207: Chapter 207 Key

Yun Jian nodded heavily, his voice lowered even further: "Indeed, although Xuan Ye successfully smuggled himself inside back then, he never came out again."

"The world believes he died in the Minghai Realm, but the Xuanyou Sect must have passed down this secret technique and has been secretly collecting Materials to re-refine these seven Realm Keys!"

Ye Jing's gaze darkened: "Seven Realm Keys... How many has the Xuanyou Sect refined by now?"

"I'm not sure." Yun Jian shook his head. "But it's definitely more than these two. Three hundred years is enough for them to have experimented countless times based on what Xuan Ye left behind. They're only hoping for success this time. It's frustrating that our Sects are still completely unaware of this!"

"That might not be the case!" Ye Jing said calmly. "If they had found the entrance, they would have entered long ago. Perhaps the entrance hasn't opened yet."

A glimmer of light flashed in Yun Jian's eyes.

"Patriarch Ye, you have a point. I will report this to the Sect Master when I return and have him investigate the Xuanyou Sect thoroughly!"

To the side, Ye Xuan pondered and said: "Senior Yun, this Junior still has something I'd like to ask."

"Little Friend Ye, please, feel free to speak."

"The entrance to the Secret Realm requires several Golden Core Cultivators to open together. Is it possible that the Sects are so harmonious that they would help Disciples from other Sects obtain treasures?"

Ye Xuan voiced his confusion. In this world of immortal cultivation, there was too much intrigue and deception; how could they be so harmonious? Wouldn't everyone want their own Sect to reap more benefits?

Hearing this, Yun Jian explained: "Little Friend Ye might not know, but requiring Golden Core Cultivators to open the entrance together is by no means out of harmonious assistance. In the end, it's just everyone taking what they need."

"The power of the void turbulence far exceeds the endurance limit of an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator. Moreover, this entrance strongly rejects being opened by any Cultivator above the Golden Core Realm. This is because the Minghai Realm is the place where an ancient Demon God fell, and it still retains the pressure of the Demon God's Origin."

"The Spiritual Qi of Nascent Soul and above Cultivators is too pure and vast. As soon as they approach, it triggers a backlash from the pressure. Not only would they be unable to open the entrance, but they would also be torn apart by the pressure, leaving not even their Divine Soul behind."

"Therefore, the heavy responsibility of opening the entrance can only barely fall upon Golden Core Cultivators. Through cooperation, mutual restraint, and supporting one another, they can offset the impact of the void turbulence and avoid the backlash of the Demon God's pressure."

Ye Xuan listened with sudden realization and followed up: "Then, when the Golden Core Cultivators of various Sects join forces, aren't they afraid the other party will secretly make a move to monopolize the Opportunity of opening the entrance?"

"After all, in the cultivation world, interests always come first. Who would be willing to truly help others?"

Yun Jian gave a bitter laugh, his tone full of helplessness: "Afraid? How could we not be? But no one dares to gamble."

"Firstly, during the process of opening the entrance, the Spiritual Qi of the five people is linked; a single move affects the whole. If someone were to cause trouble secretly, it would not only cause the entrance to collapse, but everyone would be swept into the void turbulence, which isn't worth the loss."

"Secondly, all the major Sects have spies. If anyone dares to play tricks while opening the entrance, they will inevitably face joint retaliation from the other Sects afterward. No one can afford the consequences."

Yun Jian added: "More importantly, every Sect has its own calculations."

"Joining forces to open the entrance may seem like cooperation, but it's actually mutual restraint."

"You watch me, and I guard against you. This ensures the entrance can be opened smoothly while also ensuring that one's own Disciples can enter the Secret Realm safely."

"As for the treasures within the Secret Realm, it all depends on the Disciples' own strength and Opportunity. Whether they win or lose, they just have to accept it. No one will drop all pretenses when the entrance is being opened."

Speaking of this, Yun Jian sighed: "What's even more dangerous is that upon entering the Minghai Realm, everyone's cultivation will be suppressed to Foundation Establishment. Therefore, each Sect will only assign their most gifted Disciples to go deep within, and the number of participants is strictly limited."

Ye Jing was startled and instinctively asked: "Elder Yun, the cultivation is suppressed to Foundation Establishment? Senior Yun, why is this? Are the rules of the Minghai Realm so unique?"

He knew full well that the gap between Foundation Establishment and Golden Core was like a chasm. Even for a highly talented Golden Core Cultivator, being suppressed to the Foundation Establishment Realm...

Their own Spiritual Qi foundation and the power of their techniques would be greatly diminished. Not to mention that the Secret Realm was already fraught with danger; such suppression was undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

Ye Jing couldn't help but look at Ye Xuan. One must know that Ye Tianhao's cultivation was progressing at lightning speed, so he would naturally be chosen by the Qingyun Sect as one of the Disciples to go to the Minghai Realm.

With Disciples from several Sects infiltrating it, the dangers involved were naturally self-evident.

Yun Jian nodded slowly, his tone becoming serious: "It is indeed due to the ancient rules of the Minghai Realm."

"As I said just now, this is the place where an ancient Demon God fell. The remaining pressure of the Demon God's Origin not only rejects Cultivators above Nascent Soul but also suppresses the cultivation of everyone who enters."

"Whether you were originally at the Peak Golden Core or Early Stage Foundation Establishment, the moment you step into the Secret Realm, you will be forcibly pulled to the level of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment."

"In that case, it's actually fair." Ye Jing thought for a moment, then frowned again. "But even if the cultivation level is the same, the gap between the techniques, Cultivation Techniques, and Magic Treasures of the Disciples from different Sects is huge. In the end, those who can seize the treasures will still be the Disciples of those major Sects with deep foundations, right?"

"That may be so, but not necessarily." A meaningful smile played on the corner of Yun Jian's mouth.

"In the Minghai Realm Secret Realm, besides the treasures left by the Demon God, there are also Legacies of ancient Cultivators, and many Heaven And Earth Treasures that can briefly break free from the suppression of the rules."

"Furthermore, the Spiritual Qi in the Secret Realm is turbulent, and the power of techniques will be affected. Instead, those Disciples with a strong Physical Body, quick reactions, or special talents are more likely to stand out."

"It seems the people of the Xuanyou Sect are refining the Realm Keys themselves to bypass this kind of restraint, so they can enter the Secret Realm on their own without having to join forces with other Sects?"

Ye Jing understood.

Yun Jian nodded: "Exactly! The Old Demon Xuan Ye saw through this, which is why he refined the sacrificial Realm Keys. Once those seven sacrificial items are gathered, they can use the power of millions of souls to simulate the Spiritual Qi fluctuations of several Golden Core Cultivators."

"At the same time, they were originally of the same faction as that Demon God, so they aren't afraid of the Demon God's pressure. This allows the Xuanyou Sect to quietly slip into the Minghai Realm without needing to join forces with anyone."

After saying this.

Ye Jing also had some thoughts about the Minghai Realm. He thought of the thousand void ethereal map given to him by the Chen Family earlier; this Magic Treasure could also take Cultivators secretly into the Minghai Realm.

Perhaps by then, he could sneak in.

This way, he could avoid being seen and also obtain the treasures within.

Having said so much, Yun Jian hurriedly added: "Patriarch Ye, I've told you everything I can. You must never mention this to others. I will take you back to the Qingyun Sect now to meet the Sect Master and explain this matter in detail, then wait for the Sect Master to decide!"

Ye Jing called out to stop him: "Elder Yun, that Xuan Ming was forced back by me, but I'm afraid he will return. He has slaughtered so many noble families in the surrounding area; I fear for my Family..."

Yun Jian said: "Rest assured, Patriarch Ye. I will certainly report this to the Sect Master and have him personally protect your Ye Family!"

Seeing Yun Jian say this, Ye Jing's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, settled slightly.

"Thank you for the protection of the Qingyun Sect. It's just that Xuan Ming is ruthless. Having been forced back by me this time, he will surely harbor a grudge and won't let it go easily. Please discuss this with the Sect Master as soon as possible, Elder Yun, and make preparations early!"

After bidding farewell to Yun Jian.

Ye Jing immediately said to Ye Xuan: "Xuaner, you should also quickly arrange the military affairs of the Yan State and follow me home to defend. It's too dangerous outside right now!"

Ye Xuan naturally said: "I will follow Father's arrangements in everything!"

He had been fighting abroad for many years and had captured quite a bit of territory. Even if there were a sudden ceasefire, the Emperor of the Yan State would naturally not say much.

It had been a long time since he returned home; it was just the right time to go back and take a look.

He immediately ordered his subordinates to withdraw the troops to the city.

At Ye Xuan's command, the generals and soldiers under his command acted with lightning speed. In an instant, they packed up their weaponry and provisions and lined up in an orderly fashion to return to the capital.

Most of these soldiers were elites personally trained by Ye Xuan. Years of warfare had long since instilled in them the habit of following orders strictly. Even if they were confused about the sudden withdrawal, they didn't ask a single question and silently followed their commander's lead.