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Chapter 139 Opportunities in the Secret Realm

"The heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree..."

Faced with Xie Wenyue's suggestion, Xu Ning did not respond immediately, but weighed it in her mind first.

After a long silence, Xu Ning finally chose to politely decline.

"Senior Sister Jie, I don't need this Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree Heart."

This decision was made after careful consideration by Xu Ning.

Although the heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree is a very precious item, it helps Void Realm martial artists break through to the Transcendent Realm.

However, for Xu Ning, having his own martial arts panel was enough.

The heart of this Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree should be a resource whose functional value outweighs its internal energy value. For Xu Ning, this kind of resource is really too useless.

Moreover, according to Xie Wenyue, she and Bao Ruyuan discovered the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree at the same time.

This means that Bao Ruyuan also knew the time it took for the core of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree to take shape and be produced.

If you go with her to obtain the Heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree, you will inevitably encounter Bao Ruyuan.

Given Bao Ruyuan's style of doing things, conflict was inevitable.

Xu Ning felt it wasn't worthwhile to create such a conflict over a resource that was rather useless.

Moreover, Mihoshino and Tani Maki already had a long-standing conflict, and as disciples of both sides, Mihoshino and Tani Maki's identities were far too sensitive.

Regardless of whether he wins or loses against Bao Ruyuan in the end, it will likely cause some trouble for Mi Xingye.

"Senior Sister Jie, I appreciate your kind gesture."

Xu Ning explained, "However, I don't want to have a more serious conflict with Bao Ruyuan. After all, there's a relationship between my master and Elder Gu Juan..."

Xu Ning stopped there.

As a true disciple, Jie Wenyue would certainly understand what he meant.

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, Xie Wenyue showed a hint of regret.

She was indeed grateful to Xu Ning and wanted to use the Heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree to thank him.

However, since Xu Ning had already laid out the conflict between Sect Master Mi Xingye and Elder Gu Juan, there was no need for him to insist.

If we try to persuade Xu Ning again, it might cause a misunderstanding.

"Fine."

Xie Wenyue said no more, but took out a brocade pouch from her body.

"My suggestion just now was indeed ill-considered. In that case, I will give these six Fiery Crystal Fruits to my junior brother. Consuming them will help refine and enhance his attributes."

Xu Ning thought for a moment, then reached out and caught it.

Since Jie Wenyue came specifically to thank him, she probably didn't want to owe him a favor.

Therefore, Xu Ning accepted her gift without hesitation.

"Thank you very much, Senior Sister Jie."

Xu Ning took the brocade bag.

"I should be thanking you."

Jie Wenyue smiled and said, "In that case, I won't bother you any longer, junior brother."

Although Xu Ning declined Jie Wenyue's invitation, Jie Wenyue still longed for the heart of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree.

After all, it was a very rare and precious resource. Since Xu Ning didn't want it, he had to find a way to get it.

However, given her injuries, she knew she was no match for Bao Ruyuan. Therefore, Jie Wenyue prepared to find other helpers and join forces to compete with Bao Ruyuan for the Heart of the Blazing Crystal Fruit.

"Take care, senior sister."

When Xie Wenyue was about to leave, Xu Ning personally saw her off to the courtyard.

Afterwards, back in the courtyard, Xu Ning opened the brocade bag and emptied its contents.

"So this is the Fiery Crystal Fruit...?"

Xu Ning held six crystal-clear fruits in her palm; they looked very beautiful.

The moment the Fiery Crystal Fruit touched Xu Ning's palm, a notification appeared on the martial arts panel.

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Energy of 200 units detected. Should we absorb it?

whether

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"Only 200 units of energy, isn't that too little...?"

Although I already knew that the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree was a resource with strong functional properties, I didn't expect that it contained so little energy.

Even with all six Fiery Crystal Fruits combined, they can only absorb 1200 units of energy.

This 1200 units of energy is not enough for me to upgrade a secret technique to the fifth level.

"no."

Xu Ning did not absorb it.

He planned to go to the supply hall inside the True Transmission Sect first to check the exchange rates there.

If this Fiery Crystal Fruit truly helps to refine and enhance attributes, as Jie Wenyue said, then replacing it with a Pure Source Pill would definitely yield more than 200 units of energy.

"Let's go take a look."

Xu Ning didn't hesitate for long and left with six Blazing Crystal Fruits.

……

at the same time.

A foggy night in the abyss.

"There's nothing we can do, we really can't get in."

At this moment, Mihoshino and Harajo emerged from a pool of water at the bottom of the abyss valley.

The water flowed down their bodies, but not a single corner of their clothes got wet.

"The master of this secret realm is truly powerful."

After climbing ashore, Mihoshino and Harajo looked at the calm water with somewhat downcast expressions.

"Failed again...?"

At this moment, Xiao Qiyun stood behind Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng, thinking to herself.

After Xiao Qiyun told Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng about the secret realm, the three of them rode on a high-level Void Realm raptor beast and rushed all the way to the Misty Night Abyss.

Xiao Qiyun led the two to the bottom of the abyss valley, to an inconspicuous pool, and told them that this was the entrance to the secret realm.

Then, Mihoshino and Harajo went into the pool at the same time.

Although the pool looks ordinary, it is bottomless and there are no living creatures in it.

After descending nearly 300 meters, Mihoshino and Harajo simultaneously encountered a barrier membrane.

The two were overjoyed because what Xiao Qiyun said was true.

However, the two failed when they tried to cross the barrier.

The two of them were unable to break through the barrier.

Each time they tried to break through, the Dao traces condensed within their bodies were severely suppressed, making it impossible for them to withstand the pressure brought by the barrier membrane.

It seems that this secret realm is quite hostile to top-level Void Realm Ninth Level Martial Masters who have condensed Dao traces.

To verify this hypothesis, Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng took Xiao Qiyun away again.

As expected, Xiao Qiyun faced the barrier arm without any resistance; he could easily extend his hands and feet through it and then pull them out.

If Xiao Qiyun were willing, he could still easily enter the secret realm.

Once inside, he would have to risk his life again before he could have another chance to come out.

The facts proved Mi Xingye and Yuan Cheng's conjectures correct: Void Realm Martial Masters who have condensed Dao traces cannot enter the secret realm.

However, the two did not give up immediately and tried again. But after nearly ten days, they still had no success.

"Sect Master, there seems to be no other way to get in."

By the pool, Yuan Cheng's tone carried a hint of regret.

Mi Xingye nodded: "In that case, there's really no other way. Let's return to the sect."

"Although we cannot enter this secret realm, some elders and true disciples have not yet condensed Dao traces, so they should have no problem entering the secret realm."

Mi Xingye had already made his plans: "The true disciples are the backbone of the Yuelan Sect. Letting them enter and obtain resources to improve themselves is also a good thing."

"Alright, in that case, let's hurry back to the sect and gather the true disciples."

Harajo agreed with Yoneshino's suggestion.

Afterwards, the three of them traveled again to return to Yuelan Sect.

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Yuelan Sect.

Xu Ning was in a good mood because he had exchanged the Fiery Crystal Fruit for something in the supply hall of the True Inheritance Sect.

One Fiery Crystal Fruit is worth ten Pure Origin Pills in the Material Hall.

Six Fiery Crystal Fruits were exchanged for sixty Pure Origin Pills by Xu Ning.

That's 6000 units of energy.

This energy is enough for Xu Ning to advance to the fifth level of the Void Realm, or he could simultaneously upgrade his four Void Realm secret techniques to the fifth level.

Xu Ning felt it was all worthwhile to gain so much energy after only helping out out of a sense of justice and suffering a minor injury.

"Perhaps I should have agreed to Jie Wenyue's request to go and obtain the heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree. Although its energy might not be much, it would definitely be worth more than a hundred Pure Source Pills if sold."

For a moment, Xu Ning had the idea of ​​going to talk to Jie Wenyue again.

Walking out of the supply hall, Xu Ning reconsidered whether the heart of the Blazing Crystal Fruit Tree was worth antagonizing Bao Ruyuan again.

Although the feud between me and the Bao family will eventually be resolved, is it too early to have a direct confrontation now?

Boom!Boom!Boom!

Just as Xu Ning was pondering, suddenly, a muffled, thunderous drumbeat resounded throughout the entire True Transmission Sect.

"This is the signal for the true disciples to be summoned from the Elders' Hall!"

Xu Ning realized this instantly.

Once the signal for the true disciples to be summoned sounds, all disciples within the sect, whether true disciples or nominal true disciples, must arrive at the Elders' Hall within a quarter of an hour.

"What terrible thing has happened...?"

Despite his doubts, Xu Ning still headed towards the Elders' Hall.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Xu Ning had arrived at the location.

At this moment, on the high platform in the open space of the Elders' Hall, Xu Ning saw that his master, Mi Xingye, and more than a dozen elders had all arrived.

Below the high platform, quite a few true disciples had already arrived, numbering about fifty or sixty.

These people account for half of the total number of true disciples and registered true disciples of the Yuelan Sect.

At this moment, all the disciples who have come here are seated below the stage, adopting a posture of listening attentively to their superiors.

Seeing this, Xu Ning also sat down cross-legged.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and the number of disciples in the arena had reached more than eighty.

"The disciples who are still inside the sect should all have arrived by now."

At this moment, Elder Yuancheng stood up and looked at the disciples below the stage.

"Disciples whose strength is below the fourth level of the Void Realm, please leave."

Elder Yuan Cheng suddenly spoke.

The disciples below the stage were completely confused, but they all followed Elder Yuancheng's instructions.

In a short time, the original eighty-odd people were reduced to less than twenty.

Xu Ning glanced around and recognized several familiar faces among the remaining people, including Zhuo Zongyi, Xie Wenyue, and Bao Ruyuan.

"Um?"

Just as Xu Ning finished looking at the people around her and looked up again, she happened to meet Mi Xingye's gaze.

At this moment, Mi Xingye smiled and looked at Xu Ning with great satisfaction.

Xu Ning instantly understood that Mi Xingye must be satisfied with his progress and strength.

bass!

After the disciples below the Qualitative Transformation Realm left, a ring of light suddenly appeared around the open space where everyone was, enveloping them.

Xu Ning realized that the area inside and outside the light barrier had been isolated.

It was obvious that the elders on the platform were about to reveal a secret.

"Disciples, I have summoned you here today to present you with an opportunity!"

Elder Yuancheng got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, all the disciples below the stage were astonished.

"The sect leader and I recently discovered a secret realm. That realm was left behind by a legendary martial arts master from Jifeng Prefecture, and it has not yet been widely explored."

"After discussing with the elders, we have decided to send those disciples who are true disciples or nominal true disciples and who possess strength above the Qualitative Transformation Realm into the secret realm. We will send you to explore the secret realm and seek opportunities."

Originally, Mi Xingye also wanted to let some elders who had not yet condensed Dao traces enter, but after thinking it over, he changed his mind.

These elders, who haven't yet condensed their Dao traces, are already quite old and have lost their potential. By entering the secret realm, they are actually competing with the disciples for resources.

It would be more worthwhile to leave all the opportunities in the secret realm to the next generation of elites.

"A secret realm!"

"Was it left behind by a legendary martial arts master?"

"What a great opportunity!"

"..."

For a moment, the dozen or so disciples were also whispering among themselves, their expressions excited.

"Those of you here will be the first disciples to enter the secret realm. For you, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. Although as the first explorers you may encounter more opportunities, the secret realm also holds many unknowns, making your entry fraught with danger."

Seeing that the disciples were eager to try, Elder Yuancheng poured cold water on them to sober them up.

"Once you enter the secret realm, there is a high chance that you will die. I hope you will consider this carefully. If you feel that you are not confident, you can choose to withdraw now."

After Elder Yuancheng finished speaking, no one responded.

Even with her injuries, Xie Wenyue did not back down.

Faced with the secret realm left behind by the legendary martial arts master, Jie Wenyue had even forgotten the existence of the Heart of the Fiery Crystal Fruit Tree.

"it is good."

Elder Yuancheng nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

The elders were well aware that once they entered the secret realm, some of these disciples would inevitably suffer losses.

However, those who survive will surely gain a great deal. The benefits these disciples will bring to the Yuelan Sect as they grow up will definitely outweigh the losses from losing some disciples.

"In that case, let's set off immediately."

Elder Yuancheng said.

"Wait a minute!"

Just then, an elder dressed in a dark green robe stood up.

He was thin and pale, but his eyes shone with a sharp, commanding light.

"Elder Gu Juan, do you have any objections?"

Upon seeing this, Yuan Cheng's eyes twitched.

"Tani-maki..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning also turned his gaze to Elder Gu Juan.

This is Yoneshino's old rival.

"It's too early to set off now."

Elder Gu Juan said, "My disciple Fang Jie is incredibly strong and exceptionally talented. If he were to be among the first to enter the secret realm, he would surely reap great rewards. He is currently away from the sect and will return in at most half a month. Why don't we wait another half month before entering the secret realm?"

Upon hearing this, all the elders frowned.

This request is rather selfish.

Secret realms are inherently precious and rare. In the past, once a secret realm was discovered, people were organized to enter it immediately.

This demand, which puts everyone else's time in the way of one person, greatly displeased the elders.

Thank you for the generous donation, Brother Zhuowoying!

(End of this chapter)