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Those in the Spirit Transformation Stage, even the least among the different races, are considered a core force with considerable say; even more so, some are the chieftains of their clans. Many from the Nascent Soul Stage come to join them, wielding overwhelming power. Such a combined force can roam and dominate the Demon Territory unchallenged, ignoring all rules.

——In the eyes of Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Core ancestors, those in the Spirit Transformation Stage are like heaven.

But those in the Spirit Transformation Stage know that compared to true cultivators, they are but mere ants.

Just like now, the legendary Fairy of Demon Sound appeared, and with a mere single move, she fixed them all in the sky, unable to move a fraction. They could only watch helplessly as the three people below talked and laughed freely, without a single thing they could do about it.

"When I previously traveled in the Demon Territory, many accidents occurred, all of which Eldest Senior Sister helped me with. Now, my cultivation level is different from before; I no longer need Eldest Senior Sister and can handle it all on my own,"

Third Senior Sister laughed, saying this is what growth is.

"As for you all..."

Third Senior Sister turned her head; even though her eyes were covered, she could still keenly observe the outside world.

"You all have struggled through the Demon Territory for so many years; you understand the rules here. The slayer shall be slain; you made your move against my junior brother, so there is no need for you to remain alive."

"Wait..."

The Qiongqi Clan desperately tried to break free, attempting to beg for mercy, but just as one of them uttered a word, Third Senior Sister once again plucked the strings of her zither.

The sound waves transformed into invisible fine threads, slicing apart the beings of the Spirit Transformation Stage and the Nascent Soul Stage in the sky into pieces, with chunks of their flesh falling pitter-patter to the ground, a bloody mess.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swallowed hard; Third Senior Sister was truly ruthless when she took action.

"What’s the big deal? That’s how people were killed during ancient times," Fairy Eternity stepped forward as a witness. The Demon Territory of ancient times was even more dangerous than now, with countless cultivators and members of the Demon Race falling every day.

The Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Demon Race who had just awakened were dumbfounded. The noble beings of the Spirit Transformation Stage were slaughtered so effortlessly; their minds couldn’t process such immense information for a moment.

After a few seconds, a demon screamed out and ran away frantically from the place, and the remaining members of the Demon Race, as if waking from a dream, also fled one after another.

It didn’t matter where they ran, as long as they could get away from here!

Third Senior Sister had little interest in these minions, letting them leave as they pleased.

With the rabble dead or gone, Third Senior Sister continued to observe Lu Yang, noting his solid foundation with some emotion.

She unfolded a dining cloth and laid it on the ground, gesturing for the two of them to sit down without being too formal.

"You’ve made quick progress in cultivation. I heard that when you entered our master’s gate, it just so happened that master disappeared. It was Eldest Senior Sister who personally instructed you; you’re really lucky."

"I too wish to be taught by Eldest Senior Sister, but alas, I missed the opportunity."

"I asked Eldest Senior Sister to send someone well-versed in ancient history from our sect, but instead, she sent you here. I did not expect that at such a young age, you would become an ancient history scholar recognized by Eldest Senior Sister."

Lu Yang offered a smile: "It’s all luck, just luck."

Third Senior Sister waved her hand, encouraging Lu Yang, "How can it be called luck? Don’t belittle yourself. Luck is only a part, your achievements today must also come from effort."

Lu Yang thought about it, and indeed it was true. If he hadn’t strived to pass Fairy’s trials, he wouldn’t have survived to this day.

Third Senior Sister then turned to Meng Jingzhou with a slightly teasing tone, "If he is Lu Yang, then you must be the young master of the Meng Family?"

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"Eldest Senior Sister mentioned that you, with your Single Body Spiritual Root, are brave enough to innovate and advance, forming two Single Golden Elixirs and even mastering Nirvana True Fire to speed up your cultivation, completely fearless of a weak will leading you astray into the Demon Path. Even Demonic Cultivators wouldn’t dare to do this.

Just for this pursuit of the Immortal Dao in your heart, you have surpassed everyone else!"

"As your Senior Sister, it was a bit rushed the first time we met, and I didn’t have a suitable gift ready for you. So, I’ll open this Secret Realm and take you two to find some good things."

As a Senior Sister should, I can’t let them down.

The entrance to the Secret Realm was right beneath their feet, and she moved the floating white jade disc into her grasp,

"This Secret Realm should have been left by a member of the Suan Ni of the Divinity Transformation Stage, who back then was also a renowned talent within the Demon Territory, full of pride and unruliness, who destroyed several small tribes based on his whims. Unfortunately, he later provoked a powerful existence that should not have been provoked.

The strong enemy attacked, and the Suan Ni was defeated, dying in the north. His defensive treasure, the white jade disc, was shattered by the powerful enemy into three pieces and scattered across the Demon Territory."

Third Senior Sister sighed, "I’ve also tried to find the fragments of the white jade disc but never succeeded, so the matter was left unresolved. I didn’t expect that today you two little fellows would have assembled the white jade disc."

"...Yeah, I didn’t expect to be able to assemble the white jade disc either."

Lu Yang, with a clear conscience, could say he did nothing—the white jade disc came to him on its own.

"Senior Sister, don’t all Secret Realms have realm restrictions? Can you enter a Secret Realm at the level of Spirit Transformation?"

Third Senior Sister shook her head, "What you are referring to are Secret Realms left as fortune for future generations, with realm restrictions set. In those realms, descendants can gain rewards after passing trials, but this Secret Realm is Suan Ni’s own personal treasury. As long as it can be opened, one can enter and exit freely without any restrictions."

"So that’s how it is."

"Fortune-giving Secret Realms are quite rare in the Demon Territory, but they are more common in Great Xia, so it’s not your fault that you have this misconception."

"Why are they common in Great Xia?"

"There are two reasons. One is that some Cultivators value affinity, preparing for their future cultivation. If descendants benefit from their Secret Realm, they form a good connection with them, which could reduce the harm they suffer when Passing Thunder Tribulation."

"And the second reason?"

"Great Xia imposes inheritance tax, and some Cultivators don’t want to pay it, opting to set up Secret Realms for the destined ones. That counts as a gift and isn’t taxed."

Lu Yang: "..."

Meng Jingzhou: "..."

Third Senior Sister weighed the white jade disc in her hand, "This disc is actually quite useful, but it’s too high-level for you to use. Why don’t I just give this disc to you two?"

She couldn’t, like the Eldest Senior Sister, place several layers of seals on the white jade disc, to be unlocked one by one as Lu Yang’s cultivation level increased.

The entrance to the Secret Realm was a black vortex dotted with starlight. Anyone who rashly entered without the key, even if not torn apart by the vortex, would be sent to unknown places, which is very dangerous.

Third Senior Sister seemed to know how to use the white jade disc just like that, activating it, connecting the white jade disc and the entrance to the Secret Realm, and then with a gentle twist, the entrance to the Secret Realm opened.

"All set."

"Senior Sister, you seem to be very familiar with how to use the white jade disc?" Lu Yang asked uncertainly.

"What about it, I observed that Suan Ni using this disc when we fought, and just watching a few times was enough to learn."

"...So, the Suan Ni was killed by you?"

"Did I not mention that? Oh right, I said he provoked a powerful enemy, it’s all the same."