Chapter 121: Chapter 112: Entering the Secret Realm, Encirclement!

"He really won!"

"This person has such a powerful Spiritual Sense and tactics. The Su Family member couldn’t withstand even three moves before him!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"The field hides the Qilin, who says Humble Lineage disciples are inferior?!"

Gu Yuan’s decisive victory greatly boosted the spirits of the Humble Lineage disciples, and they couldn’t help but praise, their eyes lighting up with hope.

Some disciples even stopped looking at the subsequent Spiritual Qi and instead turned their gaze towards Gu Yuan, contemplating deeply.

The reason Humble Lineage disciples are so eager for their side to win big and secure a place is because they have their own thoughts.

Because this Flowing Cloud Banquet is different from past ones, the winners can enter the Ancient Mountain Secret Realm to compete for the remaining twenty strands of Spiritual Qi.

If nothing unexpected happens, these twenty strands of Spiritual Qi can at least cultivate over ten Foundation Establishments.

The chance for everyone’s Foundation Establishment is significantly increased compared to before.

As for Noble Family disciples, when they acquire Spiritual Qi, they first consider their own family members, unless there’s no one suitable within the family, otherwise the Spiritual Qi is unlikely to flow out.

And the Seven Vein disciples, which one doesn’t have Junior Brothers or Sisters? If it’s not reserved for their own vein, can it be granted to outsiders?

These disciples enjoy the resources from their family and veins, and naturally, they have the responsibility to support their clan and vein.

Only Humble Lineage disciples, unattached, can select fellow lineage folks as dependents when they gain Spiritual Qi, advancing and retreating together.

Gu Yuan’s victory is not only his own but also provides a greater opportunity for Humble Lineage individuals.

After all, even if Gu Yuan only obtains one more strand of Spiritual Qi in the Secret Realm, it means one more Humble Lineage person can hope to establish a Foundation!

That’s why everyone’s spirits are lifted.

Noble Families and Seven Vein disciples also glance at Gu Yuan with curiosity and uncertainty.

A Humble Lineage disciple winning is surprising enough, but winning so neatly and decisively makes people uneasy.

"Junior Sister Bian, who is this Gu Yuan? Is he perhaps someone cultivated by your Bian Family? Is there a noble lady destined to marry him?"

Beside Bian Chuyao, a young man from the Feng Family asked curiously through sound transmission.

"Senior Brother Gu has exceptional talent, my Bian Family may not be able to cultivate such talent, though I wish to recruit him, but an ordinary noble girl might not be a match for him..."

Bian Family and Feng Family have a good relationship, so Bian Chuyao did not hide her thoughts, sighing slightly.

She wanted to win over Gu Yuan, but this great villain is quite cunning and treacherous. If not for her gift list, he wouldn’t have agreed to join forces with her in the Secret Realm.

An ordinary noble girl, without suitable talent and ability, this great villain probably wouldn’t even glance at.

Although the Bian Family has many noble daughters, the one who might match Gu Yuan, after pondering, seems to be only...

Thinking of this, she quickly shook her head, brushing away distracting thoughts.

Bian Chuyao’s words made the Feng Family disciple’s face change slightly.

He didn’t expect Gu Yuan to not rely on the Bian Family to rise, so where did he get such competence?

Was it the arrangement of Sword Fox Immortal?

For a moment, many gazes looked towards the location of Jade Pot Peak.

Yet Jade Pot Peak, since the Sword Fox Immortal’s beloved disciple passed away, hasn’t recruited disciples for years, and this moment, Jade Pot Peak is empty, no one is present.

...

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Meanwhile, the Magical Combat in the field continues, with one last slot remaining for the Upper Seventh Grade.

But this time, no miracle occurred for the Humble Lineage.

"Innate Qi" was obtained by a Feng Family disciple, Feng Anping. The Feng Family has a unique Secret Technique that greatly enhances the Five Elements True Wheel Diagram, so the Feng Family almost exclusively cultivates this True Map.

Thus, the Upper Seventh Grade slots are determined.

They were won by Zhou Jun, Bian Chuyao, Ji Mobai from Celestial Spirit Peak, Zhuang Kangsheng from Formless Peak, Mo Nanlian from Yingyue Peak, Gu Yuan, and Feng Anping.

Three from Noble Families, three from the Seven Veins, and one from the Humble Lineage.

Even the Golden Core Families saw two surnames failing, and the Seven Veins saw three veins not securing a spot, which was absolutely intolerable for Noble Families and some veins.

So, the competition for the Lower Third Grade slots became even more intense, with almost all cultivators taking turns to try and secure a spot.

In the end, Xiaoo Yi from Cyan Flame Peak exerted himself maximum, defeating seven, securing a spot.

Ruyi Peak’s girl, Si Rujing, won consecutively against eight, securing a spot.

Subsequently, the young Su from the Su Family, who was defeated by Gu Yuan, Su Huazheng also fiercely battled eight, and ultimately barely secured a spot.

Thus, the ten spots are officially decided. Seven Veins and Golden Core Families both have losses, and some who failed to secure Upper Seventh Grade slots fought again in Lower Third Grade. The complex competitive situation drew everyone’s attention.

But this is merely the beginning.

"The slots are divided; proceed to the Secret Realm!"

"Whether you can seize the Spiritual Qi, bridge the gap from thirty years ago with Foundation Establishment disciples, depends on your abilities!"

At the front of the hall, the old priest waved his broad sleeve, and the screen-like jade wall behind the hall rippled like water, gradually becoming transparent until revealing a grand valley filled with Spiritual Qi.

Ji Mobai from Celestial Spirit Peak led the way, entering the Secret Realm alone.

The other vein disciples exchanged glances, seeming to make a tacit agreement before entering the Secret Realm together.

Noble Family disciples also exchanged looks, seemingly communicating covertly, while Su Huazheng shot a fierce glance at Gu Yuan.

Bian Chuyao, however, slightly shook her head and stood with Gu Yuan.

Seeing this, Su Huazheng’s face changed, seemingly incredulous, his expression instantly darkened considerably.

Feng Anping hesitated slightly but also stood beside Bian Chuyao.

Witnessing this scene, Su Huazheng’s face turned incredibly ugly, but he sneered coldly, then walked alone into the Secret Realm, catching up with those ahead.

Then, Gu Yuan and the three others continued together, finally stepping into the Secret Realm.

As they disappeared from view, the others in the hall appeared soulless, silent for a long time.

Yet some seemed hopeful, as if waiting for something.

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...

With one step forward, the world spun.

Gu Yuan felt a slight dizziness, as if somehow advancing thousands of miles in an instant, with an inexplicable fatigue.

But this feeling came quickly and went away quickly.

In just a breath, everything returned to normal.

"Splash!"

Then, the rushing sound of water roared nearby, Gu Yuan looked up to see a massive waterfall descending from the sky, yet behind the waterfall there were no cliffs or rocks, as if a hole opened in the sky, and the Great River water descended from Heaven.

Below the waterfall is a vast blue Great River, waves rolling, extremely majestic.

Within the endless water vapor, a white Spiritual Qi, like a dragon, leaps back and forth in the waterfall and river, constantly absorbing the Essence of Heaven-Earth.

Vitality of the Azure Sea!

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi that can forge the Vast Ocean Dao Foundation is exactly what Gu Yuan needs.

Yet Gu Yuan did not immediately proceed to collect the Spiritual Qi, instead turning to Bian Chuyao who came along.

"I heard Noble Family disciples always advance and retreat together. When Su Huazheng invited you, why did you not agree?"

"Do you think I’m like you? Since I invited you to explore the Secret Realm together, I naturally won’t abandon you. You received my gift list, do you intend to go back on your word?"

Bian Chuyao scoffed, speaking with faint irritation.

Su Huazheng was merely Gu Yuan’s defeated opponent, she wouldn’t abandon the winner in front of her to join forces with a loser, she wasn’t foolish.

Moreover, she knows how many strange tactics this fellow has.

In a Secret Realm, where unrestricted techniques are contested, is his real domain!

"Then why did Junior Brother Feng come?"

Gu Yuan looked at Feng Anping who came along, questioning again.

"I may not know about others, but I know Junior Sister Bian’s ability to judge character. Since she chose you, she must have her reasons."

Feng Anping spoke lightly, while also growing curious about Gu Yuan.

He wanted to see what capabilities this person had, to captivate the Bian Family’s girl, making her follow like a mini entourage.

But Gu Yuan merely shook his head slightly, gazing into the distant sky, sighing:

"It’s a pity, you two have mistaken the person... Gu Yuan is not something desirable."

Upon hearing this, Bian Chuyao and Feng Anping frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

At that moment, six Escape Lights suddenly arrived together, landing beside them, surrounding them.