Chapter 493: Departure

At the Hundred Spirits Sect, in the Earth Fire Hall.

Guang Dongren lay on the floor, eyes tightly shut, a small portion of his fair stomach exposed, snoring.

After a while, his eyelids twitched, and he opened his eyes.

Guang Dongren yawned and sat up.

During their trip to the Golden Sun Sect ruins, Ye Tong and others brought back a batch of thousand-year-old spiritual medicines. Guang Dongren used four of these thousand-year-old spiritual medicines as primary ingredients to create a delicious dish. After eating it, he fell asleep and only awoke after several years.

The cultivation technique he practiced was quite unique: eating and sleeping constituted his training.

He was originally at Core Formation Layer Six. After waking up, he successfully advanced to Core Formation Layer Seven.

"I'm a bit hungry; I should eat something to fill my stomach," he muttered.

Guang Dongren said to himself, then stood up.

Just then, a communication talisman flew in.

Guang Dongren snatched the communication talisman. As he crushed it, Ye Tong's voice suddenly rang out: "Senior Uncle Guang, Senior Wang is here. He's currently at the Sect Leader's residence, chatting with Junior Sister Wang."

"By my reckoning, the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm should be opening soon!"

Guang Dongren stomped his right foot on the ground, transforming into a long rainbow that streaked through the air and vanished.

In a certain courtyard, Wang Changsheng, Wang Changxue, and Su Cheng were sitting in a stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.

Su Cheng had already cultivated to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment, just needing a Core Formation spiritual item to attempt Core Formation.

A few years prior, Wang Mingren had returned to Green Lotus Villa, bringing back over four hundred catties of Dark Ice Cold Water. Additionally, he had brought back a letter for Su Bingbing, which Wang Changxue had already received.

"Second Sister, since Bingbing isn't around, why don't you have another child? A companion would be good."

Wang Changxue smiled faintly and said, "I don't want your brother-in-law to be distracted. We'll consider having another child after he attempts Core Formation. Oh, that girl Bingbing, I wonder what she's busy with. She hasn't come back to visit; we haven't seen her in a long time."

"That girl Bingbing is quite favored by her master. Plus, her cultivation technique is rather special, so she's probably tied up for now! If she had time, she would definitely come back to see you all."

A streak of light flew over, landing near the stone pavilion. It was Guang Dongren.

Wang Changxue and Su Cheng quickly stood up and bowed.

"Fellow Daoist Guang, long time no see! Congratulations!"

Wang Changsheng noticed that Guang Dongren's aura was much stronger than before and congratulated him with a smile.

Guang Dongren smiled and said, "The same to you, Fellow Daoist Wang. The Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm is about to open. Have you settled things at home? We need to depart soon."

"Everything is settled. I came this time specifically to journey with Fellow Daoist Guang."

"Su Cheng, go prepare some food and drinks. Fellow Daoist Wang and I will chat while we eat."

Su Cheng went to prepare the meal, and Wang Changxue brewed tea.

Soon, the tea and snacks were ready, and Su Cheng and Wang Changxue discreetly withdrew.

Guang Dongren ate his meal while introducing the situation of the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm to Wang Changsheng.

Several former Sect Leaders of the Hundred Spirits Sect had entered the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm and left behind multiple topographical maps.

Guang Dongren handed Wang Changsheng a map, pointing to a certain spot and saying, "Through this peach blossom forest, there's a valley. In the valley, there's a cave, and inside the cave is a Fu Jin Fruit tree. However, it's guarded by a third-tier Lion-Roar Beast. So many years have passed, it should have advanced to the peak of the third tier by now. When the time comes, I'll be responsible for luring it away, and you'll be responsible for picking the Fu Jin Fruit. As long as you're careful, there won't be much danger. Here are two low-grade third-tier Nine Flame Talismans for your protection. The entry points for everyone are different; it's a random teleportation."

Guang Dongren took out two red beast hides, about a foot long. The surface of the hides was covered with rice-grain sized red runes, emitting a scorching aura.

Considering Wang Changsheng's Core Formation Layer One cultivation, he gave him two low-grade third-tier talismans.

"These are Profound Moon Mother-Child Beads. As long as we are within five thousand li of each other, the beads will react, guiding us to rendezvous. Many high-level cultivators also have similar items. You must be careful not to engage in direct conflict with other cultivators; in the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm, other high-level cultivators will do anything."

Guang Dongren took out two thumb-sized spherical beads and handed the silver one to Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng put away the silver bead and casually asked, "Fellow Daoist Guang, are there any unfortunate ones who get teleported directly into the lair of a peak third-tier demonic beast?"

"Yes, there are. Our previous Sect Leader of the Hundred Spirits Sect was teleported into the lair of third-tier demonic beasts and was ambushed by several of them, returning severely wounded. If not for that, our Hundred Spirits Sect wouldn't be left with only one Core Formation cultivator."

Wang Changsheng gave a wry smile. He suddenly remembered something and continued, "Fellow Daoist Guang, have you ever considered developing in the South Sea?"

"I have been. The South Sea is a chaotic mix of powers; even Nascent Soul cultivators can fall there, let alone Core Formation cultivators. If your strength isn't sufficient, it's best not to wander around the South Sea. The Eastern Wilderness has fewer cultivation resources, but you must guard against the demon race. With the banner of righteousness, the Seven Great Immortal Sects won't allow too many high-level cultivators to perish. Both places have their pros and cons. Oh, and you need to be especially careful of demon cultivators. The demon race will send their own into the realm when the time comes. If you encounter a demon cultivator, it's best to stay far away."

As he spoke, Guang Dongren's expression became exceptionally solemn.

"Demon cultivators? The demon race?"

"Demon cultivators are actually half-demons. After our human race developed the Eastern Wilderness, intermarriage between humans and demons occurred, and that's how half-demons came into existence. They are powerful, possess the divine abilities of the demon race, and have human intellect, making them very difficult to deal with. You must be careful."

Wang Changsheng discreetly noted this down. Even without Guang Dongren's reminder, he would do his best to avoid conflict with other high-level cultivators or half-demons.

Two days later, Guang Dongren and Wang Changsheng left the Hundred Spirits Sect and headed directly towards Wu State.

Wu State, Tianquan Mountain.

The Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm is located on the border of Wu State. Whenever it opens, a large number of high-level cultivators gather at Tianquan Mountain, making it very lively.

Tianquan Mountain specifically increased the number of patrolling cultivators and dispatched more Nascent Soul cultivators to prevent trouble from rogues.

That day, a blue streak of light and a red streak of light flew from afar. As soon as the two streaks approached within ten li of Tianquan Mountain, they involuntarily descended towards the ground.

The streaks of light dissipated, revealing the figures of Wang Changsheng and Guang Dongren.

They had traveled for over half a year and finally arrived at Tianquan Mountain in Wu State.

"Fellow Daoist Guang, we're not late, are we?"

Wang Changsheng was unsure of the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm's exact opening time; he only knew it would open this year.

"No, it opens in a few days. Tianquan Mountain has a red banner planted there, which indicates the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm hasn't opened yet."

Guang Dongren pointed at a red dot in the distance and explained.

Wang Changsheng looked in the direction Guang Dongren pointed and indeed saw a red light dot.

Suddenly, a yellow light streaked across the distant sky, moving incredibly fast.

In less than three breaths, the yellow light landed on the nearby ground. As the light faded, Huang Fugui's figure was revealed.

Huang Fugui glanced left and right, saw Wang Changsheng and Guang Dongren, and grinned, revealing a set of yellow teeth. He chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Wang, Fellow Daoist Guang, what a coincidence!"

"Indeed! What a coincidence."

Wang Changsheng smiled and nodded. He never expected to encounter Huang Fugui here. Was Huang Fugui just here to watch the excitement, or did he possess a key to enter the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm? If it was just to watch, that would be one thing, but if Huang Fugui had also obtained a key, it could only mean he was incredibly lucky.

If not for Guang Dongren, Wang Changsheng wouldn't have been able to enter the Heavenly Wolf Secret Realm.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, let's go!"

Guang Dongren merely nodded at Huang Fugui without saying much more, striding forward with Wang Changsheng close behind.