Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 252 Heavenly Azure Sect, Entering the Secret Realm

The Vitality Liquid instantly transformed into an incomparably powerful force of life, surging into Huang Tianhu's limbs, bones, and dantian.

A faint emerald green fluorescence began to shimmer on the surface of his body.

The shattered internal organs and meridians are healing at an unimaginable speed.

In terms of healing, Xu Chuan's Vitality Liquid technique is comparable to a third-tier healing pill.

However, it only has a miraculous effect on physical injuries; if it is an injury to the mind, then the Vitality Liquid cannot cure it.

Xu Chuan's once black hair turned white again. "It's troublesome not having a medicinal garden. It would probably take at least ten days to half a month to recover on my own."

After an hour or two.

Judging that Huang Tianhu was about to wake up, Ye Fan was invited in and led to the main hall.

Upon seeing Xu Chuan's appearance, Huang Tianba was immediately startled. "Patriarch Xu, what's wrong?"

"It's just a price to pay," Xu Chuan said with a smile, raising his hand. "It will recover in a while."

Xu Deyue and Ye Fan were naturally unsurprised and remained silent.

Huang Tianxiong had also woken up at this time. He stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, Patriarch Xu, for saving my life."

"From now on, you three brothers will also be considered guests of our Xu family. As long as you are loyal to our Xu family, our Xu family will naturally not treat you unfairly."

Xu Chuan looked at Ye Fan and said, "You handle the rest. I need to recuperate for a while."

"Yes, Master."

Soon.

When Huang Tianhu woke up, he knew that Huang Tianba had made a promise on his behalf and that his second brother had joined the Xu family, but he didn't say much.

Ye Fan also began to go through the procedures.

The first step is to make a solemn vow that even if one leaves the Xu family in the future, one must not reveal any of the Xu family's secrets.

The second step is to distribute benefits.

The three Huang brothers were considered guests of the Xu family, and their benefits were not as good as those of vassal families.

“Brother Tianba, Brother Tianxiong, Brother Tianhu, the three of you all have your own benefits, such as cultivation pills, but my Xu family also has some precious pills.”

Ye suggests that you three brothers exchange for a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, which can increase Brother Tianhu's chances of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

In addition, there is the Jade Mushroom Pill. Although its effects are not as good as the Foundation Building Pill, a high-grade Jade Mushroom Pill can increase the chance of Foundation Building by 20%, and it can be taken together with the Foundation Building Pill.

If you make contributions to the Xu family in the future, you can exchange for it.

With these two kinds of elixirs, Brother Tianhu should be able to enter the Foundation Establishment stage as well.

Huang Tianba was shocked upon hearing this, "A high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill? A Jade Mushroom Pill that increases the chance of Foundation Establishment by 20%?!"

"Rest assured, since Ye has asked, we can certainly provide it. Some of the pills that my Xu family doesn't sell are for fear of attracting too much attention; we mainly trade them with internal personnel."

As he spoke, Ye Fan took out a small porcelain bottle containing high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills, "You can exchange them now, or you can exchange them together with Jade Mushroom Pills in the future."

After exchanging messages, Huang Tianba and the other two decided to exchange for high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills first.

Huang Tianhu said, "My sister-in-law has now reached the peak of Qi Refining, and we want to help her break through first."

She possesses true spiritual root aptitude, though its purity is relatively low. However, with a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill and the access to the cultivation rooms of the Yuan, Fang, and Hua families, she is bound to break through.

"I can take my time, it's fine!"

“Sure.” Ye Fan smiled faintly. “In that case, take this token of mine to the Hua family and use their cultivation meditation room built on the spiritual vein. You should be able to get a 50% discount.”

"Thank you." The three of them clasped their hands in thanks.

Although the Xu family has developed rapidly, the second-tier spiritual vein was jointly occupied by the Yuan, Hua, and Fang families. Even if the Hua family intends to side with the Xu family, the Xu family will not be able to obtain the right to use the spiritual vein unless they persuade another family to join them.

The remaining option is forced possession.

However, this method can only be used if one completely overwhelms the strength of the three parties.

On the matter of the spiritual veins, the three families are united in their actions.

More than ten days later.

When Xu Chuan emerged from seclusion, he had fully recovered.

"Master, regarding the Yuan family, should we retaliate?" Ye Fan asked, a red glint flashing in his eyes.

"No need for now. In a little over a month, the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm will open. Deling and I will both be entering the Secret Realm, so we won't have time to deal with them."

"Master is right," Ye Fan said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Of course, we should all be careful, both the Xu family members and the demon-hunting team we are cooperating with, so as not to fall into their trap again. We'll talk about everything after we come out of the secret realm."

At this moment.

All seven cities are engaged in a battle for spots in the secret realm.

Foundation Establishment families and independent cultivators from some towns also participated.

However, those who dared to go were all at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

If you don't even have this much strength, you might get beaten half to death as soon as you step onto the field.

When people are at the same level, what matters is their foundation and experience.

Such as the cultivation techniques, whether one has mastered powerful moves, secret methods, magical artifacts, talismans, etc.

Although Xu Chuan did not go to watch, he sent people to investigate and see who had entered the seven cities.

Upon entering the secret realm, the majority of those present were still from the Tiancang Sect, with a total of thirty-six people, followed by the Qingmu Sect and two other sects, each with nine people.

Before they knew it, it was time to enter the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm.

Master Huoyun arrived with Xu Deling.

"Seniors, you've arrived." Xu Chuan smiled faintly.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, your abilities are truly remarkable." True Master Huoyun stroked his beard and looked at Xu Chuan. "Obtaining a spot from the three sects comes at a much higher price than competing in the seven cities of Tiancang."

"It was just luck."

Although Xu Chuan spoke casually, Huo Yun Zhenren knew that what he had given must be of considerable value, and it had to be something a Golden Core cultivator would approve of.

"Let me see your Heavenly Azure Token."

Xu Chuan nodded and took it out of the storage bag.

Master Huoyun took it and examined it from the front twice before saying, "It is indeed a secret realm token. These tokens are all issued uniformly by the Tiancang Sect, and the back has the ancient character 'Cang' on it."

He then returned the token.

Master Huoyun did this because he was afraid that Xu Chuan would be deceived.

"Let's go, come with me to the Heavenly Azure Sect."

After saying this, the three of them took to the air and disappeared.

On the way, Xu Chuan asked curiously, "Senior, is there a limit to the number of people allowed to enter the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm?"

"There are only requirements regarding cultivation level and number of attempts. For example, some disciples of the Heavenly Cang Sect may have entered the Foundation Establishment stage, but you are all at the Foundation Establishment Perfection stage. Do you know why?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and then said, "No one dares to easily provoke the disciples of the Tiancang Sect. Even those in the early stages of Foundation Establishment have a certain degree of safety."

"And we, powerless and without strength, would only become cannon fodder if we entered."

Indeed, it is a sign of human clarity.

Master Huoyun nodded in satisfaction, "It's good that you know. Unless absolutely necessary, don't easily provoke the disciples of the Tiancang Sect. Many of those who enter have powerful backgrounds."

Some sects' Golden Core cultivators don't only recruit disciples; some also have Daoist partners and develop their families.

As far as I know, there are nearly twenty Golden Core families within the Tiancang Sect, and many of these families have Golden Core cultivators in the late Golden Core stage.

Some aristocratic families have risen and fallen, but there are also ancient families that are as old as the Tiancang Sect, with more than two thousand years of history.

One of their family's foundations is comparable to that of the entire Green Wood Sect.

"Junior understands."

"If you have the opportunity to gain something, such as a legacy, make a copy and submit it to the Tiancang Sect. You will then receive their reward and protection."

If that's the case, at least during the period of their protection, even if you've offended three powerful families, they won't dare to openly go too far against your Xu family.

Master Huoyun said, "That's all I have to say. You know what I mean."

"Thank you, senior." Xu Chuan knew that Huo Yun Zhenren was only giving him so much advice because of Xu Deling.

The Tiancang Mountains resemble a giant dragon winding and coiling across the land.

It is over a thousand miles wide and over a hundred thousand miles long, and the location of the Tiancang Sect is at the head of this giant dragon.

The places where the Qingmu Sect, Jiaocang Sect, and Qingcang Sect were founded were only in the latter part of the middle.

In terms of spiritual energy concentration, nothing can compare to this place.

The Heavenly Cang Sect was enveloped by a super array.

Master Huoyun led the two to the gate of the Tiancang Sect.

If they were Golden Core cultivators within the Tiancang Sect, they could fly directly into the great formation, but they couldn't; they could only obediently enter through the mountain gate.

"Who goes there?" the disciple guarding the mountain asked.

Master Huoyun said, "I am Master Huoyun, and I have come to the Tiancang Secret Realm with my beloved disciple and friends."

"You two, take out your secret realm tokens."

Xu Chuan and Xu Deling did as instructed.

Upon seeing this, the two disciples guarding the mountain did not dare to be arrogant. They cupped their hands and said, "So it is Master Huoyun who has come here. Please forgive our poor eyesight. We will open the entrance for you, senior."

Both of them were only at the Qi Refining stage, so they should only be outer disciples.

In the Tiancang Sect, all disciples below the late stage of Qi Refining are considered menial disciples, only those in the late stage of Qi Refining are considered outer disciples, and those in the Foundation Establishment stage are considered inner disciples.

Those with exceptional talent will become disciples of the Golden Core elders of various peaks, thus becoming true disciples with the potential to reach the Golden Core stage in the future.

Those with ordinary aptitude can serve as deacons of various peaks when their cultivation reaches the mid-to-late stage of Foundation Establishment, which also grants them considerable real power.

Therefore, the competition will be fierce.

Upon entering the grand formation, they stood atop the clouds, looking down below.

The entire Tiancang Sect covers an area of ​​several hundred miles, with its most prominent feature being its seven peaks.

Master Huoyun said, "There are seven peaks within the Tiancang Sect, corresponding to the seven cities of Tiancang. They are Jiaomu Peak, Kangjin Peak, Ditu Peak, Fangri Peak, Xinyue Peak, Weihuo Peak, and Jishui Peak."

Rumor has it that the grand formation we entered was based on the Seven Peaks and is an incomparably powerful mid-grade fourth-order grand formation.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan looked over and realized that although all seven peaks were shrouded in spiritual mist, each had its own unique characteristics.

For example, the wood element is strongest at Jiaomu Peak, the spiritual energy of Kangjin Peak contains sharpness, and the fire element surrounds Fangri Peak.

"Wow~"

Suddenly, a crane flapped its wings, its red-crowned crane and white feathers swept past through the mist, its cry clear and resonant through the clouds.

White clouds swirl around the mountainside, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing. Occasionally, cultivators can be seen riding swords, their blue and purple lights breaking through the mist, their robes fluttering like immortals.

There are many secluded lakes among the peaks, and sacred fields beside them.

However, most of those busy with the tasks were the disciples doing odd jobs.

Master Huoyun led the two to a huge plaza with a radius of one thousand meters, whose peaks were not even half the height of the Seven Peaks.

Stone pillars stand around the square.

The stone pillars are carved with various patterns, including flowers, birds, insects, fish, mountains, rivers, and ancient monsters.

"Huoyun, I heard you got a spot for your little apprentice, so I knew you would come."

As soon as they arrived, someone came forward with a smile to greet Master Huoyun.

Master Huoyun introduced, "This is Elder Chihuo of Fangri Peak of Tiancang Sect, who is also a master of weapon refining."

"Greetings, Senior Chi Huo." Xu Chuan and Xu Deling bowed simultaneously.

"Huh, why are there two of you? This girl must be your disciple, and what about this kid?"

“He is my disciple’s grandfather. He also managed to get a spot in the secret realm, so I brought him along to avoid him not knowing the way.”

"I see." True Master Chi Huo looked Xu Chuan up and down. "A Foundation Establishment family actually has two slots. Even the Golden Core families in the Seven Cities of Tiancang can't do that."

"Alright, enough of this nonsense. Just tell me what you want. Do you want me to torture you again?"

Chi Huo, puffing out his beard and glaring, said, "Bullshit, I've beaten you before."

"This is my disciple, named Yan Yue, from the Yan family of Fangsu City. Disciple, come and greet Master Huoyun."

Yan Yue was tall and strong, with short, thick, reddish-brown hair. His left shoulder was bare, while his right shoulder was covered with dark blue short brown hair.

The exposed skin and bones were sharp and defined, like gnarled old pine trees, gleaming with a bronze luster in the sunlight.

A faint fire pattern appeared on her chest, with crimson flames winding from below her collarbone to above her navel. The pattern was fine and seemed to flow.

"This junior greets True Person Huoyun," Chiyue said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"I've heard that the Yan family produces a Yang Fire Spirit Body every few generations." Master Huoyun stroked his beard and stared at Yan Yue, a glint of light emanating from his crimson eyes.

"That's right, my disciple has the Yang Fire Body and top-tier Earth Spirit Root aptitude, and is quite talented in the art of weapon crafting."

Master Chi Huo smiled smugly, "The reason I came to find you this time is to make a bet with you."

"bet?"

"After your disciple comes out of the secret realm, he will compete with my disciple in weapon crafting. If my disciple wins, you will pass on your unique weapon crafting techniques to him. If your disciple wins, I will give you the Crimson Sun Crystal."

"Haven't you been looking for it lately?"

Upon hearing about the Crimson Sun Crystal, True Man Huoyun's pupils contracted.

This material was not for him, but for Xu Deling.

With the aid of the Crimson Sun Crystal, the chances of successfully cultivating the "Fire Emperor's True Eye" divine ability can be slightly increased.

"You old codger, you can't beat me at weapon crafting, so you're trying to get revenge on my disciple."

"Just tell me if you agree or not."

"I'm not afraid of you. When my little Ling'er comes out, she'll have a match with your disciple!"

"Alright, it's a deal." Master Chi Huo laughed heartily, looking as if his scheme had succeeded.

As time went on, the number of people in the square gradually increased.

Disciples from the seven prominent families and three sects of Tiancang, as well as disciples of the Tiancang Sect, all arrived one after another.

They were usually accompanied by family members or their master.

Very few are alone.

Suddenly, Xu Chuan saw someone and was quite surprised.

That person was a disciple who had just joined the Green Wood Sect a few months ago, and now he had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and had obtained a spot to enter the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm.

For some disciples of the Tiancang Sect and the three other sects, the slots for the secret realm are not particularly valuable.

In any case, once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, entering the Golden Core stage is not something that can be done in a short time, and a person can enter three times, so some people will deliberately trade away this spot.

"That man's surname seems to be Dong, Dong Zhuo? That doesn't seem right."

After a moment of contemplation, Xu Chuan's eyes lit up. "That's right, his name is Dong Zuo."

"He's in such a hurry to enter the Heavenly Azure Realm at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Could he be a spy from the Demonic Sect?"

In the southern part of the land, some sects originated from the demonic path, but the mainstream is still the righteous path sects, unlike the Blackwater area, where most sects are demonic path sects.

This phenomenon seems to be related to the dominant power in the region.

The dominant family of Tiannan Domain doesn't care about good or evil, therefore both exist.

However, the dominant families in the Blackwater region are genuine demonic sects, hence the prevalence of demonic practices.

However, Xu Chuan did not know which sect the Demonic Sect was.

If Dong Zuo is indeed a spy, then he must have ulterior motives for entering the Tiancang Secret Realm.

"This is so restless!"

Just as he was sighing inwardly, Chen Changge walked towards him, his temples graying, his sharp edge concealed as if hidden in a sword sheath.

It gives people the feeling that once it is drawn, it will surely cause a world-shaking event.

"Fellow Daoist Xu."

"Fellow Daoist Chen."

The two greeted each other. Xu Chuan said, "I heard that Fellow Daoist Chen is also going in this time. I didn't expect it to be true."

"Although Mr. Chen had entered twice before, he had not gained any significant opportunities. This time, he successfully extended his lifespan and happened to be there again, so he decided to go in again to try his luck."

"As for me, Xu, by the way, since Fellow Daoist Chen has entered twice, could you please describe the situation inside?"

Chen Changge smiled and said, "Of course."

"Entry into the Tiancang Secret Realm is a random teleportation. It is somewhat similar to the Tiancang Mountains, which are continuous mountain ranges with many complex terrains."

Swamps, poisonous lands, lakes, stone forests, secluded valleys, etc.

Among them are a large number of demonic beasts, many of which contain the bloodline of ancient demonic beasts and are extremely powerful.

Besides that, there is the inheritance of opportunities.

Sometimes, an ancient tree, a stone, or a lake can contain a legacy, but to inherit that legacy, one must undergo trials.

"A test of inheritance?" Xu Chuan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"This information comes from the notes left by our ancestor. He passed the test and obtained the recipe for the Nourishing Spirit Pill and other opportunities, which enabled him to successfully enter the Golden Core stage."

"I see." Xu Chuan clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for informing me. However, I have another question: if someone tames a demon beast, can it be brought into the cave?"

"If their strength far surpasses mine, will the secret realm reject me?"

"Well, as long as it has a spirit beast contract with you, even a third-tier demon beast can enter. Otherwise, anything above the third tier will be ejected from the secret realm upon entry."

After all, gaining the allegiance of a third-tier demonic beast is a stroke of luck on your part, indicating either great fortune or the strength of your family's resources.

"That's good. I was really worried that some people might get their hands on third-tier demonic beasts and wreak havoc once they enter. That would be dangerous."

Inside the spirit beast pouch, Mo Yue sneezed and woke up.

"Third-tier demonic beasts are not so easy to subdue. Those who subdue them are mostly cultivators at the late Golden Core stage or above."

Demonic beasts are arrogant and rarely submit to those weaker than themselves.

"That seems to make sense."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yue thought, "It's a pity that there's someone standing right in front of you who managed to subdue my peak third-tier dragon as a spirit pet just by talking!"

What a misfortune is a hatred of the ages!
Mo Yue's voice echoed in Xu Chuan's mind. He replied, "Mo Yue, since you're so unwilling, then you can recover on your own."

"Twenty or thirty years should be enough for you to recover to your peak."

"Xu Chuan, just kidding. Forming a spirit beast contract with you is the best decision I've ever made in my life!"

A strong will to survive!

Having spent decades with the Xu family, Mo Yue has completely lost the arrogance of a dragon.

They're as slippery as humans!

Xu Chuan said, "Once you enter the secret realm, you should consider yourself a monster within it. Quickly find a third-tier water-type monster, and notify me when you find one. We will then work together to hunt it down."

Then we'll retrieve the Celestial Fruit and seek out further opportunities in secret realms.

"It's up to you."

Mo Yue's eyes shone brightly. If he succeeded this time, he could recover his peak strength in a few months at most.

With over a hundred years left, there might truly be a chance to find an opportunity to advance to the fourth rank and become a transformed great demon!

"Greetings, Master Huoyun." Chen Changge then greeted Master Huoyun, "Thank you for speaking up for justice last time."

"I'm just stating the facts. It's true that the Xu family's good relations with your Chen family are beneficial to them," said Master Huoyun calmly.

After half a stick of incense.

A sound suddenly rang out.

"Those who possess the Secret Realm Token, please gather in the center of the plaza. Everyone else, please step aside. After verification, our sect will open the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm."

Xu Chuan, Xu Deling, and Chen Changge all headed to the center of the square.

Six elderly men dressed in crimson robes with embroidered dragon patterns on their cuffs appeared at this place at some unknown time.

"Take out your tokens, everyone," the old man in the middle said calmly.

Everyone did as instructed.

The old man glanced around and verified everything, then stroked his beard and said loudly, "Elders, let us open the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm together!"

With a flick of his sleeve, a black iron token flew out, three inches wide and five inches long. The front was engraved with the two characters "Azure Dragon," and the back faintly showed the Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions. It was warm to the touch and seemed to contain flowing light.

The other five elders nodded and each took three steps back.

Instantly, six streams of late-stage Golden Core spiritual energy converged like silver rainbows, flowing from the fingertips into the token.

The token, suspended in mid-air, trembled slightly, and the pattern of a blue dragon gradually appeared.

Suddenly, a burst of inspiration appeared, and a red, blue, and yellow halo swirled around the token, making the robes of the six elders shine.

A few moments.

Spatial ripples appeared somewhere in the sky above the square.

It's like there's a connection between the token and the user.

"Guide the location of the secret realm!" another elder shouted, and the six elders focused their attention simultaneously, channeling their magical power even more intensely.

"break!"

The six elders shouted in unison, their magical power flowing like rivers into the sea, pouring entirely into the token.

The token hummed loudly, and its spiritual light transformed into a ten-foot-long phantom of a blue dragon, which raised its head and swung its tail, crashing into the southeastern void.

With a soft "click," ripples spread through the space, like waves on water, gradually revealing spiderweb-like cracks.

A purple-gold spiritual light emanated from the crack, gradually expanding into a light hole about ten feet in size as spiritual energy was poured in.

The six elders stopped their stance and stood still, with slight sweat marks on their foreheads. They all looked solemn as they gazed at the light-filled cave.

The old man in the middle retrieved his token and said, "The entrance to the secret realm has been opened. Those who enter will be automatically teleported back here one month later."

He glanced at everyone and said again, "Let me say this once more: the secret realm is fraught with danger. Do not force any opportunities, or you will be responsible for your own life or death."

"Let's all go."

After saying that, the disciples of the Tiancang Sect flew towards the Light Cave first, followed by the three sects, and finally Xu Chuan and his group.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, may we meet again in the secret realm."

After bowing to Xu Chuan, Chen Changge also flew towards the light cave.

Xu Chuan returned the greeting with clasped hands, then said to Xu Deling beside him, "Let's go in too. Once inside, first use the Bloodline Guiding Secret Technique to reunite with me."

If it's too far, your grandfather will come looking for you. Until then, be careful.

"Yes, grandfather."

The two then flew into the secret realm.

There was a sudden spin.

Xu Chuan reappeared in a forest of ancient trees reaching for the sky, where the spiritual energy was just as rich as that within the Tiancang Sect.

He immediately released his divine sense to explore the surrounding area for dozens of miles.

Then, using the Bloodline Pulling Secret Technique, he felt that Xu Deling was at least a thousand miles away from him.

If there is no danger, flying at full speed will not take long.

However, the secret realm is teeming with monsters, including many powerful ones with ancient bloodlines. If you're too conspicuous, you might not even know how you died.

"A thousand miles away, Mo Yue, please give me a ride!"

Aren't you afraid of being discovered?

"Just hide in your mane, then release your aura and fly. At least those who come in shouldn't dare to spy or investigate. If they do, then just kill them."

"Just to my liking."

Mo Yue immediately transformed into a dragon several tens of feet long, its flowing azure mane completely obscuring Xu Chuan's figure. Then, he soared into the air, letting out a thunderous dragon roar, and flew away quickly following Xu Chuan's guidance.

at the same time.

Many who entered the secret realm heard the roar of the dragon.

"What an amazing dragon's roar! It must be at least at the mid-stage of the third rank. As expected of the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm, it is indeed fraught with danger."

"The dragon is heading that way, I'd better change direction."

"What bad luck! I ran into a dragon right away. I hope he didn't notice me!"

Besides these cultivators, many demonic beasts also looked up.

Among them are many third-tier monsters.

"A dragon with the aura of a late-stage third-order rank?! It's a pity that here, it's just a prisoner."

A smooth journey.

Xu Chuan quickly arrived near Xu Deling.

She felt the pressure from the third-tier demon beast and was suddenly startled. Then she felt that the pressure was somewhat familiar and wondered if it was Mo Yue.

Then not long after.

Xu Chuan then appeared above her.

“Grandfather.” Xu Deling flew over happily.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said to Mo Yue, "Go ahead, and let us know when you find the target."

Mo Yue nodded slightly, then turned and wandered away.

Xu Chuan also told Xu Deling about his plan.

Xu Deling naturally obeyed his arrangements.

However, before Mo Yue found his hunting target, the two began searching for rare spiritual herbs in the vicinity.

Xu Chuan also took out the potted plant and watered the seedlings with a vitality solution.

This condensed life force liquid is naturally not like the one used to treat Huang Tianhu last time, which only consumed one percent of its own life force and would not cause any damage to itself.

With Xu Chuan's Golden Core divine sense probing them, the two of them avoided a lot of trouble.

Entering a secret realm is no easy feat. Fighting against demonic beasts and competing with other cultivators with powerful backgrounds is a waste of energy if not necessary, and may even bring trouble upon oneself.

In just two days, they obtained several rare, thousand-year-old spiritual herbs in this area.

Soon after, Mo Yue used his divine sense to contact Xu Chuan.

"Have you found your target?" Xu Chuan asked with a smile.

There should be quite a few Golden Core demon beasts in the secret realm, but to find a water-type one, you need to be at the early stage of the third rank, which will still take some effort.

"I was quite lucky to encounter a third-tier fire bull with dragon blood, from whom I learned the location of a third-tier early-stage water-type demon beast."

They appear to be adversaries.

"Be careful not to be used as a pawn."

Mo Yue laughed and said, "It's not that bad. Monsters don't have that many tricks up their sleeves. Besides, they've always lived in this secluded secret realm, which is very well hidden."

“Let’s go, I’ll take you there. That monster lives in a lake more than 3,000 miles away from here.”

Xu Chuan shook his head, and then he and Xu Deling climbed onto his back to conceal their bodies.

Then, it roared away.

"Why is it that dragon again?"

"When did the third-tier demonic beasts in the secret realm become so active?"

"Why does he follow me in whichever direction I go? Is he trying to provoke me?"

Many cultivators were filled with resentment.

But fearing discovery by Mo Yue, they quickly and carefully hid themselves and changed their position.

It is estimated that among those who have entered the secret realm, none have ever been as relaxed and at ease as Xu Chuan and his group.

The time it takes to burn half an incense stick.

They then arrived above the lake.

It is surrounded by many exotic flowers and plants, with red calyxes covered in dew and green stems supporting the sunset. When the wind blows, the petals tremble and the fallen petals float on the lake surface, like fragments of sunset drifting.

The lake water was clear and blue, like crystal, without a speck of dust or impurities, and sunlight streamed down through the waves.

Fish dart about like silver shuttles, their tail fins splashing the water and their gill covers opening and closing in the shimmering water, revealing every detail.

Xu Chuan glanced around.

“In the water, Deling and I can only offer limited help, so I will first set up an array on the northwest side of the shore. You suppress your own strength and lure him into the array.”

Then we'll trap them like turtles in a jar.

"Hehe, I know this routine like the back of my hand!"

Xu Chuan smiled slightly at this, and the white light of the storage ring on his hand flashed slightly. Six array flags shot out and disappeared into the six directions.

After setting up the Six Harmonies Absolute Sealing Formation.

Xu Chuan and Xu Deling concealed their cultivation levels and auras, naturally blending into the surrounding vegetation.

then.

The motorcycle plunged directly into the lake.

The underwater cave is vast, much larger than what can be seen from above, and its terrain is quite complex, featuring rugged rock formations, aquatic plant forests, coral forests, and deep ravines more than half a meter wide.

A large number of spirit fish swam and darted among them.

Mo Yue exuded the aura of a third-tier early-stage demon beast as it roamed the bottom of the lake.

A few moments.

A giant toad opened its eyes in a cave on the mountain wall at the bottom of the lake.

It is shaped like a round plate about ten feet in length, and its entire body is covered with blue and white frosty scales, with fine ice patterns between the scales, which tremble slightly with its breath.

The toad has three green eyes, located on the top of its head and on its cheeks.

A single vertical pupil on his forehead, as long as a finger joint, as green as cold jade, with a faint white aura swirling around its iris.

He has a horizontal eye on each cheek, round like a copper bell, slightly lighter in color, yet seemingly containing shards of ice, radiating a cold glint when he looks around.

As the three eyes opened simultaneously, the surrounding water ripples froze into thin ice, and with each breath, a faint white mist emanated from beneath the frost-covered scales, mirroring the ice patterns.

It has three legs on its back, as thick as a water bucket, with five claws at the ends of each foot. The tips of the claws are icy blue, as if they can crack rocks and break ice. Its belly is covered with snow-white soft armor, on which hexagonal ice patterns are faintly visible.

Monsters value their territory highly.

This lake is the toad's territory. If anyone invades it, it will naturally not be polite and will immediately fly out of the cave.

Then they saw a dragon that was over twenty feet long.

The dragon bloodline was powerful, and he considered himself a different kind of demon beast, but he was also very wary of this powerful race in the demon beast world. All three of his green eyes narrowed slightly.

"Dragon, what are you doing on my territory?!"

"The Azure-Eyed Frost Toad has even grown a vertical pupil. No wonder even the Fire Bull, at the peak of the early stage of the third rank and possessing part of the dragon bloodline and the ancient bull bloodline, was not confident of defeating him."

Mo Yue pondered for a moment, then arrogantly said, "I've taken a liking to this lake. If you know what's good for you, give it up now, or I'll devour your demon core and use it as my food."

"So what if you're a dragon? Do you think I'm afraid of you!"

Before the words were even finished, a beam of cold light suddenly shot out from the vertical pupil between the brows of the Azure-Eyed Toad, heading towards Mo Yue.

Mo Yue could feel the extremely yin and cold power within that cold light, which was terrifying and even made him feel a strong sense of crisis.

He immediately opened his mouth and shot out a beam of cold light, then moved his body to quickly dodge.

"This Jade-Eyed Frost Toad must have obtained a great opportunity, otherwise, no matter how strong its vertical pupil attack is, it wouldn't have given me this sense of crisis."

"Where do you think you're going!" The green-eyed toad immediately gave chase.

Hua Hua Hua~
The lake was instantly churned up with a thousand waves.

Mo Yue headed northwest, with the green-eyed toad in hot pursuit.

All of a sudden.

A blue light curtain rose up all around, like a giant upside-down bowl covering an area of ​​several miles.

(End of this chapter)