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Chapter 57: The Secret Realm of Yanchi (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, many disciples gathered in the sect square early.

Xiao Chen looked at his fellow disciples around him. He was seeing many of them for the first time.

More people were also looking at him, with strong curiosity in their eyes.

Elder Liu from the sect's spiritual medicine garden arrived very early, so no one spoke and waited quietly.

At the stroke of noon, another unfamiliar elder appeared: "Sorry, Junior Brother Liu, I'm a little late."

Elder Liu smiled and said, "I just arrived too."

Then he introduced to everyone: "Some of you may be new disciples and have never met Elder Fu. Let me introduce you to everyone."

"Elder Fu is a guest elder of the sect. His sword skills are superb and there are few rivals among his peers."

"This time we are heading to the Yanchi Secret Realm, Elder Fu will lead the team."

Xiao Chen followed the other disciples in bowing, "Greetings, Elder Fu!"

Elder Fu just nodded calmly, then waved his hand and threw out a small boat the size of a palm.

The small boat swelled up in the wind, and in less than three breaths, it turned into a flying boat over ten feet long.

The huge ship hung in the air, casting a large dark shadow that covered half of the square.

Boom!
Although it landed slowly, it still raised a large cloud of dust.

"Get on board and set off!"

After Elder Fu finished speaking, he jumped lightly and landed on the bow of the ship, which was five meters above the ground.

The disciples quickly climbed onto the boat along the lowered planks, and felt more clearly the size of the spirit boat.

There were about sixty people, but not even the front deck was full.

As the spirit boat took off, Xiao Chen saw a transparent light blue shield appear beside the boat, blocking the oncoming strong wind.

Standing on the edge and looking down, you can see endless mountains and peaks.

"Brother, would you like something to eat?"

Su Wanqing handed a top-quality roasted sweet potato with a crispy skin and golden inside to Xiao Chen.

The Yanchi Secret Realm is 1,200 miles away from the sect. Even with a flying boat, it will take three hours to arrive.

After the two elders went into the cabin at the rear to rest, the disciples on the deck became much more active.

Xiao Chen shook his head: "I had it this morning."

"Oh, okay." Su Wanqing felt a little regretful and started to taste it in small sips.

Su Yuanpeng looked at her eagerly: "Third sister, I got up late this morning and haven't had time to eat yet."

Su Wanqing smiled gently: "It's okay, second brother. With spiritual energy, a cultivator won't starve to death even if he doesn't eat for three days."

"Brother Xiao, nice to see you again. Last time I was called back home, and I didn't have the chance to congratulate you on your admission into the inner sect."

Liu Benxin also came over.

Xiao Chen waved his hand: "It's only a matter of time before Junior Brother Liu joins the inner sect. There's nothing to congratulate."

Along with Liu Benxin came a tall senior sister who smiled and joked, "Junior Brother Xiao, it's really not easy to see you."

Her smile was gentle, and Xiao Chen was confused.

Instead, it was Su Wanqing who greeted first: "Hello, Senior Sister Liu."

Liu Benxin helped introduce: "This is my eldest sister Liu Shiqing, also a disciple of Bishui Peak."

To be honest, since Xiao Chen joined Bishui Peak, he really couldn't recognize all the disciples on the peak.

The main reason is that Elder Qi is not like Manager Chen, who holds a gathering every once in a while, so all the fellow disciples can basically meet each other.

Xiao Chen chose to praise her to avoid embarrassment: "So it's Senior Sister Liu. I've heard that you are naturally beautiful. Seeing you today, you are indeed like a lotus emerging from water."

Su Wanqing immediately asked: "What about me?"

Xiao Chen glanced at her and said, "Junior sister, you are full of energy and vitality."

Su Wanqing was a little confused. These all sounded like good words, but when put together, they didn't sound like they were praising her.

"Which pond do you plan to go to, Junior Brother Xiao? Stay outside, or go hunting for Fire Crystals?"

Liu Shiqing asked with a smile: "If we want to go deep into the abyss, why don't we find a companion?"

Xiao Chen spoke frankly, "I know nothing about the Yanchi Secret Realm yet. Could you please, Senior Sister, introduce it to me?"

"Let me tell you!"

Su Wanqing rushed to speak: "The Yanchi Secret Realm is suspected to be left behind by a large sect in ancient times, and many restrictions still remain until now."

"The most important feature is that the secret realm prohibits cultivators whose cultivation level exceeds the Qi Refining Stage from entering."

"Once the secret realm is opened, it usually lasts for ten days. However, if too many people enter, the opening time will be shortened."

No wonder the number of places is limited to 60, there is such a reason.

Liu Shiqing added concisely, "The secret realm is divided into an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer has hot spring pools that can temper the body. The inner layer has a fire crystal mine where you can mine fire crystals."

"However, there are guardian spirit beasts around the Fire Crystal Mine. If you want to obtain the Fire Crystal, you must hunt the spirit beasts first."

Xiao Chen had heard long ago that the Yanchi Secret Realm could temper the body.

As long as you soak in the pool and resist the invasion of fire, you can use the special spiritual energy in the pool to eliminate hidden injuries and strengthen your body.

So his main concern was: "What is the Fire Crystal?"

As soon as he asked this question, the four people around him looked at each other in surprise.

Then they remembered that Xiao Chen was a casual cultivator and should not have used the Fire Crystal to help him practice.

There's no way around it. No matter how you look at Xiao Chen, he doesn't look like a casual cultivator.

Liu Benxin coughed lightly and said, "This Fire Crystal is one of our Lizhou's specialties. Generally speaking, it can only be mined deep in the volcanic group in the southwest."

"This object contains extremely pure fire spiritual energy, which is very easy for cultivators to absorb. It is also called Fire Spirit Stone among casual cultivators."

"In fact, for Qi Refining cultivators, Fire Crystal is much stronger than Spirit Stone."

Xiao Chen immediately understood. That's what it was.

However, he did not accept it directly: "Thank you for the invitation, Senior Sister, but I would like to enter the secret realm first to confirm that I can withstand the fire energy, and then decide whether to go deeper."

This is actually just one reason.

Another reason is that if he could act alone, he could use the Black Fire Crow to kill the guardian spirit beast, which would theoretically be more efficient.

Liu Shiqing nodded: "No problem, I was planning to go in and decide whether to go deeper based on the number of spirit beasts after we get in."

Then, the Liu siblings went to look for the rest of the people, obviously wanting to recruit as many teammates as possible.

After they left, Su Yuanpeng whispered, "Junior Brother Xiao, I suggest you don't go to the inner layer."

"As far as I know, each of the inner-layer guardian spirit beasts has the strength comparable to that of a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining."

"Besides, these spirit beasts come in groups of three or five, making them very difficult to deal with."

As he spoke, he pointed at the Liu siblings who were pulling people around, and then pointed at a group of people surrounding the Song brothers in the distance.

"The amount of Fire Crystal Ore is limited. With so many people going together, how many pieces can each person get?"

"Besides, you've just joined the Inner Sect. Why risk getting hurt by going with them? If you're invaded by the fire energy, it would be more trouble than it's worth."

"I'm still waiting for you to break through the ninth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible, so that we can have a full-scale fight."

When he mentioned a fight, his eyes lit up, and he was obviously looking forward to it. Xiao Chen nodded and thanked him: "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Su. I will pay attention."

Su Yuanpeng didn't know his current strength. With the golden light shining on the ground, even if there were more first-level spirit beasts, they could not threaten him.

So he appreciated the kindness.

As for fighting, if he really has to wait until he reaches the ninth level of Qi training, I'm afraid that even ten Su Yuanpengs combined would not be enough to beat him, so it's better to give up.

Xiao Chen was thinking about how to politely refuse Su Yuanpeng when he found that Elder Liu had left the cabin again.

"We are about to arrive at the secret realm. There are some things I need to emphasize again."

As Elder Liu spoke, he used a trace of magical power to spread his voice.

It will not sound too high to the disciples standing nearby, and it will also be clear to the disciples standing far away.

"First, I will give each of you a map of the secret area later, which will mark the safe areas."

"Based on past experience, it is best for disciples below the eighth level of Qi Refining, and those who have just joined the inner sect for less than three years, not to leave the safe area."

"Secondly, the flame pools in the secret realm are also different. The closer to the inner layer of the flame pool, the better the effect, but the fire energy is also more intense."

"After entering the water, do it according to your strength. Don't force your body to temper itself, as this will burn your meridians."

"Third, this secret realm will last for ten days. Elder Fu and I will be waiting for you outside."

"So after you go in, you brothers should take care of each other."

"Also, remember the time, especially those who want to collect Fire Crystals. Don't miss the deadline."

Afterwards, Elder Liu distributed maps.

He also took the trouble to describe in detail the accidents that had happened to the disciples who had been injured or even died in the secret realm in the past.

I hope they can learn from this and not make the same mistakes again.

Xiao Chen listened to these stories very carefully and immediately had a better understanding of the Yanchi Secret Realm.

Elder Liu estimated that time was almost up: "If there is anything you don't understand, don't keep it in your heart, just ask me."

Song Zhongwen immediately said, "Disciple, there is something I don't understand."

Elder Liu looked over and said, "It's Zhong Wen. What don't you understand?"

Song Zhongwen asked, "Just now the elder mentioned that a fellow disciple once went deep into the inner layer to search for the Flame Spirit Crystal."

"Then, relying on the Flame Spirit Crystal, he directly broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining."

"Disciple wants to know why the location of this spirit crystal is not marked on the map?"

When he asked this question, the other disciples also pricked up their ears.

Many people present have not reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, so spiritual objects that can directly break through the realm are naturally extremely precious to them.

Xiao Chen was also a little moved and turned to look at Elder Liu.

Elder Liu shook his head: "Alas, you only heard about his breakthrough, but do you remember his fate?"

Song Shengying, who was beside Song Zhongwen, replied, "Of course he remembers. The fire energy entered his body and burned half of his meridians."

"Although his life was saved, his hope of building a foundation was lost forever."

Elder Liu nodded and said, "The Fire Spirit Crystal will only appear in the center of the Fire Crystal. You must go deep into the inner layer to encounter it."

"Since the discovery of the Flame Pond Secret Realm, only three disciples have ever obtained the Flame Spirit Crystal and returned safely."

"You are all elites with a bright future. Why take risks?"

As he was speaking, Elder Fu also came out.

He glanced at the crowd coldly: "I advise you to give up these thoughts as soon as possible and don't make mistakes."

Then he made some hand gestures and lowered the flying boat.

We have arrived at the Yanchi Secret Realm.

An exceptionally large volcano stands among the volcanic cluster.

At the edge of the crater, the flying boat passed through the orange-red smoke and landed steadily on a platform that was obviously artificially dug.

Get off the flying boat and look down from the edge of the platform, you can see the dark red magma flowing slowly.

On the other side of the platform, an archway was lit up, with ripples like water flashing in the middle.

Through those ripples, you can vaguely see a different world inside.

This time, Elder Fu put down a piece of plank and then walked down holding a long rope.

There were actually four monks tied up on the ropes.

Their upper bodies were naked and covered with scars, as if they had been tortured.

Xiao Chen recognized one of them at a glance. He was the burly man who sold flying swords in the black market that day.

It seems that Lihuomen's actions are quite quick and he will retaliate without mercy.

Elder Liu stepped forward promptly and stated, "The sect's investigation has confirmed that these individuals are all Tribulation Cultivators from Quanzhou."

"They were so audacious that they actually killed three outer disciples and five menial disciples of the sect. They deserve the death penalty."

"The reason I stayed here today is to make some use of the waste."

Then, Elder Fu untied the first monk from the long rope and pushed him directly into the archway despite his frantic pleas for mercy.

"Ah~!"

As a shrill scream was heard, the monk's whole body was engulfed in flames and burned to ashes on the spot.

Elder Fu nodded: "It seems that the secret realm has not yet been fully opened. We need to wait a little longer."

Elder Liu was in charge of warning the other disciples: "You all saw it, if you exceed the time limit and don't come out, this will be the same fate."

After a while, the water waves between the arches stabilized and almost turned into a cave.

Elder Fu grabbed another person and threw him in.

This time, the monk's skin only turned red, but he was not burning with anger.

Elder Fu pinched his fingers together and golden light immediately appeared behind the man, pushing him into the secret realm, into a crack on the ground.

Then another scream was heard.

This time, Elder Liu pointed at the gap and said, "You see it, right? There are many such gaps in the secret realm. Be careful when you go in, and don't fall in."

He looked at Song Zhongwen: "Especially when hunting spiritual beasts, always watch your step."

Elder Fu grabbed another Tribulation Cultivator and said, "I'll show you again. Let's learn from this and think carefully about whether or not to take the risk."

As he said that, he threw him out, and he passed through the arch and landed accurately in the gap.

The screams rang out for the third time, and the last remaining cultivator's legs went weak. He sat on the ground, tears streaming down his face.

Elder Liu said, "There's no need to try this. They should remember it. The main thing is that this cry is creepy after hearing it too much."

Upon hearing this, the cultivator was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly thanked loudly, feeling lucky that he had escaped the disaster.

Elder Fu looked at him with disgust and kicked him off the platform.

There was no sound this time, and he walked very quietly.

Then, Elder Fu took out a disc-shaped magic weapon and carefully measured the entrance to the secret realm.

It was then announced: "The secret realm has stabilized and is safe to enter."

(End of this chapter)