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Chapter 378: The Secret Realm Left by Jingbo Immortal
Chapter 378: The Secret Realm Left by Jingbo Immortal
After thoroughly searching through the entire book, Su Chen couldn't find any mention of the Autumn Family.
Regarding the Jin Kingdom, the only thing he vaguely knew was about the Autumn Family and the Heavenly Wind Valley.
However, neither the Autumn Family nor the Heavenly Wind Valley was mentioned in the Comprehensive Guide to the Great Jin. After reading this book, Su Chen casually brought up these topics during his conversations with the tea patrons.
"Young brother, if a power isn't even recorded in the Comprehensive Guide to the Great Jin, it can only mean that they are completely insignificant," said one of the tea patrons, stroking his small goatee as he spoke.
Hearing this, Su Chen furrowed his brows slightly.
If the Heavenly Wind Valley was considered an insignificant power in the Jin Kingdom, Su Chen could believe that.
But to say that the Autumn Family lacked strength and ability, Su Chen found it a bit hard to believe.
When he had first arrived at the Heavenly Wind Valley, Su Chen had inquired about this matter.
Among the younger generation, those who could step into the Transformation Realm at a young age like Qiu Ruoshang were few and far between.
In the current younger generation, those who could break through to the Fifth Level Realm were considered geniuses and received the attention of their sects.
How could a power that could nurture someone like Qiu Ruoshang be considered insignificant in the Jin Kingdom?
"I've heard of a power," Su Chen said.
"Their foundation and strength should be quite remarkable, and the young talents they've cultivated are also astonishingly talented.
No matter how you look at it, they don't seem like an insignificant power."
Hearing Su Chen's response, another tea patron chimed in.
"That's not surprising. Occasionally, small powers produce one or two geniuses.
You're only seeing one aspect, and you can't judge their strength based on that alone.
There's also another possibility.
Our Jin Kingdom also has many hidden powers, and these powers generally don't engage in conflicts.
Their elite strength is impressive, but hidden powers usually have fewer people.
They can't participate in many disputes either."
"Is that so?" Su Chen asked, furrowing his brows slightly. Was this the reason?
After entering the Jin Kingdom, Su Chen had sought information about these matters.
Aside from wanting to understand the Wulanshan Mansion, he also wanted to learn more about the Autumn Family.
Now it seemed that the trouble he had brought upon himself should not involve Qiu Ruoshang.
She had already helped him more than enough.
Within a few months, he had obtained many cultivation resources from her.
Su Chen felt like he was almost living off her kindness.
The current crisis was not one that could be easily resolved.
Additionally, when he was at the Shadow Bright Battlefield, he had almost lost his life at the hands of Sang Moyuan.
The people from Wulanshan Mansion had injured the High Proclamation Master and threatened the safety of his little sister.
These grudges, when piled together, would not be easily covered up.
After thinking it through, Su Chen continued heading northeast.
Thinking of Qiu Ruoshang, he wondered if she had successfully advanced to the Third Stage.
He knew that this was not an easy task.
Many cultivators who advanced from the Fifth Level to the Fourth Stage Transformation Realm would usually seclude themselves for two or three years.
Not to mention breaking through to the Unity Realm from the Transformation Realm.
The path ahead became more challenging the higher one went.
Qiu Ruoshang's cultivation path often required multiple moments of enlightenment to overcome a single obstacle.
Because she could only solve one dilemma at a time.
On the path to the Third Stage, there might be dozens of dilemmas entangled together.
Only by resolving these dilemmas could one truly step into the Third Stage Realm.
Su Chen's previous guidance had helped her resolve several dilemmas in her heart.
But to truly advance to the Third Stage, the dangers and troubles she faced were indeed numerous.
Su Chen had traveled from the southern side of the Jin Kingdom all the way to the northeast, taking him twelve days.
And this was not even including the time spent traveling through the Jin Kingdom.
Upon reaching his intended location, Su Chen realized that the situation was slightly different from what he had expected.
The secret realm mentioned in Jingbo Immortal's book was supposed to be nearby.
However, this place had already been occupied by a certain power.
Su Chen thought this area was a wilderness where he could directly explore the secret realm.
Instead of leaving immediately, Su Chen surveyed the surroundings.
He examined the terrain and checked if the secret realm had already been discovered by that power.
During his observations, Su Chen discovered the presence of demons nearby.
The terrain of the Jin Kingdom had a significant difference from the Great Zhou.
There were numerous wide and deep canyons in the Jin Kingdom.
The existence of these canyons made the terrain more complex.
Moreover, many of these canyons directly stretched for hundreds or even thousands of miles, connecting to the wilderness.
This provided a convenient entry point for demons to sneak into the Jin Kingdom.
Ironically, it was because of these canyons that the Jin Kingdom's resources had greatly improved.
The intricate terrain of these canyons provided an environment for rare medicinal herbs to thrive.
Regarding the presence of demons in the canyons, from a certain perspective, this was intentionally allowed by the higher-ups of the Jin Kingdom.
If not for the presence of these demons, the canyons would likely be filled with common folk.
They might recklessly harvest the medicinal herbs.
They might even destroy many of the herbs.
Of course, the primary reason was that the common folk's indiscriminate harvesting would affect the interests of the major sects.
The previous statement about destroying herbs was more of a polite excuse.
Su Chen slightly headed towards the front.
A Golden Demon lay in ambush behind a pile of yellow earth and stones, its body blending seamlessly with the surroundings, providing excellent camouflage. Its eyes gleamed with malice as it focused on a young man standing twenty feet in front of it.
The young man, unaware of the danger, stared intently ahead as if he were the prey, not realizing that he had become the target of the demon's gaze. The roles of hunter and hunted had reversed without him even noticing.
Su Chen observed the situation but didn't immediately speak up. After experiencing so many events, Su Chen had matured significantly and was no longer as naive as before. He now understood that helping others without them realizing the danger they were in might not earn their gratitude. They might even think the situation wasn't as dangerous as it seemed. But if they truly encountered peril, facing severe injury or death, then they would genuinely appreciate his assistance.
With this in mind, Su Chen continued to observe without intervening. In a flash, the leopard demon pounced forward, its sharp claws aiming for the young man's back. Would he survive such a strike? Su Chen wasn't sure about the man's strength, but if he was below the sixth rank of the Transformation Realm, he might suffer severe injuries.
The young man's lack of vigilance was alarming; the leopard demon had already launched its attack, and he hadn't even noticed.
"Be vigilant! Watch your back!" Su Chen felt compelled to warn him, fearing for his life.
Hearing Su Chen's voice, the young man finally turned around, only to see the leopard demon attacking from behind. He quickly drew his longsword to counterattack.
At the seventh rank of the Profound Realm, it was no wonder the leopard demon dared to ambush him. But when its initial strike failed, the demon immediately retreated into the depths of the wilderness.
Su Chen didn't bother with the golden demon and instead walked over to the young man.
"Are you injured?" he asked.
The young man's face turned pale, still shaken from the encounter. "I'm fine... I'm fine," he managed to say.
Su Chen stood at a distance, waiting for him to regain his composure.
"Thank you, brother, for saving my life. I was so close to death," the young man said, bowing to Su Chen in gratitude.
After the incident at Yunyang Sect, Su Chen couldn't help but be a little cunning. If Yunyang Sect had suffered a little, he might have intervened earlier. Perhaps the sect would have praised him by now.
"From your attire, it seems you've just arrived at Hongfeng Canyon. Are you interested in joining the battle squad?" Su Chen asked.
"Let me observe and learn more first," the young man replied, revealing his true intentions.
"If you have some free time, could you allow me to treat you to a banquet, or at least a few drinks?" Su Chen suggested, not refusing the offer.
Su Chen followed the young man to the northwest side of the canyon. As they walked, the man introduced himself as Tan Kun, who was around the same age as Su Chen.
Su Chen also introduced himself as Su Xing. After leaving the canyon, he not only changed his appearance but also adopted a new name to ensure his safety.
Within ten li of the canyon, they reached a small gathering of houses. This was the smallest and most rudimentary settlement Su Chen had seen in Jin Kingdom.
"Brother Su, don't be put off by this place. Hongshi City used to be much more than this," Tan Kun explained. "As the battle squads expanded, people started coming to the village to buy things. Over the years, it has transformed into what it is now, which is not too bad. At least we don't have to travel far for a drink."
They found a spot by the roadside, ordered a pot of wine, and some side dishes. Once the wine was served, Tan Kun raised his cup to toast Su Chen.
The leopard demon had been less than half a body length away from him, and he still vividly remembered the pungent smell. The feeling of his life hanging by a thread made Tan Kun shudder with fear, which only deepened his gratitude towards Su Chen.
As they sipped their drinks, they began discussing the situation in the area. Su Chen learned some unsettling news—the secret realm nearby had already been discovered and was now under the control of Tahe Sect. It was no longer a wilderness where anyone could venture; it seemed the location of the ruins left by Jingbo Immortal had been leaked.
No wonder Sang Mo Yuan had managed to reach the Shadowlight Battlefield so conveniently. However, all hope was not lost, as Tan Kun himself wasn't from Tahe Sect and had come here to earn merit and contribute to the sect. With enough contributions, Tahe Sect would allow people to enter the secret realm.
"Brother Su, are you interested in this secret realm?" Tan Kun asked with a smile.
"There's no need to hide your intentions. Many who join the battle squad probably have the same idea. But that secret realm isn't a place for ordinary people. Someone like us might not even make it a single li inside. We all know there are benefits to entering, but for us, it's best to forget about it."
(End of Chapter)
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