Just at this moment, the restriction on Ji Haoyuan’s cave dwelling was lightly touched.
The True Man is summoning me.
Ji Haoyuan immediately understood.
Without hesitation, he gathered his belongings, opened the restriction, and stepped out of the cave dwelling.
He saw Master Binghuo, with a graceful figure, standing outside his cave.
Upon seeing Ji Haoyuan, Master Binghuo immediately spoke:
"Ji Haoyuan, the year is approaching its end; it’s time for you to set off."
Ji Haoyuan promptly agreed.
"On this journey to the Thousand Streams Secret Realm, Senior Brother Yanhuo’s chief disciple, Yang Donghuai, should also be going.
If you encounter him in the secret realm,
and if he does not trouble you, then it’s fine, but if he intends to make things difficult, you needn’t hold back.
I am behind you, so don’t worry."
As she spoke, Master Binghuo raised her jade-like hand.
An item resembling a small sword landed in Ji Haoyuan’s hand.
"This is my Golden Core Sword Talisman, possessing true third-level power.
If you truly face a crisis of life and death, you can activate this talisman to protect yourself.
However, once you use this talisman, the Thousand Streams Secret Realm will detect the presence of true third-level power and expel you from the realm.
Unless absolutely necessary, do not use this talisman."
This was the True Man considering Ji Haoyuan’s safety.
Ji Haoyuan felt a warmth in his heart and bowed to express his thanks:
"Yes, thank you, True Man, for bestowing the talisman. I will remember."
Master Binghuo said no more.
Ji Haoyuan did not hesitate further. After paying his respects and bidding farewell to Master Binghuo, he summoned his flying spirit artifact, the Cloud-Piercing Shuttle, and in an instant, disappeared into the sky above Miaoyu Peak.
In the heart of the Hongduan Mountain Range, at Cangling Mountain.
This mountain towers a thousand feet high, surrounded by massive trees coiling around it.
Looking down from above, the entire mountain resembles a crouched soaring eagle.
It gives a sense of grandeur and ferocity.
On the summit of Cangling Mountain, many people had already gathered.
Everyone present had an extremely profound aura.
They were all cultivators at the peak of Foundation Establishment.
And their attire varied.
There were orthodox Mystic Sect cultivators, as well as sinister demon cultivators.
In normal times, such a situation would lead to inevitable conflicts and battles between the righteous and the demonic.
But today, here and now.
There seemed to be a tacit understanding between both sides.
Keeping ten yards apart, they did not interfere with each other.
Just then, an escape light approached from afar.
When it landed at the mountain peak, it revealed a tall, handsome man who appeared to be about thirty.
At this moment, a sweep with his Divine Sense encompassed the entire scene.
Knowing that those present were waiting for the opening of the Thousand Streams Secret Realm.
Among them, what caught his attention were those wearing the attire of his sect.
These people were obviously not native cultivators of the Hongduan Mountain Range but were instead Golden Core sect cultivators from other places.
And they all shared a common trait, an air of arrogance about them.
Especially when their gaze swept over the local cultivators of the Hongduan Mountain Range like himself, a hint of disdain seemed to linger in their eyes.
Hmm, it was as if they were looking at a bunch of inexperienced country bumpkins.
Causing Ji Haoyuan’s eyes to squint slightly.
It was at this time that Ji Haoyuan’s Spiritual Sense seemed to be triggered.
He turned his head slightly, looking towards a familiar figure not far away.
It was none other than Yang Donghuai, the chief disciple of Master Yanhuo, whom he had met when returning to the Crimson Sunset Sect gate.
However, what made Ji Haoyuan frown slightly was that Yang Donghuai was now standing with four cultivators from the Long River Sect.
And Yang Donghuai seemed to have noticed him too.
He saw Yang Donghuai say something to the four Long River Sect cultivators, then led them directly towards him.
"Junior Brother Ji, I didn’t expect it would be you coming here this time."
Yang Donghuai’s voice arrived before he did, full of warmth and enthusiasm, as if he had never targeted Ji Haoyuan before.
"Come, Junior Brother Ji, let me introduce you."
Yang Donghuai continued with a smile:
"These friends beside me are fellow cultivators from the Long River Sect in this area.
No matter what, as native righteous path cultivators of the Hongduan Mountain Range, we should assist each other on this journey to the Thousand Streams Secret Realm."
As he spoke, Yang Donghuai introduced the four Long River Sect cultivators, regardless of Ji Haoyuan’s reaction.
However, the four from the Long River Sect reacted nonchalantly, with an air of "reserve" in their demeanor, their eyes carrying a slightly condescending look when glancing at Ji Haoyuan.
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But for the sake of courtesy, he greeted them one by one.
In return, the four did give their return greetings.
It was then that one of the four, Gu Shaoyang, a man looking to be around twenty-six or twenty-seven, spoke to Ji Haoyuan:
"Fellow Daoist Ji, since we are all native righteous path cultivators, during the trip to the Thousand Streams Secret Realm, my senior brother and junior sisters will naturally look after you.
But surely you understand that there is no such thing as a free lunch.
If a Core Formation Spiritual Object does appear in the secret realm, requiring us to compete with other sects, you and Fellow Daoist Yang will need to assist us against them.
Hearing this from Gu Shaoyang, Ji Haoyuan instinctively sensed something amiss.
But he tried to maintain his composure, smiling as he inquired:
"Assisting against the enemy is not a problem, but I’d like to know if Fellow Daoist Gu and your colleagues have a plan for distribution of the Core Formation Spiritual Objects afterward?"
As Ji Haoyuan finished speaking, he saw the expressions of Gu Shaoyang and his companions freeze momentarily.
Then, a beautiful female cultivator in colorful robes frowned and said:
"Fellow Daoist Ji, are you mistaken?
You and your sect’s Fellow Daoist Yang are receiving our care, so the distribution of the Core Formation Spiritual Objects has nothing to do with you.
if there really is any extra afterward, we might consider giving you a portion.
What? Does Fellow Daoist Ji have any objections or concerns?"
As she finished speaking, Ji Haoyuan’s gaze turned to Yang Donghuai.
He truly couldn’t imagine what was discussed between Yang Donghuai and these Long River Sect members.
How could they hand over a Core Formation Spiritual Object so easily?
What was the point of him being here?
However, Yang Donghuai remained unfazed.
With a slight smile, he said to Ji Haoyuan:
"Junior Brother Ji, you may not know that the Thousand Streams Secret Realm is not as simple as you think.
Not to mention the Demon Beasts inherently residing in the realm, but the potential conflicts between sects are beyond your imagination.
Do you know how many cultivators have perished in the Thousand Streams Secret Realm during previous openings due to various factors?"