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

Chapter 84: Adventures in the Secret Realm

As soon as the mysterious man finished speaking, the air around him seemed to freeze, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Yun Che and the others' hearts couldn't help but quicken. They realized that this mysterious man might be even more dangerous than they had imagined.

Yun Che took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. He stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Senior, we are indeed here to seek cultivation resources. But please rest assured, we will never do anything harmful to the secret realm."

The mysterious man's gaze swept over Yun Che and the others, finally stopping at Yun Che. A barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across his eyes, but his tone remained icy cold. "Cultivation resources? Humph, do you know what this place is? This is a forbidden area in the world of cultivation, a sacred place coveted by countless cultivators. How dare you, a mere few juniors, trespass here without permission? You truly don't know your place."

Yun Che's heart trembled upon hearing this. He hadn't expected this secret realm to be so important. However, he didn't retreat. Instead, he continued, "Senior, we have no intention of offending you. It's just that our cultivation world is short on resources, and to improve our cultivation, we have no choice but to take the risk and come here. Please show some mercy and grant us some cultivation resources."

The mysterious man sneered and said, "Give? Who do you think I am? I am the guardian of this place. My duty is to protect every inch of this land and prevent anyone with evil intentions from succeeding. Now that you are here, don't even think about leaving easily."

As he spoke, a powerful aura suddenly surged from the mysterious man, locking Yun Che and the others firmly in place. Yun Che and the others felt a huge pressure coming towards them, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

At this moment, the spiritual energy in Yun Che's body suddenly began to boil. He took a deep breath and shouted, "Senior, we have no ill intentions. Why are you so aggressive?"

The mysterious man was stunned. He had not expected that Yun Che could actually remain lucid under such pressure. What surprised him even more was that the spiritual power emanating from Yun Che was so pure, as if it came from ancient times.

“Hmm?” The mysterious man snorted softly, his aura instantly subsiding. He carefully examined Yun Che, a strange glint in his eyes. “The spiritual power you possess… is very special.”

Yun Che was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected the mysterious man to say that out of the blue. But he quickly recovered and said respectfully, "Senior, you're too kind. I simply encountered some unexpected adventures by chance, which is why my spiritual power has become so pure."

The mysterious man didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he nodded slowly and said, "Since you have no intention of offending me and you have such a great adventure, I will give you a chance. As long as you can pass my test, I will grant you some cultivation resources."

Yun Che and the others were delighted when they heard this and quickly nodded in agreement.

The mysterious man smiled slightly and said, "The test is simple. As long as you can survive in this secret realm for seven days and find the core of the secret realm, I will consider you passed the test."

As he spoke, the mysterious man gently waved his hand, and a ray of light flashed by. Yun Che and the others only felt their eyes blurred, and when they opened their eyes again, they were already in an unfamiliar environment.

This is a vast valley, surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist. Exotic flowers and plants abound, and rare monsters roam the valley. The air is filled with a rich spiritual energy, bringing peace and tranquility.

Yun Che and the others exchanged glances, knowing in their hearts that this test had already begun.

They carefully moved through the valley, always alert to any movement around them. Soon, they encountered a first-level demon beast—the armored rhinoceros.

The armored rhinoceros was enormous, covered in thick iron armor, and looked extremely ferocious. Although Yun Che and the others had strong cultivation bases, they did not dare to be careless when facing this first-level demonic beast.

They cooperated with each other and used their respective strengths to besiege the armored rhinoceros. After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the armored rhinoceros and won the victory.

This battle made them realize more deeply the importance of teamwork. They encouraged each other and continued to move forward.

In the following days, they encountered various monsters and difficulties. But no matter what challenges they faced, they did not retreat, but bravely faced them.

Their cultivation base was also greatly improved during this process. Yun Che, relying on his unique cultivation method and unyielding willpower, successfully broke through to a higher realm.

In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. Yun Che and the others had arrived at the core of the secret realm—a mysterious lake. In the center of the lake stood a small island, and on that island stood an ancient altar.

They knew that as long as they could reach the island and pass the test of the altar, they would be able to complete this mission.

However, just as they were about to land on the island, a figure suddenly appeared in front of them. This was a mysterious man in a black robe, with a silver mask on his face, making it impossible to see his true appearance.

"You are finally here." The mysterious man in black robe said coldly.

Yun Che and the others were stunned. They hadn't expected to encounter another mysterious person here. They looked at the mysterious man in black robes warily, wondering what his purpose was.

The mysterious man in black robes seemed unconcerned with their vigilance and continued, "I am the previous guardian of this secret realm. I have waited here for countless years, and finally you have arrived."

Yun Che and the others were even more confused after hearing this. They didn't know what this mysterious man in black robes meant, nor did they know what he was planning to do.

The mysterious man in black robe seemed to see through their thoughts. He smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I mean no harm. I just want to tell you a secret."

As he spoke, the mysterious man in black robes slowly walked to the lakeside and pointed to the small island in the center of the lake. He said, "That altar contains a powerful force. This force is enough to change the entire landscape of the cultivation world. However, obtaining this power is not so easy."

Yun Che and the others were moved upon hearing this. They had never imagined that this secret realm could hold such a profound secret. They stared at the mysterious figure in black robes, awaiting his next words.

The mysterious man in the black robe continued, "To obtain this power, two conditions must be met. First, one must possess extremely pure spiritual energy; second, one must possess a firm will and strong cultivation. Only those who meet both conditions can unlock the seal of the altar and gain this power."

Yun Che and the others were filled with excitement upon hearing this. They knew that they might be the kind of people the black-robed mysterious man had described. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with determination.

The mysterious man in black robe looked at them, nodded slightly, and said, "Very good. You have met the first condition. As for the second condition, you will need to prove it yourself."

As he spoke, the mysterious man in black robes gently waved his hand. A ray of light flashed by, and Yun Che and the others only felt their eyes blur. When they opened their eyes again, they were already on the altar.

The altar was covered in complex runes and patterns, emitting a mysterious aura. Yun Che and the others stood in the center of the altar, feeling the rich spiritual energy and mysterious power around them, their blood boiling in their hearts.

They knew that at this moment, they had reached the crossroads of fate. If they could only unlock the seal of the altar and gain that power, they would be able to become the pinnacle of the cultivation world and even rewrite the history of the entire cultivation world.

However, they also know that this road is full of unknowns and dangers, and they must make great efforts and pay a great price to realize their dreams.

Yun Che took a deep breath, looked at his companions, and said, "Are we ready?"

The companions nodded, their eyes filled with determination. They knew that at this moment, they had no way out. They could only move forward bravely and meet the challenge of fate.

Yun Che smiled faintly and said, "Then let us work together to unlock the seal of this altar!"

As he spoke, he walked to a corner of the altar and began to study the runes and patterns there. The other companions also took action, each responsible for a part of the deciphering work.

Time passed minute by minute. Yun Che and the others were completely absorbed in the task of cracking the altar. They forgot the passage of time and everything around them. They had only one thought in their minds: to break the seal of the altar!

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, Yun Che and the others successfully deciphered all the runes and patterns on the altar. They smiled at each other, their eyes filled with joy and pride.

At this moment, the altar suddenly shook. A powerful force surged from the altar, enveloping Yun Che and the others. They felt a huge force surging within their bodies, making them almost unable to bear it.

But they didn't give up. They gritted their teeth and persevered. They knew this moment was a turning point in their fate. If they could survive this, they would gain that powerful power.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the force gradually subsided. Yun Che and the others felt an immense sense of comfort, as if they had been reborn. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise and excitement.

They knew that they had successfully unlocked the seal of the altar and gained that powerful power. They would become the pinnacle of the cultivation world and even rewrite the history of the entire cultivation world!

However, at this moment, a sudden change broke their joy.

Suddenly, a mysterious man in a black robe appeared before them, a strange smile on his face. Yun Che and the others were stunned; they had not expected the mysterious man in a black robe to appear at this time.

"Do you really think you can obtain that kind of power? How naive!" The mysterious man in black robe sneered.

Yun Che and the others were shocked when they heard this. They didn't know what the black-robed mysterious man meant, nor did they know what he was planning to do.

The mysterious man in black robes looked at their panic and laughed even more smugly. "Actually, I've been deceiving you all along. The power sealed on this altar isn't some powerful force, but an evil curse. As soon as you break the seal, you'll be corroded by this curse and turned into a mindless walking corpse!"

Yun Che and the others were horrified upon hearing this. They had never expected the mysterious man in black robes to be so sinister and cunning, actually wanting to put them to death.

They looked at the mysterious black-robed figure with rage, wanting to tear him into pieces. However, they also knew they had no escape route. They could only fight with all their might, engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the mysterious black-robed figure!

Yun Che shouted loudly and rushed towards the mysterious black-robed man. The other companions also took action, each using all their strength to attack the mysterious black-robed man.

The mysterious man in black robes snorted coldly, not taking their attacks seriously. He waved his hand lightly, and a flash of black light passed by, completely neutralizing the attacks of Yun Che and the others.

Yun Che and the others were stunned. They hadn't expected the mysterious black-robed figure to be so powerful. Despair welled up in their hearts, and they didn't know what to do.

At this moment, Yun Che suddenly remembered the mysterious power within him. He took a deep breath, mobilized all the spiritual energy within him, and launched a full-strength attack at the mysterious man in black robes!

A dazzling light burst out from Yun Che's body and whizzed towards the mysterious man in black robe. The mysterious man's face changed. He had never expected Yun Che to be able to unleash such a powerful force.

He quickly used his special skills to try to block Yun Che's attack. However, it was too late. Yun Che's attack had already hit him hard.