Chapter 61

In ancient times, the heavens and earth were in turmoil, and the great way was uncertain.

Heavenly storms poured down, thunder split the sky, and the earth fractured, with frequent eruptions of magma and volcanoes.

The great changes in heaven and earth brought the living beings close to extinction.

Later, nine tripods came from beyond the heavens, suppressing the earth and sky, and were scattered across various places.

In later generations, people divided this vast world into nine regions based on the locations of these nine tripods.

The central area of the nine regions, where the nine tripods were located, gradually merged with the heavens and earth, transforming into a blessed land. Each of the nine regions had a blessed land evolved from the nine tripods.

These nine blessed lands are called secret realms.

"The nine secret realms evolved from the nine tripods. Although they rely on the heavens and earth of the nine regions, their vastness is almost comparable to the external world," said the scholar in the blue robe. "Moreover, the aura in the secret realms is pure and clean, unlike the turbid air outside. In comparison, the secret realms are more suitable for cultivation. Some cultivators would say that the spiritual energy in the secret realms is rich and pure."

"The secret realms are suitable for cultivation, so most cultivators gather within them, with only a few appearing in the secular world."

"Among the nine secret realms, there are numerous sects, but in each secret realm, there is a major sect that leads the realm."

"The nine secret realms are also known as the nine major sects, collectively called the Nine Immortal Sects."

The scholar in the blue robe continued, "In the world, the Nine Immortal Sects are the leaders, and the other sects are slightly inferior."

Secret realms? Immortal Sects? Qin Xianyu was captivated and longed to cultivate in the secret realms.

The scholar in the blue robe added, "Outside the secular world, due to the large number of ordinary people, there are rules that restrict the display of supernatural powers before them. Because of these restrictions, cultivation matters are regarded by the world as mythical legends, making it hard to distinguish fact from fiction."

"No wonder... cultivators are so secretive," Qin Xianyu said, suddenly understanding. "If that's the case, then cultivators are the legendary immortals, and the secret realms must be..."

"Heavenly realms!" The scholar in the blue robe nodded. "In the secular world, the secret realms are called heavenly realms."

Secret realms, that is, heavenly realms!

What a shocking revelation!

Ascending to heaven in broad daylight!

Rising to immortality!

Ascending with chickens and dogs!

Ascending with the entire household!

These words danced in his mind, and Qin Xianyu muttered to himself, "It is often recorded in scriptures that those who form the Golden Core are considered Earth Immortals, transcending the mundane world and achieving immortality. So, those with Golden Core cultivation actually go to the secret realms?"

"Exactly," the scholar in the blue robe said. "The secret realms have great restrictions, and only those with Golden Core cultivation can enter and leave them. Those below the Golden Core level, if they try to break the restrictions, will face calamity and turn to ashes. Because those with Golden Core cultivation can enter and leave the secret realms, and the secret realms are also called heavenly realms, they are known as Earth Immortals."

"The Golden Core is divided into nine transformations, and after the ninth transformation, it contains the Primordial Embryo. Only when the Primordial Embryo transforms into the Dao Embryo can one become a true immortal."

"However, after becoming an Earth Immortal, each step of advancement requires immense power. As the saying goes, it is difficult to make progress even after reaching a high level, which is exactly the case."

The scholar in the blue robe looked at Qin Xianyu's hopeful expression and said, "The aura outside is turbid, and the impure air in each breath is detrimental to cultivation. One must constantly spend energy to purify the aura, making the blood and organs clean, which is quite troublesome. Therefore, many Earth Immortals rarely return to the secular world and mostly stay in the secret realms to cultivate."

"Of course, the barriers between the secret realms are also hard to break. Entering the secret realms is already very difficult, and leaving them is even harder. Earth Immortals with Golden Core cultivation can enter the secret realms but may not be able to leave."

Hearing this, Qin Xianyu immediately became clear-headed, realizing he had underestimated the secret realms.

However, Earth Immortals, transcending the mundane, are mostly devoted to cultivation. Entering the secret realms is beneficial for cultivation, so it is normal for them not to return to the secular world.

At this moment, the scholar in the blue robe slightly raised his head and said, "It's really getting late."

Qin Xianyu looked up and saw a clear blue sky with white clouds.

The phrase "it's getting late" was not the first time the scholar in the blue robe had mentioned it, as if it held deeper meaning.

Qin Xianyu thought for a moment and understood.

It was time to leave the Map of the River and Mountain Immortal Realm.

Many days had passed in the world within the map, but Qin Xianyu was so engrossed in cultivation, refining the perfected Purple Mansion Divine Court Primal Ancestral Qi True Art, and listening to the many secrets from the scholar in the blue robe that he had never thought about how to leave.

How to leave?

This was a problem Qin Xianyu had faced before, but after meeting the scholar in the blue robe, he had almost forgotten about it.

Now, thinking about leaving the world within the map, Qin Xianyu felt a deep sense of reluctance.

The aura here was pure and suitable for cultivation, and the scholar in the blue robe had guided him in resolving cultivation doubts and shared many cultivation basics and secrets. Qin Xianyu truly cherished the quiet days of cultivation in this world within the map.

The scholar in the blue robe slightly bowed and said, "The Great Seal of Ghost Suppression is of great use to me, and the Purple Mansion Divine Court Primal Ancestral Qi True Art, as well as your insights into talismans and that mysterious sword technique, have enlightened me. I have benefited greatly in these few days."

Qin Xianyu bowed deeply and said, "The teachings of these days will never be forgotten. Sir, you are truly a great teacher on my path of cultivation. If I achieve success in the future, I will attribute it to the foundation laid in these few days."

"You are too kind."

The scholar in the blue robe bowed and was about to leave when he suddenly paused and said, "The parasites in your body were originally supposed to flare up every few years, but the Primal Ancestral Qi is a fundamental energy that greatly benefits the parasites. They have already mutated and will likely flare up in a few months, posing a life-threatening danger within three years."

Qin Xianyu's face changed, and he said, "Then within three years, I must reach the peak of the Qi Cultivation stage and achieve external manifestation of true qi?"

"Not enough," the scholar in the blue robe said. "At least you need to reach the Gengsha stage. The higher your cultivation, the more it nourishes the parasites. You may need to reach the Dragon Tiger stage to remove them. Additionally..."

The scholar in the blue robe was about to give more advice but suddenly waved his hand.

Qin Xianyu felt the world change, the heavens and earth invert, and everything went dark.

At the moment Qin Xianyu disappeared, a blazing flame erupted from the void, intensely hot, distorting the air.

The scholar in the blue robe was burned to ashes by the flame.

In just one breath, the scholar in the blue robe reappeared in another place, but his body was already very weak. He looked at the void with a serious expression and suddenly snorted.

Rivers flowed backward, mountains trembled, and the earth cracked.

A dragon's roar echoed through the void, shaking the heavens and earth.

...

In the outside world, on the official road.

The scholar in the blue robe waved and sent Qin Xianyu away. The young Taoist felt the world change, the heavens and earth invert, and everything went dark.

His body spun uncontrollably.

Finally, he managed to steady himself and realized he was back in the outside world, sighing in relief.

Just as he stood firm, before he could see his surroundings, he heard the sound of hooves.

Why are the sounds so close now?

Qin Xianyu looked up and saw a dark shadow, then his body was once again airborne.

"Damn, I was hit by a horse."

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