12dz Chapter 336: The Secret Realm Is Too Dangerous
Chapter 336: The Secret Realm Is Too Dangerous
Chapter 336: The Secret Realm Is Too Dangerous
In the desolate palace.
Lu Xuan's figure moved like floating light, speeding past.
As early as in the medicine garden, he had sensed something amiss in this secret realm.
From the information of the aberrant spiritual species, he learned that the fifth-grade Longevity Peaches had long been affected by sinister energy, transforming into aberrant Longevity Peaches.
This indicated the presence of sinister forces within the secret realm, with an aura far from ordinary.
Upon entering the jade stone room, four treasures stirred much contention, and Lu Xuan also sensed the mysteries within.
Rather than sealing the four treasures, it seemed they sealed the countless black energies at the bottom.
And from the external signs of the four treasures, one could discern their functions of absorption, suppression, and refinement upon the black energies.
All these factors indicated a powerful sinister presence concealed within the black energies at the bottom. Breaking the seal and retrieving the treasures would naturally release the sinister aura within.
Lu Xuan didn't give it a chance to regain strength, directly opening the fifth-grade *Pure Yang True Fire Scroll*, using the remaining soul of the Golden Crow to unleash the pure Yang flames, burning away the sinister aura inside.
As for using up such a precious opportunity of the Golden Crow's remaining soul in the secret realm, Lu Xuan didn't feel it was much of a loss. After all, he could recharge it with the pure Yang flames afterwards.
Most importantly, preserving his own life was paramount.
During his departure from the desolate island, Lu Xuan noticed many family cultivators and wandering cultivators on the island.
He found a secluded corner, removed the fourth-grade *Thousand-Faced Phantom*, and resumed his identity as an ordinary spiritual plant cultivator.
Without further delay, he directly passed through the broken water barrier and returned to the Song family's treasure ship.
"Senior Lu, you finally came out!"
Upon seeing Lu Xuan's figure, Song Yu, the head of the Song family, immediately relaxed.
Although he had great confidence in Lu Xuan, he had been anxious all along.
If Lu Xuan had encountered an accident in the secret realm, suffered serious injuries, or even perished, it would be difficult for him to explain to the Sky Sword Sect.
"Yeah, fortunately, I survived by a hair's breadth."
Lu Xuan sat down and said calmly.
"Senior, did you find any opportunities in the secret realm?"
Song Yu probed.
"There were too many Foundation Establishment cultivators inside, and many of them were far stronger than me. It's already good enough to come out safely."
"Having treasures within reach but missing them is indeed regrettable. Two friends, alas..."
"Unfortunately, my strength is too weak, and I don't have the qualifications to compete for treasures. Otherwise, with the cooperation of two friends, we might have been able to seize one or two high-grade treasures."
He sighed at last.
"Friend Lu, your goodwill is already commendable."
Shi Zhong said gently.
"As for regrets, although unavoidable, they are acceptable. After all, the gap in strength is too great, and we have plenty of treasures on us, so we are not so eager."
"Most importantly, we managed to preserve our own lives."
"Friend Lu, you don't know how dangerous the situation was at that time. Apart from the two of us, all the others were Foundation Establishment cultivators in the mid to late stage."
"And there was one particularly despicable person, who, although appearing to be on par with us, actually possessed a powerful sword talisman that could easily kill a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator with a single strike!"
Shi Zhong gritted his teeth, showing disdain for the behavior of that last stranger who pretended to be weak.
"A sword talisman that can easily kill a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator? Even in the Sky Sword Sect, such a treasure is rarely seen, let alone appearing in this secret realm."
Lu Xuan inwardly regarded Shi Zhong's attitude as envy and jealousy towards himself, and he echoed in agreement.
"I wonder how the final outcome of their fight was? Who ultimately obtained those four treasures..."
"Considering the power of that pure white flame at the end, many cultivators should have perished."
Shi Zhong sighed softly.
"According to what Friend Shi said, more than one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the mid to late stage perished inside the secret realm."
Lu Xuan shook his head lightly.
"The secret realm is indeed too dangerous. Someone like me is more suitable for cultivating spiritual plants and raising spiritual beasts."
He showed a hint of lingering fear on his face, self-deprecatingly saying, as if he were extremely fortunate to have returned safely from the secret realm, having picked up a life.
"The most important things in the secret realm have already been discovered. Further exploration will only yield some demonic beasts to hunt, spiritual medicines, and materials. There's no need to harbor any unrealistic expectations."
Shi Zhong concluded.
"Friend Lu, both of us need to go back and recuperate. After some time, when the turmoil in the secret realm subsides, we'll find you to go fishing for sea creatures."
"Oh, and regarding the Gathering Spirit Essence that I promised you before, I obtained it on a small island before entering the secret realm. It's just right to give it to you now."
Shi Zhong took out a bottle of clear liquid from his storage bag.
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