Immortals Step into Heaven

The two watched Liu Pingping and Zhang Xueyue go away.

Zheng Yuan and Tang Shishan stood there, watching Liu Pingping and Zhang Xueyue walk away. The sunlight cast a long shadow on the ground, and the gradually blurring figures seemed to take away the tension of the incident.

This time it was really dangerous, but fortunately Junior Sister Zhang is fine. Zheng Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest.

Tang Shishan nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, but after this, Senior Brother Xu Wen will probably become a target of public criticism. He didn't easily win first place." Zheng Yuan looked thoughtfully toward the arena. Xu Wen was standing there alone, looking a little lonely. He sighed softly and said, "I hope Senior Brother Xu can withstand the pressure from now on." As they talked, they slowly walked towards the Alchemy Valley, leaving behind a slightly messy field trampled by the crowd.

After entering the Alchemy Valley, the two returned to their respective quarters, the Danhuo Pavilion and the Qinghuo Pavilion. The Alchemy Valley was extremely quiet, with only the sound of the wind passing through the valley, as if whispering about its vast and vicissitudes.

Zheng Yuan had just returned to Danhuo Pavilion and had not yet stood firmly when a loud voice came from the pavilion.

"Junior apprentice brother Zheng, you're back. How was your participation in the competition?" Xiao Yuan walked out of his room in the pavilion. He had an upright posture, a resolute face, and the concern in his eyes was undisguised.

Zheng Yuan looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xiao Yuan. A brilliant smile immediately spread across his face. He quickly bowed and said joyfully, "Uncle Xiao, this competition was truly thrilling. Talented individuals from all over the world gathered, each showcasing their abilities. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to place in the top 100 in the competition that has already concluded, earning me entry into the Yunlong Sect's secret realm." Zheng Yuan's excitement was unmistakable, his eyes gleaming with anticipation for future opportunities.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled approvingly, nodded, and said, "Indeed, this Yunlong Sect secret realm is no ordinary place. Its opening brings with it countless opportunities. These opportunities may allow you to rapidly advance your cultivation, or even obtain rare treasures. You must seize them well. I will also enter it this time. If I encounter you there, if the opportunity arises, I will take care of you. But you must not be careless. There are many dangers within, and we know very little about the situation. You must be extremely careful and prepare plenty of healing pills, defensive magic tools, and the like, just in case." Xiao Yuan's expression grew serious, knowing full well that the secret realm harboured dangers at every turn.

"Thank you, Uncle Xiao, for your guidance. I'll take note of it," Zheng Yuan said solemnly, his heart filled with gratitude towards Xiao Yuan, but at the same time, he became more cautious about the upcoming trip to the secret realm.

That night, Zheng Yuan prepared roasted lamb and fine wine for Xiao Yuan. They chatted about their experiences recently and asked Xiao Yuan for advice on some of his cultivation concerns and foundation-building issues. The two of them drank until midnight.

The next day, the sun shone on every corner of the Danqingzong market. Zheng Yuan, dressed in a black robe and a conical hat, skillfully changed his shape and moved among the crowd like a ghost. Soon he arrived at the Tianbao Pavilion.

As soon as he entered Tianbao Pavilion, the dazzling display of jewels and precious stones hit him. The shopkeeper, Hu Gui, was standing behind the counter. He was dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, with a shrewd and polite smile on his face. Upon seeing Zheng Yuan, he immediately came forward, bowed slightly, and said, "Sir, what can I do for you?"

Zheng Yuan's voice was low and calm. "Do you have any fine defensive magical weapons?" Hu Gui was secretly delighted upon hearing this. From this single sentence alone, he keenly sensed that this mysterious guest must be someone of considerable renown. His eyes rolled, his smile widening. He said, "Sir, we do have fine magical weapons, but they are rare treasures and are not cheap." As he spoke, he carefully observed Zheng Yuan's expression.

Zheng Yuan, however, remained expressionless, his tone as calm as water. "As long as the magic weapon is good, the price is negotiable." Hu Gui's brows lit up when he heard this, knowing he'd met a wealthy client. He beamed, bowed, and said, "My surname is Hu, and my given name is Hu Gui. I'm the owner of this shop. May I know what your name is, sir?" Zheng Yuan paused, then slowly said, "My surname is Han."

The smile on Hu Gui's face grew brighter, like a blooming flower. He smiled and said, "Friend Han, why don't you come with me to the wing room?"

How about I bring you the best magical instruments to choose from?

Seeing this, Zheng Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Han thanks Manager Hu very much."

Zheng Yuan followed Hu Gui through a winding corridor and arrived at an elegant wing. The room was exquisitely furnished, with sandalwood tables and chairs emitting a delicate fragrance, and rare calligraphy and paintings adorning the walls. Hu Gui warmly invited Zheng Yuan to sit down and personally poured him a cup of Hu Ling tea. The fragrance of the tea instantly permeated the room, seemingly refreshing and invigorating. Hu Gui said attentively, "Friend Han, please wait a moment. I will fetch you a magical instrument." With that, he quickly left the wing.

A moment later, Hu Gui walked in carefully, holding four exquisite jade boxes. He placed the jade boxes one by one on the table and gently opened them. In an instant, the light of the magic weapon illuminated the entire room. The first one was a shield. The shield surface was like the deep night sky, inlaid with several crystal clear gems, and a halo of spiritual light flowed on it. The second shield was golden, engraved with golden lines, and there seemed to be bursts of golden spiritual energy flowing on the surface. There were also two defensive inner armors. One inner armor was a deep blue, like the color of the sea, and its material seemed to have a spiritual charm, as if water waves were rippling on it; the other one was silver, with smooth lines, and every texture seemed to be carefully carved, emitting a faint dazzling luster.

Hu Gui smiled proudly and introduced, "Fellow Daoist Han, these four magical instruments are all rare and top-grade. These two defensive shields are among the best defensive magical instruments. And these two defensive inner armors are also of excellent quality. They are all our store's finest magical instruments."

Zheng Yuan simply glanced at the four magical instruments, sighing inwardly that these top-grade defensive magical instruments were no longer sufficient for him. He shook his head slightly and said, "Manager Hu, do you have any magical instruments that are better than these?"

Hu Gui was stunned when he heard this, and the smile on his face froze instantly. His face was shocked, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. Thoughts surged in his mind like a tidal wave. A magical weapon that was better than this, couldn't it be a spiritual weapon?

This... this is not something that can be sold casually. If it really exists, the price will be extremely high. But looking at the look on Fellow Daoist Han's face, he doesn't seem to be joking.