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"You junior from the Tianquan Sect, tell me, since Fellow Daoist Shen's senior uncle didn't die at your hands, where did he go? Even if he's dead, Fellow Daoist Shen should at least go and collect his body."
"Hmph!" The man snorted coldly, glanced at Venerable Yaoguang, and then bowed defiantly, replying, "I died in the Dead Sea, on that shabby ship of your Yaoguang Immortal Sect."
"Hmm?" Venerable Yaoguang frowned, glanced at Shen Ge, and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Fellow Daoist Shen, your senior uncle shouldn't be dead."
"Not dead?" Shen Ge asked with a hint of joy, "Please tell me in detail, Venerable One."
"Actually, he's practically dead." Venerable Yaoguang shook his head with some emotion. "I intercepted that wrecked ship during the Demon Beast tide and saw him on it, working as a boatman. Moreover, he became one of those eerie beings in the Dead Sea. I don't know if he's still the same person he used to be, or if he can ever recover."
"Strange?" Shen Ge was somewhat puzzled. Although he knew there were strange things in the Dead Sea of the Tianxuan Sea, he had never been there and didn't know what kind of strange things they were.
The Venerable Yaoguang noticed Shen Ge's confusion and explained, "These strange beings are similar to ghosts, but they are not ghosts. They are more difficult to deal with and more bizarre than ghosts. Moreover, most of them are not fully intelligent; they are insane and chaotic."
"However, although I only caught a glimpse of him from afar, I can confirm that he already possesses the strength of the Nascent Soul Realm stage. Fellow Daoist Shen mentioned before that your martial uncle was going into seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul, so this can be considered a tacit achievement."
Shen Ge didn't respond to that question, but simply took a few sips of tea, finishing one cup and then getting another.
He had initially thought that his Uncle Fenghuo had simply passed away peacefully, but he never expected that he would become something akin to a ghost. This was truly heartbreaking and distressing.
After a long silence, Shen Ge finally let out a soft sigh, "Sigh~"
"It's all fate and destiny. Perhaps this tribulation was meant to be for Uncle-Master Fenghuo."
"It's just that my uncle suffered his whole life, only to end up like this. It's heartbreaking to think about."
"My foundation was damaged in my youth, and I wasted most of my life. I finally managed to resolve this problem in my final days, but what a pity, alas~"
"Fellow Daoist Shen, there's no need to worry or be sad. We cultivators are inherently defying the heavens. Even if we fall along the way, it's still worthwhile, at least we won't miss the scenery along the way."
Shen Ge nodded, not wanting to dwell on the topic any longer, so he changed the subject, saying, "Venerable One, now that you have what you wanted to know, may I leave?"
"No rush, no rush. Fellow Daoist Shen rarely comes to such an occasion. Why not exchange ideas with everyone before you leave?" Liu Zongyuan said with a smile, sipping his tea.
"This is Fellow Daoist Liu Zongyuan, the current sect leader of the Tianji Pavilion," Venerable Yaoguang introduced to Shen Ge.
"Oh?" Shen Ge straightened his Orthodox God, stood up, bowed to Liu Zongyuan, and said, "I have long heard of Venerable Tianji's righteousness. Today I have the rare opportunity, so I trouble Fellow Daoist Liu to convey my greetings."
Liu Zongyuan didn't presume, but rose and returned Shen Ge's bow. "I will convey Fellow Daoist Shen's words to my master. However, Fellow Daoist Shen's bravery is truly awe-inspiring throughout the Seven Islands. I heard of your reputation for slaying Demon Beast with your sword while I was far away in Tianji. That sword formation is truly unstoppable for Golden Core Stage cultivator."
Afterwards, everyone exchanged pleasantries and talked about the differences between the two sides, but most of the questions were asked by them Shen Ge answered them.
However, this explanation wasn't given for nothing. Shen Ge used these items to obtain some secrets known only to the Luo Heaven Sea's higher-ups.
For example, the Primordial Secret Realm three years later. This secret realm is located in a Desolate Sea near the array in the Tianshu Sea. It opens once every three hundred years and is firmly controlled by the seven major sects. Even Rogue Cultivator cannot know about it.
This Primordial Secret Realm can be said to be the largest and best secret realm in the entire Luo Heaven Sea, even surpassing the previous abyss underwater secret realm.
Moreover, this Primordial Secret Realm has been explored by the top forces of the entire Luo Heaven Sea for ten thousand years since its discovery, and it is still not fully explored. The secrets at its deepest point remain unknown to anyone.
According to Venerable Yaoguang, he went inside once when he was still in the Golden Core Stage. It was a huge place, the kind that you couldn't see the end of. But even when he was in the Late Golden Core Stage, he couldn't go more than 100,000 miles inside.
It's extremely dangerous. Once you get there, third-tier Demon Beast could jump out at any moment. Their numbers and strength are unknown, which is why people always stop advancing once they reach that area.
They had tried methods of concealment, but none of them worked. The furthest they had ventured was 150,000 li, and they were still far from the true depths.
However, this secret realm can only be entered by those below the Golden Core stage; otherwise, it's impossible that so little has been explored.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, this time the secret realm is opening, we can let you in. Whatever you get inside is yours to keep," said Venerable Yaoguang.
"Then I thank you very much, Venerable One."
At this moment, the Golden Core Tianquan Sect, who had been listening silently, sneered and said, "Heh~ Does he dare to go?"
"Youngster, do you really think this is your Tianquan Sect?!" Venerable Yaoguang spoke first before Shen Ge could speak, his voice filled with killing intent.
The man froze, his face turning deathly pale. He opened his mouth several times to say something, but couldn't utter a word.
In the end, Venerable Yaoguang did not make a move against him, but gave him a cold look as a warning. However, the killing intent contained in that look was enough to make a Middle Golden Core Stage feel uncomfortable for a while.
After exchanging ideas for a while, the event ended. Shen Ge walked out of the main hall and saw a golden-haired girl next to Luo Sheng, a Late Golden Core Stage Luo Sheng from the Kaiyang Sect. Although she was only in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, her dazzling golden hair caught Shen Ge's eye.
Luo Sheng noticed Shen Ge's gaze, turned around and greeted him, "Fellow Daoist Shen, is there anything else?"
Shen Ge glanced at the girl beside him, shook his head, and said, "Fellow Daoist Luo, are you leaving?"
"Yeah, we've been out for quite a while now, it's time to head back." Luo Sheng turned to look at the girl beside him and chuckled, "Besides, this girl keeps insisting on going back to the sect, saying this place isn't fun at all."
Shen Ge slowly walked up to Luo Sheng's side, glanced at the somewhat aloof girl, and said, "This must be Fellow Daoist Luo's daughter, right? Her talent is truly remarkable."
"Not at all," Luo Sheng said modestly, "This is my disciple, but she's also like a daughter to me."
"Junior Ye Li greets Senior." After bowing, the blonde girl looked at Shen Ge with slightly bright eyes and asked, "Senior, you don't seem very old. May I ask your age?"
Luo Sheng slapped the girl on the head and scolded, "You have no manners!"
He then bowed apologetically to Shen Ge, saying, "Fellow Daoist Shen, I'm truly sorry, this fellow has become a bit spoiled under my influence."