"Are we still going in?"

Xuu Changqing turned his head to look at Mu Jinyu, asking with a tone that carried a hint of apology.

At first, he didn't know what danger his parents encountered in the Secret Realm, so he had even suggested that Mu Jinyu come to take a look.

But now, after sorting through his parents' belongings, he found that ominous robe, which made him feel uneasy, and thus he was no longer inclined to suggest going in to check the Secret Realm.

"It's indeed a bit dangerous, but I still want to go in and take a look. You stay outside, don't come in."

Mu Jinyu thought about it. Even though it seemed dangerous, he had the Earth Emperor's Tome, Earth Emperor Bone Qi, Mystical Little Tree, and other items; he wasn't really afraid of encountering anything.

Thus, he was confident in going inside the Secret Realm. He felt he had the ability to protect himself.

But Xuu Changqing should stay outside.

Firstly, he might not have the energy to look after him.

Secondly, if he was there, it would make it difficult to go all-out without holding back.

It's better for him to go in alone to check the situation.

"This..."

Xuu Changqing hadn't expected Mu Jinyu to say this; he was tempted, but his expression was more guilty and uneasy, still wanting to say something.

Mu Jinyu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about me. I have the ability to protect myself, but I'm afraid I won't have the energy to take care of you, so you better not go in. Just stay outside and continue with the arrangements."

"Alright then..."

Although Mu Jinyu's words stung a bit, Xuu Changqing was relieved after hearing them and finally nodded in agreement.

Mu Jinyu patted Xuu Changqing's shoulder before stepping towards the light blue curtain.

"Buzz!"

Once his foot stepped in, half of his body passed through the blue curtain, and Mu Jinyu felt a dizzying sensation, as if the world had turned upside down.

Looking back, he could no longer see that pile of rocks.

Surrounding him was desolate wasteland, not even a few stalks of wild grass growing.

"This Secret Realm is a bit strange..."

Mu Jinyu smelled a faint corpse stench in the air, not as pungent as the robe Xuu Changqing's father had worn, which made one retch.

But this showed that the source of the corpse stench was not nearby, rather quite far away.

Yet, if it could travel such a distance, it indicated that the entire Secret Realm was tainted with ominousness.

"Better be careful."

Mu Jinyu frowned, thought about it, and finally muttered in a low voice.

Then he began to activate the Earth Emperor's Tome and Earth Emperor Bone Qi.

"Roar!"

Soon, under his activation, the Earth Emperor Bone Qi, which hadn't been completely digested, transformed again into a Bone Dragon, swirling around him.

Protecting his safety.

Then, the Earth Emperor's Tome was also activated to unleash its power.

A fierce and terrifying Ghost Gate hovered above his head.

He didn't activate other Ghost City setups like Road to the Netherworld, Naihe Bridge, and River of Oblivion.

After all, the Earth Emperor's Tome consumed a significant amount of Origin Qi, and if he were to fully activate it, he estimated he could only sustain it for half an hour.

But with just a Ghost Gate, he could maintain it for a long time.

Consumption and recovery could even be cycled, keeping the Ghost Gate present.

With the Ghost Gate activated, the Earth Emperor's Tome was in a dormant state, making it easier to activate other setups like Road to the Netherworld and River of Oblivion.

Unlike when the Earth Emperor's Tome was completely dormant, activating it took time.

If danger suddenly arose, it might not start up in time to protect him.

After hesitating, Mu Jinyu ultimately didn't summon the Mystical Little Tree and Three-Leaf Youlian outside of his body.

Instead, he kept them within.

Although the Earth Emperor's Tome's importance seemed greater than that of Divine Plants.

But Divine Plants could be used by any species in the Canglan Realm. If there were other people or creatures exploring this strange Secret Realm.

If they saw the Divine Plant, it would be troublesome.

Unlike the Earth Emperor's Tome, although it caused a group of Foreign Supremes to fight over it, some were completely uninterested and didn't come.

Plus, summoning the Divine Plant only took a thought.

Unlike the Earth Emperor's Tome, so troublesome, so he didn't recklessly take out both Divine Plants as hold cards.

"Alright, let's set out!"

Prepared, Mu Jinyu inhaled the unpleasant corpse stench, slowly stepping toward its source!

Although the stench was repulsive, making him want to block his senses, he had to deal with it to find the source quickly.

"Whoosh!"

After walking for three miles.

Suddenly, an unpleasant-smelling corpse appeared, covered in dense black fur, with fingers sharp and pitch-black, gleaming coldly like ten swords, lunging toward Mu Jinyu!

"Ha!"

"Screech!!"

It emitted a piercing shriek, extremely harsh, aiming to pierce eardrums and shatter souls!

"Hmph!"

Seeing the strange corpse attacking, Mu Jinyu remained calm, snorted coldly, and urged the Ghost Gate to strike!

"Bang!!"

Though the Ghost Gate wasn't physical, it was a projection from the Earth Emperor's Tome and under Mu Jinyu's full force, became tangible and indestructible.

Forged by the Earth Emperor, its effects repel all things evil.

"Boom!!"

With their collision, the Ghost Gate stood firm like a pillar, supporting the sky.

The corpse's grim claws shattered bit by bit.

Its black fur erupted like flames, torching the sky.

"Shriek!!"

The Strange Corpse let out anguished cries, unable to halt the fiery pain.

Quickly, in its agony, emotions of hatred and despair surged forth.

Turning the Yin Fire that burned it into Fierce Netherworldly Fire, intensifying its torment.

"Boom!"

Eventually, the corpse cracked and shattered, turning to ashes.

"Whoosh!"

A dim light emerged from the ashes, entering the Ghost Gate.

"Clang!"

The Ghost Gate issued a soft chime, though not more solid, it seemed subtly strengthened.

"So killing these Thousand-year-old Corpses and Ghostly Souls can actually enhance the Earth Emperor's Tome?"

Mu Jinyu pondered over the swift scene and the Ghost Gate's transformation.

"Hmm, let's try again then..."

Clearing his thoughts, Mu Jinyu smiled brightly and continued his exploration.

"Roar!"

Soon, another corpse, like a Werewolf, attacked him!