Therefore, under these circumstances, they did not believe Wei Gongting could find any clues about the Secret Realm.

"Taoist Friend Wei, I think you should leave while you still can. It's really not worth risking your life," one Loose Cultivator kindly advised.

"Yes, the Secret Realm may be precious, but it can't be worth more than your own life!"

"Fellow Daoist, you should leave quickly."

...

Other loose cultivators either sincerely or sarcastically urged him.

"I don't believe it!"

Influenced by Li Zhirui, Wei Gongting, as if in a fit of anger, abruptly stopped not far from a location with an Array Patterns-inscribed boulder, releasing his frustration and discontent by striking a violent thunderbolt.

Rumble!

The thunderbolt's destructive power was incredible, frightening all the loose cultivators into silence, afraid to continue their persuasion.

"Something's not right! Look, there's something here!"

Among the dazzling Thunder Light, a sharp-eyed Loose Cultivator noticed a glimpse of a boulder's presence, eyes filled with surprise and anticipation.

After a while, as the Thunder Light dissipated, the full appearance of the boulder was revealed, with its mysterious, intricate patterns deliberately concealed, all indicating it held a great secret.

Everyone realized something was wrong, but following that, complex emotions such as excitement, eagerness, and expectation surged within them.

"This is..."

Among the group of Loose Cultivators, there happened to be one well-versed in Formations, who immediately flew up, observing the Array Patterns carefully and meticulously.

Not long after, his ecstatic voice rang out, "Fixed, Transmission, Stabilization... These Array Patterns, when combined, might very well be a composite Great Array for fixing and transmitting the Secret Realm!"

Wow——

The scene was in an uproar, each one displaying a look of ecstasy.

"Really! The rumors are true! The Gloomy Swamp truly contains a Secret Realm!"

"The rumors also said that Spiritual Objects are spread all over the Secret Realm, and their Grade is quite high. Could it also be true?"

"Quick! Quick, spread this news to others to prevent the Three Mysterious Sect and similar forces from silencing us."

Amidst the exclamations, this sentence was like a bucket of cold water, instantly quelling their excited hearts, and everyone immediately calmed down.

Everyone quickly took out their Sound Transmission Talismans, informing the loose cultivators they knew and trusted, and urged them to spread the word as widely as possible. Only in this way, could they enter the Secret Realm without fearing the Three Mysterious Sect's change of heart.

For a time, Spirit Light danced in the sky, with one Sound Transmission Talisman after another swiftly flying in all directions.

Not long after, the spirt light over the Gloomy Swamp not only failed to decrease, but actually increased in number.

This was caused by the first wave of loose cultivators who had received the Sound Transmission Talismans contacting even more loose cultivators.

In the shadows, directing all these events, Li Zhirui's face revealed a satisfied smile as the situation completely followed its course.

Then he went quiet again, waiting for the scattered Loose Cultivators to regroup. Only then would he and Fu Chengguang take action! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Terrible news! Our hidden Restriction has been broken by the Loose Cultivators!" A certain Earth Immortal burst into the base, speaking with a face full of horror.

"How can this be? That Restriction was deduced by the Heavenly Immortal Ancestor. A bunch of lowly Realm of Human Immortality loose cultivators couldn't possibly discover its existence."

The first-speaking Earth Immortal, with a face full of frustration, said, "It was accidentally broken by a loose cultivator named Wei Gongting, which then revealed it."

"Oh, and he's the one who first stood up and refuted, and then was injured."

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it either.

"Moreover, those loose cultivators who first found out have already spread the news everywhere to prevent us from silencing them. Almost every loose cultivator knows now."

Seeing them still pondering how to hide the information, he brought forth another unpleasant matter.

"Damn it!"

A certain Earth Immortal angrily muttered, "Why does everything go against us, as if someone is deliberately targeting us in secret!"

After considering this line of thought, others realized it was true! Since the Secret Realm messages spread began, nothing had gone smoothly and nothing had been achieved.

"Could it really be the Baiyun Sect, Purple Extreme Sect, and other factions who have realized the Secret Realm's secret, manipulating things against us in the dark?"

"But if it were indeed them, why would they incite loose cultivators? Wouldn't it be better for them to just come to us and negotiate with the Sect themselves?" a cultivator voiced his doubt.

Now that loose cultivators were involved, they would have to give up a large share of Spiritual Objects each time the Secret Realm opens, greatly reducing their own gains. Would they employ such a self-damaging tactic?

"These matters should be considered later. The most pressing issue now is to find a way to resolve the current trouble!" Seeing everyone's thoughts wandering further, Tu Sen quickly spoke, pulling them back.

But in these circumstances, what could they do?

A wager made a few days earlier wasn't very important. In normal times, if they wanted to go back on it, there were ways to do so.

But now, there were tens of thousands of loose cultivators in the Gloomy Swamp, some of whom were Earth Immortals. If angered, who knows what actions might be taken in a moment of rage.

At that time, it would be them who would suffer!

"Alas! Forget it, let's go communicate with those loose cultivators and see what exactly their demands are."