42: Stepping into Tai Xuan Prefecture

After the bronze token ascended into the air, an ancient voice actually emerged from within it.

"In three months, the Tai Xuan Minor Secret Realm will open. Holders of the bronze token can come to the Secret Realm according to the guidance on the token!"

With that, the bronze token in mid-air dropped. Ye Ming casually took it, realizing that this was the reaction the System had mentioned.

He had thought that with the token, he could go to that Minor Secret Realm anytime, anywhere, but it turned out to be time-limited. Also, the voice mentioned 'holders,' so perhaps more than one bronze token had been auctioned off?

Ye Ming's eyes slowly shifted, then he simply stopped thinking about it. If there was more than one holder, then so be it. He was going to check it out regardless, especially since so many people had vied for it back then; there must be many benefits inside!

Moreover, that Secret Realm was only accessible to Golden Core Cultivators. He was already invincible at Golden Core, so there was no need to fear anything, let alone having two Peak Golden Core Puppets accompanying him.

Finally, Ye Ming made up his mind. He turned to the female puppet beside him and said, "We'll depart tomorrow!"

"Yes, Master!"

The female puppet responded, while the Male Puppet had appeared on the rooftop at some unknown point. It also acknowledged, wherever their Master went, they would follow!

Afterward, Ye Ming no longer felt like lying on the rooftop. He took the two Puppets to the flying boat to replenish their Spirit Qi, awaiting the arrival of tomorrow.

Taixuan Prefecture and the Mortal Realm were separated by a large river called the Immortal Mortal River. This Immortal Mortal River was said to be quite large, connecting to a sea area, with a width of at least 300,000 kilometers, which would circle the entire Blue Star more than seven times.

And for him to travel across it by flying boat, it would still take about a month and a half. The river surface was not safe; great storms, rampant Fourth-Tier Sea Beasts, and so on, all needed attention. Otherwise, a slight oversight could lead to being lost there.

Going early was better; if he was late, he might not even be able to enter the Secret Realm.

The next day.

Ye Ming told the Old Village Chief and the others early in the morning that he was going on a long journey and would return in about half a year.

The Old Village Chief and the others didn't say much, only telling Ye Ming to be careful and stuffing many things into his hands. This was all they could do.

"Master, please be careful! If you encounter bad people, make sure to kill them immediately~"

Finally, amidst Wu Yiting's farewell shouts, Ye Ming flew away on his flying boat.

As he left, Ye Ming also left some resources for his disciple... Three days later, the flying boat passed through several Dynasties and finally arrived at the Immortal Mortal River.

The boundless river water, if Ye Ming hadn't inquired, he might have thought it was the sea.

At this time, the river surface was calm. He also saw some Mortals fishing near the riverbank. There were no Sea Beasts there, only in the middle of the river, reportedly having swum over from the sea.

Ye Ming leisurely watched the scenery on the great river outside while munching on grilled skewers.

Just then, he noticed a ray of light approaching him. It was a Medium Grade Third-Tier flying boat, five zhang smaller than his, with a Sect flag bearing the words 'Haoyang Sect' on it.

Under his Divine Sense, there were thirty people inside, including three Golden Core Cultivators: one Late Stage and two Peak. As for the rest, they were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Master, should we avoid them?"

The Male Puppet transmitted its voice.

The female puppet's eyes on the side were flashing red light, staring intently at the flying boat speeding towards them.

"Avoid them!"

Upon hearing Ye Ming's command, the Male Puppet formed hand seals, then pushed forward, and the entire flying boat transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

The three Golden Core Cultivators in the flying boat behind them watched the departing streak of light, all of them stunned.

"Don't those people know the rules of our Mortal Realm? When encountering others also going to Taixuan Prefecture, one should travel together to reduce risks. Why don't they understand?"

"If they don't want to travel together, what can we do? Forget it!"

"Hmph..."

Ye Ming didn't know what they were saying, but he had indeed learned about this rule.

He just didn't want to travel with other Cultivators. Who knew if these people would betray him or something? Not to mention, people from these large Sects were all incredibly arrogant, and just looking at them was annoying.

After avoiding those Sect members, Ye Ming's subsequent journey was very smooth. He occasionally encountered a storm, but managed to avoid it in advance, and he didn't see a single Fourth-Tier Sea Beast.

Midway, he even caught some Second-Tier Sea Beasts to eat; the taste was simply incredible. As for Third-Tier Sea Beasts, he didn't encounter any; instead, First and Second-Tier ones were plentiful.

Thus, he ate his way to Taixuan Prefecture.

A month and a half later.

On this day, Ye Ming's flying boat docked in an uninhabited place. He needed to understand Taixuan Prefecture; he had only heard of this place, but didn't know many things about it.

He casually put away his flying boat, then transformed himself into an ordinary-looking young man, with a cultivation of Early Stage Golden Core.

The two Puppets also disguised themselves. Although they could be seen through by Nascent Soul Cultivators, as long as he wasn't exposed, no one below Peak Soul Transformation could see through him, especially with his current cultivation and the Divine Concealment Art.

Should anything happen, Ye Ming could also cast the Divine Concealment Art on the two Puppets and escape with them. He could now cast it on two people, which was why he dared to come to Taixuan Prefecture.

He stopped here also because there was a large city ahead, where he could gather information, and there were quite a few Cultivators inside.

"Let's go!"

After disguising himself, Ye Ming led the two Puppets towards that large city.

"Tianshui City."

Looking at the plaque hanging above the tall city gate, Ye Ming softly called out the name of the large city, then slowly walked into Tianshui City.

On the city road, there were many people coming and going. Ye Ming walked past many Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment Cultivators, finally stopping in front of a pavilion.

Tianbao Pavilion!

Ye Ming hadn't expected this city to also have a Tianbao Pavilion, and the only Golden Core Cultivator in this city was also inside the Tianbao Pavilion. There should be what he wanted there.

With a hint of anticipation, Ye Ming walked into the Tianbao Pavilion.

However, the situation inside surprised him. The decorations were identical to the Tianbao Pavilion in Purple Mountain Market City, and even the items displayed were similar, only the people were different.

So he walked to the second floor with practiced ease. There were many people buying things here, and Ye Ming didn't waste time, stopping in front of a shelf marked with records of the cultivation world.

He circled inside and finally found what he needed: a book titled "Records of Taixuan Prefecture." This item was not available in the Mortal Realm.

Ye Ming took three copies, went to the counter, paid fifteen Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and then left. He needed to find an inn to stay in so he could properly read this book. The two Puppets also needed to read it, as it could be useful at critical moments.

A moment later, Ye Ming found an inn. He glanced at it and walked straight in. There weren't many Cultivators inside, so he wouldn't be easily disturbed.

"Guest, would you like accommodation or food?"

Seeing someone enter, the waiter immediately came over to ask.

"Accommodation, find me a room, any room, quickly!" Ye Ming said without hesitation.

"Alright, this way, honored guest!"