But, still so stupid

Though only a corner of the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm was exposed, it reached up to the clouds and down to the depths of the earth veins, stretching for tens of thousands of miles across the sky, connecting to unknown spacetime nodes.

Dust Emperor and the Azure Emperor split up to observe the Ancient Great Formation surrounding the secret realm!

They hoped to study the operational patterns of the Ancient Great Formation, break open this corner of the formation, and thus enter the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm to seize the treasures within.

However, after less than half an hour of observation, the two reunited.

They stood in the clouds, one hundred thousand miles above the ground.

Dust Emperor's expression was somewhat grim: "This Ancient Great Formation is far more profound and complex than imagined."

"I originally thought that after countless years of erosion, breaking this formation wouldn't be difficult."

"But now it seems I was too simple-minded."

"With my attainments in formations, it would probably take hundreds or even thousands of years to break open just a corner!"

The Azure Emperor beside him pondered.

"The Shen Family possesses a supreme treasure—the Heavenly Divination Plate!"

"This treasure can deduce heavenly secrets and analyze the origin of formations; with its assistance, I believe it would significantly accelerate our progress in deciphering the formation of this secret realm!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed across Dust Emperor's usually composed face.

"Then I shall trouble fellow Daoist to make the trip!"

"Coincidentally, I can also use this time to settle some karmic debts."

Towards the end of his words, a hint of killing intent brewed in his eyes.

The Azure Emperor's expression shifted slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "When I go this time, I want to see what kind of people in this Profound Domain dare to disrespect fellow Daoist and ruthlessly attack fellow Daoist's descendants."

"So, it's not too late for me to go and see those who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth before departing."

Dust Emperor nodded: "Certainly!"

...

The setting sun slanted, its afterglow like blood.

In the space, a vast vortex covered half the sky, sweeping across tens of thousands of miles!

It was profound, immense, and exuded an ancient aura of time's vicissitudes.

It seemed as if it wanted to encompass the entire Profound Domain!

"Master, this... this seems to be the legendary... Fallen... Fallen Immortal Secret Realm!"

In the high sky, beneath the setting sun, Phoenix Aotian looked at the ancient bronze gate at the center of the vortex, his face filled with shock and emotion.

Besides the surprise and emotion, there was also a surge of wild joy.

The Fallen Immortal Secret Realm!

This was known as the burial ground of true immortals, the place of inheritance for immortals.

Any treasure taken from within would likely be priceless if brought outside.

It was even something that could make Great Emperors envious and covetous.

How could he not be surprised, how could he not be delighted?

Zhong Qing was also somewhat surprised.

The first time he heard about the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm was in the Void Domain.

At that time, Dugu Feng, a Supreme Realm expert, lost a fallen immortal secret realm key to him in a bet.

The second time he heard about the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm was on the way to the Profound Domain, when Zhao Yu, the son of Zhao Feng, the Sect Master of Blade Saint Sect, was being pursued because he possessed a fallen immortal secret realm key.

Because of this, he had unknowingly collected two fallen immortal secret realm keys!

Now, before these keys were even gathered, the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm had appeared first.

As Zhong Qing was pondering, Phoenix Aotian's gaze shifted: "Master, should we retrieve this treasure now?"

Phoenix Aotian had no doubt that his Master could acquire the secret realm.

After all, it was Zhong Qing who, with a casual wave of his hand, had taken the entire treasure hoard of the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan.

Especially that miraculous method of breaking formations; Phoenix Aotian still felt amazed and shocked whenever he thought about it.

Although the Beast Clan Secret Realm where the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan resided was not on the same level as this Fallen Immortal Secret Realm.

Phoenix Aotian still firmly believed that this secret realm would not pose any difficulty for his Master.

It could be said that during his time with Zhong Qing.

Zhong Qing had almost etched an impression of omnipotence in his mind.

Zhong Qing heard this and smiled meaningfully: "No rush!"

"Let's observe first!"

The two crossed the cloud layers and reached a height of eighty thousand miles above the ground.

This height was sufficient to overlook the entire Fallen Immortal Secret Realm.

Surrounding them was no longer white clouds, but an invisible and intangible force field.

This force field, like a tide, was omnipresent and carried immense oppressive power.

This was the anti-flight force that permeated the high sky.

At a height of eighty thousand miles, generally, only those in the Great Saint Realm could stop and remain.

Those with insufficient cultivation would not be able to ascend to this height; forcibly climbing would likely result in being crushed into a bloody mist by this force field instantly.

Of course, Zhong Qing's situation was somewhat special; he was an existence capable of defying a Quasi-Emperor at the Sixfold Heaven of the Saint Realm.

This level of anti-flight force had no effect on him whatsoever.

As the two stood in the vast sky, Phoenix Aotian's gaze shifted!

"Master, that old man Dust Emperor, after revealing his aura for a brief moment in the Profound Domain earlier, disappeared instantly."

"Considering that at that time, this Fallen Immortal Secret Realm erupted with earth-shattering commotion!"

"It must be that he was attracted by this secret realm."

"However, his initial reason for appearing in the Profound Domain was likely to cause us trouble, so Master, what are your plans..."

Zhong Qing looked at the sky.

After a brief thought, he smiled: "No plans!"

"You just need to release a tiny bit of your aura."

Hearing this, Phoenix Aotian was stunned.

At first, he didn't react, but the next moment his eyes widened, understanding Zhong Qing's intention.

He had killed the Quasi-Emperor descendant of the old man Dust Emperor; with that old geezer's vindictive nature, how could he let it go?

As long as he revealed his aura, Dust Emperor would likely arrive soon.

Master was clearly setting a trap!

For a moment, he couldn't help but inwardly grumble.

What a "no plans" indeed!

Thinking of this, he didn't hesitate in the slightest, directly releasing his aura freely!

The pressure unique to a Great Saint expert instantly spread out.

And the moment Phoenix Aotian released his aura, Dust Emperor, who was one hundred thousand miles up in the sky, immediately sensed it.

This aura gave him a sense of déjà vu.

The next moment!

It was as if a streak of light flashed through his mind.

A long-buried memory surfaced in his mind.

That memory was precisely about Phoenix Aotian.

This caused his body, which was about to make a move, to slightly pause.

A strange expression appeared on his face.

"What's wrong?"

The Azure Emperor beside him noticed Dust Emperor's abnormality and asked in confusion.

Dust Emperor smiled!

Only, this smile was cold.

"If they had deliberately hidden themselves, perhaps I would have had to sweep the entire Profound Domain with my divine sense, but now it seems I don't need to."

He sensed a hint of provocation in the aura released by Phoenix Aotian.

The other party clearly knew he had already arrived in the Profound Domain!

Yet, despite this, they still dared to provoke him in such a manner.

This was just as foolish as before, completely disregarding him!