Chapter 649: Chapter 649: Entering the Secret Realm

Seeing that the Sword Array Masters stopped complaining, Master Song smirked and continued: “Additionally, there’s another thing I have to announce. This month, we need to send two Sword Array Masters to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. No need to get anxious, everyone. The other halls will also need to send personnel to the Secret Realm. There’s nothing much to say about this; it’s a must-do task.”

“Let’s discuss who to send this month. As for the situation next month, we will decide then!” Master Song looked around and said.

“Sect Leader, why send us to the Holy Yuan Secret Realm? Aren’t new Sword Array Stones being sent to the Secret Realm every day? Why assign two Sword Array Masters there when they’re not needed? Isn’t this redundant?” A Sword Array Master asked curiously.

“I heard that some incredible treasure has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm, so the sect is increasing its efforts in the exploration of the realm. In the future, the entire Sword Array Hall and even the whole sect may move into the Secret Realm. For now, we are just laying the groundwork!” Master Song responded: “The daily tasks for those going will be the same as here; repairing damaged Sword Stones and creating new Sword Array Stones. There’s no need to fight anyone!”

“Also, in addition to the regular monthly benefits, those going to the Secret Realm will receive an extra reward of 300 points!” Master Song announced.

Hum~

The Secret Realm was dangerous, so many people were reluctant to go. However, upon hearing that the reward was so generous, many people were tempted and began discussing it among themselves.

“Actually, as long as we don’t enter those disputed areas, it’s not as dangerous as people say in the Secret Realm…” A young Sword Array Master hesitated.

“The reward is high, but it’s risking our lives…” Sun Changlin’s face was somewhat ugly.

“Secret Realm? Is it very dangerous?” Song Jian feigned curiosity.

“Oh, I forgot, Song Jian. You were just promoted to a direct disciple not long ago and probably don’t know much about the Secret Realm.” Sun Changlin slapped his forehead and said.

“Song Jian, what do you think is most important to you right now?” Sun Changlin asked.

“Cultivation techniques, skills, pills?” Song Jian pondered.

“Resources, ultimately, it all comes down to resources!” Sun Changlin said: “The equipment you wear, the sword in your hand, the pills you use regularly–all of these things are resources!”

“Secret Realms represent a massive amount of resources! Some realms are naturally formed, containing many natural treasures like precious herbs and minerals, fertile Spirit Fields, and various types of spirit beasts. Some realms are created by ancient practitioners who cultivated their private worlds. Such realms are even more valuable than naturally formed realms. The Holy Yuan Secret Realm is the kind of realm created by ancient practitioners.”

“Besides the resources found in natural secret realms, the most important thing is the blessings left by the ancient practitioners. The cultivation methods inherited from ancient times are worth a fortune each. This is why our Qingyun Sword Sect and the Red-sun Sect have been fighting for so long. I guess that an ancient relic left by ancient practitioners has been discovered in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm…” Sun Changlin glanced around and whispered:

Song Jian was stunned. What Sun Changlin described was different from what he had imagined. In the gaming world, secret realms were merely instances for leveling-up and acquiring high-level equipment. However, here, it seemed more like the private garden of some ancient powerhouse.

“I’m getting old, and the Secret Realm is too dangerous for me!” Sun Changlin turned to Song Jian and said: “You’re still young, and you should seize the opportunity to explore the Secret Realm. Who knows, you might get lucky and obtain a cultivation technique left by an ancient practitioner. That could propel you to great heights!”

“Song Jian, Li Xi, this month, you two go to the Secret Realm. Stay in Qingyun Town and don’t go out. Just make a few Sword Array Stones and repair some damaged Sword Array Stones every day. Think of it as a change of environment to relax!” Master Song called out their names directly.

Song Jian was taken aback, not expecting Master Song to pick him to go into the Secret Realm. In fact, he had already seen a few Sword Array Masters showing their intention to go, but Master Song ignored them and picked him instead.

“Master Song, I’ve only just started learning sword arrays, I’m afraid I’m not qualified yet?” Song Jian showed a bitter smile on his face as he spoke to Master Song.

“It’s okay. The task in the Secret Realm is much easier than outside. You are now a qualified Sword Array Master and can fully take on the task!” Master Song grinned;

Song Jian nodded and didn’t refuse any further. In fact, he was quite interested in the Holy Yuan Secret Realm and wanted to take a look.

At present, most of Qingyun Sword Sect’s strength had been focused on the Holy Yuan Secret Realm. If anything were to go wrong there, the strength of Qingyun Sword Sect would be greatly diminished. This was advantageous news for Song Jian.

The next day, Song Jian and another man named Li Xi followed Master Song toward the back of Qingyun Peak.

Along the way, the three of them passed through five or six checkpoints and numerous hidden guards. Song Jian could feel the gazes coming from the shadows. The entire back mountain area seemed unremarkable, but surprisingly, it was the most tightly guarded place in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect.

The trio walked all the way to a secluded valley at the rear mountain, where they saw a man sleeping on a huge rock, holding a sword in his arms. Next to him was a wine gourd, from which a strong aroma wafted out and gradually dispersed.

“Honorable Uncle, by the sect leader’s orders, I’m bringing my disciples into the Secret Realm. Please check and verify!” Master Song respectfully bowed to the man who was sound asleep.

“Alright, just go in. Don’t disturb my sleep!” The man on the rock, seemingly annoyed, turned over and said.

“Let’s go.” Master Song shook his head and smiled bitterly, leading Song Jian and the other person toward the cliff in front of them.

The entrance to the Secret Realm was hidden within this cliff face. Master Song took out a token and pressed a seemingly inconspicuous spot on the cliff.

Soon, the surface of the rugged cliff began to ripple like water waves. A dazzling white light shot out from the center of the waves, and then spread out in all directions. Eventually, an oval-shaped white light gate formed and slowly stabilized.

“This is the entrance. Follow me in, one at a time!” After finishing his words, Master Song took the lead and stepped into the light gate.

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