mtlumby2d Chapter 369 The Birth of the Immortal Abode
Chapter 369 The Birth of the Immortal Abode
For the next period of time, under Zhao Cai's guidance, Shen Rugo went on a shopping spree.
One treasure after another was found and refined by her.
However, to Shen Rugo's disappointment, another day or two passed, and there were less than four days left before the secret realm ended and she had to leave. Yet, her cultivation level remained at the Great Perfection of the Seventeenth Level of Qi Refining, and she was unable to break through.
What worries her even more is that despite traveling to so many places and meeting so many disciples from various sects, she hasn't met a single disciple from the Star Palace.
She kept inquiring about Xiao Qiushui, but to her surprise, no one had ever heard of Xiao Qiushui, and no one even knew who Xiao Qiushui was.
"how could this be?"
"Could it be that everyone came from different places, and there's no connection between them?"
Shen Rugo grew increasingly worried and confused.
"Your Highness, good fortune will always be with you!"
Your fifth senior brother has already awakened the Qiongqi bloodline, and his future achievements are limitless. He will definitely not die young!
Let's hurry and find some treasures to help you break through to the eighteenth level of Qi Refining, and then find the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment Site!
Zhao Cai offered words of comfort.
To be honest, Zhao Cai was even more anxious than Shen Rugo these past two days. She was eager to find a place for Shen Rugo to establish her foundation in the Heavenly Dao so that she could complete the foundation-building process. She also wanted to see what level Shen Rugo's foundation-building would reach after being blessed by the Heavenly Dao.
In her heart, this little master is destined to be supreme in the future and achieve the strongest path to immortality.
Shen Rugo was unaware that in another part of the secret realm, a giant black bear was already covered with people and was running around non-stop.
A figure dressed in white stood atop the black bear, gazing eagerly into the distance, repeatedly muttering, "Junior Sister, where are you? Why have I searched so many places but haven't found you?"
"Junior Sister, look, your Fifth Senior Brother now has a contracted servant, a giant black bear at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage!"
"As long as I find you, and if you like it, I'll give you Little Black as your mount!"
"Junior Sister, please don't get hurt! You must let me find you as soon as possible!"
"And that shameless Wu Xuemei, I haven't met that stinky woman either."
Junior sister, you didn't run into her, did you?
But I believe that with your intelligence, even if you encounter that promiscuous woman, she'll only ever be someone you serve her water to wash her feet!
"By the way, junior sister, I've had a brilliant campaign lately, plundering countless treasures!"
Whether it's rare and precious natural treasures like Ganoderma lucidum, ginseng, and snow lotus, or top-grade spirit stones, I've snatched a lot of them, definitely enough for you to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm!
I didn't dare waste a single drop; I saved it all for you!
The young man in white was none other than Xiao Qiushui.
These past few days, he has been enjoying immense success and standing out from the crowd.
Wherever treasures appear, he'll rush there with his big black bear the moment they appear. Regardless of whether others have managed to snatch them, he'll grab them without hesitation, shouting as he does so, "These are treasures from our Star Palace! They were specially planted by our senior brother from the Star Palace when he entered the secret realm last time!"
As a result, Xiao Qiushui became a major scourge in his area, and now everyone would scatter and flee at the mere mention of Xiao Qiushui's name.
Xiao Qiushui had seized countless treasures during this period, all of which she left for Shen Rugo.
If Shen Rugo knew Xiao Qiushui's feelings, she would surely be moved to tears.
Just as Shen Rugo and Zhao Cai emerged from a small secret realm and obtained a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb, unsure of where to go next, a magnificent and vast seven-colored pillar of light suddenly shot into the sky from afar, accompanied by ethereal celestial music and a fragrant aroma filling the air.
"A celestial abode has been born!"
"There's actually a celestial abode in this secret realm?"
"Quick! The opportunity is right in front of us!"
The entire secret realm instantly erupted in chaos. Regardless of what they had been doing before, all the cultivators now surged towards the pillar of light like sharks that had smelled blood.
Shen Rugo was no exception; her eyes lit up: "The inheritance of the Immortal Abode?"
Using his agility, he darted away, blending into the crowd.
A jade palace floated in the distance, radiating countless rays of light and auspicious energy. The palace gates were wide open, but a misty path stretched across the entrance.
At this moment, golden light flashed, and a line of explanation appeared in the air:
This path is called the Path of Inquiry into One's Heart, which can reflect one's inner demons and test one's resolve.
Those whose resolve to follow the Dao is not firm will suffer serious injuries and be forced to retreat, or even be devoured by inner demons and have their cultivation completely destroyed.
At this moment, over a thousand cultivators had gathered before the Path of Inquiry. Among them were not only the Crimson Serpent Fairy and the Hundred Poisons Scholar, who had met Shen Rugo before, but also prodigies from sects such as Misty Peak, Heavenly Mystery Palace, and Profound Heaven Sect. Everyone wore solemn expressions, adjusted their breathing, and prepared to attempt the challenge.
Everyone now wants to rush into the immortal abode and seize the opportunity.
Without a doubt, this is a mansion built by a true powerhouse, and it must contain treasures left behind by that powerhouse.
Even the things that powerful people use in their daily lives are imbued with spiritual energy, which is of great benefit to cultivation.
While constantly examining the immortal abode, Shen Rugo asked Zhaocai, "Zhaocai, look at this abode, is it really left behind by an immortal?"
She didn't believe it easily and asked about Zhao Cai.
Although Zhao Cai was hiding in the storage bag, it didn't prevent her from observing the outside world, and she naturally saw the scene outside. To her surprise, she scoffed, "Your Highness, do you really think immortals are everywhere, and that every mansion in any secret realm was created by immortals?"
"Is not it?"
"Of course not! How could a true immortal appear in such a backward cultivation world and leave their residence here?"
"So, this is fake? There are no real magical artifacts or treasures inside?"
Shen Rugo immediately deflated.
She now desperately wished this were a celestial palace, where she could obtain a heaven-defying treasure, directly break through to the peak of Qi Refining, and achieve Foundation Establishment.
"Your Highness, although this is not a true immortal abode, it is still a treasure land left behind by a powerful figure, and there must be good things inside!"
Zhao Cai immediately offered encouragement.
Just then, a sword cultivator dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe, with a cool and aloof demeanor, took the lead on the Path of Inquiry.
He trembled slightly, his face showing a complex mix of pain, struggle, and longing, but he quickly regained his composure and walked forward step by step with unwavering determination. His pace was slow but very steady, drawing admiration from those around him.
Next was the Crimson Fairy, her red silk ribbons fluttering around her, her eyes alluring, as if she were resisting some kind of seductive illusion. She was drenched in sweat, yet she managed to keep moving forward with difficulty.
Subsequently, a Foundation Establishment Peak disciple from Misty Peak strode in confidently, encountering almost no obstacles.
More and more people began to rush toward the Path of Inquiry, but soon screams could be heard: some people were ejected with blood spitting out their mouths, while others went mad, swaying wildly like demons.
Shen Rugo, standing at the back, watched with great interest: "So this is the inner demon? It looks quite exciting."
Soon it was her turn.
"A mere Qi Refining Stage 7 cultivator dares to dream of entering the Immortal Abode?"
Upon seeing Shen Rugo, a series of sarcastic remarks immediately arose from the surrounding crowd.
Shen Rugo ignored it, her expression indifferent, and stepped onto the misty path.