"Remember... remember!"
Outside the secret realm of the last City Lord of Xibai City, Yi Ri, Zhen Gang, along with Bu Fan Gu and Dragon Yuan Sacred Son standing nearby, became restless.
Even though the Gu family had already searched it, the secret realm was vast. More importantly, it was about destiny. Perhaps in some remote corners, there were still some remaining precious items, and at the very least, the main tomb chamber should be intact.
Meng Tian and the other two were very calm. The cultivation experience of Saint Lord realm beings was not of much use to them, but it could be given to other beings, such as the Buddhists present.
"Everyone, my Gu family has preserved the area within three li of the main tomb chamber, intending to forge a good relationship with the prodigies of Xibai City. Should my Gu Yi Zhai ever face difficulties, I implore you to remember this day's favor!"
The old woman lowered her head in a gesture.
"To show our sincerity, Gu Yi Zhai will offer thirteen top-grade spirit materials, three hundred ten-thousand-year-old spirit fruits, and even a cultivation experience from the Great Saint realm, from the spiritual materials and beast bones searched in this secret realm!"
"They are placed five li away from the main tomb chamber. How much you can obtain will depend on your own abilities. Within the secret realm, there are no rules from my Gu family. Please feel free."
The old woman said with a light smile, looking at the assembled beings.
As the precious items were announced, Hai Xing Qing, Jiao Fan, and others lit up. Even Dragon Yuan Sacred Son, who had witnessed the prosperity of ancient times, now had red glints in his eyes.
The cultivation experience of the Great Saint realm was nothing to him. The ten-thousand-year-old spirit fruits he only considered somewhat.
But the top-grade spirit materials, that was different.
"Everyone, do not underestimate these thirteen top-grade spirit materials. According to the appraisal of my Gu family elders, these spirit materials have been daily refined within divine fire by beings of the Great Saint Lord realm. The divine power laws contained within have far surpassed those of ordinary top-grade spirit materials."
"Perhaps one of them could help a top-tier Saint to step into the Saint King realm!" The old woman's next words made everyone's heart flutter.
Dragon Yuan Sacred Son directly glanced at the old woman, but he dared not act.
Previously, when the old woman did not clarify, he was the only one who saw through the potential of the top-grade spirit materials. If he could acquire them all, he might be able to break through to the top-tier Saint King realm in one go.
He had been suppressing his cultivation at the top-tier Saint level, all to temper his foundation and pave the way for the immortal path ahead.
Thirteen top-grade spirit materials!
This would be a fortune.
"Step into the Saint King realm?"
A flicker of light flashed in Jiao Fan's eyes. Feng An Divine Dynasty could not compare to Yao Guang Divine Dynasty, Hai Yun Divine Dynasty, and Tian Gang Supreme Sect. It could not even compare to Great Han Heavenly Dynasty now. There were currently no Saint Kings within their Feng An Divine Dynasty.
Guan Yu squinted, observing the reactions of the surrounding beings.
"Everyone, the Gu family's intention is not as simple as it appears. By highlighting the profundity of these thirteen spirit materials, they are clearly intending to make us fight to the death. Once we enter this time, it will be a bloody battle."
Guan Yu's expression was grim. It was not that he feared a bloody battle, but he feared that the Gu family might have other intentions.
"General Guan worries too much. The opening of this secret realm is a consistent practice of the Gu family. The competition for the rankings is merely the first step of selection."
"The subsequent journey into the secret realm is what the Gu family will ultimately focus on when selecting factions. Whoever emerges from the secret realm at the end, or performs well, will be courted by the Gu family."
"As long as you repay this favor when the Gu family needs it!"
Zi Hui smiled gently, dispelling the doubts of Meng Tian and the other two.
"Everyone, the secret realm has opened. The sooner you enter, the greater your chance of obtaining the thirteen spirit materials. This old woman will wait here for your good news."
Not long after, the old woman's voice sounded. Almost everyone set off without hesitation, entering the secret realm and heading straight for the area five li from the main tomb chamber.
"I wondered why the Gu family would be so generous; it turns out there are some restrictions here!"
Yue Yun, upon entering the secret realm, suddenly felt a peculiar suppression. However, compared to Guan Yu and Meng Tian beside him, his suppression was not particularly severe. This suppression increased with one's cultivation realm.
Zi Hui spoke at this moment, answering the questions of the three: "Don't be nervous. This is not the Gu family's doing. This suppression originates from Xibai Yushan."
"Legend has it that the formation of Xibai Yushan is exceptional, so it is not strange for there to be such formations suppressing within this secret realm. This is also a means of protecting the secret realm."
Not only them, but Bu Fan Gu's group, who had scattered throughout the secret realm, and other beings, all stopped for about ten breaths to adapt to the suppression before proceeding towards the center of the secret realm.
"Look at this, the Gu family's methods are truly thorough. They haven't even spared these places. As expected of a family specializing in excavating secret realms, such a feat is something any other faction could not achieve."
Yi Ri looked at a bottomless chasm.
Above this chasm stood a magnificent palace. The palace was still intact, but the area below had been hollowed out by the Gu family, leaving nothing behind, not even some bottles and jars.
"It seems that finding any spirit materials or beast bones in these places is a vain hope. The Gu family has truly cleaned them out. Since that's the case, let's not waste any more time here. We should hurry to the area five li from the main tomb chamber. Those thirteen top-grade spirit materials are the true treasures."
Dragon Yuan Sacred Son chuckled, "The Gu family has truly inherited the ancient times perfectly. Back then, when they fought alongside the Immortal Lord, the Gu family was responsible for clearing the battlefield and transporting spirit materials and medicinal herbs. They have become even more skilled now."
"Hahaha!!"
Zhen Gang laughed heartily, "This is the first time I've heard of such things. The affairs of the eight great families are rarely spread in the current plane. What the Sacred Son says is truly a rare treat to hear."
"Even if it's clearing the rear, it's still clearing for the Immortal Lord. Do you think anyone can clear the battlefield for the Immortal Lord?"
Dragon Yuan Sacred Son glared at Zhen Gang, "Don't think that just because the Gu family basically controls the rear, their combat power is inferior to the other seven clans. If the Gu family wasn't capable, would there still be eight great families in the Three Thousand Dao Provinces today?"
"Let's go. Judging by this momentum, we are still far from the main tomb chamber."
Bu Fan Gu interjected. Time was tight, and there was no room to ponder the Gu family's affairs. Besides, the Gu family was one of the eight overlords of the Three Thousand Dao Provinces. How powerful was that?
Yao Guang Divine Dynasty couldn't even fully sweep the Western Xibai City of the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, let alone the Tian Yuan Sect.
"The Prince is right. Everyone should hurry up and travel. The further we go towards the center, the stronger the suppression of the formations will be."
Yi Ri glanced ahead and, upon hearing Bu Fan Gu's words, quickly said. He did not want to offend Dragon Yuan Sacred Son.