Chapter 274 - 272: The Secret Realm Will Open, the Grand General of Cyan Moon Country

Chapter 274: Chapter 272: The Secret Realm Will Open, the Grand General of Cyan Moon Country

Time flew by in a flash.

A week had already passed.

The two cultivators with the highest Cultivation handled matters rather quickly.

As battle-hardened veterans, they were efficient, at least by the standards of this nation.

After all, those two Cultivators hadn’t understood such a novel Magical Artifact at first.

That was why Su Qing had judged them as such.

’They’re experienced, but not that much, especially when it comes to the Immortal Cultivation Realm.’

But they were still very quick when it came to dealing with those Demon Beasts.

’After all, the beasts had only just gained Spiritual Wisdom. How fast could their Cultivation possibly progress in a single year?’

’How strong could they possibly be?’

In any case, after getting the Magical Artifacts, the man and woman quickly reduced Su Qing’s pile of case files by several dozen.

However, Su Qing usually avoided seeing anyone.

He was too busy synthesizing Spirit Fruits.

Su Qing knew how to prioritize his Cultivation over his duties.

After all, Su Qing was hiding his Cultivation.

And he still had to enter the Secret Realm.

Su Qing had to take full advantage of this opportunity.

He was consuming Spirit Fruits like a madman.

He did it all so that he could secretly break through to the Golden Core Realm after entering the Secret Realm.

Once that happened, Su Qing could just continue his Cultivation inside and not bother coming out.

Besides, it wasn’t like any ridiculously overpowered beings would appear in this Secret Realm.

’I’ll keep eating Spirit Fruits to improve my aptitude.’ This time, Su Qing had to surpass what he had achieved in his life before he died.

In his previous life, his aptitude had already become a million times greater than it was originally.

Otherwise, how could he possibly have gone from Qi Cultivation to Nascent Soul Perfection before the age of fifty, all while practicing such a terrifyingly powerful Cultivation Technique?

It was all thanks to his improved aptitude.

With his currently improved physique, Su Qing wasn’t worried at all about the side effects of consuming so many Spirit Fruits.

He synthesized them frantically and consumed them frantically.

Su Qing had the resources to do so, after all.

「Another week passed.」

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Host: Su Qing

Realm: Hundred Vein Limit [Micro Meridian Refining Method: Minor Achievement (295/2000)]

Foundation Establishment Limit [Immortal Transformation Realm Method: Minor Achievement (531/2000)]

——

Su Qing’s progress was much faster this time around.

It was all because of his incredible pill consumption.

He had a constant supply of resources.

Putting other factors aside, anyone in his position would have been able to cultivate just as quickly.

Su Qing received a message from the Sect Lord via his Sect Token.

The message stated that the Secret Realm was about to open.

Anyone wishing to enter the Secret Realm for a chance at its treasures was to remain within the Sect. The entrance would open in two weeks.

At the same time, Su Qing also received an invitation from the Emperor.

It seemed the Grand General of Cyan Moon Country had returned.

It was for the general’s birthday celebration.

He hoped Su Qing would attend.

The Emperor specifically mentioned that the Grand General possessed an impressive Cultivation.

’Impressive Cultivation?’

Su Qing was puzzled. ’Does that mean they’re even stronger than the Qi Refining Eighth Layer Cultivation I’m displaying at the Moon Viewing Pavilion?’

’Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation?’

’Qi Cultivation Perfection?’

Su Qing never considered that the person might be at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

’Because that’s highly unlikely.’

’A Foundation Establishment Realm expert, still lingering in a Mortal Realm?’

’What could they possibly be planning?’

’If they really are at Foundation Establishment... and they’re staying in a Mortal Realm, there’s a high chance they’re a Demon Cultivator.’

At least, that was what Su Qing believed.

...

Three days later, another invitation arrived.

Su Qing accepted.

The day before the birthday celebration, yet another invitation was delivered, this time accompanied by a messenger who conveyed cordial greetings to Su Qing.

Then, on the morning of the event, someone came by once more.

This seemed to be a ritual to show how highly they regarded Su Qing, but he didn’t pay it much mind.

He set off for the Imperial Palace.

The Emperor was holding the celebration for the Grand General at the Imperial Palace.

Su Qing appeared unremarkable, yet he exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

Even mortals could sense his extraordinary presence.

They bowed respectfully to Su Qing one after another, "Immortal Master!"

...

"Immortal Master, please."

The Emperor invited Su Qing to an exquisite side seat next to his own throne.

’Foundation Establishment Realm?’ Su Qing paused.

His gaze was sharp as a torch.

The person was indeed at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

First-Layer Foundation Establishment, to be exact.

Clad in a full suit of armor was, surprisingly, a woman.

Her frame looked somewhat burly. As she was seated, Su Qing couldn’t tell her height, but she had a doll-like face.

"You must be the Grand General of Cyan Moon Country," Su Qing said, extending an open hand toward the Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Greetings, Immortal Master." The Grand General was very deferential, rising to her feet to salute Su Qing. At around 1.95 meters, she was even taller than him. ’I wonder if she’s as powerfully built underneath that armor...’

"How did you break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm?" Su Qing asked in a low voice.

To reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, most Cultivators needed to consume a Foundation Establishment Pill. Only a rare few could break through on their own.

To think that a Mortal Realm was hiding a Foundation Establishment expert was truly hard to believe.

"Immortal Master, you’re asking about that?"

"My ancestors passed down Foundation Establishment Techniques," the Female General said with a hearty laugh. She released a sliver of Magical Power, which was not only pure but was also Pure Yang Magical Power.

"Last year, for some unknown reason, I was affected by a great noise in the sky and, by coincidence, broke through to Foundation Establishment."

The Female General explained.

Su Qing’s expression finally softened. "My apologies. I just found it hard to believe there was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in a Mortal Realm."

"Today is your birthday, General. I’ve been rude." ’So much for my worldly experience.’

Just a short while ago, he had been certain that no Foundation Establishment Cultivator could possibly be here. Now, it felt like he’d been slapped in the face.

It turned out that he himself had caused it. What a fateful coincidence.

Of course, Su Qing’s reaction was partly an act. After all, he was supposed to be a Righteous Cultivator.

Normally, Su Qing couldn’t be bothered to care whether someone was a Demon Cultivator or an Immortal Cultivator.

"No offense taken. As for the Moon God Palace, I’m actually interested in joining. I was wondering if the Immortal Master has any connections?"

Su Qing smiled. "If your background is clean, General, I’m sure the Moon God Palace would be more than happy to accept a Foundation Establishment expert."

"I won’t provide a formal recommendation, as you and I are of the same Realm."

"The Moon God Palace is currently recruiting many disciples, so you can just head over."

Su Qing took out something that looked like a Flying Skateboard. "Since you intend to go to the Moon God Palace, General, this Flying Magical Artifact can save you some trouble."

"Consider it a birthday gift."

The Female General took one look at it. This Flying Skateboard was something only the two higher-Cultivation Cultivators from the Moon Viewing Pavilion possessed. The Immortal Master had given it to them to help them resolve Cyan Moon Country’s Demon Beast problem more quickly.

Although she could fly on her own, this Magical Artifact didn’t consume any of her Magical Power.

That made it far more convenient.

She had secretly had it tested and found it to be quite effective.

"Thank you for the gift, Immortal Master," the Female General laughed heartily, raising a wine jug and taking a drink in Su Qing’s honor.

"I drink to you, Immortal Master."

"..." Su Qing was speechless for a moment, then chuckled and took a small sip from his own cup.

Only then did the Emperor speak. "It is about time. Present the gifts."

The Emperor was also presenting his gifts.

...

For some reason, the Emperor seemed to regard the Female General as his own daughter, but Su Qing couldn’t be bothered to think about it.

「That day.」

The Female General sought out Su Qing. For no other reason than that she wanted to leave her country.

She wanted to see the Immortal Cultivation World for herself.

So she asked Su Qing many questions.

For instance, could Immortals really perform Alchemy?

How were Magical Artifacts crafted...

Though she appeared bold and forthright, the Female General was no fool. She even borrowed several books about the Immortal Cultivation Realm from Su Qing.

Su Qing told her to just keep them.

After he returned.

Su Qing shook his head and smiled to himself. ’I never expected the Grand General here to be a woman. And I certainly didn’t expect her to have had absolutely no contact with the Immortal Cultivation Realm.’

He had even tried to persuade her at the time, saying, "With your current level of knowledge, you could probably live a very happy life if you stay in Cyan Moon Country."

The Female General had replied with a hint of confusion, "But I know that with my current knowledge and strength, I have trouble dealing with even a few of those Demon Beasts that came from the rifts. It takes an entire army surrounding them for me to barely kill a handful."

"But the Immortal who came down from above killed all the Demon Beasts with a single wave of his hand, leaving no trace behind."

"Immortal Master, from that moment on, I’ve been constantly wondering if I should go to a higher place and strive to improve!"

Hearing this, Su Qing didn’t try to persuade her further. The Demon Race was indeed difficult for ordinary Cultivators to handle.

After all, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator without a diverse arsenal of techniques would struggle against even some First Realm members of the Demon Race.

’How could she fight with only Magical Power and low-level Magic?’

’Magical Artifacts? The ones circulating here are all trash. What could she possibly use to fight the Demon Race?’

....