CHAPTER 539: CHAPTER 0531: I’M ABOUT TO ACHIEVE A GREAT FEAT

Zhou Tong stopped his steps, his gaze lowered as he looked at the Secret Realm below, lost in thought.

He had passed by this place many times.

He had paid attention to it before too, and there had never been a Secret Realm here. Now, suddenly, a Secret Realm had appeared. It was rather strange.

He slowly descended to the ground. The Secret Realm before him exuded a sense of mystery, and he didn’t dare enter rashly.

"Hmm? How odd. How could a Secret Realm suddenly appear here? I remember there wasn’t one before."

Zhou Tong was at the Heavenly Immortal Realm and had a reserved personality. He wasn’t always so steady, but his junior sister had mentioned liking reliable men, so he gradually adjusted himself, becoming more composed.

He had no ulterior motives.

He just hoped his junior sister could see his merits.

He examined the surroundings and didn’t find any issues.

"Could it be that the Secret Realm was always hidden here and only revealed itself now?

Zhou Tong pondered this possibility, and the more he thought about it, the more it seemed plausible. Otherwise, no other explanation would make sense.

Inside the Chaos Secret Realm.

Lin Fan and his team were waiting for someone to pass, but days had gone by without anyone arriving. Qin Yang was growing impatient and began doubting whether they had chosen the wrong location to place the Chaos Secret Realm.

But he trusted Lin Fan.

Since Lin Fan hadn’t said anything, there was nothing for him to add.

"Look, someone’s coming! I told you not to rush. Someone will definitely discover this place. Hurry up and enter, don’t just stand and gawk! It’s such a great Secret Realm; what’s there to hesitate about?" Lin Fan urged.

He was excited to see how the person would react upon entering.

Maybe they’d shout in astonishment.

Wow!

This Secret Realm is amazing! I didn’t expect such treasures here. Or perhaps they’d babble on with heaps of praise.

Qin Yang said, "This guy seems a bit weak, though."

"Weak is fine. As long as someone comes, we can keep it going. Don’t worry about it; we’ve prepared thoroughly this time and can really put on a show," Lin Fan said.

The previous Secret Realms had been poorly designed.

The obvious attempts to lure people into combat were too blatant. Anyone with half a brain could see through them.

Zhou Tong stood at the entrance of the Secret Realm for a while before finally deciding to go in and take a look.

To any Immortal, a Secret Realm was irresistible.

He blinked.

Zhou Tong stood at the entrance, surprised as he examined the interior of the Secret Realm. He took a deep breath; the Immortal energy was rich, green grass flourished everywhere, and the atmosphere felt entirely unique. Looking up, a blazing sun hung high in the sky.

"Is this truly a Secret Realm, or has the place shifted?"

He even began to wonder if this Secret Realm was actually a location within the Immortal Realm.

Upon closer inspection.

The ground showed no traces of footsteps. His body trembled in excitement—if no one had been here before, didn’t that mean he was the first visitor to this Secret Realm?

"I’m the first to enter this Secret Realm."

"Doesn’t that mean I have a great chance of finding treasures here?"

With this anticipation, he cautiously ventured deeper in search of treasures.

Lin Fan had observed many Secret Realms and summarized their characteristics, incorporating them into the Chaos Secret Realm.

At this moment, he was like the god of the Secret Realm, able to modify anything within. As long as someone entered the realm, every action taken was visible to him.

He considered how much fortune to bestow upon this little Immortal.

An Immortal Artifact, perhaps?

That would be rather generous. For an average Heavenly Immortal Realm cultivator, owning an Immortal Artifact was quite rare. Maybe he’d let the Immortal stumble upon a bottle of Immortal Pills too.

But that’s it.

Two treasures were already plenty; being too greedy wasn’t good.

"Brother Lin, should we throw in some trouble for him?" Qin Yang asked, clearly enjoying the idea of toying with the entrants, treating them like puppets whose strings could be pulled at any moment.

Lin Fan replied, "No need. He’s the first one to enter the Secret Realm, and scaring him off wouldn’t be ideal."

He couldn’t take Qin Yang’s advice.

Believing him would lead to nothing but disaster.

Zhou Tong warily observed the surroundings. He crossed the grasslands and arrived at a waterfall about a hundred meters high. It was majestic, the cascading columns of water thunderous and continuous, creating a startling roar.

"Magnificent. I’d say this must be a naturally formed Secret Realm."

He stood before the waterfall, captivated by the awe-inspiring scene and the sense of wonder it evoked.

"Huh?"

Suddenly.

He noticed something peculiar near the waterfall. A flash of faint light caught his eye—it was bright, and there was no mistaking it.

Could it be...

Realizing that this was a Secret Realm, he wondered if treasures might be hidden behind the waterfall.

Controlling his magical artifact, he sent it zooming into the waterfall with a swoosh. After a quick scout, it circled back and returned safely to his hand.

Safe.

He soared into the air and delved into the waterfall’s interior, piercing through the cascading waters to find a concealed chamber.

Being located behind a waterfall, the chamber felt damp and ancient. Cobwebs adorned its corners, though oddly, there were no spiders.

Seeing this sight.

He felt a trace of fear. Any form of life dwelling in this place would surely have become sentient, but the current circumstances suggested otherwise.

"It doesn’t appear naturally formed. Perhaps it was a Cave Mansion dug out by some ancient predecessor."

Soon enough.

In the chamber’s center, on a circular stone platform, a single Immortal Pill hovered in the air.

Upon spotting it, his face lit up with a radiant smile.

"A treasure..."

His excitement was uncontrollable, almost causing him to jump for joy. He hurried forward, grabbed the Immortal Pill, and carefully perceived its immense medicinal potency.

"Quite the find."

He pocketed the Immortal Pill and searched the chamber thoroughly.

Lin Fan pointed at the scene and said, "Look how bright and cheerful his smile is when he finds the Immortal Pill. Did you notice? The purpose of a Secret Realm isn’t the life-or-death struggles, but the elation they feel upon finding treasures—it’s deeply satisfying."

"Indeed, you have a point," Qin Yang replied.

Xiang Fei observed Zhou Tong’s actions. The pill wasn’t a particularly high-grade Immortal Pill, but for cultivators below the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, it still held significant value.

Placing such treasures in the Secret Realm for others to discover truly was a strategic move.

Of course.

This type of Immortal Pill wouldn’t attract Immortal Monarchs, much less Immortal Kings or Immortal Emperors.

To allure Immortal Emperor-level experts, the Secret Realm would need to contain extraordinary items—perhaps only treasures left behind by Immortal Venerable-level figures could meet such a standard.

Every Immortal Emperor aspired to ascend to Immortal Venerable and obtain the Immortal Venerable Dao Fruit.

If one could acquire the secrets to obtaining the Dao Fruit from the Immortal Venerable Treasure Vault, that would undoubtedly be the ultimate prize.

Having convinced himself that this Secret Realm was the remains of an ancient powerhouse, Zhou Tong was utterly unaware that his every action was being monitored.

Even the private act of picking his nose was seen clearly.

Such was the overwhelming power of the system in place.

Soon, he had cleaned out the chamber thoroughly, leaving nothing behind. Unfortunately, he found no other treasures, but he felt no disappointment or regret.

To obtain an Immortal Pill was already an immense stroke of luck.

He joyfully left the chamber and proceeded on his path, now certain that he was the first to enter this Secret Realm.

If such an obvious treasure had been left untouched, it suggested no one else had been here. Anything else would simply be illogical.

Gradually.

As he ventured deeper, the atmosphere shifted. The once serene ambiance of the Secret Realm turned ominous, as if it concealed a brewing storm of suppressed force.

A Stele blocked his path.

In front of the Stele, a sword was embedded in the ground, visibly worn by time but radiating an undeniable superiority.

"An Immortal Artifact..."

Zhou Tong’s eyes widened with awe; his body trembled. Could this treasure really be so easy to find? Was his luck truly this extraordinary?

On the way back to his sect, he had unexpectedly come across a Secret Realm, and in such a short span of time, he had acquired two Immortal Treasures.

He didn’t even know what to say.

"Look at how overjoyed he is!" Lin Fan remarked.

This was Zhou Tong’s final destination; everything else had been mere amusement along the way. He had acquired two treasures—if he still wasn’t satisfied, then there was no helping him.

Moreover, the Stele had been left intentionally.

It served as a reminder that the path ahead would require stronger individuals. With his current cultivation, he was undoubtedly too weak.

"The Path of Life and Death."

Zhou Tong pulled out the Immortal Artifact, his confidence swelling, and studied the Stele.

"What does this mean?"

Confused, he looked forward and suddenly rubbed his eyes as he noticed distant flickers of light.

It wasn’t just a single ray.

Many streaks of light radiated from far away.

Those must surely be Immortal Treasures.

Unable to contain his desire, he stepped onto the Path of Life and Death. He believed he’d struck gold—hit the jackpot. But the moment his foot landed, a terrifying pressure descended upon him.

Splurt!

Invisible blades swept toward him, tearing his pants and slicing into his flesh, causing blood to drip.

He channeled Mana to form a protective shield.

But it was useless; the shield crumbled like frail glass against the blades.

He swiftly retreated, staring at the Path of Life and Death in shock.

It was insurmountable.

"How can this be? My strength isn’t weak!"

Zhou Tong couldn’t accept it. He was at the Heavenly Immortal Realm—why couldn’t he endure? Did this mean he was destined to be shut out from these treasures?

Qin Yang, watching the scene, nearly burst into laughter.

Damn!

This guy really had no shame.

A Heavenly Immortal daring to claim he wasn’t weak.

Can we have some dignity, please?

Lin Fan’s desired effect was playing out perfectly. Seeing the treasures but being unable to claim them—he asked, didn’t that sting?

If it hurt, then the plan was working.

Why linger? Go find some experts and bring them here! Better yet, summon your entire sect; let all of them enter the Secret Realm together. Conflict over treasures within the realm would lead to thrilling clashes.

Now, that would be interesting.

Predictably.

Zhou Tong’s thoughts were entirely transparent to Lin Fan. Instead of trying again, Zhou Tong stood pondering for a moment before hastily leaving.

He was off to inform his sect about the Secret Realm.

An unexplored Secret Realm was no trivial matter.

He was determined to make a great contribution.