Immortals Step into Heaven

A few days later, the long-awaited time to participate in the Yunlong Sect's secret realm finally arrived. Zheng Yuan woke up early and carefully packed all the items he had prepared long ago. He arrived at Danqing Valley Square with a mixture of nervousness and excitement.

The square was already bustling with people, many of whom had arrived early and were waiting expectantly. Some chatted and laughed, some closed their eyes in solitary contemplation, and some paced restlessly, their various gestures revealing their varying states of mind.

Zheng Yuan spotted Liu Pingping, Zhang Xueyue, Tang Shishan, Xu Wen, and the others, all of whom had already arrived. Liu Pingping was chatting with the people around her, her smile as bright as the sun. Zhang Xueyue stood quietly by, her expression calm but her eyes gleaming with anticipation. Tang Shishan wore a serious expression, constantly checking his belongings, as if fearing he'd forgotten something crucial. Xu Wen was discussing the potential encounters within the Yunlong Sect's secret realm with a few acquaintances.

Tang Shishan nodded slightly and said, "Zheng Yuan, you're finally here. This time, the Yunlong Sect secret realm is said to be more dangerous than previous ones. We are discussing how to deal with it." Liu Pingping happily jumped over and patted Zheng Yuan on the shoulder. "Little Zheng Yuan, long time no see. Have you prepared any special magic weapons?" Zheng Yuan smiled and shook his head. He didn't have any special magic weapons. He just polished his sword carefully.

Zhang Xueyue opened her red lips slightly. "Don't be careless. I've heard that this secret realm is not only guarded by powerful demonic beasts, but also by all sorts of strange obstacles. If you're not careful, you'll get lost." Zheng Yuan's expression grew serious. "Then we must unite as one. Although my abilities are limited, I will stand with you all."

As time slowly passed, the crowd gradually gathered in the square like a trickle of water. Sunlight streamed down the ground, illuminating the various figures. Just then, Dan Daozi arrived at the square with ten Foundation Establishment cultivators in tow.

Among these ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, two were well-known to Zheng Yuan. One of them was Liu Shi, who stood tall and straight with a serious expression, his azure robe swaying gently in the breeze.

The other person was Xiao Yuan. His face was stern, like an iceberg, and he exuded an aura of repulsion. But only Zheng Yuan knew that beneath this exterior lay a fiery heart. Dan Daozi and the others stood in a neat formation in the square, their expressions solemn, as if awaiting a crucial moment.

Not long after, a figure streaked across the sky like a meteor and instantly appeared in the square. Dan Daozi and the others, upon seeing the newcomer, immediately bowed respectfully and shouted, "Greetings to Uncle-Master Liu." The Qi Refining disciples also quickly reacted and said in unison, "Greetings to Uncle-Master Liu."

Liu Qingyun, a highly respected figure within the sect, possessed a genial yet dignified expression. He waved his hand gently and said, "No need for formalities. I will lead the team on this journey to the Yunlong Sect's secret realm." As soon as he finished speaking, he formed hand seals with his hands. A flash of light appeared, and a flying boat appeared out of thin air. The boat rapidly expanded in size, reaching several dozen feet in diameter, like a massive steel beast suspended in the air. Liu Qingyun then said, "Everyone, board the flying boat." Upon hearing this, everyone lined up in an orderly manner and boarded the boat one by one.

Seeing everyone board the flying boat, Liu Qingyun and ten Foundation Establishment cultivators followed suit. He stood before the boat's controls, his hands once again casting a spell. The boat trembled slightly before speeding off towards the Monster Mountain Range. The boat sliced ​​through the sky, leaving a long trail of light and shadow.

Dan Daozi watched the flying boat drift away, his mind a bit lost. Actually, he also wanted to try his luck in the secret realm, to see if he could find the opportunity to form a pill. However, as the head of a sect, he had too many things to do and simply didn't have the time to go.

The flying boat sped through the sky, the mountains and rivers below swiftly passing by like a painting. The disciples stood or sat aboard, some excitedly discussing the upcoming journey to the Yunlong Sect's secret realm, their eyes gleaming with anticipation and curiosity, while others closed their eyes to rest, conserving their energy for the unknown challenges ahead.

Liu Qingyun stood at the front of the flying boat, his expression dignified, his gaze fixed squarely on the horizon. Foundation Establishment cultivators like Liu Shi were scattered throughout the boat, maintaining order. Liu Shi and Xiao Yuan occasionally glanced at Zheng Yuan, their eyes filled with complex expressions, as if they had something to say but couldn't bring themselves to speak.

As the flying boat continued to approach the Monster Beast Mountain Range, flying swords continued to appear around it, and the flying boats were also rushing towards the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

Wait until Liu Qingyun arrives at an open place and stops the flying boat.

"We're here, everyone, come out!" Liu Qingyun said calmly. Zheng Yuan and the others followed them down the flying boat and chose a place to rest.

Zheng Yuan looked around and saw that the Spirit Beast Sect, the Weapon Training Sect, and the Cang Jian Sect had also arrived. These sects were also close to each other.

Zheng Yuanchao saw many familiar people in the Spirit Beast Sect and the Weapon Refining Sect.

Zheng Yuan looked in the direction of the Cang Jian Sect, his eyes searching for something. His gaze traversed the crowd, not missing a single corner. After a thorough inspection, his gaze finally settled on one person.

A gentle breeze blew past, sending her skirt fluttering. The agile movement seemed to imbue it with life, making her stand out from the crowd like the brightest star in the night sky. Zheng Yuan saw that she had already reached the thirteenth level of Qi Refining. Beside her stood a Jindan cultivator he had met before—Wang Jianming. He stood tall and straight, his expression stern, giving off an air of authority without even being angry.

At this time, Li Xiuyun also saw the people from Danqing Sect. Her eyes wandered back and forth among the people from Danqing Sect, as if she was trying to find a specific figure. She searched for a long time but couldn't find it.

When Zheng Yuan saw Li Xiuyun, he realized she seemed to be looking for him. He quickly hid behind someone. In this place where the wind and clouds gathered, Zheng Yuan didn't want Li Xiuyun's attention to draw attention to his presence. That would be very bad.

It’s not too late to meet again after entering the secret realm. Now is not the time to recognize each other. From Chen Feng’s description, Zheng Yuan also knew what Li Xiuyun’s status and fame were in the Cangjian Sect.

It's better to be careful.

Then, a dark shadow roared across the horizon. It was the Shura Sect's flying boat. The boat was imposing, a ghostly aura swirling around it. Wisps of black energy entwined and danced like living snakes. Each wisp of ghostly energy exuded a chilling aura, as if harboring the howling and lamentations of countless vengeful spirits. Wherever the boat passed, the air around it plummeted in temperature, as if it were an icy cellar.

With a fierce aura, it slowly landed in an open space not far away. A group of Shura Sect disciples filed out, dressed in uniform, with stern expressions and the unique majesty of the Shura Sect.