85: Chapter 85 New Rules for the Secret Realm

It was a straw-woven doll, only the size of a palm, with slightly crude workmanship.

However, the moment Chen Qingyuan's Divine Sense swept over it, he was stunned for a moment, and then his face was filled with surprise!

"This... this is actually a Life-Substitution Doll!"

The origin of the Life-Substitution Doll could no longer be verified; it was a legendary wonder in the world of Cultivators, not classified by grade.

One only needed to use their own essence blood to claim ownership. Once completed, it could house a wisp of the owner's life essence.

When the wearer encountered unavoidable fatal damage, the doll would automatically activate, bearing the death-dealing blow in their stead.

At the same time, the wearer would be randomly teleported a thousand miles away and would be able to conceal all their aura for a period of time afterward.

In the perilous world of Cultivators, it was a life-saving item capable of reversing life and death!

Its value was self-evident.

Just as Chen Qingyuan was carefully putting away the Life-Substitution Doll!

The Trial Tower spirit spoke again, but its tone was much more solemn!

"Kid, you have taken the item. I have another Opportunity for you here."

"Senior, please speak."

Chen Qingyuan's expression turned serious.

The Trial Tower spirit seemed to have finally recovered a bit, putting its little hands behind its back, though compared to before, it lacked a bit of confidence.

"Say it now? It's still too early."

"Wait until your cultivation reaches the Perfection of Foundation Establishment, then you must come to this Trial Tower again. At that time, everything will be revealed!"

Chen Qingyuan's thoughts raced in an instant!

The Xuan Yuan Sect had long since perished for who knows how many years, yet the Trial Tower still opened on time, without interruption!

Then the Trial Tower spirit clearly could not be doing this to Cultivate any Disciples!

"Then what exactly is it plotting with such persistence?"

Chen Qingyuan pondered in his heart!

"There are only two possibilities—either it has ill intentions and is setting a trap to lure people in; or it is asking for help from others and needs to borrow external force to achieve some purpose."

"Looking at how it was shaken and frightened by the Taiyi Talisman Scripture earlier, the possibility of it being a trap is extremely small. So that only leaves the possibility that it needs someone who has passed all five levels to help it do something or complete some other task!"

Thinking of this, his courage grew a bit, but his expression became even more respectful as he cupped his hands and said!

"After I leave, I will certainly Cultivate with all my heart and strive to reach the Perfection of Foundation Establishment as soon as possible, so as not to disappoint Senior's expectations!"

The Trial Tower spirit's tender little face froze for a moment, and it looked back at him in surprise.

Then it nodded helplessly!

"Hmph, you are indeed a smart person." It spoke, no longer beating around the bush!

"I might as well be blunt. At that time, I will indeed need you to help me with a small favor, but the time is not yet right!"

"Being able to help Senior is this Junior's honor!"

Chen Qingyuan immediately bowed in agreement, then changed the subject!

"However..."

The Trial Tower spirit immediately rolled its eyes at him, its little face full of an "as expected" expression!

"No wonder a kid with mediocre strength like you can have so many Opportunities; it's because you have too many schemes, right!"

"Speak, what are your conditions?"

"Senior is discerning."

"Look, this Secret Realm now requires fifty years to open once, and it limits the bone age to under thirty. Nowadays, the environment of heaven and earth is not comparable to the ancient times, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for Cultivators to reach Foundation Establishment. Those who can reach the Late Stage of Qi Refining before the age of thirty are already as rare as a Phoenix feather."

"Why not make a slight change? For example, change it to opening once every thirty years and allow Cultivators with a bone age under fifty to enter?"

"This would also allow more Juniors to have the Opportunity to experience the legacy of the Xuan Yuan Sect and help relieve your boredom."

"Don't even think about it!"

The Trial Tower spirit didn't even think about it, its little head shaking like a rattle-drum!

"Thirty years? I find fifty years too frequent!"

"Every time it opens, maintaining its operation and guiding those little guys is very troublesome!"

"No, no!"

Watching the Trial Tower spirit's reaction, Chen Qingyuan became more and more certain.

Although this Trial Tower spirit was ancient, its Heart-Nature was quite like a child's—straightforward, impatient with trivialities, and full of curiosity about unknown things.

And he felt he had quite a bit of experience in dealing with children.

"Senior, don't be in such a hurry to refuse."

Chen Qingyuan moved a little closer.

"You guard this tower alone for thousands of years; wouldn't it be lonely?"

"If it were changed to opening once every thirty years, I would personally preside over each opening and find a way to bring you some novel items from the outside world, or unique delicacies and fine wines, guaranteed to be things you've never seen before! Let you have a taste, relieve your boredom, how about it?"

Speaking up to this point, he deliberately paused and glanced at the Trial Tower spirit's expression. Seeing that it didn't respond, but its lively eyes clearly brightened, he knew there was a chance, so he immediately struck while the iron was hot!

"Besides, this way, Senior can also supervise my cultivation in real-time, so it won't be neglected, and I won't delay Senior's important matters. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Seeing the Trial Tower spirit still with its little hands behind its back, looking hesitant, Chen Qingyuan decisively took a step back and held up four fingers!

"Four times! Senior only needs to open the Secret Realm four times according to this! What does Senior think?"

After speaking, he remained silent, waiting for a response.

The Trial Tower spirit hung its chubby little hands behind its back and paced back and forth a few times.

After a long while, it suddenly stopped, turned its head, and with an expression of "I really can't do anything about you," it reluctantly said!

"Hmph! Seeing that you kid are quite clever... fine! I will make an exception this once! I will agree to what you said, change it to opening once every thirty years, for bone ages under fifty!"

As it spoke, it flicked its little hand, and a Jade Slip flew towards Chen Qingyuan!

"This is the new method for opening the Secret Realm, but remember, this method is only for your personal use! If you dare to leak it..."

"Junior will keep it in mind and will never dare to forget! Thank you, Senior, for your fulfillment!"

Chen Qingyuan solemnly took the Jade Slip.

"Alright, the Secret Realm trial is over. Get lost!"

The Trial Tower spirit waved its little hand, starting to shoo him away.

"Senior, please wait!"

The Trial Tower spirit looked at him suspiciously, its little brows furrowed,

"Hmm? What else do you want to do?"

Chen Qingyuan put on a smile and rubbed his hands!

"This... Senior, I wonder... how is my wife who came in with me doing now? Is she alright?"

"Your wife?"

The Trial Tower spirit was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized,

"You mean that little girl surnamed Xie? She is your wife?"

"If no third person has entered the tower for the trial, then it should be her."

The Trial Tower spirit looked Chen Qingyuan up and down with a strange expression and muttered in a low voice.

"Two freaks from the same family..."

As it spoke, it didn't wait for Chen Qingyuan to react and waved its little hand casually.

Seeing spiritual light gather in the Void Realm, it quickly formed a clear screen of light, and what appeared on the screen was exactly the scene of Xie Jinshu going through the third level of the trial!

Inside the light screen!

Xie Jinshu was in a Gobi desert with jagged rocks.

Her opponent was surprisingly a Golden Fiend Stone Puppet that stood three zhang tall!

This stone puppet had infinite strength and astonishing defense, and with every movement, countless golden light blades swept across all directions, its strength had already reached the Peak of the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining!

Compared to the Yin Spirit that Chen Qingyuan encountered, it was completely the opposite extreme!

With thick skin and flesh, it was extremely difficult to deal with.