Forbidden Secrets of the Hidden Realm

Xuanyangzi pinched the vibrating communication jade talisman between his fingertips. As his spiritual energy probed into it, his expression grew increasingly solemn. Looking up at Gu Changge and Shi Wanshan, his tone carried a touch of urgency.

It was two rogue cultivators who started fighting over a thousand-year spiritual ginseng. Both of them are at the Cave Heaven Realm. During their battle, the escaping energy accidentally struck the concealment restrictions of a secret realm, which allowed the spiritual light of the secret realm to leak out.

He paused for a moment and added, The emergence of the secret realm caused a massive commotion. I believe that very soon, any faction with even a little strength in Xuanzhou will know about it.

Hearing this, Shi Wanshan immediately couldn't hold back. What are we waiting for? Arrange for people to go right away.

No rush. Right now, the secret realm hasn't officially emerged yet; there is only mystical light lingering on its periphery. Based on the fluctuations of the restrictions, it will take about three days before the entrance completely opens.

At this point, Xuanyangzi furrowed his brows.

Could there be a conspiracy? Two rogue cultivators fighting just happened to break open a secret realm? What if this is a trap set by some major sect, intentionally luring people there to join forces and besiege them?

He tapped his palm lightly with his finger, his tone steady.

We now have the Cangyun Secret Realm as our foundation. We do not lack resources, so steady development is the right path. We must first let our spies figure out the background of the secret realm, confirm there is no ambush, and see what treasures are actually inside before making a decision.

Shi Wanshan choked on his words a bit, but he knew Xuanyangzi's reasoning was sound, so he could only suppress his impatience.

Gu Changge hadn't interrupted from beginning to end. His divine sense was like an invisible rainbow, instantly crossing tens of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, landing directly above the secret realm.

He saw that around the secret realm, there were quite a few people staring at it, and in the distance, a continuous stream of people was rushing over.

He did not alert any of the investigating factions. His divine sense directly pierced through the mystical light on the periphery of the secret realm and infiltrated its heartland.

What caught his eye were swathes of thousand-year spiritual herbs, with undried spiritual dew still hanging on their leaves, emitting a rich spiritual energy.

The secret realm spanned over a thousand miles.

Many of the resources inside would be extremely useful to the major sects of Xuanzhou.

Deep within the secret realm, there were several King-level magical artifacts. Although the runes on their scabbards were covered in dust, they still exuded a sharp aura.

Low roars of beasts drifted over faintly, shaking the surrounding spiritual herbs slightly, clearly indicating that powerful demonic beasts were hidden within.

At the very core of the secret realm, the imprint of a Half-Saint inheritance floated in mid-air. Its profound Dao rhythm flowed slowly, enough to let a cultivator ascend to the heavens in a single step.

Gu Changge's divine sense swept across every corner of the secret realm, confirming that because it had been sealed for many years, there were no man-made traps.

It was just that these things were truly not worth mentioning to him, but for the seven major sects of Xuanzhou, they were top-tier opportunities.

Quietly withdrawing his divine sense, Gu Changge finally spoke.

The secret realm should be real.

Gu Changge turned his gaze to Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu, who were standing nearby.

Since joining the sect, Ruobai and Hanyu have stayed in the Qingxuan Sect. This is a good opportunity to let them go out and temper themselves, as well as broaden their horizons.

Hearing this, Xuanyangzi immediately nodded.

Since it is real, I will select a few peak masters to lead the team and pick some outstanding disciples from each peak to go together, so they can look out for each other.

No need.

Gu Changge shook his head. The two of them will not go with you. Only by venturing out on their own can they truly be tempered. You just need to lead the team to fight for resources; there is no need to worry about them.

When Gu Changge's divine sense swept across the core of the secret realm and touched that invisible restriction, it suddenly paused slightly.

Interesting. Deep within this secret realm, there is actually a restriction that suppresses cultivation realms. Whether it is the King Realm or the Heaven and Earth Realm, once they step inside, their cultivation will be suppressed to the Purple Mansion Realm.

When the time comes, those higher-ups of factions who are used to relying on their high cultivation to bully others will suddenly find that their cultivation is useless. They will probably be shocked and furious. It will definitely be a good show to watch.

It is the perfect chance for Ruobai and Hanyu to test their skills in this fair environment, see the results of their recent cultivation, and also let them witness the true colors of the various factions in Xuanzhou.

At this moment, a roaring explosion of spiritual energy suddenly erupted from the bamboo terrace.

Next to the jade barrel where Li Xuanfeng was, a pale purple spiritual light suddenly surged, forming a small spiritual energy vortex.

The aura around him climbed steadily, directly breaking through the shackles of the peak Purple Mansion Realm and firmly stepping into the Cave Heaven Realm!

Shi Jingxian and Lin Mochen were not to be outdone. Golden light and earthy yellow spiritual light shimmered around them respectively, and their cultivation firmly stopped at the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm. The condensation of their physical bodies and spiritual energy was several times stronger than before.

The sword-shaped spiritual light around Shen Jinghong grew increasingly solid. He had also broken through to the Purple Mansion Realm, and his control over his sword body had deepened by another level.

The four of them stepped out of the jade barrels one after another, their faces filled with the joy of breaking through.

Seeing this scene, Xuanyangzi's pupils shrank abruptly. He then took a few steps forward, walked around the four of them, reached out to check Li Xuanfeng's aura, and spoke in a tone full of marvel.

The Cave Heaven Realm! It really is the Cave Heaven Realm! It's only been how long, and you've actually improved this much!

He looked at Shi Jingxian and Lin Mochen, then at Shen Jinghong, so excited that his whisk swayed.

Jingxian and Mochen reached the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm, and Jinghong's sword intent has also refined—this speed of improvement is simply a miracle!

Shi Wanshan also came over and patted Li Xuanfeng on the shoulder, his tone carrying a bit of envy.

His strength made Li Xuanfeng stagger half a step, rubbing the old marks on his black iron sword with his knuckles.

Good boy! Reaching the Cave Heaven Realm at your age, you could be an elder or even a sect master in other sects in Xuanzhou! Back when I broke through to the Cave Heaven Realm, I suffered for five whole years!

Li Xuanfeng clenched his fists, feeling the spiritual energy in his body that was several times thicker than before, his eyes full of excitement.

I used to hear how powerful Cave Heaven Realm cultivators were, but now that I've broken through myself, I know that the power of this realm is actually this robust. Thank you, Martial Uncle Gu, for the spiritual liquid!

As he spoke, he subconsciously threw a punch. The pale purple spiritual energy wrapped in a strong wind actually left a shallow fist mark on the bluestone slab, drawing the attention of Shi Jingxian and the others.

The looks Shen Jinghong, Lin Mochen, and the others directed at Gu Changge were also full of gratitude.

Listening to their words and looking at the vibrant young figures in front of him, Xuanyangzi's mind suddenly flashed to the upcoming Grand Competition of the Seven Sects of Xuanzhou.

In previous years' competitions, the cultivation of the participating disciples from various sects mostly stayed at the Core Formation Stage. Occasionally, when one or two early-stage Purple Mansion Realm cultivators appeared, they would be praised everywhere as favored children of heaven. In most years, the seven major sects couldn't even scrape together a single Purple Mansion Realm disciple.

But looking at the Qingxuan Sect now, Li Xuanfeng was already at the Cave Heaven Realm, Shi Jingxian and Lin Mochen had reached the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm, and Shen Jinghong had also broken through to the Purple Mansion Realm, not to mention Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu.

In the future, when the hundred disciples selected to enter the Cangyun Secret Realm grow up, the Purple Mansion Realm cultivators of the Qingxuan Sect will probably be clustering together.

By the way, there is another major event right now. In Luoxia Valley, ten thousand miles to the southwest, an ancient secret realm is about to open. This time, Peak Master Shi will lead the team and select outstanding disciples from the sect to go together.

Xuanyangzi pondered for a moment and arranged for the few of them.

The four of you have just broken through, so it is a good time to go to the secret realm for some tempering. You can fight for opportunities and also hone your practical combat abilities.

"However, demonic beasts are entrenched within the secret realm, and other factions are eyeing it from the outside. You must be cautious when you go. Do not just focus on snatching treasures; safety comes first."

Gu Changge's voice rang out softly.

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