Within the Ancient Saint Secret Realm
A flash of dazzling white light burst before their eyes, causing Shi Hao, Lin Bai, and their companion to instinctively shut them.
When they opened them again, the world had already changed they had arrived inside the secret realm.
The lingering clouds in the sky were all blood-red, and withered bones littered the desolate ground. From time to time, strange "wooing" cries echoed from the distance.
Looking into the distance, it was vast and boundless, a desolate expanse stretching as far as the eye could see!
"Senior Brother, is this an ancient battlefield?!"
"It's so desolate here..."
Lin Bai couldn't help but recall his master's parting words.
Seize resources! Seize opportunities! Seize treasures!
Wait, no. His master had phrased it more tactfully what really mattered was sincerity.
For example, fellow Daoist, you must be exhausted from carrying so many resources. Allow me to assist you with that!
Rest assured, our Azure Cloud Sect will definitely not take even a needle or a thread from you...
Feng Qingyang: Very good, you truly understand my heart!
But what good things could there be in such a desolate place? Maybe he could get some bones for Master to make soup...
"You ask me, but I don't know either," Shi Hao frowned as well.
This was everyone's first time here. You ask me? Who am I supposed to ask?
"Second Senior Brother is right, this is indeed an ancient battlefield."
"Oh? Junior Sister understands this secret realm?"
"Quickly tell us about it."
Shi Hao and Lin Bai leaned forward.
Knowing oneself and knowing the enemy leads to a hundred victories.
"I also heard it from my royal father. It's said that this secret realm was transformed from a powerful holy land of the ancient era."
Hua Qingyu pointed to the desolate ground beneath her feet and continued, "At that time, the demon race invaded. The various holy lands of the Eastern Region united to resist the demon race, and this place was the main battlefield."
"That battle shattered the heavens and cracked the earth, with bloody winds and rain. Saints fell one after another. In the end, it was the Great Emperor of the Central Region who took action to end this tragic war."
"It was precisely because of that battle that the Eastern Region was completely devastated, its inheritance severed, and riddled with holes!"
"That's why the vast Eastern Region today only has five holy lands."
"As for this secret realm, it's also the masterpiece of that Great Emperor. He used a supreme treasure to transform the main battlefield into a small world, and then allowed the forces that obtained the secret keys to train their disciples and inherit the legacies of the various saints."
Hua Qingyu's voice grew lower and lower as she spoke.
Mentioning this past event moved every person in the Eastern Region. Saints fought demons, holy lands joined forces, and the various overlord-level forces rushed to participate.
That was the most united period of the Eastern Region.
The Eastern Region once had a glorious era.
Heaven's chosen competed, strong individuals emerged in large numbers, there were many holy lands, and even Great Emperors had appeared.
All of that was shattered in that battle. The few remaining saints in that war were also forgotten with the passage of time.
Old friends withered away one after another, like fallen leaves in the wind.
It was no exaggeration to call it the Ancient Era Fault Line.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about the secret realm. The holy lands of the main battlefield are in the depths. Opportunities, fortuitous encounters, and inheritances are all in the depths. Let's hurry forward."
After Hua Qingyu finished speaking, she saw that her two senior brothers remained unmoved but had clenched their fists tightly.
"Damn it, the demon race!"
"One day, we will completely eradicate them!"
Shi Hao said through gritted teeth.
They were all young, and in their hearts, they held a youthful dream of eliminating demons and defending the righteous path.
It doesn't matter, my Azure Cloud Sect will take action!
"Well said, brother! Your words strike right to the point!"
"The demon race is a common enemy to all!"
A hearty laugh echoed, and a handsome young man with a face like jade walked towards them, followed by twenty disciples.
"Brother, which sect are you from?"
"We happen to have the same intention, how about we travel together?"
Wang Teng walked closer and then saw the names embroidered on the sect robes of Shi Hao and the others.
Azure Cloud Sect.
Shi Hao and the others also cautiously looked at the approaching group.
It was wise to be wary in this secret realm where people ate others without spitting out bones.
"Brothers, don't be alarmed. I am Wang Teng from the Eastern Profound Holy Land, and those behind me are all disciples of the sect."
Wang Teng stepped forward, cupping his hands, and said, "Just now, your thoughts coincided with mine. My greatest ideal, Wang Teng's, is to achieve great cultivation and eradicate the demon race."
"Azure Cloud Sect, Shi Hao."
"You are too kind. Eliminating demons and defending the righteous path is the duty of every cultivator of our generation."
Hearing the other party's words, Shi Hao also revealed his identity.
"Azure Cloud Sect..."
"Is that the Azure Cloud Sect that has recently risen to fame and dominates Ling Province?"
"So you are the talented disciples of the supreme sect. No wonder you are all extraordinary."
"Brother Shi, this secret realm is full of dangers. How about we travel together?"
In the secret realm, it was best to form strong alliances, and Shi Hao also shared his ideals.
Shi Hao turned around and asked his junior brother Lin Bai and junior sister Hua Qingyu for their opinions.
Both of them agreed.
There was strength in numbers.
"Then let's go, Brother Wang."
The group walked towards the depths of the secret realm. The withered bones along the way became more and more numerous, and the baleful aura gradually intensified.
They also encountered more disciples from other forces along the way.
They frequently cast glances at Shi Hao's group.
With the addition of Shi Hao and his companions, Wang Teng's group was already the strongest in the secret realm.
Of course, it couldn't be guaranteed that disciples from other forces hadn't formed alliances, but theirs was undoubtedly the highest in quality.
"Are those people from the Eastern Profound Holy Land?"
"Strange, who are those three walking in front? Why are they walking with the people from the Eastern Profound Holy Land?"
"Why concern yourself with others? They're forming a powerful alliance."
"Unlike us mere weaklings, constantly bickering amongst ourselves."
"Come, let's head east. My younger brother sent word there might be something there, perhaps a fortuitous encounter awaits."
...
Deep within the secret realm, in a dark palace.
"Jie jie jie! So many fresh blood meals have come!"
A demonic creature with two horns on its head, its entire body shrouded in baleful aura, said.
Its figure flickered in and out of sight.
"Yes, Lord."
"These blood meals are so delicious, I can't help but drool."
These demonic creatures had originally been killed, but because this place was the main battlefield of a great war, the baleful aura was particularly heavy, practically soaring to the sky!
Some demonic creatures, after being nourished by the baleful aura for a long time, had actually slowly come back to life!
"Don't rush. Our current cultivation is less than one ten-thousandth of our peak strength. We still need some time to recuperate."
"However, this king has sensed that the cultivation of these little fellows is not high. Let's set up a trap and catch them all in one go."
"Then we'll have fresh blood meals to eat, hahaha!"
"Gui Sha, take some people to arrange it."
"After we capture them, this king will reward you with twenty fresh blood meals."
"Thank you, Lord, I will go take care of it."
Deep below the palace, there were actually thousands of demonic creatures being nourished by the massive baleful aura.
"Damn holy lands, damn all of you from the Eastern Region! Once this king breaks free, I will tear every single one of you apart!"