743: Chapter 744 Dao Source Secret Realm

"Could this be a Legacy of the Great Dao, a true place of Opportunity?"

Beside him, Dong Li's fox-like eyes flickered with gravity and a trace of hard-to-detect excitement as she sent a Divine Thought transmission:

"Be careful, this place is definitely not simple."

Just as everyone was speculating, that majestic Daoist voice that pierced through heaven and earth rang out once more in the hearts of all living beings, clear, indifferent, and devoid of any emotion:

"The Road to Heaven has been passed! Thirty thousand prodigies shall enter the Dao Source Secret Realm."

"The term is three months. Only those who hold a dao seed may enter the final battle."

Immediately after, an invisible Daoist charm descended. All trial rules and Secret Realm taboos transformed into wisps of invisible Dao rhyme, quietly sinking into the minds of every Prodigy, making them instantly understood by all.

Within the Secret Realm, there are three thousand Immortal Realm Origin fragments, ancient Legacy ruins, and countless natural treasures, divine medicines, and immortal metals.

It is also accompanied by endless killing intent, ancient remnant spirits, spatial cracks, and turbulent Dao laws; life and death are left to fate.

The core of the Secret Realm competition, the dao seed, is condensed from the Immortal Realm Origin. It contains a wisp of pure Dao rhyme, which can nourish a Cultivator's Foundation and assist in enlightenment.

Any dao seed personally seized and defended will belong to oneself permanently after the Secret Realm concludes. It can be taken out to be refined, to settle the dao foundation, and to accumulate supreme heritage.

The more dao seeds one has, the thicker the nourishment from the Great Dao. When ascending to higher Realms of the Immortal Realm in the future, one's opportunities and potential will far exceed those of their peers.

During the three-month period, those who can obtain or protect a dao seed in the Secret Realm can enter the final competition.

The moment the Daoist voice dissipated, the entire sky showered down a continuous glimmer.

In the palm of every Prodigy, a lustrous white and warm jade talisman automatically condensed. Its patterns were ancient and its aura peaceful; it was a life-saving talisman bestowed by the will of the Immortal Realm.

Another line of cold rules appeared in their minds: the life-saving jade talisman can be crushed when near death to forcibly escape the Secret Realm using the power of the Void Realm.

However, actively triggering the jade talisman is considered a voluntary withdrawal from the trial, resulting in immediate elimination.

Furthermore, there is a momentary delay in the teleportation. When a crisis strikes or the Divine Soul is dissipating, there might not be time to activate it; the strong can still kill.

The Immortal Realm only leaves a sliver of life, but it never shields the weak. Opportunity, life and death, and the level of fortune all depend on one's own struggle.

"Thirty thousand people, which means only three thousand can enter the next round, or even fewer!"

Many prodigies realized this and whispered among themselves.

"Great Dao Origin fragments, ancient legacies—this is a heavenly Opportunity! It's also an Asura field!"

The last words were like ice water poured over their heads, causing many who were blinded by the Opportunity to instantly sober up. At least twenty-seven thousand people would be eliminated, or even fall during the struggle!

"Whoosh—!"

Before the crowd could react further, the massive vortex above the firmament suddenly erupted with incomparably brilliant light. An irresistible force of guidance enveloped the entire peak platform!

"It's starting!"

"The dao seed! I must get it!"

"Charge!"

In an instant, countless figures turned into streams of light, scrambling to rush toward the entrance of the vortex. Fear, greed, ambition, and Battle Intent intertwined and exploded at this moment.

The top few, including Ling Guzhou, Ji Qingyi, and Gu Shitian, turned into rainbows almost the moment the guiding force appeared, plunging into the depths of the vortex and vanishing.

Their goals were clear, aimed directly at the best opportunities and the most dao seeds.

Ao Zhan, Mo Cha, Luo Shenyue, Xu, and others followed closely behind, with various colored lights soaring into the sky.

Shen Jinghong, Mu Chenyu, Lin Mochen, and other Azure Profound Sect Disciples looked at each other, nodded slightly, and each chose a different direction to enter the vortex.

"Let's go too!" Xiao Ruobai barked softly. The six of them turned into an inconspicuous stream of light, blending in with the many prodigies as they rushed into the vortex.

Wang Zhan rose to his full height, the dark red spear humming in his hand. Like a blood-colored arrow leaving the string, he boldly shot into the vortex.

Chu Yungui stood where he was, watching the direction where Xiao Ruobai and the others had disappeared. The corners of his mouth curled into a cold arc as he whispered to the powerful young man and woman behind him, who were wearing the robes of the Taixuan Immortal Palace:

"Find the dao seeds first, then find a way to eliminate those few."

"Yes, Saint."

The few bowed, a cold light flickering in their eyes. They were several quasi-Holy Sons specially cultivated by the Taixuan Immortal Palace. This time, only the three of them from the Taixuan Immortal Palace had entered the second round. Their cultivation was at the Early Stage of the Immortal King Realm, and their talent was extraordinary.

In just a few moments, the peak was empty. All thirty thousand prodigies had entered the Dao Source Secret Realm.

The heavenly pride list still hung high, but the light of all the names on it fluctuated slightly, as if they had established some mysterious connection with their owners inside the Secret Realm.

And at the very top of the list, a new, smaller line of golden characters quietly appeared:

Dao Source Secret Realm, Remaining dao seeds: 3,000

Remaining People: 30,051

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A strong sense of spatial distortion and weightlessness came over them, as if they were Transmigrating through endless time and space.

When Xiao Ruobai and the other five regained their balance and felt solid ground beneath their feet, the scene before them caused their hearts to shake.

This was a vast world that was hard to describe with words. The sky presented a scene like the beginning of Chaos, and the thick immortal spiritual Qi had almost condensed into a physical mist, flowing slowly in the air. With every breath, they felt their cultivation subtly increasing.

In the air, besides the thick immortal spiritual Qi, there were also wisps of a more pure, more ancient, and strange aura that seemed like the Origin of the Great Dao. This was likely the Dao rhyme emanating from the Immortal Realm Origin fragments.

"What a Dao Source Secret Realm!"

Ling Xi's eyes sparkled with brilliant light. She possessed the Devouring Dao Body and was most sensitive to the various pure energies and Dao rhymes permeating this place. At this moment, she felt every cell in her body jumping with joy.

"This place has endless opportunities, but it is also fraught with killing intent."

Fang Hanyu restrained his Sword Qi, his sharp gaze scanning the surroundings. The Chaos Sword Body gave him a keen perception that far exceeded ordinary people.

"I can feel many dangerous auras in the shadows, as well as other people."

"Moreover, the space here is terrifyingly stable, but there are strange fluctuations in certain places. There are likely natural traps."

"Three thousand dao seeds, thirty thousand people fighting for them." Little Fatty rubbed his hands together, both excited and a bit nervous.

"The priority is for each of us to find a dao seed as soon as possible and ensure we can hold onto it within the three-month limit," Xiao Ruobai said in a low voice.

"This place is vast, and the dao seeds and opportunities are scattered. We will focus on scouting and obtaining resources first, trying to avoid premature conflict with the top prodigies. But if someone dares to reach out..."

A cold light flashed in his eyes: "Kill!"

"Yes!" Fang Hanyu, Ling Xi, and the others responded in unison, their Battle Intent rising.

"Dong Li, your perception is keen. Scout the way ahead, and be careful to avoid large-scale energy fluctuations and hidden killing intent." Xiao Ruobai looked at the little fox.

"Leave it to me." Dong Li's figure flashed as she turned into a spiritual light that was hard to see with the naked eye, disappearing into the surrounding immortal mist ahead.

The six of them chose a direction, restrained their auras, and began to cautiously explore the depths of the Secret Realm.

The Dao Source Secret Realm, the prologue to struggle and slaughter, had quietly begun.