Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang's arrival didn't draw much attention from the cultivators, and they quickly and naturally blended in.

"Did the two Fellow Daoists hear that the Secret Realm here is about to appear, so you hurried over?" a cultivator beside them inquired.

"Indeed! My brother and I rushed here as soon as we heard this news, afraid of missing this opportunity. Fortunately, we arrived in time."

"You two have quite good luck."

The cultivator then changed his tone and said, "Before the two of you arrived, many Fellow Daoists had already formed teams and alliances to explore the Secret Realm together. What are your thoughts on this?"

His insinuation was to recruit Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang, hoping they would join his team.

It's no surprise that the Loose Cultivator had this idea, given that the aura they emitted was close to Perfect Human Immortal.

This kind of realm is among the top in tens of thousands of Loose Cultivators. With their joining, one's side's strength increases, making actions within the Secret Realm more advantageous.

Whether it's seeking Spiritual Objects or confronting other cultivators, having formidable strength definitely gives an advantage.

Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang exchanged a glance, and in the end, the former responded, "My brother and I have just arrived here and are unfamiliar with many things, so we can only thank Fellow Daoist for the kind offer."

"Hahaha, as expected. But if you have any ideas, I hope you will choose us first. We certainly won't let the two of you down."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for valuing us so highly. We will definitely consider it carefully."

The person didn't persist but left with a smile, seeming quite graceful.

However, neither Li Zhirui nor Fu Chengguang had ever considered collaborating with this realm's cultivators.

Although a larger group is more advantageous for actions within the Secret Realm, their identities do not permit them to do so.

After all, their true strength differs from their apparent cultivation level, and if they were to act together, they couldn't constantly hide.

Once exposed, it could arouse suspicion from others; even if no one suspects, they'd still need to waste words explaining.

Instead, it's better to act alone, saving them from this trouble, and they could freely show their strength.

In the following time, many cultivators came to invite Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang to join them, but all were politely declined.

Gradually, people realized that the two weren't interested in teaming up or allying, so aside from some grumbles and mockery, no one came to disturb them anymore.

"Finally a moment of peace and tranquility," Li Zhirui couldn't help but sigh.

Fu Chengguang smiled and said, "It's clear they're very excited about the upcoming journey through the Secret Realm, so they want to make all kinds of preparations."

"This is a Secret Realm that's been explored for many years, and who knows how many Spiritual Objects have been cultivated inside, naturally making it highly anticipated. Moreover, the situation this time is quite special."

Under normal circumstances, exploring such a Secret Realm is very safe, as the creatures within are likely to have been wiped out, almost eliminating any need for fighting.

But this time, with Li Zhirui secretly manipulating things, the situation became very complicated, with tens of thousands of cultivators of varying cultivation levels entering the Secret Realm—no amount of Spiritual Objects would suffice.

Not to mention the greed inherent in human nature, surely leading to robbery, ambushes, and backstabbings.

Therefore, for safety's sake, they naturally strive to enhance their strength.

As for whether internal conflicts will erupt, that's a matter to consider for later.

Of course, these incidents are unlikely to affect Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang, as they are the only two Outer Realm Creatures in this realm, relying on each other.

In a Secret Realm within a Great Thousand World's Heavenly Immortal Realm, no Spiritual Object exists that would cause strife between the two.

"For the upcoming journey through the Secret Realm, it's best to be cautious," Li Zhirui habitually reminded.

Even though Earth Immortal cultivators are no match for them, a large number can still cause some pressure and trouble.

"Moreover, try not to harm the realm's cultivators to avoid accruing too much karma or Karmic Force, adding unnecessary trouble and difficulty when leaving," Fu Chengguang added.

"Alright." Li Zhirui agreed readily, as he seemed to have more experience with this.

Although he had gone to other Great Thousand Worlds before, his goal was to conquer and annex, so naturally, he didn't need to scruple anything.

But this time, their goal is different, not so extreme, so their actions must be restrained.

"Next, let's quietly wait for the Secret Realm to appear!"

One night passed uneventfully.

However, the entire camp was bustling, as the Secret Realm was about to appear the next day. Many cultivators were so excited they couldn't sleep, and the sounds of exchanges and discussions filled the air.

Only a few cultivators remained calm and composed.

Rumble—

As the sun rose the next day, soon after, the earth lightly trembled, and a flicker of Spirit Light flew out, eventually forming a gateway to the Secret Realm in mid-air.

White mist obscured the view, revealing nothing inside, yet couldn't deter the fiery gazes and eager hearts of the crowd.

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