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With a thought, the mysterious "causal point" within his body poured out like a flood. At the same time, the Flowing Cloud Pendant in his hand suddenly lit up with a warm white light, automatically floated up, and transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the sea of ​​clouds in front of the cliff!

The next moment, something unexpected happened!

The sea of ​​clouds in front of the cliff seemed to boil! The clouds churned and gathered violently, forming a huge vortex at the center. Within the vortex, streams of light and color appeared out of thin air, intertwining and entwining to outline the vague shape of a portal!

The spiritual energy surrounding the entire mountain was drawn in, surging towards the vortex portal like rivers flowing into the sea! The rosy clouds in the sky also seemed to be attracted, with streaks of auspicious light falling and merging into it!

For a time, the cliff edge was filled with swirling winds and clouds, countless rays of light, and a variety of strange phenomena, which lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before gradually subsiding.

When the wind and waves subsided and the clouds and mist dispersed, a simple and ancient archway made entirely of white jade suddenly appeared in front of the cliff that had been empty before!

Beyond the archway, the scene shifts from a deep valley to a hazy, shimmering, and wondrous space, shrouded in mist and indistinctly visible silhouettes of rolling hills, pavilions, and towers, creating an atmosphere of mystery.

Pure and rich spiritual energy emanated from the doorway, creating a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere.

Above the entrance, four ancient characters are carved in a flowing, elegant style: "Liuyun Secret Realm"!

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Shen Mo let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a great depletion of his spiritual energy, but looking at the completed entrance to the secret realm, his eyes were filled with satisfaction.

He could sense a subtle connection between himself and this secret realm, and he could use the secondary seal of the Flowing Cloud Pendant (automatically generated during editing) to open and close the entrance at any time, and adjust the difficulty of the internal trials.

"In this way, the disciples will have the best training ground for actual combat."

The next morning, when Su Xiao, Shi Tie (who had emerged from seclusion and whose aura was even more profound), Han Lin, and the others were summoned by Shen Mo to the cliff behind the mountain, they were all stunned when they saw the suddenly appearing white jade archway and the mysterious secret realm behind it!

"This...this is?!" Shi Tie's mouth gaped open, big enough to fit an egg.

"A secret realm?! Senior Brother Sect Leader, this... this was created by you?!" Su Xiao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. Creating a secret realm—this was a legendary area that only Nascent Soul cultivators could possibly venture into!

Elder Han Lin trembled with excitement as he walked to the entrance of the secret realm, feeling the pure spiritual energy of the clouds and the spatial fluctuations. Tears streamed down his face as he cried out, "Heaven blesses Qingyun! Heaven blesses Qingyun! With such a secret realm, how can I not become a talent! Sect Leader... you are truly... truly powerful!"

Shen Mo smiled calmly and delivered the explanation he had already prepared: "It is not my doing. It was yesterday when I was comprehending the Flowing Cloud Pendant and felt something in my heart that triggered the contingency plan left here by the Ancestral Master. Combined with the natural sea of ​​clouds here, this secret realm was manifested. This is a blessing from the Ancestral Master, provided for his disciples to use for trials."

He informed everyone about the basic information of the secret realm, the rules for entering (requiring contribution points, time limit, and selectable difficulty), and the precautions (it is strictly forbidden to destroy the core, and encountering danger can trigger the token teleportation, etc.), and handed over several secondary seal tokens to Su Xiao and Han Lin for safekeeping.

"Great!" Shi Tie rubbed his hands together excitedly. "I just mastered 'Flowing Cloud Tremor,' and I'm itching to try it out! Sect Leader, can I go in and give it a shot?"

Shen Mo nodded: "Alright. However, we must start with the lowest difficulty. In the secret realm, although the illusory monsters are not physical entities, they attack the soul, and the feeling of being injured is no different from that of the real ones. They may even affect one's Dao heart, so please be careful."

"Understood!" Shi Tie eagerly took the secondary seal token, infused it with spiritual power, and the token glowed faintly. He roared, "I'm off!"

With a flash, he rushed into the white jade archway and disappeared into that mysterious space shrouded in mist.

Su Xiao and Han Lin exchanged a smile, both seeing immense excitement in each other's eyes. With this Flowing Cloud Secret Realm, the growth rate of the sect's disciples would undoubtedly reach a new level!

The news quickly spread among the core disciples, causing a huge sensation. Everyone was filled with curiosity and longing for this suddenly appeared secret realm left by the ancestral master.

Contribution points instantly became even more sought after, with everyone hoping to accumulate enough points as soon as possible to enter the secret realm, explore its secrets, and test their skills.

The emergence of the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm was like adding fuel to the already boiling cultivation craze of the Azure Cloud Sect. With the complete "Flowing Cloud Dao Body" to guide them, the secret realm as a whetstone for practical combat, and the contribution point system to motivate people, the entire sect entered a period of rapid development that was almost fanatical, yet orderly.

Before dawn, a long queue had already formed outside the Body Tempering Pool. The disciples no longer simply waited to soak as before, but instead gathered in small groups to exchange their newly acquired insights into the cultivation techniques of the basic chapter of the "Flowing Cloud Dao Body."

"Senior Brother Zhang, have you felt it? Following the new method to guide the Qi and blood, it seems easier to draw the cold Qi in the pool into the body, and the tempering effect is much stronger!" A young disciple excitedly said to Zhang Daniu beside him.

Zhang Daniu is now at the peak of the third level of Qi Refining. His aura is calm and steady. He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Yes, the circulation of Qi and blood is like clouds, continuous and uninterrupted, which is indeed more able to withstand the erosion of cold Qi. However, remember the sect leader's instructions: do not be greedy for quick results and rush ahead. You must proceed step by step, otherwise you will damage your meridians and suffer more losses than gains."

He is now one of the best among the inner disciples and has considerable prestige.

"Understood! Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Zhang!"

On the other side, a strange medicinal fragrance wafted from the direction of the herb garden. Li Xiaocao, along with several disciples specializing in spiritual plants, was carefully adjusting the ratio of the irrigation spring water according to the new method in "Notes on Hundred Herbs and Flowing Clouds," and burying specially made spirit stone fragments containing faint cloud patterns next to each thriving spiritual herb.

"Senior Sister Xiaocao, can this 'Cloud Rain Formation' really accelerate the maturation of Moonlight Grass?" a female disciple asked curiously.

Li Xiaocao wiped the fine sweat from her brow, a confident smile spreading across her face: "The jade slip clearly states that nourishing the Shade-Loving Spirit Grass with the spiritual energy of clouds and mist yields the best results. Look at this 'Moon Shadow Flower'—in just three days, the spiritual patterns on its petals have become so clear! Once this batch of herbs matures, the 'Cloud Condensation Pill' refined from it will definitely be of even better quality. At that time, your cultivation of the 'Flowing Cloud Dao Body' will be twice as effective!"

Outside the newly built "Flowing Cloud Pavilion" of the Scripture Repository, crowds thronged. Although access to the core inheritance required extremely high contribution points and approval from the sect leader and elders, the basic copy of the Qi Refining Chapter of "Flowing Cloud Dao Body" placed on the middle floor of the pavilion, as well as some simplified formations and talisman insights compiled by Zhao Qingyan, had become the goal of all disciples.

Wang Hu is currently responsible for assisting Su Xiao in managing the contribution point ledger and the library's borrowing system. He is extremely busy, but his face always shines with a sense of fulfillment.

"Senior Brother Wang, I completed three Class C patrol missions and one Class B escort mission this month. Should I have enough contribution points to exchange for 'Detailed Explanation of Flowing Cloud Steps'?" A disciple squeezed to the front of the table and asked eagerly.

Wang Hu skillfully flipped through the ledger, checking the jade token: "Junior Brother Li, you do have enough contribution points. However, I must remind you that the Flowing Cloud Step requires high movement skills. Since you have just broken through to the third level of Qi Refining, it is best to stabilize your cultivation first, or exchange for 'Qi Condensation Powder' to assist your cultivation, which would be more cost-effective."

The disciple scratched his head: "Hehe, thanks for the reminder, Senior Brother Wang! But I'm really envious of Senior Brother Shi's elusive movement technique! I'd like to exchange for the jade slip first and see if I can master it!"