Chapter 524: Fight in the secret realm! Fortune and misfortune go hand in hand!

Purple Nether Secret Realm.

A cliff.

“You’re saying the Bihu Mountain Lu Family is not simple? They killed one of your Jin Family members?”

Several richly dressed men and women looked at the Jin Family Cultivator before them, speaking with a hint of disdain.

Although the Jin Family and their Sima Family were both False Core families,

their Sima Family was an old-brand Family with deep foundations.

Whether it was Cultivation Techniques, Spells, Magical Artifacts, or Talismans, they were all a cut above the Jin Family.

“Yes, one of them, named Lu Chensha, has a type of flying ant. It seems to be the Iron Fire Ants from the Strange Insects List. They are invulnerable to blades and spears, and impervious to water and fire, making them extremely troublesome.”

The leading Jin Family Disciple said in a deep voice, his face grim.

In the previous battle, if not for the Iron Fire Ants suddenly launching a surprise attack, they wouldn’t have lost a member.

Knowing that if they encountered the Lu Family Cultivators again, they would likely not be their match.

“Iron Fire Ants? These are flying ants listed on the Strange Insects List. How could a Lu Family Qi Refining Cultivator possibly possess them? You must have seen wrong.”

“Earlier, my brother Ling and I encountered a Lu Family Cultivator. His strength was just so-so. If he hadn’t had a second-tier Talisman in his hand, he wouldn’t have been able to escape at all.”

A cold and beautiful woman said with disdain in her voice.

She was one of the Sima Family Cultivators who had previously pursued Lu Qingze.

If Lu Qingze hadn’t had a Talisman on him, she would have been confident in killing him at that time.

A Sima Family Cultivator next to her raised his hand, gesturing for the woman to say no more.

Then he looked at the Jin Family Cultivator and said, “If you want to cooperate, you can, but we must first agree on the distribution.”

Although many Family forces in the Purple Nether Secret Realm knew each other, they rarely teamed up to travel together.

The reason was simple.

If they teamed up, the gains and spoils of war would be difficult to distribute.

For many Family forces, their goal might just be a single heavenly spirit fruit.

As long as they obtained the heavenly spirit fruit, they would immediately find a place to hide and wait for the Secret Realm to close.

If they teamed up with other forces, rare Spirit Medicine like the heavenly spirit fruit would simply not be theirs to claim.

And forces of the same level found it even harder to reach an agreement or trust each other.

Some Family forces even acted separately for greater gains.

“Your main objective for this trip is to hunt down Lu Family Cultivators. Cooperation is a win-win, and our Jin Family is not subservient to you.”

The leading Jin Family Disciple spoke, actively striving for benefits, unwilling to be too passive.

In their opinion, the Sima Family’s killing intent towards the Lu Family was deeper than theirs.

A moment later, the two sides failed to agree on the distribution of gains.

They only exchanged communication Talismans, indicating that they could send a message immediately if they encountered Lu Family Cultivators.

“Brother Kunyu, hasn’t their Sima Family been suppressed by the Lu Family for all these years, unable to raise their heads? Besides their Old Ancestor, two Elders were suppressed by Lu Wangshu, yet they are still so arrogant.”

After the two families parted ways, a Jin Family Disciple said with some indignation.

During their recent conversation, they could feel the Sima Family’s contempt for them in their words.

“The person just now was Sima Yulin, one of the Sima Family’s Geniuses. He could have broken through to Foundation Establishment long ago, and the other few are not simple either.”

“The Sima Family sent them into the Purple Nether Secret Realm this time specifically to ambush the Bihu Mountain Lu Family, so they are naturally extremely arrogant and think highly of themselves.”

The leading Jin Family Cultivator said in a deep voice.

Although their Family had instructed them to ambush the Lu Family on this trip, their primary focus was still on gains.

After all, after so many years of contact, the Jin Family also knew that the Lu Family’s foundation was extraordinary.

Whether it was Cultivation Techniques, Magical Artifacts, Talismans, or Puppets, the Family Disciples were all of the highest caliber among the Family Cultivators.

So, if there was an opportunity, they would try to kill a few; otherwise, they would let it go.

What the Jin Family needed to do now was to develop quickly, not to fight to the death with the Lu Family.

Especially after the last round of the Purple Nether Secret Realm, their Jin Family was completely wiped out, which had a significant impact, and they did not wish for such a situation to recur.

Lu Qingyan, Lu Chensha, and the others were unaware that they were being schemed against and targeted by the Jin Family and the Sima Family.

However, even if they knew, they wouldn’t care.

The grudges between the two families meant that once they met, they would have to fight it out.

They were currently heading towards the central area.

If they encountered any sneaky Cultivators along the way, they would show no mercy and directly kill them with swiftness.

At this moment, they received a distress signal via a communication Talisman, indicating that a Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family Disciple had been encountered.

This Qingzhu Mountain Disciple was in a very sorry state.

He said that his own group had previously encountered Yu Ling Sect Cultivators.

The other party directly cleared the area for hunting, resulting in one of their members dying, and he and two others scattering and fleeing.

“Yu Ling Sect Disciple.”

Lu Qingyan and the others’ expressions slightly darkened upon hearing this.

Among the Four Great Immortal Sects, the Yu Ling Sect Disciples were the most murderous.

The other three Great Immortal Sects might be for normal training.

But the Yu Ling Sect treated this place as a trial ground.

According to rumors, each time the Purple Nether Secret Realm opened, the Yu Ling Sect Disciples killed the most Loose Cultivators and Family Cultivators.

“Since that’s the case, Chenglang, would you like to travel with us?”

Lu Qingyan looked at this Qingzhu Mountain Disciple and asked.

The two families had a close relationship.

Now that Qingzhu Mountain had encountered such a situation, they were naturally willing to help.

Moreover, they had encountered Jin Family Cultivators before and knew that relying solely on their five members was not enough to annihilate the Jin Family or Sima Family Cultivators.

If they traveled with Qingzhu Mountain, they would also gain an additional fighting force.

And compared to other Family forces, they trusted Qingzhu Mountain immensely.

“I am willing.”

This Qingzhu Mountain Disciple said without hesitation.

Immediately, the group went to find the other two Qingzhu Mountain Disciples to rendezvous.

A long time later, Lu Qingyan and the others found the other two from Qingzhu Mountain.

However, they also encountered Yu Ling Sect Cultivators who were clearing the area.

After a few rounds of engagement, the two sides stopped.

“Bihu Mountain Lu Family, interesting.”

The three Yu Ling Sect Cultivators glanced at Lu Chensha and his Thousand-legged Centipede, then turned and left.

Although they were arrogant and domineering, they were not foolish.

If they truly fought to the end, the three of them might even lose.

With no grievances or animosity, there was no reason to fight to the death.

Lu Qingyan and Lu Chensha and the others did not make a move, merely watching them depart.

Engaging with such Immortal Sect Disciples required a clean finish.

If there was no certainty of a clean finish, the repercussions would be endless.

After a brief preparation, the group continued their journey towards Purple Nether Mountain.

At this moment, on Purple Nether Mountain, inside a cave.

“As expected, surviving a great disaster always brings good fortune.”

Lu Yunfei looked at the crystal-clear stalactite fluid flowing ahead, and then at the misty Spirit Medicine and Heavenly Spirit Flower on another rock wall, his face filled with joy.

Although he was surrounded by wolves when he first entered the Secret Realm,

under the effect of the Substitute Talisman, he was directly teleported to the core area of Purple Nether Mountain.

Relying on the Purple Nether Secret Realm map given by his Family, he seized the initiative and gained abundant harvests.

Lu Yunfei did not immediately go forward to pick the Spirit Medicine.

Instead, he cautiously surveyed his surroundings.

Then he looked down at the base of the rock wall, where a sleeping lynx lay.

Although Spirit Medicine was abundant in the core area of the Purple Nether Secret Realm, Yao Beasts were also everywhere.

Rare Spirit Medicine was basically found in places occupied by Yao Beasts.

Although his strength was good, being an outstanding one among those at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer,

his Medicinal Pills and Talismans had been mostly used up in the previous few battles, and he dared not consume too much.

Lu Yunfei concealed his aura, cautiously holding his Flying Sword in his hand, and then manipulated his Puppet to advance.

“Roar!!!”

As the Puppet approached, the lynx immediately awoke with a start, opening its blood-red mouth and roaring at the Puppet, stirring up waves of foul stench, then pouncing forward.

“Bang!!!”

This Puppet was designed for both offense and defense. It raised its black-gold shield high, deflecting the blow, causing a violent sound and sparks to fly from its clash with the lynx’s sharp claws.

“Now!”

The Flying Sword in Lu Yunfei’s hand instantly transformed into a silver rainbow and shot out, like a Dragon’s roar and a Crane’s cry, exhaling a chilling light.

However, after the Flying Sword pierced a few inches into the lynx’s abdomen, it was unable to penetrate further.

“Roar, roar, roar—”

The lynx roared, completely enraged, and charged towards Lu Yunfei as if it had gone mad.

“Pfft!”

However, the first-tier Puppet immediately slashed at the lynx, cutting a bloody gash on its body.

Lu Yunfei retreated while forming hand seals, condensing them into streams of water arrows, continuing to attack the lynx.

In this manner, relying on the Puppet’s continuous entanglement, Lu Yunfei’s Flying Sword finally broke through the lynx’s abdomen, thoroughly mangling its internal organs, causing the lynx to let out a wail and collapse with a thud.

“Phew, I feel like if I use it two more times, this Puppet will be completely scrapped.”

Lu Yunfei exhaled tiredly, assessing the condition of his Puppet.

Not only its shield and battle blade, but its body also had several damages.

He skillfully opened the Puppet’s protective casing, took out the Spirit Stone whose Spiritual Qi had been exhausted, and then put in a few more Spirit Stones.

Afterward, he dissected the lynx before him, cleaning up the blood to avoid attracting other Yao Beasts.

Having finished, he entered the depths of the cave, joyfully picking the Spirit Medicine and placing it in his Storage Pouch.

Then he quickly left, found a place, sat cross-legged, holding two Spirit Stones, and began to recover his state.

“This Purple Nether Mountain interferes with the token’s Qi sensing. I wonder when Sister Yan and the others will arrive.”

Lu Yunfei murmured to himself, planning to wait here for Lu Qingyan and the others to arrive.

His harvest this time was already quite abundant; he had obtained three heavenly spirit fruits.

If he continued to search, once his Puppet and the last few Talismans were exhausted, he would have no ability to resist risks.

Once he encountered Yao Beasts or other Cultivators along the way, his efforts might become someone else’s gain.

“Pfft!”

Lu Qingyan, clad in silver armor, clashed head-on with a massive giant bear.

Lu Chensha, Lu Qingze, and the others, meanwhile, drove their Flying Swords and cast Spells, attacking the giant bear.

A moment later, the giant bear crashed to the ground.

After briefly dealing with the giant bear, the group continued their journey.

“Ahead is Purple Nether Mountain.”

A moment later, Lu Qingze looked at the towering, steep, ring-shaped mountain peak shrouded in Rolling purple mist ahead, saying with a hint of joy.

Although heavenly spirit fruit might appear in the outer areas of the Purple Nether Secret Realm,

ninety percent of the heavenly spirit fruit was on Purple Nether Mountain.

And besides the heavenly spirit fruit, most Heaven And Earth Treasure and rare Spirit Medicine were all within this Purple Nether Mountain.

“Purple Nether Mountain is sealed by mist, which isolates auras and affects one’s mind and spiritual sense. Everyone, be careful.”

Lu Chensha spoke, placing his Thousand-legged Centipede in front with Lu Qingyan to scout the way.

“Mm.”

Everyone nodded seriously.

The mist on Purple Nether Mountain was dense, and even a Cultivator’s visible range was limited.

Dangers appearing suddenly were simply impossible to guard against.

A long time later, they arrived at the foot of the mountain.

At this moment, a team of five appeared in the distance.

Lu Qingyan’s eyes narrowed slightly; she recognized these people, who were from the Lingxi Xie Family.

The two families had a decent relationship, with many business collaborations, and previously, Xie Family Cultivators had also proactively approached Lu Ping’an to exchange pleasantries.

However, the two sides merely nodded, cupped their fists in greeting, and then each ascended the mountain, without much further conversation.

“The Xie Family is probably preparing to ambush Loose Cultivators and isolated Cultivators here.”

Lu Mingfeng whispered.

“Regardless, it has nothing to do with us.”

Lu Qingze gently shook his head.

After the group entered Purple Nether Mountain, purple mist drifted, hazy and indistinct, making it impossible to see too far.

“I wonder if the Huishen Insect’s Soul perception is still useful here?”

Lu Chensha’s mind stirred slightly as he communicated with the Huishen Insect in his Sea of Consciousness.

The next moment, the Huishen Insect’s Soul perception was imbued into him, and his entire being entered a state of ethereal profoundness.

Within his mind, it was as if a spider web spread out in all directions, and any rustling of leaves, or even the sound of insects crawling, could be heard.

“The Huishen Insect’s Soul perception is not affected by the mist of Purple Nether Mountain!”

Lu Chensha’s heart was filled with pleasant surprise and astonishment.

One must know that here, where the mist was hazy, his naked eye could at most see three or four zhang away.

Anything further was extremely blurry.

Yet, the Huishen Insect’s Soul perception was not affected at all, reaching a distance of thirteen zhang.

“Doesn’t that mean I can completely rely on the Huishen Insect’s Soul perception to fight with others where I am hidden and they are exposed? And then attack directly with the Iron Fire Ants?”

Lu Chensha mused to himself, thinking of an excellent combat method.

However, he only thought about it that way.

The Huishen Insect was still a larva at the moment.

Applying its Soul perception to him for a long time would cause a burden on both sides.

Moreover, he couldn’t act alone either.

Holding maps, the group went to several marked Spirit Medicine locations to search for Spirit Medicine.

Along the way, they would occasionally encounter some Cultivators.

But seeing the number of people on both sides, they all had no intention of fighting and carefully retreated.

In this manner, after exploring for several days and gaining quite a few Spirit Medicine, Lu Qingyan and the others suddenly felt something, holding their Family identity tokens and looking in one direction.

“It’s Yunfei!”

“It’s Brother Yunfei!”

Joy appeared on their faces.

For such a long time, Lu Yunfei had been silent, and it was impossible for them not to worry.

Six people entered the Secret Realm together, and if one was missing afterward, they wouldn’t know how to face their Elder brother and father.

Now seeing Lu Yunfei unharmed, the burden on their hearts naturally lifted.

“It seems Brother Yunfei was directly teleported to Purple Nether Mountain, and then the token’s Qi was isolated due to the influence here.”

Lu Mingfeng said with a smile.

Their six early years’ relationship was just average.

But this past half-year of training together had accumulated deep affection.

“This Purple Nether Mountain is full of dangers. Yunfei alone could easily encounter danger. We should go and meet up with him first.”

Lu Qingyan said directly.

Among the six, she was the oldest.

Therefore, most of the time on this trip, her words were primarily followed.

“Okay, mm.”

The others all agreed, and guided by the faint sensation of their identity tokens, they headed towards Lu Yunfei’s direction.

“Damn it!”

Lu Yunfei hadn’t expected to be so unlucky.

After waiting for so long, he finally sensed the Qi of Lu Qingyan and the others, thinking of going to meet up with them.

But he didn’t expect to encounter the Sima Family Cultivators first.

Fortunately, he wasn’t hiding in the cave.

Otherwise, he would have been caught like a turtle in a jar.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

Lu Yunfei, in a disheveled white brocade robe, his figure in a sorry state, shrouded in a layer of watery brilliance, madly dashed forward.

“Boom!”

At this moment, a Brawny Man, two meters tall, holding a dark long staff, struck with the force of thunder, leaping into the air and swinging his staff at Lu Yunfei.

Although the strike landed on Lu Yunfei’s protective Spiritual Qi shield, he still spat out a mouthful of blood, his steps unsteady and staggering.

Lu Yunfei quickly threw out the last two Talismans in his hand, then his Spiritual Qi surged wildly, and he streaked towards the direction of Lu Qingyan and the others.

Through the identity token’s Qi, he knew that Lu Qingyan and the other five were together.

As long as he met up with them, he would have nothing to fear from the Sima Family Cultivators.

“Don’t let him escape!”

A cold and beautiful woman shouted.

Lu Qingze’s escape earlier had left them regretting for a long time.

Now that they encountered Lu Yunfei, they naturally couldn’t let him escape again.

At the same time.

As Lu Qingyan and the others walked towards Lu Yunfei’s direction, they suddenly felt something was amiss.

Lu Yunfei’s token position suddenly began to move rapidly, a speed completely unlike normal travel.

Their tokens appeared in their hands, slightly trembling and emitting a red glow.

“Oh no, Yunfei is in danger!”

“Go!”

The group exchanged glances, no longer in a cautious state, and rushed towards Lu Yunfei’s direction at full speed.

“Am I going to die here today?”

Lu Yunfei felt extremely unwilling.

His cultivation was already at Qi Refining Peak, and his Family had already arranged a Foundation Establishment Pill for him.

As long as he returned from this trip, he could prepare to break through to Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, he had obtained three heavenly spirit fruits and many Spirit Medicine in the Secret Realm.

Even if he failed Foundation Establishment, he would get a second chance!

It could be said that Foundation Establishment was already a certainty for him.

“Hmm?”

Just then, Lu Yunfei suddenly felt two token auras rapidly approaching him.

He knew that two people from Lu Qingyan’s group had arrived first.

He looked back at the three people furiously pursuing him, fully circulating the “Heavy Water Condensing Yuan Art,” forcefully suppressing his injuries, and then pushing his Spiritual Qi to the extreme, activating his遁术 (escape technique).

His entire being instantly shot out like a water arrow.

But the three continued to pursue relentlessly.

Time passed bit by bit.

“Pfft!”

When Lu Yunfei was once again approached by the Brawny Man and struck, causing him to spit blood, a tall, silver-armored woman and a ferocious centipede, a zhang tall, appeared.

“Clang!”

Lu Qingyan’s figure darted out, her silver spear clashing with the Brawny Man’s dark long staff, sparks flying and a resounding clang.

“Hiss, hiss, hiss—”

The Thousand-legged Centipede, meanwhile, opened its mouth and furiously spewed out layers of poisonous mist.

The black poisonous mist and the purple mist in the air were hazy and indistinct, making it difficult to see clearly.

At the same time, a cloud of black sand appeared silently.