All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

As Elder Li finished speaking, he raised his hand and sent a burst of spiritual energy toward the "Qingyun" stone tablet in the center of the square.

A burst of golden light appeared, and the phantom image of an ancient stone gate emerged on the surface of the stone tablet.

The stone gate was engraved with obscure runes and exuded a strong ancient aura; it was the entrance to the secret realm.

"The entrance to the secret realm has been opened. Disciples, enter the secret realm!" Elder Li announced loudly, his voice echoing throughout the entire plaza.

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples, who had been unable to contain themselves any longer, erupted in excitement.

With burning eyes, they rushed toward the entrance to the secret realm, afraid of falling behind and missing the opportunity.

The inner disciples stood tall and walked with composure.

The outer disciples and menial disciples were impatient and pushed and shoved each other forward.

For a moment, the square was chaotic yet orderly, with everyone rushing in the same direction.

Zhao Hu and his group mingled in the crowd, giving Shi Si and his companions a sinister look.

He secretly followed them, his heart burning with a mixture of revenge and greed, secretly plotting his plans once inside the secret realm.

"Let's go too," Shen Jianxin said, his tone calm.

Instinctively, he stood in front of Shi Si and Lin Nannan, scanning his surroundings warily to prevent any sneak attacks.

Shi Si nodded slightly, took Lin Nannan's wrist, and followed closely behind Shen Jianxin.

His aura remained restrained, yet he remained constantly vigilant.

The three of them followed the flow of people, gradually approaching the entrance to the secret realm.

The ancient aura emanating from the illusory stone gate grew stronger and stronger, with runes flashing and a faint glow flowing through them.

It felt like it connected to another world.

The moment they stepped through the stone gate, a strong spatial fluctuation emanated from it.

The scene before my eyes instantly distorted and changed, and the noise around me disappeared.

The next second, the three landed steadily.

The ground beneath my feet was no longer the bluestone of the square, but a barren expanse of black soil.

The soil also contained dark red marks, like dried bloodstains, emitting a faint smell of blood.

Lin Nannan subconsciously gripped Shi Si's sleeve, a hint of fear showing on her face.

He whispered, "Brother Shi Si, is this... is this the secret realm? It's so eerie."

Shi Si looked up, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a storm of emotions surged within him.

—In the sky above the secret realm, there is no sun or moon, only a huge blood moon hanging high in the sky.

Blood-red light spilled across the earth, dyeing the entire secret realm a dark red, making it appear eerie and sinister.

Shen Jianxin frowned, his sword aura slightly agitated, and his expression was solemn: "This blood moon... something's not right. The rumors are indeed true."

Disciples were entering the secret realm one after another.

When they saw the blood moon high in the sky and felt the eerie atmosphere around them, their initial excitement and anticipation were instantly replaced by astonishment and fear.

Whispers arose, their voices filled with unease.

"My God! What is that? A blood moon?!"

"I've remembered the rumors about our sect! It's said that the secret realm of our Qingyun Sect is no ordinary place of opportunity."

"It's actually an ancient battlefield from a bygone era!"

"An ancient battlefield? No wonder the soil here is black and smells of blood."

"So these are all the bloodstains of the cultivators who died in battle back then!"

"Legend has it that the ancient battlefield not only contains rare and precious materials, but also the remnant souls of fallen cultivators and their magical artifacts."

"But it's also extremely dangerous. A slight misstep could result in being devoured by the remnant soul and having your soul scattered!"

The disciples' discussions grew louder, their expressions varying.

Some were afraid and retreated, some remained greedy, and others pretended to be calm, secretly observing their surroundings.

The crowd that had been rushing around gradually quieted down, and everyone was cautious, not daring to take a step easily.

Shi Si looked around and saw only endless, undulating ruins in the distance.

Broken weapons and tattered armor were scattered on the ground.

The air was thick with the stench of blood and decay, and with the blood moon high in the sky, the eerie atmosphere grew even stronger.

"It seems this secret realm is more dangerous than we imagined," Shi Si said in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

"Not only are there Zhao Hu and others plotting in secret, but there are also unknown dangers in the ancient battlefield."

"We must be extra careful and avoid getting separated."

Shen Jianxin nodded, and the cyan giant sword in his soul trembled slightly, emitting a sharp sword aura.

He remained alert to his surroundings, saying, "Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let you get hurt."

"Although ancient battlefields are dangerous, they also mean more opportunities. As long as we act carefully, we will surely gain something."

Lin Nannan nodded vigorously, suppressing the fear in her heart, circulating the spiritual power within her body, her eyes resolute.

"I will also try my best to protect myself and not hold you back."

Not far away, Zhao Hu and the others also saw the Blood Moon and heard the disciples' discussions.

His face grew even more sinister, and his fear in his heart increased, but the thought of revenge did not dissipate.

"Brother Tiger, I didn't expect this secret realm to be such an ancient battlefield, so dangerous."

A lowly disciple asked, his voice filled with fear, "Should we still seek revenge on Shi Si and the others?"

Zhao Hu glared at him fiercely and said through gritted teeth, "What are you afraid of? The more dangerous it is, the more opportunities there are!"

"The ancient battlefield is so vast. If we find an opportunity and strike secretly, even if Shen Jianxin is at the Foundation Establishment stage, he might not be able to react in time!"

"Furthermore, we cannot miss the opportunity presented by the ancient battlefield!"

After saying that, Zhao Hu looked at Shi Si and the other two with a sinister gaze.

He quietly led his men to hide behind a broken wall, secretly observing their movements and waiting for the right moment to strike.

The blood moon high in the sky still emitted an eerie red light.

The wind howled across the ancient battlefield, whipping up the black soil and shattered armor, making a mournful sound.

It seemed to be telling the story of the brutal battles of yesteryear.

After a brief moment of shock and apprehension, some disciples were the first to react.

Gripping his weapon tightly, he gave a low shout: "Go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples who had been gathered together scattered instantly.

They each sped off in different directions, embarking on their journey to explore the secret realm.

Some people ran towards the distant ruins, trying to find the magical artifacts left behind by the fallen cultivators.

Some people bent down to examine the ground, searching for rare and precious materials hidden in the black soil.

Some people traveled in groups, looking out for each other, and carefully made their way deeper into the secret realm.

In an instant, the disciples' figures were scattered all over the empty ancient battlefield.

The silence was broken by footsteps, the clash of weapons, and occasional exclamations.

Yet, it still couldn't hide the overall eeriness and gloom.

Everyone was on high alert, wary of unknown dangers while greedily searching for opportunities within the secret realm.

After all, no one wants to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—whether it's rare and precious materials or the honor of joining the inner sect and being accepted as a disciple by the elders.

"Let's set off too, let's take a look at those ruins over there first," Shen Jianxin said in a low voice.

His eyes scanned his surroundings warily, and a wisp of sword energy quietly gathered in his hand, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

He deliberately slowed his pace to match Shi Si and Lin Nannan's speed, always keeping the two of them by his side.

Shi Si nodded gently and took Lin Nannan's wrist.

He cautiously observed his surroundings, while the compressed spiritual energy within his body quietly began to circulate.

They can erupt instantly once they sense danger.

Lin Nannan stayed close to the two of them, her little hands clenched tightly.

He looked around warily, fearing that some danger might suddenly appear.

She circulated her spiritual energy, and a faint green light emanated from her body.

It can nourish itself and also react quickly when encountering danger.