Then, Xingyao arrived at a valley and entered a spacious, dark stone cave.
“There is a Spirit Core 3 miles overhead.”
After using the same old method to get the Spirit Core, Cai Xiaonuo said with excitement, “Are there anymore, Sister Xingyao?”
“There are, but they are over 100 miles underground. With your current strength, don’t even think about it.”
Two Spirit Vein Cores were enough to steadily cultivate to the Profound Soul Realm.
“That’s enough!”
“Next, we can’t stay in the Yin-Yang Sect anymore.”
(เนโขฬ.โขฬเน)หฬฃหฬฃ: “Why?”
“First, I have possessed the body of the Child of Destiny. If the Azure Sword Sect finds out, it will be nothing but trouble. Second, since the two sects are at war, continuing to stay here offers us no benefits. Finally, now that we have Spirit Vein Cores in hand, it would be a death sentence if we were discovered.”
“Having these cores is equivalent to having cultivation resources. We just need to go into seclusion to increase our strength. Once we do, no one will be able to threaten us anymore, and there will be no need to hide.”
(โธโธแตแดแตโธโธ): “Does that mean I can also go into seclusion like a Great Immortal and become a real Great Immortal myself!”
“Then, Young Master, have you thought of a place for our seclusion?”
“Isn’t the Dragon Pool on Hidden Dao Peak within the Mountain Wilderness Secret Realm the best place to cultivate?”
Why did Li Ze say the Mountain Wilderness Secret Realm was the best place?
The main reason was that Hidden Dao Peak was blessed by immortal laws, and breaking through within the secret realm did not trigger Heavenly Tribulations.
Li Ze looked up at the sky; it was already dusk.
“It just so happens that there are five days left before the secret realm closes. We’ll wait until the moon is high and the sky is dark to sneak back into the realm.”
The two of them immediately set off for the secret realm.
When they reached the outskirts, they saw the sky flashing with the light of various spells and battles.
From the current situation, the two sects were evenly matched.
It seemed difficult to determine a winner for the time being.
Suddenly, Li Ze felt an incredibly sharp gaze fixated on him.
‘Oh no, I’ve been spotted by a powerhouse from the Azure Sword Sect!’
Li Ze quickly grabbed Cai Xiaonuo’s hand.
Her face instantly turned crimson.
This was the first time Cai Xiaonuo had ever had her hand held by another man.
Blushing furiously, she looked at the man leading her forward.
High in the sky, Jun Zhuohua froze.
“This is Quan’er’s aura!”
Suddenly, a powerful spell struck, sending Jun Zhuohua flying several 100 meters.
Mo Zhengxuan looked down at him from above.
“Hmph! You old scoundrel, Jun Zhuohua, you still have time to be distracted?”
After entering the secret realm, Cai Xiaonuo asked, “Senior, what happened just now?”
“We were targeted by a Profound Soul Realm cultivator from the Azure Sword Sect. Luckily, I reacted quickly.”
As they spoke, three female cultivators from the Azure Sword Sect approached from a distance.
Their cultivation levels were not high โ two were at Level 5 of the Spirit Realm, and one was at Level 6 of the Spirit Realm.
They became wary upon seeing Cai Xiaonuo and Li Ze.
The man in front of them was actually in the Dao Realm and was standing near the exit.
Could he be planning to rob them of their treasures?
It was true; if one went into seclusion within the secret realm, they would have to wait ten years for the next opening to leave.
If someone lived in the secret realm for ten years without a few people to help manage things, how could they live comfortably?
After a brief standoff, the woman in the lead spoke first.
“What is the meaning of this, Fellow Cultivator?”
Li Ze suddenly raised his right hand, causing the three female cultivators to tense up.
“Don’t be so nervous. I have no ill intent.”
Suddenly, the jade slips used to leave the secret realm disappeared from the waists of the three women and reappeared in Li Ze’s hand.
They all drew their swords, but they had no intention of actually fighting the man.
They knew that even if the three of them attacked together, they would be no match for him.
“Youโฆ you said you had no ill intent, so what is this supposed to be โ “
“It’s nothing. From now on, you just need to follow me.”
Li Ze looked at them.
“Does anyone have any objections?”
They looked at the beautiful woman standing beside Li Ze.
One of the three, a woman who looked a bit busty and brainless, stared at Li Ze from head to toe, scrutinizing him so intensely that he felt a bit uncomfortable.
She whispered softly, “He’s actually quite handsome!”
She nudged the woman next to her.
“Xiaoye, look at that woman beside him. She’s so pretty. Do you think he wants to recruit a bunch of women to serve him together in the secret realm?!”
She placed her hands over her chest and continued, “That’s so embarrassing. I’ve been in the sect for so long and I haven’t even touched a man yet!”
The girl named Xiaoye shook her head.
“What on earth are you imaginingโฆ?”
Li Ze watched as the three of them started chatting amongst themselves without realizing it.
“Ahem!”
Li Ze cleared his throat.
“Do any of you have any objections?”
The busty woman was the first to speak.
“Umโฆ I have no objection.”
The other two women thought about it.
If they didn’t follow his orders and angered him, they might lose their lives.
They followed suit and said, “I have no objection either!”
“Mm, very good. Then, introduce yourselves one by one.”
The busty woman was again the first to speak.
“I’ll go first. My name is Man Xiaomin.”
The girl with watery eyes introduced herself.
“I am Lin Xiaoye!”
The last one, a girl with a cute, round face, said, “I’m Daiyu!”
“Man Xiaomin, Lin Xiaoye, Daiyu โ “
Li Ze murmured their names to himself to make sure he remembered them.
“Those are all lovely names. Now, follow me.”
On the way, Li Ze was thinking about finding a place with good feng shui โ a place where they could avoid demonic beasts and live in peace, while also being close to Hidden Dao Peak for easy cultivation.
Man Xiaomin asked curiously, “Fellow Cultivator, where are we going?”
“To find a place with good feng shui.”
Cai Xiaonuo added, “We’re looking for a treasure land where we can build a small house.”
Man Xiaomin’s face instantly turned red.
‘Is he really planning to settle down here and thenโฆ?’
Lin Xiaoye and Daiyu stopped in their tracks.
“Fellow Cultivator, do you actually plan on living here?”
Li Ze answered calmly, “That’s right.”
In an instant, Lin Xiaoye and Daiyu’s faces also turned crimson.
They stood frozen, refusing to move.
‘It couldn’t really be like what Man Xiaomin said, could it?! He wants us to serve him all by ourselves!’
Meanwhile, Li Ze was thinking that it was a bit unfair to make others handle his daily chores without giving them any benefits.
“I know what your concerns are,” he said. “But if you follow me, I can help you with your cultivation. I guarantee that you will all reach the Dao Realm, and you might even have a chance to break through to the Core Realm!!!”
Man Xiaomin lunged forward, hugging Li Ze’s arm as her eyes sparkled like stars.
“Really?!”
It was well known that for cultivators with mediocre talent, the threshold of the Dao Realm was like a natural chasm.
For example, Gu Liang had spent 100 years and still failed to break through to the Dao Realm, eventually having to leave the sect.
Since the three of them did not have high cultivation aptitudes, if they could truly reach the Dao Realm, it would not only increase their magical power but also add 200 years to their lifespan.
Trading ten years of time to follow him for such a result was a massive opportunity for them.
Li Ze replied with a firm tone, “Really!”
Cai Xiaonuo looked at Man Xiaomin with jealousy.
(เนโขฬใ โขฬ): “If you’re going to talk, then talk! Don’t go around hugging people’s arms!!”
‘Is the competition for this handsome cultivator starting already?’
Refusing to lose, Man Xiaomin hugged his arm even tighter and shot a glance at Cai Xiaonuo.
“I’m not letting go โ “