The Middle Mountain Range was vast. Atop one of the towering peaks, two groups had already gathered. The number of people was considerable. There were easily over a hundred individuals present. After all, the allure of the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method was irresistible to cultivators. Anyone who had confidence in their strength had signed up and come running.

"In half an hour, the secret realm will briefly open for a hundred breaths. You all know how valuable the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method is. Once obtained, your future holds the potential for Golden Core. Su Yuxuan, your talent is the greatest, and you are the most likely to obtain the Foundation Establishment method. If you succeed, don't rush to break through inside. Come out first and return to the sect. With the sect's help, your future will be even brighter."

Listening to this Foundation Establishment stage elder's words, Su Yuxuan sneered coldly in her heart. If it's really brought back, will it even be for me to use? But on her face, she wore a sweet, obedient smile and nodded as if agreeing.

Su Yuxuan's attention, however, remained fixed on the Green Cloud Sect disciples on the other side of the mountain. The Green Cloud Sect had also been led by an elder at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and their numbers were significant. But as she scanned the crowd, she failed to spot Ye Chen. With Ye Chen's strength, he shouldn't have missed this.

Could it be that he was already in the process of breaking through to Foundation Establishment and thus missed this opportunity? Such a pity!

However, it didn't matter. Once she obtained the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, her strength would grow immensely. At that time, she would certainly have plenty of chances to torment Ye Chen.

At this moment, the secret realm began to stir. The attention of the crowd immediately sharpened.

At that moment, a sharp sword energy suddenly soared from the horizon. Every cultivator present felt their hairs stand on end as the terrifying force radiated through the air.

The late-stage Foundation Establishment elder from the Misty Sect immediately summoned a blood-colored defensive spell, bracing for the attack.

In the entire Green Cloud Sect and Misty Sect, only one person could unleash such a terrifying force—Gu Yunyun.

Sure enough, in the next instant, the sword light stopped. Standing atop the flying sword was a stunning woman in a red robe, her beauty almost unreal. But what drew even more attention was the person she was holding by the collar.

Gu Yunyun's cold voice rang out: "If you can't get the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, don't bother coming back!"

As her words fell, she casually tossed the person aside and flew off.

The Misty Sect elder, still on high alert, was completely ignored by Gu Yunyun. Her arrogance, or rather, her complete disregard, irritated the Misty Sect elder, yet at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a flicker of relief. After all, Gu Yunyun was truly terrifying.

...

Gu Yunyun had left. The person who had been discarded, Ye Chen, became the center of everyone's attention.

Ye Chen's lips twitched. He wasn't trying to show off nor was he pleased by the situation. But no matter how he tried to explain, his master refused to acknowledge him. She hadn't let him stand on the flying sword this time, but instead, had carried him through the skies. He almost ended up being blown to a fool by the fierce wind along the way... But at least they had made it here.

Feeling the gazes around him, Ye Chen mostly ignored them. It wasn't until he saw Su Yuxuan that a genuine smile appeared on his face.

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Su Yuxuan bit her lip lightly. Dangerous light flickered in her eyes. But then, she sweetly smiled and said, "Senior Brother, it's good to see you again!"

Ye Chen felt the same way. With the fifty-fold multiplier in effect, Heaven-Dao Foundation Establishment was practically guaranteed. The two of them looked at each other with an almost suspiciously intimate expression, causing both the elders and peak masters to frown.

At this moment, a strange aura rose. The secret realm had opened!

"After you, Senior Brother…"

Su Yuxuan wanted to witness Ye Chen enter the secret realm with her own eyes.

Ye Chen wasn't polite and entered first. His figure flickered and disappeared.

With a smile on her face, Su Yuxuan followed closely behind.

The gate of the secret realm soon began to waver. It looked like it could close at any moment.

The disciples from both sects hurriedly entered the secret realm, afraid of missing out on such a great opportunity.

...

A flash of white light passed before Ye Chen's eyes. The next moment, he found himself at the base of a mountain.

Ye Chen looked around, noticing that this secret realm was far smaller than the last one. The size was roughly that of a giant mountain. Paths led up to the summit in various directions.

At the top of the mountain, there were different kinds of buildings and houses. Though weathered by time and bearing the scars of past battles, it was clear that this place had once been grand and majestic.

After walking a few steps up the mountain, Ye Chen spotted a headless corpse lying by the roadside. The body had already dried up.

However, the clothes on the body seemed strangely familiar to Ye Chen. Flipping the body over, he saw three cloud patterns on the chest.

A direct disciple!

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, his guard up. He continued walking toward the summit at a steady pace. Since he knew nothing about the situation, there was no need to rush. He would make decisions only after understanding what was really happening. Besides, where had that little demoness, Su Yuxuan, gone?

...

The disciples from both sects had been scattered to different locations within the secret realm. One Misty Sect direct disciple entered a grand hall.

The hall was in chaos. Four or five corpses lay scattered within. The disciple carefully searched the area, quickly finding a notebook on one of the bodies.

"Got it..."

"This is the Foundation Establishment land of the Extreme Dao Demon Sect. The Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method is located in the main hall at the summit. Only with enough cultivator blood can the main hall at the peak be opened and the Foundation Establishment method obtained..."

"As long as the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method remains inside, no one will be able to leave; they will be trapped here for life..."

"The secret realm is in a frenzy, with even fellow disciples beginning to kill each other!"

"..."

The notes ended here. The Misty Sect direct disciple's eyes brightened. So that's how it works. As long as enough people die, the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method will appear. The previous group hadn't been large enough. Only about forty to fifty disciples had come.

That's why the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method hadn't been triggered. But this time, with over two hundred people, it would definitely be enough! Whoever mastered this information first would gain a huge advantage. But at that moment, a graceful figure appeared at the entrance of the hall.

"Senior Brother, what did you discover? Can you show it to me?"

The familiar voice caused the Misty Sect disciple to stiffen. Who else could it be but Su Yuxuan?

The disciple nervously threw the notebook towards her. "Su Yuxuan, we can cooperate. Together, we can easily kill everyone in this secret realm..."

Su Yuxuan took the book, scanned it briefly, and smiled. So, to obtain the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method, need death? That's easy enough. Killing was what I excelled at."

"How about it? Want to cooperate?"

The direct disciple, holding the Hundred Souls Banner, spoke seriously.

Su Yuxuan continued smiling sweetly, but the words that came from her mouth were icy cold: "What level are you? Do you really think you're worthy to cooperate with me?"

The direct disciple's expression shifted in surprise.

In the next moment, the sounds of combat echoed through the hall. But it didn't last long. The sounds quickly died down, replaced by wails of agony. When the door of the hall opened again, Su Yuxuan, barefoot, skipped out, bouncing happily.

"Senior Brother Ye, where did you go?"

Inside the hall, the dead Misty Sect's direct disciple had a look of deep unwillingness on his face. Blood flowed endlessly from his body. As soon as it touched the ground, it was absorbed. By the time his body turned to a dry corpse, there was not a single trace of blood left on the ground.

This scene was unfolding in every corner of the secret realm. Many disciples, piecing together various clues, figured out how to trigger the Earth-Dao Foundation Establishment method. And so, the restraint that had previously kept the factions from fighting was completely ignited.

The killing within the secret realm began. As more and more people died, a strange blood-colored mist gradually appeared, shrouding the entire giant mountain!

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