Chen Tianwen's current strength has actually dropped to the Golden Immortal realm!

Envoy Cui understood perfectly, and secretly transmitted his thoughts to his disciples:

"It seems that this secret realm only has a suppressive effect on us humans. Mr. Chen has actually been suppressed to the Golden Immortal realm. And my strength has also been suppressed to the mid-stage Immortal Lord realm. I suppose the rest of you have also been suppressed by a small level?"

Cui Shengshi's disciples nodded subtly, and Cui Shengshi continued to transmit his voice:

"You all need to be smarter and listen to your senior brother Cui Xiangdong if anything happens. Also, you must protect Mr. Chen's safety!"

Chen Tianwen also felt his strength being suppressed, and his heart trembled.

He currently only possesses the strength of a Golden Immortal, and he struggles even against a Great Luo Golden Immortal, let alone those powerful Immortal Lords.

"Brother Bai? What's going on?"

Chen Tianwen could only ask Bai Ze, who was inside the spiritual energy space.

A moment later, Bai Ze's voice came:

"Brother Chen, don't panic. Xuanwu is still as petty as ever. He left behind a secret realm and is targeting people of other bloodlines."

Bai Ze's tone was full of teasing; this was the first time Chen Tianwen had ever seen Bai Ze like this.

However, Chen Tianwen also felt a surge of energy suddenly enter his body, and the Five Elements pressure that had been suppressing his strength disappeared as a result.

"Brother Chen, I have already lifted the restriction on you. However, you should first demonstrate the strength of a Golden Immortal to deceive others."

Bai Ze's voice came again, and Chen Tianwen nodded almost imperceptibly.

After giving Chen Tianwen several instructions, Cui Shengshi left with the Xuan Turtle Clan Chief and the Nether Serpent Clan Chief.

Although Cui Shengshi's strength has been suppressed to the same level as the Xuan Turtle Clan Chief and the Nether Serpent Clan Chief, Cui Shengshi is still confident that he can defeat the two of them if they join forces.

Moreover, even now, Ambassador Choi doesn't believe that the two can join forces.

"Mr. Chen, where should we go now?"

Ming Quan spoke, his words filled with great respect.

The reason why the troops split into two groups was entirely due to Chen Tianwen secretly communicating with the Nether Serpent Clan Chief, and the two discussed the matter.

After much deliberation, Chen Tianwen realized that his current strength was insufficient to contend with Envoy Cui.

So Chen Tianwen came up with this plan to get Cui Shengshi away.

With only a few disciples of Cui Shengshi remaining, and with the two powerful Immortal Lords Ming Quan and Xuan Cang, no matter how strong Cui Xiangdong and his companions were, they were absolutely no match for them.

Furthermore, Chen Tianwen also mentioned that there are immortal herbs in the Xuanwu Secret Realm that can help Envoy Cui eliminate the aftereffects. In this way, as long as Envoy Cui encounters the immortal herbs in the secret realm, he will definitely try to obtain them.

In this way, the Nether Serpent Clan Chief could deliberately lead Envoy Cui into dangerous places to weaken his strength.

Chen Tianwen had also considered having Mingquan and Xuancang kill Cui Xiangdong and his group after Cui Shengshi left.

However, Chen Tianwen was still afraid that Envoy Cui might have left some hidden tricks on Cui Xiangdong and the others. If Envoy Cui found out that it was Ming Quan and Xuan Cang who made the move, it would definitely bring endless disasters to the Ming Snake Clan and the Xuan Turtle Clan.

Therefore, Chen Tianwen had not yet decided how to deal with Cui Xiangdong and the other three. Now, hearing Ming Quan's question, Chen Tianwen began to ponder.

“Mr. Chen, our strength is currently suppressed, so let’s try to stay away from the core of the secret realm and try our luck on the outskirts.”

Seeing Chen Tianwen hesitate, Cui Xiangdong was afraid that Chen Tianwen might act rashly and also want to enter the core of the secret realm, so he quickly spoke up.

Chen Tianwen nodded and answered:

"Then let's do as Xiang Dong says."

After discussing their plan, the group began searching the outer perimeter of the Xuanwu Secret Realm.

Xuanwu is born with the two Five Elements laws of Earth and Water, and it has mastered countless other variant laws. Therefore, the Xuanwu Secret Realm is also filled with these two Five Elements laws.

The Xuanwu Secret Realm appears rather dilapidated, with hardly any decent buildings.

This surprised Chen Tianwen slightly. Why would the secret realm left behind by Xuanwu, an ancient divine beast, be so shabby?

Chen Tianwen had entered many secret realms before, such as the Stellar Secret Realm, which, although devoid of life, contained countless cities.

For example, the Shenbi Secret Realm, although it was just a secret realm left behind by a powerful immortal lord, was extremely luxurious.

As a saint-level being, Xuanwu left behind a secret realm without even a decent building, which surprised Chen Tianwen.

Seemingly sensing Chen Tianwen's surprise, Ming Quan explained:

"Mr. Chen, you may not know this, but our ancestral divine beast Xuanwu was simple by nature and is said to have lived in the River Styx all his life, so he never built any luxurious buildings."

Chen Tianwen nodded. Although Xuanwu was powerful, it was still a divine beast, and compared to humans, it had burned away many desires.

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"If we keep searching aimlessly like this, when will we ever find a magical treasure?"

Cui Xiangnan, the third disciple of Cui Shengshi, couldn't help but start complaining after walking for a while.

"Third brother, guard against arrogance and impetuosity!"

Cui Xiangdong glared at Cui Xiangnan, who stuck out his tongue and dared not say another word.

Chen Tianwen was also getting bored. They had been in the secret realm for two days, but had gained nothing.

They neither encountered any magical treasures nor any of the so-called dangers.

"Brother Bai, you didn't bring me into this Xuanwu Secret Realm just to let me wander around aimlessly, did you?"

Chen Tianwen couldn't help but start complaining to Bai Ze.

Since entering the secret realm, Bai Ze has not spoken to him. Bai Ze insisted on letting him enter the secret realm in the first place, but now he is not speaking, which is why Chen Tianwen couldn't help but complain.

"Haha, Brother Chen, don't be impatient. Keep heading south, and you'll naturally make new discoveries."

Bai Ze's voice came through, carrying a hint of amusement mixed with a touch of disappointment.

This left Chen Tianwen unsure of what Bai Ze was thinking, but he could only listen to Bai Ze and continue heading south.

After walking for another two hours, the group arrived at a small earthen hill.

This earthen mound was only a thousand meters high, and the group of people wouldn't even consider it a threat. However, Ming Quan frowned and said:

"Mr. Chen, be careful, this mound is a bit strange."

Chen Tianwen stared at the earthen mound for a while but found nothing unusual. However, Ming Quan would certainly not make baseless accusations.

They all stopped and looked at the earthen hill.

"Buzz!"

A deafening screech rang out, and everyone became alert.

A moment later, a giant, colorful bird, about 100 meters long, flew out from behind the earthen hill.

"A magnificent celestial bird at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm!"

Mingquan recognized the celestial beast before him and told everyone the origin of this Scattered Brocade Celestial Bird!