Embers of Sword

Chapter 67 Secret Realm, Open!
"Where has Xie Zhen been these days?"

Deng Baiyi sat by the window, supporting her chin, staring at the bustling alley outside the window, in a daze.

After setting up the array to exorcise the demons in Xiaohuangshan that night, Xie Zhen "disappeared out of thin air", but only warned everyone in the Deng Mansion not to go out unless necessary.

This guy is always like this.

Mysterious and difficult to understand.

If that silly little girl hadn't been left here, Deng Baiyi even thought that he might have left Lichao City.

However, Xie Zhen did have some "conscience". Before leaving that night, he left himself some formation formulas.

Deng Baiyi has been busy these days. She reviewed the formation pattern of the "Nine-Bright Phoenix Fire Formation" again. It was not until the table was piled with talisman papers that she realized that three days had passed in a flash. She pushed open the paper window, and the whole Lichao City was dim. A large gloomy dark cloud came from the sky, as if it was going to cover the entire town.

The streets are even more lively.

Countless tourists are waiting for this moment...

Many people rushed out of the city. The tide was coming and the sound of the waves could be heard from miles away.

Although Deng Baiyi had been meditating in seclusion in her house these days, she could hear discussions coming from the streets.

Some people say that this is a tide that occurs only once in a century in Lichao City.

If you miss it, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

Deng Baiyi turned around and glanced at Jiang Huang who was still sleeping soundly.

He hesitated.

Putting on a thin linen dress, she put the talismans in her pocket, and left alone, closing the door in silence.

……

……

"The tide is finally here."

The Po Lu dropped anchor on the river, but the wind and waves grew stronger and stronger, and the big ship began to shake.

At this moment, there were nearly a hundred figures standing on the deck.

Those in grey are the retainers and staff of the Chu family.

The ones in white are disciples of Baihua Valley.

Chu Lin, the King of the Ocean, stood at the bow of the ship. The majestic face of the carved golden unicorn opened its lips and teeth, as if to bite the oncoming waves into pieces. The formation of the Po Lu ship gradually started up, and complex and obscure formation talismans lit up under the dark sky. Twenty feet around the ship, there were waves like fish scales.

The huge wave hit the ship and broke it into pieces before it even reached it.

Beside Chu Lin were Jiang Qihu and Ye Qinglian, and after them were Chu Man, Roufo, the old woman and other Cave Heaven Realm cultivators.

Xie Xuanyi wore a bamboo hat and quietly hid among these caves.

During the past three days, he had been meditating on the Po Lu, completely destroying the "Yu Tu" poison and adjusting his energy and spirit to its peak.

At this moment, the vortex in the middle of the river is getting bigger and bigger.

The outline of Bai Ze Cave Mansion is already faintly visible. The river tide, which carries a part of Da Chu's national destiny, constantly impacts the outer formation of the cave Mansion, making the dark shadow become clearer and clearer... Correspondingly, the dark clouds in the sky are becoming increasingly gloomy.

Lichao River has been jointly blocked by three major forces.

Those onlookers who were watching the tide by the river did not know that today's rare phenomenon was actually caused by a secret realm left behind by the ancient demon saint.

At this moment, Jiang Qihu and Xie Xuanyi were using the Ruyi Order to communicate with each other spiritually.

"Xie Zhen, after entering the river, you may need to act alone..."

Jiang Qihu's voice was slightly apologetic: "The situation has changed. Now the Jiang family cultivators will not enter the river immediately."

Just now, news came from Zhidao Bookstore.

Chen Jingxuan hopes that Jiang Qihu will arrange his disciples around Lichao City as much as possible and not rush to explore the Bai Ze secret realm.

Regarding Mr.'s arrangements.

Jiang Qihu always obeys orders without asking why.

However, in his opinion, this temporary change was not fair to Xie Zhen.

To enter the secret realm and seize the good fortune, it is said that each one depends on their own means, but in fact it depends on who has the tougher hand!

The Chu family and Baihua Valley were fully prepared this time, with several Cave Heaven Realm masters leading the team.

And now Xie Zhen is alone.

Jiang Qihu explained: "I'm sorry, for me, the greatest significance of this operation... is to help you find the 'evil' buried by the demon country in Qingzhou, rather than to find the fortune in the Bai Ze secret realm."

But what he didn't expect was.

Xie Xuanyi's expression didn't change much, he just nodded faintly.

The Jiang family cultivators won’t enter the Bai Ze Cave?
For Xie Xuanyi, this is actually good news.

He has always been a loner. If Jiang Qihu insisted on arranging a group of elite troops for him, it would be a burden and trouble.

"But you don't have to worry too much."

Jiang Qihu paused and said, "The prince has already made an agreement with the Jiang family and Baihua Valley... When entering the secret realm this time, all forces should join forces. Even if extremely valuable treasures are accidentally discovered, they must not fight for life and death."

The three major forces in Qingzhou are so great that you can’t see them when you look down, but you can see them when you look up.

The Bai Ze secret realm is indeed tempting, but the real "treasure" is probably bound by layers of array patterns and locks.

Even the Cave Heaven Realm may not be able to sense it.

So everyone already knows...

The real great opportunity in this secret realm belongs to You Haiwang, Jiang Qihu, and Ye Qinglian!

It is a blessing to be able to get a share of the pie and two or three grains of rice.

"Willn't it be a life-and-death struggle?"

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

He found it ridiculous ever since Chu Man proposed joining forces that day.

In Xie Xuanyi's opinion, the "gentleman's agreement" made by King You Hai is just empty talk... The Bai Ze Secret Realm is wrapped in layers of array patterns. If someone is really cruel enough to kill people and steal treasures, and destroy the bodies, will he be blamed by the big man behind the scenes?
"The 'Ruyi Order' I left on you was made by Qin Baihuang from the Weapon Refining Division. As long as your spirit is still there, you can transmit the message."

Jiang Qihu said sternly, "Now that your identity as the special envoy of the Tanyi Guard has spread everywhere, I don't think they dare to touch you... If someone really wants to do that, you can contact me with the Ruyi Order."

"it is good."

Although Xie Xuanyi responded this way, he didn't think so in his heart.

Jiang Qihu really put the "focus" on the incident of arresting and killing the evildoers of the demon country...

Now that the big tide is coming, he is determined to catch the big fish from the Demon Country.

As for the Bai Ze secret realm under the Lichao River, it has become a matter of secondary importance.

"Boom!"

As the two talked, the strange phenomenon in the center of the river became more and more sensational.

"The outer formation is broken."

Jiang Qihu's eyes sparkled.

A huge vortex appeared in the center of the river... The rolling water flowed around the vortex and was sucked into the center of the river!
The formation pattern set up by Great Sage Bai Ze in the past was now cracked by the tide!
You Haiwang put his hands behind his back and said softly, "It's time."

This sound, like the sound of a Huangzhong bell, resounded.

Chu Man changed her clothes today. She put the guqin into the guqin case, wrapped it with black cloth, and carried it on her back. Her usual delicate and gentle demeanor was gone, and her eyes were filled with fierceness and murderous intent.

The prince's voice echoed across the deck.

Chu Man immediately stepped forward: "Everyone in the Chu family... follow me into the river!"

Rays of rainbow light shot up into the sky.

The disciples of Baihua Valley were next. After receiving Ye Qinglian's eye signal, they all rode out on their swords.

The two groups of people rushed into the Lichao River in a mighty force.

The last one is Xie Xuanyi.

He stood in front of the railing of the giant ship, staring at the half-hidden Bai Ze Cave for a long time, and thought for a long time.

Xie Xuanyi decided to leave a reminder for Jiang Qihu.

"Things in the Demon Country are not that simple."

Xie Xuanyi said: "Master Jiang... protect yourself."

This message made Jiang Qihu stunned.

He looked at the young man in black with some confusion.

Xie Xuanyi patted his waist bag and transmitted his voice again: "You said before that this Ruyi Order can be used through the soul... Although I don't know if this thing can still be used in the secret realm, if there is a problem that cannot be solved, you can try to contact me."

"???"

Under Jiang Qihu's gaze, Xie Xuanyi jumped into the river and was swallowed up by the waves in an instant, disappearing.

"Brother Qi Hu, what's wrong?"

You Haiwang noticed Jiang Qihu's subtle expression. "Nothing."

Jiang Qihu shook his head.

Xie Zhen, this kid, is really a rebellion against Tian Gang... Does he know what he is talking about? He is a dignified Yin Shen realm, and he needs to contact him for rescue? !
Jiang Qihu smiled silently in his heart.

However, although these words are "ridiculous", they are thoughtful.

……

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The moment he fell into the river, Xie Xuanyi took out a talisman.

This talisman is called Water Repellent.

The yellowed talisman paper glowed with a brilliant green light, and a green light instantly appeared within a three-foot area around Xie Xuanyi. The surging dark tide was blocked by the water-repellent talisman.

He was the last one to leave the Po Lu.

At this moment, dozens of sword qi and rainbow lights can be seen in the river, falling towards the Bai Ze Secret Realm like meteors.

Xie Xuanyi was not in a hurry.

He "landed" steadily, with his feet firmly on the bottom of the river, and then drove slowly towards the huge area shrouded in shadow... The Great Sage Bai Ze was a legendary figure from thousands of years ago. Although the secret realm in front of him was just one of many relics, it was by no means something that could be explored by a few cave gods working together.

Sometimes, arriving first is not necessarily a good thing.

From beginning to end, Xie Xuanyi had only one goal.

Flying sword [serious illness]!
That is the most important thing to me...

You don’t have to worry about the other items in this Bai Ze Secret Realm.

But he must get back his natal flying sword!
After about half an incense stick of time, Xie Xuanyi arrived at the outer formation area of the Bai Ze Secret Realm. From a distance, the cave house did not seem to be very big, probably less than a hundred acres. It seemed that there was another cave world inside...

Such a spiritual residence could remain hidden for a thousand years without being discovered by the world. Apart from the fact that the residence itself is not very big, there is another reason for this.

Bai Ze left behind a secluded formation.

This great formation allows this mansion to be hidden in the undercurrent of the North Sea.

Now, the high tide has created a gap in the outer formation of the mansion... and a ray of light has appeared in the darkness.

The disciples of the Chu family and Baihua Valley were all attracted by this ray of bright light.

Sword lights crashed into it.

When Xie Xuanyi arrived here slowly, there was no one at the entrance of Bai Ze Cave.

"Have all these guys gone in? That's a bit too hasty."

Xie Xuanyi stopped and looked around.

The secret realm of the ancient saints, a place that seems to have great fortune and opportunity, actually requires one to be extra cautious.

In Da Chu, the so-called "Ancient Saint Secret Realm" has not appeared for many years...

The secret realms within the major sects are completely different from those hidden in the outside world.

Those blessed places that were refined and tamed by the predecessors only contained good fortune and no danger. At most, there were tests and trials set by the elders of the sect themselves.

The secret realm of the ancient saints that can be hidden from the world is completely different.

A person who was able to reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world thousands of years ago.

Most of them are not kind people.

If he had decided to give the relics in the secret realm to the world, he would have given them away long ago.

The reason why I took the trouble to hide it is that I don’t want to hand it over to outsiders!

In a sense, this hidden secret realm is equivalent to the "tomb" prepared by the ancient saints for themselves... A great man who hopes to sleep peacefully after his death will definitely use all means to kill those idle ants that disturb his sleep!
Therefore, Xie Xuanyi has always been extremely vigilant about this kind of secret realm.

"Am I thinking too much?"

Xie Xuanyi stood in front of the broken gap in the cave's formation and pondered for a long time.

He always felt that when he stood at the junction of the Lichao River and the Beihai Sea, he had an indescribable feeling of suffocation.

There is no problem with this outer formation.

This cave...seems to be fine.

Xie Xuanyi couldn't find out what the problem was.

He shook his head, thought no more, and stepped into the secret realm.

The Bai Ze Secret Realm, which sank at the entrance of the North Sea, has returned to silence, except that a gap in the formation pattern that was opened by the tide is gradually closing.

The strong light that overflowed from the gap in the formation pattern did not close at that moment.

Instead, it's getting bigger.

The towering Bai Ze Cave, located at the bottom of the Lichao River, should have been hidden in the darkness... but now it is shrouded in light.

To be precise, it was a huge pupil.

"Boom, boom, boom."

The tide spread, the eye opened as wide as it could, and countless blazing lights enveloped the mansion.

This is not the light that comes from the broken formation pattern.

This... is just the pupil light of a giant.

The "big guy" hiding at the junction of Beihai and Lichao River slowly shook its body and turned over.

If Xie Xuanyi had not been in a hurry to step into the secret realm, he would have seen a scene that would shock him for the rest of his life.

The place where he had stood before, the so-called Bai Ze Cave, and the hidden formation he guessed were all like "hermit crabs" that had taken root in the mouth of the "big guy".

Under the shining light of the "big guy".

Within a radius of ten miles, all shadows are exposed.

A figure in a white robe was floating in the river. It was unknown how long that figure had been there, as if it had been waiting for the "pupil light" to bloom.

Lu Yuzhen sat opposite the "big guy".

He looked at the giant creature in front of him with an intimate, even doting look.

"You must be hungry after sleeping for so long, right?"

The white-haired Taoist priest spoke softly.

The light from the "big guy's" pupils shone on him, and endless blazing light overlapped. If it were an ordinary person, he would be ignited by the flames in an instant and then burned into nothingness.

The white-haired Taoist priest was not a special person, although his robes were soaked in the river water.

But it also "burns".

However, his skin and hair, although burned, were not damaged.

Lu Yuzhen raised his hand gently, holding a small clean bottle in his palm.

"Do not misunderstand."

The Taoist priest smiled and said, "I just came to bring you something good to eat."

The broken bottle

A drop of pure, spotless golden water spreads in the river.

The “big guy’s” pupils suddenly focused!

There was a dull thud.

The outside of the Bai Ze Secret Realm was immediately submerged in countless mud and sand. The "big guy" opened his bloody mouth to the extreme, and the people within a radius of dozens of miles, nearly a hundred miles, all surged towards the mouth...

In just a moment, the pure bottle, along with the golden water drops, were sucked into its stomach!

Only Lu Yuzhen still remained suspended in the air.

His robe and hair were all flying towards the huge mouth, but his whole body remained like a giant Buddha, standing still.

Lu Yuzhen was enjoying the scene of everyone eating.

"Crack! Click!"

The chewing sound was so loud that it shook the earth, and it sounded like thunder at the bottom of the river!

The "big guy" greedily devoured everything that entered its mouth, including the Bai Ze Cave.

Until this moment, the true purpose of that mysterious hidden formation has also been revealed...

It is not about isolating yourself from the outside world.

Instead, it resists the bite of the "big guy".

The thunderous sound of the tremor spread thousands of feet away.

When they arrived at the river surface of Lichao City, to everyone's ears, it sounded like the resonance of the annual high tide.

However, this year's tide is louder and more breathtaking than any other year.

(End of this chapter)