Unlike the four great sacred lands and four divine dynasties, which stood in opposition to one another, the three Eternal Families maintained much closer relations.
Before long, groups from the various factions entered the Xuantian Secret Realm in batches.
After the fifth batch of Lihuo Holy Land disciples entered the Xuantian Secret Realm, it was Qianyuan Divine Dynasty's turn.
Gu Changge led the younger generation of Qianyuan Divine Dynasty, along with disciples from Jade Pool Holy Land and Moon Worship Sacred Land, into the secret realm.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission: Enter the Xuantian Secret Realm (1/1). Reward: one Snowy Wave Crossbow (Emperor Grade Low Rank), 100 System Points."
The system's notification sounded.
"System, retrieve the Snowy Wave Crossbow."
Gu Changge silently commanded in his heart. Then, a divine crossbow as white as snow appeared in his hand.
The Snowy Wave Crossbow was an Emperor Artifact once wielded by the Snowy Wave Emperor. It required no bolts, for as long as one activated Spiritual Power, it would form Snowy Wave bolts made entirely of Spiritual Power.
"Not bad. A fine crossbow."
Gu Changge said to himself.
The moment they entered the Xuantian Secret Realm, they could feel dense spiritual energy rushing at them head-on. Gu Changge estimated that the spiritual energy here rivaled that of the nine Emperor Grade Top Rank Spirit Gathering Arrays laid within the core cultivation grounds of Qianyuan Divine Dynasty's imperial capital.
"As expected of a secret realm created by the Profound Heaven Emperor. There must be an unparalleled grand formation at its center, one even more advanced than a Spirit Gathering Array."
Gu Changge said.
Because the rules of the secret realm were not yet complete, everyone was randomly teleported upon entry. Unless they entered together, it was difficult to meet after entering the secret realm.
After entering the Xuantian Secret Realm, Gu Changge and his group were teleported onto a spiritual mountain.
"I wonder what Prince Changge intends to seize after entering the secret realm—Emperor Artifacts, or Emperor Scriptures?"
At this moment, Li Xianhan asked Gu Changge.
"I do not particularly care. Let fate decide. If I happen across one or two Emperor Artifacts or Emperor pills, that would be even better. If not, then so be it."
With the system at his disposal, Gu Changge had no need to worry about Emperor Artifacts or Emperor pills, which was why he said so.
At this moment, Gu Changge checked today's daily missions.
Daily Missions: (1): Obtain an Emperor Grade Pill (0/1) (2): Use an Emperor Grade Talisman once (0/1) (3): Obtain an Emperor Grade formation (0/1)
"Looks like I will have to find a way to get my hands on the core Emperor formation of the Xuantian Secret Realm."
Gu Changge said as he looked at the mission panel.
Throughout the Myriad Worlds, secret realms came in countless forms. Some were mountain ranges stretching tens of thousands of miles, some were island seas, some might be vast forests, while others might be deserts. What terrain a secret realm possessed depended entirely on a Great Emperor's whim when creating it.
The terrain of this Xuantian Secret Realm was a mountain range, and the place where Gu Changge and the others had randomly descended was merely one of its peaks.
Apart from having spiritual energy denser than the outside world, the secret realm also concealed many ferocious Demonic Beasts and unpredictable traps.
"Our first priority now is to find the core of the secret realm."
Gu Changge said.
The secret realm core was hidden within the secret realm. It was the most central region, the place that maintained the normal operation of the entire secret realm. Great Emperors would usually place Emperor Weapons, Emperor Scriptures, and Emperor pills there.
Thus, everyone began moving about the mountain peak, searching for the secret realm core.
Roar!
At this moment, the group encountered a herd of Demonic Beasts—a herd of Golden Horned Horses.
Golden Horned Horses generally possessed strength at the first or second level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm. They were named for the golden horn growing from their heads.
"Everyone, be careful! Those with sufficient strength, go hunt the Golden Horned Horses. Those without strength, stay to the side and do not let yourselves get hurt."
Gu Changge shouted.
Thus, the disciples below the Marrow Cleansing Realm all retreated to the side, while the Marrow Cleansing Realm disciples each unleashed their strength and began fighting the Golden Horned Horses.
"Little Tian, Little Mo, Little Bing, Little Yan, come out."
With a wave of his hand, Gu Changge summoned the Ink Profound Flood Dragon, Sky Winged Tiger, Frost Giant Wolf, and Flame Giant Wolf.
All of them possessed strength at the fourth or fifth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm. Against Golden Horned Horses that were only at the first or second level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, they easily killed several.
Roar!
Just then, an even more powerful roar came from nearby. A demonic horse with a golden horn atop its head and a pair of golden wings on its body came galloping over.
"Careful, it is the Golden Horned Horse King!"
Gu Changge said.
The Golden Horned Horse King charged straight at Su Luowei.
Just as the Golden Horned Horse King was about to crash into Su Luowei, Gu Changge hurriedly grabbed her and threw himself to the side with her, evading its attack.
"Th-thank you."
Su Luowei said to Gu Changge, her cheeks flushing red.
"No need to thank me. If you truly want to repay me, why not become my maid?"
Seizing the opportunity just after saving Su Luowei, Gu Changge spoke in order to complete the mission issued by the system.
"Ah, th-that is not impossible..."
Su Luowei looked at the man who had saved her life and spoke softly.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission: Subdue the Jade Pool Saintess as a maid (1/1). Reward: 300 System Points."
The system's notification sounded.
"Prince Changge truly has fine fortune with women. You have actually taken three Saintesses as your maids."
At this moment, Li Xianhan said.
"Ahem, well... let fate decide, let fate decide."
Gu Changge rubbed his nose and said somewhat embarrassedly.
"Then why not let me become Prince Changge's maid as well? What do you think?"
Li Xianhan said.
"Miss Xianhan, please do not joke with me."
Gu Changge said.
"I am not joking. Since you have already taken in the Saintesses of the three great sacred lands, one more would make no difference, right?"
Li Xianhan said seriously.
"Well, if Miss Xianhan insists on doing this, I cannot refuse."
Gu Changge said.
Thus, Li Xianhan became Gu Changge's eighth maid.
Before long, everyone wiped out the herd of Golden Horned Horses. Gu Changge took out a small knife, cut off all their golden horns, and placed them into his storage bag.
These golden horns were excellent materials for forging Spirit Artifacts or setting up spirit formations.
About another hour passed.
At last, Gu Changge and his group found the secret realm core atop a mountain peak.
"We found the secret realm core!"
A disciple cried out in delight.
A majestic palace stood upon the mountain peak.
Gu Changge and his group entered the palace.
Yet to their surprise, the main hall was packed with people, all disciples from the major factions.
"As I said before, each relies on their own ability. But if you cannot hold on to what you get, do not blame others."
Lu Jinxin, the Second Prince of Shihun Divine Dynasty, said.
At this moment, a gloomy glint flashed through the eyes of Shen Changzhi, the Third Prince of Yuhuang Divine Dynasty. He quietly walked over to the Holy Sons of Tianshui Holy Land and Lihuo Holy Land and said, "Since the two of you harbor grievances against Gu Changge, and my Yuhuang Divine Dynasty is Qianyuan Divine Dynasty's sworn enemy, why do the three of us not join forces and seize the treasures they obtain?"
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