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Those who fell were all elites under Tianyu Tower's command. This time, each faction only had seven slots to enter the secret realm, and Tianyu Tower had already lost two members within moments of entering. Although the combat power of a Celestial God Realm expert has little impact on the core battles at the Saint Realm level, the subsequent exploration of the secret realm is fraught with unknown dangers. Losing two capable men will inevitably put Tianyu Tower at a disadvantage in resource competition and exploration, causing them considerable hardship.

To prevent further casualties, Xiu Dun's expression was grim as he sternly warned the remaining four Tianyu Tower cultivators, his words stern: "Remember this! Loud noises and shouting are strictly prohibited within this corridor. Violating the rules will attract the tree roots' deadly attacks. The restrictions of this secret realm are extremely powerful; even if I were to activate my Saintly Flame, let alone your Heavenly Fire, it would be difficult to completely incinerate it!"

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, before adding the crucial prohibition: "Furthermore, the use of any cultivation energy is strictly forbidden within this corridor. Anyone who dares to privately activate spiritual power or cast spells will be considered to have challenged the authority of the secret realm's master, triggering a chain of restrictions and suffering an endless siege by tree roots, with absolutely no chance of survival!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was greatly shocked and instantly understood why Xiu Dun had retreated without hesitation and refused to offer any assistance.

Everyone secretly speculated that either even a Saint Realm early stage expert like Xiu Dun couldn't completely break the corridor's restrictions and sever the strange tree roots, or the rescue would require using precious trump cards and source power. Using trump cards and damaging oneself for two ordinary gods would be a real loss and not worth it at all.

After reprimanding his subordinates, Shuton stepped forward, his gaze sweeping coldly over all the cultivators present. He sternly warned, "Everyone, remember this: within this secret realm, without the permission of three Saint Realm experts like ourselves, you are absolutely forbidden from touching, moving, or taking any items. Anyone who dares to act recklessly will perish here. Don't blame us for not giving you a heads-up."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dor, Shutton, and Qiao Lang exchanged glances, understood each other, and took the lead in turning around and walking steadily towards the end of the corridor.

The remaining sixteen cultivators followed closely behind, remaining silent and trembling throughout. The tragic scene of the two celestial beings' deaths in the short time since entering the secret realm had already cast a heavy shadow over everyone's hearts and brought them great shock.

In the past, the powerful Heavenly God Realm experts who roamed the star fields and enjoyed boundless glory were considered overlords of their respective regions. However, in this secret realm, they were as insignificant as ants and as fragile as grass and trees. They could not even withstand the restrictions left behind by the master of the secret realm.

No one dared to think too deeply. The restrictions left behind by a mere expert who had only one foot in the Great Saint Realm were already so terrifying. If a true Great Saint Realm expert were to come in person, his power and methods would probably be enough to overturn the heavens and crush all races.

The long corridor concealed strict restrictions, forbidding cultivators below the Saint Realm from flying. Anyone who took to the air would be instantly obliterated by these restrictions, their life and soul extinguished. In the eyes of the master of the secret realm, cultivators below the Saint Realm were nothing but ants and weeds, unworthy even of the right to fly within his palace.

The group could only proceed on foot, and in the deathly silent and oppressive atmosphere, they walked for a full hour before finally emerging from the long corridor of spiritual energy.

The moment I stepped out of the corridor, my view suddenly opened up.

A vast, boundless green grassland unfolds before your eyes, lush with verdant vegetation and brimming with vitality, a stark contrast to the deathly silence and oppressive atmosphere of the long corridor.

Dol and his two companions stopped and turned around. Qiao Lang from the Heavenly Saint Pavilion spoke first, reminding everyone: "This grassland is the place where the master of the secret realm used to keep exotic beasts as pets, called the Paradise of Ten Thousand Beasts. There are no strict restrictions here like in the long corridor. You can fly freely, but remember to stay close behind us. You are not allowed to leave the group or run around. Those who violate this rule will bear the consequences."

After giving a brief explanation, the three Saint Realm experts took to the air and flew forward at a slow and steady pace.

Su Mu, Yu Sheng, the Bu Chuan sisters, and others followed closely behind, taking to the air to catch up with the group.

During the flight, Bu Chuan Nai Zhao deliberately slowed down, leaned close to Yu Sheng's side, lowered his voice, and asked tentatively, "Fellow Daoist Yu Sheng, I've heard that you've ventured into this secret realm before and are quite experienced. Could you perhaps offer us some guidance to help us avoid danger?"

As soon as she finished speaking, all the cultivators present focused their attention on Yu Sheng, their hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Yu Sheng's expression was gentle, and he put on a warm and kind appearance. With a calm smile, he slowly explained, "The exploration of this secret realm is divided into three stages. The great grassland where we are now is the first stage, which is known to the world as the Paradise of Ten Thousand Beasts."

"Do not be deceived by the peaceful appearance of this grassland. Although this place is where the master of the secret realm keeps his pets, it is by no means less dangerous. Many strange beasts lurk in this paradise, including terrifying beings that can easily kill even the peak of the Heavenly God Realm."

As soon as Yu Sheng uttered these words of warning, all the Heavenly God Realm cultivators present tensed up, their eyes instantly filled with solemnity.

Many people felt regret and secretly remorseful for rashly stepping into the secret realm.

Less than half a day after entering the secret realm, the seemingly safe and harmless spiritual energy corridor instantly claimed the lives of two Celestial God cultivators. Now, this seemingly peaceful pet paradise actually harbors terrifying beasts capable of annihilating peak Celestial Gods.

When everyone thought that the secret realm was divided into three dangerous sections, and that the Paradise of Ten Thousand Beasts was only the first stage, with the unknown dangers only becoming more terrifying, many people began to consider retreating.

Sensing the low morale and restlessness among the crowd, Yu Sheng spoke again, his tone calm, to soothe their minds: "There is no need for everyone to be discouraged or afraid. The Mysterious Realms of the Heavens have always been a place where risks and opportunities coexist, and fortune and misfortune are intertwined."

These words were a wake-up call for everyone. Those cultivators who had been wavering and considering giving up instantly had a renewed glimmer of hope in their eyes. Compared to the deadly danger, they craved the unparalleled opportunities within the secret realm even more.

Seeing that everyone's attention had returned, Yu Sheng continued, "The master of this secret realm has always enjoyed watching the battles of beasts and the struggles of trapped creatures. Therefore, he specially scattered countless treasures and opportunities in this paradise to intensify the fighting among the beasts and add to the excitement of the battles. Divine treasures are everywhere here, and even rare holy treasures are also preserved. Everything depends on one's own luck and fortune."

Upon hearing this, a burning, greedy light instantly blazed in the eyes of all the Celestial God cultivators.

Divine-grade treasures are already scarce resources that cultivators across the heavens fight over, enough to make countless gods fight to the death for them. Even rarer, saint-grade treasures are so rare that they are hard to come by and enough to make people risk their lives and fight desperately for them.

Even Su Mu couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this.

Taking pleasure in pet battles and casually scattering sacred treasures as stakes for chance encounters, this master of the secret realm is far too extravagant and wasteful.

Su Mu secretly deduced and speculated in his mind.

The eight star systems and eight original races are considered top-tier super powers in the heavens, with extraordinary foundations. However, even as a member of the original race of the Muyu star system, with only one foot in the Great Saint realm, one should not be so extravagant as to treat sacred treasures as playthings, casually feeding them to exotic beasts and decorating their paradise.

The only explanation is that this master of the secret realm holds an extremely noble status within the Wood Clan, and is by no means an ordinary member.

Such a style of recklessly squandering top-tier resources and indulging in watching exotic beasts fight for amusement is typical of the behavior of a second-generation heir of a direct descendant of a royal family among the top powers in the heavens.

Could it be that Mu Xueya, who perished here, was a direct descendant of the royal family of the Muyu Star System?

During their journey, Dor had casually mentioned the secrets of the eight races. At the time, Su Mu took it as just a casual conversation and didn't delve into it. But now, recalling it, he instantly understood the key points.

The eight primordial races are strictly hierarchical, with clear bloodline distinctions. Only the direct descendants of the royal family can inherit the purest and most abundant primordial power. With the blessing of their bloodline, their cultivation speed and foundation far surpass those of ordinary race members, making them uniquely privileged.

The first ancestors of the eight races were all supreme beings who stood at the pinnacle of the heavens, wielding the power of their races. They were known as the Eight Holy Emperors, possessing the most advanced primordial bloodlines and profound Dao foundations.

However, the laws of heaven and earth are impartial and never favor any race. The first ancestor possessed unparalleled resources, but the bloodline of subsequent generations would weaken and diminish with each generation, until no one could replicate the ancestor's peak and reach the ultimate realm of all heavens.

Throughout countless ages, even the second-generation direct descendants of the eight major races have never been able to reach the supreme Dao fruit of their ancestors.

Even with weakened bloodlines, these direct descendants of the royal family, backed by the eight holy emperors and the foundation of super powers, still possess the most advanced cultivation resources in the heavens. Their status is noble and transcendent, something that ordinary cultivators cannot achieve even in their entire lives.

The top geniuses and the lower-level cultivators, though seemingly living in the same universe, are separated by an insurmountable chasm.

Su Mu finally understood why Yu Sheng, despite being entangled by the laws of reincarnation and nearly perishing during her last trip to the secret realm, still resolutely stepped into this perilous place once again.

This place is extremely dangerous, but the corresponding opportunities and resources are enough to make Yu Sheng, who has just entered the Holy Realm, willing to risk his life and fight desperately.

The fact that a royal secret realm collection could drive even a Saint Realm expert crazy made Su Mu feel a sense of anticipation, wanting to see what kind of earth-shattering surprises this secret realm could bring.

Three powerful Saint Realm experts led the way steadily, and the group flew through the air for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. The journey was calm and peaceful, and they did not encounter any strange beasts that could stop them.

Some cultivators with doubts asked questions, and Yu Sheng calmly explained that the beasts in the first half of the Beast Paradise were weak and had already been wiped out by previous explorers who entered the secret realm. The few remaining weak beasts, sensing the immense pressure of the group's aura, had already fled in fear and dared not show themselves.