"not good!"
Just as Zhenru's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, he was pulled back to reality by Jianxing Zhenren's exclamation, and blurted out:
"What's wrong?"
Seeing the other person looking around warily, Zhenru relaxed again and waved her hand, saying:
"It's alright, no one can see into my cave for the time being."
Since Zhenru never boasted, and she said so, others might not believe her completely, so it's best to relax a bit.
"So what do we do now?"
"Master Mingxin asked."
Master Mingxin's expression was also not good, but sword cultivators are always fearless. Apart from being somewhat solemn, his eyes also showed a hint of eager excitement.
When asked what to do next, all four of them turned to Zhenru, waiting for her to say something.
The other three were used to it, but after Jianxing Zhenren realized what was happening, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked around, then looked back at Zhenru with a sense of peace.
Zhenru, oblivious to these details, returned to her previous train of thought and casually remarked:
"Your memories can be tampered with, but I know one person's memories will definitely not be."
After saying that, amidst the guessing looks of the four people, he sent out a communication talisman.
Looking in the direction the communication talisman flew off to, Feng Piaopiao still couldn't resist blurting out:
"For whom? Liu Yunzhao?"
"Why would she even listen to you?"
Before Feng Piaopiao could finish her rambling, a message talisman arrived in Zhenru's hand.
Zhenru didn't keep anyone in suspense and directly crushed the communication talisman, releasing the voice from within.
"Ha ha ha ha--"
The first sound to be heard was Liu Yunzhao's triumphant laughter.
Before the others could get angry, Liu Yunzhao stopped laughing and said, word by word:
"It's not a matter of certain death, it's a matter of nine out of ten people dying, and I'm the one who survives."
"Yun Qing, so what if you have an immortal body? You can still only die; only I can live! Hahahaha—"
After Liu Yunzhao finished speaking, he burst into hearty laughter again.
Clearly, Liu Yunzhao still harbored resentment about that incident during the cultivation competition.
Of course, what they are still bothered by may not be just the cultivation competition.
However, no one was thinking about Liu Yunzhao right now; all their attention was focused on the message revealed in Liu Yunzhao's words.
"What does she mean by this? Did she get advance notice? Are we going to be buried with her? Who made this decision?"
Feng Piaopiao asked several questions in a row, all of which were shrouded in mystery for the group, but no one could give a precise answer.
The living room fell silent for a moment, with only the teenagers' more undulating breathing than usual.
Each had their own guesses, but none dared to speculate too much.
Their good aptitude and high comprehension allow them to easily see through the hidden essence of things, but ultimately, their youthful hearts are not cold enough, and they are unwilling to speculate about the world with greater malice.
Regardless of the facts, the current situation is clearly unchangeable. Zhenru, not wanting everyone to be in a bad mood, thought for a moment and said:
"Although I don't know who is behind this, one thing is certain."
The four of them looked over at the same time, their expressions calm but their eyes complex, only hoping for a clear understanding.
"The person who could do something so extravagant, not to mention any of the masters and elders present here, certainly couldn't do it."
Since the goal is to disrupt everyone's understanding of the ancient secret realm, it's definitely not just about interfering with the memories of a few people.
Such a large-scale undertaking, without arousing any suspicion, is indeed something that a Nascent Soul cultivator could not accomplish.
After thinking through this problem, the group of people, who had been feeling depressed, regained their senses.
Master Jianxing spoke first:
"Does Junior Sister mean that not only are we kept in the dark about the ancient secret realm, but even our elders and masters may be completely unaware of it?"
Zhenru pondered for a moment, then said with a determined look in his eyes:
"It's not a possibility, it's a certainty."
After saying this, Zhenru subtly relayed the news that Si Qing had told her to the others.
"This news is fairly reliable. While I can't swear it's completely correct, it's probably about 80-90% accurate."
Zhenru had previously thought that the most advanced ancestors should be free and unrestrained, and should not need to put on an act in front of others. However, according to Si Qing's words, they were indeed putting on an act in front of others.
Clearly, their purpose in putting on this act was not to deceive the junior disciples, but rather to deceive the middle and upper echelons of various factions.
Since acting and deception are necessary, it naturally means there's something to be gained.
Having already reached the pinnacle of the Sunrise realm, what more could one possibly want?
It is naturally ascension, or something special.
Given that the Sun Realm cannot ascend, removing the "ascension" option leaves only special things.
Clearly, that special thing can only be found in ancient secret realms.
As for what this special thing is, having guessed to this extent, the answer is already obvious.
The ancestors were all top-tier cultivators in the Sun Realm, but even the most powerful cultivators could not escape the mortal realm until they ascended to immortality. Without escaping the mortal realm, they would remain cultivators forever, and their lifespan would eventually run out.
They've worked so hard for so many years, but the Sun Realm may not be saved. They're certainly not willing to accept that they can't ascend.
At such times, treasures that extend lifespan or allow them to leave the Sun Realm become their only two needs.
"So what they want is a way to prolong life in the ancient secret realm, or a way to leave the Sun Realm."
When Master Jianxing spoke, it was not a question but a statement.
Although this guess still makes people feel bad, it is more comforting than the other possibility.
"What about Liu Yunzhao? What makes her so sure she'll be alright? Because of the Daughter of Heavenly Fortune?"
Zhuo Ying asked this question, and Zhenru didn't intend to explain too much, so she gave a vague answer:
"Probably so. Even if those people don't care about Liu Yunzhao, they still have to consider the person who gave Liu Yunzhao the title of the Daughter of Heavenly Fortune."
Understanding the hidden meaning in Zhenru's words and seeing her reluctance to discuss further, the group tactfully refrained from pressing Liu Yunzhao for answers and instead turned the conversation back to themselves.
"Now that things are settled, we can't escape the ancient secret realm. The fact that there are so few records of it in the ancient texts is probably because someone deliberately set it up. But we can't just sit here and wait to die, can we?"
No one could solve this problem, and finally Zhenru pursed her lips and said:
"Everything is just our speculation, and it's all the worst-case scenario."
"Even if it's a situation where there's no chance of survival, we can't fight back. But at least knowing this news before entering the secret realm has already become a variable, and with a variable comes a chance of survival."
“‘The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Dao is forty-nine, and man escapes one.’ We may still have a chance, but you should all prioritize your safety.”
As Zhenru spoke, she flipped her wrist, and several beads appeared in her hand. She didn't know what material they were made of or what their function was, but she told the group to keep them close to their bodies.
Any product made by Zhenru is guaranteed to be of high quality.
The four of them tacitly refrained from asking further questions, but quickly put on the protective gear.
After the four left, Zhenru thought about it and decided to give Jinming a reminder. Whether Jinming understood or not was not Zhenru's concern.
Aside from the gathering at Zhenru Cave, all of their clandestine actions were observed by those watching them.
However, it was just a few communication talismans. The person watching didn't know the content and just thought it was normal communication. It didn't cause any trouble or attract the attention of the ancestor.
The opening time of the ancient secret realm arrived amidst everyone's own thoughts.
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