Secret Realm Grand Competition

"Senior Brothers and Sisters, Junior Brother has something to ask." Zhang Tie said solemnly, his expression serious.

"You want to ask about the Sect's Secret Realm Grand Competition, right?" Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng replied calmly, as if he had already anticipated Zhang Tie's thoughts.

"Exactly, please guide me, Senior Disciple Brother." Zhang Tie quickly replied.

"Actually, even if you didn't ask, I would have explained it clearly to you. After all, many of us here might not participate in this competition, but you definitely have to be there." Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng looked like he could predict anything. He then glanced at the other junior brothers and sisters and asked, "How much do you all know about the Sect's Secret Realm Grand Competition?"

"I know a bit. I heard that the Sect's Secret Realm Grand Competition is held once every sixty years in a mysterious spatial realm. All sects with Core Formation stage cultivators can participate, and the ranking in the competition directly determines the allocation of cultivation resources in the Crimson Fire Nation." Second Senior Brother Duan Feng frowned slightly and continued, "I heard from my family elders that every competition is extremely brutal. Hundreds of people go in, and only a few dozen can come out in the end." After speaking, he looked at Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng and stopped talking.

Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng nodded, then took a sip of tea and slowly said, "Duan Feng is correct. Although there are some minor discrepancies, most of the information is accurate. Have you all considered this question: the Crimson Fire Nation is vast, rich in resources, and has many sects, but why haven't there been frequent sect wars to snatch resources?"

Everyone looked at each other. Suddenly, Fifth Senior Sister Lin Yan said uncertainly, "Could it be that the deterrence of the Crimson Fire Sect makes other sects afraid to act rashly?"

Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng shook his head and said, "Of course not. In fact, hundreds of years ago, sect wars did occur frequently, and the Crimson Fire Sect merely played the role of a mediator. However, later, someone suddenly discovered an entrance to a secret realm. But it was soon discovered that only cultivators in the Qi Refining stage under twenty years old could enter this secret realm. Those who exceeded this limit couldn't even get in. This situation caused many sects to send a large number of Qi Refining stage disciples to explore. As a result, numerous rare treasures, and even spirit medicines that had already disappeared from the outside world, reappeared. This quickly attracted the attention of behemoths like the Crimson Fire Sect, and they subsequently sealed the entrance to the secret realm."

Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng took another sip of tea and continued, "Because of this secret realm, many sects fought fiercely. Although I can't defeat your high-level cultivators, I can kill your low-level cultivators. You can't possibly keep your low-level disciples from leaving the sect forever, can you? Your disciples all have families, right? For a time, the entire Crimson Fire Nation was in chaos, and even sects from other countries attempted to sneak in.

Finally, under the leadership of the Crimson Fire Sect, they united with many other sects to jointly establish rules. Each sect with a Core Formation stage cultivator could send twenty people into it. Other sects were not allowed to enter, and sects not from the Crimson Fire Nation were strictly prohibited from entering. Violators would be jointly eliminated by the allied sects."

"Then, according to this, it should be an opportunity, so why did so many people die? Could it be that the demonic beasts inside are too powerful?" Sixth Senior Brother Ye Chen suddenly asked.

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"In the beginning, everyone coexisted peacefully. Even if there were casualties, they were mostly accidental. According to the disciples who came out, the strongest demonic beasts inside were only second-tier demonic beasts, but they were all in the depths of the secret realm. As long as one didn't actively seek death, it wasn't considered dangerous. However, it was later discovered that this secret realm only opened once every sixty years, which caused the mentality of various sects to change. Once they entered the secret realm, it was a fight to the death. Most cultivators died from mutual slaughter, and later it was used as the ranking of the strength of various sects in the Crimson Fire Nation."

"Then how does this relate to Junior Brother Zhang? There are countless cultivators stronger than him in the Qi Refining stage in the sect. Why must Junior Brother Zhang participate?" Sixth Senior Brother Ye Chen asked again.

"Just over two hundred years ago, a sect suddenly realized that although the secret realm restricted entry to those with the highest cultivation of the ninth layer of Qi Refining and under twenty years of age, Qi Refining stage Body Cultivation cultivators under twenty years old were not subject to this restriction. As for whether higher Body Cultivation realms could enter, it is unknown, because no one has ever heard of anyone reaching the Aperture Opening Realm at the age of twenty. And this sect made a fortune in this competition, and in the next sixty years, they gained two more Core Formation stage cultivators." Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng replied.

"So, the secret realm will open in three years, and all major sects are looking for disciples with outstanding Body Cultivation talent. Due to the age restriction, even if they find them earlier, their age might exceed the limit. That's why Junior Brother Zhang is receiving so much attention," Sixth Senior Brother Ye Chen nodded in realization.

"So, Junior Brother, in these three years, you must do your best to improve your Body Cultivation realm. Whatever resources you need, just ask your Master. The sect will definitely agree. Compared to the Sect's Secret Realm Grand Competition in three years, these resources are nothing. The stronger your own strength, the higher your chance of survival." Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng continued.

"I understand, Senior Disciple Brother. I will definitely strive to improve my cultivation. I just don't know what the strongest Body Cultivation realm was in previous competitions?" Zhang Tie asked.

"According to records, it should be the middle stage of the Meridian Casting Realm. However, realm is only one aspect. Magic treasures, spirit medicines, talismans, etc., are all manifestations of combat power. Currently, the highest level treasures that have appeared in the competition are talisman treasures and third-tier talismans, both equivalent to a single strike from a Core Formation stage cultivator. So, Junior Brother, you must not be careless," Mo Feng reminded him.

"Then wouldn't it be invincible if I brought dozens of third-tier talismans or multiple talisman treasures? If I brought a fourth-tier talisman, wouldn't I be able to walk sideways?" Ye Chen suddenly interjected.

"With the cultivation of the ninth layer of Qi Refining, one cannot activate a fourth-tier talisman at all. Fourth-tier talismans and above are called spirit talismans, which can only be activated by the Nascent Soul power of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. Even for talisman treasures and third-tier talismans, Qi Refining stage cultivators will have to exhaust all their spiritual power to use them, and the casting time is long. Unless it is a special situation, no enemy will stand by and watch you cast a killing move," Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng slowly explained again.

"Thank you, Senior Brothers and Sisters, for clearing my doubts. I hope you will continue to guide me in the future." Zhang Tie stood up and clasped his fists in a solemn bow.

"Since you are our Junior Brother, it is only natural. You don't need to be polite. It's getting late, so we will take our leave. If you need anything, send a transmission jade slip," Senior Disciple Brother Mo Feng also stood up and said.

After that, everyone bid farewell and left the cave dwelling, leaving only Zhang Tie alone in the hall. Zhang Tie stood up and took a good look around his cave dwelling. He sighed in his heart, truly worthy of a major sect. This cave dwelling was fully equipped with a bedroom, a practice room, and an alchemy room. Zhang Tie let out a long sigh, feeling that he could finally settle down for a while.

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