Hearing these words, the others secretly curled their lips. Besides entering the Secret Realm, what other pursuits could there be?

But such a significant matter couldn't be decided by them alone; they could only report to their respective sects and let the higher-ups make the decision.

So upon meeting the loose cultivators, the situation immediately became deadlocked.

One side couldn't make the decision, and the other refused to back down, so they idly waited as if seeing who would break first and admit defeat.

Meanwhile, this matter was causing a stir, known by more and more cultivators who then made their way here.

In the region of ten thousand miles, attention had completely overshadowed the two invaders from the Outer Realm, and these cultivators no longer cared about those two invaders.

Mainly because, for such a long time, no one found a single clue, as if they disappeared into thin air, so naturally, not many paid attention anymore.

...

And when the creatures of this realm once again confronted each other, just two hundred miles apart…

Li Zhirui was leading Fu Chengguang to cultivate the Purifying White Lotus, gaining merit by purifying the world's impurities and cleansing their strong Outer Realm aura, allowing the Heavenly Dao of this realm to accept them without further suppression.

Blossom after blossom of Purifying White Lotus bloomed, and the purifying aura spread, transforming the surroundings into a pure land.

"Fellow Daoist, you're truly a genius! To develop such a use for the Purification Principle! I am truly impressed!"

Fu Chengguang clearly felt himself being accepted by this world, the force of Heavenly Dao's suppression weakening, and the Outer Realm aura dissipating more than half.

It wouldn't be long before they could walk within the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm as usual.

The only difference from the world's creatures was that their power would still be suppressed, but not targeted or suppressed by Heavenly Dao.

And for the two of them, that was sufficient.

"You've overpraised me, fellow Daoist." Li Zhirui modestly smiled.

Fu Chengguang shook his head, no longer dwelling on the matter, and switched to asking, "Fellow Daoist, how are things on the other side? Any new developments?"

Li Zhirui closed his eyes to sense before speaking, "Both sides are still in confrontation, but it seems the Three Mysterious Sect will choose to back down."

After all, if they don't back down, they'll become the public enemy of all cultivators in the region of ten thousand miles!

Such consequences are unbearable not only to the Three Mysterious Sect but to any other power.

So they have no other choice.

"Then should we also take action and blend in with the loose cultivators of this realm?" Fu Chengguang said.

Li Zhirui nodded and said, "Once the Outer Realm aura is completely resolved, we can leave the cave and no longer hide."

At that time, even if faced with a Heavenly Immortal cultivator, they wouldn't discern their true identities, at most thinking the two's strength was stronger than ordinary Perfect Human Immortals.

"Soon, we won't have to live like this anymore!" He exclaimed with excitement and relief.

Though Fu Chengguang came from an extraordinary background, he too had faced hardships, but no one wishes to suffer indefinitely.

"Then quickly cultivate more Purifying White Lotus, lest we miss the timing."

For Li Zhirui, this matter was routine; if not for caring for the other party, he would have long purified himself, without wasting time here.

Moreover, Fu Chengguang realized this and dared not delay any longer, instead focusing his full attention on cultivating the Purifying White Lotus.

...

At the same time.

Tens of thousands of loose cultivators from this realm sat cross-legged in front of the discovered giant stone, while opposing them were the cultivators from the Three Mysterious Sect and other forces.

"What does the sect think about this matter? How should we deal with these loose cultivators?" a sect cultivator transmitted a question.

Another cultivator replied leisurely, "No particular view, just advising us to act accordingly, but best to prevent the loose cultivators from entering the Secret Realm."

"Hah! Simple to say, if they're capable, let them handle this matter themselves! Always handing troublesome matters to others."

The response left those present very dissatisfied, as the problem was back in their hands, and any issues arising would have to be dealt with by them.

"Taoist Brother Tu, did the Three Mysterious Sect come up with a solution?" Seeing him remain silent, seemingly having a different response, someone hurriedly asked.

"No. The sect simply agreed to allow loose cultivators to enter the Secret Realm."

Such a response left others envious; why didn't they encounter such a responsible sect?

And with the Three Mysterious Sect taking the lead, other forces' cultivators echoed the sentiment.

"Honored Seniors, after so many days, have you decided how to respond?" Just then, a loose cultivator stepped forward with a question.

"Once the Secret Realm appears, you'll be allowed to enter." Tu Sen said calmly.

No matter how reluctant at heart, facts were facts, and there was no need to brew anger for oneself.

"Really?!" The loose cultivator froze in disbelief, wanting confirmation.

"Yes."

Unconcerned about the other's indifference, he only knew that from then on, they too could enter the Secret Realm to train and search for Spiritual Objects.

Boom!

Tens of thousands of loose cultivators erupted in a roaring cheer, incredibly excited and thrilled.

"In five days, the Secret Realm will open; prepare yourselves." Tu Sen offered an additional reminder.

Since it was already said, why not do a good turn then?

"Five days? That's so soon! I haven't prepared anything yet."

"What's there to prepare? It's not like we're pioneering the Secret Realm; the dangers were cleared out long ago."

"Ha! So naive! To have such foolish thoughts."

"What do you mean by that?"

...

The loose cultivators suddenly fell into intense discussions, already beginning to plan their upcoming journey.

Not far, Li Zhirui, hearing the time of the Secret Realm's appearance, promptly informed Fu Chengguang.

He glanced at the soon-to-bloom Purifying White Lotus and let out a sigh of relief, thankful that, although time was tight, they could make it.

"Fellow Daoist, guard the Purifying White Lotus well, I'll rush to refine some furnaces of Immortal Pills while there's still time."

"Fellow Daoist is also an Alchemist?" Despite knowing him for so long, it was the first time he realized Li Zhirui could also practice Alchemy, no wonder he previously collected Spirit Seeds and Pill Recipes.

"My Alchemy Technique is mediocre, naturally unwilling to display it and become a laughingstock."

Upon hearing this, Fu Chengguang knew he was being modest, at least a Heavenly Immortal Rank Alchemy Master!

So he refrained from disturbing Li Zhirui anymore, as he composed himself and focused on cultivating those few Purifying White Lotus.

Not being alone, he couldn't enter the space to perform alchemy, so he could only refine pills in the cave.

This environment didn't affect his alchemy, and his primary focus this time was refining Spirit Revitalizing Pills and Healing Pills.

Though both are advanced in the Profound Immortal Realm, under the Heavenly Dao's suppression in the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm, they're now between Late-stage Human Immortal and Perfect Human Immortal.

If it were a one-on-one battle, even against Earth Immortal cultivators, they were confident in defeating them.

Despite the suppression on power, their vision and techniques remained unaffected.

But if facing numerous cultivators attacking together, they'd be very vulnerable.

At such times, the pills could be used!

Soon, furnace after furnace of pills successfully formed, categorized and placed into jade bottles by Li Zhirui, waiting for the Secret Realm to appear.

And the cave was filled with a rich fragrance of pills.

...

Sunrise and sunset, time swiftly passed.

Three days later.

Fu Chengguang's cultivated Purifying White Lotus all bloomed, successfully gaining the last bit of merit and erasing the remaining trace of Outer Realm aura, merging into the Ten Thousand Rivers Realm.

"Fellow Daoist, shall we depart now?"

With merely one day left before the Secret Realm opened.

Though only two hundred miles from the loose cultivators, they could arrive in a moment, it was unnecessary to start on the last day.

"Yes, it's time to set off."

Li Zhirui shared the same thought.