In the Yinshan Secret Realm, the cultivators heard a cold voice.

"The Yinshan Secret Realm is about to close. Please leave immediately."

"To reiterate, this journey through the secret realm is coming to an end. Please depart immediately!"

Most of the cultivators were completely baffled at this moment.

"Isn't it said that the Yinshan Secret Realm opens every 7 to 14 days? It's only been three days, hasn't it?"

"Forget it, let's just go! Consider it a loss in the stock market." Some cultivators who hadn't benefited from the situation said in a resigned tone.

If they had just stayed in Yinshan Village for a few days, they would have had a chance to seize the Phosphorescent Fire.

If you can get your hands on even a wisp of white phosphorescent fire, it'll be worth the price of admission.

Unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred, and Yinshan Village was destroyed, after which it ceased to produce phosphorescent fire.

Later, some people tried to enter the Nine Nether Pool, but still found nothing, and many were even bitten by the snake demon.

The mountaintop temple was even more deserted; they couldn't even think about moving anything from it, and some of them even considered donating something...

"How could it be so fast?" Wu Lingyao asked in confusion.

Yu Qian then succinctly stated, "It's probably related to the Yinshan Sect..."

"Chen Yi?" Wu Lingyao turned to look at the collapsed cave.

Yu Qian shook her head: "We have to leave first. I'll think of something after we get out..."

She knew that once the secret realm closed, something dangerous would happen.

It wasn't just because of the remnants of the Yinshan Sect, but also because of the restrictions within the secret realm.

Those restrictions will clean up the secret realm after it closes.

“We can’t abandon him,” Wu Lingyao said stubbornly.

Yu Qian looked somewhat surprised; this was the first time Wu Lingyao had contradicted her opinion.

"Have you ever wondered why those people from the Yinshan Sect can stay in the secret realm for so long without being wiped out by the restrictions?" she said to Wu Lingyao with a serious expression.

Wu Lingyao looked at Yu Qian blankly.

"If the Yinshan Sect was truly destroyed by a Golden Core cultivator, how could a Golden Core cultivator, with his abilities, not know that there were survivors?"

Yu Qian's words startled Wu Lingyao.

"You mean, those remnants of the Yinshan Sect were deliberately left behind by Golden Core cultivators?"

Yu Qian closed her eyes helplessly and nodded.

"If I'm not mistaken, they were all set up by that Golden Core cultivator."

"Why? Does a Golden Core cultivator also need true spiritual energy?" Wu Lingyao asked, puzzled.

Yu Qian simply sighed and said, "We shouldn't presume to guess what a Golden Core cultivator is thinking."

"What about Chen Yi?"

Wu Lingyao seemed to have guessed the reason why the secret realm was suddenly closing.

Although Chen Yi won, he disrupted the scheme set up by the Golden Core cultivator. While he might not be wiped out by the restrictions, he is definitely being watched.

She and Yu Qian are still in the secret realm, and if they get involved, they may be in danger.

This is also why Yu Qian asked her to leave the secret realm first.

Yu Qian lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "He'll be fine, trust me."

Upon hearing this, Wu Lingyao looked intently at Yu Qian.

She knew that Yu Qian's background was not simple. Since she could say such things, it proved that she was indeed confident in protecting Chen Yi.

"good......"

She took one last deep look at the cave, then left with Yu Qian.

......

Within the mountain lies the ruins of the Yinshan Sect.

Chen Yi opened the Yinshan Sect Master's storage ring and immediately saw the "Nine Yin Mystic Scripture" hidden inside.

In addition, there was a small black flag, which should be some kind of magical artifact.

There was nothing else besides that.

"What a poor sect leader!" he couldn't help but complain.

Perhaps the opponent had some resources before the final battle, but now they are all gone.

“This ‘Nine Yin Profound Scripture’ should be a unique copy of the Yinshan Sect’s cultivation method. Otherwise, given the Yinshan Sect Master’s personality, he wouldn’t have kept it on his person all this time.”

He opened the "Nine Yin Mystic Scripture" and began to browse it.

As for the sound that echoed throughout the secret realm, he naturally heard it as well.

However, having just experienced a major battle, and with the Thunder Ghost Crimson Python also severely injured and needing recuperation, he did not plan to set off for the time being.

Moreover, when he opened his storage ring, a communication talisman was found hidden inside the futon.

This talisman was not drawn by him, but left here by Yu Qian.

Since she was coming to the secret realm, how could she not have prepared any communication talismans?

Moreover, the communication talisman she used was a level 2 talisman, capable of transmitting messages twice, so it didn't matter even if she was no longer in the secret realm.

"Stay in the secret realm and don't come out. There are people waiting for you outside. You're safe in the Yinshan Ruins for now. Wait for my news..."

This is what Yu Qian saw when she left the secret realm, and then she used a communication talisman to transmit her voice.

Chen Yi's expression was grave: "Is someone blocking my way outside? Are they those who want to seize the Red Phosphorus Flame?"

After all, the news that he had controlled the Thunder Ghost Crimson Gold Python and devoured everything in the secret realm had already spread among the cultivators who had left the secret realm.

Some cultivators certainly wouldn't give up, so they found powerful backers and planned to stake out the area.

The fact that those people still blocked him despite knowing he had the Thunder Ghost Crimson Gold Python to control proves that at least a Foundation Establishment cultivator had intervened.

"Trying to steal my opportunity? No way!"

Chen Yi gave a cold laugh.

He has now obtained the orthodox cultivation method of the Yinshan Sect. Once he cultivates it, he can consume the Phosphorus Fire and the Nine Nether Grass to condense true spiritual energy.

By then, all the benefits of the foundation-building materials will have gone to him, and those who want to get them will be delusional.

Unless they can refine Chen Yi into a powerful medicine, perhaps they can retain some of the effects of the foundation-building materials...

"We still need to improve our strength as soon as possible!"

Since Yu Qian had left him a message, he had no choice but to trust her.

Although they had only known each other for a few days, Yu Qian's character and manners were the best Chen Yi had ever met.

Perhaps it's precisely because of her good personality that Wu Lingyao became her best friend...

After clearing his mind of distractions, he officially began practicing this new technique.

With the help of the "calm mind" entry, he was unaware of the passage of time.

[Through your efforts, your skill level has improved; proficiency +3]

[Through effort...]

He didn't know how much time had passed when he suddenly felt his meridians expand slightly, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged in.

"boom!"

His aura suddenly surged.

Qi Refining Level 8!

"This Nine Yin Mystic Scripture is indeed more powerful than the Mystic Immortal Technique. Once I master it, I will reach the ninth level of Qi Refining," he muttered to himself.

"And with my genius—no, my level of effort—I'm afraid it won't take more than a few days..."

After saying that, he quietly closed his eyes and devoted himself to practicing his martial arts.

Here at the ruins of the Yinshan Sect, undisturbed and rich in spiritual energy, it truly is a wonderful place for quiet cultivation.

Although the spiritual energy here contained yin energy, which made Yu Qian feel uncomfortable, it was of great benefit to Chen Yi, who was cultivating the Nine Yin Mystic Scripture.

This benefit is even more obvious than staying under the spirit-gathering array at school...