198: Chapter 198 The Illusory Sea Opens, All Parties Gather

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

When the morning light pierced through the clouds, the Martial Arts Plaza was already bustling with noise.

The fifteen Disciples of the Liuli Xuan Sect authorized to enter the Illusory Sea Secret Realm had all arrived, each with condensed aura and sharp eyes, fully prepared.

Ye Tian stood in the crowd, still wearing that green shirt, his aura maintained at the Peak of the first level of the True Martial Realm, appearing very inconspicuous.

After two days of consolidation, he had adjusted his state to its Peak.

Lei Zhen stood beside him, his aura vigorous, the Tyrant Blade slung across his back, faint lightning flashing, his Battle Intent high.

Luo Qiushui was dressed in white, cold and pure as snow, standing quietly, yet an invisible Sword Intent swirled around her, making others dare not underestimate her.

On the other side, Gao Ling, Zhao Yan, Xiao Chen, Wang Meng, Zhao Wuyou, and others gathered together, their gazes sweeping over Ye Tian from time to time, carrying coldness and murderous intent.

Su Xuan and Mu Yu stood slightly further away; they seemed casual, but their gazes shifted, taking in the entire situation on the field.

The other six Disciples at the third level of the True Martial Realm had different expressions and were gathered together, communicating.

Everyone understood that the Illusory Sea Secret Realm was by no means a safe place; the danger came not only from the Secret Realm itself but also from the threats posed by fellow Disciples and Cultivators from other Sects.

"Dong!"

A massive bell toll echoed from the top of Tianshu Peak, resounding through the sky.

Immediately after, several majestic auras descended upon the square, led by Elder Tianshu of the Liuli Xuan Sect, followed by several Inner Sect Elders with deep auras.

"Quiet!"

Elder Tianshu's voice was calm but carried supreme majesty.

His gaze was like lightning as he swept over the fifteen Disciples below, and he spoke slowly: "The Illusory Sea Secret Realm was formed from the fragments of a shattered ancient space; it contains infinite Opportunities, but also unpredictable dangers."

"This opening of the Secret Realm is jointly controlled by our Liuli Xuan Sect and the Tianjue Sect at the entrance."

"However, the vastness of the Secret Realm is not something our two Sects can monopolize. By then, Disciples from various Sects in the Southern Frontier will all enter to seek Opportunities."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion among the Disciples below.

Although they had expected it, hearing with their own ears that they would enter the Secret Realm alongside many other Sects increased the pressure significantly.

Elder Tianshu continued: "Inside the Secret Realm, space is chaotic, the Laws are peculiar, and powerful Yao Beasts are entrenched, along with remnants of ancient Restrictions. One wrong step means total destruction."

"What you need to be even more vigilant against is the human heart!"

"In the competition for Opportunities, all means are employed, and Sect regulations will be nothing in the Secret Realm."

"You must remember, preserving your own life is the top priority!"

"However, crises are also accompanied by Opportunities. The Secret Realm contains rare Spiritual Plants, precious mineral materials, the Immortal Caves of predecessors, and even lost Cultivation Techniques... Whether you can gain anything depends entirely on your strength and Luck."

"Now, follow me!"

Elder Tianshu waved his sleeves, and an invisible force enveloped the fifteen Disciples, turning into a stream of light that soared into the sky, with the other Elders following closely behind.

Countless Inner and Outer Sect Disciples below looked up, their eyes filled with envy and admiration.

The stream of light moved extremely fast, and after a while, it arrived at a hidden valley deep within the Liuli Xuan Sect.

Above the valley, clouds and mist churned, and a huge spatial vortex with a diameter of over a hundred feet, emitting a hazy halo, was slowly rotating!

Around the vortex, spatial fluctuations were intense, emitting an ancient and desolate aura.

This was the entrance to the Illusory Sea Secret Realm!

At this moment, on the open space near the valley entrance, hundreds of figures had already gathered, dressed in various clothing, with mixed auras, obviously from different Sects.

A rough glance showed no fewer than a dozen forces!

The Elders or powerhouses leading each side stood in front of the crowd, their auras faintly confronting each other.

The Liuli Xuan Sect group descended, and Elder Tianshu led several Elders down, immediately becoming the focus of the entire scene.

"Hmph, Old Daoist Tianshu, your Liuli Xuan Sect has such airs, making so many people wait for you every time!"

A cold, sinister voice rang out, coming from the Tianjue Sect camp.

The speaker was an old man in a dark red robe with a withered face and deep-set eye sockets, his body wreathed in faint Evil Qi. He was the leading Elder of the Tianjue Sect this time, the Blood Bone Elder.

This person's aura gave people a feeling of unfathomability.

Elder Tianshu's expression did not change, and he said indifferently: "Fellow Daoist Blood Bone, you exaggerate. The opening of the Secret Realm has a set time, so where does this talk of waiting come from?"

"It is your Tianjue Sect Disciples whose Evil Qi is so heavy; I fear that entering the Secret Realm will once again stir up quite a bit of bloodshed."

The words were calm but hinted that the Tianjue Sect acted ruthlessly.

"Heh heh heh..." The Blood Bone Elder laughed, "In the competition for treasures in the Secret Realm, everyone relies on their own means; decisive killing is the Righteous Path!"

"Could it be that like your Liuli Xuan Sect, by adhering to some hypocritical benevolence and morality, one can obtain Opportunities?"

"I heard that the last time the Secret Realm opened, your Sect's Disciples lost quite a few 'men of benevolence and righteousness'!"

The words were vicious, directly exposing old wounds.

An Elder with a fiery temper behind Elder Tianshu heard this, his face sank, and just as he was about to flare up, he was stopped by a look from Elder Tianshu.

"Amitabha,"

At this moment, a Buddhist chant rang out, but the speaker was not a monk, but an old woman with a kind face holding a green vine staff.

This was Granny Mu Sang of the Qingmu Gate.

"Why must you two Fellow Daoists be at daggers drawn as soon as you meet?"

"Secret Realm exploration, although everyone has their own methods, ultimately cannot be separated from the word 'Luck'."

"Harmony brings wealth; fighting and killing is ultimately inferior."

Her words seemed to be persuading peace, but they were actually gentle on the outside and sharp on the inside.

"Old Woman Mu Sang, stop pretending to be merciful here!"

A rough voice roared, and everyone followed the sound to look.

They saw a burly old man cracking his knuckles, looking at Granny Mu Sang with a fierce and malicious expression; clearly, the two did not get along.

"In the face of Opportunities, strength is supreme! Hard fists are the only truth! Those tangled tricks of your Qingmu Gate, once you enter the Secret Realm, are worth squat!"

The Xuanjin Fortress worshiped strength and spoke directly.

Granny Mu Sang was not angry either, smiling slightly: "Elder Jin Ba is right; my Qingmu Gate Disciples are naturally not as thick-skinned and durable as your Xuanjin Fortress Disciples."

She sarcastically implied that Xuanjin Fortress Disciples only knew how to resist hard.

"Enough!"

Elder Yan Jin of the Lieyang Valley moved his arms, and the temperature around him rose by a few degrees.

"The Secret Realm is about to open. Instead of having the energy to bicker, why not think about how to let the little brats under your command snatch more good things back!"

"Every time it's you people arguing and making noise, isn't it annoying!"

Most Lieyang Valley Disciples had irritable personalities, and the Elder was no exception.

"Old Ghost Yan, why are you in such a hurry?"

Another voice sounded slowly.

This person was dressed in a blue robe with a scholarly face, giving people a very approachable feeling.

Although he was smiling, everyone knew.

These squinting eyes were the most terrifying!

This was Mr. Shuijing from the Youshui Hall.

"The Secret Realm is opening, and everyone relies on their own Opportunities and destiny. Sometimes, running fast is not as good as seeing clearly, and not as good as... living long."

His words implied that traps were everywhere in the Secret Realm.

Several leading Elders spoke one after another, and the air was full of gunpowder.

The Disciples of various Sects below listened with fear.

Ye Tian listened quietly from the side, scanning the Disciples of the various major Sects!

Before setting off, he had also heard Lei Zhen and the others talk about some information regarding the Genius Disciples of other Sects.

For example, the Qingmu Gate Disciples wore emerald green robes, their auras gentle but their eyes sharp.

And the leading woman, with a clear and beautiful face, was named Liu Qingqing, with a cultivation of the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, and an emerald green vine whip faintly showing vitality at her waist.

The Xuanjin Fortress Disciples were all sturdy, wearing metal vests and carrying heavy weapons on their backs.

The leading big man was named Shi Poshan, at the Peak of the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, with his upper body glowing with golden light, cultivating the Golden Gang Battle Body.

The Lieyang Valley Disciples were all dressed in fire red, their auras irritable.

The leading youth was named Yan Yang, at the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, with red hair, holding a flaming long spear, and possessing the Blazing Sun Spiritual Body.

The Youshui Hall Disciples wore water-blue clothing, their auras gentle and long-lasting.

The leading woman was Shui Wuyue, at the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, with a hazy face, cultivating the Youshui Art.

The Houtu Sect Disciples had auras as steady as mountains, wearing earthy yellow clothing.

The leading youth was Yue Zhong, at the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, taciturn, cultivating the Thick Earth True Technique.

The remaining Wind Thunder Pavilion, Ice Soul Peak, Poison King Valley, and other Sects also had Genius Disciples with extraordinary auras leading them.

Of course, the Tianjue Sect's team was the most eye-catching, with about twenty people, all uniformly dressed in dark red combat gear, each with a sharp aura and menacing Evil Qi.

The youth in the lead had a cold face, sharp eyes, and carried a blood-colored long blade on his back, his aura actually reaching the Peak of the fifth level of the True Martial Realm!

Just by standing there, he gave people a sense of oppression like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood; he was a famous fierce star in the Tianjue Sect Inner Sect.

His name—Blood Blade.