Since deciding to follow David and serve him for life, she has been refining her character and manners day and night, diligently practicing the new alchemical method, and humbly learning from Jiang Xuelan about how to conduct herself in the world. Her mindset, cultivation, vision, and demeanor have all improved day by day.
She is no longer the naive girl who only knew how to admire the prodigies of the past; she has grown into a pillar of Lingxi’s direct lineage who can stand on her own and has a pure heart.
Canfeng and Canfei stood on either side of the courtyard, their postures upright, their aura restrained, and their fighting spirit deeply concealed.
Both were seasoned veterans who had survived countless battles and bloodshed. Although their tense minds had eased slightly, they still maintained extreme vigilance.
With hidden energy flowing around them and spiritual power dormant, the two could not escape the perception of any slight movement or change in spiritual energy, and they were determined to protect David to the death.
Standing alone on the long blue stone steps outside the courtyard, Ling Xiyuan walked slowly and respectfully, holding a Cangming ancestral jade tablet in his hands. The tablet was a deep blue color with ancient patterns and a warm, heavy feel.
This jade tablet is a secret treasure passed down through the Cangming family for hundreds of millions of years. It contains complete topographical maps, spatial structures, restriction levels, monster lineages, distribution of spiritual materials, and ancient records of the three ancient secret realms: [Cangming Ancient Abyss], [Wanxi Secret Realm], and [Bishui Spirit Ruins].
It also records the perilous explorations, forbidden zone coordinates, and original characteristics of powerful figures from the Cangming realm throughout history, making it the only complete and accurate secret realm record in the entire Twenty-Five Heavens.
“Young master.”
Ling Xiyuan stepped inside slowly, bowed respectfully, and spoke with a solemn and sincere tone, each word steady and powerful.
“Cangming Han has fully fulfilled its promise. The three secret realms have been completely unsealed, all restrictions have been lifted, and all guards have been removed. There are no more soldiers, paths, or restrictions from Cangming within the secret realms.”
“According to the agreement, all the rare and precious materials, ancient inheritances, original opportunities, spiritual minerals, and secret realm creations in the three secret realms shall belong entirely to you and me, Lingxi. The Cangming Clan shall never covet, inquire about, or interfere with them.”
“This jade tablet records all known information about the three secret realms, with the shallow, middle and deep areas all marked.”
“However, all three secret realms are independent small worlds left behind by the collapse of the ancient heavens. They have their own laws, their own generation of vitality, and their own sealing of time. Some of the core forbidden areas have been sealed for hundreds of millions of years, with spatial changes and changes in the Dao.
There are many unknown dangers and hidden wonders, not recorded in ancient texts and unexplored by predecessors. Therefore, I urge you, young master, to proceed with extreme caution and prudent steps.
David slowly finished his practice and stood up, his eyes clear and deep, as he gently took the Cangming Jade Tablet.
The moment his fingertips touched the jade tablet, a warm, water-based spiritual light flowed from his fingertips into his entire body, and countless complex and vast secret realm information surged into his soul like a tide.
In an instant, he sorted, categorized, and analyzed the landscapes, spatial patterns, laws and restrictions, dangerous locations, and key opportunities of the three secret realms, all of which were clearly reflected in his mind, with every detail and without omission.
“Cang Minghan has been in charge of a great clan for tens of thousands of years, and he is indeed well-versed in the art of assessing the situation and making choices.”
David spoke calmly, his voice gentle and composed, a faint smile flickering in his eyes.
“With chaos looming and the old order collapsing, the power of the law is waning and the people are losing all support. Instead of being buried with the declining old order, he secretly formed alliances and seized the opportunity to establish himself. He not only preserved the foundation of Cangming, but also used the new alchemy foundation of Lingxi to nourish his clan. He is a wise man.”
“Pass on my password.”
David’s gaze sharpened slightly, and he gave the order in a deep voice.
“This exploration of the secret realm must be conducted in secrecy, avoiding prying eyes, and keeping a low profile. We must not make a fuss, create hype, or attract the attention of the heavens.”
“I will travel light with Xue Lan, tide Yue, Can Feng, and Can Fei, to seize opportunities, seek out good fortune, and gather resources at full speed, and return quickly.”
“You will stay in Lingxi City and take full charge of the rear.”
“First, seal off all information about the secret realm. All secret guards are in position in the void, setting up multiple layers of isolation barriers and concealment arrays to shield against all divine soul probing, light and shadow spying, and communication detection from all heavens, preventing even the slightest leak of information.”
“Second, we will thoroughly eliminate any remaining spies, informants, and traitors within the territory to stabilize the borders, refine the alchemy system, and urge our disciples to cultivate.”
“Third, keep a close eye on the movements of Si Lu and Xuan Qiu, and monitor the public opinion of the other four great families. If there is any unusual activity, send a message immediately. Do not act rashly and wait for my order.”