410 Strange Phenomena in the Spiritual Realm

The interior of the "Changbai Spiritual Realm" is no different from the outside world.

It was warm like springtime, with lush vegetation and the sun shining in the sky.

An ordinary person entering would not realize that they have entered a completely different world.

However, Qiu Ying and Liu Xuan, both True Lord of the Immortal Sect, were naturally familiar with this scene.

The two looked around and made their comments at a leisurely pace:

"With an area of only 1,000 square kilometers and a low concentration of spiritual energy, it really is small and impoverished."

"That's normal, otherwise the Heavenly Monarch would have kicked the door down long ago, and it wouldn't have been our turn."

Having grown accustomed to magnificent spiritual realms that exist in their own world, seeing such a small one naturally fills one with a sense of superiority.

But the next second, their expressions suddenly changed drastically, and they flashed to the edge of the Spirit Realm.

There was a semi-transparent barrier here, straight down, and extremely neat.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the entire spiritual realm was surrounded by such "semi-transparent barriers" on all four sides and above.

This world is like a cube-shaped crystal box!

"Under hydrostatic equilibrium, the Spirit Realm should be spherical..."

Liu Xuan's eyes flickered as he probed Qiu Ying:

"It's square... Could it have been created by human hands?"

"Impossible!"

Qiu Ying said solemnly, "Creating a spiritual realm is an ability only Tribulation Heavenly Monarch possesses! If the Golden People had Heavenly Monarch, would they have ended up in such a sorry state?"

The Great Jin Dynasty abdicated, Golden Aristocrat fled in disarray, even having a fight break out on their own doorstep. It didn't seem like there was Tribulation Heavenly Monarch suppressing them at all...

Moreover, such a person is like a whale in a pond; there's no way they can hide it.

But this square-shaped spiritual realm reveals a completely opposite conclusion...

Liu Xuan speculated, "Could it be that it was created by ancient immortals and has Spiritual Vein that leads directly to the Earth Core, which is why it has been able to survive until now, and then the Jurchens picked it up?"

He retorted as soon as he finished speaking:

"No! If that were the case, the Heavenly Monarch would have already tracked them down..."

"Moreover, the concentration of spiritual energy is also below standard."

After tentatively adding a sentence, Qiu Ying's expression immediately turned extremely ugly:

"Unable to contact the outside world! This place is completely isolated!"

Liu Xuan also tried quickly, his face grim as he said, "We can't contact the Heavenly Monarch..."

Their greatest asset was not their own cultivation or magical treasures, but the spirit of their respective Heavenly Monarch residing within them.

A single thought is enough to draw the attention of a Tribulation Heavenly Monarch.

However, this place completely isolates the inside from the outside, rendering the greatest deterrent ineffective.

Upon hearing this bad news, the two were stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with excitement!

This spiritual realm clearly holds immense secrets, and naturally, it also holds immense benefits; any minor risks are insignificant!

"First, drag the Jurchens out and ask them what happened!"

Having made up her mind, Qiu Ying flew towards the center of the spiritual realm without saying a word.

There is a palace complex there, modeled after the Forbidden City, which was clearly built by the Jurchens.

Liu Xuan quickly followed, but remained quite a distance from Qiu Ying.

The benefits haven't been seen yet; the two are only temporarily at peace.

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The palace complex at the very center of the spiritual realm is called "Qingning Palace".

As a sacred site and a place of great historical significance, the Jin Dynasty emperors throughout history attached great importance to this place and repeatedly added to and expanded it.

It has grown to a considerable size, covering over a million square meters, and houses countless treasures.

At this moment, Hua Ruoxi, wearing gloves, was leading a group of eunuchs to count the antiques that had been brought in.

Just as I was carefully packing a national treasure-level "Flying Horse of Gansu" into a box, I suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.

"Godfather, Prince Qing requests your presence!"

A Little Yellow rushed in, his voice trembling, "Two True Lord from the Immortal Sects have entered!"

"What's the panic? Just get the job done!"

Hua Ruoxi scolded him and quickly used her movement technique to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, where Prince Qing was located.

King Qingqing was the one who took away the corpse of a demon infant after the destruction of the Jiu Shan Sect, and he was also the one who gave Fan Chengxun <Taotie Swallowing Heaven Method>.

Upon meeting, the Manifestation went straight to the point:

"Things have changed. Manager Hua, quickly take the younger generation to Izumo for temporary refuge. You must protect them."

"This old servant will certainly not let anything happen to my masters."

Manager Hua bowed respectfully in response.

Prince Qing trusted this eunuch, who had served in the palace since childhood for 70 years, and gave him further instructions:

"Take all those cultural relics and antiques with you."

Hua Ruoxi suddenly looked up, hesitatingly saying, "These are all national treasures..."

"What national treasure? They're just ordinary people's handicrafts, utterly useless."

Prince Qing waved his hand and said:

"With these things, one can exchange them for the younger generation to study at the Izumo Army Academy and become the Emperor's protégés. This is a blessing earned through three lifetimes of good deeds. If I hadn't studied there, this would not have been possible."

Hua Ruoxi could not disobey the order of a Manifestation, and could only helplessly say:

"Then let me go and say goodbye to Your Majesty."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted deeper into the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Prince Qing's face darkened. "Do you, old servant, suspect that I forged an imperial edict?"

Hua Ruoxi repeatedly said she dared not, and just then, a gentle male voice came from deep within the Imperial Ancestral Temple:

"Anda, go ahead and take good care of Xianyu and the others. I... will bring you back as soon as possible."

An Da means a familiar partner and friend.

The speaker was none other than the current "Emperor Taikang," and the fact that a eunuch could be addressed in such a manner by him speaks volumes about the emperor's trust in him.

"Your servant obeys!"

Hua Ruoxi knelt down directly in the direction of the sound, her head hitting the ground with a loud thud, and without saying a word, she accepted the order.

Seeing him hurry away, Prince Qing said indifferently, "This servant is quite loyal; it's a blessing for His Your Majesty."

"Anda entered the palace at the age of three. The late Emperor, I, and Xianyu all watched Anda grow up, so we can naturally entrust him with our care. It's just that I don't know if we'll ever see him again."

Emperor Taikang was filled with melancholy, Prince Qing immediately laughed:

"Your Majesty, do not worry. Once your 'Taotie Ascension Method' is perfected, you will possess combat power comparable to Heavenly Monarch. At that time, you can simply return to the mountains to restore order."

"I have already intensified my cultivation, but the two True Lords from the Immortal Sects have come with ill intentions..."

"These are just provisions delivered to our doorstep! The two are suspicious of our spiritual realm and will surely come over soon. Your Majesty can seize the opportunity to take them!"

As they were discussing it, suddenly the ground shook violently, and a magnitude 7 earthquake struck.

Looking up, I saw a dark crack shattered in the sky above the Spirit Realm by a fist!

"A strike from Martial Saint!?"

Prince Qing immediately lost his composure.

Emperor Taikang, unsure of his ability to deal with the Martial Saint, hurriedly said, "Quickly seek help from Izumo Emperor! Let's see his sincerity."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a group of nobles with Money-Rat Tail rushed over, wailing and shouting:

"It's over! The immortal sects have invaded! We're all going to be captured and have our tendons pulled out!"

"Didn't Prince Qing say that seeking refuge with Izumo would be foolproof? Why hasn't the Emperor come to our rescue yet?"

"We can help pacify the land; the Emperor cannot stand idly by!"

Prince Qing's expression was rather unpleasant. His Emperor Your Majesty was busy with the tribulation of lightning, how could he be disturbed by such a trivial matter!

At this moment, the earthquake subsided, and the Martial Saint outside made no further move.

Prince Qing decisively said:

"Don't panic, everyone. This should be some kind of one-time measure. As for those True Lords and Grandmaster, no matter how many come, they'll just be freeloaders!"

The words had barely left his mouth when a person wrapped in a long spear crawled in...