81: The Heavenly Mystery Realm (The End)

After obtaining the dragon snake fruit, he had finished everything he needed to do in the Heavenly Profound Secret Realm and could prepare to leave. Two days from now, the portal to the Secret Realm would open again; if he didn't leave within three days, he would be trapped here for over a hundred years.

Gu Yuchuan intended to find Ning Zhi during these two days to see if he could kill her. After all, Earthly Fiend Qi varied in strength. Although his Sheng Guang was already among the most powerful types of Earthly Fiend Qi, and the Earthly Fiend Divine Ability he would gain after his Breakthrough, the Golden Light Incantation, was a very famous Spell in the Daoist Schools, there were still many others of equal grade.

In case her Divine Ability countered his after she reached Foundation Establishment, it would be extremely difficult to kill Ning Zhi in the future, and she might even come to hunt him down. Therefore, he still wanted to end the entanglements between him and Ning Zhi now, but he searched for an entire day without finding her location.

In fact, Ning Zhi was also looking for Gu Yuchuan. She had also emerged from the Trial Space. They had been forced to separate earlier because they both knew that even if they fought to the death then, it would affect their performance in the Trial Space. It would have been like chasing a sesame seed and losing a watermelon. But now it was different; even if it meant being seriously injured, killing the other person would be worth the price.

However, by sheer coincidence, while they were both looking for each other, they kept missing one another. After all, the Secret Realm was quite large, and since they were both on the move, the probability of them finding each other was significantly reduced.

By the time the portal to the Secret Realm opened, they still hadn't found each other. Gu Yuchuan gave up on the idea in his heart, wanting to go back and first Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

But everything happened by coincidence; he and Ning Zhi met right in front of the teleportation portal. It truly was a stroke of luck. There were currently five teleportation portals in the Secret Realm, and they had both arrived at the eastern one at the same time. Both of them simultaneously began to gather their mana, but neither of them made a move.

Around them were Cultivators from both the Human Race and the Yao Race, some of whom were even their acquaintances. Among them, Gu Yuchuan saw a subordinate of the Black Tortoise Demon General—a Crab Spirit—as well as someone he knew from his own army, King Blue Bird. If a fight broke out, they would certainly come to his aid.

However, this was also the reason he didn't dare to act. He had reinforcements, but so did his opponent. At this time, it wouldn't be a good thing if the situation escalated into a major war between the Human Race and the Yao Race. After thinking it over, Gu Yuchuan was somewhat hesitant to act for fear of the consequences, and his opponent shared the same thought.

There was killing intent in both of their eyes, but they both restrained themselves.

Ning Zhi was the first to speak: "Snake demon, I will let you go this once today. After I return and achieve my Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation, I will come to the Yao Race to find you and kill you with my own hands."

When she finished speaking, many people's mouths hung open in shock. An Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation was something they hadn't even dared to think about. Indeed, even a Purple Mansion Dao Foundation would be something any School would vigorously cultivate. Among these Late Stage Qi Refinement Cultivators, very few could even reach Foundation Establishment, and there might not even be one who could achieve a Purple Mansion Dao Foundation. Facing Ning Zhi, who was aiming for an Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation, they were naturally envious.

Gu Yuchuan gave a cold sneer: "Fine, when the time comes, we'll see whose Earthly Fiend Divine Ability is more powerful. Though, I believe mine will certainly be the stronger one."

These words caused another massive stir. They hadn't expected to encounter two people aiming for an Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation just like that. They didn't doubt that the two were boasting; after all, no one would fake such a thing. Once they promoted, it would be obvious at a glance.

After Gu Yuchuan finished speaking, Ning Zhi said nothing more. She was a typical iceberg beauty who didn't like to talk. She had only spoken to Gu Yuchuan today because he held such a terrible image in her heart as her enemy. Otherwise, she wouldn't have even given him a single glance. She then departed immediately.

Several Yao Race acquaintances walked over to Gu Yuchuan's side and began to flatter him. They knew very well what kind of status a Foundation Establishment expert with an Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation held. Even if they themselves promoted to Foundation Establishment, the difference in status compared to him would be like heaven and earth. They couldn't help but try to curry favor.

As for Gu Yuchuan, he didn't particularly like this fake feeling of being the center of attention. If he were in his own territory and being praised by loyal subordinates, that would be one thing. But these people weren't loyal subordinates; their flattery seemed somewhat fake and even came with hidden agendas, so he naturally disliked it.

"Everyone, this is not the place to talk. Let's head back first. As for other matters... once the war is over, I will host a banquet at my home and invite you all. I'll take my leave now."

With that, he stepped into the teleportation portal. After exiting, he didn't linger for a moment and flew toward Coastal City. Exactly ten days had passed within the Secret Realm, but nothing had changed in the outside world. The Azure Dragon Legion had simply completely transformed Coastal City into a Yao Race occupied zone and had not yet continued their advance. This was because the Secret Realm had caused many of their Cultivators to leave, making it impossible to launch an attack.

Half a day later, Gu Yuchuan finally returned to Coastal City. After a series of rigorous inspections, he was allowed inside. He didn't return to his own residence but went straight to find the Serpent; he was still carrying the dragon snake fruit, and it was best to hand over this mission first.

Upon entering, he immediately met the Serpent, who was extremely happy. His Bloodline was not far from a promotion, and four dragon snake fruits would be enough for him to promote to a High-Grade Spirit Beast.

Gu Yuchuan smiled as he brought out the dragon snake fruit: "Brother Serpent, I have fulfilled my task. I'm handing these four dragon snake fruits over to you."

The Serpent was too excited to speak immediately, taking several deep breaths before continuing: "Good, thank you for this. If you need help with anything in the future, just come to me. As long as it's something I can do, I will do it."

They could both feel that the friendship between them was growing deeper. In fact, friendship is enhanced by mutual favors. If you don't need others to do things and you don't help others do things, and there are no shared interests between you, how could a friendship ever become deep?

After delivering the items, Gu Yuchuan didn't plan to stay any longer.

"Alright, my work is done, so I'll be heading back. I've gained a lot from this trip to the Secret Realm, and I need to go back and prepare for Foundation Establishment. I'll congratulate you in advance, brother, on your promotion to a High-Grade Spirit Beast."

The Serpent saw him out: "I also wish you success here in constructing your Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation. The next time we meet, your status will be different as well."

In the sunlight, Gu Yuchuan was cloaked in golden rays, as if he were walking toward a brilliant tomorrow.