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Dozens of breaths or so passed. Qi Yuan stopped in his tracks and held his breath. "This is Lu Fei's room, right?" "White moonlight, here I come!" Qi Yuan stood outside the room, his body concealed in the darkness. He listened intently. Unfortunately, only splashing water sounds came from within. Qi Yuan listened for a long while, yet gained nothing. However, Qi Yuan did not give up; he was very patient. That was a Mysterious-grade art, after all. If he found more Mysterious-grade arts, his *Qi Yuan Scripture* could be perfected even further. And the more cultivation methods he mastered, the greater the benefit to him. For example, with his special eyes, observing arts of different ranks yielded different information and revealed different flaws. To give an example: before obtaining a Mysterious-grade art, looking at a Jade-grade art allowed him to see seven flaws and perfect it for cultivation. After obtaining a Mysterious-grade art, looking at that same Jade-grade art allowed him to see ten flaws. Qi Yuan even felt that if a Heaven-grade art were placed before him now, he would not be able to spot any of its flaws at all. The more cultivation arts he understood, the more information he could see. The night grew deeper. Qi Yuan kept his ears pricked, straining to listen. Standing in the dark, people passed by him from time to time, but none noticed his presence. Before long, Qi Yuan's eyes lit up. "It's starting?" He finally heard Lu Fei's inner voice as she cultivated. "Primal and boundless, qi circulates to the elixir acupoint, moving sovereignly and..." Qi Yuan's eyes widened as he listened with rapt attention, terrified of missing anything. After an unknown span of time, a look of satisfaction appeared in Qi Yuan's eyes. "*Yin Female Grand Cultivation Art*? That's rather venomous!" Qi Yuan had obtained the Mysterious-grade art, *Yin Female Grand Cultivation Art*. This art truly lived up to the Demonic Desire Sect's reputation as a demonic sect. To successfully cultivate this technique, one needed to dual cultivate with seven men who were deeply in love with her, and then slaughter them at the height of their passion. "Even Boiling Sheep back on Blue Star wasn't this pathetic. This Lu Fei is ridiculous. "Not only do they have to simp for her, but they also lose their lives while simping! "Someone this vicious isn't worthy of being my white moonlight at all. Po Lang is still better—tall, rich, handsome, and packed with techniques!" Having secretly pinched the technique, Qi Yuan's feelings for Lu Fei vanished instantly, giving off quite the vibe of being heartless once he got what he wanted. Just as he was about to leave, however. Suddenly, a man draped from head to toe in a black robe came into Qi Yuan's view. "A thief?" "An adulterer?" The black-robed man entered Lu Fei's room. Crouching outside the room, Qi Yuan's thoughts raced. For some reason, the black-robed man gave Qi Yuan an alarming, heart-thumping feeling of dread. "Could it be... a Divine Infant old monster?" Thinking about it, Qi Yuan decided it was best to slip away quickly. With his current strength, he did not know whether he could defeat a Divine Infant old monster. If discovered by a Divine Infant old monster, it could be dangerous; better to make a clean escape. He pondered for a moment, listened outside for a bit, and found that there seemed to be a sound-isolating daoist art in place. Listening any further would yield nothing anyway, so he directly slipped away in secret. *** Two days passed in a flash. Over these two days, a great deal had happened. The first thing was that this Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm was somewhat different from the first one. The first Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm only allowed cultivators under the age of thirty to enter. Yet over these past two days, it was suddenly discovered that cultivators up to one hundred years old could enter this Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm as well. This caused quite a stir. Many princes without the backing of the three great sects banded together, attempting to alter the previous rules of the Dragon Contention to allow Origin Core cultivators to participate as well. This sparked heavy unrest within the palaces. Later, an Origin Core True Person from the Divine Light Sect beat an Origin Core cultivator to death, which finally quelled the disturbance. The proposal was also jointly vetoed by the three great sects. The Dragon Contention would still proceed according to the prior rules. Many princes were deeply dissatisfied, yet against the three great sects, they were powerless. At this moment, countless Foundation Establishment cultivators congregated at the entrance to the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm. The various princes gathered here, some delighted and others worried. Suddenly, a divine radiance swirled above the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm. Every cultivator present felt an oppressive and formidable aura. Up in the vault of heaven, a white-haired elder appeared. "Greetings, Master!" Kang Fulu hastily offered a salute. "Greetings, Martial Uncle!" Though Qi Yuan was an old man killer, he was actually someone who deeply respected the elderly and cherished the young. "Greetings, True Monarch Taiguang!" All the cultivators below bowed in salute, looking up at the elder in the sky with awe. For that elder was none other than the Peak Master of the Divine Light Sect's Five Lights Peak—True Monarch Taiguang! A Divine Infant-level powerhouse. In all of Great Shang, he was considered an absolute top-tier expert. "Complications have arisen with the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm; cultivators under one hundred years of age may enter as well. "To prevent anyone from fishing in troubled waters and sneaking into the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm unnoticed, this old man shall personally oversee the entrance to the realm on this occasion," True Monarch Taiguang spoke. Instantly, many princes below turned pale, while the three princes backed by the three great sects—especially Dong Xian—showed excited expressions. His foundation had been shallow to begin with; if people could sneak in by foul play, he would be pushed even further away from the throne. Standing beside Qi Yuan, Kang Fulu wore a proud expression. "With Master here, nothing unexpected can possibly happen to the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm this time!" Qi Yuan, on the other hand, did not feel much about it. He was pondering who that suspected Divine Infant powerhouse he saw last night could be. After the time it took an incense stick to burn, the entrance to the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm was fully opened. Vast amounts of spiritual energy surged forth, causing the area outside this originally mortal city to brim with thick spiritual qi. With this spiritual energy permeating the surroundings, this region would enjoy relatively rich spiritual qi for decades to come. If mortals lived here long term, they would be free from all illnesses and live prolonged lives. Some rogue cultivators would also choose to build huts and cultivate here. "So fragrant." Qi Yuan felt nothing special about the spiritual energy here; it was not as abundant as on Seven Colors Peak anyway. As the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm opened, a dense fragrance diffused outward. Qi Yuan caught the rich scent of flowers. Beside him, Dong Xian explained, "The Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm is said to be a secret realm from beyond the domains. "For reasons unknown, it drifted into our Great Shang. "Within this secret realm, birds sing, flowers bloom, and all sorts of wondrous flora flourish. "A thousand years ago, when the ancestors of our Great Shang entered the first realm, they once saw a crystal coffin, inside of which slept an extraordinary entity. "Our ancestors suspected that entity might be the master of the secret realm. "Unfortunately, no matter how much boundless effort our ancestors expended, they could not open the crystal coffin. "In fact, they seemed to trigger the crystal coffin's formations, causing it to be teleported away. "I wonder if that crystal coffin can be seen again in this Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm. "It should be the most precious treasure within the realm. Whoever obtains it will likely become the Emperor of Great Shang on the spot." A portion of this information Dong Xian knew from imperial records, while another portion came from Elder Qi—such as the detail that the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm hailed from beyond the domains. After all, Great Shang's acquisition of the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm had naturally drawn the attention of other major factions, and powerhouses from those factions had visited the realm's entrance and determined it came from beyond the domains. In the Canglan Realm, it was not uncommon for immortal realms from beyond the domains to drift over. "I can only do my best to help you seize precious treasures." Right now, all Qi Yuan cared about was his white moonlight, Po Lang; he was not particularly interested in Great Shang's imperial treasury. "Thank you, Senior Brother." Dong Xian was immensely thrilled inside. He knew Qi Yuan's strength was not weak, and that kitchen knife was a supreme treasure—with it in hand, Senior Brother Qi Yuan could likely fight an Origin Core. Barring any accidents, he had a very high chance of clinching victory in the Dragon Contention. At that moment, however, Elder Qi secretly transmitted his voice: "Don't rejoice too early. That Foundation Establishment cultivator named Po Lang is formidable. He is likely capable of placing on the Eastern Lands Heavenly Pride Roll, with the power to defeat an Origin Core across realms." "What?" Hearing this, Dong Xian grew a bit anxious. Meanwhile, all the princes began entering the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm one after another. "Little Brother Qi Yuan, why have you been so cold to Big Sister these past few days?" An uninhibited voice drifted over as Lu Fei strolled past Qi Yuan. "Who are you? I don't know you," Qi Yuan said calmly. Since she was no longer his white moonlight, they might as well be strangers; cutting ties forever until death was the best approach. Those who still had break-up sex or hooked up for casual friends-with-benefits flings after parting ways were people Qi Yuan disdained to emulate. The smile on Lu Fei's face stiffened slightly, but she teased nonetheless, "Little Brother Qi Yuan sure loves to joke. Didn't you like looking at Big Sister? Once we enter the secret realm, Big Sister will let you look to your heart's content." As she spoke, she deliberately cupped her bust with her hands, making her cleavage look even more bountiful. Qi Yuan took a glance, but had no interest. She was not even as pretty as the Sword Fairy in the game jade slip Dong Xian had given him. "I don't know you. Stop pestering me." Especially given how horrifying the *Yin Female Grand Cultivation Art* was, Qi Yuan did not want any deep entanglement with Lu Fei. Hearing this, Lu Fei's smile froze completely. "I will remember you." The last person who had said that to Qi Yuan was Po Lang. Hearing Lu Fei's words, Qi Yuan felt rather helpless. "I don't want you to remember me." He only wanted his white moonlight, Po Lang, to remember him. Lu Fei walked away in resentment. Spotting Po Lang entering the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm amid the crowd, Qi Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. He had only been worried that Po Lang would not enter the realm. "Senior Brother, come with me," Dong Xian said at this time, his face beaming with a smile. "Let's go!" Kang Fulu said loudly as well. The three of them—Qi Yuan, Dong Xian, and Kang Fulu—entered the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm together. What met their eyes was a forest filled with singing birds and fragrant blossoms. Giant trees reached toward the sky, and streams murmured softly. All the princes had been teleported separately into the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm, so Qi Yuan's surroundings were quiet, with only Dong Xian and Kang Fulu beside him. Qi Yuan opened his Divine Flower Society jade slip. A look of disappointment crossed his face. He could not communicate with the people in the Divine Flower Society. At this moment, Kang Fulu's expression turned complicated. He looked at Dong Xian and said slowly, "There is something I must tell you." Hearing this, Dong Xian quickly replied, "Please speak, Senior Brother." "Your Imperial Father passed away last night. "The three great sects jointly suppressed this matter and haven't announced it for now, so as to avoid any unexpected disruptions to the Dragon Contention." Dong Xian froze. His Imperial Father was dead? Although he had virtually no affection for his father—having met him fewer times than he had seen True Monarch Kumu—he was still his nominal Imperial Father. Hearing this so suddenly, he still felt a twinge of loss. "Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother. This will not affect me!" Dong Xian's emotions shifted quickly. Qi Yuan, on the other hand, blanked out for a split second. Back when he had looked at the old Emperor, the prompt he saw said the old Emperor had one month left to live. Now, he had died in less than two days. There had definitely been... some sort of unexpected turn of events. Could it be that the Sect Master and the Empress were seeking thrills and got caught by the old Emperor, leaving the Sect Master no choice but to kill him? Qi Yuan maliciously speculated. He then dismissed the notion. After all, he did not have any evidence; how could he make groundless assumptions? No one brought up the topic again. The white-haired Kang Fulu took a deep breath, drawing the dense spiritual energy in. "The spiritual energy here is even stronger than on Five Lights Peak. No wonder Great Shang rose to power so rapidly a thousand years ago after acquiring the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm." Qi Yuan felt the same. Cultivating within the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm, he felt his progress would be even faster than on Seven Colors Peak; he might only need two or three years to step into middle Foundation Establishment. Still, for Qi Yuan, that was far too slow. It was not nearly as good as fighting and slaying in the game. "Where spiritual energy is abundant, the probability of finding precious natural treasures is higher. We must head deep into the secret realm!" Kang Fulu said. Both Qi Yuan and Dong Xian agreed. There were surely more good things deep within the realm, and Qi Yuan also figured there was a higher chance of running into his white moonlight there. At the same time, in the deepest depths of the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm, spiritual energy gushed forth like swirling mist. Within a pool of water, the spiritual energy seemed to have materialized into a tangible substance, flowing ceaselessly. In the center of the pool rested a crystal coffin. Having weathered ages unknown, this crystal coffin exuded a vast, awe-inspiring aura. And quietly lying inside the crystal coffin was... an exquisite, diminutive bridal dress. Any cultivator who came here would sense that this bridal dress was no ordinary garment, but a sentient living being. *** "There really are a lot of good things here." Qi Yuan roamed through the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm. He halted his steps and plucked a mushroom. This mushroom, called a Spirit-Spouting Mushroom, could absorb thin spiritual energy and spout out dense spiritual qi, worth several spirit stones. Transforming into the little girl who picked mushrooms, Qi Yuan plucked over a dozen in one go. Dong Xian felt tempted as well, a flicker of greed flashing across his eyes. If this Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm belonged to him, he would surely have the chance to rapidly reach the Divine Infant realm, perhaps even holding hope of stepping into the Purple Mansion realm. Before long, however, he cast those thoughts aside. After all, this second Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm could never be controlled by the imperial family; it belonged to the three great sects. "Let's go. There will definitely be better things deeper in," Kang Fulu urged. The group continued flying toward the depths of the secret realm. Suddenly, Dong Xian halted in mid-flight. "A corpse?" In the distance lay a corpse. All three descended. They discovered three corpses on the ground. "Fifth Brother?" Looking at the man in the python robe, Dong Xian recognized him at a glance as his fifth elder brother. "Regret Dragon Hand?" Dong Xian pulled open his fifth brother's python robe and saw a golden palm print on the abdomen, his expression turning dejected. The Regret Dragon Hand was an exclusive secret of the Great Shang imperial family, something every prince was required to cultivate. To find traces of the Regret Dragon Hand on his fifth brother could only mean that he had been slaughtered by one of his own brothers. To encounter such a tragedy right after entering the Heavenly Dragon Immortal Realm, one could imagine Dong Xian's mood. Beside him, Kang Fulu narrowed his eyes. The other two corpses on the ground—he recognized them.