Whether it is a Ninth-grade alchemist or soone capable of deploying high-level formations, these things are such top-tier existences in the eyes of the sect masters of the Thirty-Six Caverns, let alone the Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators who also hold them in high regard. Not to ntion the sect masters of these Thirty-Six Caverns.
A Ninth-grade alchemist, even a Late Tribulation Stage cultivator would want to be on good terms with them, as even Late Tribulation Stage cultivators need Supre Quality dicine Pills. The preciousness of Supre Quality dicine Pills is simply imasurable by Spirit Stones, and if a cultivator happens to obtain such a pill, it's unlikely to have been purchased with Spirit Stones. If it were, the number of Spirit Stones required would be unimaginable!
Moreover, a high-level formation master who can arrange a Nine Stars Formation is soone even Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivators would not dare to offend easily. It's well known that even a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator would find a Nine Stars Formation troubleso, with a significant risk of being annihilated. Furthermore, should a high-level formation master decide to target a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator, their usual thod would be setting formation traps. Once a Transcendence Tribulation Stage cultivator accidentally falls into the trap, the chances of survival are slim.
Of course, high-level formation masters generally disdain engaging in such actions, being a minority. They would resort to such asures only if there were deep-seated enmity or serious grievances.
In short, one must never underestimate a high-level formation master, especially one capable of deploying a Nine Stars Formation.
Moreover, for Ding Fan to reach such a level at his age is extraordinary, akin to a prodigy. The sect masters of the Thirty-Six Caverns understand that Ding Fan's future achievents might be incredibly daunting, unattainable for ordinary people. Therefore, with the Lake Master having such a brother, no one dares look down upon him. Instead, they admire the Lake Master's foresight and perceive it as a stroke of luck for the Thirty-Six Caverns.
For the Lake Master to have such a brother is not only his fortune but also the fortune of the Thirty-Six Caverns!
When Ding Fan approached Long Ren, he noticed a young man by Long Ren's side. As Ding Fan observed this young man, the other also eyed him curiously, albeit not very amicably, which did not concern Ding Fan much.
At this ti, Long Ren glanced at Adu and introduced him to Ding Fan:
"Elder brother, this is a disciple I favor, nad Adu. After entering the Secret Realm, I hope you will take good care of him. Adu, greet your elder brother."
"Yes, elder brother," Adu replied respectfully, though a bit reluctantly.
Adu had not expected that the Lake Master's brother would be a youth around his age. He wondered what abilities this person possessed to warrant such a title. However, Adu noticed that the sect masters of the Thirty-Six Caverns treated this brother with great respect, which puzzled him even more.
Especially upon observing the faint True Qi fluctuations emanating from Ding Fan, Adu grew even more skeptical of him.
Hearing Long Ren's words, Ding Fan looked calmly at this disciple across from him and replied indifferently:
"Rest assured. I will take care of your disciples."
Long Ren felt much relieved upon hearing Ding Fan's words. After all, the youths entering the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm were among the most outstanding disciples of the Thirty-Six Caverns—its future. Although Long Ren and the sect masters knew how dangerous the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm was, they also understood that with great danger ca great opportunities. Even if only one of these disciples made it out alive, the fortunes they brought back would be significant for their sects and invaluable to the Thirty-Six Caverns.
No one among them desired entry into the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm as much as the cultivators who were about to enter. They were the best among those selected, eager to face the dangers for the great fortunes awaiting them inside. For their cultivation, obtaining even a fragnt of such fortune could save decades of effort!
This temptation was trendous.
Long Ren couldn't help but feel grateful to his elder brother, for with him there, the chances of survival for those entering the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm improved substantially. It seed feasible that all might survive under his protection.
Long Ren expressed his gratitude towards Ding Fan:
"Thank you for your trouble, elder brother."
Ding Fan smiled softly without saying much.
Soon, Lu Ferng and several other disciples, including Ding Fan, noticed little difference in the Purple Bamboo Forest, giving rise to questions about how to enter the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm. Though Ding Fan was curious, he did not ask many questions. He knew from Long Ren that the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm opened periodically, with limited entry spots, and only allowed cultivators under the age of twenty-five from the Thirty-Six Caverns to enter. Thus, the entry thod had to be quite special.
Soon, Long Ren and several sect masters of the Thirty-Six Caverns stepped forward from the crowd, one of whom took out a scroll. With a wave of his hand, the scroll-like item rose into the air, floating overhead and astonishing everyone.
The sect masters accompanying Long Ren seed to be chanting so spell. Monts later, the scroll unfurled in mid-air on its own. Witnessing this, Ding Fan was astonished. The ans of entering the Mystic Heaven Secret Realm was indeed unique. Though he didn't fully grasp how they would enter, he realized it had sothing to do with this landscape painting.
Soon, a landscape painting materialized before the onlookers. The painting content seed both static and dynamic, appearing sowhat illusory, yet very real.
The crowd witnessing this scene couldn't help but feel a surge of shock, utterly astounded by the ans employed by these sect leaders.
However, at this mont, Ding Fan discerned so hidden truths; this landscape painting was likely the passage into the Xuantian Secret Realm. Ding Fan noted that this landscape painting was not kept by Long Ren but was in the possession of an elder, and required the combined effort of several elders and sect leaders to unfurl it.
Ding Fan understood that this landscape painting was evidently a highly advanced teleportation array. Activating this teleportation array seed sowhat troubleso; Ding Fan understood that this was a rare treasure throughout the world, quite precious even for the Thirty-six Caves, among the most valuable treasures.
Such an item, of course, could not be entrusted to a single individual but needed several elders to jointly safeguard it for maximum security.
At this mont, Long Ren observed the landscape painting as it unfurled, then said to Lu Ferng and several other disciples:
"Once I open the passage into the Xuantian Secret Realm, you will all have only half an incense stick's ti, so you must hurry and enter one by one. Once inside the Xuantian Secret Realm, you must act collectively. It is fraught with dangers, and you must operate as a team. The leader of this team is my elder brother; you must follow his instructions to increase your chances of survival. Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
...
Lu Ferng and the other disciples responded tensely and solemnly. At this ti, Ding Fan also looked at Long Ren, nodding slightly to reassure him.
Then Long Ren directly began to raise his palm forcefully towards this landscape painting, a sudden gleam shot from his palm into the painting, causing it to shake vigorously. At this point, several elders still chanting spells furrowed their brows, exerting effort to control the painting's tremors.
Finally, what initially appeared as a landscape painting transford into a sowhat rotating, profoundly deep-looking passage.
"Everyone enter in order!"
Long Ren, seeing the passage had appeared, quickly instructed Lu Ferng and several other disciples. Yet still, he couldn't help but shout sowhat reassuringly at the disciples:
"You are the most outstanding disciples of the Thirty-six Caves; no difficulty can defeat you. Make sure you all return alive!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
...
Lu Ferng and the other disciples couldn't help but answer in unison. Then, Lu Ferng and the others began to leap into the passage one after another, disappearing instantly.
The crowd witnessing this scene couldn't help but feel extrely nervous. Although those present included sect leaders and elders, many had never entered such a secret realm before. Even those who had entered still felt deeply ingrained tension and fear recalling past experiences. Clearly, this Xuantian Secret Realm was not a safe place.
After a short while, that disciple nad Ah Du glanced at Ding Fan and, with a look of disdain, leapt into the passage before Ding Fan. Ding Fan saw this and maintained an indifferent mindset, naturally not taking it to heart.
Soon, Ding Fan was the only one left. He walked to the edge of the passage. At this mont, Long Ren looked at his elder brother and encouraged, "Elder brother, be careful inside!"
"Rest assured."
Ding Fan replied with a calm deanor, then leaped directly into the passage.
After Ding Fan, as the last one to enter the passage, it wasn't long before the ti of half an incense stick elapsed. Long Ren swung his arm, retracting the gleam of light, and the passage closed, reverting to the previous appearance of the landscape painting. Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
However, the landscape painting still hovered in mid-air, with several elders chanting spells continuously. Although all the disciples had been transported, the process was not yet complete. No one knew the exact location of the Xuantian Secret Realm, but it must be very far away, so much so that the disciples had to remain in the teleportation array for a period.
All the disciples were cultivators at the Ergence Stage, so Long Ren wasn't worried about them enduring in the teleportation array. Yet, Long Ren continued to watch every plant and tree in the landscape painting intently, with several elders from the Thirty-six Caves standing by his side, observing the painting with nervous eyes.
If the disciples reached safely, the landscape painting would provide an indication. If any issues arose during the teleportation, the landscape painting would also be able to reflect them.
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