Chapter 397

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Chapter 397"Ah Qing, what happened in the mountains?" When Lu Qing returned to the Half-Mountain Courtyard, the old physician immediately asked. Lin Zhirui was also in the courtyard. Even Wei Shanhai, with his limited cultivation, could sense the disturbances from the mountains. Naturally, those with higher cultivation levels like them were no exception. "Master, deep in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, a mystic realm entrance has appeared. It’s still stabilizing, but I estimate it will fully form in a few days..." Lu Qing briefly explained the situation in the mountains. "A mystic realm entrance? That’s quite the headache!" Lin Zhirui sucked in a sharp breath upon hearing the news. He knew very well how much chaos the recent appearances of mystic realms and blessed lands in Zhongzhou had caused. Not to mention that the two mysterious individuals, who had appeared earlier, had demonstrated an unusual interest in mystic realms. If they learned about the entrance in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, they would undoubtedly head this way. "This does sound troublesome," Lu Qing admitted with a nod. "The appearance of this mystic realm caused quite the commotion. It won’t be long before others discover it." The spatial fluctuations emitted by the mystic realm gate were impossible to conceal. The only question was how many people would notice it before the gate fully stabilized. "Lu Xiaolangjun, what do you plan to do?" Lin Zhirui asked. "I’m going into this mystic realm!" Lu Qing replied without hesitation. "So, for the time being, I need to take certain measures to delay news of this mystic realm entrance from spreading." Hearing the resolute tone in Lu Qing's voice, the old physician and Lin Zhirui were momentarily stunned. The old physician looked at Lu Qing and asked, "Ah Qing, are you sure you want to enter this mystic realm?" "Yes." Lu Qing nodded. "Master, I can feel it—this mystic realm is extremely important to me." "If that’s the case, then do as you see fit," the old physician said without objection. He knew that Lu Qing’s steadfast attitude meant he had already made thorough considerations. "Master, I’ll need to head into the mountains for a few days. Please look after the village in the meantime." "Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered." After discussing with his master, Lu Qing returned home. An hour later, a streak of light shot up from the Lu family residence as Lu Qing once again flew toward the Hundred Thousand Mountains. ... Arriving at the valley where the mystic realm gate was located, Lu Qing immediately retrieved the jade talisman he had left behind earlier. This talisman, an image-capturing talisman he had crafted, was designed to record the surrounding environment. After inspecting it, Lu Qing confirmed that no one had visited the valley during his absence. This result didn’t surprise him. Although the spatial fluctuations from the mystic realm gate were strong, the Hundred Thousand Mountains had undergone significant changes after the five occurrences of Heavenly Dao Sounds. Even the poisonous insects and venomous snakes had become far more dangerous. Adding to this was the miasma that pervaded the area... The Hundred Thousand Mountains had become perilous beyond belief, a place no ordinary person could venture into. Even Postnatal Realm martial artists, including Martial Grandmasters at the peak of Postnatal cultivation, would struggle to make progress here. Only those at the Precelestial Realm or above had a chance of traversing these dangers. In Cang County, there were only a handful of Precelestial Realm cultivators, and all of them had some connection to Lu Qing. So it was no surprise that no other cultivators had arrived here yet. "Now, let’s see how long I can delay this," Lu Qing muttered. He found a concealed spot outside the valley, merging his aura with the surroundings to hide his presence completely. "Lu Xiaolangjun, are you sure about this?" Yan asked with concern. "If those two mysterious individuals arrive, we might not be able to escape." It was already aware of Lu Qing’s plan before they arrived. But even so, it thought the plan was far too risky. "According to the intelligence from Tianji Tower, those two mysterious individuals are currently exploring several mystic realms in Zhongzhou. Cangzhou is just a small, remote state, far from Zhongzhou. The fluctuations from this mystic realm gate, no matter how strong, won’t reach Zhongzhou. As long as I can block the spread of this news for the next few days, I’ll have a great chance of claiming the opportunities within this mystic realm." Lu Qing’s gaze was resolute as he communicated with Yan via soul transmission. Sitting cross-legged outside the valley, the closer he got to the mystic realm gate, the stronger the pull he felt from within. If not for his strong self-control, he might have already charged in. Clearly, the opportunities inside the mystic realm would be of immense value to him. For such an opportunity, a little risk was worth it. Now, it was just a matter of waiting for the day the mystic realm gate stabilized. ... On the outskirts of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, two figures moved swiftly, their body techniques carrying them deeper into the forest. Swish! A sword light flashed, slicing a venomous snake in two. Its body writhed madly on the ground. "These mountains in such a remote state have become this dangerous? The speed of that snake rivals that of an Internal Organs Realm martial artist," said a middle-aged man holding a short sword, his expression grim as he looked at the writhing snake. "Spiritual Revival has been ongoing for some time now. If even our cultivation can progress further, it’s no surprise that these naturally born creatures are mutating as well," replied his companion, a burly man carrying two short spears on his back. His gaze was fixed on the depths of the mountains. "But this surge of fluctuations... It seems some great change is occurring here." "Perhaps a rare opportunity is about to appear," the man with the short sword said, a hint of excitement on his face. "Brother Zhou, it seems fortune is finally smiling on us!" The two of them had left Zhongzhou to avoid its chaos, traveling through the outer states. They hadn’t expected to encounter such a massive wave of fluctuations in the remote Cangzhou. "Don’t be careless," the burly man said, his tone cautious. "The range of these fluctuations covers half of Cangzhou. Surely other experts have sensed them." "What’s there to fear? This is just a small state. How many Precelestial cultivators could there possibly be? With the two of us working together, we may not dominate, but we won’t fear anyone in such a backwater state. Let’s hurry, Brother Zhou. I can feel the fluctuations intensifying." Urged on by the man with the short sword, the two quickened their pace toward the source of the energy. Though the venomous insects and snakes were powerful, they posed no threat to the two men. Finally, after traversing the mountains, they arrived at a valley. Here, the strange fluctuations they had been following were at their peak. "What... is this?" When the two saw the black vortex in the valley, pulsing with intense energy, they froze in shock. But in the next moment, darkness engulfed them. Their well-honed Precelestial wills were powerless as they instantly fell unconscious.

Chapter 397

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