Longevity in Two Worlds: Double Pupils Are the Road to Invincibility

Chapter 223 Finally Leaving the Secret Realm (Please Subscribe, Please Vote for Monthly Tickets)

The Secret Realm of Heavenly Fire.

Beside a forest of fire spirits, two figures came in pursuit.

Soon the two stopped among several fire spirit trees, because they had found the person they were looking for.

"Qu Sheng actually dared to place his physical body under the Fire Spirit Tree. It's really lucky that his body wasn't destroyed."

“Junior Brother Shi Yi, your martial arts cultivation is strong, so I'll trouble you to take Qu Sheng's body with you. After we leave the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm and meet Elder Zhang, we'll hand Qu Sheng over to Elder Zhang together.”

"Once we return to the sect, the Enforcement Hall will probably come looking for us. Just report back truthfully."

Qin Yao was amazed by Qu Sheng's audacity when she saw that his physical body was placed under a fire spirit tree.

With a slight thought, she took away Qu Sheng's gains in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm. It wasn't that she wanted to keep them all for herself, but these were also evidence of Qu Sheng's violation of the sect rules in the secret realm.

In the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, although the Fire Spirit Tree has the effect of absorbing Heavenly Fire energy, it also has the effect of gathering Heavenly Fire energy, making the fire attribute energy here more concentrated than in ordinary places.

In this situation, the celestial fire energy in the air, before being absorbed by the Fire Spirit Tree, will gather together and transform into individual sparks of fire.

When these sparks reunite, they transform into flames, burning fiercely out of thin air.

Therefore, it was extremely risky to let the Yin spirit leave the body to track the enemy while leaving the physical body to sit cross-legged under the Fire Spirit Tree.

As long as a spark gathers near the physical body and forms a flame, Qu Sheng's physical body will be burned.

Even if one is wearing the robes issued by the sect, this is still the case, because the robes issued by the sect have very poor defensive capabilities, and the material itself is flammable.

Once the power of the formation is exhausted and there is no Yin spirit power to support it, it will instead become fuel.

In the case of the spirit leaving the body, the body has no consciousness, and even if the physical body is burned, there is no reaction until the physical body is burned to ashes.

Even if the spirit returns, without a physical body, it will inevitably dissipate and eventually perish.

Even a Daoist master like Qin Yao, who is at the Solid Core level, wouldn't dare to take such a risk in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm.

Of course, this is true even outside of places where fire trees gather, and even in ordinary places.

Because the gathering of sparks is unpredictable, they can randomly gather in any place and ignite into a raging fire.

Qin Yao glanced at Shi Yi again. Judging from Qu Sheng's choice, she could tell how anxious Qu Sheng was to act in that way.

However, she could also tell that Shi Yi's methods were not simple.

After all, it is no simple matter to leave behind a means of confusing tracking after entering the secret realm, and to use it to mislead others when encountering danger.

When she first entered the secret realm, she couldn't have done this. Besides, she was lucky at the time and quickly found disciples from the same mountain to walk together in the secret realm, collect enough fire-attribute elemental energy, and use it to break through to the Solid Core realm.

In comparison, Shi Yi wasn't as lucky as her; he encountered this kind of thing while collecting the Heavenly Fire Qi.

If I hadn't met her, I might have perished in the secret realm.

In the end, she didn't know whether she was lucky or unlucky.

Speaking of good luck, Shi Yi shouldn't have encountered such a thing; things should have gone very smoothly.

Despite his bad luck, Shi Yi ultimately escaped unscathed and was able to leave the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm safely. This experience can be considered a worthwhile gain.

"Okay, Senior Sister Qin."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yi immediately agreed.

After briefly examining Qu Sheng's body, he simply carried Qu Sheng on his back.

With his current martial arts skills, carrying a person on his back is effortless and easy.

Not to mention Qu Sheng, he could carry several large trees nearby on his back without any problem.

A punch with tens of thousands of pounds of force should not be underestimated.

"Let's go!"

"If we head south now, we should be able to make it in time for the first opening of the secret realm."

“There have been changes in the secret realm, which may affect the secret realm space. Let’s leave together first, so that we can report this matter to Elder Zhang as soon as possible.”

Qin Yao asked Shi Yi if he still had any plans to collect spiritual materials in the secret realm. After confirming that Shi Yi was also leaving the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, she took him south.

She had already achieved her goal in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, so she did not continue searching for other spiritual resources in the central area.

Furthermore, he learned about the Earth Fire from Shi Yi and that the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm had undergone significant changes, which might lead to changes in the secret realm's space.

This could potentially affect their departure, although the possibility is small, she still feels it's better to leave first.

After all, there have been instances where the secret realm underwent a drastic change due to an accident, rendering its exit inaccessible.

This incident did not occur within the Taiyi Dao Sect, but it caused a great stir and was clearly recorded in the book. Anyone who pays attention to books related to secret realms will notice the relevant records.

This is also recorded in the precautions related to the secret realm.

Therefore, leaving now is the best option for Qin Yao. Otherwise, if she is trapped in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, she will be at risk of perishing, given her cultivation level.

Shi Yi nodded slightly.

The two walked one after the other towards the southern exit.

Southern edge area of ​​the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm.

Southern exit.

By this time, many disciples had already gathered here.

Although it was two hours in advance, some people had no other gains in the secret realm and did not intend to continue adventuring towards the central area, so they naturally had to prepare to leave the secret realm.

Two days is enough time for them to seize any opportunities they can find. As for the remaining opportunities, they are basically not strong enough, so going there would be a waste of time.

More than 300 disciples entered the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm this time, and there are nearly 100 people at the exit now, so the total number is already quite large!

When Shi Yi and Qin Yao arrived, the time for the secret realm's exit to open was not far off!
"Junior Sister Qin Yao, what's wrong with Junior Brother Qu Sheng?"

As Shi Yi and his companion approached, two disciples from Yulan Peak noticed Qu Sheng, whom Shi Yi was carrying on his back.

Because Qu Sheng's condition was the most obvious among everyone, the two quickly came over, and one of them immediately asked what was wrong.

When traveling, disciples from the same peak generally maintain a consistent attitude towards external affairs, and will help each other out when encountering trouble.

It's perfectly normal for this person to come and ask questions.

"Senior Brother Zhao Zhe, Senior Brother Qu Sheng is alright."

"However, he committed a crime in the secret realm. After leaving the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, he will need to be handed over to Elder Zhang for disposal."

Seeing this, Qin Yao walked up to Shi Yi and prevented Zhao Zhe and the other person from getting close.

They didn't even let the two of them take Qu Sheng off Shi Yi's back.

Although, according to what she knew, what Qu Sheng did in the secret realm should have nothing to do with the other people on Yulan Peak.

But sometimes, things aren't absolute.

The right thing to do is to take the person out and hand them over to the team leader.

"What has Junior Brother Qu Sheng done wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhe quickly asked.

When he spoke, he already had a guess in his mind, because it was practically impossible to commit a crime in a secret realm.

Another disciple from Yulan Peak next to her also looked at Qin Yao.

"Senior Brother Qu Sheng was collecting spiritual materials in the secret realm with Hua Yingyi. Now Senior Sister Hua Yingyi can't be found and can't come back!"

Qin Yao didn't say it explicitly, but the meaning was clear. In the secret realm, with the gate about to open, there's only one reason why someone might not be able to return under these circumstances.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhe and the other person remained silent.

Neither of them went any closer to Shi Yi, and they accepted Qu Sheng's idea.

In fact, given their level of Taoist cultivation, they could see that Qu Sheng's condition was likely due to his Yin spirit not being in his physical body.

Based on Qin Yao's earlier statement that Qu Sheng was unharmed, it can be inferred that Qu Sheng's Yin Spirit was sealed, which is a method used against Taoist masters.

Since they didn't want to kill the masters of Taoist magic, nor did they want the spirits of the masters of Taoist magic to run rampant, the only option was to seal the spirits.

"After we leave the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, we will go with Junior Sister Qin to see Elder Zhang."

Zhao Zhe and another disciple exchanged a glance and then spoke.

As disciples of the same mountain peak, they also need to know the specific situation, because they need to report this matter when they return to their respective peaks.

When they leave the mountain they belong to, they represent that mountain.

Upon leaving the Taiyi Sect, they represent the Taiyi Sect and cease to be individuals!
"Alright, then we'll trouble you two senior brothers to come with us and be witnesses."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yao nodded.

She didn't have any objection to this; it was quite normal within the sect.

If a disciple of Qianya Peak who entered Tianhuo with her gets into trouble, she has to go and check on him, which means she is acting on behalf of Qianya Peak.

After returning to their respective mountain peaks, they reported the specific situation. As for how the higher-ups on those peaks would make arrangements, that was no longer something they could do!

Shi Yi found an empty spot, placed Qu Sheng's body in it, bowed and clasped his hands in greeting to the two of them, and then sat cross-legged waiting for the exit of the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm to open.

When he came here, he made a point of looking around, but he didn't find any disciples of Guyue Peak nearby. They were obviously still searching for opportunities in the secret realm.

Those who aren't in a hurry to leave the secret realm are probably still in the central area and will likely be preparing to come over later.

Leaving the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm at the agreed time is the most normal thing to do.

Shi Yi and the others did not have to wait long before a sandstorm suddenly broke out nearby.

Seeing this scene, Shi Yi and the others did not panic.

"The exit of the secret realm is about to open. Stay at least ten meters away from where the sandstorm appears, and do not linger there to avoid being affected by the spatial rift."

At this moment, someone stood up and made arrangements in a loud voice.

The person's voice remained clear even amidst the flying sand and stones, clearly indicating a type of telepathic technique.

As soon as the man finished speaking, figures quickly moved to the spot where the sandstorm had appeared.

In no time, the space where the sandstorm had occurred was torn open, revealing a portal that was two people tall.

This is the exit from the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm.

When the exit of the secret realm opens, there will be a sound to alert those inside.

Getting too close to the exit of the secret realm might expose you to the effects of spatial forces, and you could even fall into a spatial rift.

After all, the space is unstable at the moment the exit opens, and there is a possibility of it breaking.

The spatial passage between the two nodes is incomplete, making it very easy for accidents to occur.

In this situation, someone could die.

"The exit from the secret realm is stable; you can leave now!"

"Everyone, please leave in an orderly queue and do not crowd at the exit of the secret realm."

"I'm the last person to leave this trip, so you don't need to rush."

The person who had spoken earlier then stepped forward to speak again.

The opening of the secret realm has a time limit, and the sect will naturally arrange for the last person to leave.

When leaving the secret realm, this person needs to make sure there is no one near the exit and is the last to leave.

This was something the elder leading the team arranged separately before entering the secret realm.

When leaving the secret realm, the exit will be opened three times, and this arrangement will be followed each time.

These people are equivalent to those who temporarily manage the exit of the secret realm.

Under this person's arrangement, nearly a hundred people left the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm in an orderly manner.

Shi Yi followed behind Qin Yao and left the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm together.

The departure went smoothly without any unexpected incidents.

Jokhang Mountain.

This is the direction of the entrance to the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm.

Near the Jokhang Mountain, there is also a huge flying boat hovering in the air, which is very conspicuous.

This enormous flying boat can be seen at a glance from anywhere near Mount Dazhao.

At this moment, halfway up Dazhao Mountain, under the control of the elder leading the team, a passage two people high was torn open in the space.

Soon, disciples of the Taiyi Sect emerged from the spatial passage.

The spatial passage was only closed by the elder leading the team after the last person had been confirmed to have come out.

The disciples who came out of the secret realm flew back to the floating airship one by one. Some of them sat cross-legged and began to cultivate as soon as they boarded the airship, absorbing the gains they had made in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm.

As for the gains in the secret realm, some of them need to be handed over, but that will have to be done after returning to the Taiyi Sect.

"You guys come here, tell me what's going on?"

Zhang Yunpeng looked at the few people in front of him who had not yet boarded the airship and slowly asked.

With his Taoist cultivation, he could naturally tell at a glance the situation of Qu Sheng on Shi Yi's back.

It is quite obvious that violations of sect rules are likely to occur within the secret realm.

Such incidents don't happen as often in the secret realms controlled by sects, but they've never been uncommon.

It's not uncommon for some people to go to extreme lengths in order to obtain resources for spiritual practice.

Furthermore, the sect has made separate arrangements for him to lead the team of elders this time.

Although the people who stayed behind were different from what he had expected, he had to deal with that matter first.

He will have plenty of time before the exit of the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm opens again.

“Disciple Shi Yi, a disciple of Master Gu Qianqiu of Guyue Peak, was the first to witness this matter.”

"Disciple has arrived in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm."

Shi Yi recounted in detail what he had seen in the secret realm.

There's also the later story of Qu Sheng trying to kill someone to silence them, and how he was eventually rescued by Qin Yao.

There is also evidence, namely the thousand-year-old fire lotus collected by Qu Sheng, which is now on Qin Yao.

After Shi Yi finished speaking, Qin Yao also spoke up, describing what she had seen.

At the same time, he took out the Thousand-Year Fire Lotus, Qu Sheng's magic sword, and the Yin God.

As for Zhao Zhe and his two disciples from Yulan Peak, they listened silently without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)