Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 313 The Orchard

Wind Valley, a unique place in the Southern Kingdom, is perpetually swept by fierce winds, making it difficult even for cultivators to approach.

This place originally belonged to Tianguang County, one of the four counties in the east. However, later, cultivators from the Southern Jing Kingdom discovered the entrance to a secret realm in this Wind Valley. Therefore, various forces joined forces to forcibly separate this extraordinary place from Tianguang County, and it was jointly controlled by the royal Chen family, the Qu family, the Qiao family, and the Qingmu family.

That is why, even on the map of Nan Jing Kingdom, outsiders cannot find the existence of Feng Valley. This secret has always only circulated among the four major families.

At this moment, a hazy blue light burst forth from the Wind Valley, where the winds raged year-round, immediately attracting the attention of the cultivators guarding outside the valley.

"The sky is glowing blue, and the wind is weakening. Such an unusual phenomenon, could it be that the secret realm within Wind Valley is about to reopen?"

Looking into the depths of Wind Valley, one after another, cultivators materialized.

"After a century, this secret realm is finally about to open. This is our opportunity."

"Anomalies have appeared. It will probably take more than a year for the secret realm to open. Send the message back immediately."

After a period of observation, the cultivators responsible for guarding the area were basically certain that the secret realm within Wind Valley was indeed about to reopen, and news of this spread in various directions.
Soon after, the royal Chen family, the Qiao family, and the Qu family all received the news. The Qiao family, which was closest to the area, immediately sent a Dao Foundation cultivator to Wind Valley to completely seal it off, preventing the strange phenomenon from becoming more apparent and causing a greater commotion.

During this process, only the Aoki family was unexpected. Although the Aoki family had also placed people in Kazeya and sent out the message immediately, given the Aoki family's current state, even if the message were to be sent back, it would most likely not be received, because Thousand Vine Mountain has now become a dead land.

In Huoyuan City, at the Seventh Princess's residence, Chen Jingshu fell into deep thought as she looked at the latest intelligence.

The secret realm within Wind Valley is the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm, famous for its various spiritual fruits, including even second-tier spiritual fruits. It is suspected that the orchard of a certain force accidentally evolved into a secret realm for some reason, making it quite valuable.

When this secret realm was first discovered, the various families engaged in a bloody struggle for control. Later, the three major families joined forces to fight against the royal Chen family, which forced the Chen family to back down and set out a plan for the four major families to jointly control the secret realm.

"The opening of the Hundred Fruits Secret Realm is unpredictable, and it's hard to say whether opening it at this time is a good thing or a bad thing."

"After a hundred years, there are probably many second-tier spiritual fruits ripening in the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm. This time, it will most likely be a fierce battle."

"The most crucial point is that last time someone discovered a spiritual treasure that was not yet fully formed in it, and this time many people will probably be tempted to do so."

Thoughts collided, and at that moment, Chen Jingshu thought about many things.

"The Hundred Fruits Secret Realm has opened. According to past practice, the royal family should have three spots. I should try to get one. There are many benefits in the Hundred Fruits Secret Realm, so I should compete for it."

"Although the spiritual item I most want to obtain is still the Mountain Fire, I cannot easily give up the spiritual item in the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm."

“There are residual restrictions within the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm, preventing Foundation Establishment cultivators from entering. With my cultivation level, I still have a chance. However, my previous arrangements in the south have already displeased my eldest and third brothers. If I make another move this time, they might not be able to resist doing something.”

"To be on the safe side, I still need some help." As her chaotic thoughts gradually came to order, Chen Jingshu's eyes grew brighter and brighter. At this moment, she thought of Jiang Chen.

"Jiang Chen's condition is very strange. I'm not sure if he's at the Qi Refining level, but I'm certain that he has an extremely close connection with that Dao Foundation Flood Dragon."

"Given the current situation in the South, the Taiping Sect can completely replace the Aoki family and become the new southern pillar of the dynasty."

"Of course, this is just a hypothesis. Whether it succeeds or not depends on Jiang Chen's or the Dao Foundation Flood Dragon's methods. Back then, in order to control Wind Valley, the four major families each set up methods outside Wind Valley. Only by relying on the keys left by the four major families can these methods be easily broken."

"However, this time the Aoki family has encountered a major problem, far greater than the other families anticipated, and they may not be able to respond in time. If the Taiping Sect can obtain the key from the Aoki family before the other three families react, it will have the opportunity to replace the Aoki family and gain the qualification to enter the secret realm."

As one thought after another flashed through her mind, Chen Jingshu formed a complete plan.

The appearance of the Hundred Fruit Garden Secret Realm is indeed an opportunity. It not only gives her the chance to obtain the treasures within the secret realm, but also makes it possible for the Taiping Sect to truly become a player on the chessboard of the Southern Jing Kingdom. Although the Taiping Sect has now effectively replaced the Qingmu family and brought the four southern prefectures under its control.

However, without a proper title, there is still a lack of corresponding status. Only by obtaining the appropriate status can the Taiping Sect better establish itself in the Southern Jing Kingdom and provide her with greater assistance.

"Master, please send a message to Fellow Daoist Jiang Chen and tell him about the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm. See what he says."

Having made up her mind, Chen Jingshu immediately summoned Abbess Jueqing.

Upon hearing this, a rare look of surprise appeared on Abbess Jueqing's face. A secret realm, that was truly a great opportunity. In the entire Southern Kingdom, there were only two secret realms that were openly known: one was the Mountain Fire Secret Realm, which was exclusively controlled by the royal family, and the other was the Hundred Fruit Secret Realm, which was shared by four families.

Under such circumstances, even if she were a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she would have no chance to enter the secret realm, let alone obtain its resources.

“Your Highness, your plan is indeed good, but the Qingmu family has sealed off their ancestral land with a second-order grand formation. If Qingmu Lei had not taken the initiative to release the formation, it would have been very difficult for the Taiping Sect to break through it, let alone seize the key from Qingmu Lei.”

After a moment's thought, Abbess Jueqing expressed her concerns. Having been to the South, she was quite familiar with the situation at Thousand Vine Mountain. In her opinion, without the combined efforts of multiple Foundation Establishment cultivators, it would be nearly impossible to break through Thousand Vine Mountain's protective array; at the very least, she couldn't do it.

Hearing this, Chen Jingshu's expression did not change. She naturally understood the reasoning behind it, but she trusted her intuition and felt that the Taiping Sect had a chance to do it.

"It's just an idea. We just need to pass on the message, and the final outcome depends entirely on the methods of the Taiping Sect."

"Moreover, the emergence of a secret realm is no small matter. The Aoki family should make some moves. This may be the opportunity."

Turning her gaze toward the Taiping Sect, a strange light flashed across Chen Jingshu's beautiful face.

Upon hearing this, and seeing Chen Jingshu like this, Abbess Jueqing silently nodded.

(End of this chapter)