The old man might have thought he would hear a familiar name, but the opposite happened.

"Steel Dome Company? What a strange name. Who is this Grand Duke of Steel Dome, and what is his level of cultivation?"

Ah, this...

I don’t know how long this old man has been sleeping in this secret underground place. It seems that it cannot be explained for the time being.

There was no other way, so Chu Yao and Bai Yuejian briefly told the old man the current situation on the ground, including the Celestial Civilization, the Interstellar Company, etc.

However, not all of it was revealed. For example, part of the part about the war between immortals and mortals was left out.

After hearing this, the old man was silent for a long time. He was speechless for a while, and after a long time he sighed softly:

"Cultivators have vanished, Taoism has declined, and insect plagues have resurfaced... Alas, it's a recurring cycle!" The old man sighed, twirling his beard. "However, the progress of mortals has truly surpassed my expectations. They can roam the universe without the aid of magical instruments, and can even resist centipede maggots with ordinary weapons. This truly makes me yearn for it. Unfortunately, I have passed away many years ago and cannot leave this Yuqing Pool!"

This sentence contained a lot of information, and Chu Yao and Bai Yuejian could not hide the surprise in their eyes.

Chu Yao secretly asked, "Senior, have you passed away long ago?"

"Of course, the insect plague revolves every ten thousand years. Without the Void Realm, who could survive that long? I am now just a spiritual consciousness left here by my original body."

"Dongxu?!" Bai Yuejian's face was filled with shock. "Excuse me, Senior, is this the realm of cultivation after the Spiritual Transformation?"

"You two poor little kids, born in this Dharma-ending Age, don't know whether it's a blessing or a curse. Well, considering your hard work in seeking the Tao, I'll give you some pointers!"

This old man has probably been alone and silent for too long and wants to find someone to talk to.

"The path of cultivation begins with refining the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, building a spiritual platform and a sea of ​​qi as a foundation, and then condensing the myriad laws of the universe into a pill. Once the mana is complete and the five elements are complete, the pill is used to form an infant, which is then called the Nascent Soul. You just said that the Nascent Soul is the pinnacle of this world today. Am I correct?"

"That's right." The two men's tone became more respectful.

"After the infant transformation, one must endure the mortal world's thunder tribulations and refine the infant into a god, only then can one reach the state of transformation! After the transformation, one's thoughts can transform into clones, and the spirit can wander in the vast universe, transcending the three realms. This is the state of cave emptiness! After cave emptiness, it is the state of fusion. When the fusion is complete, it is the state of Mahayana! After the Mahayana realm, one is only one step away from becoming a human immortal!"

Chu Yao felt her head buzzing.

Refining Qi, building foundation, golden elixir, Nascent Soul, transformation of spirit, cave void, fusion, Mahayana!

If "human immortal" is also considered as a realm, there are nine levels in total!

This is the complete division of the realm of cultivation!

"May I ask what realm you have reached, Senior?"

“Alas, I am not talented. If I had not been ambushed by my enemies during the insect plague, I would have reached the threshold of the middle stage of Dongxu.” The old man twirled his beard. Although his tone was humble, there was a hint of pride in his smile.

"Senior, you have been able to cultivate into the state of Dongxu. You must have been a person of extraordinary talent in your past. We, the younger generation, look up to you and feel ashamed of ourselves!" Chu Yao used her cleverness to flatter him respectfully.

We must make this old man feel comfortable and let him talk more!

"Ah, what does a mere Dongxu like me mean to you? Back then, Yun Sheng Tianzun had already reached the Mahayana stage of cultivation, and was only one step away from becoming a human immortal. He was a truly extraordinary person..."

"Is the younger generation overstepping their bounds and not knowing the elder's name?"

"My Taoist name is Yuqingzi." The old man put his hands behind his back, and an arrogant aura rose up against the wind, making the two men feel a little breathless.

At the Dongxu realm, even if it is just a wisp of spiritual consciousness, it is not comparable to that of a Jindan cultivator.

"Senior Yuqing has an aura like the abyss and profound magic. I admire him!"

"Hey, you girl, I haven't cast any spells yet."

Yu Qingzi smiled. How could he not see that this young female cultivator was trying to curry favor with him? However, he was happy to hear it and did not refuse.

This cleverness reminded him of an old friend. Unfortunately, the world has changed, and it's unclear how many of those old friends are still around.

"It has such a powerful force even before it is used. If the senior moves his finger a little, it will be earth-shattering and even the avenue will be wiped out!" Chu Yao had already closed his eyes and clapped.

"Alright, alright, you don't have to be like this." Yu Qingzi blushed at the compliment and waved his hand. "What are your names? I just heard... are you from Fengyuan Tianyin?"

Chu Yao and Bai Yue were named in the newspaper.

"Okay, meeting is destiny. Since I have met you, I will naturally give you a blessing."

Chu Yao was delighted, feeling that her flattery was not in vain.

"Do you two know where this place originally was?"

The two shook their heads.

"This small world was originally a spiritual treasure I refined during my Spiritual Transformation. Later, when I ascended to the Void Realm, it became useless, so I gave it to my former sect as a gift. They modified it slightly, turning it into a secret realm specifically for their disciples to cultivate and hone themselves."

"Senior Yuqing, may I ask the name of your former sect..."

"Yuxuan Sect." When Yu Qingzi mentioned this name, he looked into the distance, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes. "What a pity..."

"In other words, this place is a secret cultivation area designed specifically for those below the Nascent Soul stage?"

"Don't worry, my two friends. I will tell you what I need to tell you."

Yu Qingzi waved his hand, and the originally calm lake surface suddenly surged with waves. Amid the roar of the surging tide, three huge stone gates rose from the bottom of the water, rolling up the waves, and finally stood above the lake.

"There are three levels in this realm. From left to right, the first is to question the heart, the second is to ask the way, and the third is to ask the soul."

Yu Qingzi withdrew his arm and the lake returned to calm.

"This secret realm originally opened every five years. Regardless of the level of their cultivation, as long as they were Yuxuan Sect disciples below the Nascent Soul stage, they could enter and hone their skills. If they passed the three levels, they would be given magical treasures and spirit stones to choose from."

"Ten thousand years have passed, and it's estimated that the Yuxuan Sect has long ceased to exist. Today, I will make an exception for you two. If you can successfully pass through, it will naturally be due to your good fortune. Moreover, if you satisfy me, it is not impossible to give you some additional immortal fate."

Chu Yao and the other man looked at each other and had made up their minds.

After chatting with the Taoist master Yuqingzi for a long time, they roughly understood his character. His speech and behavior did not seem like that of a person with an evil heart.

If they had any ill intentions towards them, they would have taken action the moment they came in. Why wait until now?

If they truly had ill intentions, there was nothing they could do. Even if the opponent was just a wisp of divine consciousness, they would have to consider whether it was a match for the Dongxu Divine Consciousness.

Now that I’m here and have encountered such a great opportunity, it would be a shame not to take advantage of it!

"Still hesitating? You two little girls are really cautious. How about this? If you successfully pass the three levels, in addition to another fortune, I can also answer some of your questions about cultivation. How about that?"

Now that things have come to this, Chu Yao and the others couldn't help but be tempted.

Cultivation is against the will of heaven. Sometimes being too cautious may not be a good thing. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Opportunities and fortune are all fought for!

Chu Yao and the other person bowed to Yu Qingzi again, then turned around and flew towards the first checkpoint.

But before leaving, the old man's voice suddenly came from behind:

"However, your spirits are truly strange. Perhaps the third level will be a bit more difficult for you two."