Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 522 Apu Visits
The cold wind is biting, and the end of the year is just around the corner.

The conscription team from Bianxi City had been on its way for more than half a year, and the army from Nanhan County had also entered Xianyang County. Due to the long distance, not much news had been sent back.

Currently, it is only known that most of the troops recruited by Xishu Commandery have arrived in Ningye County, where they are facing off against the rebel army stationed in Nanhan Commandery, which is thousands of miles away.

Meanwhile, the Xianyang County coalition led by Qianqingzong has also clashed with the large group of cultivators from Nanhan County. So far, there has been no news of Dongchuan County or Beian County sending troops to provide support.

Bianxi City, Luoyun Sect, a desolate back mountain.

Song Xian's expression was solemn, and a dark purple gas enveloped his palms.

As the spiritual energy within him circulated and condensed in his hand according to the Tai Chi Yin-Yang Divine Power cultivation method, the originally irregular dark purple energy slowly began to rotate, gradually transforming into a flat, round shape.

As the rotation speed increased, the originally dark purple gas slowly separated into black and red colors, like two distinct rivers, swirling around it.

But the next moment, as if disturbed by something, the swirling gas suddenly stopped, and then the previously separated black and red gases quickly condensed back together, turning into a dark purple.
Song Xian slowly lowered his hands, his brows furrowing slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face, as he pondered where things had gone wrong.

Just then, a streak of light shot out from afar and landed in front of him. It was Shen Fan, the cabinet disciple on duty this month.

"Sect Leader, a Golden Core cultivator has arrived outside the mountain gate. He calls himself Han Yuan and says he is an old friend of yours and has important business to discuss with you."

Han Yuan, he's also reached the Golden Core stage?

Song Xian was slightly surprised. Han Yuan's aptitude was poor to begin with, and he was also a rogue cultivator, yet he was not slower than him in forming his core. This was really beyond his expectations.

It should be understood that for a cultivator to progress from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation, they not only need a dedicated cultivation room for a long period of time, but also at least a mid-grade third-level spiritual vein to break through to this realm.

He spent a huge amount of manpower and resources to reach the Beast Taming Sect's mountain gate and form his core.

Even a rogue cultivator like Han Yuan, with his four spiritual roots, could only obtain a second-tier high-grade exclusive cultivation room through a stroke of luck or by serving as a guest elder in another sect.

Where did it borrow the mid-grade third-tier spiritual vein from?

Although he was somewhat surprised, it did not affect his actions.

Upon hearing this, he immediately nodded, and then his spirit rose up, heading towards the outside of the mountain gate.

At this moment, inside the mountain gate formation, a group of Hunyuan Sect disciples were nervously watching the mysterious man in robes and hat outside. Only when Song Xian's escape light landed did they breathe a sigh of relief and rush forward to greet him.

"Fellow Daoist Han?" Song Xian parted the crowd and walked straight up to the man, scrutinizing him with a hint of suspicion, wondering why he was hiding himself so tightly.

"Fellow Daoist Song, it's been a long time." A deep, somewhat hoarse voice came from under the bamboo hat.

It wasn't Han Yuan; Song Xian immediately concluded upon hearing the voice.

Who exactly is impersonating Han Yuan, and why?

Could it be that they are Han Yuan's enemies who found out about my relationship with Han Yuan and came here in disguise to test me?
Could they be from Yin Yuan Island?
In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through his mind.

"Judging from your voice, you don't seem to be Fellow Daoist Han. Why hide yourself? Since you've come looking for me, please show your true form."

"Fellow Daoist Song, do you still remember who brought you out when you fainted during the treasure hunt in the secret realm?"

Ap?

Song Xian was filled with suspicion, for only Apu knew about this matter.

But he had come to Luoyun Mountain to look for him before, so why was he hiding so well like this? Could something have happened?

"Fellow Daoist Song, may I have a word with you in private?"

Song Xian looked around but found no one hiding, so he nodded.

The two of them rose into the air and left this place, arriving at a desolate and uninhabited mountain forest.

As soon as the light of escape landed, the person took off his bamboo hat, revealing himself to be Apu.

Although Song Xian was curious about why he was being so mysterious, he did not ask further questions.

There must be a reason why the other party did this. They will say what they want to say. It's not like they just had a free meal and suddenly decided to do something different.

"Fellow Daoist Apu, what brings you here?"

Apu maintained his usual calm expression: "I overheard Fellow Daoist Song achieving Core Formation at the market in Wangxing District. I've come here to invite you to accompany me to a certain place." The Hunyuan Sect controlled many trade routes in the eastern part of the Muhe Grassland and Xijiang County, so his name was familiar to some people in the Muhe Grassland. A cultivator's journey from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation was a significant event no matter where one was, and it was normal for it to be the subject of gossip.

I just didn't expect that this news would reach Apu's ears so quickly.

"Where to go?"

"We have discovered a secret realm that requires the combined efforts of five people to open. We are currently looking for reliable individuals. I happened to hear about your breakthrough to the Golden Core stage while attending an auction in the Wangxing District market the other day, so I came to find you. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Song would be willing to join us to explore that secret realm?"

we.

Song Xian keenly noticed the unusual words in his speech. Apu had always been a loner and had a very independent personality.

The fact that he used "we" to describe another person indicates that that person is very closely related to him.

"Besides you, fellow Daoist, is anyone else going?"

"Fellow Daoist Song, do you still remember Abu, our companion when we explored the secret realm together back then?"

"Of course I remember. Could it be that you two discovered this secret realm together?"

“That’s right. Besides him, we have already found a helper. If you are willing to come with us, we only need to find one more person.”

Song Xian nodded calmly. There were four people who went to the secret place left by Dong Xuanchen back then, and the two core members were Apu and Aibu.

He and another man named Meyer joined later.

Now these two have discovered the secret space together. Could it be that they have been working together all these years?
Clearly, these two people must have some secrets that no one knows about.

Ap is a traitorous descendant of the Hussein family. The fact that he trusts Abu so much suggests that Abu is probably not such a simple person.

"Fellow Daoist, could you please tell me in detail where that secret realm is located, what its origins are, and how you discovered it?"

"The secret realm is located in a remote area in the southern part of the grasslands. We found the place by following related clues after obtaining a treasure. There is a powerful restriction around the secret realm, which would require at least five Golden Core cultivators to break."

These words were essentially meaningless, revealing virtually no useful information. Song Xian didn't believe they had discovered it by chance.

They discovered Dong Xuanchen's secret realm together before, and now they've discovered another secret realm together?
What a coincidence!

He guessed that the two must have some secrets, but since Ap didn't say anything, he didn't want to press them further.

He still had basic trust in Ap; if Ap hadn't led him out of that secret realm back then, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Moreover, he did not take advantage of my unconsciousness to steal my money or kill me; instead, he gave me a share of the wealth he had obtained after I woke up.

This clearly shows that he is an honest and kind person.

Therefore, he did not doubt that what he said was a lie, but he suspected that some secrets were being hidden.

“Fellow Daoist Apu, I remember you weren’t this careful when you came before. Why are you being so mysterious this time? And why are you using Fellow Daoist Han Yuan’s name to see me?” Song Xian originally didn’t want to bring this up, but he sensed that Apu might be hiding something about this secret realm, so he had to find out.

Ap remained expressionless: "To be honest, Nuha's men have discovered me, so I have to be careful. If news of my visit to your sect gets out, not only will I be followed, but it might also implicate you."

Nuhan Luis.

A high-ranking official of the Houssien family, the lords of the eastern region of the Muhhe Plains, and currently serving as the High Priest.

Back then, it was he who orchestrated and exterminated the Apu clan, forcing this legitimate descendant of the Houssien family to hide his identity and wander the wilderness. His power in the Eastern Region can be described as all-powerful.

Although Apu had broken through to the Golden Core stage, he was still as insignificant as an ant when facing a great cultivator like Nuha. No wonder he had to be so cautious.

"Alright! Count me in. Let me know when you've gathered enough people." After thinking for a moment, Song Xian nodded in agreement.

His cultivation level is currently stuck at the Golden Core stage. Because he doesn't have a cultivation room, his cultivation has been stagnant. He only focuses on cultivating his techniques every day. Now that he has this opportunity, he naturally has to try his luck.

Besides, Ap is someone he trusts; with him leading the way, there's no need to worry about it being a trap.
Although the situation in the Qin state is tense, Bianxi City is located in a remote area, so there is no need to worry. Even if the army from Nanhan Commandery attacks, it is impossible for them to reach Xijiang County in three to five years.

The two chatted for a while longer, finalized the specific details, and then Ap left.

(End of this chapter)