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Chapter 168: Entering the Wilderness, Unveiling the Mystic Realm
Chapter 168: Entering the Wilderness, Unveiling the Mystic Realm
Reconnaissance missions are best executed in pairs.
The wilderness is fraught with danger, and a lone individual faces countless risks.
Moreover, there's a worst-case scenario to consider.
If someone were to find themselves in a dire situation, having an extra person means at least one can return to explain the circumstances.
Preventing a disappearance in the wilderness with no trace or news.
Liu Xingwan had initially intended to venture into the wilderness alone, but the other elders disagreed.
Sun Xuerong decided to consult Fu Jianyun about this matter, hoping he could accompany Liu Xingwan.
Fu Jianyun declined, stating he needed to seclude himself for cultivation.
Sun Xuerong, on the other hand, encouraged Fu Jianyun to use this opportunity to revisit the mystic realm in the wilderness.
In the past, Fu Jianyun had been quite motivated by the prospect of such treasures.
Yet, he remained unwilling to go.
The Yunyang Sect had lost count of how many times they had searched the wilderness outside their sect for the mystic realm.
They had heard that the once-great Muliu Family, the first in Dazhou, had left behind a legacy.
If it meant obtaining their inheritance, Fu Jianyun would certainly be willing to go.
Dazhou had indeed been powerful, but times had changed.
Even the Muliu Family's profound heritage had not been passed down.
In pursuit of this legacy, Taiwu Zhenren had led them to the eastern wilderness twice.
Sun Xuerong had accompanied him on one of these expeditions.
After returning empty-handed, they naturally questioned the authenticity of the information.
It was rumored that other forces, including some sects from Jin Kingdom, had also searched the area without success.
Finally, two direct disciples were dispatched to explore the wilderness with Liu Xingwan.
Upon their return, the sect would bestow substantial rewards.
By the time the group set out, Su Chen had already spent some time in the wilderness.
After his initial visit, the second trip felt like a well-trodden path.
They headed towards the gathering place of the demons, and as Su Chen recalled, it was still a remarkable sight.
In a massive pit, demons were packed together, shoulder to shoulder.
Located about three hundred li from the Yunyang Sect's frontline.
Su Chen didn't rush, but the journey was manageable.
Climbing the perilous peak once more, he gazed down.
The vast pit still teemed with demons.
Although the number of demons remained high, there were noticeable changes.
During his previous visit, demons had continuously entered the pit and then stopped.
This time, after observing for a while, Su Chen didn't see a single demon enter the massive pit.
Instead, demons were exiting.
The gathering of demons at this location seemed to be diminishing.
Su Chen wasn't sure if this indicated the cessation of the beast tide, but it appeared to be a positive development.
Recording his observations, Su Chen retrieved the map given to him by Mr. Ouyang.
Without hesitation, he followed the map's markings.
While not particularly detailed, the map provided him with valuable clues and directions.
Su Chen had previously used this map to locate corresponding medicinal herbs, verifying its accuracy.
Therefore, he believed the map's mention of a mystic realm was not fabricated.
Following the map's directions, he set off.
In this area, towering trees surrounded them, their branches intertwining and shading the ground below.
Only a few rays of sunlight managed to penetrate through the gaps in the foliage.
The shaded ground was sparse, with only scattered patches of grass.
The entire forest gave an impression of openness below and dense foliage above.
Climbing a tall tree, Su Chen first surveyed the terrain.
After familiarizing himself with the area, he began a more meticulous examination.
The surrounding terrain sloped upwards to the west, forming a gentle incline.
On the eastern side, there was an odd protrusion.
Su Chen focused his attention on this area.
After some investigation, he made a discovery.
The soil at the raised area was noticeably different from the surrounding area.
It was lighter in color and mixed with many sand particles.
The trees growing here were also noticeably less vigorous than those around them.
Su Chen made some tools and began to explore this area.
[Ingenious Craft] Destiny, coupled with [Indomitable Will] Destiny.
Su Chen worked quickly and efficiently.
After removing a few layers of soil, a stone stele appeared before him.
The stele was densely covered in small characters.
Su Chen glanced at it, recognizing the characters but unable to comprehend their meaning.
It was similar to when he first read the Xuan Tian Dao Xin Jue.
At this thought, Su Chen activated his [Seeker of Knowledge] Destiny and began reading the stele's content.
In the wilderness, most of the time, it was quiet.
Occasionally, one could hear the sounds of insects and birds.
But most of the time, it was eerily silent.
If not for Su Chen's [Demon Hunter] Destiny, it would have been difficult to focus on observing the stele.
He had to remain vigilant at all times, guarding against demon ambushes.
Su Chen had the advantage, as he was aware of any demons approaching from all directions.
After two hours, with the help of [Seeker of Knowledge]'s insight, Su Chen gradually understood the stele's meaning.
The content on the stele was not about cultivation techniques or cultivation skills.
Instead, it directed people to a location, where they had to solve a mechanism to enter a secret realm.
As night fell, Su Chen rested for the night before setting off again.
The location described on the stele was not far away, but many of the details had changed over time.
The once-steep cliff might now be just a small hill.
Su Chen located the general area based on the directions and continued searching for traces.
Following the stele's clues, he eventually found a mechanism.
With the help of [Seeker of Knowledge] and [Ingenious Craft] Destiny, the mechanism was easier than expected.
In reality, only Su Chen found it relatively easy.
This mechanism changed its structure with each mistake.
Ordinary people, unfamiliar with mechanisms, would struggle to avoid errors.
But with [Ingenious Craft] Destiny, Su Chen had an advantage.
As he solved the mechanism, the nearby cliff suddenly protruded, revealing a cave entrance.
This cave entrance was likely the secret realm's entrance.
Su Chen entered with utmost caution.
The entrance was narrow, but it widened as he ventured deeper.
At the deepest part, there was a practice room.
Su Chen lit a torch and saw the walls densely covered in characters.
The text was cryptic and difficult to understand, but after reading the stele, Su Chen could comprehend some of its meaning.
The inscriptions on the walls were likely cultivation techniques left by ancient sages.
Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the room was a practice room built by the Xie family of the Great Zhou Dynasty after discovering the secrets of the mystic realm.
This practice room offered unique benefits for cultivation and was the Xie family's secret cultivation site for their descendants.
Su Chen read a portion of the content and understood much of it.
However, there didn't seem to be a Xie family among the noble clans of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Without dwelling on these thoughts, Su Chen decided to stay in the practice room and try cultivating.
(End of Chapter)
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