I have a city in another world

Chapter 6981 The Secret Space in the Ruins
The relief on the ruins wall depicts a minotaur-like monster wielding a weapon resembling a large sword.

Its muscles were bulging and it looked incredibly strong, clearly in a fighting state, surrounded by shattered corpses.

Looking at the surrounding little people, compared to the robust minotaur, they were clearly much thinner, like a group of grasshoppers being trampled on at will, easily torn to pieces.

Even so, the little man did not back down, but instead fought resolutely against the minotaur.

The reliefs on the stone walls have a long history and are full of traces of wind and frost.

However, Tang Zhen's focus was not on the information revealed by this ancient battle, nor on the simple and vivid carving techniques, but on the mysterious runes hidden in the pattern.

That mysterious rune represents space and the treacherous path, meaning an invisible cave hidden beneath the surface.

The facts prove that the secret realm did not appear by chance, but existed from the very beginning of its construction.

The actual owner of the building must have known about this secret place and set up a way to enter and exit it.

With the passage of time, the shape of the building tells us that its former owners are long gone, otherwise they would not have allowed it to turn into ruins.

The hidden realm may one day be discovered, and then wizards will enter it to explore.

Unless absolutely necessary, wizards will not reveal the secret realms they have discovered, so that they can enjoy the benefits all to themselves.

Those secret realms that are officially operated and accessible are often due to unavoidable reasons.

In Tang Zhen's vision, everything before him was displayed in the form of runes, and the secrets hidden within were immediately clear.

Under normal circumstances, when a problem arises, we need to find a solution, just like a key opens a lock.

Within the framework of rules, the answer often accompanies the problem as it arises.

To resolve this, one must also grasp the power of the rules and rely on the origin as the basis for transformation.

Tang Zhen didn't have time to find a normal solution, so he decided to use the "master key".

A twisted passage suddenly appeared in front of Tang Zhen, saving him the troublesome steps of opening it.

Upon entering, the scene before you instantly transforms, revealing a magnificent palace.

The environment was ancient and solemn, with huge oil lamps hanging overhead and copper plates suspended by four massive chains, their slightly blue flames burning for an unknown period of time.

In the recesses of the walls on both sides stand lifelike human figures holding greatswords, as if they could come to life at any moment.

These statues are not living beings, yet they can actually move, because they are all alchemical golems.

Once an intruder enters, the alchemical golem will be automatically activated and launch an attack according to the pre-programmed sequence.

Those who don't know much about it might think that alchemical golems are less agile than living people and don't know how to adapt to changing circumstances in battle.

This is a misconception, because machines are always more efficient than flesh and blood.

Alchemical golems, especially in certain environments, are ten times more powerful than creatures of equal strength in battle.

If it were to deal with ordinary people, it would be as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

The advantage of intelligent races lies in their skillful use of various tools, which allows them to avoid damage in head-on battles.

There are many techniques and methods to deal with alchemical golems, such as a specially made alchemical bomb, which, once activated, can easily destroy the alchemical golem's energy circuits.

Early alchemical golems, or alchemical golems from other planes, were unable to withstand such an energy shock.

Nowadays, alchemical golems created by the astral plane are equipped with protective devices to avoid damage from bombs.

Wizards who venture into secret realms almost always carry such items, using them to deal with alchemical golems at crucial moments.

When Tang Zhen passed by, even though he was right next to him, the alchemical puppet acted as if it didn't see him.

Outside Tang Zhen's body exists a special energy field that can effectively block various forms of detection.

Even if someone were to activate the puppet and launch an attack on Tang Zhen, they would be like headless flies, completely unaware of where to attack.

Tang Zhen continued forward and saw many skeletons on the ground, many of which were taller than a person. One could imagine the terror of these enormous creatures, moving like hills.

Judging from the wounds on the surface of the skeleton, it is clear that they were all violently killed and died from multiple types of attacks.

Looking at the tall building space and the traces left on the walls, Tang Zhen could imagine the scene of the battle.

There must have been many cultivators who teamed up to hunt giant beasts here; the skeletons on the ground are the best proof of that.

Tang Zhen's target must have known about this secret place and used it as a hiding place.

If he had acted sooner and used the characteristics of the secret realm to hide, he might have been able to avoid being captured.

Now that traces have been left, there is no possibility of escape.

Continuing forward, a huge space appeared before us, which looked like the inside of a cave.

There are many tents and stone houses set up here, and some unidentified large trees and vines are growing.

The monks, dressed in various styles, traded and exchanged ideas in this space, which resembled a small market.

Upon seeing the scene before him, Tang Zhen immediately recognized that these were explorers from the secret realms of the Star Boundary.

They have gathered in this place for one purpose only: to search for treasures and resources within the secret realm.

There aren't many secret realms, so they're not something you can just encounter casually, and they certainly can't be explored in just a few days.

The astral plane contains many secret realms that have been explored for hundreds of years, yet they have still not been fully understood.

In the secret realm, it's common to encounter a difficult obstacle that requires years or even decades of research.

It's quite common for explorers of hidden realms to live there for decades.

The stories of three to five people forming a team to explore a secret realm in a short time and obtain a large number of treasures are nothing more than the fantasies of mortals who are eager for quick success and instant benefits.

If cultivators heard of this, they would surely be ridiculed.

Before coming to the Astral Plane, Tang Zhen had heard rumors about the explorers of the secret realm, but he never had the opportunity to learn about them.

Now, by chance, I have entered the secret realm and come into direct contact with the group of secret realm explorers.

Since that's the case, let's take this opportunity to learn more.

As for the targets, Tang Zhen never took them seriously, nor did he ever consider them important.

He simply acts according to his own ideas, setting one goal after another, and then trying to achieve them.

The goal itself is not important, nor is the result; what matters is the process of action.

If Tang Zhen wished, he could abandon the pursuit at any time and end this symbolic operation.

No one can restrain Tang Zhen, not even the Starshine Temple.

Tang Zhen slowly walked out from behind a huge rock and came to the trading stalls.

The adventurers who set up stalls in the secret realm were mostly dressed in robes, hoods, and masks, each with various additional functions.

The clothing beneath the long robes was often lightweight leather armor, with various specially made tools hanging on it.

The items sold at the stall were all sorts of odds and ends, and it was difficult to discern their specific uses.

Throughout the myriad realms, there are countless cultivators, each with their own unique cultural traditions, making it difficult even for the most learned scholar to know them all.

However, the path of cultivation, though seemingly diverse, is fundamentally the same. In fact, there are many commonalities among the seemingly different lineages.

Even if you don't recognize many of the objects, you can still figure out their general purpose by studying and analyzing them.

Not to mention some items, where the important thing is not their specific name or origin, but their material and function, and whether they can be put to use.

If it's useful and you can buy it at a low price, then it's something to be happy about.