You Cultivate, I Farm

Chapter 336: The Secret Realm Is Too Dangerous

In the desolate palace.

Lu Xuan's figure moved like floating light, speeding past.

As early as in the medicine garden, he had sensed something amiss in this secret realm.

From the information of the aberrant spiritual species, he learned that the fifth-grade Longevity Peaches had long been affected by sinister energy, transforming into aberrant Longevity Peaches.

This indicated the presence of sinister forces within the secret realm, with an aura far from ordinary.

Upon entering the jade stone room, four treasures stirred much contention, and Lu Xuan also sensed the mysteries within.

Rather than sealing the four treasures, it seemed they sealed the countless black energies at the bottom.

And from the external signs of the four treasures, one could discern their functions of absorption, suppression, and refinement upon the black energies.

All these factors indicated a powerful sinister presence concealed within the black energies at the bottom. Breaking the seal and retrieving the treasures would naturally release the sinister aura within.

Lu Xuan didn't give it a chance to regain strength, directly opening the fifth-grade *Pure Yang True Fire Scroll*, using the remaining soul of the Golden Crow to unleash the pure Yang flames, burning away the sinister aura inside.

As for using up such a precious opportunity of the Golden Crow's remaining soul in the secret realm, Lu Xuan didn't feel it was much of a loss. After all, he could recharge it with the pure Yang flames afterwards.

Most importantly, preserving his own life was paramount.

During his departure from the desolate island, Lu Xuan noticed many family cultivators and wandering cultivators on the island.

He found a secluded corner, removed the fourth-grade *Thousand-Faced Phantom*, and resumed his identity as an ordinary spiritual plant cultivator.

Without further delay, he directly passed through the broken water barrier and returned to the Song family's treasure ship.

"Senior Lu, you finally came out!"

Upon seeing Lu Xuan's figure, Song Yu, the head of the Song family, immediately relaxed.

Although he had great confidence in Lu Xuan, he had been anxious all along.

If Lu Xuan had encountered an accident in the secret realm, suffered serious injuries, or even perished, it would be difficult for him to explain to the Sky Sword Sect.

"Yeah, fortunately, I survived by a hair's breadth."

Lu Xuan sat down and said calmly.

"Senior, did you find any opportunities in the secret realm?"

Song Yu probed.

"There were too many Foundation Establishment cultivators inside, and many of them were far stronger than me. It's already good enough to come out safely."

"As for opportunities, I just dealt with a few third-grade demonic beasts and obtained some spiritual medicines and seeds."

Lu Xuan casually replied.

He detailed the Ice Illusion Toad and the peculiar stone formation to the Song family cultivators, so they could avoid some detours when entering.

"Friend Song, I didn't expect to see you again outside the secret realm."

Shortly after Lu Xuan's return, Shi Zhong and Zhou Bingyu arrived together, visibly relaxed upon seeing him.

"Where did Senior Lu go after passing through the stone maze? We haven't seen your trace."

The three exchanged information about what they saw and heard in the secret realm, and Zhou Bingyu curiously asked.

"I went through twists and turns. After coming out of that strange stone formation, I originally wanted to go directly into the palace and meet up with you two to search for treasures."

"But unexpectedly, a spiritual insect I usually keep suddenly showed abnormal reactions."

"Following the guidance of the insect, I entered a remote medicine garden and found some spiritual seeds and medicines."

Lu Xuan said calmly, his expression unchanged.

"After thoroughly searching the medicine garden, I was slower than most cultivators in entering the palace. I only wandered around the bottom floor of the palace."

"Later, I wanted to go to the core area above to take a look, but I accidentally discovered a passage where more than one Foundation Establishment cultivator had died. There were strong aura fluctuations above the palace. After careful consideration, I had no choice but to give up and go to other places in the secret realm to hunt demonic beasts and search for spiritual medicines."

Lu Xuan said, half-truthfully.

"We indeed stayed on the top floor of the palace for quite a while."

Shi Zhong nodded gently.

"Both of you are from major sects and stand out among the crowd. You managed to obtain treasures and opportunities from those mid to late Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"I wonder what treasures and opportunities you two obtained? Can you show me?"

Lu Xuan praised them and inquired.

"Senior Lu, you're overpraising us."

Shi Zhong's eyes flashed with a subtle embarrassment.

"Although we entered the core area of the secret realm together, our strength is among the lowest compared to several other cultivators. Despite our efforts, we were still unable to compete with those powerful independent cultivators in the mid to late Foundation Establishment stage."

"Is that so? Then, it's a pity."

Lu Xuan sounded genuinely regretful.

"Having treasures within reach but missing them is indeed regrettable. Two friends, alas..."

"Unfortunately, my strength is too weak, and I don't have the qualifications to compete for treasures. Otherwise, with the cooperation of two friends, we might have been able to seize one or two high-grade treasures."

He sighed at last.

"Friend Lu, your goodwill is already commendable."

Shi Zhong said gently.

"As for regrets, although unavoidable, they are acceptable. After all, the gap in strength is too great, and we have plenty of treasures on us, so we are not so eager."

"Most importantly, we managed to preserve our own lives."

"Friend Lu, you don't know how dangerous the situation was at that time. Apart from the two of us, all the others were Foundation Establishment cultivators in the mid to late stage."

"And there was one particularly despicable person, who, although appearing to be on par with us, actually possessed a powerful sword talisman that could easily kill a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator with a single strike!"

Shi Zhong gritted his teeth, showing disdain for the behavior of that last stranger who pretended to be weak.

"A sword talisman that can easily kill a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator? Even in the Sky Sword Sect, such a treasure is rarely seen, let alone appearing in this secret realm."

Lu Xuan inwardly regarded Shi Zhong's attitude as envy and jealousy towards himself, and he echoed in agreement.

"I wonder how the final outcome of their fight was? Who ultimately obtained those four treasures..."

"Considering the power of that pure white flame at the end, many cultivators should have perished."

Shi Zhong sighed softly.

"According to what Friend Shi said, more than one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the mid to late stage perished inside the secret realm."

Lu Xuan shook his head lightly.

"The secret realm is indeed too dangerous. Someone like me is more suitable for cultivating spiritual plants and raising spiritual beasts."

He showed a hint of lingering fear on his face, self-deprecatingly saying, as if he were extremely fortunate to have returned safely from the secret realm, having picked up a life.

"The most important things in the secret realm have already been discovered. Further exploration will only yield some demonic beasts to hunt, spiritual medicines, and materials. There's no need to harbor any unrealistic expectations."

Shi Zhong concluded.

"Friend Lu, both of us need to go back and recuperate. After some time, when the turmoil in the secret realm subsides, we'll find you to go fishing for sea creatures."

"Oh, and regarding the Gathering Spirit Essence that I promised you before, I obtained it on a small island before entering the secret realm. It's just right to give it to you now."

Shi Zhong took out a bottle of clear liquid from his storage bag.

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