I have a city in another world

Chapter 7102 Core of the Secret Realm
The scene before them suddenly changed drastically. The light and shadow between heaven and earth twisted like crumpled brocade, and the dark currents of energy surged like lurking beasts, churning the void.

The danger was far more than what the naked eye could perceive. Whether it was the shattering gale visible to the naked eye, the spatial rifts perceived by the soul, or the omnipresent chaotic currents of laws in the darkness, each was a deadly blade. Anyone who was touched by even the slightest bit of it would be shattered to pieces.

Even cultivators who have reached the pinnacle of their cultivation, stepping into this demonic realm is like walking on thin ice. One wrong step could lead to utter ruin, and they might not even have the chance to be reincarnated and start over.

This dimensional secret realm is the private property of the Demon God, which he has painstakingly built. In essence, it is a hunting ground created to plunder the resources of the heavens, and it is also the Demon God's private forbidden land. Ordinary people are not even qualified to take a peek, let alone step into it.

If it weren't for ulterior motives or being tempted by the faint aura of treasure in the secret realm, given the Demon God's greedy nature of taking every last penny, how could he easily open such a treasure land to outsiders?
The so-called opening of the secret realm is nothing more than a shocking lure laid by the demon god, luring a group of cultivators who flock to it like moths to a flame, throwing themselves into the trap.

The group of people who have entered the secret realm at this moment are not treasure-hunting cultivators at all. They are clearly fish, shrimp and wild beasts locked in a cage, lambs waiting to be slaughtered on a chopping board. Under normal circumstances, they have no chance of escaping whatsoever.

Others, such as the cultivators of the Blood Demon Sect, were blinded by the surging greed in their hearts, which is why they chose to take the risk and plunge into this den of dragons and tigers.

They may not have been unaware of the extreme danger of this place, but they were blinded by the illusory treasure and deliberately underestimated the risks. They even made a so-called safe evacuation plan in their own cleverness.

Little did they know that their plan was utterly laughable in the face of the absolute power of the demon god.

Tang Zhen was the only exception.

He knew better than anyone that this dimensional secret realm posed a deadly threat even to him; a slight misstep could lead to his death. Yet, he still stepped into it without hesitation.

Because his deepest senses wouldn't lie, this dimensional secret realm of the demon god definitely concealed something he desperately needed.

In this vast universe, there are very few things that can arouse Tang Zhen's interest. They are either rare wonders of heaven and earth that are extremely rare throughout the ages, or treasures that are enough to shake the foundation of cultivation. Once he comes across one, there is no reason for him to miss it.

It was this unwavering determination that made him disregard the numerous dangers lurking within the secret realm and resolutely step into this place where survival was a matter of life and death.

However, Tang Zhen also knew perfectly well that the Demon God would also regard such a rare and precious item as a treasure, and would never casually discard it in some corner of the secret realm.

If something unexpected happens in the secret realm, causing the treasures to be damaged or destroyed, then we will truly be left helpless and devastated.

The greatest advantage of this dimensional secret realm is that it is a small world independent of all the heavens and myriad worlds, with extremely high secrecy. The slightest disturbance in the outside world can hardly have any impact on the secret realm.

However, everything has its advantages and disadvantages. The secret realm's weakness is equally fatal—its stability is extremely poor. Every few decades or centuries, a large-scale spatial tremor will erupt, causing the world to turn upside down, space to collapse, and it will be like the end of the world.

If it is not maintained in time and massive resources are spent on stabilization and repair, this dimensional secret realm may even collapse completely.

Once that time comes, within the secret realm, everything—mountains, rivers, trees, pavilions, and towers—will be shredded to dust by that terrifying spatial tearing force, leaving not a trace behind.

For this reason, there are several crucial nodes in the core area of ​​the dimensional secret realm. These nodes are the cornerstones that support the stability of the entire secret realm space. Even if they encounter a catastrophic disaster such as spatial collapse and the sweeping force of annihilation, these core nodes can hold on until the very last moment.

Such a special and safe location is naturally the best choice for storing important items, and there is a very high probability that one can find the beloved treasures of the Demon God, the master of the secret realm. However, such core nodes are often covered up by the Demon God with supernatural means, and a net-like restriction is set up. Even if one is lucky enough to find the location, it is extremely difficult to step into it, comparable to ascending to heaven.

Fortunately, Tang Zhen was well-read and had read countless long-forgotten secret texts. From those vast records, he found various methods and techniques for finding the core nodes of space.

From the moment he stepped into the secret realm, he concealed his aura, his gaze sharp as lightning, scanning every blade of grass, every grain of sand, and every stone around him. At the same time, he activated his unique secret technique, his divine soul becoming like a vast net, completely enveloping the surrounding spatial aura, analyzing it bit by bit, sensing it little by little, all to pinpoint the exact location of the hidden treasure.

As soon as he obtains even the slightest useful information, he will immediately take action without the slightest hesitation or delay.

This is because the space of this dimensional secret realm, like the sun, moon and stars in the heavens, is always in a state of slow rotation, never stopping for a moment.

Unlike the unchanging trajectories of the sun, moon, and stars, the operation of this dimensional space is far more chaotic and disorderly, with no discernible pattern. A path that existed a moment ago may be swallowed up by a spatial rift and disappear completely the next moment.

If you miss this fleeting opportunity, finding the same location again will be incredibly difficult, with perhaps no chance at all.

Tang Zhen's purpose for this trip was crystal clear. He focused solely on his own goal from beginning to end, completely disregarding the lives and thoughts of other cultivators, not even bothering to glance at them.

Besides, this group of people, driven by greed, are not trustworthy individuals to begin with.

They were all greedy, cunning, and plundering. If they hadn't been intimidated by Tang Zhen's unfathomable strength and ruthless methods, they probably would have already turned their swords against him and committed some heinous acts of greed and murder.

Prior to this, Tang Zhen had already broken through two secret realm mechanisms using his own methods, allowing this group to gain a huge advantage and obtain benefits far exceeding their expectations.

If they remain greedy and attempt to gain even more benefits, then they will have to bear the consequences of their greed themselves, and they cannot blame others.

If there were any wise person who could suddenly realize the error of their ways, retreat gracefully, and abandon the idea of ​​searching for treasure, there might still be a glimmer of hope to save their life and escape this deadly place.

Otherwise, not only will they not receive any of those illusory benefits, but they will also bring about their own demise, ending up in a miserable state of death.

Such a simple and clear principle does not need to be explained in detail. Those cultivators who have lived for hundreds or thousands of years should all know it in their hearts.

However, how many people can truly restrain the venomous greed deep within their hearts and maintain a shred of clear-headed rationality at this most crucial moment of life and death?
Moreover, this dimensional secret realm is not a place they can come and go as they please. Once they step into it, it is as if they have signed a life-and-death contract. How easy is it to get out?
Tang Zhen really didn't need to pay much attention to these guys who were almost destined to die. He had neither the obligation to save them nor the inclination to save a group of evil spirits whose minds were blinded by greed.

Tang Zhen paid little attention to Feng Jiu Kui, who was following closely behind, and the senior sister of the Blood Demon Sect, letting them fend for themselves.

Their choice to follow along certainly offered a glimmer of hope, allowing them to avoid some of the dangers within the secret realm by leveraging Tang Zhen's power. However, at the same time, they also had to bear more unpredictable risks.

Opportunities and crises coexist in this mysterious realm, which is also accompanied by a tremendous opportunity, whether it exists or not. Whether they can seize it and change their fate depends on their own luck and destiny.