Exotic Battlefield: I Can Activate Dual Talents-Chapter 767 - 518: The Key Lies in Staying Steady

"Then I really need to work hard."

Lu Ping said expectantly.

"But Dad, don't rush yet. I'll go have a few words with the protector of the Secret Realm."

Lu Lin, sitting in the car, suggested to his mom and dad not to worry.

The strength of this Secret Realm wasn't particularly strong, nor was it very dangerous. But since he had encountered it, he certainly wanted to secure the greatest benefit for his dad.

Moreover, the manager of this Secret Realm was an old turtle, which piqued Lu Lin's interest.

Old turtles are usually of the water attribute, and only under extremely rare conditions can beings with other Five Elements Attributes emerge.

But generally, the Wood System is the most common, and it's rare to find one like this in a Secret Realm.

"Sure."

"But son, be careful."

"Even if we don't get this Secret Realm, don't get yourself into trouble."

"Don't worry, everything is under control."

The warmth filled Lu Lin's heart, and he smiled at his dad before teleporting away, slicing open a space crack to enter.

"Old turtle, do you recognize me?"

Lu Lin found the Soul Sealing Space Crystal and casually asked while holding it lightly.

"I've seen you, I've seen you, Upper God."

An anxious voice emerged, followed by an illusion of the old turtle appearing before Lu Lin. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Judging by the appearance, the old turtle was about the size of a millstone, with every gap in its shell, every strand of moss, and every weathered part exuding its age and weariness.

This old turtle has lived for at least hundreds of thousands of years to have cultivated to its current state.

Star Battle Peak.

Just one step away from reaching the Star Lord Phase as a master.

Lu Lin was briefly puzzled; the Solar System World exerts immense suppression on its native life forms, and even outsiders can only reach the Star Universe Phase at best.

How did this old turtle manage to hide here with a Star Battle Peak cultivation?

He didn't know that the turtle had lived for at least a million years. Originally just a common turtle, through good fortune and long life, it eventually transformed into an exotic beast, capable of absorbing and exhaling star power to enhance itself.

But its talent was ultimately limited, and after reaching the Star Battle Phase through its exploration, it devoted itself entirely to forging its battle blade.

As for the next step, the old turtle had no idea how to proceed.

Before coming to the Solar System World, the old turtle's cultivation was merely at the Star Dust stage. After countless years of cultivation, and having chanced upon a Soul Sealing Space Crystal, it achieved its current good fortune.

Otherwise, even with a turtle's longevity, it could not have waited for Lu Lin's appearance.

Moreover, since its cultivation was slowly developed after entering the Solar System, the world rules naturally would not reject its existence here.

This old turtle, though powerful enough to sweep through the Human Federation, has always played it safe over the years, fully embodying the cautious nature of a turtle hiding in its shell.

Despite its strong abilities, it never harbored any ill intentions towards humans or the Human Federation.

However, it also never lent any aid to humans.

The matter of the Secret Realm was something the old turtle stumbled upon while cultivating with the Soul Sealing Space Crystal, and it slowly learned its utility, never expecting that less than half an hour after setting up the Secret Realm, Lu Ping would intrude.

Although it appeared quite the master in the Secret Realm, the old turtle still wanted to play it safe.

It had Lu Ping vow not to disclose the Secret Realm to anyone.

Meanwhile, during Lu Ping's absence, it relentlessly pondered how to use the Secret Realm better.

Unexpectedly, just as it thought of something, it heard Lu Lin calling for it outside.

Frightened, the old turtle immediately forgot what it had just thought of.

"Upper God, please tell me if you have any instructions."

The old turtle dared not act presumptuously before Lu Lin.

From Lu Ping, it last learned about the latest changes in the human world, which made it feel quite reassured.

Lu Ping did not reveal information about his son, only briefly mentioning that Human Title King masters are emerging, star power in the Solar System is recovering, and a wave of cultivation fever has emerged, with all sectors eagerly developing, among other things.

Regarding his son Lu Lin's matters, Lu Ping might brag to others in life, but naturally, he remained cautious in the Secret Realm.

However, it hadn't been long before a powerful human, overwhelmingly superior in all aspects, suddenly appeared in front of the old turtle.

"Well, no problem, don't be nervous, I'm just chatting with you casually, don't be tense. How should I address you?"

"Reporting to Upper God, I originally had no name. A few years ago, after reading a book, I gave myself a name, Gui Xuan, which might not sound nice, so pardon me."

Lu Lin nodded, saying nothing.

"How long have you been here? Previously, have you harmed anyone? When did you establish this Secret Realm? Where is your true form...?"

Lu Lin bombarded him with dozens of questions, all of which the old turtle, or rather Gui Xuan, answered thoroughly.

He dared not conceal anything from Lu Lin.

Through Gui Xuan's account, Lu Lin understood what kind of personality it had.

In short, it was a character cowardly to the core. The last time it appeared in the human world was during the historical Ming Dynasty, the most recent being two years ago when it created the Secret Realm.

The time span of thousands of years left one wondering what the old turtle had been doing all this time.

Now Lu Lin had a comprehensive understanding of Gui Xuan.

However, letting such a formidable demon beast remain in this place left Lu Lin uneasy.

Then let's set up a master-servant contract.

Just now, from Gui Xuan's mouth, Lu Lin learned about its current issue.

Unable to achieve breakthrough in cultivation, Gui Xuan wished to explore future paths outside.

Lu Lin could perfectly accommodate that.

Having slain countless demon beasts at the Star Lord Stage, acquiring knowledge of turtle-type demon beast cultivation was hardly difficult. Just find a female turtle for Gui Xuan later.

Incidentally, from a Lower Grade World Stone obtained from Yan Mei, there's a world called Huang Hai World. Lu Lin planned to investigate within these days and arrange a wife for Gui Xuan.

"Gui Xuan, I understand your past, but your strength is still significantly stronger than the humans here. I'm uneasy leaving you here."

Gui Xuan trembled internally, immediately facing two choices.

Submission.

Or death.

Although Lu Lin never explicitly said, the options Gui Xuan thought were limited to these two.

Gui Xuan was certainly unwilling to die.

Therefore, facing Lu Lin's formidable power, all it could do was submit.

Upon realizing this, Gui Xuan prostrated before Lu Lin, bowing deeply and saying: "Master above, accept the salute from your servant Gui Xuan."

This move surprised Lu Lin.

Gui Xuan's understanding was indeed endearing, admitting defeat willingly and decisively, without a hint of struggle.

No wonder it managed to live for so long.

"Good."

Lu Lin materialized a master-servant contract from the Consciousness Universe and instructed: "Do not resist." He then embedded the master-servant contract into Gui Xuan's mind.

Gui Xuan indeed offered no resistance, even cooperating actively, completing the acknowledgment nearly instantaneously.

The contract was solid.

Feeling it closely, Gui Xuan understood that as long as Lu Lin lived, it would not die.

If Lu Lin died, it would also be a sacrifice.

In its heart, Gui Xuan swore a solemn vow, praying to the heavens for Lu Lin's longevity, enduring as long as heaven and earth, as radiant as the sun and moon.

"Good, Gui Xuan, now open the Secret Realm and let my father experience some trials. I can also take this opportunity to see how your trial processes are set up."

"Master, may I know who your father is, could it be..."

Gui Xuan instinctively asked as it reached out with its Spiritual Strength towards Wealth Street, where it immediately detected the familiar aura of Lu Ping.

This... this first human male who entered its Secret Realm turned out to be the Master's father!

Gui Xuan was greatly shocked but simultaneously deeply relieved.

It seemed the key to its smooth sailing survival over the years, with its cultivation continuously advancing and Spiritual Strength improving, was due to caution.

If not, Gui Xuan might well have ended up in a stew or soup today.