Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 277 - 278 Immortal Ancient Secret Realm Opens

The bustling scene teeming with people on the square had not appeared in Immortal Ancient City for at least a hundred years. Usually, the most lively scene was only when the vice-presidents gathered students for lectures on the square. Now, almost half of the young talents from the Mortal World were gathered here.

"There really are no shortage of experts," Mu Can observed the crowd waiting to enter the Secret Realm and thought to himself.

"Young man, why do you want to come here?" Perhaps Mu Can’s casual conversation had triggered Dongfeng Shuo’s desire to talk, as he began to initiate conversation with Mu Can.

It must be said that this old man was indeed an interesting elder. Despite being stuck at the Martial Arts Sect level for so many years and suffering from pain, his optimism was enough to touch Mu Can.

"The junior also wants to use the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm to enhance his own strength," Mu Can concealed his true strength, appearing to be only at the Martial Sect Level, slightly weaker than the old man. This was probably why the elder was willing to communicate with Mu Can. If it were an ordinary elder, facing such a young Martial Saint expert, he would probably not be as easygoing as he was now.

"Yes, you must seize this opportunity. Let me tell you, the opportunities contained within are extraordinary. Just getting one will allow you to easily break through to Martial Saint. You must seize this chance," Dongfeng Shuo advised, as though he were instructing his own descendants.

"Hehe, that’s for sure. If it wasn’t for the prospect of breaking through, I wouldn’t have come here," Mu Can certainly couldn’t tell the old man that what he wanted to break through was the Martial Saint level. If he really said it out loud, it would probably scare the lovely old man.

"After you go in, just follow behind me. I am a bit stronger than you, so I can protect you to some extent," Dongfeng Shuo grew more fond of Mu Can, treating him as if he were his own grandchild.

Mu Can naturally did not have a rough appearance like his elder brother. An amiable smile usually hung on his handsome face, easily affecting those around him. With such a demeanor, nobody could find it in their heart to dislike Mu Can.

"Alright, then I will follow behind my senior."

Since the core area of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm was not accessible from the beginning, Mu Can did not mind following behind the elder, secretly looking out for him.

During their conversation, Xuanyuan Mingkong had already walked to the central lectern of the square. With a gentle press of his hands downwards, the noisy square instantly fell silent. Although many people did not recognize Xuanyuan Mingkong, sensing the terrifying aura he exuded, they knew this elder was not to be trifled with and was certainly a person in power at the Immortal Ancient Academy.

"Please, everyone, quiet down. I, Xuanyuan Mingkong, am the vice dean of the Immortal Ancient Academy. I’m sure I don’t need to explain what day it is today, so let me now share the rules within the Secret Realm with everyone."

Seeing that everyone was listening intently, Xuanyuan Mingkong nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that these Loose Cultivators from outside were also of very good quality. He hoped that this time there would be several strong individuals emerging.

"Firstly, within the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm lies the power to break through bottlenecks. You must grasp this well, strive to break through your current realm after entering. You should also be aware of the situation in the Mortal World right now. With formidable enemies on the horizon, the Mortal World needs strength."

Pausing for a moment, Xuanyuan Mingkong continued.

"Secondly, those entering must not kill each other over competing for opportunities. Whoever violates this rule will not only be permanently expelled from the Immortal Ancient City but will also be punished according to the severity of their wrongdoing."

"Thirdly, there exists within a fierce species called Blood Beasts. You must act within your capabilities. However, upon slaying a Blood Beast, you can obtain considerable fortune. You can weigh for yourself whether to take action."

"Fourthly, only young Martial Saints are allowed to enter the core area of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm. Others should not attempt to do so to avoid getting injured."

A total of four points, Xuanyuan Mingkong not only introduced some details of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm to everyone but also established the rules.

The Secret Realm forbids infighting.

This was also Xuanyuan Mingkong’s requirement for Mu Can. Even the enmity with Donghuang should not be resolved within the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm.

Mu Can was not without confusion in his heart. He had asked Xuanyuan Mingkong for the reason, but no matter what, Xuanyuan Mingkong refused to say, only insisting that Mu Can should not kill within the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm.

Nevertheless, Mu Can guessed some of the truth, it must be because of the seal.

"Did you hear that? There are rules here that bind us, so it’s quite safe. When the time comes, just earnestly search for your own opportunity," Dongfeng Shuo was almost ready to guarantee it with a slap on his chest.

The more he observed Mu Can, the more appealing he found the young man. If it were not for the fact that there was not much difference in strength between them, Dongfeng Shuo would have even considered taking him as an adopted grandson.

"Hehe, with senior there, everything will be fine," Mu Can replied with a smile, knowing Dongfeng Shuo’s good intentions.

"Now that everyone knows the rules, I declare the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm open," Xuanyuan Mingkong announced.

Four figures slowly arrived beside Xuanyuan Mingkong, the other vice-presidents of the Immortal Ancient Academy.

Opening the great doors of the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm required the unanimous agreement of the five vice-presidents. This was certainly no joking matter.

The five vice-presidents stretched out their thumbs, each slicing open a tiny cut, and five droplets of blood shimmering with a golden glow slowly drifted towards the lectern at the center. The golden blood was the Original Blood of the Martial Saints.

The lectern had also begun to change. A small cauldron slowly emerged on its surface, as if appearing gradually within the Void, or as if it had always been there, simply becoming more tangible.

When the five droplets of blood fell into the small cauldron, it instantly transformed and a surge of energy burst forth from the cauldron, soaring into the sky. This beam of light seemed to pierce through the Void, and a colossal gateway slowly revealed itself to everyone’s sight.

"This is a miracle."

"They can actually break through space; what kind of Treasure is this?"

"Too terrifying. That energy, I feel like I would be gone with just a graze."

This was not just surprising to the newcomers, even the students of the Immortal Ancient Academy did not know that such a miraculous Treasure existed within the academy.

Like the Heavenly Palace Gate, the colossal gateway slowly descended to the ground. When the gateway stood erect before everyone’s eyes, the cauldron on the lectern gradually lost its glow and disappeared just like that.

The crowd surveyed the gateway that had descended from the sky, realizing that this immense gateway, akin to the Heavenly Palace Gate, was indeed a reality.