21: Enter the Secret Realm

Su Changqing only glanced at the two before looking away.

What he wanted to do was not to be high-profile, but to hide his strength.

After all, Su Changqing's cultivation was not outstanding among the crowd, being at a lower-middle level, which would not attract much attention.

Only by being discreet could he maximize his benefits.

Su Changqing's gaze shifted, and he saw a few Martial Artists from Feiyun City, Bai Ruochu and Zhao Kai.

It was clear that the opening of this Emperor-level Secret Realm was a significant Opportunity for these Families in Feiyun City.

"Look! The Secret Realm is about to open!"

Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly shouted excitedly.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

They saw tremors coming from the direction of the Secret Realm, and a Secret Realm rose from the ground, causing the mountain range to shake.

Countless people's eyes sparkled with immense joy and excitement.

"My goodness, this is an Ancient Emperor-level Secret Realm! There must be some incredible Opportunity inside."

"Definitely! My chance to soar to greatness has arrived, Wang Dapao."

"Bullshit! You soaring to greatness? Dream on."

"..."

"..."

Chu Xuan's beautiful eyes stared in the direction of the Secret Realm, a hint of solemnity on her face:

"Little Junior Brother, the Secret Realm is about to open. You must be careful."

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, I will be careful."

Su Changqing said with a smile.

He was not some naive hothead; making a fortune in silence was the true Dao.

Seeing Su Changqing full of confidence, Chu Xuan's expression also eased considerably.

"Good."

Not long after, the Secret Realm officially opened.

Countless Martial Artists rushed in one after another, and within mere dozens of breaths, hundreds of people had entered.

"Senior Sister, I'll go in first."

"Alright!"

Chu Xuan smiled and nodded, watching Su Changqing enter the Secret Realm.

He blended into the crowd; although his appearance and temperament were outstanding, his cultivation was below average, so not many people noticed him.

[Ding! Successfully entered the Secret Realm, obtained: Nine Nether Bone Spirit Fire (Emperor-level)]

In an instant, as Su Changqing stepped into the Secret Realm, the System's voice rang out.

Immediately after, the Nine Nether Bone Spirit Fire appeared within his body.

Within his Dantian, a cold flame rose, and the power of that flame contained terrifying energy.

"As expected of a System product, it's truly incredible."

Su Changqing exclaimed.

Emperor-level Exotic Fire was extremely terrifying; even Supreme Realm experts would find it difficult to tame.

However, with the System, Su Changqing could completely control it without any issues.

"With the addition of the Emperor-level Exotic Fire, my strength has at least doubled. I wonder what my current strength is like."

Su Changqing mused inwardly.

After all, he had not yet fought against a Nascent Divinity Realm Martial Artist, so he couldn't gauge his true strength.

However, for an existence like the Heavenly Ice Python, he estimated he could instantly kill it with one move now.

Collecting his thoughts, Su Changqing looked inside the Secret Realm.

Everyone who had entered with him earlier was standing beside him; Su Changqing was unremarkable, squeezed within the crowd.

Thousands of Martial Artists had entered the Secret Realm, with the lowest cultivation being Mortal Shedding Realm, and many Wheel Sea Realm Martial Artists.

As for Nascent Divinity Realm Martial Artists, their numbers were few, only a few dozen.

Before everyone was a staircase.

The staircase was very long, with ninety-nine steps from bottom to top.

Presumably, this was the first trial.

Everyone looked at the staircase before them, but no one moved first.

After all, no one knew what was at the top of the staircase, or if there would be danger.

Lei Keming narrowed his eyes, looking ahead, as a Lei Family Disciple behind him approached.

"Second Young Master, in my opinion, why don't we find a few people to go up and test it first? If there's no danger, then we can go."

The words of that Lei Family Disciple received Lei Keming's approval, and a smirk curved on his lips.

"Not bad, that makes sense."

With that, he shifted his gaze and randomly picked a few Mortal Shedding Realm Martial Artists.

These few were from third or fourth-rate minor forces, not very strong.

"You few, go up!"

Lei Keming's words carried an undeniable tone.

Those few people were visibly stunned.

They hadn't expected to become pathfinders.

But no one around them stood out to speak, and some even had a faint look of anticipation in their eyes.

Better a Fellow Daoist dies than I.

Having someone scout ahead was greatly beneficial to them.

Su Changqing naturally wouldn't stand up for these people.

He wasn't a saint; let alone these few people dying, even if everyone present died, what did it have to do with him?

Those few knew they couldn't resist, so one by one, they gritted their teeth and walked onto the staircase.

The ninety-nine steps; when the few of them stepped onto the first step, they immediately felt an immense pressure.

They gritted their teeth and continued to walk upwards.

After walking ten steps, the few of them were already drenched in sweat and their legs were trembling.

"It seems there's some kind of gravity effect on this staircase."

Su Changqing thought to himself.

Everyone else also noticed this situation.

"It seems there's no danger."

Lei Keming said, narrowing his eyes.

These ninety-nine steps should serve as a screening process.

"Let's go, get up there first!"

After Lei Keming finished speaking, he took the lead and flew onto the staircase.

The dozens of Lei Family Disciples behind him followed suit.

Li Muxi, the Charm Demon Sect's Candidate Saintess, also immediately followed.

Subsequently, countless Martial Artists began to ascend.

Lei Keming was indeed formidable; within mere dozens of breaths, he had already climbed halfway and was still ascending.

Su Changqing looked at the people around him, all struggling to climb upwards; some were under immense pressure and found it hard to bear, while others gritted their teeth and persevered.

"This is a bit interesting."

A smile appeared on Su Changqing's lips.

Then, he, hidden within the crowd, also began to walk upwards.

As he stepped onto the first step, Su Changqing felt a slight pressure.

Of course, it was only a slight one.

This pressure had no effect on him whatsoever, as Su Changqing possessed an Immortal Rank Physique like the Heavenly Tyrant Body.

However, he didn't draw too much attention to himself, maintaining a steady pace as he walked upwards, neither fast nor slow.

Halfway through, Su Changqing encountered two familiar faces.

"Bai Ruochu, Zhao Kai."

Both of their faces were strained, their foreheads covered in sweat, as they trudged upwards step by step.

The two clearly noticed Su Changqing beside them as well.

"What a coincidence."

Su Changqing grinned.

Seeing him walk up with a calm and unhurried demeanor, the two were utterly bewildered.

Did he not feel anything?

Although the two had witnessed Su Changqing's strength before, the current situation still left them dumbfounded.

"You two take your time climbing, I'll go ahead."

Su Changqing smiled slightly, then continued to walk upwards unhurriedly, as if taking a stroll, feeling no pressure at all.

Looking at Su Changqing's departing back, Zhao Kai gritted his teeth.

"Damn it!"

"What kind of monster is this, really?"

He felt a bit defeated.

Zhao Kai's mentality was slightly crumbling, and Bai Ruochu was also somewhat bewildered.

The two gritted their teeth and continued to climb.