Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Chapter 264: Chapter 246: Emergence of the Secret Realm

“Why not! I must thank Senior Brother for supporting my business, haha!”

Ji An laughed as he handed over two Spirit Gourds, “These are spiritual artifacts with thirty-six layers of spiritual prohibitions; by then, Senior Brother can choose freely.”

He responded with an “Hmm”, and then said:

“The Talisman Soldiers I gave to Senior Brother a few years ago, have you used them?”

“I haven’t, does Junior Brother need them?”

Saying this, Liu Yu took something from his Storage Bag.

“No, no,” Ji An quickly waved his hand and explained:

“These Talisman Soldiers are top-grade, reaching the level of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator; at a critical moment, they will serve as excellent meat shields.”

He retrieved two sheets of glittering Talisman Soldiers from his Storage Bag and continued:

“These two are top-grade Talisman Soldiers; I’ve nurtured them for two years, comparable to the Perfection Level of a Body Cultivator.

Entering the Canglan Secret Realm for half a year before returning, having an extra layer of preparation might just make the difference.”

The Talisman Soldiers he crafted were only three in total, giving away these two just to provide the other party with more leverage.

Inside the Secret Realm, there’s no place to replenish resources.

“Has Junior Brother’s talisman-making ability reached this level?”

Liu Yu said with delight, as Talisman Makers prefer crafting talismans because they’re simpler compared to Talisman Soldiers.

Talisman Soldiers require a higher intensity and acuity of Divine Sense, though they are consumables and can be replaced by Puppets; therefore, their price isn’t high, and few Talisman Masters make them.

“There’s no need to say more thanks; Junior Brother’s support gives me more confidence.

This journey to the Secret Realm is bound to secure more rare resources for us.”

Carefully storing the Talisman Soldiers, Liu Yu smiled and said:

“Actually, with Junior Brother’s accumulation and talent in Magical Combat, obtaining qualification to enter the Canglan Secret Realm is certain.”

Judging from the support he received, this Junior Brother would not fear facing one or two Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts.

“To be honest with Senior Brother, I’m not afraid of enemies in the Foundation Establishment Stage in direct combat.

However, upon entering the Secret Realm, many factors can affect the battle, and my combat experience in complex outdoor environments is very limited.

If the Sect’s Traction Talisman could be one hundred percent effective, I might consider entering the Secret Realm.”

Ji An’s outdoor combat experience was merely over a month spent at Mo Ya Mountain when he was at the Seventh-Layer Qi Refining.

Entering the Secret Realm isn’t like playing a game dungeon; the gains inside are not fixed.

To him, the biggest lure in the Secret Realm is the main herbs for Nourishing Yuan Pill, like Celestial Essence Ginseng, but he can earn enough meritorious deeds in the Sect to exchange for the Nourishing Yuan Pill without any danger.

He had no interest in gambling on uncertain gains.

Liu Yu slightly shook his head and sighed:

“It’s a pity not to fight alongside Junior Brother.”

“Haha, there will surely be opportunities in the future.”

In his previous life playing games, Ji An was quite unlucky; although he seemed luckier in this life, he didn’t want to take that risk.

Since within the Secret Realm lie several forbidden areas, no Foundation Establishment Cultivator who entered ever survived, it’s rumored that Chao Origin Stage Demon Beasts exist there.

If he entered the Secret Realm, who knows if those Demon Beasts might come out and patrol out of boredom.

In conclusion, as the situation isn’t compelling enough to go, safety comes first.

“When the Secret Realm opens, the Three Sects will dispatch their most elite disciples to go, and the elite among the Loose Cultivators will risk their lives to acquire Nourishing Yuan Pills.

With the strongest batch of disciples leaving, the front line’s situation isn’t optimistic.”

Liu Yu’s sword eyebrows furrowed, showing concern on his face.

These disciples formed the solid combat foundation, usually responsible for tactical support for a small team.

Ji An lightly waved his hand and said:

“Senior Brother need not worry so much; since the Sect trusts you to enter the Secret Realm, they must have a way to respond.

If nothing else, merely dispatching two more Chao Origin Stage Junior Martial Uncles from each sect would solve all problems.”

Since there haven’t been battles at the Chao Origin Stage Realm at the front line, it indicates the demon calamity hasn’t fully erupted yet.

Although the battles at the front line appear intense now, both sides are still in the probing phase.

“Chao Origin Stage Junior Martial Uncles are powerful, but they are also overburdened.

This time, all the Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the Law Enforcement Hall will enter the Secret Realm, leaving the sect’s middle and high-end power drawn away.

The situation should be similar for the other two sects. Although the war hasn’t fully erupted, the threats from Demon Cultivators and Magic Cultivators have already emerged visibly, and the outlook isn’t optimistic.”

With a continued look of worry, Liu Yu heaved a deep sigh.

Some intelligence he couldn’t share with Junior Brother, but evidence showed a significant number of Demon Cultivators have entered and are lurking within the Human Race Cultivators’ territory.

All these pose latent threats; he hoped the sect would have better countermeasures.

Ji An observed and understood that Senior Brother should be worrying about matters unknown to him.

Yet, since the other didn’t say, he didn’t ask but instead grew more vigilant in his heart.

…

Three days later.

After lunch, Liu Yu cupped his hands and said:

“I’ve tarried at Red Flame Peak for several days, thank you for your gracious hospitality.

Today, I’m returning to my Grotto Mansion to adjust my state in preparation for the journey to the Secret Realm half a month later.

See you in half a year, Junior Brother Ji, Junior Brother Du!”

“Wishing Senior Brother all the best, may you turn misfortune into safety, and may the Immortal Dao Evergreen!”

“Haha, the Immortal Dao Evergreen!”

Liu Yu laughed aloud, and the Blazing Golden Wheel leaped out.

He jumped atop the spiritual artifact, flying away like a flame, leaving a flamboyant flame tail in the sky, which gradually dissipated.

“Tsk tsk, spiritual artifacts are indeed great things.”

Du Huaiyuan sighed, speaking with slight frustration:

“Why haven’t those Merchant Cloud Ships from Central Continent arrived yet? Based on previous schedules, they should have been here long ago.”

The spiritual artifact he wanted to refine was the Tide Surge Wave Bead, but after many years, he still hadn’t gathered enough Water-elemental Spiritual Objects to craft it.