Chapter 592: Chapter 300: Exotic Realm (Part 2)

But Gong Shanqing’s performance truly surprised him.

"Third Uncle, are you suspecting me?"

Gong Shanqing sneered.

Gong Yuanmang said, "No... I just feel that Shanqing, my dear nephew, achieving such results must have some undisclosed secrets."

"Enough."

The old man waved his hand, "First, focus on what’s at hand. These meat pigs have had their fill, many of them will likely ascend to immortality. Be prepared; even though each clan made an agreement, whoever breaks Dao Sect’s defense line can choose first. However, others may not follow the rules..."

His aged eyes stared mockingly and coldly at the Spirit Realm experts who were fiercely competing for Immortal Dao Material in the heart of Mist Sea...

Meanwhile, Gong Shanqing was preoccupied with another matter; he was always waiting, waiting for news from Gu Fan...

This Gu Fan had brought him so many benefits!

He had already helped him make a significant stride within the clan. If Gu Fan could assist in locating Lady Yi’s tomb, he would truly be steady.

Haha, Gong Yuanmang actually wants to pry into my secrets? Dream on!

This Gu Fan is currently the best card in his hand.

...

From Shangguan Xiaoxiao’s words, Li An gained a preliminary understanding of the Exotic Realm.

The Exotic Realm discussed among Spirit Realm people is merely an iceberg of another world—

That world is called "Other Immortal Realm" by the creatures from the Exotic Realm.

The Other Immortal Realm is divided into thirty-three layers of heaven. Each layer contains numerous powers and tribes, and from Shangguan Xiaoxiao’s depiction, the fundamental difference between the Other Immortal Realm and Spirit Realm lies in the disparity of cultivation origin!

In the Spirit Realm and the former Immortal Realm, cultivation relied on Immortal Dao Material, Spirit Medicine, Spiritual Power, Dao Power, Grotto Heaven blessed lands, etc. But the foundation of the Other Immortal Realm was Mysterious Material.

Mysterious Material gave rise to Abnormal Cultivators, and those who cultivated Immortal Dao through Mysterious Material were called Alien Immortals.

Mysterious Material and Immortal Dao Material are entirely opposites; cultivators’ power and essence can easily be corroded by Mysterious Material...

"The Other Immortal Realm is essentially the original Immortal Realm, once seen as the place of ascension by Spirit Realm people, the end of cultivation. The thirty-three layers of heaven in the Immortal Realm have already been eroded by Mysterious Material; original Immortal Realm people either submitted before the Mysterious Material or died."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao casually revealed a truth.

Li An felt silent inside; he wasn’t surprised by this.

Years ago, the Purple Fairy’s master already mentioned that the calamity had long erupted, the Immortal Realm had collapsed, but the Spirit Realm was too low in rank, hence it was never noticed...

He also knew that many Immortals who ascended from Dao Sect and those of the Purple Fairy’s lineage should belong to the "resistance," but they probably lost.

Even the Immortal Court changed hands.

It had been a thousand years since the Purple Fairy master left; is she still alive?

Li An hoped they were still alive, hoped they were strong because if all those lofty Immortals died, the path ahead would be dim, and why would Li An still pursue orthodox Immortal Dao...

Better to cultivate as an Alien Immortal.

One against an era? Change the future? Restore the Immortal Court? ... Nonsense.

When the whole world is left with only Alien Immortals, continuing orthodox Immortal Dao is courting death.

Moreover, Li An never initially intended to see Mysterious Material with a life-or-death attitude.

His stance was, whichever path was more beneficial to him, he would take that path!

As long as the path of Mysterious Material showed more promise, he wouldn’t hesitate to betray his sect and become an "immortal traitor."

However, he still couldn’t see through the overall situation of the Other Immortal Realm, and which of the two paths had a future remained unknown, so he had to bet on both.

"The Immortal Realm is gone, maybe there are one or two lingering orthodox immortals secretly watching the Spirit Realm, but this is meaningless, the Spirit Realm is destined to collapse, Mysterious Material will dominate everything, either become part of it or... become a meat pig."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao said, "Perhaps I won’t call you Li Gou in the future but instead, Li Meat Pig?"

She laughed, pointed ahead, "The Exotic Realm is here, I’ll bring you inside."

This is a chaotic void, where the power of heavens and earth from the Spirit Realm fades, and the strength from the Other Immortal Realm hasn’t entirely infiltrated yet. Crossing this area, very soon the aura of another world rushes forth—

Each breath feels like inhaling poison; the dense Mysterious Material heavily suppresses Li An, who is still flesh and blood!

He instinctively coughed a few times.

"Activate Demon Skill—only one of the three Demon Skills, don’t expose Immortal Celestial Demon Skill."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao discreetly transmitted advice.

Li An followed suit, activated Demon Skill, and as expected, his breathing promptly became much smoother.

In fact, Li An was merely acting. Whether his Life Seed or his transformation into Mysterious Creature, they both wouldn’t be affected by these auras.

But he didn’t want Shangguan Xiaoxiao to know too many of his secrets.

"Not far ahead is Yi Clan’s residence."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao led him flying through the sky; Exotic Realm’s landscape quickly flashed by in front of them.

The mountains undulated, plants grew wildly, on some peaks, ancient ruins of Immortal Palaces were faintly visible, many grand Immortal Cities had been buried...

Li An imagined in his mind what those eleven heavens must have been like in their flourishing and magnificent Immortal Dao days!

In the descriptions of the Immortal Realm, everywhere was a Grotto Heaven blessed land; countless Immortal Mountains, and amidst the heavens, there were Immortal Palaces of various powerful Immortals, including the "Heavenly Court" that commanded the Immortal Realm...

Now, only Mysterious Material remains.

Immortal Mountains are no more, Mysterious Material runs rampant, no celestial birds or auspicious beasts are seen, but many strange and terrifying monsters lurk about; in the distant heavens, some barely discernible Immortal Palaces grow dim, large quantities of Mysterious Material cascading down...

Soon they arrived before a mountain range.

At the mountain gate, Mysterious Creatures stood guard, seemingly soldiers of this place, Li An observed and noted that these soldiers’ cultivation wasn’t very strong, only around Nascent Soul level.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao revealed her identity, and the Exotic Spirit soldiers let them through. One escorted them through layers of buildings, finally entering the main hall.

"Miss Shangguan, you worked hard."

From the top of the hall, a middle-aged man smiled slightly and said, "Miss Shangguan, your efforts in breaking Immortal Mountain Island and Dao Sect’s defense line for my Yi Clan are invaluable!"

This man, named Yi Changfeng, was the person responsible for Yi Clan’s Spirit Realm affairs and a direct member of Yi Clan, holding significant voice within the clan.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao said, "It has nothing to do with me, someone meddled in Dao Sect’s array."

She openly said, "Sir, do you recall, someone I mentioned to you?"

Yi Changfeng’s gaze fell upon Li An, "Is this that apprentice of yours, Li An?"

"Yes. Please grant him an identity, sir."

Yet Yi Changfeng chuckled, "No rush."

Shangguan Xiaoxiao stared at him, "It seems Yi Clan has found another immortal trace on Giant Tomb Island?"

She had a deal with Yi Clan.

She would help Yi Clan locate Lady Yi’s Giant Tomb Island and become a Honored Guest Elder working for Yi Clan, with one condition, revolving around her "apprentice" Li An.

Yi Changfeng had agreed before.

Now, the other side seemed to have the intent to change the agreement...there was only one possibility, they no longer needed Shangguan Xiaoxiao, hence the attitude towards Li An.

Yi Changfeng said, "Miss Xiaoxiao, shall I first introduce someone to you?"

Upon saying this, he clapped.

Another graceful figure walked into the hall, her appearance surprisingly identical to Shangguan Xiaoxiao, but the two had completely different auras.

Shangguan Xiaoxiao appeared somewhat frail, with a hint of youthful charm, but this one, in a plain dress, without a touch of makeup, bore a commanding presence as if she were born a sovereign; she appeared calm, like an innately superior.

Shangguan Shengxian!

Her appearance caused Shangguan Xiaoxiao’s face to really change.

Even Li An felt a pang in his heart...

Instantly reaching a peak of tension!

In this lifetime, Li An has faced countless dangers and adversaries, yet the one who exerted the greatest pressure, whose very existence tautened his nerves, was undeniably this person.

Multiple times, she drove Li An into a dead end.

In the Emperor Origin Realm, Li An exhausted myriad methods just to escape her grasp.

This woman’s ability, mindset, and cunning were the strongest Li An had ever encountered.

Even though Li An encountered numerous real experts within Dao Sect, in his heart, his greatest enemy remained this person...

Shangguan Shengxian!

...

Goodnight.