Li Rui and Song Yao had already fought their way into the city.
At this moment, they were surrounded by enemies on all sides.
There were far more stationed troops in Fengdu than the two had expected. The good news was that the enemy's strength was not formidable.
"There sure are a lot of random events."
Song Yao asked, "What level are you?"
"69."
Li Rui cast an All Heaven Thunder Fire Spell, pushing back the enemy in front, and answered.
Although the two were trapped within enemy lines, they didn't feel much pressure until the real masters showed up.
Li Rui had Blood Leech wrapped around him and many survival techniques, which made charging in and out of enemy ranks multiple times a breeze. Song Yao, with his bronze skin and iron bones, caused shockwaves wherever he went, making it impossible for the minions to even stand.
All the elite forces of Fengdu were dispatched, and although there were thousands of soldiers and ghost troops left behind, they couldn't affect the two.
"Once you reach level 70, your profession will undergo a second transformation."
Song Yao stomped on the ground, creating a crack that devoured a team of soldiers, continuing to speak casually, "You'll gain a switchable talent called 'Accumulation.' With this talent, you can unleash or restrain your skills, allowing them to diffuse or concentrate, as is common to everyone above level 70."
"Remember, as long as the enemy isn't using huge Golden Body Skill, always choose concentration because concentrated power is more focused and faster."
Li Rui knew that the old man was just explaining, preparing for the worst-case scenario.
The two fought their way into the city, almost reaching the Middle Heaven Array, though considerable time had passed. The real world might have changed beyond recognition, and Song Yao in the Secret Realm could disintegrate at any moment.
"Got it, got it. Let's focus on addressing the current issues."
Li Rui was not interested in contemplating the level 70 issue. He summoned Golden Thunder and initiated another charge with iron and steel.
The city of Fengdu was in chaos due to the lack of top-class experts to oversee, leaving it vulnerable to Li Rui and Song Yao's assault.
Clearing out all the minions was impossible in a short time, but fortunately, they didn't need to.
After most generals were killed on the spot, the rest collapsed into disarray. Only a few dared to face them, while the others either watched from the sidelines, waiting for a chance, or simply fled in panic.
Thus, as they neared the Middle Heaven Array, the resistance grew weaker instead.
"Elder Song, you go find the Middle Heaven Array, I'll cover the rear!"
He shouted, standing back with the Yin Yang Umbrella, facing the pursuing ghost troop.
Seeing this, Song Yao's expression turned serious.
Having seen much of the world, he knew from the moment he entered the Secret Realm that people like Gu Suixun and Xue Can wouldn't let him survive, and the current world situation didn't support any unexpected rescue operations.
Those world NPCs would ultimately return to the Holy Judgment High Court. By then, even if Li Rui called reinforcements, could he truly fight his way through and save him?
He wasn't dispirited due to a poor mentality but, after objective analysis, truly believed his chance of survival was thin.
But now, regardless of his own thoughts, seeing this junior make so much effort for him to survive, he felt this old body must do everything in its power.
Boom—
He stomped the ground, shooting toward the depths of the Palace City in the direction of the Middle Heaven Array like a cannonball.
Two figures, one old and one young, charged in opposite directions within the city, unstoppable, raising doubt about who the true master of the area was.
Li Rui's level rose ever higher as random events were completed, causing his attribute points to surge.
Those stationed here were mediocre and not Fengdu's elite; otherwise, they would be out on the campaign with King Yan.
Through these contrasting circumstances, Li Rui moved through the military formation effortlessly. Even occasional hits posed no threat due to various leeching or recovery abilities.
Li Rui watched his experience bar inch closer to the next leveled threshold.
Suddenly, he heard a violent roar behind him, a beam of white light soared from below, piercing through the top layer of the Fengdu Great Hall, straight into the sky, swirling the perpetual black clouds over Fengdu into a vortex.
Li Rui knew Song Yao had succeeded, managing to hold back the pursuing army, confident that the battle-hardened elder would complete the main mission.
Bang.
Song Yao leaped back from afar: "I'm exiting the Secret Realm, we shall meet outside."
Li Rui nodded: "Elder Song, hang in there, I'll come out to assist you soon."
Song Yao smiled faintly and nodded; his figure gradually disappeared from this place. He left the Secret Realm and would presumably awaken into reality.
Li Rui finally felt somewhat relieved. He swiftly cast an All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell to exterminate another group of gathered ghost troops and then immediately used Instant Wind Nine Curves Escape to return to the Divine Dao.
At this point, he noticed that his experience bar had reached level 70.
Perhaps due to completing some random events in the recent blockade, his level had increased, though the task panel was garbled, leaving the exact reason unclear.
But now, having reached this level, just like at level 30, he would undergo a progression.
The difference was, many Extraordinary individuals could reach level 30, whereas those above level 70 were few and far between.
Additionally, reaching this level would significantly enhance one's profession.
For example, as Song Yao mentioned 'Accumulation.'
Furthermore, a Sword Cultivator might advance to Sword Saint or Sword Immortal. These titles aren't specific, varying with one's skills, attributes, and equipment.
Li Rui wondered what would become of his unique progression as a Rain Summoner advancing to a Divine Fire General.
Nonetheless, he had to leave the Secret Realm quickly.
The wind whistled past his ears. Li Rui felt the Divine Dao was far longer than expected, even using Instant Wind Nine Curves, unable to reach the end.
Li Rui gradually sensed something was amiss.
Although he was always on the Divine Dao of Fengdu, not a single living person or living corpse appeared nearby.
Moreover, he had already passed eight city gates, yet the path ahead seemed endless.
He just stopped his Escape Technique, perched atop a watchtower of a city gate, wondering what was going on when suddenly white mist began to rise all around, in large amounts.
This mist was like sublimating dry ice, but instead of sinking, it rose from the sides of the Divine Dao.
Gradually, the surrounding scenery began to change, with the sky brightening into a deep blue.
In a few blinks of an eye, Fengdu was completely gone, replaced by a city bathed in radiant sunlight.
Li Rui rubbed his cheeks and realized he'd been to a similar place before.
"Upper Realm again?"