The secret realm opens, the ancient family

Two and a half days later.

Lin Dong arrived at the location marked on the map.

This was a desolate mountain range, thousands of miles away from Seven Stars Academy, much farther than the few hundred miles Lin Dong had estimated.

“Roar, roar, roar!”

As Lin Dong delved deeper into the mountain range, he sensed many powerful Auras.

It was said that there were numerous fifth and sixth-tier Yao Beasts in the mountains, and even a true Yao King! Many powerful Cultivators had met their end here.

The environment was complex and dangerous, requiring Lin Dong to be cautious.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and it took him a full day of searching to find the marked location on the map.

Lin Dong surveyed his surroundings; the area was deserted, with even Yao Beasts being scarce. His gaze settled on a weathered stone tablet before him.

“This should be the spot marked on the map.”

“I just don’t know if what was marked on the map is still here after so many years…”

“There’s only this stone tablet here. If there’s anything, it’s most likely hidden within or on the stone tablet.”

“Could it be a Secret Treasury left by some Saint, or their lifelong insights? Carved onto this ancient and weathered stone tablet.”

Lin Dong hoped no one had gotten there first, otherwise, his two and a half days of searching would have been in vain.

Buzz!

Just as Lin Dong was about to step forward to examine the stone tablet, wondering how to uncover what was hidden there…

The map suddenly flew out of his hand, transforming into a dazzling golden stream of light that surged into the stone tablet.

The map seemed to be the key to unlocking the Secret Treasury, imbued with mysterious and profound power. The moment it touched the stone tablet, the tablet radiated boundless light.

Mysterious and profound divine patterns emerged on its weathered surface.

Lin Dong’s pupils contracted. Could it really be a Legacy left by some great being carved onto the stone tablet?

Crack!

Before he could think further, the stone tablet suddenly split open, slowly revealing a massive vortex from which a mysterious and ancient Aura emanated.

“This is… a Secret Realm!”

Lin Dong’s pupils constricted. Through the vortex, he could see a lush, verdant world.

Deep within the Secret Realm, a magnificent cluster of palaces flashed into view, like a heavenly palace nestled among the clouds.

It was a sight that inspired awe.

Judging by the fluctuations of the vortex and the ancient Aura emanating from the Secret Realm, it was clear that this was a Secret Realm left behind by a great being.

“Good heavens, it really is a treasure map!”

Lin Dong rejoiced, “And it’s a Secret Realm that no one has ever opened! I have to thank the Bai family…”

Rumble!

Suddenly, Lin Dong’s expression changed.

A brilliant golden beam of light shot out from the vortex, piercing the sky and illuminating the heavens!

Damn it!

Lin Dong cursed under his breath. He had intended to enjoy the Secret Treasury alone, but who knew the stone tablet would pull such a stunt?

It seemed the owner of the Secret Realm didn’t want one person to obtain the Secret Treasury, hoping for more people to compete and for their successor to emerge from countless powerful Cultivators.

“First come, first served!”

Lin Dong couldn’t bother with anything else, he flashed into the vortex and vanished from his original spot.

At the same time.

The anomaly of the Secret Realm startled powerful Cultivators from all directions. They looked up with astonished expressions, transforming into streaks of light and rushing towards the beam.

They plunged into the vortex.

Dozens of miles away, several figures paused: “This is a large-scale Secret Realm opening!”

The young man leading them looked at the beam with delight, “I never expected to find such an unexpected Opportunity just by coming to the desolate mountain range for training!”

He turned to the middle-aged man beside him and asked, “Uncle Fu, you are experienced and knowledgeable. What level of Secret Realm do you think this is?”

“From the looks of it, it’s at least a Legacy Secret Realm of a Saint.”

The middle-aged man, named Uncle Fu, said, “Young Master Lu is truly a person blessed with great Luck!”

Saints, even in Qingzhou, were top-tier powerful Cultivators, capable of founding sects and establishing lineages.

Any item or Legacy insight from such a powerful Cultivator was extremely precious to anyone below a Quasi-Saint, let alone Cultivators in the Tiangang Realm and Purple Palace Realm like them.

“Let’s go take a look! This is an Opportunity unique to this Young Master!”

The young man leading them curled his lips into a smile, a mysterious lightning rune flickering between his brows, adding a touch of arrogance that made him seem to look down on everyone else.

With that, the figures flashed away.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Within mere minutes, many powerful Cultivators received the news and rushed into the Secret Realm, vying for entry.

In just a few breaths, the young man and Uncle Fu arrived before the vortex. A powerful Aura swept over them, causing many powerful Cultivators to feel apprehensive.

“All of you, leave quickly!”

“This Secret Realm belongs to my Lu family!”

The leading young man swept his gaze over the surrounding Cultivators, a cold, emotionless voice ringing out, causing many powerful Cultivators to halt their steps.

Many powerful Cultivators merely glanced at him, continuing their movement, completely disregarding the young man’s words.

A Tiangang Realm powerful Cultivator scoffed, “What Lu family? Never heard of them. The Opportunities of heaven and earth are for those who are destined to obtain them.”

What a joke! The emergence of such a Secret Realm clearly indicated a great Opportunity.

Everyone who had just arrived here was a powerful Cultivator in their own right, having seen many trials and tribulations. How could they leave just because of a young man’s words?

“This Young Master is the destined one. Do you disagree?”

Bang!

The young man’s cold voice rang out, and the man’s eyes involuntarily showed a hint of terror. The next moment, he instantly exploded into a mist of blood.

“What?!”

“Instantly killing a Tiangang Realm powerful Cultivator?!”

This scene caused the other powerful Cultivators who wanted to enter the Secret Realm to stop, not daring to act rashly.

This was a remote area of Qingzhou. Tiangang Realm Cultivators were considered powerful, and Purple Palace Realm Cultivators could found sects, unlike Qingzhou.

“A King Realm powerful Cultivator!”

Some Purple Palace Realm powerful Cultivators, sensing the Law power rippling through the world, were greatly alarmed and looked at Uncle Fu as if facing a formidable enemy.

Tiangang Realm Cultivators condense Protective Aura and comprehend True Intent.

Purple Palace Realm Cultivators gather Primordial Spirit and initially comprehend Law!

And Law power could only be comprehended by King Realm powerful Cultivators.

This middle-aged man, a King Realm Cultivator, was undoubtedly a King Realm powerful Cultivator.

Yet, he stood respectfully before the leading young man, like… a servant!

Hiss!

Everyone couldn’t help but gasp. ; ;

To have a King Realm powerful Cultivator as a servant? What was this person’s background?

He must be wealthy and noble, his background definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface. For a time, no one dared to defy his orders.

“Are there still any blind fellows?”

The young man’s words were domineering, and his absolute powerful Aura made many elder Tiangang Realm powerful Cultivators feel a chill in their hearts.

“Wait, that lightning divine pattern… are you Lu Daoyuan?”

A middle-aged powerful Cultivator seemed to recognize the young man’s identity and exclaimed, “This is from the ancient family of Lu from Qingzhou!!”

“The ancient family—Lu family?!”

Such a famous name, it was probably known to every powerful Cultivator in Qingzhou.

Ancient families possessed profound heritage.

Each of them was a Dao lineage that had been passed down for tens of thousands of years, with powerful Cultivators as numerous as clouds. Any expert who emerged from them could cause Qingzhou to tremble.

They were overlords of one of the Nine Provinces.

Many Cultivators were unwilling to leave just like that.

But the reputation of the ancient family was too great. Such a colossal entity, even powerful Cultivators from some forces, were unwilling to offend.

Let alone some Loose Cultivators.

Seeing everyone’s reaction upon hearing the Lu family’s name, Lu Daoyuan smiled coldly, “Seal off the Secret Realm! This place belongs exclusively to my Lu family!”

“Hmph! Your Lu family is too overbearing.”

At this moment, a cold shout rang out, startling everyone. Could someone actually dare to defy an ancient family?