Is it merely several times more terrifying?

It's simply an insurmountable mountain!

Gu Jun's face was heavy with concern.

Regarding the Heaven and Earth Nurturing Elixir, the rare herbs given by Can Sutian were undoubtedly an unexpected blessing.

But the most crucial herb lay within the Spirit Realm, and more precisely, within Dongyang Profound Sect, one of the Four Great Sects of the Spirit Realm.

The Four Great Sects consist of two sects and two great families!

The Jun Family, the Warlord Family, the Dongyang Profound Sect, and the Cloud Dream Soul Sect!

Except for the Jun Family, which has a Heavenly Being, the other three lack such, yet their strength defies comprehension.

Xu Yang spoke solemnly, "No matter what, the Spirit Realm is a must! Otherwise, even if Daqian Heaven and Earth is transformed, we will still be trapped here, unable to breakthrough to higher realms!"

"After that, all that remains is to await death!"

Tang Yan wore a bitter smile.

Once the source of the Spirit River wanes, both the Spirit Realm and Daqian must wait for death.

"Can Sutian revealing all these secrets is forcing our hand."

When ignorant, one can muddle through.

But now, knowing the truth—even if those below True Lord might be unfazed, how could any True Lord bear to sit idly?

Even if death is inevitable, one must struggle first!

Gu Jun glanced at Xu Yang; if Xu Yang was going, naturally, so would he, without hesitation!

Restore the flesh, reach for higher realms!

As for the source of the Spirit River decaying, that is still a long way off.

Take it one step at a time!

"Old Tang, what about you?" Gu Jun fixed his gaze on Tang Yan.

Tang Yan wore a bitter smile, unable to stop himself from looking back toward the depths of the valley where Dong Yue was cultivating.

He did wish to go.

But with a newly accepted disciple, Dong Yue had only just stepped onto the path.

Seeing this, Gu Jun sighed inwardly.

Xu Yang laughed, "No need to rush, Mr. Tang—it's better to wait until there are results before heading out."

"Sorry."

Tang Yan said sorrowfully, "I am not one to fear death, but if I must die, I would rather first teach this little lass well, so that some legacy may remain!"

Xu Yang and Gu Jun understood.

"Specifics can await His Majesty's instructions."

"No matter what others do, we must be ready!"

This isn't a rivalry with Song Yuanhao and his son.

It's far more perilous!

From all the information, even a fool could guess that for Daqian's experts to enter the Spirit Realm, a tremendous price must be paid.

Xu Yang mused, "Among the Four Heavenly Beings of the Spirit Realm, the strongest come from the Three Sacred Lands: Five Elements Celestial Realm, Bright Mirror Grotto Heaven, and Star Nebula Infinite Sea. Of these, Five Elements Celestial Realm is the most formidable, and its Celestial Human Realm is the strongest among the Four Heavenly Beings."

"Including the Four Great Sects, the prodigies of these powers are much stronger than those of Daqian. Even for me, facing one of their top talents, I cannot claim certainty."

"And regarding cultivation, the Spirit Realm knows not the Body-Burning Realm. Above True Monarch Minghuo is Divine Lord Sky Thunder, and ultimately, Heavenly Being!"

"My strength is still insufficient."

"Also, Master, you must strive to recover your soul as much as possible."

Gu Jun nodded emphatically.

Immediately, his eyes brightened and he grinned, "Never did I expect that starting over would bring such immense pressure—perhaps it isn't a loss to have begun anew."

Sensing Gu Jun's excitement, Xu Yang couldn't help but smile broadly.

Master is truly Master!

Tang Yan looked on enviously, then glanced at Xu Yang a couple of times and gritted his teeth, "Brat, hand me your Asura Blood Saber. I'll bring out all my best materials and reforge it for you to bring it to a higher level."

"Many thanks, elder."

Xu Yang was overjoyed, handing over the Asura Blood Saber without a moment's hesitation.

Seeing this, Tang Yan's mouth twitched, "You brat, did you set this up and wait for me?"

Xu Yang chuckled awkwardly, "Elder, you jest—nothing like that."

"Hmph!"

Tang Yan snorted coldly, taking the Asura Blood Saber.

"Brat, you stay here. I'll take Liou and head to the capital, find a way to get some resources." Gu Jun rose to his full height, and in the blink of an eye vanished without a trace.

Xu Yang raised his brows slightly, then relaxed.

With Gu Jun's current level, and combined with Liou Yunfeng, even seventh-tier elixirs could be crafted.

This would be a huge temptation for some True Lords.

Tang Yan got up to make preparations.

Xu Yang fell into deep thought, "Reforging the Asura Blood Saber will improve my strength. Next is Heaven Locking intent—though I've just begun, its power is immense."

"And then there's the Celestial Brilliance Divine Sky Seal!"

Thinking of this, Xu Yang glanced at Song Yuanhao inside the divine cauldron.

He's now been entirely refined to pure Spiritual Liquid!

Add to that the pure spiritual light from the Barbarian God!

Once all is absorbed and refined, my strength will soar by leaps and bounds!

"That should be enough."

Xu Yang settled his mind, then suddenly looked up to see three women approaching slowly.

The three sat down beside Xu Yang, their faces grave.

"You're heading to the Spirit Realm, aren't you?" Su Yun spoke first.

Xu Yang nodded slightly, hesitating, "Sorry, I…"

"No need to say more. We all understand what's on your mind."

"Daqian cannot hold you!"

"We only regret that our cultivation is too weak, unable to help you!"

Su Yun wore a wry smile.

"Don't worry about Daqian—we're here." Tuoba Hongyu smiled sweetly; all the initial arrogance was gone, leaving only gentle warmth.

Truthfully, the three women's cultivation and improvement rate are by no means weak.

Now, Tuoba Hongyu is the strongest, Myriad Manifestations Realm Perfection!

Su Yun and Bai Jingxue are both in the Late Stage of the Myriad Manifestation Realm, close to perfection.

Compared to some of the older generation's powerhouses, they're not at all inferior!

Yet this venture into the Spirit Realm is fundamentally a matter for True Lords.

The rest depends on the final news from Can Sutian.

Compared to that, the three women seem almost insignificant.

Xu Yang looked at them one by one, then grinned, "Don't worry. If I could walk out of the Royal Residence back then, the Spirit Realm can't trap me either!"

Su Yun leaned on Xu Yang, suddenly laughing quietly, "Since you're about to leave, shouldn't we fulfill our wish?"

"What wish?"

Xu Yang froze, looking suspiciously at Su Yun.

Su Yun gave a mischievous grin.

Immediately, Bai Jingxue and Tuoba Hongyu's faces flushed red, bashfully lowering their heads.

Xu Yang shivered, suddenly sensing foreboding—is it about my waist…

"Young Lord, come with us."

Su Yun grabbed Xu Yang and headed toward a certain spot in the valley.

Bai Jingxue and Tuoba Hongyu glanced at each other, blushing, and followed.

About half a quarter hour later, as Tang Yan was pondering how to reforge the Asura Blood Saber, he raised his brows at a certain location, the muscles on his face twitching, "That rascal—such bliss!"

"Master, what's Mr. Xu up to?" Dong Yue wiped sweat from her brow and asked curiously.

"..."

Tang Yan took a deep breath and said faintly, "Nothing proper. Ignore them—keep going!"

"Oh."

Dong Yue blinked blankly and continued hammering.

...

One and a half months later.

Can Yunxiao came to Tang Yan's valley within his Grotto Heaven.

"Your Highness…" "Lord Chamberlain, I'm no longer the Crown Prince." Xu Yang smiled, interrupting Can Yunxiao. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Can Yunxiao opened his mouth, a bitter smile on his face.

"Lord Chamberlain, is this visit for…" Xu Yang fixed his gaze on Can Yunxiao.

Can Yunxiao's expression grew serious, and he nodded slowly, "His Majesty has already concluded negotiations with the Spirit Realm."

"But the terms will be very brutal!"

"Brutal?"

Xu Yang's eyes narrowed; he licked his lips, "I'd like to know, just how brutal will it be?"