Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting from Attribute Points Allocation

Chapter 899: Chapter 438: Lingyun Pavilion, Heavenly End Secret Realm_2

Lu Yun shook his head, “I have just emerged from seclusion and am unaware of many recent developments.”

At the same time, he quickly sorted through the information about the Heavenly End Secret Realm in his mind.

Thanks to his months spent in the Wan Dian Pavilion, he quickly gathered relevant information about the Heavenly End Secret Realm.

The Heavenly End Secret Realm was an unclaimed secret realm within the True Fire Domain, mysterious and ancient—it was unclear how many years it had existed.

It opened once every five hundred years, and only young elites under the age of one hundred could enter its core.

Every opening of the secret realm signified the arrival of a minor flourishing era, when many powerful parties’ Heavenly Prides would emerge and fiercely compete.

Therefore, the Heavenly End Secret Realm, which opened once every five hundred years, was a grand event in the True Fire Domain, where real Heavenly Prides would gather and brilliant sparks would fly within the realm.

“The last time the Heavenly End Secret Realm was opened was four hundred and fifty-six years ago. By all accounts, there should still be over forty years until it opens again, yet for some unknown reason, it has opened decades ahead of schedule,” Lu Yun continued.

Zhang Zhongyuan added, “Based on reliable information, there are nearly four months until the Heavenly End Secret Realm officially opens.

When the time comes, the Heavenly End Secret Realm will stage a grand spectacle. A confluence of forces, a struggle amongst heroes—the numerous young Heavenly Prides of the True Fire Domain will eagerly step forth to determine the regional Heavenly Pride of this generation.”

Unlike Green Flame Palace, which considered a generation to be based on the admission of disciples, for the entire True Fire Domain and even the Black-yellow Great World, a generation passed every hundred years.

“Then this doesn’t concern you much, Senior Brother!” Although Lu Yun didn’t know Zhang Zhongyuan’s exact age, he assumed that the other’s cultivation time must have far exceeded a hundred years.

“Heh, I may not have the qualifications to contend for the title of regional Heavenly Pride, but it’s still possible to join in the excitement. Not only can I behold the elegance of those so-called young elites, but I also can take this opportunity to search for some fortunes,” Zhang Zhongyuan chuckled.

Lu Yun simply smiled faintly, not saying a word.

Only Heavenly Prides under the age of one hundred could enter the core area of the Heavenly End Secret Realm, but anyone with a Cultivation Level not exceeding the Entering Saint Realm could enter other areas.

Immense and vast, the Heavenly End Secret Realm contained many opportunities beyond its core region.

Quite a few older cultivators of the True Spirit Realm had ventured there to seek fortunes and attempt breakthroughs into the Saint Realm.

Though Zhang Zhongyuan had achieved the tenth layer of the Unity Realm, making significant progress in strength, his talent limited him, and his combat power was possibly still not comparable to an average True Spirit Realm cultivator.

With such strength, his entry into the Heavenly End Secret Realm would be nothing more than delivering himself as prey.

“I don’t mean to conceal it from Junior Brother Lu, but there is a map inherited within my family, left by an ancestor, which records most of the Heavenly End Secret Realm’s territories. It marks some dangerous areas and the approximate locations of some immature Heavenly and Earthly rarities.”

“However, my own strength is meager, and venturing into the Heavenly End Secret Realm alone is no doubt a death sentence.

“Therefore, I hope to team up with Junior Brother Lu and share the map when the time comes,” Zhang Zhongyuan proposed.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yun’s heart stirred slightly.

With a map in hand, in the Heavenly End Secret Realm, one could avoid certain perilous areas and harvest the Heavenly and Earthly rarities marked on the map.

After hundreds of years, those rarities must have matured.

However, upon careful consideration, Lu Yun decided to refuse.

If the Heavenly End Secret Realm was as perilous as rumored, his own strength was sufficient for self-preservation, but if he took on a liability, the outcome might not be so certain.

Indeed, in his eyes, Zhang Zhongyuan, with his tenth layer Unity Realm Cultivation, was a burden.

And with his own character, once he made a promise, he would not easily abandon others.

So, after weighing the pros and cons, he spoke up, “I’m sorry, Senior Brother Zhang, the Heavenly End Secret Realm is too dangerous. Once inside, even I would be too preoccupied to ensure my own safety, let alone yours. Please find someone more capable for your cause!”

He also considered secretly keeping the map to himself before entering the Heavenly End Secret Realm and then disregarding Zhang Zhongyuan, but he couldn’t do such a thing.

Zhang Zhongyuan had never offended him and had deliberately tried to befriend him; Lu Yun couldn’t bear to act against someone like that.

Turning slowly, Lu Yun prepared to leave Lingyun Pavilion.

Having made a decision, he saw no reason for regret, and at that moment, he put the thought of the map completely out of his mind.

“Wait a moment,” Zhang Zhongyuan couldn’t help speaking up, halting Lu Yun, “I am willing to give this map to Junior Brother Lu. If Junior Brother Lu finds a certain amount of spirit herbs with it, giving me just one would suffice.”

His family’s map marked the locations of more than ten Heavenly and Earthly rarities, all of them King-level spirit herbs.

Even after hundreds of years, at least three or four of them must have survived.

And King-level spirit herbs, any single one of them, represented a tremendous fortune to a cultivator in the Unity Realm.

This map not only marked the rare treasures of Heaven and Earth but also recorded some dangerous places and fierce beasts, its value was absolutely immeasurable.

Now, to trade it for an uncertain King-level spirit herb, making such a decision required decisiveness and wisdom.

If it were an ordinary person, they surely wouldn’t give up the great opportunity within, and would definitely try to enter the Heavenly End Secret Realm themselves.

But Zhang Zhongyuan was not foolish, and had a certain self-awareness, knowing that his chances of success in the Heavenly End Secret Realm were slim to none.

Rather than risking his life looking for impractical opportunities, it would be better to trade it for the chance to break through to the True Spirit Realm.

Lu Yun stopped in his tracks and spoke indifferently, “Senior Brother Zhang, are you sure you don’t want to reconsider? The value of your Heavenly End Secret Realm map should not be measurable by a single King-level spirit herb.”

“Before coming to Cloud Peak, I had considered all sorts of situations, including your refusal.”

“So, you’re not afraid that I’ll go back on my word? When I come out of the Heavenly End Secret Realm, I could use not finding any treasures as an excuse, and keep your King-level spirit herb for myself.”

“I trust in Junior Brother Lu’s character,” Zhang Zhongyuan said seriously.

Lu Yun took a deep look at the other party, then gave him a smile, “If that’s the case, then I wish us a pleasant cooperation.”

“Haha, a pleasant cooperation,” Zhang Zhongyuan grinned.

Actually, his proposal to team up with Lu Yun earlier was a test.

Had Lu Yun agreed right from the start, he would have had to consider his own safety.

Of course, even if Lu Yun really agreed to team up, he wouldn’t refuse, but he would still invite a few trustworthy disciples from the sect.

Cultivating for hundreds of years, he always assumed the worst in others.

Even a Heavenly Pride like Lu Yun was no exception.

The final result did not disappoint him; Junior Brother Lu Yun’s character was trustworthy, at least he would never break a promise for the sake of a King-level spirit herb.

“I’ll entrust the Heavenly End Secret Realm map to you, Junior Brother Lu.”

It was an ancient animal hide that had yellowed with age, yet still retained a powerful beastly aura even after so many years.

With a move of his consciousness, Lu Yun completely erased the remaining fierce beast’s aura from it.

At the same time, he scanned the rough areas recorded on it; most of it was uncharted territory, with only a very small part providing information.

Clearly, Zhang Zhongyuan’s ancestor had only explored a small part of the area.

“Junior Brother Lu, there are less than four months until the Heavenly End Secret Realm opens, you should prepare well, I’ll not disturb you any further,” said Zhang Zhongyuan, who seemed to have completely let go of a burden and was much more relaxed.

After leaving Lingyun Pavilion, Lu Yun made his way straight to Chu Yun Peak.

Chu Yun Peak neighbored Goddess Peak and was one of the peaks on Cloud Peak where the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth was most abundant.

It was also the seclusion site of Yu Zhao.

While Yuan Guang Immortal was in seclusion, whenever Lu Yun encountered major issues, he would discuss and inquire with Yu Zhao.

For the journey to the Heavenly End Secret Realm, he also needed to report to Yu Zhao.

No sooner had Lu Yun arrived at Chu Yun Peak than Yu Zhao became aware of him. Instantly, his figure flashed before appearing in front of Lu Yun.

“Greetings, young master.”

“No need for such formalities, Uncle Yu,” Lu Yun immediately interceded to stop Yu Zhao’s intended salute, then expressed his purpose for this visit.

“In four months, the Heavenly End Secret Realm will open, and I will be participating. By then, I ask that Uncle Yu accompanies me.”

“Please rest assured, young master, I will surely follow in secret,” Yu Zhao said with a smile.

For such a grand event, even before Yuan Guang Immortal went into seclusion, he had instructed him accordingly.

So even if Lu Yun did not bring it up, when the time came, Yu Zhao would have reminded Lu Yun to participate.