Chapter 882 - 399: Aftermath of the Secret Realm, Teleportation

Chapter 882: Chapter 399: Aftermath of the Secret Realm, Teleportation

One day later.

The Secret Realm of Demon Beast Abyss closed. After all the cultivators were transported out, they brought with them an explosive piece of news.

"A valuable treasure appeared in the inner hall, but it was snatched by a Core Formation cultivator!"

This sensational news quickly spread, shocking countless forces and cultivators in the Demon Beast Abyss.

After thousands of years, there was unexpectedly another treasure-snatching incident.

But the biggest scandal involved the old demon of the Profound Yin Demon Sect.

Because the Core Formation cultivator who snatched the treasure was none other than the Saintess of the Profound Yin Demon Sect, who, while the old demon led the other Nascent Soul cultivators away, escaped with the treasure herself.

This wasn’t all; the island of the Profound Yin Demon Sect was looted before the Secret Realm closed, and the culprit was the old demon’s direct disciple.

"This old demon truly suffered a big loss: the treasure was taken by the Saintess he nurtured, and his lair was ransacked by his direct disciple."

Numerous cultivators, upon hearing this news, couldn’t help but gloat.

However, some Nascent Soul Old Monsters who knew the inside story didn’t think so.

"Hmph, the old demon isn’t blind. He personally took the disciple into the Secret Realm; it’s unlikely that it was this disciple."

"That stupid old demon, being tricked twice by his own cultivated Core Formation cultivators!"

"Haha, this time the old demon truly embarrassed himself. I bet even a thousand years from now, this will be a notable story in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, something truly enviable."

"It’s hard to say. The Insect Demon was the most hopeful cultivator to break through to Divinity Transformation a millennium ago. Perhaps he left some method that allowed this young man to trigger a restriction and emerge early."

Each Nascent Soul Old Monster had their reactions; some gloated and taunted while others were keen on the Insect Demon’s inheritance.

In short, the big scandal that came after the closure of the Secret Realm shook the entire Demon Beast Abyss.

Subsequently, rumors of cold flames harming people and incidents of the Insect Demon devouring people emerged in the Outer Sea, causing more chaos and turmoil after the Secret Realm’s closure.

...

At this time, in a market bustling with cultivators in the Outer Sea, Lin Chang’an listened to the news spreading through the Demon Beast Abyss and couldn’t help but shake his head secretly.

"These rumors are really over-the-top, but these old monsters say nothing about the Insect Demon Inheritor, seemingly all wanting to search secretly."

"But it makes sense, for as precious as the cold lotus ice flame might be, it’s not as tempting as the opportunity to reach Divinity Transformation."

At this moment, Lin Chang’an also regretted not having killed Huang Tianxiao earlier, allowing him to gain such a significant opportunity.

The Insect Demon had once caused the cultivators of the Great Jin to hunt him down. Even if he didn’t bear the opportunity for Divinity Transformation, the secrets he held were enough to make these Nascent Soul powerhouses envious.

There was good news too, though: Huang Tianxiao remained unaware of the man behind the scenes.

"But the Outer Sea is already in chaos; many factions have begun to initiate wars, some due to old grievances, others due to enmities formed within the Secret Realm."

"And of course, many covet those cultivators who emerged from the Secret Realm."

In any case, it remains to be seen."

At this time, in a tavern, Lin Chang’an looked at the newly acquired information, frowning deeply.

Despite the many forces stoking the fire in the background, in the end, it was all about interests.

"The Core Formation cultivators who followed Bihai Palace into the Secret Realm obtained the Nascent Soul Spiritual Object!"

Clearly, this was aimed at their group of Array Masters, as within the maze, Array Masters indeed had advantages over same-tier cultivators in finding secret rooms.

Looking at this information, Lin Chang’an could tell with his toes that more than one faction was spreading such rumors, possibly even with traces of Bihai Palace.

After all, Tier Three Upper Grade Array Masters are targets for numerous factions to recruit.

He had anticipated this outcome during his deal with the Sixth Elder; otherwise, why would Bihai Palace offer so many benefits?

"Even if I know it’s a rumor, I haven’t witnessed it myself."

Lin Chang’an shook his head silently, knowing that many would come seeking those loose cultivators emerging from the Secret Realm soon.

Those backed by major factions wouldn’t dare, but these small factions and loose cultivators were tempting targets.

Now he had two choices: seek protection from a major faction or flee to another country or hide his identity to avoid the storm.

Last time after emerging from the Secret Realm, True Monarch Lu and Blood Evil Master lay low for a while due to their loose cultivator status.

"Given the turmoil among the factions, it’s unrealistic to return to the continent via Bihai Palace’s Inner Sea; I might even be detained."

Bihai Palace might let him go out of goodwill, but many factions rely on Bihai Palace.

Circumventing through other parts of the Outer Sea not only would take much longer, but he’d also face maritime disasters and attacks by demon beasts alone.

"According to this ancient transmission array map, this array could take me somewhere nearby."

Lin Chang’an pondered as he looked at the ancient Demon Beast Sea Abyss transmission array map in his hand.

In this Secret Realm excursion, he obtained two maps: one was the ancient Abyss Sea transmission array map given by Yun Yao, and the other was the Immortal Cultivation Realm map from ancient times left by a Nascent Soul monk.

The Demon Beast Abyss was called the Abyss Sea in ancient times.

Previously, he and Yun Yao had thoroughly considered fleeing to another country and locked down three major directions.

The first direction was the righteous five sects, each of which was a top-tier Nascent Soul major sect in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, ruling vast territories.

The second was the six Demon Dao sects, with their territories interwoven with the five righteous sects in a millennia-long antagonistic relationship.