Entering the Secret Realm

"Can't we just have a friendly spar? It doesn't have to be a fight to the death!"

Shen Long asked, puzzled.

Master Ice Silkworm nodded and said, "Senior Qin's suggestion is not accepted by the other Nascent Soul Cultivator. It concerns a Qingxu Crystal Ore Vein, so we cannot be careless. Simply put, regardless of the outcome, we must get a share. Non-Self would have to unite with other countries to deal with the Sky Wolf Tribe and the Thunder Eagle Tribe. However, by then, the two major tribes will also invite helpers. At that time, no matter which side occupies the mine, they will not get much."

The pie is only so big; the more forces get involved, the less each person gets.

The appearance of the Secret Realm gave the leaders of both sides a new solution. Each side proposed an allocation plan that was acceptable to the other. Each side would send three hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator into the Secret Realm to search for treasures. The side with the most survivors would have its allocation plan implemented.

"Are there Third-Rank Spirit Beast or powerful restrictions within the Secret Realm?"

Shen Long continued to ask.

"We've already sent some people in to investigate, but so far we haven't found Third-Rank Spirit Beast. There are quite a few second-tier Demon Beast, though. We've analyzed it, and that Secret Realm is most likely a remnant of some Fire Sun Race, used to train future generations."

"Master Ice Silkworm said."

The Fire Sun Race was once very powerful, encompassing multiple tribes. Some of these tribes possessed Secret Realm used to hone their descendants and select outstanding members of the clan.

"Since Master has given the order, this disciple will certainly obey. Master, is there a mission for you to send me in?"

Shen Long asked.

Master Ice Silkworm showed an approving expression and said, "That's right. Someone discovered a Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Tree inside. It's already ripe. Spirit Beast Spirit Insect below the fourth rank who consume this fruit can increase their chances of mutation. I'm letting you go in to pick the Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Fruit. Going in has its benefits. Aunt Du said that you can keep a quarter of the spirit medicine spirit medicine you bring out and hand them over as Merit Points. If you bring out anything particularly precious, there will be a generous reward, including Golden Core Spirit Item and Tribulation Transcending treasures."

"Yes, Your disciple obeys."

Shen Long assured him.

Master Ice Silkworm took out two Talisman that shimmered with spiritual light and handed them to Shen Long, saying, "These are Third Rank Talisman, one for attack and one for defense. They're for your survival. Whether you can get the Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Fruit is secondary; the most important thing is that you get out alive."

"Thank you, Master!"

Shen Long thanked him and accepted the two Talisman with both hands.

"This is the location where the Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Tree grows. Each person's starting point inside the Secret Realm is different. The location of the Five-Colored Jade Ganoderma Tree is guarded by Mutated Spirit Beast, so you must be extra careful and not let your guard down."

Master Ice Silkworm gave Shen Long earnest instructions, then took out a piece of Cyan Beast Hide and handed it to him.

Shen Long readily agreed and put away the animal hide.

Master Ice Silkworm gave Shen Long a few instructions and told him to go back and prepare.

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In Sky Wolf City, in a vast manor, Gu Bing and Tali sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, while three identical men in golden robes stood respectfully to the side.

"We've sent you into this Secret Realm to search for treasure. We hope you can obtain that item and bring it out. We will reward you handsomely."

Gu Bing said.

"Yes, Ancient Priest."

A burly man in a golden shirt answered.

"Gu Tian, you three brothers all possess the cultivation of the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, and your strength is considerable. However, do not underestimate the heroes of the world; there are many experts among the Human Race. I hope you will not be careless."

Gu Bing gave his instructions.

"Ancient Priest."

Gu Tian readily agreed, his expression respectful.

"Alright, you can go and prepare! When the Secret Realm opens, you'll be given a few Third Rank Talisman for protection."

Gu Bing waved his hand, dismissing them.

"Was that Secret Realm really left behind by the Fire Sun Race? There are even omissions."

"That's what Tali said."

After the Barbarian Race destroyed the Fire Sun Race, they plundered cultivation resources and explored Secret Realm.

"What's so strange about that? Only a few people know about the existence of the Secret Realm. The Fire Sun Race is very powerful, and with the outbreak of the Realm War, many tribes were wiped out. Those who knew about it either committed suicide or fled the East Hua Cultivation World. It's hard to say. However, for the Secret Realm to allow Core Formation Cultivator to enter, either the Formation has stopped operating, or it was originally designed to hone Core Formation Cultivator. We sent some cultivators in to search for treasures, but we didn't find Third-Rank Spirit Beast."

Gu Bing said.

"The Secret Realm is quite large, and only a few cultivators have been sent in. It's impossible to explore it thoroughly in a short time, and there's no guarantee there won't be any Third-Rank Spirit Beast."

"That's what Tali said."

"That's true. That's why we're giving Gu Tian and the others Third Rank Talisman. The elite disciples of the Human Race will definitely also take Third Rank Talisman with them when they go treasure hunting."

Gu Bing said.

Tali nodded and said nothing more.

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Three days passed quickly. Barbarian-Resisting City, there was a vast Bluestone Square.

Three hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator, including Shen Long, Lin Sisi, and Xu Yunfeng, gathered here, each with a different expression.

Each of the three kingdoms selected one hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator to enter the Secret Realm, and each sect also selected some Foundation Establishment Cultivator. There was an agreement between the Human Race and the Barbarian Race, as well as an agreement within the Human Race itself. If the human Human Race, there was also an internal distribution plan within the three kingdoms. The kingdom with the most Foundation Establishment Cultivator surviving would receive the most benefits.

Simply put, it's about Human Race and Barbarian Race dividing the pie. The portion that Human Race get is then divided among the three kingdoms, and then further divided within each kingdom. Whoever has the most surviving disciples gets the lion's share.

In the square stands a magnificent golden hall with the three large characters "Gathering Immortals Hall" inscribed on its plaque.

Du Yinyin and a tall, ruddy-faced old man in white robes walked out of the Gathering Immortals Hall, followed by Master Ice Silkworm and more than a dozen Core Formation Cultivator.

"Madam Du, everyone is here, let's set off!"

The old man in white robes spoke in a loud voice.

Qin Lei, Nascent Soul Early Stage, comes from the Cold Flame Sect.

Du Yinyin nodded, summoned a flying boat that shimmered with red light, and boarded it. Qin Lei followed closely behind, and Core Formation Cultivator such as Master Ice Silkworm followed one after another. Foundation Establishment Cultivator such as Shen Long boarded the boat last.

Du Yinyin made a hand seal, and the Red Flying Boat immediately emitted a dazzling red light, flying into the sky and quickly disappearing into the horizon.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator personally piloted the flying Law Treasure, and the speed was very fast.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the Red Flying Boat came to a stop and appeared above a vast, boundless Emerald Green Mountain Range, where a group of Human Race cultivators were stationed.

The Red Flying Boat landed atop a high peak, and a tall, thin old man in a golden robe spoke up, "Fellow Daoist Qin, Madam Du, you've finally arrived."

True Monarch Xuanyang, Nascent Soul Middle Stage, Great Elder of the Mystic Yang Sect.

"Have the Barbarian Race arrived yet?"

Qin Lei asked.

"We arrived a long time ago and have been waiting for you."

"That's what True Monarch Xuanyang said."

"Then contact them, open the entrance, and let the younger generation go in to search for treasure!"

Du Yinyin said.

True Monarch Xuanyang flicked his right hand, and a golden Banner Flag flew out, instantly growing larger and emitting a dazzling golden light.

A horn sounded, and a pure white centipede flew over. Gu Bing, Tali, and hundreds of other Barbarian Race cultivators stood on the back of the White Centipede, most of them at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Open the entrance! Send people in together."

True Monarch Xuanyang's voice wasn't loud, but it carried for dozens of miles around.

With a flick of his wrist, the golden Banner Flag shone brightly, radiating a vast expanse of delicate golden light. This light struck a point in the void, causing ripples to spread. A Cyan Light Gate appeared, appearing and disappearing in the distance.

Gu Bing raised his right hand, and a round bead shimmering with white light shot out, striking the Cyan Light Gate. The Cyan Light Gate rippled and opened instantly.

"Go in quickly! This will last for one month. After one month, we will reopen the entrance. You can crush the Teleportation Talisman to be teleported out. After one month, we will not be able to wait."

"That's what True Monarch Xuanyang said."

The cultivation Immortal Realm has developed for so long and has rich experience in exploring unknown Secret Realm. The entrance to an unknown Secret Realm may be in a dangerous place or have many restrictions. In this case, it is natural to use Teleportation Talisman in conjunction with Formation to teleport treasure hunters out.

Before setting off, Shen Long and the others each received a Teleportation Talisman. Teleportation Talisman are not easy to make; otherwise, the Three Kingdoms would not have sent three hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but more.

Shen Long and thirty other Foundation Establishment Cultivator flew towards the Cyan Light Gate and entered the Secret Realm one after another.

After passing through the Secret Realm, Shen Long felt a blur before his eyes and found himself in a dark and damp cave.

He used his spiritual eye technique and was horrified to discover that swarms of poisonous scorpions were flying towards him. These scorpions were entirely green, with wings on their backs, black stingers, and emerald green eyes.

"Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion!"

Shen Long recognized the demonic insect; it was a gregarious insect with potent venom.

They all opened their mouths and spewed out streams of extremely foul-smelling venom, heading straight for Shen Long.

With a slight flick of his wrist, Shen Long caused the Five Spirit Beads to emit a dazzling spiritual light, and a thick, Five-Colored Light Screen appeared, protecting Shen Long's entire body.

The dense venom fell onto the Five-Colored Light Screen, Five-Colored Light Screen immediately emitted a puff of blue smoke.

Shen Long raised both hands simultaneously, and two Giant Fireball shot out, slamming into the two Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

A deafening explosion rang out, and billowing flames engulfed the figures of the two Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

Shen Long summoned the Separating Fire Banner, infused it with Law Power, and a dazzling red light emerged from its surface. He grasped the Separating Fire Banner with both hands, gave it a gentle shake, and a large expanse of Crimson Flame swept out, meeting the oncoming Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

A tremendous explosion rang out, and flames engulfed the figure of the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

Shen Long released the Iron Tail Scorpion, which charged towards the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

The Iron Tail Scorpion let out a sharp hiss, and the head of a Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion slumped, dazed. Before it could recover, the Iron Tail Scorpion's stinger struck its head, and the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion fell to the ground.

There are thousands of Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion in the cave, more than a hundred of which are second-tier Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion. The Scorpion King is a late-stage second-tier scorpion and is fighting with the Iron Tail Scorpion.

Shen Long patted a golden Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, and more than 50,000 Gold-Eating Ant flew out. After spinning around, they transformed into Golden Arrow that headed straight for the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion.

Golden Arrow struck the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion one after another, piercing their bodies. The Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion spewed venomous fire, which struck some of the Golden Arrow, causing a large number of Gold-Eating Ant to fall to the ground.

The Scorpion King was fighting the Iron Tail Scorpion. Its attack methods were not strong, mainly consisting of spitting out poisonous fire and venom. The Iron Tail Scorpion Iron Tail Scorpion mastered Divine Sense Attack, and the Scorpion King was no match for it. Before long, the Scorpion King was defeated and killed by the Iron Tail Scorpion.

Without the Scorpion King's command, the remaining Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion were no match for Shen Long.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Shen Long had dealt with all the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion, leaving none behind.

Shen Long's gaze fell on the lower right corner of the cave, where dozens of small, bright green flowers came into view. The petals were round, and the surface of the flower stems had some sharp thorns.

"Green Mandala Flower!"

Shen Long's face lit up with joy. The Green Mandala Flower is highly poisonous and is favored by poisonous insects and beasts. These Green Mandala Flower are at least a hundred years old and at most more than three hundred years old.

Shen Long strode over, put on gloves, and carefully dug out all the Green Mandala Flower, placing them into jade boxes.

He collected the corpse of the Green-Eyed Flying Scorpion and walked outside, with the Iron Tail Scorpion leading the way.

Upon exiting the cave, Shen Long found himself in a small valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a Cyan Miasma filling the air above.

He took out a Feather Fan that shimmered with a blue light, and with a gentle wave, a blue gust of wind swept out, dispersing the Cyan Miasma.

Shen Long flew into the air on his magical artifact, took out a piece of Cyan Beast Hide, and looked around with a furrowed brow.

This is a map given by Master Ice Silkworm, which only shows a portion of the Secret Realm realm. He can't find any places that overlap with the map, so he can only proceed step by step.

That's how uncharted Secret Realm are; there's no complete map, you have to explore them slowly.

Shen Long released the Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada- Hundred-Eyed Golden Cicada, which is currently at the late stage of the second tier. It can see the situation within a radius of fifty miles. It should be noted that most Foundation Establishment Cultivator ' Divine Sense can only detect up to fifty miles. Foundation Establishment Cultivator with stronger Divine Sense can detect even further. Shen Long is one of them.

He had been wearing the Spirit-Nourishing Pendant for over twenty years, and his Divine Sense had continuously improved. His Divine Sense could now detect situations within eighty li (approximately 40 kilometers), but beyond that, he could not see clearly.

"Spirit-Nourishing Flower! There are so many of them!"

Shen Long's face lit up with joy.

A sharp bird cry came from high above, startling Shen Long.

He made a hand seal and quickly landed on the ground.

Iron Tail Scorpion led the way, with Shen Long following behind, moving southwest.

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A vast, boundless Cyan Dense Forest was filled with a deafening roar. Some green bamboos were uprooted by the powerful shockwave, and billowing dust filled the air.

Deep in the bamboo forest, a tall man in golden robes lay in a pool of blood. Judging from his physique and clothing, he was clearly a Barbarian Race cultivator. His face was filled with disbelief, and there was a horrifying bloody hole in his chest. He was lifeless.

A yellow Single-Horned Rhinoceros was not far away, Single-Horned Rhinoceros horn stained with blood.

His luck was extremely bad; he was teleported directly next to a third -Third-Rank Spirit Beast Third-Rank Spirit Beast and was killed by it.

The Single-Horned Rhinoceros opened its blood-red maw, spewing out a beam of yellow light that enveloped the Barbarian Race cultivator's corpse, which it then swallowed whole.

Six hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivator entered the Secret Realm. Some were very lucky and were teleported to the vicinity of rare spirit medicine herbs and fruits, while others were very unlucky and were teleported to the vicinity of Third-Rank Spirit Beast -Third-Rank Spirit Beast, where they were killed. It varied from person to person.