I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

This secret realm is open for one year. Yang Hongbo and his companion have been wandering around here for several months. Besides finding many spiritual herbs and medicines, as well as demon cores obtained from killing demonic beasts, they haven't found a single native. Apart from the occasional cultivator from outside who comes in.

Although the secret realm opened only a hundred years ago, which is too short a time for high-level cultivators, no one dares to linger here. Otherwise, if the entrance to the secret realm closes, who knows what problems might arise!

Yang Hongbo calculated the distance they had traveled. If they could return to the entrance of the secret realm within a month, the remaining time would be spent exploring the secret realm.

One day, when Yang Hongbo and his companion were passing through a valley, they unexpectedly discovered traces of humans. Since there shouldn't be any cultivators from the outside world coming from this direction, it could only be the indigenous people.

So Yang Hongbo said to Yang Tian, ​​"Use your maximum range of divine sense to search for any humans nearby!"

Yang Tian immediately did as instructed, and soon reported: "Master, I have discovered a human settlement about 20,000 miles to the south."

So the two immediately flew there and soon arrived at a tribe that looked like it had been established by primitive people.

The people in this tribe all wear clothes made of animal hides and use weapons made of animal bones. These animal bones are from high-level demonic beasts, so they are very hard and suitable for use as spearheads.

The strongest people in this tribe are two middle-aged men at the Void Realm (actual age unknown), and they also sensed the arrival of Yang Hongbo and his companion.

The people in the tribe were somewhat afraid when they saw the two people floating high in the air. The two strongest people led a group of people out of the tribe and shouted at Yang Hongbo and his companion.

"Who are you, and what brings you here?"

Yang Hongbo looked at them, feeling strange.

"Can't you fly? Someone come and say something to us!"

"Flying? That's something only gods can do. Are you gods too?"

"Far away from here, there is a city built by the gods, but unfortunately, it's too far away!"

"Thousands of years ago, a few gods once visited this place, but unfortunately, it was too remote and we didn't have anything of value, so no gods were willing to come."

Seeing that they meant no harm, Yang Hongbo landed on the ground. The people in the tribe looked at the clothes on the two men and their eyes revealed a hint of longing.

In fact, Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian were just wearing very ordinary clothes. It's just that these people had never seen such clothes before and thought they looked nice.

Yang Hongbo noticed that they were all very tall, with the men generally around 2.1 or 2.2 meters tall and the women around 1.8 to 1.9 meters tall. He also noticed that the newborn children in the tribe had all reached the Foundation Establishment stage in terms of physical strength.

"Don't you have any cultivation techniques here?" Yang Hongbo asked curiously.

The strongest middle-aged man in the tribe, named Agula, shook his head and said in broken English, "Cultivation techniques? What are those? We people here rely on hard training and learning how to hunt monsters from them."

"So how do you improve your strength?" Yang Tian couldn't help but ask.

Agula thought for a moment and said, "There are some elders in our tribe who have experienced many battles and will pass on their combat experience and skills to us. Also, we will challenge some powerful demonic beasts. If we can defeat them, we can obtain their demonic cores. Eating the demonic cores will make our bodies stronger."

"I see." Yang Hongbo nodded, then asked, "What is the average lifespan here?"

Agula sighed and said, "The average lifespan of people here is only about two hundred years. Because the environment here is harsh and the monsters are very powerful, we often have to fight for survival, so our lifespan is not long."

Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian exchanged a glance, both somewhat surprised. They hadn't expected that the people of this tribe, despite their strong physique and abilities, would have such short lifespans.

"Are there any other tribes around here?" Yang Hongbo asked again.

Agula nodded and said, "Yes, there are several other tribes near us. However, they are all very far away, hundreds of thousands of miles away. We rarely travel to them, and only send people to contact them when there is a major event."

"Hundreds of thousands of miles? How did you manage to get there?" Yang Tian asked in surprise.

Agula smiled and said, "Although we can't fly, we can walk very fast. Moreover, there are some people in our tribe who are good at running; they can walk tens of thousands of miles a day. So, going to other tribes is not a difficult task for us."

Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian exchanged another glance, both feeling somewhat incredulous. They hadn't expected the people of this tribe to possess such an astonishing walking speed.

"Could you take us to see your tribe?" Yang Hongbo suggested. "We'd love to learn about your way of life."

Agula thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright, then come with me. But the people in our tribe are quite rude, so please don't mind."

"No, we won't mind," Yang Hongbo said with a smile.

So, Agula led Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian into the tribe. The people in the tribe were curious to see Agula bring in two strangers, and they all gathered around.

"Don't be afraid, everyone. These two are messengers sent by the gods. They want to understand our lives," Agula said loudly.

Upon hearing Agula's words, the people in the tribe all showed expressions of awe. They quickly made way for Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian to pass.

Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian toured the tribe and found that although it was simple, the people were hardworking and united. They saw some people making weapons, some practicing physical exercises, and others taking care of children and the elderly.

"Life here is tough, but it's very fulfilling," Yang Hongbo remarked.

Agula smiled and said, "Yes, although our lives are hard, we are all happy. Because we know that only through our own efforts can we survive."

Yang Hongbo nodded and then asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties here?"

Agula sighed and said, "Yes, our biggest difficulty here is the attacks from monsters. Every now and then, some powerful monsters attack our tribe, and we have to fight hard to protect our home."

"Have you ever thought about leaving here and going to a safer place?" Yang Tian asked.

Agula shook his head and said, "We won't leave here, because this is our home. And we believe that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."

Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian were both moved by Agula's words. They hadn't expected that the people in this tribe would have such unwavering faith and courage.

"Would you like to learn some cultivation techniques? That way, you can better protect your homeland," Yang Hongbo suggested.

Agula's eyes lit up upon hearing Yang Hongbo's words, but then dimmed again. He shook his head and said, "We really want to learn cultivation techniques, but we don't have the opportunity. Besides, we don't know how to cultivate."

Yang Hongbo smiled and said, "It's alright, I can teach you some basic cultivation techniques. Although these techniques may not be very advanced, they should be enough for you."

Agula jumped up excitedly upon hearing Yang Hongbo's words. He quickly grabbed Yang Hongbo's hand and said, "Really? You're really willing to teach us the cultivation techniques?"

Yang Hongbo nodded and said, "Of course it's true. If I say it, I will definitely do it."

So Yang Hongbo began teaching cultivation techniques to the tribe. He taught the tribespeople some basic breathing methods and ways to train their bodies, and also told them how to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to improve their strength.

The people in the tribe were very clever, and they quickly learned the techniques taught by Yang Hongbo. They practiced diligently every day, and their strength continued to improve.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a month has passed. Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian are preparing to leave the tribe and continue their exploration.

"Thank you for teaching us the cultivation techniques. We will definitely practice them diligently," Agula said gratefully, holding Yang Hongbo's hand.

Yang Hongbo smiled and said, "No need to thank me. I also hope you can become stronger and protect your homeland. We will come to see you again if we have the chance in the future."

After saying this, Yang Hongbo and Yang Tian took to the air and flew towards the depths of the secret realm. The people of the tribe watched their departing figures, waving goodbye with eyes full of gratitude and respect.