Chapter 174 Chen Ying Explains the Secret Realm

“Senior, did you gain anything?” Li Fan asked from a distance, not approaching.

“Haha, good luck.” Chen Ying's face showed a hint of pride, and she said, “The residual ice-cold power here is extraordinary, similar to the ice intent absolute emotion pill I refine. Both have the effect of calming the mind and stabilizing emotions.”

“Furthermore, the level of that power is even above the ice intent absolute emotion pill. With this Epiphany, I am confident in improving the Pill Formula. I expect the improved Absolute Emotion Pill’s Medicinal Pill effect will increase significantly.”

Li Fan's face showed envy, and he said, “It's a pity that I, your Junior, am dull in Aptitude and couldn't sense the ice-cold power Senior mentioned. Such an Opportunity is right before my eyes, yet I can't comprehend it. It truly pains me!”

Chen Ying laughed, “This power’s Origin level is even above Nascent Soul. It’s normal that you, a small Foundation Establishment cultivator, can’t sense it.”

“If I hadn't regularly consumed the ice intent absolute emotion pill and wasn't extremely familiar with this similar power, I probably wouldn’t have been able to detect its traces.”

Chen Ying looked at Li Fan and comforted him, “I gained a lot this time, and you are indispensable. I won't go back on my word. Tell me, what reward do you want? contribution points? Medicinal Pills? Or something else?”

Li Fan's expression became serious, “This Junior dares not claim credit. It’s all up to Senior!”

Chen Ying was very satisfied with Li Fan’s attitude.

After pondering for a moment, he took out a jade heavenly mystery little mirror and immediately transferred thirty thousand contribution points to Li Fan.

Then he handed Li Fan a spirit talisman and said, “contribution points are still the most versatile. You can buy whatever you need in the tianxuan mirror yourself. This is my communication spirit talisman. If you have any Alchemy needs in the future, you can also contact me.”

“Uh…”

As if remembering something, Chen Ying spoke again, “Oh right, I might not be in Congyun Sea for a while. The headquarters recently discovered a Grotto-Heaven that has been sealed for a thousand years. The Wood Attribute Spiritual Qi is very dense, making it especially suitable for planting various spiritual plants. The headquarters is mobilizing personnel from various places to develop it.”

“I received a notification that I also need to go. At that time, you might not be able to contact me.”

Li Fan listened, and his heart stirred. He knew this Grotto-Heaven was probably the culprit behind the sharp drop in lingwu grass prices. And not just lingwu grass. Most of the herbs and spiritual plants on the market would be affected by its output, leading to a sharp drop in prices.

That was secondary. What was most astonishing was that near this Wood Attribute Grotto-Heaven, there were actually four other Grotto-Heavens hidden.

The Five Great Grotto-Heavens, divided into the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, subtly formed a formation.

Later, it even caused a battle for supremacy between the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Old Men Association.

It’s just, such confidential information, you just casually revealed it. Is that really okay?

Li Fan looked at Chen Ying, feeling a bit helpless.

It seems this person truly has no schemes.

Immediately after, Chen Ying took out another communication spirit talisman: “This is my assistant, Mu Rong’s communication talisman. He is a Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator, and his Alchemy level is also very good. When I’m not around, you can just contact him. I’ll tell him before I leave.”

Li Fan put away the two spirit talismans and said gratefully, “Thank you for your kindness, Senior. I will never forget this great favor!”

“Hahaha! Our acquaintance is also a destined Opportunity. I also find you quite pleasing to the eye, so I’m just taking care of you a bit more. There’s no talk of a great favor!” Chen Ying waved her hand, unconcerned.

“Now that this matter is settled, I still need to go back and study how to improve the Pill Formula, so I won’t stay here any longer.”

After Chen Ying finished speaking, she was about to leave.

“Senior, wait!” Li Fan stopped her.

“Oh? What else do you need?” Chen Ying was startled.

She looked at Li Fan hesitating, as if unsure whether to speak, and frowned, instructing, “Don’t be so wishy-washy! Just speak freely!”

Li Fan observed her expression and roughly understood her personality.

So he finally spoke and asked, “Just now, I heard Senior say that the exploration of the Fallen Immortal Realm would be ‘more in-depth’.”

“Since this Junior began cultivating, I have known that there are supreme powerhouses in this world in the Dao Integration and Chang Sheng Realm.”

“But I have never heard any rumors about ‘Immortals’.”

“Therefore, regarding the Fallen Immortal Realm that Senior mentioned, I am truly very curious.”

“May I ask what kind of place this Fallen Immortal Realm is? Did a True Immortal really fall here?”

Li Fan’s gaze was burning, as if with infinite thirst for knowledge, staring intently at Chen Ying.

“Oh, it’s about this!” Chen Ying suddenly understood.

Without immediately answering Li Fan’s question, she asked, “What is your current cultivation Realm?”

Because the Trace Eradication Talisman was activated, Chen Ying couldn’t see Li Fan’s true cultivation Realm at this time.

“This Junior is currently at Late Stage Foundation Establishment,” Li Fan replied truthfully.

“Late Stage Foundation Establishment…”

Chen Ying pondered for a moment before continuing, “Originally, this matter could only be known by those at Golden Core Stage and above. However, since you are already at Late Stage Foundation Establishment, you must be close to breaking through to the Golden Core Stage.”

“Learning about it in advance won’t hurt.”

Chen Ying paused, then sternly admonished, “However, you must remember. It’s fine to know about the existence of the Fallen Immortal Realm, but before you advance to the Golden Core Stage, your Divine Sense is not strong enough, so absolutely do not try to explore it. Otherwise, not only will your Divine Sense be damaged, but it will also damage your cultivation Foundation. In severe cases, it can even lead to no hope of Core Formation.”

“Divine Sense strength isn’t enough…” Li Fan silently repeated the phrase in his heart and nodded in agreement.

Then he immediately reacted and asked in surprise, “This Fallen Immortal Realm? Can I also go explore it?”

Chen Ying chuckled, “Heh heh. Not just you, all Cultivators in the Xuanhuang World can enter it and explore it themselves.”

“However, the Divine Sense strength of a Golden Core Stage Cultivator is only barely enough to move around in the Fallen Immortal Realm. To truly explore freely, you still need to wait until the Nascent Soul Stage.”

Li Fan couldn’t help but become even more curious: “Where exactly is this Fallen Immortal Realm?”

Chen Ying stood with her hands behind her back and sighed with emotion, “The Fallen Immortal Realm…”

“Is everywhere.”

“Everywhere?” Li Fan was stunned.

“That’s right.” Chen Ying nodded. “In any place in the Xuanhuang World, through specific methods, one can enter the Fallen Immortal Realm at any time.”

“However, only the Divine Sense enters it. The Physical Body does not follow.”

Li Fan frowned upon hearing this: “Could it be that this Fallen Immortal Realm is a purely consciousness world?”

Chen Ying said, “You can think of it that way. However, it has already transcended the boundaries of illusion and reality.”

“What is gained in the Fallen Immortal Realm can truly be brought back to the Xuanhuang World.”

“And dying in the Fallen Immortal Realm, at most, only injures the Divine Sense. One will not truly fall.”

“Therefore, the Fallen Immortal Realm is the Secret Realm that Cultivators above the Golden Core Stage are most enthusiastic about exploring.”

Li Fan also immediately realized the value of the Fallen Immortal Realm.

“What is in this Fallen Immortal Realm?” Li Fan couldn’t help but ask.

“What’s in it?” Chen Ying smiled.

She pointed around with her finger: “Whatever is here, is also in the Fallen Immortal Realm.”