Immortality and cultivation: Heaven rewards diligence, and success is inevitable.

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"The Marrow Cleansing Spring? It is indeed something that Foundation Establishment cultivators desperately need, but the place where the Marrow Cleansing Spring is located must be extremely dangerous. This fire-type secret realm, I'm afraid we might go there alive but not come back alive," Jiang Shi said with a serious expression.

Although Jiang Shi was unfamiliar with the fire-type secret realm, he had seen information about the Marrow Cleansing Spring.

Such a spiritual spring, capable of transforming tendons and marrow, must exist in a place fraught with danger; a slight misstep could lead to death and the annihilation of one's cultivation.

Jiang Shi was indeed interested in the Marrow Cleansing Spring and the Fire-type Secret Realm.

However, he was only interested in it. Unlike other Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, Jiang Shi had no interest in the Yi Jin Xi Sui (Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow Cleansing) technique.

Jiang Shi, who possesses the destiny of "Heaven rewards diligence, and success is inevitable," can break through to the Golden Core stage and become a Golden Core True Person even without undergoing the Marrow Cleansing process.

What marrow-cleansing spring? What elixir-forming artifact?

Jiang Shi doesn't need any of it.

If there's anything he most desires in this fire-elemental secret realm...

That could be the fire-type spiritual object that might exist in this fire-type secret realm.

Jiang Shi's Five Elements Refining Technique is only missing one step. Once he creates and successfully cultivates it, Jiang Shi can step into the late stage of Foundation Establishment in one fell swoop.

However, this matter should not be rushed.

This fire-elemental secret realm is optional; you can choose to go or not.

We still need to understand some key information.

Upon hearing Jiang Shi's words, Liu Qing paused for a moment, then smiled and said:

"Junior Brother Jiang is absolutely right. Even the lowest-ranking second-grade fire elemental realm is extremely dangerous."

"However, my Senior Brother Gu, who is second on the Biluo Valley Myriad Manifestations Ranking, will also be going along."

"Senior Brother Gu, ranked second on the Myriad Phenomena Ranking?" Jiang Shi had naturally heard of this name.

Jiang Shi's predecessor was a disciple of the Biluo Valley Master.

Jiang Shi, who had lived in Biluo Valley for a period of time, was extremely familiar with the Myriad Manifestations Ranking.

Jiang Shi is a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator who ranks among the top ten on the Myriad Manifestations Ranking.

"Yes, in our Biluo Valley, Senior Brother Gu can be ranked as the second most talented hero, second only to Senior Brother Ku Hong."

"Senior Brother Gu has a single fire-type spiritual root and is proficient in fire-based magic. In this fire-type secret realm, his power will be greatly amplified. With his presence, and with Junior Brother Jiang also here, we can safely return from this second-grade fire-type secret realm."

Liu Qing's words clearly showed his admiration for Senior Brother Gu.

If Jiang Shi hadn't known what kind of person Senior Brother Gu of Biluo Valley was, he would have been completely intimidated by Liu Qing.

This Senior Brother Gu, who ranks second on the Biluo Valley Myriad Manifestations Ranking, has a very prestigious name, so his strength should not be lacking.

But! A major event happened before!

Lu Yuanfeng, a sword cultivator from the Qingyun Sect, once stormed Biluo Valley and defeated three Foundation Establishment stage cultivators who were listed on the Myriad Manifestations Ranking.

The last one to take on the challenge was none other than the second senior brother, Senior Brother Gu.

This battle ended with Senior Brother Gu's defeat.

Jiang Shi was unclear about how the battle was fought, but he was very clear about Lu Yuanfeng's strength.

After all, Lu Yuanfeng died at Jiang Shi's hands. How could Jiang Shi not know his own capabilities?

Jiang Shi immediately understood the true strength of his second senior brother after he lost to Lu Yuanfeng.

In the Canglin region, the core figures of the three major sects, who are Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, are divided into three levels of strength.

The first level: Sect Leader Lu of Qingyun Sect, Valley Master Hua of Biluo Valley, and Sect Leader Xu of Lingxu Sect.

These sect leaders, valley masters, and patriarchs are all representatives of their respective sects and are the ones who receive the most resources, so their strength is naturally not to be underestimated.

The second level: Shangguan Shuo, the city lord of Canglin City; Ku Hong, the senior disciple of Biluo Valley; and Lu Chuanxuan, the next head of Qingyun Sect.

These individuals are the leading figures of the three major sects in this generation, truly the core of the core.

The future leader will be the one who can replace the first-tier individuals and take over the sect.

The last level is the third level.

The most representative one here is the sword cultivator Lu Yuanfeng.

The top members of the Seven Masters of Qingyun are also exceptionally strong and capable of standing on their own.

These people are the backbone of the sect.

On ordinary days, he goes out to fight enemies and does all sorts of dirty work for the sect.

This senior brother from Biluo Valley was originally from the third level, but after being defeated by the sword cultivator Lu Yuanfeng, his Dao heart was damaged and his foundation was damaged.

With his current strength, he can only exert about 60% of what he used to have.

The reason why this senior brother from Biluo Valley went to the fire-type secret realm this time is because his foundation was damaged and he needed the marrow-cleansing spiritual spring in the fire-type secret realm.

However, Senior Brother Gu was seriously injured and his foundation was damaged, making it difficult for him to explore the secret realm alone. He needs someone to take care of him.

Otherwise, if he stays in this fire-elemental secret realm for too long without anyone to take care of him, Senior Brother Gu's injuries will become more and more serious.

Jiang Shi knew about Senior Brother Gu's injuries and thought to himself, "Good heavens, you guys didn't call me over just to make me a free babysitter, did you?"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was indeed the case.

Unexpectedly, Liu Qing, who seemed to have experienced countless worldly affairs, cared so much about Senior Brother Gu. Could it be that the two of them had some kind of relationship behind the scenes?

"It's actually Senior Brother Gu from Biluo Valley. Of course I've heard of his great name and have long admired him." Jiang Shi pretended to be very respectful to Senior Brother Gu.

"If he's leading the team, I'm naturally very reassured. But..." Jiang Shi said hesitantly.

"Just tell me what it is, Junior Brother Jiang. I, Liu Qing, will definitely fulfill any needs you may have." As soon as Jiang Shi finished speaking, Liu Qing saw that Jiang Shi was hesitating and quickly spoke up.

Jiang Shi nodded at her words.

"But I have other things to attend to recently and I'm really too busy. I wonder if Senior Sister Liu and Senior Brother Gu could wait a while?" Jiang Shi said.

"No problem, Junior Brother Jiang. We're not going to the Fire Element Secret Realm until a month from now anyway, so you just need to decide before then," Liu Qing nodded and said.

"However, junior brother, I still have to remind you that opportunities don't come twice. This time, Senior Brother Gu is leading the team, and Lingxu Sect is also sending senior and junior brothers along. If you don't miss this opportunity, you won't have such a good chance next time."

Liu Qing's words made Jiang Shi even more hesitant to agree to her request.

Is this person thinking of killing him like a pig?

The more I think about it, the more something seems off. If such a good thing really existed, why would it be an outsider like him?

Jiang Shi isn't stupid; how could he fall for such a trick?

This exploration of the fire-based secret realm requires careful planning.

"Yes, Senior Sister Liu, I'll think about it." After saying that, Jiang Shi didn't give Liu Qing time to react. He stood up and left with Jiang Yu and Ouyang Lan.

After Jiang Shi left, Liu Qing's face was gloomy, still thinking about what Jiang Shi had just said.

"It seems this kid is quite wary and not easily fooled," Liu Qing thought to himself.

Just then, Liu Qing suddenly realized something.

"Damn it! This guy didn't pay!"

It turns out that Jiang Shi had taken Ouyang Lan and Jiang Yu and left before Liu Qing could react, without paying for the spiritual food.

Jiang Shi wasn't the kind of shameless person who would dine and dash.

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