The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 12: Secrets Deep in the Secret Realm

From then on, Yun Che and Qing Lian joined hands, embarking on the journey of cultivation together. They journeyed through towering mountains and traveled along renowned rivers, growing ever stronger and earning the respect and praise of countless people with their justice and kindness. Their story became a legendary tale in the world of cultivation, inspiring countless others to bravely pursue the elusive path to immortality.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Yun Che and Qing Lian have walked hand in hand for several years. Their cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds through constant hard work and challenges. Yun Che's swordsmanship has become increasingly sharp, and each strike seems to be able to sever the heavens and earth. Qing Lian's medical skills and poison techniques have reached a state of perfection, not only able to save people in times of danger, but also to subdue powerful enemies in an instant. The two complement each other, becoming a rare and perfect couple in the world of cultivation.

One day, Yun Che and Qing Lian received a secret report from the Cultivation Alliance. It was rumored that within a remote and mysterious realm lay an ancient relic, containing long-lost manuals and treasures, potentially holding the key to the future of the cultivation world. Yun Che and Qing Lian smiled at each other, a desire to explore the unknown ignited within them. They knew this would be not only a test of strength, but also a test of character.

So, the two of them suited up and embarked on their journey to the secret realm. Along the way, they traversed treacherous mountains and crossed raging rivers, finally arriving at the entrance to the mysterious realm shrouded in mist. The entrance to the secret realm was sealed by an invisible barrier, requiring a specific method to open. Yun Che took a deep breath, formed hand seals, and muttered something. Suddenly, a flash of light appeared, and the barrier slowly cracked.

“Let’s go!” Yun Che grabbed Qinglian’s hand, and the two of them flashed into the secret realm.

The scenery within the secret realm was completely different from the outside world. Here, the four seasons were like spring, and the fragrance of flowers filled the air, making it seem like a secluded paradise. However, beneath this beautiful exterior lay endless dangers. Yun Che and Qing Lian advanced cautiously, constantly alert to their surroundings.

After a long journey, they finally arrived at the ancient ruins. Built from massive bluestone blocks, the erosion of time left them with a mottled, variegated appearance, lending them an air of mystery. The entrance was sealed by a heavy stone door, intricately carved with runes and emitting a faint glow.

“It seems that if I want to enter the ruins, I must first unlock these runes.” Yun Che carefully observed the runes on the stone door, his brows furrowed.

Qinglian nodded gently. Although she hadn't studied runes much, her intuition told her that these runes were definitely not something that could be deciphered by ordinary people. She stood beside Yun Che, silently protecting him and preventing any ignorant monsters from disturbing him.

Yun Che took a deep breath and began to try to decipher the runes. His fingers gently traced the lines on the stone door. Every time he touched a spot, a flash of enlightenment emerged in his mind. As time passed, his understanding of the runes deepened, and he finally found a way to decipher it.

"Hah!" Yun Che shouted, clapping his hands together violently. Two streams of True Energy surged into the rune like dragons. The rune flashed with light and began to slowly rotate. With a low rumble, the stone door slowly opened.

A blinding light emanated from within the ruins, forcing Yun Che and Qing Lian to close their eyes involuntarily. When they opened their eyes again, they saw the ruins ablaze with golden splendor, radiating a dazzling light everywhere. However, within this light lay a subtle danger.

"Be careful!" Qinglian suddenly exclaimed. She keenly sensed a dangerous aura approaching.

Upon hearing this, Yun Che flashed and stood in front of Qing Lian. A dark shadow suddenly emerged from the depths of the ruins and pounced towards them. It was a gigantic demonic beast, covered in black scales, its eyes like torches, and its fangs bared.

"Hmph! Just in time!" Yun Che snorted coldly, swung his longsword, and slashed at the monster. The sword flashed like lightning, and instantly collided with the monster. There was a loud "clang" sound, sparks flew everywhere, and the monster was shocked back by the sword light.

However, this demonic beast was no ordinary creature. It roared furiously, and once again leaped up, lunging towards Yun Che. This time, its attack was even more ferocious, as if it wanted to tear Yun Che into pieces.

Yun Che's nimble form allowed him to dodge the monster's attacks time and again. But he knew in his heart that this wasn't the way to go. He had to find the monster's weakness as quickly as possible and kill it with one strike.

At this moment, he suddenly noticed a faint light flickering in the demon beast's abdomen. Although the light was faint, it exuded an extraordinary aura. Yun Che's heart moved, and he guessed that this might be the demon beast's weak spot.

He seized the opportunity, and with a flash, he was at the bottom of the monster's belly. He thrust his sword forward, aiming for the faint glow. With a single "puff," the sword pierced through the monster's abdomen, and the faint glow instantly became dazzling.

The monster let out a shrill wail, its body beginning to stagger. Finally, with a loud bang, its massive body collapsed to the ground, and there was no sound.

Yun Che sheathed his sword and breathed a sigh of relief. He turned to look at Qing Lian, only to see her smiling at him, her eyes filled with admiration.

“Let’s go in.” Yun Che took Qinglian’s hand and walked into the depths of the ruins.

The interior of the ruins was spacious and mysterious, with ancient artifacts and tome displayed everywhere. Yun Che and Qing Lian moved cautiously, fearing they would damage these precious artifacts.

Suddenly, Yun Che's gaze was drawn to a jade slip in a corner. The slip emitted a faint glow, as if beckoning him. He walked over and gently picked it up.

"This is..." Yun Che carefully examined the jade slip, feeling an inexplicable excitement welling up in his heart. He felt that this jade slip must contain some important secret.

He took a deep breath and placed the jade slip against his forehead. A flash of light passed through his mind, and fragments of ancient information emerged. These details discussed the origins and development of the cultivation world, as well as some lost secret manuals and spells. What shocked him most was that these details even contained the mystery of Qinglian's life.

It turns out that Qinglian is no ordinary person, but a descendant of a powerful ancient clan. That clan was destroyed in a devastating war. To protect the clan's legacy, Qinglian's ancestors sealed her soul within the body of an ordinary person, waiting for the right person to reveal the secret.

Yun Che was deeply shocked after reading this information. He turned to look at Qinglian, only to see her standing there quietly, a look of bewilderment and confusion in her eyes. He knew that this secret was undoubtedly a huge shock to Qinglian.

“Qinglian…” Yun Che called softly, walked to her side, and held her hand.

Qinglian raised her head and looked into Yun Che's eyes. She felt the warmth and strength of his palm, and her heart gradually calmed down. She knew that no matter what her life experience was, Yun Che would always be by her side, and they would face the challenges of the future together.

“It’s okay, Yun Che.” Qing Lian smiled faintly, a determined light glimmering in her eyes. “No matter who I am, no matter what my background is, I will never give up pursuing my own path. And you are my strongest support.”

Yun Che was deeply moved upon hearing this. He held Qinglian's hand tightly and looked into her eyes lovingly. "Qinglian, no matter what difficulties and challenges we face in the future, I will always be by your side. We will face them together and overcome them together."

The two smiled at each other, holding hands as they continued to explore the ruins. They knew that this exploration had not only led them to clues about Qinglian's past, but had also deepened their bond. And in the future, no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, shoulder to shoulder.

As they delved deeper, the secrets within the ruins gradually began to unfold. They found numerous lost manuals and magical artifacts, each one enough to shock the world of cultivation. However, they remained unfazed by their greed. Instead, they carefully stored these manuals and magical artifacts, intending to bring them back to the Cultivation Alliance for the benefit of even more people.

Just as they were about to leave the ruins, a sudden and violent tremor came. The entire ruins seemed to be shaking, as if something was about to awaken.

"Oh no! It's the ruins' guardian beast!" Yun Che's face changed. Although he had been cautious before, he still alarmed the ruins' guardian beast. He knew that the guardian beast must be extremely powerful, and they had to be careful in dealing with it.

As expected, as the tremors intensified, a massive demonic beast slowly emerged from the depths of the ruins. It exuded a powerful aura, its eyes like torches, as if it could see into people's hearts.

"Yun Che, be careful!" Qing Lian warned. She was already prepared for battle.

Yun Che nodded, took a deep breath, and unsheathed his sword once again. He knew this was a tough battle, but they absolutely could not retreat.

The guardian beast roared furiously before lunging towards Yun Che and Qing Lian. Its speed was incredibly fast, like a flash of lightning. Yun Che dodged its attack with a flash, seizing the opportunity to strike back with his sword.

However, the guardian beast was indeed powerful. It easily dodged Yun Che's sword moves and clawed back at him. Yun Che was shocked; he had not expected the guardian beast to react so quickly.

At this critical moment, Qinglian suddenly made a move. She threw a poisonous pill, which landed accurately in the guardian beast's mouth. The guardian beast immediately let out a scream and its body became sluggish.

Yun Che seized the opportunity and swung his sword forward. The blade flashed across the guardian beast's neck like lightning. With a crisp "crack", the guardian beast's head was severed by the sword, and its massive body fell to the ground with a loud thud.

The battle was over, but Yun Che and Qing Lian didn't let down their guard. They knew there might be other dangers within the ruins. They carefully searched every corner of the ruins, making sure they hadn't missed anything important.

Finally, they left the ruins with a full harvest. When they emerged from the secret realm, the sun was already setting. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, as if they were covered in a golden battle robe.

“Yun Che, thank you.” Qing Lian looked at Yun Che, her eyes filled with gratitude. “If it weren’t for you, I might never have known the mystery of my life.”

Yun Che smiled faintly and held Qinglian's hand tightly. "Qinglian, we are partners, confidants, and the most important people in each other's lives. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, I will always be by your side."

The two smiled at each other, and started their journey home hand in hand.