Yunshan.
The mountains rise high into the clouds, stretching endlessly, with thousands of peaks standing tall against a vast blue sky, and this mountain range seems to have no end.
Deep in the mountains, towering trees abound, and deep within the forest, there are vast expanses of green miasma.
The miasma was also infested with many poisonous creatures such as snakes, insects, and rodents.
These poisons are not simple either; their toxins can pollute the Qi Sea, and even martial artists with strong True Qi will suffer if they come into contact with them.
However, this place is also rich in natural treasures with wood attributes. For example, the wood-attribute spiritual item that Li Ming bought after breaking through to the Golden Core Realm was most likely produced from a deeper part of this place.
As for the deeper parts, very little information leaks out. Even if a martial arts master above the Grandmaster level were to force their way in, they would face a near-certain death...
However, Li Ming doesn't need to go too deep into it.
The secret realm was located in a relatively peripheral area.
Although the outer areas pose some risks to ordinary martial artists.
However, for him, the Primordial Saint Body was almost immune to all poisons, and the poisons would automatically retreat when they sensed his aura. It was unclear whether this was due to his constitution or the benefits brought by the Azure Emperor Token.
"According to Mu Wan, this should be the place."
Li Ming found the mark it left behind and arrived at a small cave.
The faint sound of puddles could be heard inside, and the ground was covered in moss, making it easy to slip.
However, Li Ming's balance was naturally amazing, and he moved swiftly across the wet ground, quickly arriving inside the cave.
At this moment, the Azure Emperor's Token also began to shine brightly. Li Ming took a hair from Mu Qubing and placed it on the token, and instantly it shone with a bright azure light.
It transformed into a pillar of light, soaring into the sky.
It was as if some extraordinary treasure had been discovered.
At the same time, Li Ming also disappeared from the spot along with the beam of light.
What he didn't know was that when the pillar of light rose...
Many martial artists witnessed it firsthand, which stirred up a huge storm.
Legend has it that this Yunshan Mountain is the place where the Green Emperor attained enlightenment and became a god.
The lineage of the Azure Emperor is located in the Cloud Mountain. Historically, there have been many instances of pillars of light appearing there, attracting countless people to rush to explore.
And you know what? Every time a pillar of light appears, the treasures in this cloud mountain are easier to find, and the miasma deep within also weakens.
Therefore, many people regard this as a blessing from the Green Emperor, believing that this legendary great being still exists in the world.
"The rumors are true, there really is the blessing of the Azure Emperor in this Cloud Mountain!"
"Hahaha, I have waited for this day for many years."
"Hehe, don't be too happy yet. Soon, some of the major powers in Cangzhou will send people over."
"Hey, we don't even crave the inheritance of the Azure Emperor. We'd be content with just finding some scraps of food outside."
"yes……"
Li Ming was naturally unaware of the commotion and disturbances outside.
"Is this the Azure Emperor's inherited grotto-heaven?"
When Li Ming opened his eyes, he found himself in a completely different world.
Looking up at the sky, one sees a vast expanse of brilliant light covering everything, like a boundless ocean, completely different from the outside world.
Looking around again, one sees towering trees, some dozens of feet tall, and as thick as three people could hug.
Looking down at his feet, he saw that all around him were some low-grade spiritual herbs, growing like weeds. Some strange flowers and fruits grew on the grass, which could be identified by the spiritual energy they possessed.
These are all valuable spiritual items.
This grotto is indeed a blessed land!
In just a few breaths, Li Ming could feel the abundance of spiritual energy within.
"Such rich spiritual energy... Unbelievable! If a martial artist cultivates here year after year, even the worst talent could become a grandmaster, right?"
Li Ming sighed.
His master, Lin Qiancheng, was truly a person of great fortune, able to come to such a blessed place. However, this made him dare not enter a second time, as there must be dangers within the secret realm.
Sure enough, Li Ming had only taken a few steps.
You can then sense some black, thumb-sized insects crawling in and out of the fallen leaves under your feet. They are beetle-shaped, and stepping on them will cause infection with toxins.
This toxin is extremely potent. Li Ming estimated that if an ordinary person were to come into contact with it, they would either lose a leg or die.
Martial artists can also mobilize their internal energy to expel toxins, but for those with weak internal energy, the speed at which they expel toxins is probably not even as fast as the speed at which they become infected.
Boom!
A tremendous tremor resounded, and a towering tree rose from the ground, its roots transforming into a pair of human legs. As if it had smelled something, it headed straight for Li Ming.
"Um?"
Li Ming's eyes flickered; this tree spirit was coming on strong.
【Millennial Tree Spirit】
[Late Stage of Demon General]
[Entry]: [The Way of Wood (Pale Red), A Thousand Years of Cultivation (Red), Azure Wood (Red), Intelligence (White), Cruelty (White), Ruthlessness (White)]
The late stage of a demon general corresponds to the Divine Power Realm strength of a martial artist.
As for the specifics, it depends on the demon's race and cultivation level.
It was obvious that the emerald green tree spirit in front of them was the Azure Wood Demon.
Sky bluewood is also a top-grade wood with high value in the outside world. It has the power to ward off evil spirits and cool off in the summer. It can also be used to make clothing and utensils. Its hardness is comparable to that of refined iron.
"This tree spirit is charging straight at me. Has this triggered the mechanics of the secret realm?"
Li Ming pondered inwardly that each secret realm had a different purpose in its creation, and therefore the rules of conduct for the creatures within those realms were also different.
Some creatures in secret realms are guardians of the realms, protecting them from external enemies, while others test outsiders, prioritizing humans, whether they are "one of us" or "outsiders."
The thousand-year-old tree spirit ran through the forest, its billowing aura of green wood almost solidifying into a tangible form.
"This is practically a walking treasure!"
Li Ming laughed and said that if a martial artist who cultivates the wood attribute saw this demon, he would probably risk his life to capture this tree spirit and refine its essence.
Moreover, the liver belongs to the element of wood, is the abode of the soul, the storehouse of blood, and the origin of tendons.
For any martial artist, absorbing this pure essence of wood would be of great benefit.
For him, the Five Elements, Yin and Yang... all the myriad paths can be used, not to mention this essence of wood, which can also increase the speed at which he transforms into true essence after refining it.
Li Ming was still examining the tree spirit.
This thousand-year-old tree spirit, however, was a blockhead. Although it had a thousand years of cultivation, it had no cultivation methods and relied solely on the brute force of time to achieve its strength, which was completely unworthy of its level.
Wood spirits, on the other hand, are usually of low intelligence, and the other party is completely unaware of the difference between the two!
"roar!"
With a roar, the vines and leaves around him transformed into long whips like pythons, slamming fiercely towards Li Ming.
"You audacious fiend! How dare you show off your meager skills before an expert!"
Li Ming neither dodged nor evaded the attack from the enormous vines.
The power of the Immovable King (Fudō Myō-ō) is activated, causing the body's energy and blood to flow like a long dragon.
It easily blocked this simple and brutal attack. Instead, the tree spirit's huge body was shaken and forced to retreat, raising endless dust!
Even the most foolish tree spirit, with its cruel nature and low intelligence, realized that something was wrong, and its emerald eyes revealed a human-like fear.
"Too late to leave!"
With a thought, the Chaos Sword Embryo appeared before Li Ming, its sword humming like a dragon, instantly unleashing a chilling sword light.
Then a sharp sword aura, tens of feet long, was unleashed, instantly cleaving the tree spirit in half at the waist!
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