39: Secret Realm Open

Before she joined the Sect, Xiao Lingxian was still one realm higher than Mu Wanqing.

Yet, in just a few short days, she had already caught up.

Fairy Qiyue knew that this was not a gap in talent, nor was it due to her Disciple not Cultivating hard enough. The reason for this situation was the difference in their Cultivation Techniques.

The Cultivation Technique Xiao Lingxian practiced was an Earth Rank Medium Grade Cultivation Technique.

If this were outside, the entire Eastern Region would be envious and fighting for it.

However, Fairy Qiyue could not see through the Cultivation Technique that Mu Wanqing and the others practiced; she only felt it was profound and powerful, very likely the legendary Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique.

Thinking of this, Fairy Qiyue showed a wry smile. In the end, it was she who dragged this girl down.

Inside the great hall!

Four Core Disciples stood in the center. Chen Xuan, seated in the Sect Master's position, glanced around and said calmly, "Good. Since everyone is ready, let's depart!"

Yes, Revered Master!

This time, besides the four Core Disciples, Chen Xuan also brought ten Ordinary Disciples to the Secret Realm.

Since he had accepted so many people into the Dao Seeking Sect, Chen Xuan had to be responsible for them. If there was an Opportunity to seek fortune in a Secret Realm, he naturally wouldn't favor one group over another.

As for why he only brought ten people and not more.

It wasn't that Chen Xuan was unwilling; it was that they were unwilling.

The Spiritual Qi in Dao Seeking Sect is thick like water, and they are rewarded with at least six hours of Cultivation time per day. With such treatment, who would be willing to risk danger to seek Opportunity?

Isn't it better to just lie comfortably in the Sect and Cultivate!

Wealth is sought in danger, and also lost in danger. One in ten succeed when seeking, nine in ten fail when losing.

Chen Xuan led the Disciples, traveling by wind toward the Spirit Void Secret Realm.

At this moment!

Above the western part of the Eastern Region, clouds were churning at a visible speed. The originally clear sky looked like it had been splashed with ink mixed with gold dust, and purple lightning snaked through the gaps in the clouds.

This was the precursor to the opening of the Spirit Void Secret Realm entrance.

Below the Secret Realm, the ground was already packed with masses of Cultivators. From the foot of the mountain to the top of the cliff, various Flying Magical Artifacts hovered in mid-air, looking like a handful of colorful beans scattered about.

Of course, the most striking sight was the dozen or so flying boats suspended in the sky.

The Gilded Warships shone dazzlingly in the twilight, their decks crowded with Cultivators in uniform attire.

The Azure Nether Sword Sect, the Joyful Union Sect, the Crimson Firmament Sect, and the Leaving Fire Pavilion—the Four Great Hegemon-level Forces are actually all here.

Look quickly to the southeast! That flag belongs to... the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect! The Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect's flying boat has arrived. Whew... now all the power brokers of the Eastern Region are present.

As expected of the Spirit Void Secret Realm, which only opens once every twenty years!

The Yin Yang Sect is here too. It seems that not only the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces, but even the Top Second-rate Powers have gathered here at this moment.

Huh, why haven't the people from the Po Shan Sect arrived yet?

Fellow Daoist, stop talking about the Po Shan Sect. The Po Shan Sect was destroyed long ago. Grass is probably already growing on their graves.

As the many Cultivators discussed, a group of people was seen arriving by wind.

The young man leading the group was handsome and extraordinary in demeanor. The white-robed Fairy following beside him attracted the attention of many Cultivators.

Causing people to exclaim, "A Fairy descending to the mortal world!"

Qi Yue's expression was calm; after so many years, she had long grown used to these matters and these gazes.

Revered Master, it's so lively here! It's even livelier than the Immortal Ascension Assembly in East Stone Valley." Mu Wanqing widened her clear, almond-shaped eyes, constantly turning her head to look around.

Ye Hao explained, "Naturally. East Stone Valley was just a small affair. For this Spirit Void Secret Realm, even the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces of the Eastern Region have rushed here."

Mu Wanqing glanced around, tugged on Chen Xuan's sleeve, and said sweetly, "Revered Master, Revered Master, look at the flying boats of the other Sects, they're so cool! Why didn't our Sect come by flying boat?"

Chen Xuan frowned. Did she know how many Reputation Points a single flying boat cost?

A full 100,000 points!

The System was good in every way, except that it didn't sell junk. Even the worst-looking flying boat was forged from Star Profound Iron. The Dragon-head bow exhaled purple lightning, and the Phoenix-wing sides flowed with radiant light. Even a Nascent Soul Stage Expert would find it difficult to damage it in the slightest.

Revered Master, Revered Master! Look to the left.

Chen Xuan turned his head and said calmly, "Who are you? Why are you mixed in with my Dao Seeking Sect?"

Mu Wanqing widened her eyes, her round face filled with shock, which quickly turned into grievance. She whined, "Revered Master, if you act like this, you won't be the unique Revered Master in my heart anymore."

Whine again and I'll send you back to guard the Sect. You're not allowed out until you achieve a Breakthrough to Qi Refining Ninth Layer!

Everyone laughed merrily upon hearing this.

Mu Wanqing snorted coldly, pouted, let go of Chen Xuan's sleeve, and ran off to chatter with Xiao Lingxian, who was wearing a red dress.

Inside the Yin Yang Sect!

The Grand Elder, whose chest was larger than her head, swayed as she entered the flying boat. "Sect Master, the people from the Dao Seeking Sect have arrived."

Oh? It seems the Dao Seeking Sect also wants a piece of the pie in this Spirit Void Secret Realm. They don't even realize disaster is upon them." The Yin Yang Sect Master, Chu Lianrou, whose appearance was soft and feminine, pulled a playful smile at the corner of her mouth upon hearing this.

Take me to see them first. I should also report this to Sect Master Liu.

The Grand Elder nodded, and the two stood atop the flying boat's pavilion.

Sect Master, that man is the Sect Master of the Dao Seeking Sect.

The Yin Yang Sect Master squinted slightly, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes: "So young? Are you sure he alone destroyed the Po Shan Sect?"

The Grand Elder sighed, "If the Sect Master doesn't believe it, you can go up and spar with him."

The Yin Yang Sect Master: "..."

I will go report this to the Joyful Union Sect immediately!

...Inside the Azure Nether Sword Sect!

Sect Master Zhao Wuji sat at the bow of the flying boat, resting with his eyes closed.

A tall, robust man said in a deep voice, "Sect Master, the people from the Dao Seeking Sect have arrived."

Zhao Wuji slowly opened his eyes upon hearing this. "Oh? Such audacity. Knowing that they destroyed a Subsidiary Sect of my Azure Nether Sword Sect, they still dare to swagger right under my nose."

They clearly don't put my Azure Nether Sword Sect in their eyes.

The man tentatively asked, "Sect Master, should your subordinate go and capture that Sect Master for you?"

Zhao Wuji pondered for a moment and shook his head. "That brat is also in the Golden Core Realm. Although he is no match for you, if we let the other Four Great Sects seize the Opportunity to stab us in the back, it would be like trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to lure it."

Forget it. We'll deal with the Dao Seeking Sect after this matter is concluded. Anyway, without the permission of my Azure Nether Sword Sect, he won't be able to enter the Spirit Void Secret Realm this time.

The man agreed in a deep voice, "Yes, Sect Master!"

...Just at this moment!

Spiritual Qi surged all around, and waves of Vital Energy rippled violently. Ten thousand streams of spiritual radiance poured down like a breaching flood, illuminating the sky above the Eastern Region as brightly as day.

The entrance to the Spirit Void Secret Realm opened at this moment.

A deafening cheer erupted from the crowd. Spiritual light from various Magical Artifacts suddenly flared up, and they surged toward the Secret Realm entrance like a startled swarm of bees.

Seeking death!

A cold snort exploded like thunder from a clear sky, shaking the low-flying Cultivators, who plummeted toward the ground.

The crowd saw a flash of golden light. A Cultivator wearing a Purple-Gold Dragon-Patterned Robe stood before the Secret Realm entrance. The unique pressure of a Golden Core Stage Cultivator bore down like a tangible mountain range, forcing half of the Cultivators present to kneel on the ground immediately.

He raised his hand and flicked his finger. A solidified golden Qi Force swept out, instantly grinding hundreds of Cultivators with low cultivation bases, along with their Magical Artifacts, into a bloody mist. A pungent, metallic smell mixed with spiritual mist spread throughout the area.

It's the Grand Elder of the Crimson Firmament Sect, Ghost Hand Asura!

Is this old man's title something you plebeians can casually shout?

With a "bang," the person who had shouted earlier instantly exploded into a bloody mist, dying on the spot.

Everyone gasped, their hearts filled with extreme fear.