Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"Where's the portal? It's gone!"

In a strange valley, looking at the empty space behind them, Mo Juren and his group all had grim expressions.

Not only them, but all the other Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who had entered earlier also remained, and each of them had an extremely gloomy expression.

If the portal disappears, doesn't that mean you can only enter but not exit? Even if you obtain the so-called opportunity, how will you leave afterwards?

If no solution can be found, the consequences are predictable; they may very well be trapped here for life.

"Whether we can leave or not is still uncertain, so why worry unnecessarily? The most urgent task is to find the immortal's legacy first, and perhaps we can also find a way to leave at that time."

The woman from the Wood Clan offered a word of advice, and without waiting for anyone's reply, she cupped her hands in a gesture of respect and vanished into thin air.

Their eagerness clearly showed how much they desired the so-called immortal inheritance. Seeing this, the other beings also dared not delay any longer and all rode away in different directions.

The valley fell silent again, leaving only Mo Juren and his group. However, unlike the others, they did not rush to leave but instead carefully observed the place.

It must be said that this so-called 'Land of Immortal Demise' truly lives up to its name. Putting aside other aspects, the concentration of spiritual energy alone far exceeds expectations.

Such an environment is probably unmatched even by those famous sacred mountains and monasteries outside.

"There's no way out. What do you all think?" At this moment, the Cave Rat King suddenly asked.

“There’s nothing we can do but let nature take its course and take it one step at a time. Perhaps, as that Wood Clan woman said, there is a way out, but it’s somewhere else…” Fairy Phoenix Feather gave her analysis very seriously, and although it was all just speculation, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The Cave Rat King then changed the subject, saying:

"We are completely clueless about the situation here, and naturally we have no idea where the so-called immortal inheritance is. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

"If even fellow Daoists from the Cave Heavens don't understand, how can we not?"

"Actually, there's no need for any plans. Since it's not just us, none of the participants know the answer, so we can only rely on luck..."

"There is only one inheritance from an immortal, and the treasures are probably few as well. A fierce battle for it is inevitable, so you and I must not be separated..."

"Indeed, we cannot separate, and with the combined strength of the three of us, I believe we will certainly not come away empty-handed..."

"..."

The group chatted excitedly, each sharing their thoughts, except for Mo Juren, who remained calm throughout.

Thinking of that deep pit of bones, a sense of unease still lingers deep in my heart.

However, he did not bring up this matter himself. The reason was simple: whether he spoke about it or not, it would not make everyone give up the idea of ​​finding opportunities.

In short, at this point, everything is inevitable. Moreover, apart from him, these three all possess formidable strength and are naturally fearless.

The people who were talking clearly noticed his unusual behavior, but they simply assumed it was because he was not strong enough and was feeling down, so they didn't ask any further questions.

However, the Cave Rat King suddenly chuckled and said:

"Don't worry, brother. Although you are not strong enough to participate in the competition among us Nascent Soul Realm beings, you will definitely not leave empty-handed in the end."

"Then thank you very much, brother." Mo Juren finally smiled, and at the same time, he felt quite goodwill towards this 'cheap older brother'. Regardless of his motives, he was at least very meticulous and considered everything very carefully, making him someone people would be willing to befriend.

"We're all on the same side, why be so polite?" The Cave Rat King smiled again, then changed the subject.

"Alright everyone, it's getting late. Let's get started right away so we don't delay too long and let those old monsters beat us to it."

Having said that, the group didn't hesitate any longer and immediately soared into the sky in a certain direction...

……

The secret realm was much larger than expected. Even a powerful cultivator at the Integration Realm had been flying in one direction for half a month without reaching the end.

Moreover, the secret realm has mountains and rivers, lush vegetation, and groups of various monsters that fly and burrow underground, making it a self-contained little world.

The resources in the secret realm are extremely abundant, with all kinds of rare spiritual herbs and rare minerals. Especially the spiritual herbs, due to environmental factors, are all very old, with many being tens of thousands of years old.

Faced with the powerful divine sense of the Integration Realm cultivator, all resources were exposed. Therefore, although they had not yet found the so-called immortal inheritance and treasures as they flew down, they had already made considerable gains.

The happiest person here was Mo Juren. Most of the rare ores and precious spiritual herbs that accompanied him were useless to the three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. At most, they could only sell them to exchange for spirit stones.

As a result, almost all the resources he encountered along the way ended up in his hands.

However, unlike him, the other three were not happy at all. They had been searching for half a month but still could not find the so-called immortal inheritance, so they were naturally quite frustrated.

There are nine other Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who entered this place together. If someone else gets there first and even finds a way to leave, wouldn't it be too late to regret it?
Thinking of this, the group increased their flying speed again.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Although the secret realm is vast, with the full efforts of more than a dozen experts at the Integration Realm, most of the area has finally been explored.

Strangely, there were still no results.

It's been over a month! Everyone's mindset has shifted from initial anticipation to a bit of 'frustration'.

At the summit of a certain mountain, Mo Juren and the others had already stopped their exploration and were now sitting together, sipping tea and analyzing the current situation.

"With so much time and no results, could it be that the so-called immortal inheritance doesn't exist at all?" Phoenix Feather Fairy suddenly said, gently turning the teacup in her hand.

"If it were before, I might have had some doubts, that the so-called Land of Immortal Demise might be fake, but not now." Xuanjin Sanren shook his head slightly, then flipped his hand, took out the mysterious crystal tablet from before, looked at the faint light on it, and continued,

"This thing was unremarkable before, but it has suddenly been activated. There must be a reason for that."

"Brother Huo is absolutely right. Besides, in just over a month, all the experts at the Integration Realm have only searched the surface. Don't forget about what lies beneath the earth and deep within those rivers and lakes."

"If it's really hidden in these places, then the search area will be enormous," Xuanjin Sanren said with a long sigh as he fumbled for the crystal tablet.

“We’re not the only ones in a hurry. It’s only been a little over a month. What does that mean to us? Besides, there’s no way out of this secret realm. None of us can escape. Let’s take it slow.” The Cave Rat King chuckled, then looked at Mo Juren and changed the subject, “I didn’t expect you to bring such top-grade spiritual tea. It’s rare to find even outside. We’re in for a treat today.”

"I don't have any other hobbies, I'm just quite obsessed with this, so I deliberately collect some items to carry with me," Mo Juren explained with a smile. Suddenly, however, he seemed to remember something, and then his expression turned serious.

"Does everyone still remember the Ice Soul Clan? I've been here for so long and explored so many places, but I don't seem to have seen a single one."

"It really is! If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have overlooked it. Something is definitely not right. Although the Ice Soul Clan isn't numerous, there are still around a thousand or so, and each one is quite powerful. How could they just disappear without a trace?" The Cave Heaven Rat King also realized this, then looked at Xuan Jin Sanren.
"Brother Huo mentioned before that there have been more than one strange occurrence in the area inside and outside Ice Soul Valley in recent years, and it is speculated that the disappearance of the Ice Soul Clan may be related to this. What is the connection between these events?"

"I don't know about that," Xuanjin Sanren shook his head slightly and continued.
"This secret realm is too mysterious. The previous anomalies were most likely a harbinger of its emergence, and the disappearance of the Ice Soul Clan must also be related to this."

"It seems things were far more complicated than we had imagined..."

"..."

Listening to their analysis, Mo Juren couldn't help but show a helpless expression. Why did they have to disappear just when he arrived? The Ice Soul Clan had vanished completely, leaving not a single one behind.

Could it be that fate is deliberately targeting him? He was even thinking of capturing an Ice Soul Beast to see if he could refine the Profound Yin Liquid. Now, he couldn't even see a shadow of it.

Time passed slowly, and everyone rested for a while before deciding to get up and continue the search.

However, at this moment, a streak of azure light suddenly shot down from the sky and landed nearby in the blink of an eye.

The person who arrived was none other than the Wood Clan woman from before. After the radiance faded, she immediately cupped her hands in a respectful greeting.
"My name is Mu Bingyun. I greet you fellow Daoists."

"Mu Bingyun?" Upon hearing this name, the Cave Rat King's eyes suddenly flashed, and he asked.

"But what about Fairy Bingyun, who offended the Seventh Elder of the Wood Clan 30,000 years ago, was framed and hunted down by him, and subsequently betrayed her clan?"

"I have always kept a low profile. I never imagined that after being away from the mainland for so long, there would still be people who know of my existence?" Upon hearing the other party reveal her background, Mu Bingyun couldn't help but sigh.

"I've always enjoyed collecting strange and unusual tales, and I happen to know a little about the Wood Fairy," the Cave Rat King chuckled, then countered with a question.

"Putting all that aside, we have no connection whatsoever with the fairy. What is the purpose of your sudden visit?"

"I did not come here of my own volition, but on behalf of the other fellow Daoists, I invited you all here so that we could discuss how to find that so-called immortal inheritance?"

"I see." The Cave Rat King suddenly understood, glanced at his left and right sides to make sure everyone had no objections, and then nodded slightly.
"Very well, let us accompany the fairy there."

……

The gathering place wasn't far away, and with Mu Bingyun leading the way, everyone quickly arrived at their destination.

This is also a mountain peak, but it is a super giant mountain, probably tens of thousands of feet high.

At the mountainside, there is a naturally extending rock platform, which is several tens of feet long and wide.

At this moment, in the center of the platform, nine figures sat cross-legged. They were the nine Nascent Soul Realm elders who had entered together, and they were exchanging words with each other.

Noticing their arrival, the nine old monsters didn't act too rudely and greeted them one by one.

After all, their strength is undeniable, so they should at least show the respect they deserve.

Of course, the main reason is that they could not find the inheritance of the immortals, or even a way to leave, so they had to compromise. Otherwise, let alone sit down and discuss, they would probably have started fighting each other long ago.

Everyone knows very well that the current 'harmony' is only temporary, and once a successor is found, they will inevitably turn against each other again.

After a brief introduction, everyone got to know each other. At this moment, the Yaksha man couldn't wait to look at a certain figure.

It was a middle-aged man dressed in a purple robe, human in appearance, but his whole body was shrouded in a dense purple aura of malevolence, giving him an extremely eerie and sinister feeling.

This person is not human, but a member of the Shadow Clan, who has taken over a human body and whose cultivation level is at the late stage of the Integration Realm.

The burly Yaksha man looked at the other person and said in an icy tone:
"Now that everyone is here, Fellow Daoist Zi Sha, shouldn't you tell us your purpose?"

"Fellow Daoist Slaughter is still so impatient. Rest assured, now that everyone is here, I will not keep you in suspense any longer." Zi Sha nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings, and then he said solemnly,
"In the past few days, everyone has searched almost the entire secret realm, but they still haven't been able to find the so-called immortal inheritance. They must be very frustrated."

Here, I have some good news to share: I've found that place.

"What……"

"You found it..."

"real or fake……"

"The surface has already been explored. Could it be deep underground, or perhaps in a river?"

"..."

Zi Sha's words caused a great stir, and everyone was immediately filled with excitement, asking questions one after another.

"How could I, Zi, dare to lie about such a matter? I have indeed found the location of the inheritance, but I have encountered a problem. There is an extremely strange seal there, which I cannot break with my own strength. That is why I have gathered everyone together to solve this problem..."

"The seal, so that's how it is!" Everyone suddenly realized, and this explained it all. There was a seal, and the other party couldn't open it alone, which was why they had no choice but to summon everyone.

"What kind of seal is it? Where is it located? Could you describe it in detail?"

"The reason I insisted on gathering everyone here is quite simple: the seal is located beneath this mountain, more than ten thousand feet underground. Of course, that's too general a description. Since everyone is alright, why don't you come down with me and see for yourselves?"

"That would be perfect. Please lead the way, Fellow Daoist Zi."

"Come with me..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zi Sha took the lead, disappearing directly into the nearby mountainside. The others exchanged glances, then followed without hesitation, vanishing in the blink of an eye. (End of Chapter)