Locust Translocation

Regardless of how heartbroken the ethereal old man in the sky was, Zhong Qing and the two others still managed to bypass the most dangerous part of the Secret Realm without much trouble, neither passing trials nor fighting many enemies.

They arrived before the palace complex at the deepest part.

Upon arriving, they saw the golden pagoda standing tall among the palaces, majestic and magnificent.

Not only was its exterior luxurious, but countless runes flickered faintly all over its body, exuding a profound aura from ancient times.

“This should be the center of the Secret Realm.”

Ming Suxin’s gaze swept over the equally magnificent palaces around them, and she said, “If there’s a great opportunity within this Secret Realm, it’s probably here.”

Zhong Qing, however, wasn’t concerned about any great opportunity.

He only cared about what that faint attraction was.

He originally thought it was the golden pagoda, but upon getting closer, he realized the attraction didn’t seem to come from within the pagoda.

In fact, after arriving here, he could feel the source of the attraction seemingly close by everywhere he went, but he just couldn’t pinpoint the exact direction.

“Oh well, since the sensation isn’t clear, I’ll just search slowly.”

Zhong Qing thought to himself.

At worst, he would just turn this entire area upside down; he was bound to find it eventually.

Anyway, he wasn’t pressed for time at all.

Everyone else had to worry that if they dragged on for too long, the White Wind might return, making it impossible to leave.

But the White Wind posed no threat to Zhong Qing, who had the Formation Immunity halo.

Even if the White Wind arrived, he could still rely on the Guiding Mayfly Stone to discern direction and fly straight out of the White Wind Plains.

As the group approached the main gate of the foremost palace, Ming Suxin’s gaze swept over it, revealing an even greater shock.

“The Secret Realm Master’s generosity is truly impressive.”

She looked at the golden-red gate and exclaimed, “This entire gate is actually made from a single piece of Gold-Dyed Crimson Heartwood.”

“Gold-Dyed Crimson Heartwood is a divine wood that only grows in places where gold and fire intertwine, making it an excellent material for crafting metal and fire-attribute magical treasures and spirit artifacts.”

“The larger it grows, the stronger its effect. For every zhang it grows, it will suffer a tribulation of gold and fire reversal, with raging flames burning its body. Only after surviving can it continue to grow. Those that reach ten zhang are already rare in the world; the one used for this gate definitely exceeds a hundred zhang!”

Zhong Qing glanced at the gate expressionlessly upon hearing this and asked, “Is it very valuable?”

“Of course!” Ming Suxin was somewhat surprised that Zhong Qing didn’t know. “A hundred-zhang Gold-Dyed Crimson Heartwood can even be used to forge Sanyin Realm magical treasures. The value of this single gate could probably buy a city in the Southern Realm!”

Zhong Qing nodded, “I see.”

The next moment, he stepped forward, extended his hand, and on the surface, it looked as if he was going to push the gate open.

Then, the entire gate vanished.

Both Ming Suxin behind him and the ethereal old man in the sky who was watching them were stunned.

After a long while, looking at the empty doorframe, they finally reacted.

Zhong Qing had taken the entire gate.

For a moment, Ming Suxin didn’t know how to react. She had said the gate was precious, but not for him to dismantle it.

Presumably, the Secret Realm Master didn’t set up this gate for explorers to take the entire thing.

And the Secret Realm Master himself, currently high in the sky, was so angry he was blowing his beard and glaring.

“Is this kid mistaken? He actually dismantled my gate?”

It was the first time he had seen someone so unconventional.

But what he didn't know was that this was just the beginning.

The three walked into the hall, and Ming Suxin, seeing the high-hanging palace lanterns, exclaimed, “These are Jiao King Lanterns...”

Zhong Qing waved his hand, and the palace lanterns disappeared.

As they passed through the long corridor, Ming Suxin looked at the murals on the palace walls, lost in thought.

“These murals must have been painted by an unparalleled expert, possibly the Secret Realm Master himself. They contain hidden laws and Dao insights. Cultivating and comprehending before these murals would greatly benefit one’s cultivation.”

Zhong Qing waved his hand, and the murals, along with the entire wall, disappeared.

As they passed through the courtyard, Ming Suxin’s face showed surprise as she looked at a lush old tree.

“This tree... it seems to be the legendary Mind-Clarifying Willow...”

Zhong Qing waved his hand, and the entire tree, roots and the soil beneath it, disappeared.

Although Zhong Qing didn't really need these things himself.

Cultivation methods, profound techniques, and some items were not worth mentioning to Zhong Qing, but there were also many things that the system couldn't extract, which were useful to the Immortal River Sect and his disciples, so he naturally wouldn't be polite.

Treasures in a Secret Realm, weren't they just for people to take?

Moreover, many things could be placed into his Small World.

...

Meanwhile, in the sky, the ethereal figure widened his eyes, staring intently at this unprecedented trial-taker.

At first, when he saw Zhong Qing dismantling things, he would be furious, but later, he became somewhat numb.

“There’s actually such an unconventional person...”

Although his face was blurry and unreadable, the old man’s anger could still be felt from his trembling tone.

“No matter if he passes the trial, if I give him the legacy, my title of True Person Ming She will be written backward.”

Zhong Qing’s movements were extremely fast; he walked and collected along the way, and soon he had reached the center of the palace complex, at the foot of the golden pagoda.

Feeling the vast aura permeating the pagoda, Ming Suxin was almost certain that if there was a legacy opportunity in this Secret Realm, it must be within this pagoda.

“Should we go in?”

Ming Suxin turned her head to ask Zhong Qing.

With Zhong Qing present, she had no intention of coveting the opportunities within the pagoda.

But it would be good to witness them.

Zhong Qing, however, did not respond. Instead, he looked up and down at the golden pagoda.

“This pagoda is good.”

“I wonder what material it’s made of.”

Ming Suxin was slightly stunned, and a bad premonition arose in her heart, but she still instinctively replied, “I can’t quite tell either, but it seems to be some kind of rare metal similar to Western Fine Gold Mother.”

“And not only that, other heavenly materials and earthly treasures should have been added to allow it to engrave Dao insights upon it.”

“Inside, it’s very likely a place similar to a trial.”

Upon hearing this, Zhong Qing said nothing. Instead, he extended his hand and touched the golden pagoda.

And Ming Suxin’s bad premonition boiled over at this moment.

Zhong Qing, he wouldn’t be trying to...

“Stop!”

At this moment, a thunderous roar sounded.

In the air in front of the two, an ethereal figure condensed and appeared, opening his mouth to stop them.

But he was still a step late. Zhong Qing waved his hand lightly.

The pillar at the entrance of the golden pagoda completely disappeared.

The ethereal old man who had just appeared trembled. Although he no longer had a physical body, he still felt an urge to spit blood.

Zhong Qing, on the other hand, frowned, but not because of the ethereal old man’s appearance.

It was because he had just tried to put the entire pagoda directly into his Small World.

But he failed, only taking the pillar he touched.