I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter!

The moment Lin Che's gaze fell upon the name on the ancient jade slip, his eyes lit up.

His divine sense couldn't wait to delve into it and begin to read the specific contents of this body-refining secret technique.

The closer Lin Che looked, the brighter the light in his eyes became, and his heart surged with emotion.

"This cultivation technique... it's practically tailor-made for me!"

An overwhelming sense of joy welled up within him.

After the system upgrade, the core essence of the "Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter" has undergone a fundamental and transformative change!

The original "Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter" was based on the principle of using the bloodline power of the contracted spirit beast to nourish oneself, temper one's physique, and thus obtain some of the spirit beast's characteristics and talents, focusing on strengthening one's blood and physical body.

The upgraded secret technique before us has an even more profound and mysterious concept.

It is no longer simply about borrowing the power of spirit beasts.

Instead, they establish a deeper "original blood pact" with five spirit beasts that belong to the five elements and have pure and powerful bloodlines.

It can activate and harmonize the primordial power of the five elements of heaven and earth contained in the bloodline of spirit beasts.

Using the bloodline essence of these five elemental beasts as a "key," the cultivator's inherent, innate five-elemental Dao foundation is unlocked.

Furthermore, it serves as a "sharpening stone" and a "furnace," constantly awakening, tempering, polishing, and ultimately fusing with the innate foundation of the five elements.

It transforms it from hidden to manifest, from weak to strong, and from scattered to unified!

The secret arts are divided into five realms.

Upon reaching the perfection of the fifth realm, one may even forge the "Five Saints Converging on the Origin Undying Body," where the physical body forms its own cycle of heaven and earth, with the five elements constantly regenerating, making it nearly immortal!

"All five elements are present... Using beast taming as a bridge... tempering my innate Dao foundation..." Lin Che murmured to himself, his excitement beyond words.

This secret technique almost perfectly matched his Five Holy Spirit Roots.

Furthermore, the ability to so exquisitely combine the advantages of spirit beasts with one's own cultivation is of immeasurable value!

"I never expected that this would be the greatest reward of this trip to the secret realm!"

Lin Che's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Without the slightest hesitation, he carefully stored the jade slip containing the supreme secret technique deep inside his storage bag.

Time is of the essence and there is no room for delay.

He communicated with the spirit of the Azure Profound Realm through his thoughts, and the latter understood, enveloping him with the power of emptiness and concealment, and silently led Lin Che away from the trial chamber.

Just as Lin Che had predicted, a large crowd of cultivators, numbering probably over a hundred, had gathered at the entrance of the magnificent yet dilapidated inheritance hall.

Various colored lights and magical artifacts flickered erratically, while clamor, shouts, and the booming sounds of colliding spells mingled together in a chaotic mess.

In order to seize the entrance to this seemingly precious site, which is the core of the heritage.

The later cultivators hadn't even cracked the stone gate of the underground palace before they were already fighting fiercely in the plaza and corridors outside, vying for advantageous positions, creating a chaotic scene.

Lin Che, who was in a state of absolute emptiness and concealment, smiled faintly, showing no surprise at all.

Without pausing, his figure vanished into the shadows deep within the hall like a ghost, and he began exploring the other inheritance chambers, which were of relatively less value and had lower trial difficulty.

Before the Rebellious Demon Palace squad, the Burning Bone Pass guards, elites from various families, and a large number of independent cultivators flooded into the core area.

Lin Che then passed seven more secret chamber trials with different focuses.

Although the quality and value of these inheritances cannot compare with the previous gains.

However, the harvest was quite considerable, including several rare elixir formulas on jade slips, a few ancient magical artifacts of good quality, and a batch of rare spiritual herbs and minerals of sufficient age.

A rough estimate suggests that if these gains can be successfully brought back and converted into cash, the accumulated battle merits will be more than enough for Liu Qingxue, and even Liu Yunzhou and others to exchange for several Foundation Establishment Pills!

Just as Lin Che quietly withdrew from the seventh secret chamber, his keen divine sense had already caught the noisy footsteps and magical fluctuations of a large number of cultivators coming from afar.

He knew that the main force had finally completely poured into the core area of ​​this heritage palace.

"It's time to go." Lin Che showed no reluctance to continue the fight.

The most valuable inheritance has already been acquired. The remaining resources, though good, are not worth the risk of being targeted by Yin Jiuyou or the Burning Bone Pass garrison.

Who knows if those from powerful families possess special means to track, detect, or even block space?

To be on the safe side, it is best to stay away from places of trouble.

He once again activated his Void Concealment Technique, and quickly and quietly retreated outwards along the intricate and dark tunnels that resembled a giant anthill.

He occasionally encountered a few cultivators exploring or fighting in the tunnels along the way, but he sensed them in advance and skillfully avoided them.

Before long, Lin Che's figure reappeared halfway up Sword Tomb Mountain, near the broken stone tablet.

The malevolent aura outside still lingered, but compared to the fierce battles and struggles deep within the underground palace, this place seemed rather peaceful.

He also didn't forget the reward privileges granted by Sword Tomb Mountain after he successfully climbed the mountain through the gravity trial.

Summon the Crystal Seeker Beast, and the little guy activates its treasure-hunting senses once again.

Soon, it led Lin Che to an inconspicuous pile of rocks on the mountainside, where he found a half-buried ancient sword with a long, narrow blade and a cold, dark blue light.

The hilt of the sword is engraved with two small characters: "凝霜" (Ning Shuang).

Although it is only a second-tier weapon, it is still a top-quality spiritual flying sword with unparalleled sharpness and its own icy sword aura, making it perfect for Liu Qingxue, who possesses an ice spiritual root.

After putting away the sword, Lin Che did not linger on the mountain any longer.

He determined the direction and sped off towards the Mist Forest shrouded in thick red mist.

Following the route he remembered, Lin Che quickly found the entrance to the hidden mine that he had first discovered.

The simple illusion array he had set up on the periphery was still functioning perfectly. From the outside, it was no different from the rugged rocks shrouded in red mist around it. If one did not know in advance, it would be extremely difficult to detect.

His divine sense quietly probed into the mine, and the scene inside immediately came into view.

He Yu and Jiang Heng were slumped down beside a small mountain of dark iron ore, their faces showing unconcealable exhaustion and haggardness, their eyes sunken, and their bodies covered in mineral dust.

Five consecutive days of non-stop, high-intensity excavation had pushed even late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to their limits.

He Yu leaned weakly against a piece of ore, and complained in a hoarse voice to Jiang Heng, who was sitting cross-legged beside her, meditating:

"Brother Jiang... do you think that senior might have encountered some trouble in the secret realm? It's been five days and there's still no news."

Jiang Heng slowly opened his eyes, sighed, his face also etched with exhaustion, but his gaze remained relatively calm:

"Be careful what you say. I'd rather that senior be safe and sound. Otherwise, once the seven-day period for this secret realm ends and the entrance closes, we'll be trapped here, and then we'll truly be left with no one to turn to."

"Sigh...that's true..." He Yu responded weakly, struggling to get up again.

Just then, the light at the mine entrance dimmed slightly, the illusion array silently dissipated, and a figure in a green robe calmly stepped in.

The two were startled, their fatigue instantly replaced by tension.

He struggled to his feet and bowed deeply to Lin Che.

He forced a respectful expression, not daring to reveal a trace of complaint: "Senior! You...you're back!"

Lin Che glanced at the two exhausted men, then his gaze fell on the rather large mountain of refined iron ore next to them. He nodded slightly but said nothing more.

His divine sense spread out like an invisible hand, instantly enveloping the entire ore mountain. With a thought, he stored it all in a specially made storage bag.

With a slight sense, the total amount of ore was much more than originally estimated, amounting to a massive twelve tons!

Moreover, the quality is uniform and there are few impurities.

"Hmm, well done." Lin Che praised them in a flat tone, which was considered an acknowledgment of their work.

Upon hearing this, He Yu and Jiang Heng felt slightly relieved, but dared not respond and simply stood respectfully with their heads bowed.

"I saved you, and you mine for me; we're even."

Lin Che looked at them and said directly:

"Now, you are free to leave and continue exploring the secret realm to find your own opportunities. Just a reminder, the exit of the secret realm will open in about two days, so don't miss it."

Before the two could react, Lin Che turned around, stepped out of the mine, and disappeared into the churning red mist outside.

He Yu and Jiang Heng stood there stunned for a while before they reacted. They looked at each other, their faces showing a complex mix of relief and bewilderment.

Without daring to think too much, the two mustered their spirits, quickly packed up, and left the mine where they had stayed for five days, heading towards the general direction of the secret realm's exit from their memories.

Having gone through this mining career, they had become indifferent to the so-called great opportunities in the secret realm and now only wanted to leave safely.

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Lin Che went straight to the edge of the plain, to the relatively open area near the entrance to the secret realm.

A few cultivators have already gathered here sparsely.

Most of them were independent cultivators who felt they hadn't gained much or lacked the strength to take any more risks. They sat cross-legged, closed their eyes, and regulated their breathing, waiting for the exit to open.

Lin Che found an inconspicuous corner, sat down cross-legged, and concealed his aura, just like an ordinary cultivator waiting to leave.

He silently began to sort out all the gains he had made on this trip to the secret realm.