Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 408: Preparations Before the Haotian Secret Realm!

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Preparations Before the Haotian Secret Realm!

Zhu Chongjiu subconsciously wanted to step in front of Lu Chen, as his cultivation level was slightly higher, and he simultaneously activated the Fire Control Spirit Technique, attempting to control this burst of flames!

However, amidst his shock, the Spiritual Fire that had been nurtured below the platform within Lu Chen’s lower abdomen brought him an urgent desire!

His mind stirred, and he soon grasped some understanding.

The Earth Fire wanted to devour this wisp of Spiritual Fire.

But the Spiritual Fire, why would it not want the Geothermal Fire Power as well?

Spiritual Fires could devour one another to strengthen themselves.

Lu Chen’s Spiritual Fire, having originated from a formation lacking in the fire element and naturally serving as the formation’s eye, was no ordinary flame.

He understood.

"Master, step aside!"

In an instant, Lu Chen had figured out the intricacies of the relationship. Although the Fire Power of the Earth Fire was stronger, since the Spiritual Fire had sent such a signal to Lu Chen, it clearly meant it had absolute confidence.

Naturally, this could also enhance Lu Chen’s strength. If Zhu Chongjiu blocked the power of the Earth Fire, it would be tantamount to blocking Lu Chen’s opportunity!

If it weren’t for the upcoming visit to the Haotian Secret Realm, Lu Chen would not have been so anxious.

Yet the anomaly of the Earth Fire had inadvertently confirmed another thought in his heart, making time seem more urgent!

Lu Chen’s sudden shout warmed Zhu Chongjiu’s heart. He thought Lu Chen was concerned about him and didn’t consider other possibilities, only more firmly channeling all his strength to control the fire power.

Feeling helpless, Lu Chen could only channel Spiritual Power into his legs and, stepping swiftly on his sword, he flew past Zhu Chongjiu and dove headfirst into the column of fire that had just been controlled!

"Lu Chen, what are you doing?"

Zhu Chongjiu was shocked. He was about to suppress the pillar of fire back into the pit, but he never expected Lu Chen to rush over!

"Master, we’ll talk later, help me guard the cave dwelling!"

Lu Chen didn’t have time to explain, or rather, he hadn’t thought of a good excuse!

He couldn’t just say he possessed a Spiritual Fire within him, could he?

Zhu Chongjiu froze for a moment but finally grasped Lu Chen’s intention. Recalling that his disciple had a Five Spirit Root and yet exhibited abundant fire power, perhaps this was indeed part of his cultivation technique.

"He fainted inexplicably while inside Ninefold Peak previously; could it be because he absorbed the fire power of Earth Fire?"

Zhu Chongjiu pondered carefully, cautiously employing his Spiritual Sense to observe the area around the fire pillar. Realizing that Lu Chen wasn’t harmed by the Geothermal Fire Power, he finally eased his worries.

"He told me to guard the cave dwelling, probably to avoid disturbances," Zhu Chongjiu stroked his beard, thinking that this was also a sign of Lu Chen’s trust in him, and he must not let him down.

Zhu Chongjiu had only recently taken over Zhaixing Peak and thought that perhaps other fellow sect members would come to visit, so it was imperative to keep Lu Chen’s condition from them.

When Lu Chen woke up, they could ask him about it then.

Meanwhile.

All the sects eligible to participate in the Haotian Secret Realm were busy with their preparations.

Places like the Heavenly Pill Pavilion and other third-tier sects also received three spots.

Second-tier sects had five spots.

However, each sect had its own ideas about the Haotian Secret Realm, and the upper echelons held various opinions.

Some sects merely intended to send participants to make up the numbers, while others, like the Casting Gear Pavilion, hoped to make a fortune!

The Hehuan Sect’s leadership thought the same!

At this moment, within the Hehuan Sect, they selected five disciples.

Two men and three women!

The reason for having an extra female disciple had nothing much to do with the sect’s preference for women over men.

Instead, the nature of the Hehuan Sect’s cultivation technique meant that if a couple went together to the secret realm and sustained injuries, they could heal through Dual Cultivation.

Therefore, among the five, there were two couples with overall stronger abilities.

As for the fifth person...

She was the talented female disciple they had admitted into the sect—Qin Yaotiao!

"Yaotiao," a Nascent Soul female cultivator with a peach blossom complexion, breath as fragrant as orchids, and a face devoid of expression but still exuding a trace of allure with every movement, said.

"Disciple here."

Qin Yaotiao stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"You are exceptionally talented, yet lack experience. Moreover, within the sect, there are no male disciples who catch your eye, so your master thought of sending you to explore the Haotian Secret Realm! My expectations for you are not high; you don’t need to find any miraculous treasures. The only hope is for your state of mind to stabilize. That’s all!"

"Disciple understands."

She was taken as a direct disciple by the sect master as soon as she joined the sect.

Simply because the Hehuan Sect Master also saw Qin Yaotiao’s exceptional Spirit Root!

"Very well," the Hehuan Sect Master nodded slightly, her gaze casually falling on the other four, "On this journey, you must protect your junior sister well! As long as you return safely, it will be a great service!"

"Disciples will keep the Sect Master’s teachings in mind!"

The two pairs of couples knelt on the ground, their hearts filled with envy!