260: Chapter 260 Changes in the Secret Realm

The moment Ye Yisong stepped out of the valley, he was met with a gust of wind mixed with the smell of blood and rotting vegetation.

The mist deep within the Secret Realm seemed even thicker than when he had entered the valley, and faint fluctuations of Spiritual Qi drifted through the air—sometimes as violent as thunder, sometimes as weak as a thread—which were clearly traces left by frequent clashes between high-level Cultivators.

He restrained his aura to the absolute limit, with the space jade pendant floating silently within his Dantian; as long as it wasn't a Rank 6 Martial Emperor expert, it would be impossible for anyone to detect its presence.

He didn't know if it was his imagination, but after obtaining the space jade pendant, his perception of the surrounding Spiritual Qi changes had become several times sharper.

As he walked through a forest of withered trees, a familiar, hearty laugh pierced through the mist: "Brother Ye? It really is you!"

Ye Yisong looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure in red robes walking out from behind a withered tree; with a refined face and three strands of long beard under his chin, it was none other than Brother Shen Jun, an Elder of Yuelai Pavilion.

Brother Shen Jun's face was full of surprise, and he stepped forward quickly to pat his shoulder with a steady yet hard-to-conceal excitement: "After entering the Secret Realm, I even spent time looking for you, wanting to form an alliance to explore the Secret Realm together, but I found nothing. I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Brother Shen Jun, it has been a long time," Ye Yisong said, cupping his hands in a salute. He looked at the three people following Brother Shen Jun and asked hesitantly, "Do you know what has happened in the Secret Realm? Why is the Spiritual Qi so turbulent?"

"Of course, if this involves any secrets, then just pretend I didn't ask."

"Brother Ye, that's being too much of a stranger. We are close, aren't we? Besides, you are a Third-Class Guest Elder of Yuelai Pavilion anyway, so a little information doesn't matter," Brother Shen Jun said generously, patting Ye Yisong on the shoulder.

Then the smile on his face gradually faded, and he sighed: "The Wangchuan Secret Realm has not been peaceful these past few days; it has been turned completely upside down."

"Two Prodigies, Hu Yunxiao of the Hu Family and Wu Muchuan of the Wu Family, successively reached the Martial King Realm. Not only did they not fight, but they immediately formed an alliance, taking their respective Family Disciples to sweep through the inner layer of the Secret Realm from two different directions. They didn't just loot treasures along the way; they also hunted down two Tier 5 Demon Kings, their arrogance reaching an extreme."

He paused, lowering his voice a little: "The strength of the Four Great Clans in Donghai Province already had gaps, and after the Hu and Wu families joined forces, the Zhao Family and Li Family found it difficult to contend with them for a time. Even major Sects like the Dan Jian Sect and Lihuo Sect were suppressed to the point where they couldn't even lift their heads."

"Fortunately, half a month ago, Liu Ye, the seventh son of the King of Donghai, Zhao Zuoyang of your Zhao Family, as well as Yuan Zhe of the Lihuo Sect and Lu Jia of the Yunhai Sect, also successively reached the Martial King Realm. With the tacit understanding of these four Martial Kings, they barely managed to curb the momentum of the Hu and Wu families; otherwise, the inner layer of this Secret Realm would likely have been completely dominated by them."

Ye Yisong's heart stirred slightly. Zhao Zuoyang was the leader of the Zhao Family's expedition into the Secret Realm this time, so this Breakthrough was within expectations.

At this moment, he finally understood what the Zhao Family Elder meant before entering the Secret Realm when he spoke of 'acting according to the plan.' So this was it!

To fully assist Zhao Zuoyang in reaching the Martial King Realm and establish a firm foothold in the Secret Realm.

"You may have also heard of Li Xiuyan of the Li Family and Zhang Xuanlang of the Dan Jian Sect. Both were only a step away from the Martial King Realm. It is said that they have already secretly found a hidden place to go into seclusion and attempt to break through to the Martial King Realm. Once they succeed, the situation will be a completely different scene."

Brother Shen Jun said, his brow suddenly furrowing, "However, the focus of all parties has now shifted from Heaven And Earth Treasure to the various Tier 5 Demon Kings in the inner layer of the Secret Realm."

"The Heaven And Earth Treasure in the Secret Realm has been almost completely looted, so all the major forces have begun to team up to hunt down the Demon Kings and plunder the treasures in their territories."

Ye Yisong's heart sank. With the major forces of Donghai Province acting so recklessly, it would inevitably cause the various Demon Kings in the inner layer to join forces. By then... no, it was possible they had already joined forces. A single Demon King was easy to deal with, but a group of them?

The Wangchuan Secret Realm was about to become completely chaotic!

"Brother Shen Jun, how much time is left until the Secret Realm exit opens?" Ye Yisong did not know how long he had been trapped in the valley, so he asked.

"Brother Ye, what kind of great Opportunity did you get? You even forgot the time to leave," Brother Shen Jun teased, then gave Ye Yisong the answer, "Ten days left."

"Brother Shen Jun, please don't tease me; it was just an occasional gain."

Ten days?

Still so long?

Hopefully nothing happens!

He had entered the Wangchuan Secret Realm this time and made a fortune; even after going out and cultivating for ten years, he might not be able to digest what he had gained from this trip.

He must not die here!

After learning about the changes in the Secret Realm from Brother Shen Jun, Ye Yisong's only thought was to leave the Wangchuan Secret Realm as soon as possible.

Did the Elders of the various Families not tell them that there was a Rank 6 Demon Emperor in the Wangchuan Secret Realm?

With the major forces of Donghai Province acting so recklessly in the Secret Realm, they had better not anger this being; otherwise, no one would be able to leave the Secret Realm alive.

He suddenly remembered the White Lion in the valley that he had met a few times. From the few words it had revealed, Ye Yisong knew that the lion demon was the son of the Demon Emperor. They must not target it!

"Brother Shen Jun, have you heard of a White Lion appearing in the Secret Realm?"

"A White Lion?" Brother Shen Jun's expression changed slightly, then he relaxed, "Brother Ye, your information is very well-informed!"

"It is rumored that a White Lion Demon King in the inner layer obtained a Rank 6 Purple Mansion Soul-Nourishing Mushroom, but someone leaked its location. The Hu Family and Wu Family have already joined forces again."

Speaking of this, Brother Shen Jun paused for a moment before continuing: "It is said that the Zhao Family is also involved—a three-party siege! But that White Lion's combat power is astonishing, and it managed to fight its way out, though it was seriously injured and fled to the northwest corner of the Secret Realm, where its situation is precarious."

"The Zhao Family Disciples are also involved?" Ye Yisong's voice sank instantly.

Ye Yisong was able to enter the Secret Realm this time thanks to the generous help of the Zhao Family, and he had to acknowledge this favor.

The fact that the Zhao Family actually joined forces with the Hu and Wu families to besiege the White Lion meant they were clearly blinded by greed.

The Rank 6 Purple Mansion Soul-Nourishing Mushroom could help Peak Martial King Realm experts stabilize their Divine Soul and break through Bottlenecks; it had immense benefits even for Martial Emperor Realm Cultivators, so it was no wonder the three parties were so crazy.

"Brother Shen Jun, thank you for telling me such important news. After leaving the Secret Realm, I will come to find you for a drink. I have urgent matters to attend to, so I must take my leave."

Ye Yisong did not say anything more, his figure flickering as he prepared to dash towards the northwest.

Brother Shen Jun hurriedly grabbed him: "Brother Yisong, don't be impulsive! The Hu and Wu families have two Martial Kings together, as well as dozens of Martial Sect Realm Cultivators. Although you have gained an Opportunity and your strength has greatly increased, you have not broken through to the Martial King Realm after all. Why get involved in this muddy water?"

"Brother Shen, the Zhao Family has a debt of gratitude to me, and I cannot stand by and watch them die," Ye Yisong said with a firm gaze, his Spiritual Qi already circulating within his Dantian.

"Besides, the Hu and Wu families have always been overbearing. I am afraid the Zhao Family will suffer a great loss in this matter, so I will help as much as I can."

He patted Brother Shen Jun's arm, his figure turning into a streak of light as he rushed into the thick fog: "Brother Shen Jun, see you at the Secret Realm exit!"

"If Brother Shen Jun trusts me, no matter what happens, do not go to hunt down the White Lion."