[Miluoluo Mountain]

Several days later, the restrictions on Qi Yun Villa were triggered again.

As soon as the door opened, a figure rushed in—it was Ning Feng.

His face showed a hint of fatigue from his journey, yet he couldn't hide his excitement.

Upon entering, he didn't bother with formalities and plopped down heavily on the stone bench. He casually untied a vermilion gourd hanging from his waist, uncorked it, and gulped down several large mouthfuls of the spirit wine.

He finally breathed a long sigh of relief and wiped his mouth.

"I have news!" He caught his breath and got straight to the point, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Qi Yun.

"I spent a fortune and pulled many strings to pry this lead out of a senior brother in the Inner Mansion who was a well-informed intelligence broker."

As he spoke, he carefully took out a letter sealed with a special wax seal from his pocket and solemnly handed it to Qi Yun.

According to him, there are highly likely traces of fire-based Foundation Establishment Object in the [Remnant Realm] here.

This is the closest and most reliable clue I can find to what you're looking for.

Qi Yun's gaze sharpened as he took the letter. With a slight exertion of his fingertips, the wax seal shattered, and he unfolded the paper inside.

There are only three simple and powerful characters above:

[Miluoluo Mountain].

"This [Remnant Realm]," Ning Feng explained immediately after Qi Yun finished reading, "Is said to have been captured and brought back from the edge of the Chaos Realm by a True Lord within the sect about seventy years ago."

It's less than seventy years old, making it quite "fresh" among the many "Remnant Realm".

Therefore, the residual Daoist intent within is relatively active, making it more valuable for exploration.

Currently, the sect is still in the initial exploration stage regarding it, and it has not been fully opened to the public; control is quite strict.

He paused, then lowered his voice. "I heard that currently only disciples with Qi Refining Ninth Layer or above are allowed to apply for entry."

Moreover, the original owner of this [Miluoluo Mountain] was an Arhat in Buddhism, whose cultivation was equivalent to our Foundation Establishment True Person.

A senior brother who had previously gone in to explore and was at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer had caught a glimpse of something from afar. It exuded an extremely strong fire elemental intent, and its flames were dazzling, making it quite extraordinary!

but----"

Ning Feng changed the subject, a hint of uncertainty on his face. "That senior brother was quite far away at the time, and was being chased by the strange thing inside, so he didn't dare to look closely."

Therefore, he couldn't guarantee whether that thing had reached the level of Foundation Establishment spiritual object; he only said that the possibility was very high.

After listening to Ning Feng's explanation, Qi Yun slowly nodded, his fingertips gently stroking the note that read "Miluoluo Mountain".

He can understand this uncertainty.

How precious are concrete, undeniable clues about the Foundation Establishment Object?

If it were 100% certain, it would probably have been absorbed by the sect's higher-ups or those disciples at the Qi Refining Great Perfection long ago, and would never have circulated.

It was even less likely that a disciple with such a shallow foundation could easily buy it.

Having such a "highly plausible" clue is already a pleasant surprise, and it's worth taking the chance.

"Thank you for your hard work." Qi Yun put away the note, looked at Ning Feng, and said sincerely.

"Consider the remaining payment for that batch of talismans as your fee; there's no need to settle it again."

He paused, then promised, "If I truly find something of value here [Miluoluo Mountain], I will repay you handsomely."

Upon hearing this, Ning Feng's face immediately lit up with a smile, his eyes narrowing into slits. He waved his hands repeatedly, saying politely, "Hehehe, Senior Brother Qi, you're too kind. It's nothing, just a small favor!"

However, the smile on his face quickly faded, replaced by a rare serious expression. He leaned forward slightly and said in a very solemn tone, "Whether you thank me or not is another matter."

There's something I need to remind you of.

I've inquired carefully about this [Miluoluo Mountain], and it's definitely not a good place.

It is said that it is extremely dangerous inside, where the obsessions and residual power of Buddhist Arhat after their deaths have transformed into all sorts of strange and troublesome things, and the environment is also very harsh.

Usually, it's only those senior brothers who have profound cultivation and numerous methods at the Qi Refining Great Perfection who occasionally go in together to try their luck and seek fortuitous opportunity.

Very few people at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer manage to enter, and it's said that the casualty rate is quite high.

He looked directly at Qi Yun, his tone becoming more serious. "It's really dangerous inside."

If you're not absolutely certain, I suggest you reconsider or do more preparation.

Ning Feng's words were indeed very sincere and not empty threats.

[Miluoluo Mountain] is the [Remnant Realm] left behind by the Arhat after his passing.

The rules and principles that remain within it naturally possess a pure, vast, and restraining Buddhist characteristic.

It has a profound suppressive effect on demonic cultivators.

Although the Wuji Sacred Sect belongs to the "central" faction within the demonic path, it places greater emphasis on mental will and is not bound by external, insidious Law Technique.

However, their foundations ultimately cannot escape the realm of demonic arts. The Cultivation Method and magical Law Power that disciples practice all carry demonic influences to varying degrees.

Entering such a Buddhist relic is like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil; one's strength will be significantly weakened and disrupted.

With one side gaining at the expense of the other, the danger naturally increases significantly.

This is why the Holy Sect did not open this [Remnant Realm] on a large scale after capturing it.

Instead, this is one of the main reasons for setting thresholds and exploring cautiously.

Ning Feng genuinely didn't want Qi Yun, this "high-quality major client" and "potential stock," to be ruined by a rash move.

Understanding the concern and reminder in Ning Feng's words, Qi Yun restrained his previous casualness and nodded seriously. "Don't worry, I understand the implications."

Seeking fortuitous opportunity is important, but life is the most important thing. I value my life even more than you think.

"Well, I've said everything I needed to say. Just be careful and make the most of it." Seeing that Qi Yun understood, Ning Feng didn't say anything more.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries about the sect, the two finished their conversation.

Qi Yun then saw him off at the villa.

After seeing Ning Feng off, Qi Yun did not act immediately, but instead turned around and returned to the quiet room.

He did not intend to rely entirely on Ning Feng's information.

In recent years, he has used his stable income from talismans and the Sacred Yuan he has accumulated through various channels to quietly weave his own information network within the Inner Mansion.

He secretly befriended some stewards who were in charge of the classics and managed some information about the secret realms.

I also established mutually beneficial relationships with several well-informed senior students with complex backgrounds.

When discussing channels and methods, and the depth of information obtained from inside sources.

He's actually not much worse than a veteran donor like Ning Feng.

He simply acts in a more low-key and secretive manner.

I have never shown these things in front of others.

"The more you plan, the more secure you will be."

This is Qi Yun's consistent code of conduct.

Using his own channels, he began to systematically gather all the detailed information about the Remnant Realm, [Miluoluo Mountain].

He skillfully used talismans, Sacred Yuan, and even some hard-to-obtain cultivation resources to exchange for valuable information.

Soon, a series of detailed and fragmented documents describing [Miluoluo Mountain] from different perspectives were delivered to Qi Yun's desk.

He then spent several more days verifying and confirming the information, separating the true from the false.

The general outline and potential dangers of this Remnant Realm were finally identified:

Features and dangers of Miluoluo Mountain:

1. Buddhist realm suppression, demonic energy stagnation: Intelligence confirms that Ning Feng's words are true.

The entire [Miluoluo Mountain] is permeated with a pure and vast remnant of Buddhist spirit.

When demonic cultivators enter, they will feel that their True Essence is not circulating as smoothly as it does outside, as if they are carrying invisible shackles. When they cast demonic Law Technique, the power will be reduced and the energy consumption will increase.

In particular, Law Technique that are inclined towards evil, filth, and killing are suppressed more significantly.

This is the primary and most persistent threat to Devil Cultivator who are accustomed to their own power.

2. Regret manifests, Vajra protectors: The powerful will and obsession of that fallen Buddhist Arhat did not completely dissipate, but combined with the remaining Buddhist intent, transforming into various bizarre "beings".

The intelligence report mentioned that phantom images of "Dharma Protector Vajra" formed by the light of Buddha or attached to rocks and trees often appear within the territory.

They lack intelligence and attack any intruder with a "demonic" aura based solely on instinct, relentlessly pursuing them to the death, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

Even more dangerously, some areas may contain even more powerful "illusory images of Zen thoughts" dominated by the lingering remnants of Arhat, capable of using Buddhist Divine Ability to bewitch people's minds and convert demons.

3. The environment is treacherous and fraught with murderous intent: The Remnant Realm itself is a collapsed "Mirror Heaven" with an unstable cosmic structure.

Unexpected storms of Buddha's light frequently occur within Miluoluo Mountain.

The intense light, carrying purifying power, swept across, causing immense damage to the Devil Cultivator.

In some places, distorted Daoist principles remain; a seemingly peaceful lotus pond may instantly turn into a life-devouring swamp; a chant that sounds calming may conceal a sonic attack that shatters the Divine Soul.

4. Unique Resources, Blessings and Misfortunes Intertwined: Precisely because it is a Buddhist relic, the heavenly materials and earthly treasures nurtured or remaining there often carry Buddhist characteristics.

For Devil Cultivator cultivators, most things are not only useless, but may even be harmful.

However, extremes beget their opposites. Under the extreme influence of Buddhist power, some unique spiritual objects may be born whose properties change, or even those that can harmonize Buddhism and demons, making them priceless.

Regarding the clues about the Fire Foundation Establishment Object, a relatively reliable intelligence report suggests that it seems to be related to a place within the territory called "Karma-Burning Valley."

There, an inextinguishable flame burns year-round. It is said that the flame is not ordinary fire, but a Buddhist purifying fire with the property of "burning away karma". It is suspected that a fire-based Foundation Establishment Object is being nurtured in it.

Based on all the information, [Miluoluo Mountain] is undoubtedly a dangerous and treacherous place.

The unique characteristics of the Buddhist ruins make it extremely unfriendly to Devil Cultivator.

However, the possibility of it being a fire-based Foundation Establishment Object is indeed very high. Qi Yun tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his gaze deep.

"No matter what, we still have to go and take a look. If we don't even dare to go home, then there's no way we can go outside."

Having made up his mind, Qi Yun immediately began planning his preparations for entering this [Remnant Realm].

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