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Azure Wind Secret Realm A new day has begun, and if it weren't for the hidden dangers, this place would undoubtedly be a beautiful spot. The fragrant grass stretches endlessly, and green trees provide shade. There may be small streams weaving through or little beasts playing within. Unfortunately, beneath this glamorous exterior lies a bloody lesson.
The fragrant grass is nourished by blood. The green trees are sustained by countless bones. The playful little beasts quickly become food for the Fierce Beast. Such cruelty happens every day.
However, this place also nurtures many treasures, and despite the dangers, many people continue to explore with enthusiasm. In a remote corner of the Azure Wind Secret Realm, three individuals are discussing something intently.
“Wang Shixiong, are there really treasures here?” Chen Li asked with some doubt. What lay before them was a bare little hill, ordinary and without any special features.
“Hehe, how could I deceive you? This information was told to me by my Father. When they entered the Azure Wind Secret Realm, he discovered the secret here. Unfortunately, he was alone at that time and too weak. Plus, with limited time, he ultimately gave up,” Wang Wei explained nonchalantly.
“Wang Shixiong, then what exactly is here? Is it really as precious as you say? We have wasted quite a bit of time for this,” Li Xin chimed in, still somewhat skeptical. There was nothing on this little hill; no sign of treasure.
“Don’t worry, the treasure is right on this little hill—or rather, I shouldn’t call it a little hill. Don’t you find it strange that nothing grows on this hill?” Seeing the questioning looks from the two, Wang Wei continued, “It’s simple; this is not just any little hill but a high-level Fierce Beast, the Earth Armored Turtle.”
“What? The Earth Armored Turtle? How could it be so large?” The two's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe this answer. However, after observing for a while, they began to notice some clues.
“When I first learned about it, I was also very surprised. This one is at least twice the size of an ordinary Earth Armored Turtle. However, my Father, although he didn’t succeed in capturing it at that time, did manage to obtain a small fragment of its Tortoise Shell. So there’s no doubt that this is an Earth Armored Turtle.”
“Wang Shixiong, is the treasure you obtained from this Earth Armored Turtle?”
“Correct; to be precise, it’s on the Tortoise Shell of this Earth Armored Turtle. The small piece of Tortoise Shell my Father obtained had several inscriptions on it, which is why we came here.”
“Inscribed on the Tortoise Shell? Could it be some kind of technique or martial skill?” Li Xin suddenly thought of something and exclaimed with bright eyes.
“Hehe, yes indeed; it’s techniques and martial skills. This Earth Armored Turtle has a total of thirteen pieces of Tortoise Shell Fragment. If I’m not mistaken, each piece should contain a unique technique or martial skill,” Wang Wei said excitedly, seemingly envisioning the scene after their harvest.
"Ha ha, having thirteen types of martial arts or something like Movement Technique is definitely a big gain. You all did well this time." A voice suddenly rang out behind the three.
"You... how did you get here? Could it be..." Wang Wei's expression changed when he saw someone appear behind him, and he immediately thought of something, casting a dark glance at the two people beside him.
"This time we really have to thank Wang Shixiong. Without you, we wouldn't have found this place." Chen Li had a smile on his face as he slowly stepped back to stand next to the person who had just appeared.
"Chen Li, you actually betrayed us. I trusted you so much along the way with Wang Shixiong and took care of you." Li Xin shouted angrily, his finger trembling with rage as he pointed at him.
"There's no point in saying this now. Since we're all here, let's cooperate together. None of us can handle this Earth Armored Turtle alone." Wang Wei said coldly, looking at the others, clearly not trusting anyone at this moment.
"Alright, we have no objections. Thirteen Tortoise Shell Fragments, we'll split them evenly." Chen Li didn't want to complicate things further; he just wanted to get the items quickly. Delaying any longer could lead to trouble.
The Earth Armored Turtle was naturally lethargic; when it fell into a deep sleep, it would be in a state of apparent death without any consumption. So it was not surprising for it to sleep for several years.
After the four reached an agreement, they observed the massive Earth Armored Turtle and then directly moved into action. In their view, four people dealing with one Earth Armored Turtle should not pose much of a problem.
Half a day later, on an open plain, two groups were facing off against each other: disciples from the Tiger Howl Sect and disciples from the Yunxing Sect. In the distance, two disciples from the Azure Wind Sword Sect were watching and pointing at them, discussing something.
With a loud 'bang', a figure staggered and flew over from afar, crashing to the ground, instantly drawing the attention of all three parties. It was unclear what had happened to this person to cause such a reaction.
"Hey... it's actually Wang Wei. His strength isn't bad; how did he end up like this?" The person who fell to the ground was severely injured. Normally, it wouldn't be life-threatening, but judging by his appearance, he seemed to have been fleeing for his life and had wasted precious time for treatment—now it looked like there was no hope left.
As for identity, the people from Yunxing Sect had already recognized him; he was indeed the one who had previously targeted the Earth Armored Turtle. There were supposed to be four people in total; for some reason, only he managed to escape.
"There... there’s a new Profound-Level Cultivation Method, this is... the Map... Earth Armored Turtle... incredible..." Wang Wei's voice was intermittent and very weak. However, everyone present was sharp-eyed and sharp-eared; how could they not understand what he was saying?
Wang Wei finished speaking, as if he had exhausted all his strength, and then he breathed his last.
No one cared about his life or death; everyone focused on the sheepskin scroll in his hand, which must be the so-called map.
The disciples of the Three Factions glanced at the map, their eyes shifting to the other two factions, unsure of what they were thinking. The scene fell silent for a moment, perhaps contemplating the possibilities of this matter. Or maybe they were considering how to get their hands on the map.
The Xuan-level martial arts are techniques practiced by powerful warriors, but not everyone has the opportunity to learn them. Some scattered cultivators or martial artists without much background still practice Huang-level techniques.
"Xuan-level martial arts, I didn't expect to encounter such a situation; I wonder if it's true or false." Unbeknownst to the people from the Three Factions, Ren Pingsheng stood twenty zhang away in a shadow, lightly furrowing his brow as his thoughts churned. He couldn't be sure about this news either.
"Regardless of its authenticity, since we've come across it, we should follow and take a look. Perhaps there will be some good opportunities; it would be a pity to miss out." He certainly didn't have the ability to stealthily take the map under the watchful eyes of four people.
Even if he succeeded, he would likely be hunted down by hundreds of disciples from the Three Factions. It would be better to follow behind and let them scout the way first. If anything happened, he would have enough time to respond.
"I think we should discuss this map; we can't just stand here in silence," Wu Yang from Tiger Howl Sect asked with a somewhat unfriendly expression.
Indeed, this person was Wu Yang, whom Ren Pingsheng had already recognized. However, they had only crossed paths once, so they were acquainted but not deeply connected or hostile.
"Hehe, Wu Yang, I heard you visited our Canglan Sword Sect not long ago; it's a pity I didn't meet you then. Otherwise, I would have liked to see your skills," said Su Xu, the second-ranked inner disciple of Canglan Sword Sect.
"Hmph, there will naturally be opportunities in the future. I wonder what you from Yunxing Sect think; don't plan on monopolizing it."
"Alright then, among us present here, I don't want any other people joining in." Jiang Buhui, also a top-five disciple from Yunxing Sect, stepped forward.
"Hehe, things like Xuan-level martial arts are naturally better kept known to fewer people. Otherwise, if some powerful figures show up, we definitely won't get our share. But we all need to take a look at this map," Wu Yang said with an approving expression while ensuring that everything was tightly controlled.
"This is natural; the three of us will each remember the Map. This way, we won't have to constantly guard against each other." The three who stood out from the Three Factions picked up the Map and gathered together to take a look, all of them memorizing it carefully. The others merely stood by, not making any moves.
"Alright, let's set off. Although that place is remote, if someone accidentally stumbles upon it, it could be problematic."
The group of ten quickly departed, as if the previous confrontation had never occurred. Only a single corpse remained, lying desolately on the ground.
"Well, there’s actually someone here. Such an impressive concealment technique; I can't believe I didn't notice it before." Just as Ren Pingsheng was about to make a move, he suddenly stopped. His expression was one of surprise as he stared at a large tree thirty yards away.
A figure emerged from within without warning, as if the person had blended into the tree itself.
"It’s actually him; this is truly incredible. But what kind of Movement Technique is that? He can use the cover of the trees to mask his presence. This Wu Zhi Dao is indeed mysterious." If it weren't for a slight fluctuation he noticed at the end, Ren Pingsheng would not have detected him at all.
Wu Zhi Dao, a disciple of the Yunxing Sect who had given him a sense of mystery since Wanzang Valley, left him at a loss for words. This person seemed unremarkable, yet he always managed to turn danger into safety. At least that was how Ren Pingsheng felt; he had never encountered such a situation before.
"Forget it; I won't worry about him. However, having someone like this around seems to add quite a few variables this time." After observing Wu Zhi Dao examining the corpse for a moment, he directly pursued the ten people who had left earlier. Ren Pingsheng then stepped out from the shadows with a contemplative expression.
"The Azure Wind Secret Realm unexpectedly has a Profound-Level Cultivation Method emerging; this is quite surprising. But I'm afraid many people will face misfortune because of it. Fortunately, only these few know about it; if word gets out, it might lead to a major conflict among the Three Factions. But with four days left until it ends, it's hard to say!"
He muttered to himself for a few moments before vanishing from sight. The area fell silent once more, with no one else emerging.
Not long after, a passing Fierce Beast spotted the body on the ground and excitedly began to feast on it. In the end, only a few fragments of bones and pools of blood remained.
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