42: Hidden God Mist

To awaken the Artifact Spirit, the simplest way is the Fusion with the heart of the secret realm.

"Chiyang Secret Realm..."

Zhang Daobai was already somewhat impatient to enter the Chiyang Secret Realm at this moment.

Over the following period, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue intentionally paid attention to the changes within Purple Maple Immortal City.

As the Chiyang Secret Realm was about to open, Purple Maple Immortal City was bustling with activity, with discussions about the Chiyang Secret Realm everywhere.

Although the 'mine' involving the Tang Family's purple maple spirit tree had yet to explode, Zhang Daobai keenly felt that the Tang Family's 'mine' was growing larger and larger.

With the Chiyang Secret Realm set to open soon, many Cultivators began purchasing Medicinal Pills in large quantities, preparing to take a gamble inside the Chiyang Secret Realm.

Zhang Daobai didn't dare to imagine what kind of terrifying storm would be unleashed if the Tang Family's Medicinal Pills encountered problems then.

Three days before the opening of the Chiyang Secret Realm, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue set off together for Chiyang Mountain.

Many shared Zhang Daobai's thoughts, and many Cultivators also chose to set off today.

There were roughly three ways to reach Chiyang Mountain. First, the various Families and factions would set off together on spirit boats.

Second, some weaker Families or Loose Cultivators chose to band together for warmth, forming small groups to travel together.

Third, some powerful Loose Cultivators with confidence in their strength, as well as those with no Spirit Stones or background, chose to venture out alone.

After entering the Xuantian Mountain Range, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue found a hidden corner and released their Flying Swords.

"How about you ride on the same Flying Sword with me?"

Lin Luoxue proposed, looking at Zhang Daobai with some concern.

"No need, I've already prepared."

Zhang Daobai smiled at her words and then released White Moon.

Emerging alongside White Moon was a Mist Concealing Worm soldier, which looked about a third smaller than White Moon.

After coming out, White Moon landed on Zhang Daobai's shoulder, affectionately rubbing its head against Zhang Daobai's cheek.

Meanwhile, the other Mist Concealing Worm flew onto Lin Luoxue's shoulder and lay there quietly.

Lin Luoxue glanced at the Mist Concealing Worm on her shoulder but didn't do anything to it, instead looking at Zhang Daobai with confusion.

"White Moon, spit out some Spirit Concealing Mist to envelop us," Zhang Daobai commanded softly after patting White Moon.

Upon receiving the command, White Moon opened its mouth and spat out a large amount of white mist, shrouding Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue.

The moment the white mist enveloped them, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue felt that even though they were right next to each other, they couldn't sense each other's presence at all.

"This is Spirit Concealing Mist; it can isolate Divine Sense and hide one's aura. As long as we stay hidden within this white mist, even a fourth-tier Yao Beast wouldn't be able to discover us."

Zhang Daobai's voice came from within the mist, explaining to Lin Luoxue.

"But if we can't see the direction and can't use our Divine Sense, how are we supposed to get to Chiyang Mountain?" Lin Luoxue thought of an important question.

"Don't worry, it'll be ready in a moment."

Just as Zhang Daobai finished speaking, a white light shone from White Moon and the Mist Concealing Worm on Lin Luoxue, merging into Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue's bodies.

In the next second, Lin Luoxue felt her vision clear as she saw the situation outside through the white mist, and her previously suppressed Divine Sense also successfully passed through the white mist.

"By the way, although the white mist around our bodies can be contained by the Mist Concealing Worms, we still shouldn't fly too fast, or it might disperse."

Before setting off, Zhang Daobai spoke to remind Lin Luoxue.

"Understood," Lin Luoxue replied with a nod.

Soon, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue rose into the sky on their Flying Swords, heading towards Chiyang Mountain.

From a distance, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue looked like two patches of white clouds flying rapidly through the sky.

Along the way to Chiyang Mountain, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue encountered many Cultivators heading for Chiyang Mountain.

Most of these Cultivators were in a sorry state, and many were carrying injuries.

It was as if the Yao Beasts in the Xuantian Mountain Range had received word; the closer they got to Chiyang Mountain, the more Yao Beasts there were.

These Yao Beasts weren't attacking each other; instead, they were intentionally hunting the Cultivators heading for Chiyang Mountain.

Even the spirit boats piloted by some Families and factions were attacked by large numbers of flying Yao Beasts.

To these Yao Beasts, these Cultivators heading for Chiyang Mountain were like human-shaped Spirit Medicines, full of temptation.

Seeing the tragic scenes in the mountain range below, Zhang Daobai couldn't help but feel fortunate that with White Moon's help, they could travel safely.

Otherwise, even if Lin Luoxue had achieved a Breakthrough to the Purple Mansion Stage, there would be no guarantee of reaching Chiyang Mountain safely.

After flying non-stop, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue finally arrived at their destination—Chiyang Mountain—at sunset!

At this time, many spirit boats were already anchored around the mountain body of Chiyang Mountain.

At the foot of Chiyang Mountain, a large camp had been set up with many bonfires, and many people were moving back and forth within the camp.

"We won't go over there; let's find a place to land nearby," Zhang Daobai decided after thinking for a moment.

That large camp was a mixed bag of people with no order to speak of. To avoid unnecessary trouble, Zhang Daobai decided not to go near there for the next two days.

Lin Luoxue had no objections to Zhang Daobai's decision, so she followed him as they descended into the forest below.

After entering the forest, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue landed on a large tree.

The branches of this large tree were as thick as a person's embrace, fully capable of supporting both of them.

Zhang Daobai first scanned with his Divine Sense, and after confirming no one else was around, he reached out and grabbed Lin Luoxue's arm.

"Don't resist."

Before Lin Luoxue could react, Zhang Daobai spoke first.

Although she didn't know what Zhang Daobai was up to, Lin Luoxue still relaxed her defenses.

In the next second, Zhang Daobai brought Lin Luoxue directly into the void realm suppressing pagoda.

The void realm suppressing pagoda itself was hidden within the Void Realm of the outside world, making it impossible for ordinary people to discover.

Inside the void realm suppressing pagoda, Zhang Daobai and Lin Luoxue appeared in a renovated cave.

"This place is...?"

Lin Luoxue looked around at the cave's interior and then gazed out at the bright sky outside with confusion.

"This is a Small World similar to a spirit taming space, but there is no Spiritual Qi here."

Zhang Daobai walked slowly to a nearby lounge chair and sat down, explaining in a calm tone.

This cave was located on a steep cliff; normally, no Yao Beast could enter here.

Lin Luoxue nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this and didn't press for more information about this Small World.

In her view, this must be another one of Zhang Daobai's hidden secrets.