Chapter 138 Secret Of Secret Realm
The entire Azure Fragrance City was bustling with noise when the day finally arrived. People from various sects whether big or small or distant came flocking here thanks to the opening of Azure Sun Secret Realm.
Long Ming woke up and got off from his bed, walking to the courtyard with leisurely.
" Greetings, Senior Brother."
" Good Morning, Young Master Long."
The disciples of Four Seasons Valley arrived yesterday.? Therefore, the abode of Four Seasons Valley is livelier than usual. Along with them, Grand Elder Wu Liang also came with three other elders.
" Everyone, Get ready. It's almost the time of departure." Wu Liang announced.
" Li Xie, Chen Yin, Shui Huan, Chu Li, Ming Yuexin, Mu Qinglian…" Wu Liang called them out. The disciples holding the Imperial Token stood forward. Other than Long Ming, there were more than twenty disciples of Four Seasons Valley selected to venture into the Azure Sun Sacred Realm.
" Well, As you know, The secret realm is filled with both danger and fortunes. However, to enjoy the fortune you need to come back alive first." Wu Liang's expression became serious.
" There are many things to do inside the Secret Realm. However, among them, two things are most required."
" Cores of Demon Beasts and old medicinal herbs. There are many people in Azure Fragrance City putting bounties on various natural treasures. So, Try to get benefit from them."
" And the last thing…" She sighed lightly. " Unless something serious happens, don't approach the Flaming Mountain of the Core Zone."
" Huh? Why?"
Long Ming was surprised. From the information he gathered, the Flaming Mountain could be one of the treasure troves. Any disciple can get a chance to encounter there that can help them to boos their strength.
But after Long Ming spoke, he immediately recalled something.
It was dangerous for Four Seasons Valley disciples to approach especially the core zone.
Long Ming took a deep breath as he looked at Wu Liang.
" Well, Sect Master doesn't wish for our disciples to venture into perilous zone. So, Just heed my warning, ok?" Wu Liang casually cleared everyone's bubbling doubt.
Long Ming, who knew the truth, also remained silent and nodded. After all, he didn't wish to spread fear among the disciples.
But he was indeed curious. Why there is such a peculiarity inside the secret realm? Could it be something inside the Azure Sun Secret Realm hunting the disciples of Four Seasons Valley? Or it's a collusion between various sect to weaken Four Seasons Valley?
" Alright, We shall set off in one hour. Please do your preparations as fast as you can."
Long Ming returned to his room and prepared himself. In the past few days, he was gathering all sorts of information about the Azure Sun Secret Realm. Other than that, he was also refining the Soul Molding Bell.
His soul already took a small humanoid shape. Now, there was a bell covering it, basking in the pure spiritual qi of Long Ming. The bell looked exquisite as it was a hexagonal bell, The various patterns around it made it even more charming and ancient.
But thanks to it, Long Ming's soul was improved even further. The Soul Molding Bell acted like a refiner that made Long Ming's spiritual qi flow smooth and robust.
What's more, Combining it with his Eternal True Spirit Art, Long Ming is capable of releasing his spiritual qi to both attack and defend. However, the cost of spiritual qi was still a bit much for Long Ming.
' Hm, Before we go, how about opening this?' Long Ming remembered something as waved his hands. The giant stone slab which he bought at the price of ten million high grade spirit stones, appeared before him.
Long Ming's Heavenly Revelation Eyes shone with brilliance as he grasped the sword hilt. With a swift movement, Long Ming pulled it out as his sword intent surged.
With his Heavenly Revelation Eyes, Long Ming could see the veins inside the Coarse Stone like he was looking at a human body. His sword flashed as he sliced off the layer of the stone.
Soon, The giant stone slab became as short as a five year old child. However, Long Ming was satisfied as he gave a light click on it.
The last layer of rock cracked as they slid down. Then, a radiance shone with multicolored light. Soon, a giant crystal flashing with the energy of five elements appeared before Long Ming's eyes.
It was perfect without a single blemish. One could feel the hotness of fire, the coolness of water, vitality of wood, the pressure of earth, and the sharpness of metal.
" Haah, Who could have thought that there is a supreme grade Five Elemental Abstract Intent Jade lying in the Treasure Market?"
The supreme grade Abstract Intent Jade is something that's even above a grade one jade. Not to mention, this Abstract Intent Jade possesses the natural dao rhythm of five elements.
Its cost could easily surpass a few hundred million high grade spirit stones easily.
However, Long Ming wasn't going to sell it… At least not entirely.
' Along with Azure Mirthil, this would be another material for refining my Supreme Natal Sword.' Long Ming decided.
But then, his eyes fell on another thing, making him curious. He saw among the pile of sliced stone layer, an inconspicuous token was lying.
Long Ming picked it as his Heavenly Revelation Eyes shone. Peering through the layer of rust and dirt, Long Ming saw the real token. But when he saw that, his eyes widened.
" This… This pattern… Isn't this Four Season Valley discipe token?!"
Long Ming took a sharp breath as he carefully appraised it. However, after injecting his spiritual qi, Long Ming could feel the distinct mark of Four Seasons Valley's imprint.
' Strange… This design… It's not the current design. After all, I have seen the tokens of outer, inner, and core sect disicples' Long Ming pondered. But the token did resemble a core disciple sect token.
Long Ming suddenly thought of an idea as he looked at the token. His used his Temporal Fate Simulation.
His Heavenly Revelation Eyes became dark as he felt his surroundings were shifting.
With Temporal Fate Simulation, Long Ming can easily glimpse through a place, person, or object's memories through the river of time.
Well, peeking into the future is hard and costs more spiritual qi. However, glancing at the past? Long Ming felt with his Eternal True Spirit Art, his spiritual qi was enough for this.
" Greetings, Senior Brother Bu."
" Brother Bu, Are you going to Illusion Formation Palace to practice?"
" Haha, Indeed. I have improved my Flame Star Sword Art. So, I wanted to spend some time practicing in the Illusion Formation Palace."
Long Ming was surprised as he was standing in an unknown place. But what made him even more surprised was that there were male disciples roaming around, wearing the uniform of Four Seasons Valley!
" Male disciples? Wait… Could it be… I am looking at the Four Seasons Valley before the calamity struck?" Long Ming took a deep breath as he looked around.
He saw the Senior Brother Bu was wearing the exact same token Long Ming was holding. Not to mention, Flame Star Sword Art was derived from Scorching Summer Sword Art. However, since it requires pure Yang energy mixed with Flame qi, it wasn't suitable for females.
So, that technique slowly disappeared in the Four Seasons Valley.
" But this place… This isn't Four Seasons Valley." Long Ming frowned. After all, it couldn't be possible that the entire architecture of Four Seasons Valley shifted after calamity. The place wasn't in the valley at all.
" Well, We should really thank Empress Hong for building such a paradise for us."
" Indeed, The Beast Raising Garden is really useful. At least we aren't going to lack materials now,"
' Empress Hong? Heavenly Emperor Crimson Sky?'
Long Ming was surprised. He knew her very well, after all, she was the disciple of Empress Winter Song and the last Heavenly Emperor of Four Seasons Valley.
' Wait, If this place was built by her… Could it be…'
" Hey, Do you know? Brother Lao is going to challenge the Flaming Mountain today."
" Really?"
Long Ming's suspicion was right. Such a prosperous place was indeed Azure Sun Secret Realm.
With excitement, Long Ming shifted the time as he watched the final thing that the token experienced. But then, his eyes turned wide as his hair stood on its end.
" Run! Run away!"
" Fuck! What was that thing!"
" Grand Elder and Fifth Elder are fighting that thing! Hurry up and escape!"
Long Ming saw that the ground was shaking as fissures appeared. The buildings had long collapsed, and even the formations couldn't protect them.
In the distance, the sky was already blood red, and a suffocating aura was suppressing the entire place.
Lights flashed around as golden light formed thousand meter swords in the sky. The sword moved as they charged toward the Flaming Mountain.
" Fuck! Four Direction Grand Sword Formation is activated!"
" Look! Grand Elder is using Empress Hong's Solar Flame Wheel!"
Long Ming shuddered as he saw the fight from afar. Dozens of experts flew around as various mystical arts and ancient weapons flashed in the sky.
In front of them stood a gigantic monster. It was like a pillar of darkness with a roaming tentacle around it. What's more, it kept growing and growing.
" Damn it… There is no point in running."
Senior Brother Bu gnashed his teeth as he charged at the monster. ' The Azure Sun Realm is already blocked. We need to kill this monster to escape!"
" Hah! Since there is no escape, why not fight back?"
The final thing Long Ming saw was that the Sect Master, Grand Elder, and other elders of that time used their True Blood, the Heavenly Empress's personal weapon, and three high grade spiritual veins to bury that monster.
However, with that, they also made huge sacrifices.
Other than the Sect Master who was already half dead, none of the other elders survived. As for the disciples, most of them were dead.
The token fell as it was buried with mud and blood, making the surroundings darkened.
' Fuck… You are telling me that monster was the calamity Four Seasons Valley faced a thousand years ago?' Long Ming returned to reality as he smiled bitterly.
' Are you saying that monster was still lurking in Flaming Mountain? Is he killing Four Seasons Valley disciples out of rage?'
' Mom, I am scared!'
Long Ming ended his Temporal Fate Simulation as he already consumed 90% of his spiritual qi. He realize it was still better than remaining in dark.
Since he already knew the root of the problem, Long Ming decided to make some plans for the Azure Sun Sacred Realm.
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