Chapter 30, first part, Opening of the Ancient Flower Secret Realm

Chapter 30: 30, first part, Opening of the Ancient Flower Secret Realm

Opening of the Ancient Flower Secret Realm

When the Profound Flower Sect’s bell sounded, the morning light slowly passed through the window of the small room in the Massage House.

Yun Che’s eyes slowly opened. For several seconds, he remained lying down, staring at the ceiling above as he recalled the previous night.

Su Lian was truly an incredible girl. The taste of her still lingered vividly in his mouth. Who would have thought that the talent of her delicate mouth could rival her magical fingers...

His body felt lighter, his breathing deeper, and his energy core was much more stable.

[Mission completed. 20/20.]

[Dual Cultivation with Su Lian was successfully completed.]

[Mutual benefits have been distributed.]

[30 Lust Points have been awarded.]

[The host has advanced three minor levels.]

[Su Lian has advanced one minor realm in her cultivation.]

[Supreme Necromancy Art function unlocked.]

[New undead with independent consciousness have been assigned. Total number of undead: 5.]

[Current Realm: Profound Elemental 3rd Level.]

A small smile appeared on his face. The system’s mission had been completed. The price had not been small, but the result was right before him: three levels and five new undead that he could summon at any time.

Yun Che got out of bed and began getting dressed. However, before doing anything else, an idea came to his mind.

According to the system, unlike the corporeal spirits he could create on his own, the ones provided by the system possessed consciousness and could evolve infinitely alongside their master, which made them far more useful. There would also be no restrictions on their levels, but that also meant he needed to be even more careful.

If someone discovered the true nature of his technique within the Profound Flower Sect, the consequences would be unpredictable. Unfortunately, he had no intention of summoning them there.

"Not yet."

The door opened as Mei Liang entered with calm steps and stopped as soon as she saw Yun Che already dressed. Her eyes swept over him for several seconds.

"You advanced again!"

"Yes. It happened while I was cultivating last night."

Mei Liang approached him a few steps and narrowed her eyes slightly.

"I thought you understood when I explained it last time, but apparently you completely ignored my words. I’m really disappointed in you."

Yun Che smiled bitterly.

"It’s not that I didn’t listen to you last time. It’s just that my path and cultivation methods aren’t conventional, and even if I wanted to follow your teachings, I can’t."

Mei Liang stared at him in silence. She clearly did not believe him, but she did not press the matter either, even though she was aware of how urgent the situation was.

"Whatever happened, don’t do anything stupid today."

Mei Liang crossed her arms.

"The Ancient Flower Secret Realm is about to open. The entire sect is preparing. The disciples who are going inside are already heading toward the main square."

Yun Che raised an eyebrow.

"The long-awaited day has finally arrived."

"That’s right."

Mei Liang paused briefly before continuing.

"Yun Che, don’t mistake entering a secret realm for a sect excursion. Once you’re inside, no one will protect you simply because you belong to the same Profound Flower Sect. On the contrary."

The smile slowly disappeared from Yun Che’s face. He understood this principle very well, and he had never considered relying on others to protect his safety.

Inside a secret realm, resources meant power, and power meant conflict.

"I know very well what awaits me inside."

Mei Liang nodded.

"I hope you really do. And this time, please take my teachings into consideration. I’m telling you this for your own good."

She turned to leave, but stopped beside the door.

"One more thing."

Yun Che looked at her.

"What?"

"Don’t attract unnecessary attention. Stay away from conflicts."

After that, Mei Liang left as well. Yun Che remained standing there for several seconds.

"It seems everyone is worried about that, but it’s not as if I don’t take it seriously."

He let out a small laugh, but his eyes became serious because, deep down, he knew Mei Liang was right.

If he wanted to survive and grow within the sect, he needed to keep the cards he possessed hidden, at least for now.

The main square of the Profound Flower Sect looked completely different that day. More than a hundred disciples had gathered there.

Banners bearing the sect’s symbol hung from the nearby structures, while spiritual trees surrounded the square, casting shadows over the light-colored stones on the ground.

But no one was truly relaxed. Their faces showed excitement and anxiety, while among some of the more experienced disciples, there was also fear.

The Ancient Flower Secret Realm was a rare opportunity. They could find extremely valuable spiritual herbs, treasures, ancient techniques, and opportunities for cultivation breakthroughs hidden within.

But no one knew how many of them would be able to come out alive.

Yun Che arrived shortly afterward, stopped at the edge of the crowd, and silently observed.

The disciples were not gathered randomly. The positions they occupied in the square clearly reflected the structure of the Profound Flower Sect.

At the center, before everyone, stood a huge elevated platform. It was where the sect’s highest authority would appear, and it did not take long for that to become reality.

A powerful presence emerged, and at the same time, the disciples immediately fell silent.

Shen Yulan, the Sect Master, appeared.

Her long blue hair moved gently in the wind. Her face remained calm, but there was a natural authority in her gaze that instinctively caused hundreds of disciples to lower their voices.

She stepped onto the platform and looked over the entire square.

"Disciples of my Profound Flower Sect."

Her voice spread clearly throughout the area.

"Today, we are not here merely to witness the opening of the Ancient Flower Secret Realm. We are here to determine who is prepared to enter and, most importantly, to remind you of something many of you tend to forget when you see an opportunity before your eyes."

No one responded. Sect Master Shen Yulan continued speaking.