69 Chapter 69
"The Guixu Ancient Realm evolved from the ancient battlefield during the great war between gods and demons. It has a history of hundreds of thousands of years. Because it contains a large number of unconscious immortal and demon souls, it is quite dangerous. It is recommended that cultivators below the Jindan stage do not attempt to approach..."
On the screen, the diligent Chu Qing gave the audience a detailed introduction to the history, specialties, opportunities, possible dangers, and other information of the Guixu Ancient Realm. The cultivators outside the screen nodded repeatedly, and more and more cultivators came in to watch unknowingly. Many casual cultivators even took out paper and pen to start taking notes seriously.
"What is the Hehuan Sect doing? Is the intelligence trade so open and aboveboard now?"
"What intelligence deal? It's free. Did they charge you any money?"
"Can I get such detailed information for free? There's no such thing in the world! Quick, quick, quick! Take notes!"
More and more monks gathered in front of the Lingying Stone. Most of them took out paper and pen and started taking notes. Their expressions were as serious as students listening to a lecture, and from time to time some of them would discuss in a low voice.
"Guixu Ancient Realm? This is the first time I've heard of this place!"
"I knew it only opens once every five hundred years, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. How about we go and join in the fun?"
"I think it's feasible! We've just recently advanced to the Golden Core Stage and encountered this once-in-a-century opportunity. There must be some good fortune in this coincidence!"
Some monks were so excited that their faces flushed, thinking that good luck was coming to them. Of course, there were also monks who looked worried when they heard about the various monsters and corpses inside.
"But I heard it's quite dangerous here. You and I have only just reached the Dan stage. If something unexpected happens..."
"As the saying goes, wealth and honor are sought in danger. How can you cultivate immortality if you are afraid of wolves in front and tigers behind?"
"That's right... Oh, if only we could know what's going on in that secret realm, so we can prepare in advance..."
The monk's words immediately drew the ridicule of his companions:
"Heh, that female cultivator even told you what kinds of monsters are commonly found in the secret realm, and you're still not satisfied? Why don't you just let them go in and explore the way for you?"
As he finished speaking, Chu Qing finished introducing the secret realm on the screen. She smiled at the screen and said, "Next, let's take a look at the live report."
Monks: ...
Is the live report you mentioned really what we understand it to be?
It was exactly what they understood. Chu Qing's serious face on the screen disappeared instantly. The screen went black for two seconds, and then the scene changed and they saw that they had arrived at the top of a mountain. Noisy voices could be heard around, and many monks were running busily in the screen.
In the middle of the screen, a thin woman wearing a tight nightgown stood there with a determined expression.
Everyone noticed the hideous scar on her face that ran from her eyebrow to the corner of her mouth at first sight. Her originally pretty and beautiful face was completely ruined by the scar. Her lips were pale and chapped, her brows were always tightly furrowed, and there was not a single extra ornament or hairpin on her body. It looked like she had nothing to do with the Hehuan Sect except that she was a woman.
Under normal circumstances, the audience would definitely whisper to each other and discuss why the Hehuan Sect chose a disfigured female cultivator to appear in front of the camera, but now is a critical moment concerning the ancient secret realm. No one pays attention to such trivial matters. Everyone holds their breath and watches the picture on the screen quietly.
"Hello everyone, I'm Yin Shengshuang, a reporter assigned to Hehuan TV. Now I'll report on the current situation at Lingyun Mountain."
After saying this, she looked away and motioned the camera to shoot upwards. Only then did the audience see from afar the swirling sea of clouds and mist on the top of Lingyun Mountain. In the sea of clouds, there was a huge whirlpool that was very conspicuous. The whirlpool was densely packed with immortal boats and spirit beasts from various major sects. Different flags fluttered in the wind, surrounding the entire whirlpool tightly.
"As you can see, we are now at the entrance to the secret realm on the top of Lingyun Mountain. Disciples from all the major sects are ready to go. Now let's interview the opinions of the nearby cultivators." The camera moved back and Yin Shengshuang grabbed a random cultivator who was rushing by and handed him the microphone without any explanation.
"Fellow Daoist, please stay. Why would you, with your early Golden Core cultivation, come here to die? Do you have any final words for this adventure into the secret realm?"
The unfortunate monk who was caught: ...
The monks in front of the screen: ...
Okay, okay, that's how you conduct interviews, right? It's a good thing this question didn't lead to a fight. What useful information can you get?
"You're sick..." The captured cultivator subconsciously wanted to attack, but when he looked up, he found that there was actually someone holding a Spirit Shadow Stone and recording him. Both the woman with the scar on her face and the woman holding the Spirit Shadow Stone had higher cultivation than him. After assessing the situation, he gave in uncomfortably.
"I just heard that there was a secret realm opening up here so I came here to try my luck. Now I'm ready to give up and go back."
"Why are you backing out before you even get in?"
The cultivator's face was livid with anger, but he couldn't stand up to the two high-ranking cultivators, so his response was almost forced through gritted teeth: "The murderous wind from the secret realm is making my bones ache. If I rush in without any means to protect myself, I will definitely die!"
After saying this, the monk turned around and ran away quickly. His rapidly receding back revealed a sense of desolation as he was fleeing in despair under the camera.
"I believe you all already understand the situation outside the secret realm. Most of the cultivators in the early Jindan stage here are disciples from large sects who followed their senior brothers and sisters or masters to explore. If you are a casual cultivator, please don't come here to die in the early Jindan stage." Yin Shengshuang's tone remained flat from beginning to end, as if he was just stating an objective fact.
As soon as she finished speaking, the waves in the vortex of the sea of clouds suddenly became more turbulent, and the monks surrounding it could not help but become agitated. Soon, a huge white hole emitting white light spread out in the center of the vortex, and those monks jumped into the hole one after another.
"The entrance to the secret realm has been opened. Next, let's go in and check out the actual situation." After saying this, she jumped down in front of the camera without hesitation, and a bright white light appeared in the camera. When the picture appeared again, the scenery in the camera had changed from the top of the mountain with surging sea of clouds to a gloomy and strange blood sea beach.
Wave after wave of red seawater, thick as blood, lapped against the pale beach. Yin Shengshuang stood before the camera, briefly surveying the surroundings, then directed the camera to capture the blood splashing onto the beach.
"Dear audience, please look! This bloody water is actually composed of countless blood-soil fireflies. These demonic insects love to devour corpses in groups, and when they are truly hungry, they will even devour living people. If caught off guard, even a Jindan cultivator will be devoured within a stick of incense. Please be careful if you plan to explore this secret realm."
Under the clear lens, the transparent seawater was filled with red insects swimming non-stop. The tangled appearance made one's scalp tingle. Yin Shengshuang took out a hairpin from the Qiankun bag and carefully pulled out a few of them. Then he roasted them over a fire until they were dried.
"However, this Blood Soil Firefly is very weak in combat alone and is afraid of fire. It can be eaten as a medicinal herb to replenish spiritual power when you are at your wit's end. The spiritual energy it contains is six times that of the Rejuvenation Pill. Eating just a handful can replenish the spiritual power in your Dantian."
Monks: ...
No, no, we can’t afford it even if it’s sixty times!
"It seems that this Guixu Secret Realm is truly worthy of its reputation. It's filled with murderous intent the moment we enter. It's truly extremely dangerous!" The cultivator, who had been so confident just now, was relieved. "Luckily, I had the patience to read the detailed report later. Otherwise, if I had gone there rashly, I would have died without knowing how..."
"But danger also hides opportunity!" Several cultivators with higher cultivation levels were clearly interested. "These blood soil fire flies are an important ingredient for refining the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill. Each insect corpse is priceless. If we can bring a few out..."
"But there are many dangers here..."
"It doesn't matter. This female cultivator has already found the way forward for us!"
Whether the cultivators were retreating or preparing to set off, they were all staring at the screen intently. In the secret realm, Yin Shengshuang had already killed several monsters and introduced in detail the monsters' abilities, precious parts, and other information. Even the roars of monsters could be heard from behind her. It was obvious that there were still dangers lurking nearby.
Just as everyone was watching her adventure with gusto, the female cultivator suddenly seemed to remember something. She raised her hand to calculate the time, then turned to look at the screen:
"That's all the information about the Guixu Secret Realm. We will continue to report on the subsequent content for you in the future. Goodbye."
Monks: ...
Who told you to stop here? Is there any justice in this world?
The monks were all so eager to watch that they were reluctant to leave even after the screen had switched back to the studio.
"Didn't she just enter the secret realm? Don't stop, keep exploring!"
"It's only been less than a quarter of an hour, right? How come the time is up already?"
"Didn't we hear the roar of a demonic beast in the secret realm just now? Stopping here would be too much!"
Unfortunately, Chu Qing on the screen could not hear the audience's complaints. She began to report the drought disaster in the Yinshi Ghost Forest in an orderly manner. No matter how reluctant the monks were, they could only prick up their ears and continue to collect information.
It was not until the entire program was over three-quarters of an hour later that the audience came to their senses with a lingering feeling after receiving information about the secret realm, the disaster-stricken area, the expected auction items and transaction prices, and the fact that the Shangguan family was really nothing (?).
"Do you have this news program every day? Can I watch it for free every day?" The cultivator who had been hesitant just now was so excited that his face flushed. He couldn't wait to ask the salesperson, even putting his hand on the bag of spirit stones: "Is it okay to just buy a spirit shadow stone?"
"Yes, that's right!" The female cultivator in charge of sales smiled sweetly, her attitude unchanged from beginning to end: "As long as you purchase our Spirit Shadow Stone, no matter where you are in the world, you can activate the Spirit Shadow Stone at exactly 12:00 every day to watch the day's news programs."
By spending only a few thousand spirit stones, you can attend the fan meeting and happily collect the latest information. Is there any deal in the world more cost-effective than this?
The monk handed over the spirit stone without hesitation: "I want a medium-sized spirit shadow stone!"
"I want a small one!"
"I want a small one too!"
"Give me one too, I want the biggest one!"
The monks rushed to the counter to pay, fearing that the Spirit Shadow Stone would be sold out if they were a little late. Even many monks who had never seen a movie rushed over after hearing the news, and soon a long line formed at the entrance of the cinema.
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