Chapter 398

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Chapter 398"The fifth and sixth ones." At the edge of the valley, Lu Qing’s figure emerged. Before him, a middle-aged man wielding a short sword and a burly man carrying two short spears lay unconscious, their faces frozen in expressions of terror. Lu Qing grabbed the two men and walked away. Eventually, he arrived at a small cave and threw them inside. This series of actions was practiced and smooth—clearly not his first time. In addition to these two, the cave already contained several other unconscious figures. After depositing the men, Lu Qing formed a hand seal, causing a glow to encircle the cave and seal it entirely. With the array in place, those trapped within, no matter their strong willpower, would remain unconscious for at least ten days or half a month. Having finished this task, Lu Qing turned and looked toward the valley. "It's already been three days, and yet the entrance to the secret realm hasn’t stabilized." Indeed, three days had passed since the secret realm gate first appeared. But Lu Qing still saw no sign of the black vortex stabilizing. Over these days, he had captured several Precelestial Realm experts who had sensed the fluctuations of the secret realm gate and come to investigate. By sealing their consciousness and temporarily imprisoning them, he ensured they would not interfere. Counting the two he had just captured, the total now stood at six. If it weren’t for the fact that Cangzhou was a remote region with few experts above the Precelestial Realm, the small cave might not have been able to accommodate them all. As the secret realm gate remained unstable, Lu Qing had no choice but to wait patiently. ... Two more days passed. The cave gained three more "residents." Finally, Lu Qing sensed an intense fluctuation emanating from the valley. This wave was at least ten times stronger than before. When he flew to the valley, he saw that the black vortex was no longer turbulent. It had stabilized, exuding an aura of profound mystery. "Has it finally stabilized?" Lu Qing’s eyes sharpened as he activated his Spiritual Powers, gazing at the black vortex. A smile soon spread across his face. "It’s fully formed. It’s time to enter." Without hesitation, Lu Qing leapt into the black vortex and vanished inside. The final moment of stabilization had unleashed such intense waves that they likely extended beyond Cangzhou’s borders. This made time critical—he had to seize the opportunity before anyone else arrived to claim the treasure. ... As Lu Qing disappeared into the black vortex, far beyond the Hundred Thousand Mountains, across all of Cangzhou and even the neighboring states, many powerful individuals trembled. They turned to look in the same direction with expressions of shock. "What’s going on?" "I can feel a powerful attraction from that direction. It must mean a great opportunity has emerged!" "This fluctuation feels similar to what I sensed when a secret realm manifested previously. Could it be that a new secret realm has been born there?!" "Quick, let’s check it out!" ... The stabilization of the secret realm gate had created such a disturbance that it alerted all the Precelestial Realm experts from nearby states. A storm was brewing. Many experts immediately abandoned their strongholds and rushed toward the source of the fluctuation. "Such a commotion—did something happen to Lu Xiaolangjun?" In Jiuli Village, Lin Zhirui and the others were also startled by the sudden eruption of waves. They couldn’t help but worry about whether something had gone wrong deep in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. "It shouldn’t be an accident. Didn’t Ah Qing say before he left that the secret realm gate was still stabilizing? Judging by the fluctuation, it’s likely fully stabilized now." Old Lin, the physician, was calmer and analyzed the situation rationally. "Even so, the disturbance was immense. I’m afraid it wasn’t just us in Cangzhou who noticed it—experts from other states will likely take action as well." Lin Zhirui remained uneasy. "At this point, we can only trust Ah Qing." Though the old physician was also worried, he had greater faith in Lu Qing’s ability to handle the situation. ... The storm outside had no bearing on Lu Qing. By this time, he was already inside a strange space. The space resembled the outside world with land, vegetation, atmosphere, and light—but there were no sun or moon. Instead, the light came from a membrane-like layer in the sky, illuminating everything below. There was no denying that this was a tangible world capable of supporting human life. However, none of this drew Lu Qing's attention. His focus was entirely captured by something else. "Such dense Five Elements Spiritual Energy!" Lu Qing was shocked as he sensed the energy saturating the space. He realized that the spiritual energy here contained all five elements, perfectly balanced and harmonized. Merely standing in this environment caused the Five Elements Spiritual Power in his body to circulate automatically, almost as though he were on the verge of a breakthrough. Even his Life-bound Artifact, the Five Elements Gourd, stirred restlessly, eager to absorb the energy. Lu Qing immediately understood why the secret realm gate, even while unstable, had emanated such an irresistible allure. It was because this secret realm's spiritual energy not only contained all five elements but also seemed imbued with profound mysteries. He had a strong premonition that comprehending these mysteries would greatly benefit his future cultivation. More importantly... Lu Qing lifted his gaze toward the depths of the secret realm. He could sense something there—a presence so potent it made his spirit tremble involuntarily. "What a remarkable secret realm." The flame-like figure of Yan appeared beside Lu Qing, its tone tinged with astonishment. As it surveyed the surroundings, it understood why Lu Qing had been so adamant about entering this place. The abundance of spiritual energy and the perfect balance of the five elements made this secret realm an unparalleled cultivation paradise for someone practicing the Five Elements Body Refining Technique. Training here for one day could easily surpass ten days in the outside world. "Young Master..." Yan was about to say more when Lu Qing suddenly soared into the air, summoning a golden flying boat and heading deeper into the secret realm. The secret realm was vast, and even with the speed of the golden boat, it took him a full quarter of an hour to reach its depths. There, he finally saw the source of the allure that had captivated him. It was a small pond, and at its center grew a lotus flower. The lotus had five petals, each glowing with a distinct color. The Five-Colored Treasure Lotus. The moment Lu Qing saw it, his eyes widened in astonishment. An overwhelming desire surged from the depths of his soul, nearly driving him to rush forward. But his mind was strong, and he quickly suppressed the impulse. Activating his Spiritual Powers, he began to examine the lotus closely.

Chapter 398

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