Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 210: Chapter 176: Shen Li_6

Under the watchful eyes of a group of loose cultivators, the figures of two people headed toward the cliff cloud sea, instantly disappearing from sight.

”How magical!”

As they passed through an invisible barrier, the scenery before them changed dramatically, as if they had directly arrived in another realm.

In front of them was a valley surrounded by peaks, clouds aplenty, with several mountains rising into the clouds, their height unknown, as a few Immortal cranes soared freely over the mountains, flying among the cloud peaks.

A waterfall hung on a distant mountain peak, and from afar, it seemed like the waters of the heavenly river flowing down.

Amidst the mist, faintly, one could see a series of pavilions and towers built on the mountain.

With carved beams and painted buildings, flying eaves and angled corners, they perfectly blended into the mountains and rivers, not at all seeming abrupt.

A gentle breeze brought the crisp sound of copper bells from some unknown place, pleasing to the ear, and listening for a moment could calm one’s heart.

Chen Youran slowly closed her eyes, enjoying the feel of the wind on her cheeks.

”Brother, even if I were to die here, I would consider it worthwhile.”

Shen Chongming smiled and tapped her head, ”What kind of nonsense are you saying?”

”Let’s go, let’s take a walk around.”

They left the grassland in front of them and walked towards the distant mountain peaks.

This Secret Realm is vast, if there are indeed benefits, they should be within those buildings, otherwise, the outskirts might only have opportunities like Spirit Medicines and Spirit Fruits.

”Brother, where did those disciples of the Immortal Sect go?”

The two walked for a long time, yet did not encounter the disciples of Qiyun Valley and Vajra Sect who had entered earlier.

They hadn’t even seen any traces left by their previous travels, which was quite strange.

After pondering for a moment, Shen Chongming said: ”The array at the entrance of the Secret Realm must have a random teleportation ability.”

”Although we saw Vajra Sect enter shortly after us, we likely aren’t in the same direction within the Secret Realm.”

Chen Youran exclaimed with surprise, ”Is there such a magical array?”

Shen Chongming nodded: ”The magic of Array Dao is vast, when you return, you should learn more about the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.”

”At least when you encounter these things in the future, you won’t be totally clueless.”

Chen Youran nodded, then looked at the pavilions and towers between the distant mountains and said, ”Do you think those Immortals would just fly over using Wind Manipulation?”

Fly?

Shen Chongming shook his head with a smile: ”Although I don’t know array techniques, I can guess that trying to fly over will certainly result in bad things happening.”

”Let’s just walk honestly.”

After walking a while longer, the place where they had previously stayed flashed with light, and several figures appeared.

Among the figures, a thin elderly man with graying hair immediately spoke: ”Don’t move recklessly.”

The remaining four complied, standing honestly and obediently.

The elderly man glanced around, then noticed some wild grass on the nearby ground had been trampled, his face slightly changed, and he cursed angrily.

”Damn it!”

”Bad luck this time, we happened upon someone.”

Hearing this, the others were puzzled.

One middle-aged woman frowned and said, ”Brother Chen, what do you mean?”

”With so many people entering this Secret Realm, isn’t it normal to encounter others?”

The elderly man with a solemn face replied: ”This old man has entered three times, and I have figured out some of this Secret Realm’s patterns.”

”The entrance’s array can teleport entrants randomly to various locations within the Secret Realm.”

”Last time I entered, the array dumped me at the foot of that mountain peak, I thought I was fortunate, but each step was a deadly peril, two defensive Magical Artifacts I obtained in my first entry were lost there.”

After hearing, the four were enlightened and marveled at the mystical Array Dao.

”Elder Chen, will we be unlucky enough to encounter disciples of the Immortal Sect?”

Among the remaining four, a chubby young man spoke with a mournful expression.

The elderly man walked slowly to the trampled grass and investigated closely, his gaze flashing with brilliance.

”Strange, can’t tell if it’s good luck or bad luck this time.”

”What we ran into is a two-person team.”

Upon hearing that it was a two-person team, the remaining four’s faces lit up with joy.

”Don’t get too happy, they dared to enter with just two people, their strength might be extraordinary.”

”We need to first ascertain their strength, lest we encounter a hard nut to crack.”

The elderly man spoke solemnly.

”Should we catch up with the two and probe their backgrounds or search for opportunities elsewhere?”

Asked the female cultivator who spoke earlier.

After frowning and hesitating for a while, the Chen-named elderly man said: ”We need to determine the danger first, to avoid handing over hard-earned opportunities to others.”

The four concurred, and followed the traces left on the grassland to explore further.

Over ten miles away, Chen Youran was forming seals with both hands, sending blue energy into the nearby trees and vegetation.

Watching her, Shen Chongming smiled slightly: ”It’s a waste of Spiritual Power, somewhat not worth it.”

Chen Youran shook her head: ”The Wood Attribute Spiritual Qi here is abundant, just breathing inhales as much as I would get from meditation outside.”

”Withered Wood Revival Skill allows me to establish a brief connection with these plants, if there’s any disturbance nearby, I can... hmm?”

Before finishing her words, Chen Youran abruptly turned to look at the jungle behind.

Seeing this, Shen Chongming also focused his Heart Spirit and looked quietly.

”Brother, someone is following in our path.”

Chen Youran spoke with deliberation.

She hadn’t seen or sensed anyone arriving with her vision or Divine Sense, the discovery came from casting Withered Wood Revival Skill along the way, sensing someone triggering her technique.

Shen Chongming squinted his eyes and pondered briefly: ”Don’t show anything yet, let’s find out what they plan to do first.”

The main aim of entering the Secret Realm is seeking opportunities, avoiding conflict is best.

Glancing around, he noticed a giant ancient tree beside a creek, signaling Chen Youran subtly.

Understanding the hint, Chen Youran summoned a breeze to envelop herself, moving toward the tree crown.

Shen Chongming took a few steps along the creek before using a breeze to fly into the tree foliage.

Grabbing Chen Youran’s hand, he pulled out an Invisibility Talisman from his Storage Bag and tapped it onto their bodies, making them both translucent.

About fifteen minutes later, five sneaky figures emerged from the jungle.

Unaware of being exposed, they focused on following Shen Chongming’s traces, tracking diligently.

”Strange, where did they go?”

Upon reaching the creek, the Chen-named old man’s puzzled murmurs echoed, his gaze wary as he surveyed the area.

”Brother Chen, let’s just call it off.”

”Since they’re acting alone, they’re likely not disciples of the Immortal Sect or belonging to their Great Noble Families.”

”Otherwise, they’d accompany the disciples of the Immortal Sect.”

”No need to waste time searching now; encounte later, if they’re weaker, we’ll seize Heaven’s bounty.”

”If they’re invincible, we’ll keep our distance.” The middle-aged female cultivator spoke.

The other three nodded in agreement.

The Chen-named elder pondered by the creek’s edge and nodded, murmuring, ”Alright then, let’s go.”

The group of five didn’t cross the creek pursuing further, instead moving upstream.

When certain they had left, Chen Youran spoke quietly: ”Brother, what’s their cultivation level?”

Shen Chongming squinted slightly and replied, ”Two Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, two Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, and the old man’s likely Qi Cultivation Seventh or Eighth Layer.”

”That old man has distinctly stronger vitality often seen in Innate Martial Artists before the Immortal’s descent.”

”They’re heading upstream; we’ll go downstream.”

Jumping down from the ancient tree, Shen Chongming spoke solemnly.

The five-person team wasn’t easily dealt with, clearly not benevolent as they tracked the duo closely.

Better to avoid them.