"What?"
Ye Kai suddenly stood up, a terrifying aura like a mountain descended, startling the birds and beasts in the forest into chaos.
"Lord God, there is indeed a Spatial Secret Realm shrouded by a formation here, which is the Cave spoken of by Voidwalker Fang Zheng and the others. However, it seems that the formation has already been damaged," the deity said seriously, pointing to the sky.
"Really?" Ye Kai asked anxiously. "Can we enter now?"
This was his first encounter with the Cultivation System. Although what he had previously known as Rune Technology was also powerful, it was generally similar to magic. As a descendant of the Huaxia Yanhuang, what could compare to the weight of 'cultivating immortality' in his heart?
"Rest assured, Lord God. We must first open a breach to allow someone to explore. After all, we are not very familiar with the Cultivation System. If we rush in recklessly, it could lead to serious problems..."
The deity looked at him with some concern. Ye Kai understood that he was being a bit impatient; no one knew his obsession with cultivating immortality better than the deity.
However, there was no need to rush at this moment. As long as he remained here, this Spatial Secret Realm would eventually change hands.
The Xuanxu Wuliang Zhuanjie Sutra was said to be the name of the technique practiced by an immortal from the Early Tang period. It was rumored that he left behind a treasure, though its specific effects were not detailed; it remained in this place for those fated to find it.
Ever since he learned from Voidwalker and Fang Zheng about a shocking piece of news, he hurriedly made his way to Sichuan Shennongjia.
This was not only where the Azure Dragon was discovered but also the last place where that immortal from the Early Tang period closed himself off before ascending. He couldn't help but think deeply about it.
At the same time, Sichuan boasted many famous mountains and rivers—Qingcheng, Emei, Mount Shu—any ancient legend related to this place was undoubtedly a Taoist Sacred Ground and also one of the most renowned places for sword immortals.
As a result, the so-called plot of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer was completely cast aside from his mind.
Upon hearing this news and the divine revelation of the existence of the Spatial Secret Realm, he could no longer remain carefree.
Looking down at the mountain village named Kunqiu, a thoughtful expression crossed his face. No wonder there were so many strongmen among these seemingly ordinary villagers.
Even those who did not understand martial arts could still tear apart tigers and leopards with their terrifying strength.
Kunqiu was located on the eastern side of Shennongjia, nestled within a gorge, featuring a wooden stockade no taller than twenty meters. The population was around four hundred, which might not even be a drop in the ocean amidst these endless mountains.
Yet within this hundred-mile scope, Kunqiu was one of the most powerful villages.
Coincidentally, to the north of Kunqiu lay another village, Zhu Ma Village, which was nearly equal in strength to Kunqiu. Due to frequent disputes during hunting seasons, the relationship between the two villages had always been strained.
However, these two villages shared a peculiar tradition and understanding: they would worship the land every five years.
The site of the worship was precisely where Ye Kai stood, and each time a ceremony was held, something would appear in the sky—sometimes even spiritual fruits or herbs would descend.
Now, with two years still remaining until the next ceremony, he could not wait that long.
In the blink of an eye, three hours had passed.
That morning, both Kunqiu and Zhu Ma villagers heard a deafening and terrifying roar.
Immediately after, the ground shook violently as boundless radiance burst forth from the sky.
“Hahaha, this place has indeed become a land without a master!”
Ye Kai felt as if time had stretched into eternity. Facing the cultivators in the so-called "Cave," or what could also be called the "Cave of Fortune" within the Spatial Secret Realm, he was practically drooling with anticipation.
Elixirs, cultivation techniques, material treasures, and Earth Spirit Beasts—were these not all within his grasp?
Although the commotion this time was quite significant, he couldn't care less. He transformed into a gust of wind and shot upwards. After soaring over three hundred meters high, his vision suddenly brightened.
In the blink of an eye, he found himself suspended one meter above the ground.
The azure sky was as beautiful as a painting, with clouds that seemed lighter and more ethereal than those of the mortal realm. Surrounding him were majestic mountains, and from high above came the occasional calls of cranes—a true scene from an immortal's cave.
"Lord God, come quickly! This place is truly beautiful!"
The deity stood on a low hill, giggling, adorned with a flower crown woven from unknown blooms that made her look like a fairy.
Ye Kai was startled by her words and snapped back to reality. He slowly flew toward the hilltop and saw a simple bamboo hut. Outside grew several plum trees, which were currently in full bloom—some blossoms were as vibrant as dawn, while others were as white as pure snow. He instantly fell in love with this place.
Before he even landed, he noticed that in front of the modest bamboo hut stood not only several proud Plum Trees but also a cushion placed beneath one of them. In front of the cushion was a Bamboo Table that shimmered with a warm hue, upon which sat a steaming cup of Clear Tea.
Next to the Clear Tea was a delicately crafted Coiled Dragon Tripod. Besides these two items, there was also a Jade Tablet, a Bamboo Scroll, and a Jewel.
Ye Kai finally understood why the deity was laughing so joyfully. The fragrant aroma wafting through the air invigorated him; just catching a whiff made him feel refreshed as if his entire being had been cleansed by this scent.
With the other remarkable items around him, he realized that he had struck it rich just by entering!
"Deity, are you sure this Clear Tea was here before we arrived?" Ye Kai asked excitedly, reaching out instinctively before suddenly recalling something and immediately becoming cautious.
"Yes, Lord God, this cup of Clear Tea has been here for at least three hours, yet look, it still emits a light steam and a faint fragrance. This is truly remarkable."
The deity was equally astonished. Imitating Ye Kai, he stepped forward and gently touched the teacup. Instantly, two beams of white light sparkled in his eyes. Moments later, he suddenly exclaimed in delight, "Lord God, this teacup is actually a treasure! It contains a runic array that can gather Magic Energy... oh no, wait, it's Earth Spirit Energy!"
"If this cup of tea has indeed existed since the Early Tang period, then it must have been around for at least a thousand years!"
A thousand years!!!
Ye Kai was also excited. In the Cultivation System, anything that spanned over a millennium could almost be classified as Material Treasure; it simply could not be 'expired.'
"Get it analyzed immediately! I want to know its specific effects, and leave nothing behind from here..."
Before he finished speaking, he released thousands of Multifunctional Detectors and hundreds of disc-like Type Aircraft. "Scan this secret realm thoroughly! I want to know everything about this place—remember, everything!!!"
At that moment, a Crimson Bird fluttered down and landed on a plum branch. After preening its feathers a few times, it suddenly tilted its head in confusion and looked at him.
Confusion?!
Suddenly jolted awake, he realized with excitement that this was indeed a place related to cultivators. It was entirely possible for a Spirit Beast or something similar to appear.
Psychokinesis surged forth and instantly enveloped the Crimson Bird tightly. However, to his surprise, he felt an overwhelming force descend upon him. With a loud 'bang!', golden stars danced before Ye Kai's eyes.
"What terrifying strength!" He gasped as he looked at the bird whose eyes were filled with anger.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and immediately exerted all his strength. His Dual Eyes turned pitch black, and the long-dormant Psychokinesis pressed down like a tangible force, instantly suppressing the bird.
"Chirp!!!"
Suddenly, the Crimson Bird let out an astonishingly sharp cry, and with a loud bang, it transformed into a fireball three meters in diameter, exploding with a roar.
"Flame Vermilion Bird?"
The deity gathered everything into the System Space and immediately flashed into the air, looking seriously at its owner, Gorgeous Feathers, a bird that resembled both a phoenix and a peacock.
With a chubby finger pointing upwards, a light sphere projection about six hundred meters in diameter suddenly descended, casting a beam of light that enveloped the Fierce Bird, which stood over two meters tall with an eight-meter wingspan.
"Chirp!!!"
The Flame Vermilion Bird's dragon-sized eyes burned with fierce flames. Amidst the booming sounds, the Fierce Bird transformed into a massive fireball, repeatedly crashing against the light beam.
"Hmph, even if you are a dragon, don't think you can act recklessly in the hands of a deity!"
At this moment, the deity seemed to be provoked by the Fierce Bird. An overwhelming divine authority descended with a shockwave; the light beam trembled and with a loud bang, the Flame Vermilion Bird, which had turned into a fireball, was instantly smashed to the ground, creating a deep pit three meters wide.
Watching as blood sprayed from the Fierce Bird's mouth and its feathers scattered everywhere, Ye Kai grinned and turned away, feeling an overwhelming pity for it. If it showed some cuteness, perhaps the deity would be gentler.
Despite Ye Kai appearing obedient and lovely like a fairy beside him, anyone who dared to provoke would find that the deity did not care who they were or how powerful their background was; as long as he did not intervene, they would definitely face severe consequences.
"Wow!"
This secret realm is actually as vast as Huaxia in reality?!!!
Looking at the data displayed on the Light Screen, Ye Kai felt a surge of anxiety once again...
This so-called Cave, this Spatial Secret Realm, was actually over nine million square kilometers?
It was practically a world of its own!
Could it be that the so-called Cave of Fortune mentioned in Ancient Legend was this vast?
This was simply unbelievable!
The surroundings ended in a void; even Titanium Alloy would be instantly consumed and dissolved by that strange, swirling gray mist?
What a terrifying force! Perhaps this was the Chaotic Airflow?
No, no, it's better not to make wild guesses. The priority now is to gather everything in this 'world.'
Especially those few items just obtained; perhaps all the answers lie within them!
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