Chapter 440 - 207: Entering the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm, Obtaining a Tier Four Spirit Medicine
Chapter 440: Chapter 207: Entering the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm, Obtaining a Tier Four Spirit Medicine
"But when he got back, he found that while there was Sword Intent on it, it was a chaotic mess, clearly accumulated from practicing Magic."
"Later, I found out that the Star-Picking Sword Pavilion requires its disciples to go inside the Stone Gorge to practice their Swordsmanship."
"Over many years, the rock walls on both sides have become imbued with Sword Intent."
"It’s fine if you just want to look at it, but if you try to absorb it, you’ll discover it contains the Sword Intent left behind by countless different cultivators. It’s a chaotic mess, completely impossible to refine."
She had just been passing by and overheard Xiao Chen muttering to himself about how cheap the Star-Picking Sword Map was, so she couldn’t resist speaking up to warn him.
For one, it was a kind warning to prevent another person from being scammed.
For another, she harbored the thought of spoiling this piece of business for the Star-Picking Sword Pavilion.
That senior brother of hers had been scammed out of his Spirit Stones, but the other party was too powerful to retaliate against, which left her seething with anger as well.
Since she had happened to run into Xiao Chen today, she might as well offer a word of warning.
’He might not listen to me, but what if it works?’
’Every deal I can stop is a victory.’
"So that’s the reason."
Xiao Chen cupped his fists. "Thank you for the warning, Fairy."
She bowed in return. "There’s no need to be so polite, Fellow Daoist."
With that, she turned and left.
Xiao Chen glanced back at the notice. He hadn’t expected that the Star-Picking Sword Pavilion, a renowned Great Sword Sect, would stoop to such things.
Although it was just that female cultivator’s side of the story, considering the previous behavior of Gao Changgeng, the Chief Disciple of the Star-Picking Sword Pavilion, it was very likely true.
The conduct of an ordinary disciple might not represent the sect.
’But a Chief Disciple’s style is definitely influenced by that of the sect. They’re probably both just as domineering.’
Nothing of note happened for the next few days.
Xiao Chen spent his days flipping through his handbook and strolling through the streets, and soon it was November.
Based on when the Secret Realm last opened, it was scheduled to open again this November.
However, mid-November arrived, and even after the fifteenth, the Secret Realm showed no sign of opening.
The great number of cultivators were all baffled. What was happening?
Hundred Herbs City was also getting antsy. They dismantled the shops that had been built near the Secret Realm’s entrance and immediately set up a large Talisman Array to conduct an Investigation of the Secret Realm’s condition.
Xiao Chen had only read *Array Dao Introduction* so far and had not yet learned any High Tier Arrays.
But he saw the Talisman Array on the perimeter expand three consecutive times, and guessed that the situation was likely not optimistic.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, City Lord Huo went to the Celestial Secret Pavilion and invited the Master of Acting.
After an examination, it was discovered that nothing was wrong with the Secret Realm; its internal Spiritual Qi was just a little insufficient, so it needed more time to build up.
It would open on the last day of November, precisely at 7:00 AM.
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’I’d better go early and try to miss the crowds.’
On November thirtieth, Xiao Chen set out at 3:00 AM, planning to arrive at the Secret Realm early and wait.
He had the advantage in speed, and he also had a rough map of the route.
As long as he entered the Secret Realm a step ahead of the others, he could be the first to reach the Spirit Medicine Garden without being discovered.
However, when he arrived outside the Secret Realm, he was greeted by a tidal wave of people, a massive gathering of cultivators.
At least sixty or seventy thousand people had foregone sleep to come and queue in the middle of the night.
Furthermore, there were over a thousand disciples from Hundred Herbs City, some of whom were only in the Early Stage of Qi Refining, who had been called over to maintain order in their uniform Magic Robes.
It even led to the bizarre sight of Qi Refining disciples directing Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Fortunately, no one dared to use their Cultivation to cause trouble. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators all restrained their tempers and cooperated with the organizers, splitting into three lines.
This was because the entrance to the Secret Realm was not very wide, only allowing three people to enter abreast at a time.
’How long is this line going to take?’
Xiao Chen stared at the long line stretching for miles, feeling a bit stunned.
Fortunately, he soon discovered that Golden Core Cultivators didn’t seem to have to queue up and could wait directly at the entrance to the Secret Realm.
Hundred Herbs City had prepared 260 small tables and stools at the entrance. On each was a cup of tea, a plate of seasonal fruit, a plate of assorted dried fruits, and a plate of silver-frosted candied fruit.
Dozens of Golden Core True Men were already sitting there waiting.
He revealed a hint of his Cultivation aura, flew over the crowd, and went to take a seat. As expected, none of the Hundred Herbs City disciples present tried to stop him.
Xiao Chen casually tasted a piece of the silver-frosted candied fruit. It was flaky and tender, with a pleasant sweetness and a hint of tartness. The flavor was excellent.
Four hours passed quickly. As it turned out, Hundred Herbs City had miscalculated the number of attendees.
With the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Thunders Temple each sending over thirty people, the total number of Golden Core True Men on-site had swelled to more than three hundred.
Fortunately, no one made a fuss about the lack of seats, and everyone waited politely to the side.
"Reporting to the Elder! Passage is secure!"
With a Foundation Establishment disciple from Hundred Herbs City making a successful round trip, it was confirmed that the entrance to the Secret Realm was now completely stable.
"Fellow Daoists, please enter. I hope you will all prioritize peace and avoid any disputes!"
The External Affairs Elder of Hundred Herbs City cupped his fists in a salute as he made this special request.
Since all those present were Golden Core True Men, they were all rather restrained, even without anyone directing them. There was no scrambling or fighting; instead, they entered in orderly batches of their own accord.
Xiao Chen stepped through the bright curtain of light and immediately felt an exceptionally rich Spiritual Qi.
The Spiritual Qi density in the Hundred Herbs Secret Realm was at least ten times that of the outside world!
No wonder so many Low Tier cultivators were scrambling to get in, especially those from the nearby islands, who seemed to have turned out in full force.
Even if they didn’t manage to acquire any Spirit Grass in the Secret Realm, they could still benefit greatly just by cultivating here for a month.
Before him lay a vast, open field where the faint outlines of farming furrows could still be seen.
Unfortunately, it was overgrown with weeds, making the Spirit Grass within almost impossible to spot.