58: Chapter 58 Burning Flame Ancient Land, Blazing Abyss

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi glanced at him and gave a cold snort. "It's good that you know. You brat, your Aptitude is outstanding, even a few points higher than that of the Qin kid, but your cultivation cannot compare to his because you are too lazy!"

"If you had even half of the Qin kid's diligence, you wouldn't be only at the second layer of the Dharma Image Realm now."

Facing Great Elder Yun Zhongzi's sharp words, the round-faced youth didn't look embarrassed at all. Instead, he replied with a smile, "Grand Elder, I am only nineteen years old and already at the second layer of the Dharma Image Realm. I'm not inferior to those from the other two Holy Lands."

As he spoke, he glanced at Qin Mo not far away and muttered, "How can I compare to him? He's a madman, cultivating day and night. Who else could stand that?"

"Heh—" Great Elder Yun Zhongzi sneered, glaring at him. "The people of my Yinxian Village have always been stronger than the Disciples of the same generation from Burning Flame Ancient Land and the Tianxuan Sect. If you can't even beat them, I would have thrown you to Tiannan long ago!"

The round-faced youth trembled and shrunk his neck.

Tiannan, that was the territory of the Yao Race!

Those of the Yao Race wouldn't hold back just because of his status as a Disciple of a Holy Land.

Qin Mo's expression turned solemn. "Grand Elder, since the Secret Realm has appeared this time, the Yao Race will also come, right?"

"Correct!" Great Elder Yun Zhongzi nodded slightly. "The Secret Realm appeared in the Tiannan Mountains, so the Yao Race of Tiannan naturally received the news. They won't let such a Secret Realm go."

Seeing the two's solemn expressions, he shook his head slightly. "Don't worry too much. Our Human Race and the Yao Race have long had an agreement: with the Tiannan Mountains as the boundary, Saints are not allowed to enter the Tiannan Mountains!"

"The ones coming from the Yao Race this time will at most be Great Demon Kings of the Asking Dao Realm."

At this point, his expression became a bit more serious. "Although many Asking Dao Realm Cultivators will show up this time, the exploration of the Secret Realm will mainly depend on you."

"The entrance to that Secret Realm can only accommodate Dharma Image Realm Cultivators. The various Schools will also only send Dharma Image Realm Cultivators inside."

The two youths quickly responded, their fighting spirit high.

Although they were only in the Early Stage of the Dharma Image Realm and couldn't compare to those at the seventh or eighth layer, as Disciples of a Holy Land, they possessed many Magic Treasures and secret techniques that others could not match.

Even if they faced Cultivators at the seventh or eighth layer of the Dharma Image Realm, though they might not win, escaping would be no problem.

The round-faced youth rubbed his hands, his eyes full of excitement. "Grand Elder, rest assured! Once the Qin Blockhead and I go in, we'll make sure to scavenge every single treasure in that Secret Realm, leaving not even a single hair for the others!"

Qin Mo didn't respond, only tightening his grip on the sword hilt behind his back. A trace of Battle Intent appeared on his cold face.

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi looked at the two and nodded slightly, just about to speak—

Suddenly, his expression shifted, and he looked toward the courtyard gate.

"Since you're here, come in."

The courtyard gate was pushed open from the outside, and a grey-robed old man walked in.

The old man was tall with a square face. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, and the Aura around him was as deep as an abyss. He was also a powerhouse of the Asking Dao Realm.

"Great Elder Yun Zhongzi, I hope you have been well." The grey-robed old man cupped his hands, his voice booming.

"Juniors greet Elder Lie Yuan." The two youths hurried to pay their respects.

They naturally recognized the newcomer; he was an Elder of the Burning Flame Ancient Land, Lie Yuan!

Like their Grand Elder, he was a well-known Asking Dao Realm powerhouse in the Southern Region.

Lie Yuan nodded and sat down opposite Great Elder Yun Zhongzi. His gaze swept over the two youths, and a flicker of approval flashed in his eyes.

"These two little fellows have good Aptitude. Especially this cold-faced kid; the Sword Intent on him is almost about to materialize. In time, he will surely become a great talent."

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi smiled faintly and did not respond.

Lie Yuan didn't mind either and took a sip from the teacup on the table.

"News has come from the Tiannan Mountains. The spatial fluctuations at the Secret Realm entrance are becoming more and more intense. At this rate, the Secret Realm will completely stabilize in three days at most."

"Three days?" Great Elder Yun Zhongzi's brows rose slightly. "Faster than expected."

"Indeed." Lie Yuan sighed. "The Tianxuan Sect has also sent people, led by Fairy Yuehua. She is already waiting at the entrance of the Tiannan Mountains and asked me to come discuss with you when our Three Great Holy Lands should set off."

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Tomorrow morning, we set off into the mountains."

"Good!" Lie Yuan stood up and cupped his hands. "Then I'll go back and prepare. See you tomorrow."

With that, his figure flashed, and he disappeared from the courtyard.

Great Elder Yun Zhongzi withdrew his gaze and looked at the two youths. "Did you hear that? We enter the mountains tomorrow. Rest well tonight and recharge your energy."

"Yes!" the two replied in unison.

The round-faced youth's eyes sparkled as he muttered softly, "A Great Emperors Secret Realm should have many treasures!"

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The night was as dark as ink, and the main hall of the Shen Family was brightly lit.

After receiving the news, Shen Yuanshan and Shen Yuanhe rushed back from the Tiannan Mountains overnight.

The two were travel-worn, with bloodstains from Yao Beasts still on their robes, but their spirits were exceptionally high.

Having fought with Yao Kings in the mountains over the past few days, although they had gained many injuries, their cultivation had become increasingly stable, and their entire bodies exuded a fierce and sharp Aura.

Patriarch Shen Tianze sat in the main seat with a pot of tea in front of him, the tea fragrance curling upward.

Seeing the two enter, he nodded slightly. "Third Uncle, Sixth Uncle, you're back?"

"Mm." Shen Yuanshan flopped onto a nearby chair, picked up the teapot on the table, poured himself a cup, and gulped it down. "We received your message on the way. What's so urgent?"

Shen Yuanhe also sat down, his gaze falling on Patriarch Shen Tianze's face. "Is it about the Secret Realm?"

Patriarch Shen Tianze nodded, his expression gradually turning solemn.

"The people from the Seven Great Sects have already approached us." He recounted the events in detail, from the Seven Great Sects forcibly demanding the Secret Realm tokens, to the Zhao Family head being heavily injured by someone from the Tiangang Sect, then to the Xuanyu Palace Elder stepping in to mediate, and finally each of the major families receiving five slots.

"Bang!"

Shen Yuanhe slapped the table, his face ashen. "The Tiangang Sect has gone too far!"

Shen Yuanshan was also full of rage, cold light flickering in his eyes. "A Primal Chaos Realm Elder dares to act wildly in Guangnan City? Do they really think our Shen Family is easy to bully?"

Patriarch Shen Tianze swayed his hand, signaling the two to calm down.

"I have already discussed this with Little Nine." He paused, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes. "This Secret Realm exploration is an opportunity."

Shen Yuanshan's brows rose. "You mean..."

"Eliminate the people from the Tiangang Sect." Patriarch Shen Tianze spoke word by word, his tone calm yet carrying a chilling killing intent. "The person leading the Tiangang Sect's group to Guangnan City this time is an Elder at the second layer of the Primal Chaos Realm named Senior Brother Sun Zhengyang. Under him are several Elders in the Void Piercing Realm and over a dozen Disciples in the Dharma Image Realm."

"The Secret Realm entrance has a cultivation limit; Cultivators above the Dharma Image Realm cannot enter. Therefore, those entering the Secret Realm this time should be those dozen or so Dharma Image Realm Disciples from the Tiangang Sect."

Saying this, Patriarch Shen Tianze took out two deep blue jade talismans from his robe and placed them on the table. "These are spirit-forbidden jade talismans given by Little Nine. After refining them, they can suppress one's own Aura and bypass the detection of the Secret Realm's Formation. Even a Asking Dao Realm Cultivator wouldn't be able to see through it."

"Bypass the Formation's detection?" Shen Yuanshan's eyes lit up. "Tianze, you mean..."

"Exactly." A look of ruthlessness flashed in Patriarch Shen Tianze's eyes. "I plan to have you and Third Uncle enter the Secret Realm."

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