The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 252 249: The secret place is here!
Ba Wang Xiong Kuohai's obstruction was just a small episode. Everyone continued to move forward, flying into the air at an extremely fast speed.

However, it didn't last long.

In about an hour, the sun sank into the horizon and darkness enveloped the sky. There were strong winds howling in the sky and dark clouds covered the entire sky. Even the moonlight was obscured and the whole world was gloomy.

The crowd did not continue on their way, but stopped in front of a hill.

The nine land immortals cooperated very well. As soon as they changed their formation, the Blind Sword Saint appeared in front of them.

A flash of sword light flashed across the sky, like a light shining in the darkness, and disappeared into the sky in an instant. Looking at the mountain again, it had been split into two halves.

However, the sword light was too fast, the mountain top remained unchanged, and even the sword marks were so thin that they were almost invisible. Only the broken trees showed its power.

The formation of the land immortals turned again, and the ancestor of the Tyrant Sect came to the front. He showed his true form as the Tyrant, and put a pair of big hands on the top of the mountain. He lifted it casually and threw it, and half of the mountaintop had been thrown away.

Only the lower half of the mountain remains, with a smooth cross-section and hundreds of square meters of additional area for settlement.

Everyone landed on it, still maintaining the original formation, Chu Zhou was in the center, and the nine land immortals each stood in a corner.

Then, no one spoke and everyone went about their business.

They are all land immortals, so they have no shortage of storage magic weapons, and the supplies prepared inside are also abundant.

Chu Zhou saw that the old scholar actually brought out a table of delicious dishes, including chicken, duck, fish and meat, as well as two jars of good wine and a volume of ancient books.

Four oil lamps were lit beside the table. He held an ancient scroll in one hand and drank and ate in the other, looking very comfortable.

Of course, there are also those who don't care, like the ancestor of the Great Snow Mountain, the ascetic and withered old monk, who just sits cross-legged, takes some dry food, and eats while chanting mantras, simple and clear.

There were also people like the Blind Swordsman, who built a bonfire, put an iron pot on it, cooked a pot of stew, and ate and drank to their heart's content.

The most outrageous one was the ancestor of Ba Zong. I don’t know what he was thinking, but he actually moved the stove out.

The stove was lit and smoke was rising. He first washed his hands, then mixed and kneaded the dough, then made pancakes and noodles, and was busy and having a lot of fun.

Don’t be fooled by the simple nature of his dish, it definitely tastes good. The other land gods are eagerly waiting for him to feed them.

He was not polite either. After he finished making it, he threw it over. The person on the other side took it and started to eat it with a slurp.

Chu Zhou was also stunned, but he had made sufficient preparations before this trip, so he was naturally not afraid.

There is a small red clay stove on a table, and water from the void is drawn to make a pot of good tea.

He took out a rocking chair and lay on it. He pointed his toes and the rocking chair swayed. Chu Zhou looked at the gloomy sky, somewhat absent-minded.

He acted very calmly, with no sense of being a prisoner at all.

In fact, he didn't feel like a prisoner. Although he tried a few moves and used some magical powers, could you say that he used his full strength?

That's a joke too!
He admitted that in terms of hard power, these nine land immortals were superior to him, and if they fought recklessly, he would be in danger of death.

However, having more people also has its disadvantages. Although they seem to be cooperating well with each other, it is impossible to say that there is no rift between them.

If one or two people are killed or injured, I don’t know if they will still dare to rush to the front?
If four or five people were killed or injured, would the country collapse directly?
Therefore, in the end, it is still unknown who will win.

However, that is the only choice. But if you look at it from another angle, in this world, in the world of martial arts, there is no better helper than these land immortals.

Actually, to achieve the Golden Core Mastery, this [Main Quest 4, Open the Secret Realm!] should have been on the agenda, but Chu Zhou was used to being cautious, especially about the [Unknown Danger].

Before, he was still struggling with how to complete this task.

But now, a group of land immortals came to his door and became the knife in his hand.

And this is the real reason why Chu Zhou "compromised"!

His thoughts flew far away, and he could only hear the gurgling sound of boiling water. He got up and made himself a pot of tea. His face became more peaceful in the lingering tea aroma.

"Master Chu, I would like to have a cup of tea, may I ask for it?"

Chu Zhou raised his head slightly and looked in the direction of the voice, and saw that the old ancestor of Ba Zong, who had finished his work, was looking at him with a smile.

It should be said that martial arts techniques have a certain shaping effect, and those who practice similar martial arts and can reach extremely high levels all have similarities.

Although the appearance of this Ba Zong ancestor is somewhat different from Xiong Kuohai, their figure and temperament are almost carved from the same mold.

Seeing that he had spoken, Chu Zhou was not stingy and brewed another cup of tea. He sent it out using the "controlling object technique" and handed it steadily to the stove.

The ancestor of Tyrant Clan picked up the teacup, sniffed it, took a sip, and said with bright eyes, "Good tea! Good tea!

With just a cup of tea, I could actually feel the rich power of heaven and earth. How did I do that?"

Of course Chu Zhou couldn't say that this was the ability of his "Spiritual Plant Husband". The seeds came from the Heavenly Palace and were carefully cultivated by him.

All I could say was, "It's an ancient species, and I just found a few of them by luck."

The ancestor of the Naha clan took another sip, with a look of satisfaction on his face, and then he put down the teacup and said, "Every word my disciple Xiong Kuohai said today is true, and I can prove it for him!
A martial arts grandmaster must have a certain state of mind, and my Ba Zong's skills are derived from the killing on the battlefield, so I need to have an upright mind.

That is why, when we were planning this Three Kingdoms War, we first severed our ties with our own sect.

This is the same whether it is the Sanqing Sect, the Ancient Temple Sect, or the Dayun Dynasty.

That’s why their reactions are so real and can deceive you.”

Chu Zhou nodded, not interested in discussing human nature with him, but asked: "I'm curious, is it really worth it?"

The Ba Zong Patriarch straightened his body slightly and asked, "Master Chu, in your opinion, why are the four major sects in the Dayun Dynasty always so high and mighty?"

"It's because of strength!"

"Yes, with more disciples, more powerful martial arts, and a group of martial arts masters to support us, and a grand master in charge.

Only when they are strong can they pass on their skills in an orderly manner and survive for thousands of years.

To put it bluntly, this is the law of the jungle, the strong prey on the weak!"

The voice of the Tyrant Clan Patriarch became louder and louder, even with a bit of self-righteousness: "It is the law of the jungle, how do you know that we are not the same?
The reason why Ba Zong has been able to survive for a thousand years is that among the immortals on this land, there is a seat belonging to Ba Zong.

The reason why Sanqingmen, Gushazong, and even Dayun Dynasty can exist is that they have supporters behind them.

Besides, the three major evil cults, the Luxian Palace is in a special situation. Let’s not talk about it, the reason why the Pure World Red Lotus Society and the Xuanyue Sect can act recklessly and cause all kinds of trouble is because they also have ancestors who sit among the immortals on land. "

"This is the truth!"

Chu Zhou narrowed his eyes slightly and asked again: "What about the dead killer?"

"With his death, the Yan royal family will lose its voice, so you don't have to worry about the war continuing. It won't start.

Even because of Duyan's death, Dayan will be liquidated and suppressed.

But he deserves it!"

Chu Zhou nodded, his voice a little ethereal: "I guess his death was not just because of his foul mouth, nor just because of his viciousness, but because he was contrary to your interests!
He is the kind of person who is determined to restore the orthodoxy of Dayan, and he is taking this opportunity to force you.

But you chose to let nature take its course and ended his life through my hands.

I said that, didn’t I?

The Ba Zong Patriarch pursed his lips and said, "Master Chu sees it clearly!"

"Then I am even more curious, what will happen to this position in the future? Or in other words, how do you land immortals inherit it?"

After a pause, Chu Zhou continued, "I know that the life span of immortals on land is 300 years. Even if you have the technique to prolong your life, you may live for another few decades, which is incredible.

What about the back?

As far as I know, the Tyrant Sect alone has been passed down for a thousand years, and you are only the master of Xiong Kuohai, how about above that?"

The expression of the Ba Zong Patriarch became even more tense, as if he didn't know how to answer.

At this time, the old scholar took over the conversation and said with a big laugh: "Master Chu, please don't embarrass the old general.

Because of Xiong Kuohai, he feels a little guilty towards you and wants to talk to you. However, your question involves the biggest secret of us all, so I can't tell you."

After a pause, he continued, “It’s like we’re trying to find out your deepest secrets.

For example, where did you get your immortal inheritance? How did you cultivate to become a golden elixir? You said you are not an ancient immortal and did not come from a secret realm, so why do you swear that you know the way to the secret realm?
Also, what kind of treasure is your guiding stone? Since you didn't come from the secret realm, why do you say that the secret realm is full of dangers?"

His series of questions left Chu Zhou speechless, not knowing how to answer.

The old scholar grinned and said, "You see, everyone has secrets, and everyone has things that cannot be told to others, so not asking too many questions is a sign of respect for others!"

Chu Zhou was stunned when he heard this. He made another cup of tea, sent it over, and said, "Thank you for your advice!"

The old scholar took the tea and took a sip. Only then did he realize that what the Ba Zong Patriarch said was true. His eyes lit up and he said, "Master Chu, although we have the intention of coercing you, as long as we achieve our goal, we are not willing to become enemies with you."

"If we really achieve our goal, will you still let me go?"

"Why not?"

"Why do I find this so hard to believe?"

“The Taoist priest is a great cultivator of the Golden Core Realm, with extraordinary strength and even more powerful magical powers. Even if we can kill you, we will have to pay a huge price.

We entered the secret realm to seek the elixir of immortality in order to prolong our lives, not to fight to the death. So, as long as we achieve our goal, we can both be happy!"

"I believe what you said."

Chu Zhou asked again: "Then I wonder what you want to talk about, sir?"

"Anything is fine! If the Taoist priest thinks it's appropriate, he can answer our questions. As long as it's not taboo, we will tell him everything he wants to know.

Just as the Taoist priest said, this journey is dangerous, and it is always good for us to be more understanding. "

The old scholar seemed very sincere. The other immortals on land also looked over. Chu Zhou smiled and said, "Of course!"

As he said this, he brewed tea for the other seven land immortals and passed it to them. They all took it and took a sip without any hesitation.

It was like an agreement or a tacit understanding, and the atmosphere immediately eased afterwards.

Chu Zhou’s first question was about their names and identities!

However, it was only then that Chu Zhou realized that when they entered the land of immortals, they had given up their previous names and instead each had a code name.

There are a total of thirteen immortals on land. Apart from the dead One-Eye, the other twelve are the Confucian scholar, the general, the old monk, the boy Buddha, the nine-headed lion, the blind swordsman, the warrior, the deaf man, and the mute man.

As for the remaining three people, the ones who went to Xuanzhen Palace, they were Honglian, Xuanyue and the ancestor of the Ji family.

Strangely enough, most of these code names are inherited, such as Confucian Scholar, General, Old Man, Red Lotus, Xuan Yue and so on.

There are also names that they gave themselves, such as the ancestor of the Ji family and the blind swordsman.

There seems to be some difference here, but Chu Zhou hasn't figured it out yet.

The first question these people asked Chu Zhou was about immortal cultivation, life span, and becoming an immortal...

If it involves Chu Zhou's plug-in, he really can't say it, but if he has to talk about these, then he will be interested.

From the methods of cultivation, to the four auxiliary elixirs, weapons, talismans and formations, from the hundred arts of cultivating immortals, to the vastness of the universe, he talked nonsense with saliva flying everywhere, and made several people's eyes red.

In fact, as immortals on land, they have reached the limit of this world. To them, the world is so small and life seems very boring.

The broader world that Chu Zhou brought to them really made them fascinated and unable to control themselves.

The whole night passed in such a lively conversation. On the second day, the nine people did not relax at all as they were afraid that Chu Zhou would run away.

But the atmosphere between them is no longer so tense!
However, although it was daybreak, the crowd had no intention of setting off, but stayed here, waiting for the return of the other three land immortals.

The breakfast of the day was made by the ancestor of Ba Zong. It was a golden and crispy pancake served with fragrant broth. A portion was also given to Chu Zhou.

Chu Zhou was not polite either. After eating, he couldn't help but give a thumbs up to the ancestor of Ba Zong.

After getting the affirmation, this person also grinned and was extremely happy!

To be honest, this guy doesn't look like an expert in cooking, but his skills are really good.

It really proves the saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover!

Later, when Chu Zhou chatted with him, he learned that before he joined Ba Zong, he made a living by making pancakes. Although he became more and more successful later on, he never lost his cooking skills.

In fact, the nine land immortals all have their own hobbies and strengths. When they are free, they almost always mind their own business and ignore others.

Of course, after they were able to communicate without any hindrance, they also liked to ask about some of the essentials of secret martial arts and even immortal techniques.

Anyone who has embarked on the path of cultivation cannot help but be curious. Moreover, they have a bird's-eye view and raise questions that Chu Zhou has never thought about.

Chu Zhou had to think carefully before answering some unfamiliar questions.

Chu Zhou asked more about the records of this world and the information about the secret realms they possessed.

The information held by this group of people is indeed incomparable to that of other forces. In just a few words, they can describe the scene of barbarism and the booming development of tribes in ancient times.

As for the description of the secret realm, Chu Zhou could only say that the more he listened, the more he felt it was similar to a paradise.

It was not until two days later that the remaining three land immortals arrived here.

There are two men and one woman. The woman is the only one among the immortals on land. She looks enchanting and charming, and has infinite charm. She is the biggest backer of Xuan Yue Sect, the ancestor Xuan Yue.

Of the two men, the most arrogant one is the Red Lotus Patriarch, the greatest supporter of the Pure World Red Lotus Society.

As soon as this man appeared, he had a conflict with Chu Zhou. He thought that Chu Zhou used the secret realm tracking stone to identify the direction, so as long as he snatched the stone, Chu Zhou would no longer be needed.

Chu Zhou and he exchanged three moves. The Xuanwu flag was bathed in the red lotus fire and remained unharmed, while the Red Lotus ancestor was hit by a sword energy and thunder sound, and his body was pierced.

Although I won’t die, I will be in a very embarrassing state!

In the end, Chu Zhou generously threw the secret realm tracking stone over and let a group of land immortals fiddle with it for a long time, but they couldn't find any way to use it, so they gave up!
As for the last one, the ancestor of the Ji family, he is also the one Chu Zhou is most curious about.

After several days of chatting, Chu Zhou had some guesses about this group of land immortals.

Sects like Ba Zong, Hong Lian and Xuan Yue are basically hereditary. When the ancestors reach the limit of their lifespan and are about to die, they will return to the sect and find the current grand master to inherit their position and strength.

But there are also people who come to power by chance, like the ancestor of the Ji family.

His appearance was quite sudden and beyond the expectations of the immortals on land. As a result, the Dayan Dynasty was split into two, and the Dayun Dynasty was added.

This is the result of the behind-the-scenes game!

However, his life span is almost up. If this mission fails, he will have to choose a grandmaster from the Ji royal family to be his successor before he dies.

Of course, this kind of succession is like a change of throne, you can't expect it to be smooth sailing.

After the three of them returned, there was no unnecessary talk. Chu Zhou used the secret realm tracking stone to locate the location and, along with the twelve land immortals, rushed to the entrance of the secret realm.

They entered the Red Dragon Mountains and went deeper and deeper, sometimes turning, sometimes going straight, and sometimes going backwards, which seemed outrageous.

When they reached the end, they saw only endless mountains and could not tell the direction.

Deep in the Red Dragon Mountains, there are lush forests, few people, and the area is shrouded in miasma. There are also all kinds of poisonous substances and rampant spiritual beasts.

Some stupid people attacked Chu Zhou and his team, but with their strength, they were easily solved.

Chu Zhou led the way, and sometimes he even felt that it was not right. However, everyone seemed very patient and did not rush him too much.

In this way, after stopping and resting for nearly twenty days, Chu Zhou finally stopped somewhere.

He raised his hand and grasped the floating secret realm tracking stone, sighed, and said: "Everyone, we are here!"

"The secret place is right here!"

　Today’s update, here it is!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)