Chapter 66: The Opening of the Taixu Secret Realm
Above the Tianyan Sect's mountain gate plaza, several enormous flying boats hovered silently, their hulls shimmering with various colors of spiritual light, runes flashing, and emitting powerful spiritual energy fluctuations.
Sect Master Meng Tianzheng stood at the bow of the main ship, his robes fluttering, his gaze sweeping over the disciples of the various peaks below, his voice steady as he delivered his final instructions:
"The Taixu Secret Realm holds immense opportunities, yet dangers also lurk. I urge you all to remember that fellow disciples must watch over one another, remain true to yourselves, and not be swayed by external influences. Opportunities are a matter of fate; do not force them. Your safe return is of utmost importance." His gaze swept over the disciples, pausing slightly on Fang Li in the Yixing Peak group, a look that held a deeper meaning.
Led by Shen Yunzhou, the disciples of Lengyou Peak wore identical black and white sword robes, carried long swords on their backs, and marched in a neat and solemn formation. Their aura was as sharp as a drawn sword, and they were silent, with only the subtle interplay of sword intent.
On Yixing Peak's side, Master Qingxuan personally led the team. Fang Li, Xie Chen, Mo Yun, Tie Pan, Ling Shuang, along with several elite disciples and a few other disciples, stood together.
Master Qingxuan was holding Fang Li's hand, repeatedly nagging and instructing her: "My disciple, be careful once you go in. Find your senior brothers and sisters first, and don't wander off. If you encounter danger, don't hesitate to use your talismans! Smash them! Smash them hard! Survival is the most important thing..."
The Tianyuan Peak team was the most conspicuous. Ji Qianqiu, carrying a massive, door-like axe on his shoulder, stood at the very front, his face flushed, his excitement overflowing, his blood surging, and his fighting spirit almost tangible. The disciples behind him were also all physically imposing, with bulging muscles, clearly not to be trifled with.
The disciples of other peaks such as Ling Shu Peak, Huan Ling Peak, and Lian Yu Peak also have their own characteristics, some with long and deep breaths, some with agile movements, and some with hidden precious light protecting their bodies, creating different atmospheres.
Looking at the massive group, Fang Li couldn't help but think to herself, "Master! This is a massive sect team-building event! So many unfamiliar faces... It feels like a graduation trip, or maybe it's mandatory."
[Host, stay calm! Everywhere you look, there are walking experience packs... oh no, there are all kind and lovely fellow cultivators! Remember the principle: survive, don't get separated! Look! The Immortal Venerable is on the largest mainship, his aura as steady as a mountain! We've got a strong backer! (Overwhelming sense of security)]
After giving his instructions, Meng Tianzheng waved his hand and shouted, "Board the ship!"
The disciples from each peak transformed into streaks of light and flew toward their respective flying boats.
Soon, the flying boats shone brightly, runes lit up one after another, and emitted a deep hum. Several flying boats slowly adjusted their direction, then transformed into several huge azure rainbows, breaking through layers of clouds and speeding towards the horizon.
The flying boat from Yixing Peak pierced through the sea of clouds, with fierce winds howling. The hull was enveloped in a stable protective shield, making it quite stable.
Master Qingxuan rummaged through his storage bag and pulled out a large stack of colorful talismans, each with its own unique spiritual light. He distributed them one by one to the disciples on the ship, muttering, "Take them! Take them all! A few for each of you! I drew these in my spare time, just little self-defense gadgets, worthless! Keep them safe!" The disciples respectfully accepted them, but upon touching them, they felt the spiritual energy fluctuations contained within the talismans were extremely astonishing. These were no mere gadgets; they were clearly powerful weapons of war! Each of them felt a chill run down their spines.
Xie Chen, holding the talisman, walked to Fang Li's side and said gently, "Junior Sister, this secret realm is extraordinary. There are some rare talismans with rather ingenious uses. Let me explain them to you." He channeled spiritual energy into his fingertips, sketching several complex and exquisite rune phantoms in the air, explaining their activation conditions, power range, and variations for different situations. His skillful technique and clear explanation, along with the flowing light and shadow of the runes, attracted the attention of many disciples around him.
Fang Li listened attentively, but her inner monologue drifted slightly: "Hmm... the way Senior Brother Xie lectures... is so clear and logical, and his voice is so pleasant... and he's kind of handsome?"
[(Electronic eye roll) Host! Wake up! This is a fox's sugar-coated bullet! Advanced hunters often appear in the form of prey! Be alert! (Raises alarm)]
As they were talking, a burly figure darted onto the flying boat of Yixing Peak.
Ji Qianqiu carried several huge oil paper packages filled with fragrant, steaming hot roasted spirit beast meat, and shoved them directly in front of everyone: "Junior Sister, try some! I just roasted them on the boat with true fire! They smell amazing!"
Tie Pan chuckled and rubbed his hands together, unceremoniously taking a large piece and biting into it. Ling Shuang frowned slightly, subtly moving two steps to the side to avoid the thick smoke from the barbecue. Qingxuan Zhenren chuckled and playfully kicked Ji Qianqiu, "Ji boy! The meat is good, but don't feed my disciple into a ball! She still has to go to the secret realm for training!"
Ji Qianqiu chuckled, completely unconcerned.
The flying boat pierced through the clouds and mist, speeding along for half a day. Ahead, amidst the surging sea of clouds, a uniquely designed flying boat slowly approached alongside.
The flying boat was entirely lush and green, as if carved from giant wood. Vibrant vines and flowers entwined its hull, and various exotic flowers and herbs grew and bloomed on the deck, emitting a refreshing medicinal fragrance, like a mobile medicinal garden floating in the air.
At the bow of the boat stood several cultivators dressed in simple blue Daoist robes. The elder at the head of the group had a slender face and a gentle, long breath; he was none other than Mu Changchun, an elder of the Qingxu Sect. Behind him, Chu Yunfan, dressed in a blue robe, stood tall and straight, smiling as he looked toward the direction of the Talisman Peak flying boat. His gaze lingered briefly on Fang Li, and he nodded gently.
Mu Changchun cupped his hands in greeting from afar: "Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, how have you been? Was your trip smooth?"
Master Qingxuan rose, walked to the bow of the ship, and returned the greeting with a loud laugh: "Haha, Brother Mu! Thanks to you! The sea is calm! Your Qingxu Sect's little fellows look full of energy! This Medicine Garden Flying Boat is still such a sight to behold!"
Chu Yunfan also nodded again to Qingxuan Zhenren and the people of Fulu Peak, especially Fang Li, with a warm smile and clear eyes.
Fang Li smiled and waved, "It's Senior Brother Chu! The Qingxu Sect's flying boat is so special, it's like a giant mobile herb garden... System, can you smell it? Such a strong medicinal fragrance!"
[Hmm! It smells like top-grade spiritual plants! The Qingxu Sect is indeed incredibly wealthy! Everything here is high-end! (Envious)]
The two flying boats briefly flew side by side, the atmosphere harmonious. Xie Chen, waving his jade fan, walked to Qingxuan Zhenren's side: "Master, the Qingxu Sect's alchemy is truly outstanding, its reputation well-deserved. This journey to the secret realm is fraught with danger; if we can find an opportunity to cooperate, it will be beneficial to us." Qingxuan Zhenren stroked his beard and nodded: "Chen'er's words are reasonable."
On the flying boat at Lengyou Peak, Shen Yunzhou, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them. His gaze was sharp as lightning as he swept over Chu Yunfan's gentle figure before closing his eyes again.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the spiritual light of each of the two flying boats increased slightly, and they accelerated their progress.
At the edge of the sea of clouds ahead, the scenery suddenly changes!
A vast expanse of seven-colored light, like a giant overturned palette, stretched across the sky! Within the light, space fluctuated violently, and visible ripples spread out like waves. Chaotic spiritual energy surged and erupted from that area, forming an invisible hurricane!
The entrance to the Mysterious Realm of Taixu has appeared!
At the same time, on the other side of the sky, where the rosy clouds filled the sky, several streams of light, each radiating a distinct difference, tore through the clouds and hurtled towards us! A chilling aura swept over us from afar!
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