Perfect: I am Shi An from Shicun, and I am Huang’s brother!

Chapter 230 Entering the Milky Way

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Yunxi's beautiful eyes, and her slender fingers trembled slightly, clearly shocked by the idea.

After a moment of silence, she said in a low voice, "If it is really as you think, then isn't this Heavenly River Secret Realm like a dragon's den or a tiger's lair? If we are not careful, we will be possessed and become pawns in someone else's rebirth?"

"Not bad!"

Upon hearing this, Shi An nodded slightly, and then, while putting away the stone tablet, said, "Although there are risks, the path of cultivation is inherently full of unknowns and dangers. If we retreat out of fear, how can we reach the peak?"

As he spoke, Shi An reached out and grasped Yun Xi's slightly trembling hand, and said softly, "Don't worry, if our lives are truly in danger, we can enter the Purple Spirit Domain to temporarily avoid danger."

Seeing Shi An say this, Yun Xi's initial hesitation gradually calmed down. She also squeezed Shi An's hand and said softly, "If that's the case, I have no objection. However, this trip is full of uncertainties, so we should still be careful."

"That's right, then let's go and find out more from Senior Lin Feng!"

Shi An readily agreed to Yun Xi's suggestion with a mere glance, and then left the room with her.

So, for the next few days, Shi An and Yun Xi stayed with Lin Feng to learn about the Tianhe Secret Realm.

Time flies by, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye. In the distance, the sky above Tianhe Plain is now covered with dark clouds and thunder is booming, as if the end of the world has arrived.

"The secret realm is about to open!"

"Hahaha, after waiting for so long, it's finally here."

"The immortal legacy is mine."

In an instant, countless cultivators gathered from all directions, some alone and some in groups, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement.

Shi An and Yun Xi also followed Lin Feng to a high peak.

Looking down at the dense crowd below, Lin Feng solemnly reminded him, "The Heavenly River Secret Realm is about to open. I hope you will not be greedy and will prioritize your own safety. You must return within one year, or your life may be in danger."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I will remember it."

Lin Feng spoke solemnly, and Shi An and the other man responded with equal solemnity.

"boom!"

Suddenly, with a deafening roar, a dazzling pillar of light shot up from the depths of the once flat Tianhe Plain.

The light, as blue as the sky, rose from below, piercing straight into the clouds.

Moreover, with the appearance of this blue light, the once lush and green Tianhe Plain has somehow transformed into a vast swamp, its waters a deep blue, boundless and stretching across the heavens and earth like an inverted celestial river.

The water shimmered, and countless ancient runes flowed within the curtain of water, exuding a breathtaking aura of immortality.

"The secret realm has opened; fellow cultivators, each will rely on their own destiny!"

Just then, someone shouted, causing the previously silent crowd to erupt in a frenzy. Figures streaked across the sky like shooting stars, rushing headlong into the depths of the marshland.

Seeing this, Lin Feng turned to look at Shi An and Yun Xi, and finally instructed them, "Go, remember my words, be careful."

"clear."

Faced with Lin Feng's instructions, the two exchanged a glance, then nodded in unison. With a swift movement, they transformed into two streaks of light, following closely behind the crowd, and plunged into the boundless marshland.

Shi An and Yun Xi were swept along by the surging crowd, speeding towards the core area of ​​the Heavenly River Secret Realm. All around them were cultivators of all kinds, some with powerful auras, others with slightly immature ones, but all with burning eyes, heading towards the mysterious depths of the marshland.

Everyone longs to stand out in this once-in-a-millennium opportunity, to obtain the inheritance of immortals, or to acquire rare and precious materials to break through their own limitations.

The vast marshland stretched across the entire Tianhe Plain. Even with Shi An's current Venerable cultivation level, it took him two full days to reach its depths. As for the others…
"Zhao Wutian..."

Looking at the dozens of figures speeding through the sky in the distance, Shi An narrowed his eyes slightly.

One of them, dressed in brocade robes and a jade belt, was none other than the spoiled young master of the Zhao family who had been taught a lesson that day for coveting Yunxi.

However, unlike that day, he was not standing at the center of the group. Instead, he was slightly behind, with seven people in front of him.

The auras of three of them made Shi An's gaze narrow slightly. Although they posed no threat to him, they were extremely powerful compared to the others, and might even be the first generation.

Three of them were first-generation members, and only from the Zhao family or the Zhan clan. What about the others...?

Thinking about it, Shi An turned his head to look at the other side, where dozens of figures were also rushing by. There were eight leaders, but the number of those who caught his attention was not as many as the Zhan Clan, only two.

"That's the Celestial Race..."

While Shi An was observing, Yun Xi, who was beside him, was not idle either. With a glance from her beautiful eyes, she recognized the other party's origin.

However, what truly surprised Shi An was not these things, but the other side.

There, a solitary figure soared through the air, upright and aloof, seemingly isolated from the world, yet exuding an undeniable majesty.

"He's here too..."

Looking at that figure, Shi An felt a slight stirring in his heart, but showed no expression on his face, and continued to lead Yun Xi deep into the marshland.

Finally, on the morning of the third day, they arrived at the core entrance of the swamp.

This is a vast area of ​​mist, filled with a thick, chaotic fog that obscures everything, making it seem as if one is isolated from the outside world.

Looking at the mist ahead, Shi An and Yun Xi exchanged a glance, then took a deep breath and stepped inside.

"Om~"

Rippling water, a gentle yet mysteriously powerful wave instantly enveloped the two of them, light and shadow shifted before their eyes, and time and space seemed to be shattered and reassembled.

When their vision cleared again, they found themselves in a strange aquatic world. As far as the eye could see, there was no trace of land, only a vast expanse of water, with waves rising and falling, stretching endlessly into the distance.

Above the sky, clouds and mist surged, seemingly possessing a tangible quality, faintly outlining ancient and mysterious patterns, as if telling a long-ago story.

Deep underwater, strange lights flickered from time to time, sometimes a deep blue, sometimes a bright green. The light contained powerful energy fluctuations that caused the surrounding water to tremble.

"This is the Milky Way..."

Yunxi murmured softly, her eyes filled with amazement and wariness.

Everything here is fraught with unknowns and dangers; every fluctuation and every breath may conceal a deadly crisis.

Shi An nodded slightly, his eyes sharp as he carefully surveyed his surroundings.

(End of this chapter)