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Chapter 736: Chapter 742: Adventure
"Li, it is said that a fourth-order Secret Realm has appeared somewhere in the Undying Volcano. Do you plan to go and explore it?"
One day, Bai Qiushan suddenly visited, asking with an expression both tense and excited.
Upon hearing this, Li Chengsheng pondered for a moment before responding, "What do the other dao friends think?"
He had been training in the Southern Domain for so many years, and the original team of four had expanded to more than a dozen members. Moreover, because of their strong abilities and good reputation, many cultivators wanted to join them.
However, the team was already large enough. Any more members would lead to various problems such as lack of coordination, a high profile that could easily lead to discovery by devil beasts, and so on. Therefore, after some discussion, they decided to maintain the status quo.
"Lin Feng and Yang Liu both want to enter the Secret Realm in search of opportunities. Some of the other dao friends have refused, while some are still hesitant," Bai Qiushan promptly replied.
Li Chengsheng, of course, knew the reasons why most people would refuse or be hesitant; after all, it was a fourth-order Secret Realm. Not to mention the Nascent Soul cultivators and fourth-order devil beasts that could come in from the outside world, just the dangers within the Secret Realm could be lethal.
Of course, danger often comes hand in hand with opportunities!
The Spiritual Objects nurtured within a fourth-order Secret Realm, in both quantity and quality, would certainly be far better than those in a third-order one! Perhaps the Nascent Soul opportunity he had been relentlessly pursuing for so many years was among them!
"From your expression, it looks like you’ve decided to enter the Secret Realm?"
"Of course!"
Bai Qiushan nodded without hesitation, saying, "The purpose of my training journeys is to break through to Nascent Soul. Although a fourth-order Secret Realm is dangerous, it also possesses more opportunities."
He wanted to say something to dissuade Li Chengsheng but after some thought, he ultimately kept quiet. This matter was indeed too dangerous. A slight lack of care could lead to death inside the Secret Realm, and he couldn’t interfere with someone else’s decision.
"Then let’s go take a look," Li Chengsheng said indifferently.
He had been waiting for more than ten years but still hadn’t taken that final step, so he couldn’t help feeling a bit anxious and willing to take a risk.
"Good!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Qiushan was overjoyed and his voice even grew a bit louder as he said, "I’ll give you two days to prepare. The day after tomorrow, we’ll set out early in the morning to the place where the Secret Realm is manifesting."
The timing was a bit rushed, but there was no helping it. After all, no one knew when the Secret Realm would open. If they were late, it might already be closed.
Having said that, he hurriedly left, obviously to make his own preparations.
"Not sure if this decision is right or wrong."
Once a decision was made, there was no point in regretting it! Li Chengsheng swept away any negative emotions and also left his cave dwelling to collect the Spiritual Objects he would need.
Because of this sudden appearance of a fourth-order Secret Realm, the Nascent Soul cultivators walking around Immortal City had become even more common than before, and the prices of related Spiritual Objects had also risen somewhat.
Fortunately, the impact on third-order Spiritual Objects wasn’t very big. After all, there were relatively few Golden Core cultivators with the guts to enter a fourth-order Secret Realm like Li Chengsheng and his group.
The two days passed in a flash.
That morning, the four of them gathered at the Eastern City Gate.
After waiting a while and seeing that no other team members had arrived, Bai Qiushan withdrew his gaze and called out sharply, "Let’s set off!"
They boarded the Spirit Boat and flew swiftly towards the location where the Secret Realm was manifesting.
"This is a Positioning Treasure I specially purchased. It has a maximum range of three thousand miles. Make sure everyone carries it with them. The first thing to do upon entering the Secret Realm is to reunite with our companions!" Bai Qiushan repeatedly stressed.
Staying together would increase their chances of survival!
"Understood!"
"Let’s hope that this time, we can achieve our desire and return safely!"
This was the best wish for the four of them!
Without words, in less than an hour, they reached their destination.
By then, several dozen Spirit Boats were already floating on the northern side of the Secret Realm, with at least one Nascent Soul cultivator on each.
The commotion caused by Li Chengsheng and his companions was not small, naturally drawing their attention. Some observed coldly, some were indifferent, and others wore a look of disdain.
But no matter what, fortunately, no one caused trouble, making things difficult for the four of them.
On the outermost part, there were also a dozen or so Spirit Boats flying mid-air, all occupied by Golden Core cultivators!
"It looks like there are quite a few Golden Core friends who are as bold as us," Bai Qiushan said softly.
Li Chengsheng glanced at the group of Golden Core cultivators. Some were like them, from major forces, yet stuck at Golden Core Perfection, unable to make any further progress; some appeared old and decayed, with little of their lifespan remaining, coming here to make a last-ditch effort; and some should be Loose Cultivators, with unpredictable intentions.
On the south side of the Secret Realm, there were a large number of Devil Beasts, including third- and fourth-ranked Shape-shifting Great Devils, as well as lower-ranked Devil Beasts with budding Spiritual Intelligence.
After all, the Secret Realm had appeared in the midst of the Undying Volcano, closer to the Devil Race, so there were more of them coming.
Thinking of this, Li Chengsheng’s heart tightened, and he sent a message through Divine Sense: "Everyone be careful, and don’t get involved in the dispute between the major forces and the Devil Race here!"
In theory, the Secret Realm appearing within the boundaries of the Undying Volcano should belong to the Devil Race, but given the high rank of the Secret Realm, the cultivators were unlikely to give it up.
And to fight over the ownership of the Secret Realm, a conflict between the two sides was bound to erupt. There was no need for these outsider cultivators to participate in such a dangerous melee unless the major forces were willing to offer some enticing rewards.
Hearing this, the three companions of Bai Qiushan immediately understood his meaning and kept it in mind.
"Let’s go over there as well."
As soon as the four of them approached the group of Golden Core cultivators, someone came over and whispered, "Four fellow cultivators, the Secret Realm is perilous, and our strength is somewhat lacking. How about joining forces to deal with the dangers within the Secret Realm?"
"And if we come across Spiritual Objects, how should they be distributed?" Bai Qiushan did not respond but instead posed a question.
"Naturally, we’ll divide them equally."
Bai Qiushan seemed to agree, nodding his head and smiling, "This method is indeed fair. However, the four of us, being brothers, don’t plan to stay too long in the Secret Realm, just to broaden our knowledge. I’m afraid we’ll have to decline your kind offer."
"I was presumptuous."
A flash of dissatisfaction crossed the man’s eyes, but he hid it well, cupped his hands, and turned to leave.
The four of them ignored the gazes of the others, activated the Formation themselves, entered the cabin, and began to conserve their energy and gather their strength.
"Why didn’t you agree to them? Being polite could also spare us from being targeted once we’re inside," Yang Liu frowned and said.
"That person saw us as prey from the start."
Li Chengsheng spoke up, "He deliberately approached us so he could meddle with Bai Qiushan and easily track us."
"How could that be? I didn’t notice anything amiss," Yang Liu said incredulously, her eyes widening.
"Fellow Yang Liu, you rely too much on your Divine Sense, and unintentionally neglect your own five senses," Bai Qiushan explained, shaking his head. "That person used a certain type of special incense powder."
