The moment Xiao Chen and his companions stepped into the immortal mountain's secret realm, they were enveloped by a dense spiritual energy.

The concentration of spiritual energy here is more than ten times that of the outside world, surrounding you almost tangibly.

Inhaling a single breath, one feels a sense of ease in the meridians, and the spiritual energy within the dantian begins to stir restlessly.

What's even more amazing is the mysterious atmosphere that permeates the entire secret realm, as if the great principles of heaven and earth are whispering in your ear, making you unconsciously immerse yourself in it.

"As expected of a top-tier secret realm."

Rui Zhang took a deep breath, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, then looked at Xiao Chen, his tone pragmatic.

"It is said that this ancient divine power is omnipresent, and whether one can comprehend it depends entirely on personal fortune, but over the years, no one has ever succeeded!"

"Three months is too short. Instead of wasting energy on those illusory supernatural powers, it would be more practical to find a place to cultivate diligently and improve one's cultivation level."

As soon as he finished speaking, Rui Zhang said no more. A flash of red light appeared around him, and like a fiery red shooting star, he sped towards the depths of the secret realm, clearly eager to find a place with abundant spiritual energy for cultivation.

Ling Xue turned to look at Xiao Chen, a knowing smile in her eyes: "You plan to try to comprehend that divine ability, right?"

Xiao Chen smiled and nodded, his eyes firm: "Cultivation can be done anywhere, but the opportunity to comprehend ancient divine abilities is rare and hard to come by."

Even if you don't succeed in the end, you can still gain insights into the great principles in the process, so you may still gain something.

"Then be careful." Ling Xue didn't try to persuade her further, nodding gently, her icy blue aura surging around her.

"I'll go over there and see if I can find an opportunity that suits my Ice Soul Sacred Body."

After saying that, she transformed into a streak of light and departed in the opposite direction from Ruizhang.

Watching the two figures depart, Xiao Chen took a deep breath, immersed himself in the atmosphere of the secret realm, and slowly walked towards the depths of the secret realm to begin searching for traces of that mysterious divine power.

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Meanwhile, in the Abyss Bear Domain, another part of the secret realm, a different scene unfolded—a scene of bustling activity.

The Abyss Bear Domain is a rugged region with deep abysses, known for its powerful gravity and teeming with monsters.

At this moment, in a village on the edge of the abyss, dozens of bear clansmen stood on the cliff edge, staring down in shock.

At the bottom of the abyss, a burly figure was struggling to climb; it was Stone.

He was shirtless, his dark skin gleaming with a bronze sheen in the light of the secret realm.

His muscles bulged and surged like blocks of iron, each contraction unleashing astonishing power.

On his neck, arms, and chest, thick veins throbbed wildly beneath his skin like green earthworms.

The most shocking thing is that on the back of the stone is a huge boulder as big as a small mountain!

This is no ordinary stone, but a unique type of Xuan Tie Yunwen Stone found only in the Shenyuan Bear Domain.

The stone is covered with dark green cloud patterns. It is incredibly hard and its density is a hundred times that of ordinary rocks. The weight of this giant stone alone is 100,000 jin!

Even more bizarrely, the Xuan Tie Yunwen Stone also possesses an extremely strong gravitational field that can suppress the flow of qi and blood in cultivators, making every step feel like sinking into a quagmire.

Shi Tou gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, sweat pouring down like a waterfall, dripping onto the rocks beneath his feet and splashing up tiny droplets.

Each step he took upwards required tremendous effort; his legs trembled slightly, yet he never stopped, his eyes burning with an indomitable spirit.

"That kid, Shi Tou, is really pushing himself too hard!"

An elder of the Bear Clan exclaimed, "To carry a 100,000-jin (50,000 kg) piece of Xuan Tie Yunwen Stone up a thousand-zhang (600-foot) abyss—such perseverance is something even the most outstanding warriors in the clan couldn't do!"

“Since receiving guidance from the clan chief last time, Stone’s progress has been remarkable, and at this speed, he’s probably going to break our clan’s record!” another clansman said with a proud look on his face.

From the depths of the abyss, the stone let out a low roar, exerted its strength, and pushed off the steep rock face with its legs, climbing a considerable distance upwards while carrying the boulder on its back.

He knew that only by undergoing the most rigorous training could he make his body stronger, live up to the expectations of his master and senior brother, and be able to protect his people and follow in his senior brother's footsteps in the future!

Standing on the cliff edge, Xiong An gazed at the leaping figure at the bottom of the abyss and couldn't help but sigh, "In just a few months, he has gone from 'carrying stones against the waterfall' to achieving initial success."

"To be able to carry 100,000 jin of Xuan Iron Cloud Pattern Stone and climb a thousand-foot abyss, this physical talent is truly unparalleled!"

As the most perfect inheritor of the Bear Demon Clan's bloodline, Xiong An possesses unfathomable strength, and his assessment is highly credible.

Xiong Huai and the others beside him nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with shock and pride.

The stone's growth rate had long exceeded their comprehension.

Only the village chief, Xiong Yue, smiled slightly, his expression calm, as if all of this was expected.

In his view, it was normal for the stone to make such progress, after all, the soul sleeping inside the stone was not meant to be ordinary.

Just then, a deafening roar came from the bottom of the abyss!

"drink!"

Stone's muscles bulged wildly, like an inflated iron block, and his blood and qi surged, forming a faint red halo.

He bent his knees slightly, exerted force suddenly, and his whole body shot out like a cannonball, carrying a small mountain of black iron cloud-patterned stones on his back.

It shot straight up from the bottom of the abyss, accompanied by a whistling wind, and landed heavily on the cliff edge, stirring up a cloud of dust.

As the smoke and dust cleared, the stone stood firmly, slamming the boulder on its back heavily onto the ground, instantly creating several deep trenches in the earth.

He was breathing heavily, his dark face covered in sweat, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

He succeeded!

Seeing this, the bear tribesmen on the cliff edge were completely excited, their faces filled with shock and admiration.

"That's amazing! Stone actually did it!"

"This physical strength is enough to rival even a cultivator in the Void Realm!"

Xiong An stepped forward, patted Shi Tou on the shoulder, and said solemnly, "Shi Tou, your future achievements are limitless!"

Xiong Yue waved his hand, glanced at everyone, and slowly said, "From today onwards, we should give Stone a new name."

Xiong An and the others were taken aback and looked at the village chief with a puzzled expression.

Xiong Yue waved, signaling Shi Tou to come forward.

Once the stone had stopped, Xiong Yue turned around and slowly knelt down in front of all the Xiong clan members, respectfully saying, "Xiong Yue, the patriarch of the Xiong Demon Clan, pays respects to the Demon God!"

"boom!"

One sentence, like a thunderclap, stunned all the bear clan members present, their faces filled with disbelief.

A demon god?!

They instantly recalled the records in their clan's ancient books: the ancestor of the Bear Demon Clan was once a direct subordinate of a Nine Nether Demon God, and followed the Demon God in battle for generations.

Later, the Demon God fell, and the clan was divided among the high-ranking members of other demon branches. The Bear Demon clan managed to escape and went into seclusion in the Abyss Bear Domain.

For thousands of years, they have been waiting for the return of the Demon God, and have never given up their faith.

Xiong An was the first to react, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes. He quickly knelt down and respectfully bowed, saying, "Xiong An of the Xiong Demon Clan greets the Demon God!"