This Dragon Vein Secret Realm is far from an ordinary Legacy land; it is one of the Primordial Forbidden Lands left over from the end of the Ancient Immortal Court era, related to the power of the initial creation of heaven and earth, containing innate immortal liquid, whose value is immeasurable.
Once this item appears, it can connect to the fundamental Dao, mend the deficiencies in life Origin, recast Physiques, and even bring the dead back to life, transforming a mortal body into an immortal bone.
It can be called an immortal-grade item that turns decay into magic.
Who wouldn't covet such a wondrous treasure?
However, precisely because of this, the All Heavens Alliance would not tolerate any outsiders interfering.
This matter was no longer just a struggle for an immortal Opportunity and Legacy; it was another division of power and interests among the Various Great Dao Lineages, a thorough political cutting of interests.
Such a large piece of cake was thus divided among the Myriad Heavenly Daotong in advance.
This is the cruelty of reality.
It's not that if you are strong, you can contend.
Therefore, those Loose Cultivators who have not yet gained power, if they are self-aware, should proactively attach themselves to a Prodigy, becoming their Dao Protector or accompanying Disciple, only then will they have a chance to enter the Secret Realm and fight for a glimmer of hope.
But even so, they would only get a taste of scraps.
As for the innate immortal liquid?
Don't even think about it!
If anyone dares to trespass into the Secret Realm or attempts to covet the core resources, what awaits them will be a collective attack.
That is the common will of the entire Myriad Heavenly Daotong, with no room for compromise.
“This is the general trend.”
Inside the restaurant, Jiang Ye’s expression was calm as he watched countless Prodigy figures move through the city, sighing softly in his heart.
The weak, in this game, were never considered.
“However…”
He casually glanced at Ye Qingyun and the two others, a slow smile forming at the corner of his mouth, “But no matter how solid the card game in this world is, there will always be someone who breaks the game.”
These days, Jiang Ye had secretly mobilized the Jiang Clan’s intelligence network.
With the help of secret talismans, soul seals, and Divine Sense imprints, he had already launched a comprehensive investigation, like a net cast from heaven to earth, into Xiao Fan and Zhong Tianyi.
He had almost turned over every stone regarding their past and Origins.
The results of the investigation, however, left him in deep thought.
These two, on the surface, had ordinary identities; whether it was their cultivation trajectory, Sect Legacy, or social connections, everything was extremely common.
Zhong Tianyi hailed from the Haotian Sword Sect, with a clear background, generations of Legacy, and was personally taught by the Sect Master, indeed one of the true Inheritors.
Xiao Fan, on the other hand, was a Loose Cultivator, who wandered in his youth, rose through various adventures, entered the Dao through Opportunity, and received guidance after saving an Elder from Xingyuan in his early years, so his Opportunity was also not ordinary.
But he was not a Protagonist of Destiny.
Yet, precisely because of this, it was too clean.
Jiang Ye’s heart grew even more vigilant.
If it was truly flawless, wouldn't it be more like a background created by someone?
Especially Xiao Fan, whose innate talent was clearly average, yet his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, steady at every step, without any flaws.
Jiang Ye even tried to peek into his Origin Qi using Divine Soul techniques, but only received a calm, ripple-less feedback like well water, which instead made him feel a few doubts.
True masters often know how to “hide.”
“This person is definitely not simple.”
Jiang Ye’s eyes deepened slightly.
Zhong Tianyi and Xiao Fan, in their discussions of the Dao and their Dao Heart and talent over these past few days, had both struck him as extraordinary.
Yet, the Jiang Clan’s investigation had not uncovered any abnormalities.
This made Jiang Ye feel a little strange.
Could it be that he was really overthinking?
But Jiang Ye was also certain that the mysterious person who assassinated him could not have avoided contact with Ye Qingyun.
He guessed.
Xiao Fan was most likely that person’s eyes and ears, or someone close to him.
And although Zhong Tianyi was open and had nothing to hide, Jiang Ye still hadn't completely ruled him out as a suspect, after all, the situation was unclear, and everyone could be a chess piece.
“These days, everyone who should come has come.”
Zhong Tianyi stood with his hands behind his back on top of the restaurant, overlooking the myriad lights of Jinglong City, his expression indifferent, muttering to himself.
“But why haven't the people from the Jiang Clan come?”
Everyone else also frowned slightly, their thoughts churning.
At this moment, Jinglong City had already gathered countless Prodigy forces; even the Sword Son of the Haotian Sword Sect had arrived long ago, with killing intent hidden everywhere, poised to strike.
And many Cultivators couldn't help but whisper among themselves, discussing animatedly:
“Have you heard? That Divine Son of the Jiang Clan hasn't shown up?”
“With such a big commotion, even some Prodigies who were in secluded cultivation have emerged, yet the Jiang Clan shows no sign… Do they not intend to participate?”
“Heh, if I didn’t already know how formidable the Jiang Clan is, I’d suspect they were afraid to fight. They’re nothing like the Longevity Immortal Clan of legend, are they?”
“I heard that the Sword Son of the Haotian Sword Sect has been waiting for Jiang Ye in Jinglong City for two whole months, but he just won't show up.”
“Who says it isn't so? I thought there would be an earth-shattering duel to watch, but it turns out the Jiang Clan doesn't seem to be participating.”
All sorts of rumors spread like a tide throughout the city, with questions, sneers, and speculations mixing together.
There was much discussion, and many people found it quite strange that the Jiang Clan was not participating in the Dragon Vein Secret Realm.
But Jiang Ye knew.
This trip to the Dragon Vein Secret Realm seemed like a nascent extraordinary Opportunity, but in reality, it was fraught with danger!
Ordinary Jiang Clan Disciples entering would easily become cannon fodder.
Therefore, Jiang Ye did not plan to let his clan members participate, as knowing a little insider information meant there was no need for the young Prodigies of the Jiang Clan to die in vain.
The main source of threat was still that mysterious person.
Or rather, Tian Yin.
After all, to this day, Jiang Ye has not been able to determine his true identity.
The other party did not show up during the destruction of the Ancient Immortal Court, and has been lurking in the shadows ever since, never revealing himself.
The calmer the surface, the more it indicated that a massive scheme was hidden within the Secret Realm.
What Jiang Ye could think of was.
The other party had been planning for thousands of years; what he was scheming was certainly not just the innate immortal liquid; there must be more to it.
The innate immortal liquid, in fact, does not offer much personal assistance.
At most, it enhances cultivation, strengthens the Physique, stabilizes the Foundation… it has miraculous effects for those below the Saint Realm, but for that person, it's merely icing on the cake.
Its most valuable aspect lies in its use by powerful organizations to cultivate spirit plants, spirit herbs, spirit liquids, and so on, serving as a long-term beneficial project.
So, what was the other party plotting?
In Jiang Ye's mind, the image of that transformation dao stone appeared.
His thoughts coincided with Li Shou's; it must be related to the transformation dao stone.
“Therefore, I didn't bring the transformation dao stone on this trip… instead, I gave it to Su Hongye.”
Jiang Ye's gaze was profound, and he sneered inwardly.
“I want to see how that person will act without the crucial item?”
And the Jiang Clan not sending Prodigy Disciples into the Secret Realm this time was not an act of cowardice, but a calculated move.
As for the Jiang Clan, although they had no intention of entering the Dragon Vein Secret Realm, Su Hongye had personally stepped forward and reached an agreement with the All Heavens Alliance.
Just three days ago, Su Hongye personally engaged in a closed-door discussion with the All Heavens Alliance and reached an agreement.
The reason given was: Jiang Ye had once been assassinated by a mysterious powerful enemy, and the forces behind it had not yet been identified; if he were to forcibly enter the Secret Realm, he would easily become the target of all.
Moreover, cultivation is suppressed within the Secret Realm, which is not conducive to self-preservation.
And this explanation was both reasonable and irrefutable.
But Su Hongye's words were far from over; she scanned the assembled All Heavens forces, flicked her sleeve, and said coldly, “My Jiang Clan has never harbored greed. The battle that led to the destruction of the Ancient Immortal Court was initiated by this Emperor, and most of its territory was ceded to all of you, so you could say you've made a fortune…”
“Regarding this…”
“In this Secret Realm dispute, my clan will not participate, but my Jiang Clan wants one-tenth of the innate immortal liquid, and we will take none of the other treasures.”
At these words, many Daotong frowned, their faces showing displeasure.
But… no one dared to openly refute her!
Su Hongye, after all, was the only Peak Great Emperor powerhouse in the All Heavens today; her prestige spanned eons, an existence that suppressed the All Heavens single-handedly.
If she were truly angered, who could guarantee that their own Daotong wouldn't become the next “Ancient Immortal Court”?
After much deliberation, everyone could only reluctantly nod.
Thus, the agreement was reached.
