Chapter 944 - 339: Ping'an, how did you get here?
Chapter 944: Chapter 339: Ping’an, how did you get here?
Ziyun Gorge.
The entire gorge extended for hundreds of miles, flanked by vast and lofty mountain ranges.
Due to the presence of the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, there were almost no traces of Demon Beasts along this section of the gorge.
Even if a few Demon Beasts occasionally appeared, they would be hunted by passing Cultivators and nearby Family Forces.
On this journey, what one truly needed to be cautious of was other Cultivators.
Because the Purple Shadow Secret Realm opened once every thirty years, it was common knowledge.
Many chose not to venture into the secret realm but instead turned into Robber Cultivators, lying in wait to ambush and kill here.
At this moment, Lu Changsheng was steering a Spirit Boat, taking Lu Quanzhen into Ziyun Gorge.
He wore luxurious dark robes, standing tall and straight on the Spirit Boat with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an aura of profound stability and confidence, emitting a faint Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure.
Facing such a spiritual pressure, naturally, no Robber Cultivator dared to act recklessly.
After all, most Robber Cultivators were merely Energy Refining Cultivators.
They would only target seemingly easy-to-bully Loose Cultivators.
This made Lu Changsheng muse whether there might be Foundation Establishment Cultivators intentionally disguising themselves, coming here to fish for law enforcement.
After all, the Cultivation World never lacked such idle people.
Moreover, instead of robbing poor Loose Cultivators, it was better to rob Robber Cultivators.
…
Soon after, Lu Changsheng drove the Spirit Boat through the gorge and arrived at the end.
Ahead was a vast expanse of yellow soil slope.
At the center of the slope seemed to be a large purple altar.
Scattered around the altar were numerous Cultivators, numbering in the hundreds; it was quite bustling.
Ninety-nine percent of these Cultivators were Energy Refining Cultivators.
However, most of them possessed the Cultivation Level of the Energy Refinement Late Stage.
Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators, like Lu Changsheng, were sending Family juniors or descendants.
However, they mostly had three or four, or even seven or eight Energy Refining Cultivators by their side.
Like Lu Changsheng, who only brought one person, was rather rare.
Seeing Lu Changsheng’s Spirit Boat slowly descend, a few nearby Energy Refining Cultivators immediately showed a respectful demeanor and moved aside to make room.
To avoid offending Lu Changsheng, or being deemed displeasing by him.
After all, the moods of Foundation Establishment Cultivators were unpredictable.
If one was in a bad mood and found them bothersome, attacking them would leave them nowhere even to cry.
“This Purple Shadow Secret Realm really is lively.”
Lu Changsheng put away the Spirit Boat and looked at the scene, clicking his tongue.
Although he had visited Jiuxiao Immortal City and Azure Phoenix Immortal City,
he had never seen such a gathering of hundreds of Cultivators ready for action like in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm.
At this time, he spotted people from Qingzhu Mountain and Hundred Birds Lake in the crowd.
Qingzhu Mountain was led by someone he knew, Lu Miao Feng.
In total, there were four people, besides Lu Miao Feng who was at Ninth Level Energy Refinement, the other three were only at Eighth and Seventh Level Energy Refinement.
Lu Changsheng did not go up to greet them.
He came here incognito this trip and had disguised himself along with Lu Quanzhen.
After all, concealing one’s identity made things more convenient, as showing one’s true appearance easily invited trouble.
Not just him, many Cultivators present had disguised themselves.
“Quanzhen, if you wish, you could later join Miaofeng and the others,”
Lu Changsheng transmitted a message to his son Lu Quanzhen at his side.
He had previously learned about the Purple Shadow Secret Realm from Qingzhu Mountain.
Everyone entering it would appear randomly within the realm.
But they could meet up immediately using Transmission Talismans, Yin-Yang Sensing Talismans, and other such items.
Thus, at this moment, one could see many Loose Cultivators and Family juniors recognizing each other and forming groups.
After all, besides seeking opportunities, the Purple Shadow Secret Realm also served as a trial site for the disciples of Immortal Sects.
Disciples of Immortal Sects may not be bloodthirsty.
But who could say in such situations, one must prepare for the worst.
“Mhm.”
Lu Quanzhen, dressed in black robes with a scholar-like demeanor, nodded in agreement.
The two of them rested on the spot, waiting for the Four Great Immortal Sects to open the secret realm.
As time passed, more and more Foundation Establishment Cultivators with their disciples and successors arrived.
At that time, Lu Changsheng saw an elderly man with a majestic appearance stepping down from a golden Spirit Boat with six Energy Refining Cultivators.
“Golden Dragon Ridge… ”
Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he saw the newcomers.
He then said to his son beside him, “Quanzhen, if you encounter people from Golden Dragon Ridge in the Purple Shadow Secret Realm, join up with Qingshan and slaughter them all.”
Despite the Jin Family Patriarch coming forward to apologize and make amends,
it was purely to save face!
Moreover, they had been suppressing the business interests of White Tiger Mountain openly and secretly over the past year.
Faced with this situation, he could not do much directly, but with such an opportunity, naturally, he would not be polite.
Of course, the main reason was his confidence in his son’s abilities.
Even if Lu Qingshan was not there, Lu Changsheng was quite reassured about Lu Quanzhen’s situation.
Second Rank Puppet, a full set of top-tier magical artifacts, Talisman Treasure Bronze Ge, a pile of Second Rank Talismans.
In such a situation, how could a few Energy Refining Cultivators be his match!?
Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would get a headache encountering Lu Quanzhen.
Lu Quanzhen was somewhat surprised by his father’s words,
but he merely smiled and squinted his eyes, glanced at the people from Golden Dragon Ridge, and responded softly, “Father, rest assured.”
…
Time passed bit by bit.
As more and more people gathered, Lu Changsheng learned that many Family Forces’ Foundation Establishment Cultivators came to buy resources, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.
After Loose Cultivators exited the secret realm, they would conduct transactions.
Because the Four Great Immortal Sects only collected some rare resources.
The remaining resources, which most Loose Cultivators didn’t need, were directly traded here.
Or they would use resources to hire someone to escort them to the Marketplace.
“Never thought this Purple Shadow Secret Realm would have so many ins and outs.”
Lu Changsheng clicked his tongue in realization, now understanding why many Family Forces openly came.