Chapter 579

Chapter 579: Mount Taiwu

Although Yin Sùlán had given Wang Chen two hours to prepare, in truth, there was little for him to do.

All his elixirs, talismans, and spirit stones were already stored within his Xumi Ring.

As he waited, Cao Hóng Zhì shared everything he knew about the Biluotian secret realm with Wang Chen.

The Biluotian secret realm was regarded as the most extraordinary among all the secret realms in the Mountain-Sea Realm.

Firstly, its location was not fixed. Every so often, it would reveal its entrance, only to close and vanish after a set period, often reappearing hundreds of thousands of miles away.

There had been experts who attempted to use the Heavenly Merit technique to predict the realm’s location, but not only did they fail, they also suffered severe backlash. Thus, the Biluotian secret realm remained an utterly unpredictable enigma.

The realm was filled with immensely powerful restrictions; the higher one’s cultivation level, the greater the suppression they would experience. Only Qi Training cultivators could enter without being affected, while ordinary people were completely barred from entry.

Given Wang Chen’s current cultivation level, he would only be able to wield about sixty to seventy percent of his full strength inside the realm.

Interestingly, carrying an artifact from the Biluotian secret realm could slightly reduce the suppressive force.

Moreover, possessing such an artifact also made it easier to sense the location of the realm’s portal!

The Biluotian secret realm was vast and ever-changing; each entry would bring a different experience.

Most importantly, the realm was home to countless fierce and evil creatures, as well as the guardian puppet beasts crafted by Daobao Daoist.

Over the centuries, countless "fortunate" cultivators had met their end within its depths.

Only a small fraction ever managed to emerge alive!

Though the Biluotian secret realm was perilous, it was also brimming with opportunities. Heavenly materials, treasures, and magical equipment were abundant, but whether one could obtain them depended entirely on luck.

And luck, as always, favored only a select few.

Logically, Cao Hóng Zhì should have advised Wang Chen against venturing into such a dangerous place.

However, the Changhe lineage had always encouraged its disciples to seek out opportunities through exploration, with only a minority choosing to remain on the island for solitary cultivation.

Thus, the Senior Brother merely reminded Wang Chen to be cautious and to not hesitate to use the life-saving talismans given by their Master if danger arose.

What Cao Hóng Zhì didn’t know was that Wang Chen had already used up all the treasure symbols bestowed upon him by Changhe Zhenren.

Wang Chen took his Senior Brother’s well-meaning advice to heart, treating it with the seriousness it deserved.

The two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

At the appointed time, a magical flying ship descended from the clouds and landed on the rocky platform of Boat Leaf Peak.

"Junior Brother!"

Yin Sùlán stood at the open cabin door, beckoning to Wang Chen.

Wang Chen bid farewell to Cao Hóng Zhì and boarded the flying ship.

Upon entering the cabin, Wang Chen was startled.

Dozens of pairs of eyes immediately locked onto him!

Curiosity, indifference, confusion, disdain…

Was this the "handful" of fellow disciples Yin Sùlán had mentioned?

It was clearly dozens of them!

"Don’t just stand there."

Yin Sùlán patted his shoulder and said, "Quickly sit down, the flying ship is about to take off."

Although there were many passengers on the flying ship, the space was spacious enough to accommodate dozens more.

Wang Chen found a seat and sat down.

As the flying ship soared into the sky, Yin Sùlán cheerfully announced, "Let me introduce everyone; this is my junior disciple Wang Chen. Please take good care of him!"

Wang Chen calmly clasped his fists in salute.

The reactions of the cultivators varied; some pretended not to hear, some smiled and returned the gesture, while others merely nodded.

Wang Chen noticed that not all of these companions were Purple Palace masters; more than half were high-level Qi Training cultivators, with their cultivation levels peaking around the eighth or ninth level.

This team was clearly organized specifically for exploring the Biluotian secret realm.

Wang Chen did not underestimate any Qi Training cultivator; if they lacked strength, they would never appear on a treasure-level flying ship.

As for the coldness and hostility from some of the Purple Palace members, Wang Chen found it unsurprising.

Once they entered the Biluotian secret realm, it was not about being teammates; everyone would be rivals!

Everyone present understood this very well, which is why some couldn’t be bothered to put on an act.

"Don’t pay attention to them."

Yin Sùlán sat beside Wang Chen, her soft voice reaching his ears. "Once we enter the secret realm, it will be just the two of us. You can’t rely on anyone else; don’t trust a single one of them!"

That may not be the case!

Aside from Yin Sùlán, Wang Chen spotted a familiar face.

Li Mengyan!

Wang Chen had not expected to encounter her again on this flying ship.

After parting ways in the Underworld Realm, they hadn’t seen each other or had any contact.

This female cultivator sat on the other side of the cabin, accompanied by four or five other cultivators.

Just a moment ago, she exchanged a glance with Wang Chen, sharing some unspoken information. However, due to the situation on the flying ship, they could not communicate further.

Compared to Yin Sùlán, Wang Chen actually trusted Li Mengyan more.

They had fought side by side and faced dangers together, giving him a solid understanding of her character.

But for now, it was better to act as if they were strangers.

The flying ship soared higher into the sky, gaining speed!

The destination for this journey was Mount Taiwu, one hundred thousand miles away—said to be the place where the Biluotian secret realm would emerge.

Although the Biluotian secret realm moved unpredictably within the Mountain-Sea Realm, various special phenomena would appear in the area before it manifested.

Once it truly came into being, the “window period” for entering the secret realm was very short.

Thus, it was necessary to search in advance to accurately pinpoint the location for a timely entry.

Setting aside those lucky cultivators, relying on the strength of just one or two people was far from enough to find the secret realm—places where such phenomena appeared often spanned hundreds of miles.

The journey was long, and everyone had their own thoughts.

While they technically formed a single team, communication was limited to their small groups.

Wang Chen and Yin Sùlán had little to talk about and did not converse much.

Yin Sùlán’s demeanor was different from that of ordinary female cultivators; she displayed the sharpness of a sword cultivator combined with an innate pride from her distinguished background, making her a poor conversation partner.

Li Mengyan sat a bit farther away, which made communication even less suitable. Therefore, Wang Chen chose to multitask, remaining alert while practicing the Preheaven Five Element Technique.

A day later, the treasure-level flying ship arrived at Mount Taiwu!

Mount Taiwu was quite famous in the Mountain-Sea Realm, stretching east to west for tens of thousands of miles, with its eastern side bordering the vast ocean. It was said that overseas cultivators often came to the mountain to gather and hunt.

Now that the news had spread that the Biluotian secret realm would appear at Mount Taiwu, it was likely to attract these foreign cultivators. Once they entered the secret realm, a fierce competition was sure to unfold!