Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Secret Realm Teleportation

Inside the secret realm.

Li Ping’s eyes fluttered open, a hint of ancient weariness flashing within them. "Eighty-eight years old this year!"

Though he’d been holed up in the secret realm, diligently cultivating, he still kept a clear count of the passing time.

If he were on Earth, a man his age, if he were even still alive, would likely have lost the ability to care for himself, unable to even walk.

Fortunately, he had transmigrated to the Cultivation Realm and had the good luck to become a Cultivator. After successfully reaching Foundation Establishment, his lifespan had extended to two hundred and forty years.

Eighty-eight years was only just over a third of his life. He still had a long time to live.

"Cultivation is truly wonderful!"

With a sigh of emotion, Li Ping began to inspect his own Cultivation.

Thanks to the enhancement from the Jade of the Spiritual Eye, his cultivation speed had increased dramatically.

More than a decade had passed, and his Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation was nearly full. Perhaps in another ten years or so, he could break through to the Late-stage.

In the Western Wilderness’s Cultivation Realm, a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator could be considered a figure of some note.

At this thought, Li Ping nodded in satisfaction, then closed his eyes and resumed his arduous training.

...

While Li Ping was deep in his cultivation, a steady stream of Core Formation Cultivators was arriving before the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm on Donghua Mountain.

The arriving Core Formation Cultivators instinctively separated into two groups. On the right were the four great Demonic Dao Sects: the Spirit Control Sect, the Blood Shadow Sect, the Nine Nether Sect, and the Joyful Union Sect. On the left were the Righteous Sects, such as the Academy Palace, Purple Cloud Valley, the Red Cloud Sect, and the Celestial Travel Sect.

Following behind the Core Formation Cultivators of their respective sects were hand-picked Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Most of these Foundation Establishment Cultivators were at the Mid-stage or higher. The few at the Early-stage had all distinguished themselves in the previous great war and were skilled in Magical Combat.

The two sides had just endured a brutal war that had lasted over a decade. Many Cultivators present had lost friends and family at the hands of the other faction, so it was only natural that they glared at each other with hatred.

But with the Core Formation Cultivators keeping watch, no one dared to make a move.

It was foreseeable, however, that once they entered the secret realm and were no longer under the Core Formation Cultivators’ supervision, extremely bloody conflicts would inevitably erupt.

Among the Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the Righteous Dao’s side preparing to enter the secret realm, there were a few of Li Ping’s acquaintances.

Xiao Yunzhi, for instance, stood silently behind the Core Formation Cultivators, her gaze fixed coldly on the Demon Cultivator camp in the distance.

Elsewhere, Ji Shuwen stood in the Red Cloud Sect’s ranks, impatiently fending off a male Cultivator who was trying to curry favor with her. Her Cultivation had, impressively, already reached the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

A Cultivator in a black robe stood in the Purple Cloud Valley’s contingent—it was Huang Yan, the same Purple Cloud Valley Cultivator who had once asked Li Ping to refine Pills for him.

Beside him stood the burly, bearded Xiong Pohai. His eyes were currently sweeping over the Demon Cultivators on the opposite side, his intentions unclear.

Somehow, he had managed to obtain a spot to enter the secret realm from Purple Cloud Valley.

Moreover, he and Huang Yan seemed to have formed an alliance, and they looked to be on good terms.

...

After a patient wait, the time soon came for the secret realm to open.

Four Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators from the four Demon Dao Sects flew forward, and four Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators from the Righteous Dao likewise rose into the sky.

Old Demon Lu nodded slightly. "Now that the secret realm has been reinforced, opening it will require even greater power. The eight of us should act together to open the entrance."

Qiu Changfeng let out a cold snort but said nothing.

Since the others had all come, they naturally wouldn’t refuse to join forces.

Immediately, they unleashed their respective Magical Treasures, striking at the secret realm’s entrance in unison. The eight Lifebound Magical Treasures of Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators easily propped open the entrance, revealing a circular, cyan-glowing tunnel several meters wide and high.

"What are you waiting for? Get in!"

Old Demon Lu bellowed, subtly taking command of the situation.

After his ’forceful takedown’ of Xiao Changkong, who was originally known as the number one Cultivator of the Western Wilderness, he had been acknowledged by the four Demon Dao Sects as the new number one Cultivator of the Western Wilderness.

The Orthodox Cultivators, however, believed he had used shameful, underhanded methods to ambush Alliance Leader Xiao, and therefore did not acknowledge his strength.

But at a time like this, no one was going to challenge him.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Seeing the secret realm open, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had secured a spot no longer hesitated. They leaped up and flew toward the circular tunnel, entering the secret realm one after another.

After flying to the end of the tunnel and entering the secret realm, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators would be randomly teleported to different locations by the residual Restrictions within, so the order of entry didn’t matter.

A short while later, all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators present had entered the secret realm.

The eight Late-stage Core Formation Cultivators stopped expending Magical Power to maintain the entrance. They recalled their Magical Treasures and gathered together to sit cross-legged in meditation.

One month later, they would act again to open the entrance and let out all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators inside.

Of course, to be able to analyze and control the situation inside the secret realm at all times, every Foundation Establishment Cultivator who entered had left a life tablet in the hands of the Core Formation Cultivators outside. If anything happened to them, the outside Cultivators would know immediately.

"CRACK~"

"CRACK~"

A few days later, the sound of life tablets shattering began to occasionally echo from within the Storage Bags of the Core Formation Cultivators.

Evidently, some had already perished.

This was within their expectations, however. After all, just a short time ago, the two sides had been locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Now that they were inside the secret realm, it was a given that when enemies met, their eyes would blaze with hatred.

...

In the core region of the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm, within a circular valley, five black-robed Cultivators had gathered at some unknown time.

"Why isn’t Kun Hu here yet?" one of the five black-robed Cultivators asked with a frown.

The other four remained silent, but their faces also showed their confusion.

According to the Grand Elder’s instructions, the six of them were not to compete for the ordinary Treasures in the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm, because the realm was actually layered. They were only on the first layer.

The second layer of the secret realm was where the real Treasures were hidden. Therefore, upon entering, they were to rush to the core region at once, use the Array they brought with them to open the second layer, and then plunder it for all it was worth.

To be safe, the Grand Elder had given the sole Array Plate to Kun Hu, the strongest of the six, while the rest of them each carried an Array Banner.

According to the Grand Elder’s calculations, a minimum of three Array Banners was required to activate the Array.

This way, as long as Kun Hu reached the core region, even if something happened to one of them, the plan wouldn’t fail.

But now, the rest of them had arrived, yet Kun Hu was still missing.

"Perhaps he was delayed by something," someone said hesitantly.

The black-robed Cultivator who had spoken first snorted coldly. "Hmph, what could possibly be more important than entering the second layer of the secret realm? When we get out, I’m definitely reporting this to the Grand Elder."

As the five of them were talking, a sudden RUMBLE echoed from the distant sky, accompanied by a familiar, angry roar, "You crazy bitch! You really think I’m afraid of you?!"

"It’s Kun Hu!"

The five reacted instantly, flying into the sky and looking in the direction of the voice.

They saw Kun Hu fleeing in a sorry state. Behind him, a Fireball was closing in at a terrifying speed, and within it, they could faintly make out the silhouette of a Female Cultivator.

Seeing that all five of them were there, Kun Hu hurriedly flew in their direction.

Witnessing this, however, the Female Cultivator in the Flame turned and left without the slightest hesitation, giving them no chance to use their superior numbers against her.

Kun Hu flew up to the five of them.

"Kun Hu, why did you lead Xiao Yunzhi here?!" someone reprimanded him.

His eyes widened in anger. "You think I wanted to? That crazy bitch is faster than me and wouldn’t stop chasing me! I couldn’t shake her!"

Kun Hu was about to say more but was interrupted by another. "Alright, alright, since we’ve driven Xiao Yunzhi away, let’s hurry and open the second layer. We don’t have much time."

Hearing this, Kun Hu snorted coldly and nodded. "This is what matters. We can’t afford any more delays."

They began to set up the Array, paying no mind to Xiao Yunzhi.

After all, even if her combat prowess was astonishing, there were six of them. Six against one—why would they be afraid?

While the six Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Spirit Control Sect were busy with their Array Formation to open the second layer, Xiao Yunzhi hadn’t actually gone far. Instead, she stood on a mountaintop several miles away, looking toward the valley with a surprised expression.

"CHIRP CHIRP~"

The Blazing Sun Bird stood on her shoulder, letting out a soft cry.

Xiao Yunzhi listened intently, then nodded slightly. ’All six of them are Spirit Control Sect Cultivators. Strange. Why are they gathered here instead of searching for Treasure?’

Before entering the secret realm, Xiao Yunzhi had the Blazing Sun Bird memorize the auras of all the Cultivators from the four Demonic Dao Sects.

After entering the secret realm, she began hunting down the Cultivators from the four Demonic Dao Sects under the Blazing Sun Bird’s guidance.

She hadn’t come on this trip to find treasure, but to kill people!

In just seven or eight days, several Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators had already died at her hands.

And Kun Hu was her next target!

’No matter what they’re doing, I have to ruin it!’ A ruthless glint flashed in Xiao Yunzhi’s eyes. ’I’ll sneak over and take a look!’

But as she drew near the valley, she was stunned to discover

the six Spirit Control Sect Cultivators had already set up a profound Array. Dazzling pillars of light shot out from it, bombarding the ground below. Amidst the continuous bombardment, a circular tunnel glowing with a blinding light began to slowly take shape.

An aura of deathly silence seeped out of the tunnel, filling the entire valley in the blink of an eye.

Seeing this, Xiao Yunzhi’s expression changed drastically.

She understood what the six Spirit Control Sect Cultivators had gathered here to do. There was a hidden space within the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm, and the Spirit Control Sect had somehow learned of its existence.

Their goal on this trip wasn’t the Spiritual Materials of the Cyan Cloud Secret Realm, but the Treasures within that hidden space.

’I can’t let them succeed!’

Seeing the six Spirit Control Sect members enter the hidden space one by one and the white tunnel about to close, Xiao Yunzhi didn’t hesitate for a second. She rapidly transformed into a Fireball and charged in just before the tunnel sealed shut.

...

Just as the six from the Spirit Control Sect were using the Array to open the hidden space, Li Ping, who had been focused on his arduous cultivation inside his secret realm cave residence, suddenly opened his eyes in surprise and stood up.

He could feel his previously stable cave residence beginning to tremble inexplicably.

’What’s going on?’

Before he could figure out what was happening, an even greater shock occurred.

The ground for several miles around his cave residence suddenly cracked apart, erupting with a dazzling spiritual light to reveal an immense and complex Array.

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