Chapter 300: Welcome to Golden Valley

Du Bai, helpless as he was, had no choice but to follow. Fortunately, Wu Bingji was there to drag him him, ensuring he wasn't left behind.

They walked for over an hour. Du Bai was so tired he could barely stand it, and a white fog loomed ahead.

Tang San said, "Stick close to me, don't stray beyond five meters from my side."

As he spoke, a small array disc appeared in his hand. The array disc, activated by his Mysterious Heaven Technique, emitted a faint halo, and a strange scene unfolded as the fog ahead miraculously parted to reveal a path.

"What is this..." The other four exchanged shocked glances; even the weary Du Bai widened his eyes in astonishment.

Tang San smiled slightly and said, "This is the secret base my master set up for us. Let's go."

Indeed, the place he had brought them was none other than Golden Valley.

Comrades who had faced life and death together were trustworthy, and they could only grow stronger here.

Under Tang San's lead, the other four followed closely behind, moving in sync as they entered the dense fog.

The surrounding fog was so thick that even spiritual power couldn't penetrate beyond ten meters; it was as if they had entered another world. But trusting Tang San, they did not ask questions and simply followed him.

When the fog finally cleared and everything before them brightened again, a look of awe appeared in everyone's eyes.

The morning sun shone down through the center of the fog overhead like a golden pillar of light descending into the valley.

That beam of golden light illuminated a golden tree beside which lay a clear lake, its surface glittering under the same golden illumination.

Inside the valley, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was so rich it felt almost viscous, and exotic flowers and plants covered the ground. The faint fragrance of plants was so refreshing that it seemed to sweep away the fatigue of a night's travel instantly.

Compared to the outside world, this place felt like a paradise. Not only was it breathtakingly beautiful, but it also filled them with an indescribable sense of wonder.

For Wu Bingji, Gu Li, Du Bai, and Cheng Zicheng, everything before them seemed like a miracle. The thick fog overhead was also tinted gold by the sunlight, yet it remained undispersed, with only the central beam of sunlight brilliantly vivid.

"Is this... Is this a divine realm?" Du Bai murmured to himself.

Tang San smiled slightly, turned to the four, and said, "Welcome to Golden Valley. This is a secret base established by my master for our organization."

Every time something unexplainable happened that involved Tang San, Mayor Zhang Haoxuan was there to take the blame.

At that moment, the mayor was sitting under the Golden Tree, cultivating. His presence fully corroborated Tang San's statement, leaving no room for doubt among the group.

"Wow! The Redemption Society has such an amazing place?" Du Bai could hardly believe his eyes. "Is that over there a Purple Sun Fruit? Do we have them here too? What's that? It smells amazing!"

"Can you not act like a bumpkin?" Cheng Zicheng kicked him lightly, then turned to ask Tang San, "Can we eat anything we find here?"

Tang San's mouth twitched slightly as he said, "Let's go talk to the mayor first."

Zhang Haoxuan had opened his eyes from meditation, and Tang San could feel the fluctuations in his master's bloodline power. It seemed stable, but there was a sense of a volcano on the brink of erupting, clearly indicating that he was getting closer to a breakthrough he could hardly control.

"Master, we've won the first three matches. I've brought everyone here to rest," Tang San winked at Zhang Haoxuan.

"Good, then rest here. Tang San, come with me," Zhang Haoxuan said.

"Okay." Tang San signaled the others to rest under the Golden Tree while he followed Zhang Haoxuan to the side.

"The organization responded. They were quite diplomatic, saying they hope I return to take a position rather than stay here. They didn't mention helping me with my breakthrough. Clearly, they will only help if I agree to return. What a disappointment!" Zhang Haoxuan's expression turned more forlorn. He had done so much for the organization, including sharing half of the profits from the array disc, so he had not expected such treatment.

Tang San said, "That's nothing unexpected. They're just too eager to have full control over the array disc. After all, we did take half of the profits. They've seen the immense benefits of the disc. So, even if you have to go back to report, you should first advance to god-level. Once you reach that point, no one will be able to shake your position."

Zhang Haoxuan hesitated, then asked, "Can we really do it on the sea?"

Tang San gave a slight smile, pointing at the Golden Tree. "Did you really think I could grow a piece of Golden Wood into a Golden Tree at first?"

Zhang Haoxuan laughed too. "Why do I feel like I've boarded a pirate ship?"

Tang San laughed and said, "Not only have you boarded it, but you have to make it look like a legitimate vessel."

"Alright, I trust you. So, when do we act?"

"Wait for me to break through to the eighth order. Once I've broken through, I'll have more certainty."

"I'm afraid I can't wait that long. I'm increasingly unable to control my own power. I'm trying to compress it, but there's only so much compression possible. I don't dare to be reckless, in case I don't compress it well enough and it erupts, that would be trouble."

Tang San reassured him, "Don't worry, I'll be quick."

"How quick is quick?" Zhang Haoxuan curiously asked. Breaking through to the eighth order wasn't as difficult as the ninth, but it wasn’t something that could be done just like that.

Tang San said, "Tonight."

"Tonight?" Zhang Haoxuan's mouth twitched wildly, and he almost wanted to ask if Tang San was joking, but looking into Tang San's clear eyes, it was obvious he was serious.

"Don't rush things or force growth," Zhang Haoxuan said urgently.

"Don't worry, teacher. Haven't I always been reliable? Steadiness first!" Tang San said cheerfully.

"Alright then, it's up to you. I'll be waiting. If you break through, I'll protect you."

"Okay, good. Let the senior brothers also stay here and cultivate for now. The recent competition has stirred them, and it should spur their cultivation, especially since this place is more suited for it. After I break through, I'll help you with yours."

"Good!"

Just then, a voice full of surprise sounded. "Master, master, you're here!"

From the direction of the cave, figures dashed over the water and swiftly made their way to the shore.

Light and graceful figures soared over the lake, shimmering with golden ripples, creating a truly beautiful scene.

Wu Bingji, Cheng Zicheng, Du Bai, and Gu Li stood by the Golden Tree, dumbfounded. What was happening? Where had all these beautiful women come from?

The three young men, in particular, were slack-jawed.

These were all human girls, each stunningly beautiful, with creamy complexions. They all appeared to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, in the prime of youth.

Among the three, Wu Bingji was already considered an adult, while Gu Li and Du Bai, though younger, had passed the age of youthful naivety.

Although there were some female students at the Redemption Society, they were few in number, and even fewer were notably attractive. The sudden appearance of eighteen Crimson Fox girls was a massive visual shock to them.

"Is this... Is this a fairy realm? Have we reached a fairy realm, or perhaps the legendary divine realm?" Du Bai muttered to himself.

Indeed! The wondrous scenes before them, coupled with the sudden appearance of these fairy-like beings, left them unable to think of any explanation other than a fairy realm.

Then, they watched as the eighteen girls approached Tang San, respectfully bowed before him, and called out, "Master!"