Chapter 336 Entering the Secret Realm

The light of the bonfire illuminated the darkness and warmed the cold night. Fang Yue and Wan'er sat by the fire, waiting quietly.

"Wan'er, what is so special about this secret realm of all monsters?" Fang Yue asked curiously.

Wan'er pondered for a moment and slowly said: "The secret realm of all monsters, as the name suggests, was once a place where all monsters gathered.

It is said that there are countless precious monsters and natural treasures hidden in the secret realm, and even some ancient inheritances and relics.

However, this secret realm is also full of dangers. Not only are there powerful monsters guarding it, but there are also various strange traps and formations.

Therefore, every entry into the secret realm is a test of life and death."

Fang Yue was silent for a long time after listening. He felt the mystery and danger of the secret realm of all monsters.

But at the same time, he was full of expectations for this adventure.

Perhaps, he can find an opportunity to break through the bottleneck of his cultivation here.

Fang Yue's eyes flickered with the desire to explore. He took a deep breath and looked at the jumping bonfire, as if he was anticipating the adventure he was about to face.

Just as Fang Yue was immersed in the thought of the upcoming adventure, footsteps were heard in the distance.

As the sound approached, several figures gradually appeared in the range of the firelight.

They were the companions invited by Wan'er. There were three people in a group, dressed in luxurious clothes, and it was obvious that they came from a prominent cultivation family.

The three walked to the campfire, glanced at Fang Yue sitting there, and showed a disdainful expression on their faces.

One of them, wearing brocade clothes and holding a folding fan, said contemptuously: "Miss Wan'er, this is the helper you found? What use can an unknown boy have?"

Another person also echoed: "Yes, Wan'er, you are the most talented person among our families, how could you find such an unknown person as a companion? Is he worthy of traveling with you?"

The third person sneered and said nothing, but the contempt in his eyes was obvious.

Seeing this, Wan'er frowned slightly. She knew that these children of aristocratic families have always been arrogant and looked down on ordinary practitioners.

But she also knew that Fang Yue was not as simple as they imagined.

She took a deep breath and said, "He is the one I chose. I believe in his strength. If you don't believe it, you don't have to go with me."

Being able to fight against the master master Wu Chengwang, Fang Yue's strength is only higher than what she had found out before.

He alone is stronger than these three idiots.

The three people were choked by Wan'er's words. They obviously didn't expect Wan'er to defend Fang Yue so resolutely.

The man in brocade clothes laughed dryly a few times, trying to ease the atmosphere: "Wan'er, don't get me wrong, we just want to make sure that this expedition will be foolproof."

Wan'er snorted coldly and ignored them.

She knew what these people were thinking. They just looked down on Fang Yue's background and reputation, but she believed in her own judgment more.

The crackling of the campfire accompanied by the whistling of the night wind was particularly clear in the night.

Although the atmosphere was a bit awkward, under Wan'er's firm attitude, the three people finally chose to remain silent.

They temporarily buried their hostility towards each other in their hearts and maintained a harmonious atmosphere on the surface.

"Okay, everyone is here for the same purpose, there is no need to have unnecessary disputes here."

The man in brocade clothes finally spoke up, trying to calm the storm: "Once we enter the secret realm, we will have plenty of opportunities to prove our respective strengths."

The other two also echoed and agreed.

Although they were unwilling, they also knew that since Wan'er was so protective of this person, now was not the time to take action.

In the night, Fang Yue saw all this clearly, but he did not show any abnormality.

He sat quietly by the campfire, as if all the disputes had nothing to do with him.

However, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, revealing his inner vigilance and preparation.

He knew that this trip to the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm would never be smooth sailing, and he was ready to face all challenges.

As time passed, the night deepened.

Everyone went back to their tents to rest and recuperate for tomorrow's adventure.

The three noble family children were also whispering in their respective tents, discussing their plans after entering the secret realm.

Although they tried to lower their voices, Fang Yue was very sharp and could still hear some fragments.

"Yang Chen, do you think this Fang Yue is really reliable?" Lu Zhou asked in a low voice.

Yang Chen snorted and said disdainfully: "What kind of ability can an unknown boy have? I think Wan'er has made a mistake this time."

"I think so too." Shen Fang said: "Our three major families are also well-known in the cultivation world. How can we let an unknown person join our team?"

Lu Zhou pondered for a moment and said: "No matter what, we still have to be careful. After entering the secret realm, the three of us must take care of each other and beware of Fang Yue."

"That's right," Yang Chen sneered, "If he dares to hold us back, don't blame me for being rude."

Shen Fang nodded, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes: "When the time comes, we will let him know that a small character like him is not worthy of traveling with us."

In the night, Fang Yue lay on a simple blanket with his eyes slightly closed, as if he had fallen asleep.

However, his heart was clear.

He heard the discussion of the three children of the aristocratic families, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Since you guys want to cause trouble," he thought to himself, "I'll show you what real strength is."

After a few days, all the forces that were qualified to come to the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm gathered in this mysterious valley.

The valley was bustling with people, and the practitioners of various families and sects were all expectant and nervous, preparing for the upcoming adventure.

They gathered in groups of three or two to talk in a low voice, or meditated alone to adjust their breathing, making final preparations for entering the secret realm.

Fang Yue and Wan'er also came to the valley. They stood on a high ground and overlooked the entire valley.

Looking at the bustling crowd, Fang Yue couldn't help but sigh at the scale and influence of this expedition.

He knew that this trip to the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm was not only a treasure hunt, but also a contest between the major forces in the cultivation world.

"Wan'er, it seems that there are quite a few forces coming to the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm this time." Fang Yue said as he observed the crowd around him.

"Well, it's indeed quite a lot."

Wan'er nodded and said, "The opening of the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm this time has attracted the attention of countless practitioners, and all major forces want to take advantage of the opportunity to get a piece of the pie. Therefore, to be able to come here, you have to pay tribute to the Wei royal family more or less, and pay enough to exchange for this opportunity!"

Fang Yue was silent for a long time after listening, and at the same time he also knew why the Wei Dynasty was almost surrounded by enemies, but still as stable as Mount Tai.

It all depends on this!

So, no matter who wants to overthrow the Wei royal family, they have to rob this place, or destroy it.

However, who is allowed to enter and who is not allowed to enter is entirely up to the Wei royal family.

Thinking about this, Fang Yue suddenly understood many unclear places in the past.

He realized that this Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm is not only a place for cultivation and treasure hunting, but also an important cornerstone for the Wei Dynasty to maintain its rule.

The Wei royal family controls the distribution of cultivation resources by controlling the entrance to the secret realm, thereby consolidating its regime.

At the same time, he also understood why those children from aristocratic families were so disdainful of him.

In their eyes, Fang Yue, a cultivator of ordinary origin and unknown name, was not qualified to be on equal footing with those children from prominent cultivation families.

However, Fang Yue did not care about this. He knew that the strength of the cultivation world was everything.

No matter what your origin is, as long as you have enough strength, you can win respect.

And he will hope to find an opportunity to break through to the Grandmaster in this expedition to the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm.

"Fang Yue, what are you thinking about?" Wan'er saw Fang Yue lost in thought and asked softly.

Fang Yue came back to his senses and smiled slightly: "Nothing, now it's almost time, we should go in."

Wan'er nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

She trusted Fang Yue and believed that he had his own ideas and plans.

Then, Yang Chen and the other three followed, and Fang Yue and the other five went to the depths of the valley together.

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Everyone followed the pace of the leader in front and gradually went deeper into the mysterious valley.

As they moved forward, the surrounding scenery was constantly changing, from lush forests to rugged mountain roads, and then to rocky canyons. Every step was full of unknowns and challenges.

The entrance to the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm was hidden in front of a seemingly ordinary stone wall.

When everyone got closer, they found that the stone wall was actually engraved with ancient runes, flashing a faint light.

"This is the entrance to the secret realm."

The leader pointed to the stone wall and said, "Take the token and walk forward to enter the secret realm. Remember not to resist or circulate your vitality."

Upon hearing this, everyone took out a token that was flashing with a faint light from their arms. These tokens were their credentials to enter the secret realm, and they were also special permits issued by the Wei royal family. Everyone held their tokens tightly, with a solemn look on their faces.

Fang Yue also took out his token, which was a jade plaque engraved with dragon patterns. He took a deep breath and calmed down his excitement. He knew that this trip to the secret realm was an important opportunity for him, and perhaps he could find an opportunity to break through the bottleneck of his cultivation here.

"Are you ready?" Wan'er turned around and looked at Fang Yue and the others.

Everyone nodded, indicating that they were ready.

"Then let's go." Wan'er said, and took the lead to walk towards the stone wall.

Everyone followed closely, walking towards the stone wall one by one.

When their bodies touched the stone wall, they only felt a gentle force wrapping themselves, as if they were teleported to another world.

Their eyes blurred, and when they opened their eyes again, they were already in an unfamiliar environment.

This is a dense forest, with towering trees covering the sky, and the sun shining through the gaps in the leaves on the ground, forming mottled light and shadow.

"We have entered the secret realm."

Wan'er said, looking around the surrounding environment, "Everyone be careful, there may be monsters here."

Everyone nodded and became more vigilant.

They knew that in this secret realm full of unknowns, any negligence could lead to fatal consequences.

Fang Yue also looked around, and couldn't help but sigh at the magic of the Ten Thousand Monsters Secret Realm.

He could feel the rich spiritual energy here, as well as the dangerous aura emitted by the monsters hiding in the dark.

He knew that this expedition would never be smooth sailing, but he was ready to face all challenges.

"Huh? Is it because everyone's landing point is different when entering the secret realm, so you are separated from the others?"

After coming back to his senses, Fang Yue discovered that Miss Wan'er was not beside him, and there was no scent of her within a few miles of Fang Yue.

Even the three children of the aristocratic family were nowhere to be seen.

Fang Yue realized that after entering the secret realm, everyone seemed to be randomly teleported to different locations.

He looked around and saw dense trees surrounding him, sunlight dappled on the ground, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of vegetation.

This is a completely unfamiliar environment, full of unknowns and challenges.

He tried to circulate his vitality and sense the surrounding atmosphere.

In this vast forest, trying to find a companion is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It is better to go to the high mountain in the middle first.

That place should be the core of this secret realm. No matter what, everyone will go there in the end.

Fang Yue decided to head towards the high mountain at the core of the secret realm, where he believed there was a high chance that he would meet other cultivators who entered the secret realm, including Wan'er and the three children of the aristocratic families.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his mentality, and prepared to face the next challenge.

On the way to the mountains, Fang Yue encountered many attacks from monsters, but with his outstanding strength and fighting skills, he successfully repelled these monsters.

At the same time, he also discovered some precious spiritual herbs and ores, but to him, these things were of no use.

On the way to the high mountains at the core of the secret realm, Fang Yue passed through a dense jungle.

Suddenly, he heard roars and women's exclamations coming from ahead.

He quickly followed the sound and found a beautiful woman being besieged by a ferocious monster.

The woman was dressed in red, with a graceful figure and a face as delicate as a flower, but at this moment, her face was full of panic and helplessness.

The monster was a huge black bear with red eyes, and it attacked the woman violently. Every attack was narrowly avoided by the woman.

When Fang Yue saw this, he immediately drew his sword and rushed towards the monster.

His agility and sharp swordsmanship quickly drove the monster back.

Amid the roar of the monster, Fang Yue and the woman in red joined forces and finally defeated the monster.

"Thank you, Master, for saving your life!" The woman in red bowed to Fang Yueying, her voice sweet and grateful.

Fang Yue waved his hand and said with a smile: "Girl, you're welcome. When the road is rough, draw your sword to help."

The woman in red invited Fang Yue to the camp not far away, and Fang Yue agreed after thinking about it for a while.

He wanted to know more about the secret realm. After all, he had a dark eye about this place.

Fang Yue followed the woman in red to the camp not far away.

Some warriors had already gathered in the camp. After these people saw Fang Yue, some of them suddenly showed funny expressions on their faces:

"Sanniang Shen, why have you changed your taste? I'm afraid this pretty boy can't satisfy you."

Fang Yue frowned slightly when he heard this frivolous teasing, but he didn't get angry and just looked at the speaker calmly.

When Shen Sanniang, the woman in red, heard her companion's teasing, her face changed slightly, she glared at the speaker, and said with fake anger:

"You guys always try to take advantage of me. This young man is a friend I just met. He saved my life. You should thank him properly."

The person who spoke saw that Shen Sanniang was a little angry, so he stopped smiling and said seriously: "Shen Sanniang, don't be angry, we were just joking. Since this brother saved you, we naturally have to thank him."

After saying that, he turned to Fang Yue, cupped his fists and said, "Brother, thank you for saving Shen Sanniang. My name is Li Hu, and I am the captain of this team. If you don't mind, you can act with us, which is safer."

When Fang Yue saw this, he clasped his fists and returned the greeting: "Yue below, thank you Brother Li for the invitation. I'm new here and don't know much about the secret realm. It's natural to be able to go with you."

Shen Sanniang also said: "Mr. Fang, please ignore them, they always want to take advantage of me. You join us and we explore together so that we can be taken care of."

Fang Yue nodded and agreed.

He thought to himself that although the people in this camp looked a little rough, they didn't seem to be difficult to get along with.

Moreover, he knew nothing about the secret realm. Traveling with these people might be able to learn more about the secret realm.

Therefore, Fang Yue settled down temporarily in this camp. (End of chapter)