vstars Chapter 19: The Secret Realm Opens
Chapter 19: The Secret Realm Opens
The Wei River.
It runs through the north and south of the Yue Kingdom, with a water surface over a thousand feet wide, rolling waves, and a vast expanse of misty water.
When Li Wu arrived at this place, he saw people from various forces gathered by the Wei River, with countless flying shuttles floating in the air all around.
Several treasure ships were anchored above the water, some adorned with intertwined serpents, others with reclining black tortoises, and flags bearing the characters "Qi", "Zhou", and "Golden Axe".
"Those treasure ships all belong to the Purple Mansion forces." Qi Yu looked at them, his tone filled with undisguised envy.
"My family has now obtained the true art of beast taming. In another one or two hundred years, my family will surely become a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan!"
Li Wu coldly surveyed these powerful families, feeling little goodwill towards them. He thought to himself:
"Among these disciples, how many haven't consumed the Human Pill?"
His gaze swept across the treasure ships, where there were quite a few people, some with heroic bearing, others with dashing and spirited appearances. Compared to the tension and various meditations of the other cultivators, they chatted and laughed casually in twos and threes, seemingly admiring the vastness of the Wei River.
Just then, a woman flew aboard the Qi family's treasure ship. As she approached, Li Wu's gaze sharpened, and he clearly saw the female cultivator's face.
"Ning Miao?"
Ning Miao was dressed in a plain white robe with a few accessories. Perhaps due to the influence of her cultivation technique, she gave off a cool and aloof feeling.
"Brother Li, you've come too."
Ning Miao flew to Li Wu's side, a smile appearing on her face.
"Has my brother arrived?"
"He didn't come."
Li Wu shook his head. He had asked Ning Que before, but Ning Que had not yet broken through to the Qi Refining Realm and could not enter the secret realm.
Hearing that her brother hadn't come, Ning Miao was both happy and a little sad, and whispered:
"After I joined the Qi family, I was able to correspond with my elder brother at first, but gradually it became less and less, from once a month to once every six months."
Li Wu comforted him:
"He's probably preparing for a breakthrough in Qi cultivation."
Ning Miao nodded: "I'm glad I know my brother is doing well."
After Ning Miao finished speaking, she looked up at Li Wu and reminded him:
"By the way, Brother Li, there will likely be a lot of fighting in this secret realm. With your early Qi Refining stage strength, Brother Li, please remember not to go too deep, lest you encounter disciples from those aristocratic immortal sects."
"They are all protected by True Immortals of the Purple Mansion, so they will not die in the secret realm."
Upon hearing Ning Miao's words, Li Wu frowned slightly, a thought flashing through his mind:
"It seems that although this secret realm can prevent cultivators above the Qi Refining level from entering, it cannot stop the methods of a True Person of the Purple Mansion."
"If that's the case, then I have no choice but to avoid those disciples from aristocratic families and immortal sects."
Li Wu definitely wouldn't dare to provoke the Purple Mansion True Man, otherwise he might not even know how he died.
After thinking it over, Li Wu nodded and said:
"I understand, thank you for reminding me."
Ning Miao nodded slightly, then turned and left.
Qi Yu, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up, exclaiming in surprise:
"Brother Li, you actually know this Fairy Hanlu?"
Qi saw Li Wu's puzzled expression and paused, then had to explain:
"This Fairy of Cold Reed, Ning Que, cultivates the path of [Cold Qi]. She is exceptionally talented and was taken as a disciple by the Qi family patriarch. Her status in the Qi family is almost on par with that of the direct descendants."
Rumors circulate that within a century, she will be the next [Cold Qi] True Person.
"Little Miao is actually that amazing?"
Li Wu was somewhat surprised.
Looking at the Qi family's treasure ship, Qi Yu continued:
"I didn't expect her to enter the secret realm, but then again, with the protection of the Purple Mansion True Person, there shouldn't be any danger."
…………
Taixu.
Several rays of light appeared, some as heavy as mountains, some as sharp as long swords, some as desolate as wind and snow... each with its own unique characteristics, intertwining with each other.
Within each ray of light was a Purple Mansion True Person, their appearance obscured, their hands forming hand seals.
A True Person of the Purple Mansion spoke up:
"Now that the secret realm is open, everyone should take what they need and refrain from fighting over it."
No sooner had these words been spoken than another True Person of the Purple Mansion spoke up with a sarcastic remark:
"Qingxuan, Qingxuan, among us, you are the one who plots the most deeply, so you mustn't say such pointless things."
Master Qingxuan glanced at him coldly. Anyone who had cultivated to the Purple Mansion realm was no fool. He didn't show his emotions, and simply said:
"The opening of this secret realm has attracted quite a few unfamiliar faces... Hmm? What's that guy cultivating [Divine Lightning]?"
As soon as he said this, all the Purple Mansion True Persons turned their gaze toward the [Divine Lightning].
"Fellow Daoist Taixi, what's going on here?" A Purple Mansion True Person looked angrily at a corner.
Currently, in the entire Yue Kingdom, only the [Golden Yue Sect] possesses the [Divine Thunder] technique.
The Purple Mansion True Man, known as Taixi, did not speak, but the True Man beside him replied:
"Don't be anxious, everyone. The Buddhist practitioners in the West and the witchcraft practitioners in the South are gradually gaining power and are plotting against us. Let's raise a few [Thunder Attribute] beings to suppress them."
"Aren't you afraid of messing things up and getting pecked out by an eagle?"
"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. The [Divine Thunder] lineage has been severed. Even if one were to cultivate it successfully, it would only be a mere Purple Mansion of a divine power. How could it possibly suppress us?"
"Ha ha!"
The several Purple Mansions smiled, agreeing with this statement, and then fell silent.
"The secret realm has arrived. Everyone, please keep a close eye on your juniors."
…………
The Wei River has undergone a strange change.
The surging river stopped and began to converge, sending jets of water shooting straight into the sky.
Fish and shrimp in the river all flew up into the clouds along the water column.
In the next instant, several rays of light came from the sky, approaching from afar and landing on the water column. In an instant, a thin film like water bubbles enveloped the area.
"The secret realm has opened!"
He Jingyu, who was in front, said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Li Wu focused his gaze, and through the thin membrane, he could see all the scenes inside.
Mountains and rivers, sun, moon and stars, it's like a small world.
Immediately afterwards, the membrane cracked open, and the Qi Refining cultivators on the treasure ships entered one after another.
Only a few Foundation Establishment cultivators remained on the treasure ship to protect the path.
"Brother Li, let's go too."
After Qi Yu finished speaking, the two chanted incantations and made hand seals, then flew into the secret realm on the wind.
Upon entering the secret realm, Li Wu immediately took out the [Thunder Strike] and stood back-to-back with Qi Yu, He Jingyu, and the others, cautiously looking around.
Qi Yu reminded him from the side:
"Brother Li, this secret realm is full of dangerous places, and there are also cultivators who can launch sneak attacks. Please be very careful."
He Jingyu looked around, then rode the wind to fly into the air, passed through the dense forest, and stopped among the mountains.
He made a hand seal, producing a spirit butterfly in his hand. The butterfly circled around him once before heading off in a certain direction.
"Please follow me, everyone."
He Jingyu went first, followed closely by the others.
Qi met Li Wu, who looked puzzled, and then explained:
"What Fellow Daoist He just used was the Mysterious Butterfly Spirit Detection Technique, which can find places within a thousand miles that are rich in spiritual energy."
Upon hearing this, Li Wu immediately understood.
Where spiritual energy is abundant, precious spiritual creatures will naturally grow.