In the world of martial arts, there is a vast fantasy world.

Chapter 322 The Spirit of the Secret Realm

This was the first time these two prodigies had realized what it meant to be outmatched and capable.

But for Shen Xing, aside from their backgrounds, the talents of these two individuals were not particularly noteworthy.

Even getting into the Human Federation might be difficult, let alone making it into the top ten.

Without an opponent to spar with, Shen Xing could only focus on seclusion and cultivation.

Fortunately, even if efficiency is affected, his talent means it won't slow him down too much.

"One year can be equivalent to ten years." The more Shen Xing cultivated, the more amazed he became.

Even before the first pill was completely consumed, and its effects had only begun to slow down, a second identical seventh-grade pill was automatically delivered to him.

According to information obtained from the Holy Maiden of Dream Moon Palace, each time a secret realm opens, the total number of Grade 7 pills that can be obtained is nearly one hundred.

The total number of Grade 7 pills that could be obtained from passing the third and fourth stages is estimated to be no more than forty.

In other words, no matter how well they perform in this fifth level, they can take away at least ten or so grade seven pills!

It is still a very suitable seventh-grade pill for me.

This ancient alchemist is indeed incredibly wealthy.

But Shen Xing estimated his needs and realized that a mere dozen or so coins were far from enough.

Having experienced the effects of seventh-grade pills and even the unique properties of this secret realm, Shen Xing found it increasingly difficult to tolerate the cultivation speed he experienced when taking ordinary sixth-grade pills outside.

Three years. As long as he stays here for three years, he will be qualified to break through to the Sun and Moon realms!

That was also the time when Liantianfang started its next round of enrollment.

With this thought in mind, Shen Xing made his decision.

He did nothing for the time being, but focused on his cultivation.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, Nangong Jinyi and the others had reached the end of their one-year period and were about to leave.

"Once we get outside, wait for me for a few months," Shen Xing instructed. "But don't reveal yourselves; hide away first."

"Understood." Nangong Jinyi nodded.

She knew, of course, that if they went out, they would likely be plundered by some seventh-realm beings.

After all, even a seventh-grade elixir is extremely attractive to a seventh-realm saint.

However, since Nangong Jinyi possessed Wenren Caifeng's jade talisman, she wouldn't be in too much danger. She just needed to be careful to avoid wasting the talisman.

As he left, Shen Xing clearly saw that a total of seventeen pills appeared in front of Nangong Jinyi.

They're all rank seven!

This is the reward for the fifth level.

In addition, judging from her expression, she had clearly received some inheritance, which was directly input into her mind.

Everything was pretty much as the intelligence we had received before.

Considering all that, the reward of these seventeen pills is already quite generous.

Putting everything else aside, the other two only received thirteen coins each, while Nangong Jinyi received four more.

Based on this, I should be able to get around twenty.

Unfortunately, it's still not enough.

After the three left one after another, Shen Xing continued his cultivation until the day of his departure also arrived.

A total of twenty-three pills appeared before him.

At the same time, profound alchemical inheritances began to be transmitted into his soul. The process was somewhat similar to using a learning device, but it was not the same, because the parts involving artistic conception were not directly engraved, but rather more like writing and recording.

If you fail to grasp it within a certain period of time, it will gradually dissipate.

Shen Xing glanced at it and found that the inheritance he had obtained was quite complete. Although it was focused on alchemy, it included everything from the first grade to the seventh grade, and even included many profound alchemy techniques. It was obviously very profound and powerful.

"I clearly wanted to become a weapon refiner, but I ended up receiving such a powerful alchemy inheritance?" Shen Xing thought to himself with a sense of helplessness.

However, he did not change his mind, because this secret realm was enough to prove that there must have been a more powerful weapon-forging tradition in ancient times!

"I will be back." Shen Xing narrowed his eyes, left these words, put away the pills, and was teleported away.

The instant he left, an invisible wave swept across the entire space, just like the scene after each sparring session where the space was restored.

However, what was revealed was no longer that beautiful mountain range.

Instead, it was an extremely empty and desolate space, a vast expanse of white as far as the eye could see.

This is the truest appearance of this secret realm.

And in the very next moment.

Shen Xing's figure suddenly reappeared here.

Yes, how could he not set anchor points?

Unless, the power of this secret realm surpasses that of the flying shuttle, and can restrict its movement.

However, although this secret realm is powerful, it is clearly not at this level.

The moment Shen Xing appeared, he looked at the vast white space and showed a surprised expression.

Because this was very different from what he had expected.

But at that moment, terrifying elemental power suddenly surged in like a tide, converging into a huge, furious elemental power giant!

"Inheritor, your trial is over!" The giant roared at Shen Xing, his power astonishing.

Shen Xing had no doubt that even a saint would not be able to gain any advantage in front of such a giant of Yuan Power.

But he wasn't panicked.

Because the Seven Realms Jade Talisman in his arms remained completely unchanged.

This means that although the other party is powerful, there has been no infringement whatsoever, otherwise it would have been enough to trigger a reaction from the Seven Realms Jade Talisman.

"It's obvious I'm not someone who needs to follow rules." Shen Xing narrowed his eyes and said directly, "If you have a way to expel me or punish me, then go ahead and try. I'm not going to give up this sacred place of cultivation just because of your words."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a stack of jade talismans.

That's right, the main focus is sincerity.

He didn't know what kind of person the manager of this secret realm was, or what kind of personality he had, but since it was all a gamble anyway, he might as well show his cards and take the gamble.

If you lose the bet, you can only give up for now and think of other ways.

Fortunately, the Yuanli Giant in front of him seemed to be stuck when faced with the trump card he revealed first.

There was no fluctuation of divine soul within that Yuan Power Giant; it was merely the power of the secret realm array that gathered Yuan Power into this form.

The manager behind him is watching him from somewhere within the secret realm.

After a long while, the Yuan Power Giant slowly dissipated.

"You are indeed very special, as you were able to overcome your master's restrictions. This is the first time in the tens of thousands of years since the secret realm opened."

"." Shen Xing didn't speak, but joy did well up in her heart.

Being willing to talk is undoubtedly the best outcome.

"How can I continue my cultivation here?" Shen Xing asked directly.

"I have the authority to activate the grand formation, but I have one condition." Since the administrator did not use the grand formation to expel Shen Xing, he obviously had his own demands, so he was equally direct at this moment, "Once you have the strength to completely control this place, you must give me freedom, absolute freedom."

"No problem," Shen Xing replied without hesitation.

"Aren't you going to ask me who I am?" The voice behind me sounded rather cold.

They probably felt that such a quick, thoughtless answer lacked sincerity.

"No matter what you are, it's nothing compared to what I need right now," Shen Xing said slowly. "Besides, even if I regret it later, it means I have the capital to regret it, and you can only gamble."

A long silence followed.

But Shen Xing relaxed instead.

He waved the jade talisman in his hand.

"Since I was able to bypass the external rules and defenses of this secret realm and come here directly, I have the ability to bring strong people here. In fact, you don't have much of a choice."

Yes, given the wonder of this secret realm, it's impossible that the power of these jade talismans in his hands couldn't be detected.

These jade talismans all came from true powerhouses.

If such a large number of them were to directly penetrate into the secret realm, Shen Xing believed that even if the secret realm could withstand them, it would inevitably have to pay a considerable price.

And now, after an even longer silence.

The voice slowly emerged.

"I am the spirit of the secret realm, and also the spirit of the array."

Shen Xing did not react at all.

He was aware of the concept of the spirit of the secret realm. Taking the Xuanlong Secret Realm as an example, if the Xuanlong Stone Tablet that controls the entire secret realm were to develop its own artifact spirit, then that would be the spirit of the secret realm.

It's just an existence that makes it easier to control the secret realm; in essence, it's no different from a spirit weapon.

It's not worth worrying about.

However, the spirit array is different.

Shen Xing had never heard of this title before, but judging from the other party's reaction, it was clearly extraordinary.

But Shen Xing still didn't react much—he had no idea what a spirit array was.

Moreover, the other party's sudden remark was clearly a test of his reaction, and in such situations, not caring is the best course of action.

Sure enough, after saying that, the so-called spirit of the secret realm seemed to have made a decision.

"The deal is done. I will help you within the scope of my authority, and you must promise to give me freedom."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Xing could clearly feel that familiar effect of accelerating cultivation reappear.

This time, he made no attempt to hide his joy.

"May I bring people in?" he asked again.

"..." The spirit of the secret realm took a long time to reply this time, "No more than four."

Why?

"These are the rules. You can try to break them, but the secret realm will consider it an invasion."

"Okay." Shen Xing said with a hint of regret.

He was also thinking of dealing with this secret realm in the same way as he had dealt with the Xuanlong Secret Realm.

Leaving aside the prodigies of this other world, I believe that in the Human Federation, there are certainly many councilors willing to pay a considerable price for their outstanding descendants.

However, four people is already quite good.

Shen Xing's figure vanished instantly.

This time, an unseen force surged back and forth where he had disappeared, as if searching for a way to reappear.

This search lasted for a very, very long time.

Until Shen Xing reappeared with Nangong Jinyi.

"From now on, we'll be in seclusion here." Shen Xing, unaware of the spirit of the secret realm's probing, simply said to Nangong Jinyi, "I've already sent messages to Lao Hu and Ajiao, so there are exactly four of us."

Although Juan and Gu Jiao are both undergoing trials, what trial can compare to this one?

A seventh-grade elixir, plus an extremely powerful supporting array!

Nangong Jinyi also looked delighted as she surveyed the hazy white space. Clearly, she hadn't expected Shen Xing to actually be able to stay here for so long.

"I have to leave again," Shen Xing said. "I promised some things to the others, and I'm going to fulfill them. You should continue your cultivation on your own."

"Alright." Nangong Jinyi nodded emphatically, already somewhat impatient. "Here, in a few more months at most, I should be able to break through to the fifth realm!"

The seventh-grade pills were clearly of greater help to her.

Reaching the Fifth Realm within ten years, while not as fast as Shen Xing, is still an incredible speed in the Human Federation!

Shen Xing seemed to have thought of something and suddenly asked, "Seventh-grade pills."

"That's impossible." The spirit of the secret realm spoke first. "Each seventh-grade pill has its own reward rules. The number I've given you is already the maximum I can give you. Don't be too greedy."

This was the first time Nangong Jinyi had heard the voice of the spirit of the secret realm, but she wasn't very surprised.

Shen Xing had already explained the general situation to her.

Hearing that there were no more seventh-grade pills, he was somewhat disappointed but also quite satisfied.

For her, this year since she came into this world has been a dream come true.

However, Shen Xing was not as satisfied as she was.

"This secret realm definitely contains more Grade 7 pills and ancient inheritances," Shen Xing said calmly. "You can refuse to give them to me now, but there is still a full thousand years before it opens again. In these thousand years, I have absolute confidence that I can completely take control of this place."

The spirit of the secret realm remained silent.

It's unclear whether they disregarded the threat or had something to rely on.

Regardless, the grand array that aids cultivation remains activated.

Shen Xing left to fulfill his promise to the Holy Maiden of Mengyue Palace, copying all the ancient alchemy traditions, and also made a new request.

—Requirements for friendly combat.

"The path of martial arts requires battles," Shen Xing said directly. "I need you to take me to challenge some true geniuses, at least those at the Sun and Moon level."

Indeed, as a renowned prodigy in this world, the Holy Maiden of Dream Moon Palace must have even more resources.

With enough battles and enough motivation, one can achieve more efficient cultivation.

Clearly, the Holy Maiden of Dream Moon Palace was also aware of this.

She seemed to think for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Why go to such lengths, Young Master Shen? If we're talking about sparring, is there anyone more suitable than the Heavenly Demon Buddha?"

Heavenly Demon Buddha Child?

Shen Xing thought of this person, and his eyes lit up.

This Heavenly Demon Buddha Child was utterly reckless and truly went for the kill!

"Even for us, the Heavenly Demon Buddha Child is the best target to kill." The Holy Maiden of Dream Moon Palace saw Shen Xing's intention and encouraged him further, "The Heavenly Demon Sect has always had a good reputation in this regard. Even if you kill the Heavenly Demon Buddha Child, they will only think that the Buddha Child is useless and will not retaliate."

(End of this chapter)