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Zhao Yang arrived near the mountains where the Haotian Secret Realm was located. He bid farewell to the young man who had saved his mother with medicine. He had intended to share some life lessons with the young man, as if it weren't for his intervention today, the young man would have died. However, he realized that there were countless people like him in the world, and even if he spoke to him, it might not make a difference. They were not familiar with each other, and the young man's gaze was filled with fear; even if he listened, it wouldn't be sincere. So, he chose to remain silent and left without looking back.
"Ah, when will I be able to make friends with someone like him?" the young man murmured as he watched Zhao Yang's distant figure fade away.
Zhao Yang reached the entrance of the Haotian Secret Realm, where a massive crowd had gathered. Countless cultivators surrounded the area, disciples from various sects escorted by their elders.
"Little brother, you must be here for the Haotian Secret Realm trial, right? There's still two hours until it starts. Come take a look; I have cultivation method manuals, healing holy medicines, battle artifacts, and void-breaking talismans—everything you need! Once you enter the Haotian Secret Realm, you'll inevitably face some fierce battles. It's wise to buy some essential items for your journey here. You can also store your treasures with me; when you come out, I won't charge you a penny and will even give you two bottles of elixirs," a short and thin old man called out to Zhao Yang, speaking mysteriously.
"Isn't it true that if I can't come out, all those things will belong to you?" Zhao Yang smiled brightly and asked with interest.
"Well... of course," the old man hesitated upon realizing that Zhao Yang was knowledgeable about these matters. It was difficult to deceive someone who understood the trade; most of his elixirs were either fake or of poor quality.
"Come over here; my prices are cheaper than his!" another vendor shouted at Zhao Yang.
"What do you mean by that, Old Li? Do you even understand the rules? How many times do I have to tell you not to steal my customers? You're really something!" the old man yelled angrily.
The two argued back and forth without resolution while Zhao Yang ignored them. He looked at the various stalls set up by cultivators along the roadside, selling all sorts of peculiar items—mostly elixirs and low-tier artifacts, along with some talismans. There were thousands of stalls in total.
The currency used for trading was primarily low-grade spirit stones. Spirit stones are rare stones containing a small amount of spirit energy; their intrinsic value is not very high but are recognized as currency in the cultivation world. Next in line is Essence Stone, which is extremely precious and rarely seen by ordinary cultivators. Thus, few cultivators are willing to use Essence Stones for purchases since they are treasures themselves. One hundred Red Essence Stones equal one Orange Essence Stone; one hundred Orange Essence Stones equal one Yellow Essence Stone; and so on. Of course, some low-tier cultivators living among common folk also accept gold, silver, and jewels as currency. Additionally, bartering is a common practice among many cultivators.
Zhao Yang recalled the incredible Invisibility Talisman and Void Breaking Talisman that Ji Wuyou had given him during their escape. He asked several vendors if they had those talismans for sale. They all claimed to have them, but when Zhao Yang inspected them, he found them all to be fake; these talismans lacked even basic formations and spirit energy. He frowned slightly and asked one vendor again.
The young vendor felt a chill run down his spine under Zhao Yang's glare and stammered, "We do have Invisibility Talismans and Void Breaking Talismans, but they are just basic talismans suitable for ordinary people; they are useless for cultivators. Even so, they are quite expensive. I believe you must be looking for genuine Invisibility Talismans and Void Breaking Talismans—those are rare finds in today's cultivation world that everyone dreams of possessing. Even a sect leader might not have one; they are often priceless and if available for sale, they are usually bought by major sects to bestow upon their strongest genius disciples for protection."
"I don't know why it is like this. Could it be that the masters of Talisman crafting in the Cultivation world have all perished?" Zhao Yang asked in confusion.
The Young Cultivator sighed upon hearing this and said, "Sigh, Talisman crafting used to be quite popular. However, ever since the end of the ancient era, the Spirit Energy of heaven and earth has undergone drastic changes, causing cultivators' progress to stagnate for a long time. Many people are unwilling to study the methods of Talisman creation anymore. The path of Talismans is inherently time-consuming and labor-intensive, and only those with exceptional intelligence or extraordinary talent in the Tao of Talismans can learn it. With the depletion of Spirit Energy in the Five Elements Continent, various overlords and sect leaders do not recommend practicing the Tao of Talismans. No sect offers courses on this subject, so one can only rely on self-study. As a result, very few can become masters of Talisman crafting. It is said that the price of a Sky-Piercing Talisman is now comparable to that of a Low-Level Dao Artifact! This is truly an ultimate life-saving Talisman!"
Zhao Yang nodded, surprised to learn how precious the Void Breaking Talisman was. Remembering how Ji Wuyou had given him a life-saving Talisman before, he finally understood why the other two elders had shown such astonished expressions.
"Then let me ask again, where can I buy storage bags or treasures that contain storage space?" Zhao Yang asked again. In his previous life, he had seen storage treasures mentioned many times in novels, but since arriving in the Cultivation world, he had not heard anyone mention storage bags or Storage Rings.
Clearly taken aback, the cultivator raised the burlap sack in his hand and asked, "Is this what you mean?"
"Forget I asked," Zhao Yang said as he turned to leave.
After Zhao Yang walked away, the Young Cultivator stood there for a moment, muttering softly to himself, "Could he be referring to the legendary Heaven and Earth Ring?"
"A treasure map for the Haotian Secret Realm, along with miraculous places explored by senior experts, is being sold at a bargain! Only one copy available!" shouted another cultivator.
Hearing this call, Zhao Yang felt a stir in his heart. If he could buy a guidebook for navigating the Haotian Secret Realm before entering it, it would save him a lot of time. He quickly browsed through all the stalls but found nothing that piqued his interest. The Spirit Pearl on his chest also did not heat up or vibrate, indicating that it was unimpressed as well. However, he was quite interested in an ancient-looking Cultivation Method book. Having given all his wealth to his family and with only a few spirit stones left on him, he thought of a good plan.
Zhao Yang made his way into the crowd among thousands of stalls, closed his eyes, and activated his Divine Sense reading ability. Suddenly, it felt as if all the surrounding noise had quieted down. Countless characters flew from various books into Zhao Yang's mind as endless thoughts began to whirl within him. He was increasingly amazed as he observed many ordinary cultivators' methods and an expansive scroll depicting the Haotian Secret Realm unfolded in his mind!
Just when Zhao Yang felt overwhelmed and decided to stop, his eyes sparkled with brilliance. This time he had gained insights into various sects' Cultivation Methods and benefited greatly from them. He developed a deeper understanding of his own Foundation Establishment Stage's basic Cultivation Method. The Foundation Establishment Stage is meant to solidify one's foundation; achieving success at this level will undoubtedly benefit future Dao Fruits immensely. Being the owner of a Perfect Foundation Cauldron himself, he now comprehended multiple Cultivation Methods and techniques more profoundly than before. Concepts that once seemed obscure gradually became clearer.
"The greatest secret of the Haotian Secret Realm," Zhao Yang murmured to himself as he narrowed his eyes and fixed his gaze on the cultivators who had begun entering the Haotian Secret Realm one after another.
The night will bring two more updates, entering the Haotian Secret Realm, where countless talents will emerge! The greatest upheaval from the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Core Formation Stage is about to begin!
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