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Chu Chenmu strolled along the way, collecting all the delicacies he found. By the time he reached the vicinity of the Xuanling Secret Realm, half a month had passed. Relying on the original owner's memories, Chu Chenmu located the entrance to the secret realm—a narrow cave hidden among rocks and vegetation. Looking inside, the cramped space was pitch black. If it weren't for the faint spatial power that could be sensed near the entrance, it would be difficult for anyone to associate this place with a high-level secret realm.

Chu Chenmu rummaged through his storage ring and took out a golden rope, which was extremely tough and had runes engraved on its surface.

Chu Chenmu tied the four people's wrists together with the rope. Seeing the slightly puzzled expressions on their faces, he explained, "Normally, the landing point after entering the secret realm is random. Just in case, I'm using a magical artifact to cheat. This rope can counteract the spatial power at the entrance of the secret realm, ensuring that we can land in the same place after entering."

Forgive him for calling this seemingly high-class magical artifact "this rope," it's just that the original owner had too many treasures in his storage ring and he couldn't remember them all.

The four people, like prisoners being escorted, squeezed through the hole in a line. After a brief period of dizziness, when they opened their eyes again, they were greeted by a lush, vibrant green landscape, clearly out of season for the outside world.

They had entered the Mysterious Spirit Realm. Chu Chenmu put away the rope, observed the surroundings, and saw that there were no very tall plants, and they were at the foot of a mountain.

Chu Chenmu silently lamented his bad luck. His destination, the Xuanbing Pool, was located in the center of the secret realm, which, in the original owner's memory, was on the summit of the highest peak in the secret realm. Their landing point was estimated to be on the outer edge of the secret realm, and because of the low terrain, Chu Chenmu even had difficulty identifying directions.

Flying is not allowed within the Xuanling Secret Realm. Chu Chenmu resignedly pointed to the mountain in front of him and said, "Let's go up the mountain first. Once the view opens up, I'll figure out the direction. We're going to the very center of the secret realm."

Luo Suichen responded, but he keenly sensed that Chu Chenmu had a very strong purpose and did not seem to be simply bringing them here for training.

If their goal was simply to train, they could stay in the far north for a while, or just choose any direction here; the spirit beasts would be enough for them to spar with for a year or two. There was no need for them to come to this secret realm specifically to find a central point.

Luo Suichen quickened his pace to walk alongside Chu Chenmu, and asked casually, "Master, is there some kind of treasure at the center of this secret realm?"

Chu Chenmu cautiously scouted ahead and saw that Luo Suichen's figure was slightly ahead of his. He stretched out a hand to block him behind him. "Is this brat out of his mind? Instead of obediently following behind, he's standing at the front as a live target?"

"There are no treasures in the center of the secret realm," Chu Chenmu replied half-heartedly, inwardly criticizing Luo Suichen. He then instructed his three young disciples, "Be careful in everything. The secret realm is still a secret realm; it's different from the outside world."

Over the past century, those who have underestimated the Mysterious Spirit Realm may have escaped unscathed, but this certainly does not include the few who have only reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Luo Suichen looked at Chu Chenmu, who instinctively shielded him behind him, with a complicated expression, and pursed his lips.

Along the way, they occasionally encountered a few spirit beasts. Chu Chenmu walked in front, ensuring the safety of his three little disciples as soon as possible. Finding that they were all within the fourth rank, he let the three of them take turns fighting. Unless they were seriously injured, he did not interfere in the battle, but carefully observed the mistakes and flaws of the three in the battle, pointing them out one by one after the battle ended.

Chu Chenmu watched with satisfaction as the three of them became increasingly skilled and sharp in their moves. Especially Luo Suichen, who not only made great progress in actual combat, but also became more likable. Ever since he blocked a hit for him last time, he has become more and more obedient and cute. Now, after defeating a spirit beast, he would come panting to him and grin from ear to ear.

Chu Chenmu was stunned. A black-hearted sesame glutinous rice ball turned into a custard bun?

However, Chu Chenmu was also pleased with this change. He got used to it after a while, and when Luo Suichen came up to him for the second time, he patted Luo Suichen's arm affectionately as encouragement.