The words "seeking death" came out of Qin Yue's mouth, and Zhen unconsciously made a puzzled "hmm" sound, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.
She had considered that the reason why the ancient secret realm was a place of certain death was due to the tasks assigned by the ancestors.
But the suicide Qin Yue mentioned didn't seem like a passive death due to the danger of the ancient secret realm and failure to complete the mission. It seemed more like a cultivator from the Sun Realm actively seeking death.
"I do not understand."
Zhenru really didn't understand, so she just said it out loud.
Seeing the confusion in Zhenru's eyes, Qin Yue's suspicions were confirmed. After looking up at the sky and then around, he patiently explained:
“Cultivators from other realms, once they enter, their first priority is to wait for the Ascension Tower to open, while you cultivators from the Sun Realm specifically head to the deadly secret realm.”
"Tell me, what is this if not courting death?"
It's just like the map lying in the storage bracelet.
That was when the Grand Cultivation Competition ended, and the ancestors gave the ten people their travel tokens, along with the map.
The map was very rudimentary, with only a rough outline and a few simple markers within it. As for what kind of rare and precious materials were produced at those markers, no one told them.
Of course, it wasn't that they would directly say they wouldn't tell them, but rather that the ancient secret realm had no records of it, and the ancestors didn't know either.
Now, listening to Qin Yue's words, it seems that it's not that there are no records, but rather that those places contain things that the ancestors wanted, but for them, it would be an absolute certain death.
But what good is the treasure if everyone dies? Who can take it out?
Zhenru's mind raced, but her face remained calm as she looked at Qin Yue and said:
"Fellow Daoist Qin's words are laughable. The spots to enter the Ancient Secret Realm are determined through a grand competition across the entire realm."
"Sending the most outstanding young cultivators in the entire realm into a secret realm to seek their deaths, and then getting no benefit whatsoever, do you want to listen to what you're saying?"
Qin Yue didn't care about Zhenru's probing; instead, he laughed heartily and said:
"That's why I say you cultivators of the Sun Realm are 'special'!"
"However, it's not like you won't get any benefits at all. At least what you obtain in the ancient secret realm will be automatically sent out along with your pass token when the secret realm closes."
After saying this with a grin, Qin Yue looked Zhenru up and down, then said with a slightly serious expression:
“However, I think Fellow Daoist Zhenru is different from the cultivators of the Sun Realm I have encountered before... You don’t seem to have any intention of seeking death.”
"That's right. No matter how good the rare treasures inside are, they're not worth sacrificing the life of a chosen one of heaven. The Ascension Tower is more important!"
Hearing Qin Yue mention the Ascension Tower again, and the implication in his words that searching for rare and precious materials in those deadly places might conflict with the Ascension Tower, one wonders what Qin Yue meant by it.
Seeing that Zhenru was deep in thought, Qin Yue, for reasons unknown, spoke again:
"Stop speculating. I reckon that the fact that you guys were able to do those things in the Ancient Secret Realm means you have a very limited understanding of it."
"If you want to know anything, don't beat around the bush, just ask me directly!"
It's like a pillow delivered just when you're about to fall asleep.
Zhenru truly needed to know the ancient secret realm, its real secrets, but she didn't ask immediately. Instead, she looked at Qin Yue seriously and said:
Are all the fellow cultivators in the Solid Spirit Realm so kind and compassionate?
In the cultivation world, might makes right, and deceit and treachery are commonplace.
After all, resources are limited, and no one will be so kind as to help others in order to take away more resources.
This statement is not meant to be sarcastic, but rather to suggest that actions that violate human nature are inherently worthy of consideration.
Qin Yue stopped laughing, stared at Zhenru, and sighed with a furrowed brow:
"I am truly worried about the cultivation environment in your Sun Realm."
If Zhenru didn't understand, Qin Yue simply shrugged and said:
“Cultivators do need to compete, with others, with themselves, and with heaven and earth, but they don’t need to be overly suspicious of everything.”
"At least in the ancient secret realm, we don't need to resort to deceit and treachery, and our interests are not in conflict."
"On the contrary, cultivators who can enter the ancient secret realm will have a place even if they ascend to the Immortal Spirit Realm. It's better to make friends with them sooner rather than later. They will be of some help when we reach the Upper Realm."
Having said all that, Qin Yue didn't keep them in suspense any longer, and instead of waiting for Zhenru to ask, he simply said:
"As long as you can leave the Ascension Tower, you will definitely be able to ascend, including your Sun Realm which is about to be annihilated."
"Besides, I find you pleasing to the eye, and I can't bear to see someone as outstanding as you perish in the selfishness and greed of others."
Qin Yue's last words were sincere, and Zhenru was somewhat moved by them.
Looking at Qin Yue's demeanor again, curiosity and anticipation for other realms rose in his heart once more.
Is this the same cultivation atmosphere in other realms of immortal cultivation?
This makes the cultivation environment in the Sun Realm seem very abnormal.
Zhenru lowered her eyelids slightly, then smiled at Qin Yue and said:
"Since Fellow Daoist Qin knows about the situation in the Sun Realm, then I will be presumptuous and ask you to tell me about the Ascension Tower and the rare and precious materials in this secret realm."
Seeing that Zhenru's attitude had softened, Qin Yue smiled smugly and said:
"You don't need to worry about the Ascension Tower. As long as you live, it will naturally absorb you when it appears."
"As for the rare and precious materials in the secret realm, I advise Fellow Daoist Zhenru to give up on them."
"This ancient secret realm was not originally a place in the lower realm, but a fragment that fell from the immortal realm or the divine realm."
"The monsters that live here... to be precise, they are celestial beasts and divine beasts, which is the reason why you have no chance of survival."
"Moreover, if you take the rare and precious materials in the secret realm first, you will not be able to enter the Ascension Tower. If you do enter the Ascension Tower, you will not be able to take anything from the secret realm."
So what is the truth?
Zhenru finally understood completely.
The fragments that fell from the Immortal Realm or the Divine Realm naturally contain items belonging to either realm. They could indeed be very useful for extending lifespan or researching alternative paths to ascension.
Therefore, the ancient secret realm in the Sun Realm was long ago packaged as a treasure trove where death was almost certain.
The real benefits, because they cannot enjoy them, are completely hidden away.
"So, Fellow Daoist Zhenru, are you planning to die this time, or will you wait for the Ascension Tower with me?"
After finishing the business, Qin Yue's tone became somewhat teasing and curious.
They were both very open and natural, seemingly oblivious to the teasing, and responded with a smile:
"Naturally, it's the Ascension Tower."
After saying that, she ignored the embarrassment on Qin Yue's face and continued:
"So, the ancient secret realm is common knowledge in your Solid Spirit Realm? Are the 'foolish' deeds of our Sun Realm also recorded?"
Qin Yue chuckled, and seeing that Zhenru insisted on asking, he silently nodded.
Then, he shook his head and looked at Zhenru with great satisfaction, saying:
"Not everyone was fooled and deceived. I remember there was a record in the ancient books that someone who didn't receive the message didn't die, but he never returned to the Sun Realm."
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