83: Chapter 83 Core of the Secret Realm

The Spirit of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner trembled all over, a flash of fear passing through its blood-red eyes.

"After that person killed the Heavenly Fiend Demon Venerable, he did not rush to leave. Instead, he used the corpse of the Heavenly Fiend Demon Venerable and the ten thousand soul banner to set up this devilish lair."

"Although I am the Spirit of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, I was also trapped in this devilish lair. If not for you, Senior, breaking the array just now, even I would not have been able to escape this devilish lair."

"Before leaving, he said one thing—"

The spirit paused, its voice trembling: "He said: 'It won't be long before this Secret Realm turns into a devilish domain. When that time comes, the secret realm core will naturally appear.'"

The whole scene was deathly silent.

Saint Xutian's face turned ashen, his eyes filled with shock.

Saint Yiyan even sucked in a cold breath, his voice trembling: "That person's goal... is the secret realm core?!"

On Saint Ling Yuan's cold and aloof face, a look of unprecedented gravity also emerged.

"Using the ten thousand soul banner to pollute the entire Secret Realm, turning the Small World evolved by the Great Emperor into a devilish domain, thereby forcing the secret realm core to appear..." She muttered to herself, her voice carrying a hint of disbelief, "This method is too vicious."

Old Turtle slumped on the ground, his murky old eyes filled with fear.

He had originally wanted to scheme for the ten thousand soul banner to comprehend the Saint rhyme within it and achieve a Breakthrough to the Demon Saint realm.

Only now did he realize how naive he had been.

This ten thousand soul banner was simply a trap!

A trap used to pollute the entire Secret Realm and force the secret realm core to appear!

Shen Qingyuan's expression remained unchanged, though he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"So, that person's goal was the secret realm core from the beginning?"

"Yes." The spirit nodded. "For these sixty years, the ten thousand soul banner has been absorbing the Spiritual Qi and vitality in the Secret Realm, and the devilish lair has been constantly expanding. At this rate, in at most another hundred years, the entire Secret Realm will completely turn into a devilish domain."

"By then, the secret realm core will lose the support of the Small World and will naturally emerge from the Void Realm."

When the spirit said this, a flash of bitterness passed through its blood-red eyes.

"And I am merely that person's tool."

Shen Qingyuan nodded thoughtfully.

He glanced at the tattered ten thousand soul banner on the ground, then looked at the spirit's listless appearance, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Where is the secret realm core now?"

The spirit pointed to the southeast: "Although the secret realm core has not yet appeared, I can sense its location."

"Oh?" Shen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow. "You can sense the secret realm core?"

"Yes." The spirit nodded, its tone carrying a hint of pride. "The ten thousand soul banner was struck deep into the devilish lair by that person, and for sixty years, it has been absorbing the Spiritual Qi and vitality of the Secret Realm. During this process, the ten thousand soul banner developed a subtle connection with the Secret Realm. Although the secret realm core has not yet appeared, I can already vaguely sense its position."

Shen Qingyuan nodded slightly. "You are still somewhat useful."

He turned around, his gaze falling upon the three Saints.

Saint Xutian, Saint Yiyan, and Saint Ling Yuan all felt a shiver in their hearts at the same time, subconsciously straightening their backs.

They had already witnessed the strength of this Senior.

Breaking the Ten Thousand Soul Devouring Heaven Array with a casual movement, destroying the sky full of devilish shadows with a flick of his sleeve, capturing a saint king weapon with a single hand...

This strength was far beyond their imagination.

"Senior." Saint Xutian spoke first, cupping his hands in a salute, his posture extremely low. "Junior Xutian from Yinxian Village thanks Senior for saving my life."

Saint Yiyan and Saint Ling Yuan also hurriedly saluted, saying in unison: "Thank you, Senior, for saving our lives."

Shen Qingyuan waved his hand, his tone casual: "No need for such formalities."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them, and said indifferently: "You have heard about the matter of the secret realm core. Do you have any thoughts?"

The three Saints looked at each other, seeing complex expressions in each other's eyes.

The secret realm core is the Origin of the Small World evolved by the Great Emperor!

If one could control it, it would be equivalent to possessing the entire Secret Realm!

The Heaven and Earth Law and the Dao Origin within it are enough to drive any Saint realm expert crazy!

But at this moment, with this unfathomable Senior present, how could they dare to have any thoughts?

Saint Xutian gave a bitter smile and cupped his hands: "Senior is joking. This secret realm core naturally belongs to those with virtue. Our strength is low, and we dare not covet it."

Saint Yiyan also hurriedly nodded: "Yes, yes, yes! Senior's strength is heaven-defying, this secret realm core should belong to Senior!"

Although Saint Ling Yuan did not speak, she also nodded slightly, indicating agreement.

Shen Qingyuan couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the respectful appearance of the three.

"You are quite sensible. I am going to find that secret realm core; you may leave on your own."

As soon as Shen Qingyuan finished speaking, the three Saints seemed to receive an amnesty and bowed in unison.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Saint Xutian cupped his hands, his figure turning into a stream of light as he sped towards the exit of the Secret Realm, his speed astonishingly fast.

Saint Yiyan did not hesitate either, turning into a crimson rainbow and following closely behind.

Saint Ling Yuan appeared more composed, bowing slightly to Shen Qingyuan, a look of gratitude appearing on her cold, aloof face before she turned and left.

The three Saint auras vanished into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Shen Qingyuan withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Liu Xuzi beside him.

Liu Xuzi floated in mid-air, his illusory soul body trembling slightly, his eyes filled with anxiety.

"Honored, Honored One..."

Shen Qingyuan glanced at him and said indifferently: "Next time, if you dare not put your heart into your work, it won't be as simple as being refined into the ten thousand soul banner!"

Liu Xuzi's heart trembled, and he hurriedly replied: "Rest assured, Honored One! This little one will definitely do his best and will not dare to be negligent again!"

Shen Qingyuan said no more, grabbed him, and tossed him aside casually.

Before Liu Xuzi could recover, he found that he had crossed half the Secret Realm and had returned to Shen Quan's Dantian.

"Senior, where did you go?"

Shen Quan noticed the abnormality in his Dantian and knew that Liu Xuzi had returned.

Liu Xuzi had not yet recovered, but after a moment, he replied: "It's nothing, the Honored One summoned me."

Ninth Elder?

Upon hearing this, Shen Quan asked no more.

On the other side, Shen Qingyuan looked towards the depths of the devilish lair.

There, the Devilish Qi was still churning, but without the support of the ten thousand soul banner, it had already begun to dissipate into the surroundings.

"secret realm core..." He muttered to himself, a gleam flashing in his eyes.

Although he had no interest in the Great Emperors Relic, something like the secret realm core was quite interesting.

Controlling the entire Secret Realm is equivalent to possessing a Small World.

This kind of Small World is perfect for the Shen Family Disciples to use for training.

"Let's go, find that secret realm core!"

The Spirit of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner hesitated for a moment and added: "Senior, that secret realm core is something planned by the person behind Ye Chen. If Senior takes it, you will definitely offend that person, and then..."

Shen Qingyuan turned slightly and glanced at the spirit. "Heh—I thought you wouldn't remind me. If you hadn't said that, I would have destroyed you once I found the secret realm core!"

The Spirit of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner trembled all over; such an existence is truly terrifying!

Fortunately, he had bet correctly.

Shen Qingyuan did not care about the person behind Ye Chen. That person was at most a lackey of the Upper Realm, and he was not even afraid of people coming from the Upper Realm, let alone a lackey.

If they really came to cause him trouble, he would just slap them to death.

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