Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

Mu Zi's gaze sharpened slightly as she opened the jade box in front of her, revealing an ancient-looking object.

It appeared to be a broken sword tip, weathered and ancient, as if it had endured countless years. From the mottled marks on the sword tip and the few remaining traces of killing energy, one could vaguely sense a tragic aura coming towards them.

"This item was obtained by the Imperial Ancestor from a secret realm and has been kept deep within the royal family's treasury. Over the years, no one has known how to use it, but its material far surpasses all the treasures that have appeared in the Great Yan Dynasty before. Even Nirvana Realm experts cannot leave a trace on it."

Mo Ling explained respectfully, handing a jade slip to Mu Zi: "This is all the information about that secret realm recorded by my royal family. I hope it will be of some help to you."

Mu Zi probed the jade slip with her mind, her expression shifting slightly. From the recorded information, she learned that the secret realm that had been briefly opened a hundred years ago seemed to be an ancient battlefield, fraught with danger and filled with a tragic aura of slaughter. A slight mistake could cost one's life.

Back then, Mo Yuanzhen and the other Nirvana Realm cultivators of the Great Yan Dynasty did not dare to go too deep and only explored the outer perimeter of the secret realm. In the end, after a fierce battle, the royal family was more skilled and not only obtained the Creation Elixir, but also acquired a fragment that seemed to have a rather significant origin.

It is worth mentioning that there seems to be a "guardian" in the secret realm. When Mo Yuanzhen and his group encountered it, even the combined forces of several Nirvana Realm cultivators were no match for it and had to flee in a sorry state.

If it weren't for the mysterious force seemingly repelling everyone from the outside world at the last minute, when the time for the secret realm to open seemed to have come to pass, those Nirvana Realm cultivators would likely have met a tragic end if they had stayed there.

It was precisely because of that unexpected turn of events that Mo Yuanzhen and other powerful figures of the Great Yan Dynasty did not have time to reap more rewards, leaving them with only some regrets.

For centuries, members of the royal family have carefully studied the items obtained from the secret realm.

Besides possessing immense life-giving power that can be used to heal wounds or prolong lifespan, the other uses of that drop of spiritual liquid remain unknown to this day.

In contrast, the sword tip was even more perplexing. Some in the royal family speculated that it might be the key to unlocking the secret realm, allowing them to re-enter it if necessary. However, no one could figure out how to use it, and as time went by, the matter was eventually left unresolved.

The royal family's gift of this item to Mu Zi is partly an apology, but it may also be a way of facilitating things further. Given Mu Zi's mysterious background, secrets that the royal family cannot uncover are unlikely to escape her notice.

The royal family knew they couldn't control such rare treasures, so they decided to let them fall into the hands of a destined person, hoping she would gain something from them in the future.

"Your Excellency, my father asked me to convey a message," Mo Ling said solemnly, "If the secret realm can be reopened this time, the royal family will withdraw from the competition. If necessary, the royal family will also mobilize its resources to help Your Excellency find the location of the secret realm."

After conveying the royal family's promise, Mo Ling took his leave. Mu Zi's gaze fell on the ancient sword tip in front of her, her eyes flashing slightly as she instantly understood the origin of the item.

Contrary to the royal family's expectations, the sword tip was actually just an ordinary fragment of a weapon from an ancient battlefield, lacking both the inheritance of cultivation techniques and the special ability to open a secret realm.

The only thing worth noting was the faint, alien power emanating from the tip of the sword. Due to its secrecy, the royal family could not detect it, but it was quite obvious to Mu Zi.

"Different life forms, originating from outside the Tianxuan Continent...?"

Mu Zi's gaze was fixed on the few faint black dots remaining on the tip of the sword. A hint of contemplation flashed in her eyes. This power was different from the Tianxuan Continent system. She could study it a bit when she got back.

But now, there are more important things to do.

Mu Zi consumed approximately several thousand Nirvana Pills to restore her power to its peak. Afterward, she left the imperial city alone and traveled deep into the Tianyan Mountains, where she found a secluded place to land.

With a flick of her wrist, she gently stroked the purple lotus, and a jade box appeared before Mu Zi. With a flick of her finger, she opened it, and a drop of azure-green Creation Spirit Liquid came into her view.

Mu Zi's gaze lingered on the constantly changing droplets for a moment. Naturally, the derivatives of the power of creation had more than just the simple use of replenishing life force.

The trace of creation energy contained within it is a powerful law that leads directly to the origin of the Great Dao. In fact, it coincides with the "intent" that needs to be comprehended when cultivating the three realms of creation in the Tianxuan Continent, only its essence is far superior.

If someone possesses extraordinary comprehension, they might be able to gain some insight and make rapid progress in their cultivation by using the Creation Elixir.

Of course, given Mu Zi's discerning eye, her judgment of comprehension was extremely demanding. The entire Great Yan Dynasty might not be able to find anyone with even a sliver of insight into it. Therefore, the royal family's safekeeping of this item over the years can be described as guarding a treasure mountain without realizing it.

However, Mu Zi took out the Creation Elixir for another purpose—she intended to use it as a means to forcibly summon the secret realm where it was located, by relying on the power of creation and the connection between that source.

Only Mu Zi could accomplish this by using a secret technique originating from the same source.

Buzz!

Mu Zi's eyes narrowed, and her jade fingers slowly traced an ancient and profound pattern in front of her. A special aura spread out, and the turquoise spiritual liquid floating in mid-air seemed to have its power of creation ignited.

As the Creation Elixir was offered, a faint, ethereal blue lotus light appeared in the sky behind Mu Zi. An aura of transcendence, seemingly surpassing heaven and earth, seeped into the void, rapidly spreading towards the point of inexplicable connection...

boom!

In the unknown land, it seemed as if a causal thread was echoing each other, forming a causal line that spanned infinite space and connected the origins of the two creative energies.

Gradually, as time passed, a massive fluctuation came from the spatial interlayer in the distance. The space trembled, and vaguely, it seemed that a hazy little world was being pulled by the causal thread and slowly descending into the present world.

Suddenly, an endless blue sea surged up in the sky, stretching for countless miles and almost obscuring the entire sky.

At this moment, the top experts of various forces in the Great Yan Dynasty all seemed to sense something and looked in the direction of the Tianyan Mountains, their eyes flashing with interest.

"The azure sky descends upon the nine heavens—could this extraordinary phenomenon mean that the supreme treasure from a hundred years ago has reappeared...?"

Lin Cheng, a dignified middle-aged man, couldn't help but show emotion.

The secret realm recorded in the clan is brimming with opportunities, and although it is somewhat dangerous, it is definitely worth a visit. Even if one cannot obtain the ultimate treasure, one may still gain something.

"Pass down the order: Members of the Lin clan who wish to go may gather within the clan and proceed only after the situation becomes clearer."

The middle-aged man looked in the direction of the Tianyan Mountains, as if he had thought of something.

"It seems there is a branch family in Tiandu County, which would give the younger generation of the clan a chance to go and exchange ideas."