Chapter 20: Secret Realm Closed, Contribution First

As Zhou Chen continuously traversed through the Secret Realm, he basically acquired all the Opportunities he could contend for.

He harvested dozens of Earth Rank Spiritual Plants, more than ten Cultivation Technique Secret Manuals, and hundreds of bottles of Medicinal Pills of various grades.

The rewards Zhou Chen received in return were also immense.

With his current accumulation of resources, it would not be a problem for Zhou Chen to Cultivate to the Core Formation Tenth Layer.

Among them, the best Cultivation Technique was the Cultivation Technique Opportunity he intercepted from Little Monk Xu Kong of Tianlong Temple, which was a Heaven-Grade top-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique called “Golden Body Art.”

It was returned with a ten-thousand-fold increase, resulting in a Saint-Grade top-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique called “Undying Golden Body Art.”

The Undying Golden Body Art has six layers.

Upon successful Cultivation of the first layer, the Cultivator can refine the strength of nine bulls, and their Physical Body strength can contend against Qi Refining Yao Beasts.

Upon successful Cultivation of the second layer, one will possess the strength of an elephant, and their Physical Body strength will be comparable to Foundation Establishment Yao Beasts.

Upon successful Cultivation of the third layer, one will achieve the strength of a Dragon, and the Cultivator can directly confront Core Formation Yao Beasts.

Upon successful Cultivation of the fourth layer, the Physical Body will possess the strength of ten Dragons, rivaling Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Upon successful Body Refining of the fifth layer, the Physical Body can gain the strength of a hundred Dragons, capable of battling Saint Realm.

As for the sixth layer, theoretically, upon successful Cultivation, the Physical Body will possess the strength of ten thousand Dragons, capable of fighting Emperor Realm Yao Beasts without defeat.

Of course, this only exists in theory.

This Cultivation Technique can greatly enhance a Cultivator's Physical Body strength.

However, to successfully Cultivate it, the Heaven And Earth Treasure required for absorption is also massive.

However, according to the Cultivation Technique’s instructions, the creator of this Cultivation Technique only Cultivated to the fifth layer at most.

This is also the reason why this Cultivation Technique is only Saint-Grade top-tier.

The reason is simple: the resources and treasures required to Cultivate to the sixth layer, the Emperor Realm, are very high in grade.

It even requires many ancient rare treasures, many of which have become extinct.

It is feared that even if all the resources on the Heavenly Profound Continent were concentrated on one Cultivator, it would still be impossible for a Cultivator to truly refine the sixth layer of the Undying Golden Body.

Perhaps only in ancient times would there have been enough Heaven And Earth Treasure.

However, Zhou Chen is a bug.

With the existence of the Opportunity System, many immortal materials that do not exist on the Heavenly Profound Continent can be returned through the Opportunity System.

Therefore, when Zhou Chen began Cultivating the Undying Golden Body Art, there were no restrictions, and it was even more suitable for him.

It could be seen that this Cultivator should have been an Alchemist during his lifetime.

He not only planted many Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines but also possessed a Profound Rank top-tier Medicine Cauldron.

Furthermore, the Cultivators from Huangfeng Valley also had incredibly outrageous Opportunities.

Basically, each person had more than ten Spirit Medicine Opportunities.

If Zhou Chen had not intercepted so many, perhaps the low-key Huangfeng Valley would have been the biggest winner of this Secret Realm exploration.

The Secret Realm was not entirely safe.

Zhou Chen discovered several tragically deceased Cultivators from Tianlong Temple and a few isolated Cultivators.

There was also a Cultivator from Wenxian Sect.

Clearly, the different Sects were not as harmonious as they appeared on the surface.

However, none of this concerned Zhou Chen, as he did not actively get involved.

The Divine Concealment Art allowed him to lower his aura to the minimum.

There were also a few short-sighted Cultivators who wanted to seize Zhou Chen's resources.

Those at the Qi Refining Tenth Layer did not even last one round against Zhou Chen before being eliminated.

Zhou Chen encountered Ye Chen several times but chose not to act.

He knew that a Son of Destiny like him would have an endless array of trump cards.

There was even an old monster protecting his Dao, so Zhou Chen could not move against him for now.

Soon, a month passed.

Zhou Chen exited the Secret Realm without any major incidents, and Ye Chen also emerged shortly after him.

However, the latter's expression looked very gloomy, clearly indicating that he had not obtained anything good.

His biggest gain was the top-tier Foundation Establishment Pill given to him by the Little Monk.

When submitting resources to the Sect, Ye Chen's top-tier Foundation Establishment Pill was not detected, obviously hidden by the old man in his ring.

Zhou Chen submitted half of his resources to the Sect, including Cultivation Techniques, Medicinal Pills, and Spiritual Plants.

It wasn't that Zhou Chen was generous, but rather that these items were dispensable to him; he simply didn't value them much.

However, it did not diminish the shock Zhou Chen brought to others.

While others submitted resources one by one, Zhou Chen submitted several Storage Pouches full of materials.

Although the specific contents were unclear, everyone could vaguely guess that there were a lot of resources inside.

Especially when Ninth Elder saw these materials, his eyes widened.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and did not make a sound.

The other Sects also suffered losses, roughly three or four Disciples.

Their expressions after exiting the Secret Realm were also gloomy, indicating that they hadn't found anything good.

Especially Little Monk Xu Kong of Tianlong Temple, he looked completely dejected and spiritless, walking behind Xu Ku like a wilted plant.

The most impressive were the people from Huangfeng Valley.

Regardless of their gains, not a single Sect Disciple was lost in the Secret Realm.

As soon as the Secret Realm's passage began to close, they quickly piloted their flying boat back to their Sect.

"In this Secret Realm, our Sect had 10 Disciples enter.

Currently, only seven Cultivators have returned alive, which shows that all of you are individuals with strength and Luck.

As for the resources you brought back from the Secret Realm, once we return to the Sect, I believe the Sect will not mistreat you."

Ninth Elder announced on the flying boat.

"Thank you, Elder!"

Everyone replied in unison.

…

Wenxian Sect, Main Peak Council Hall.

Sect Master Liu Qingtian looked at the returning Elders and Inner Sect Disciples and announced.

"Everyone has worked hard.

The Sect has seen your contributions to the Sect."

"Each person will be given one-tenth of the Opportunities brought back from the Secret Realm, to be distributed soon.

Additionally, all Inner Sect Disciples will automatically be promoted to Core Disciple candidates."

"For the three Disciples who did not return, the Sect will also generously compensate their families.

Their respective Families will also receive a recommendation quota for one Disciple to directly enter the Inner Sect."

Pausing, Liu Qingtian continued.

"Given Zhou Chen's exceptionally significant contribution this time, the Sect has decided to give Zhou Chen two-tenths of the resources, double contribution points, and ten free uses of the Core Disciple Cultivation room."

Whoosh!

"Sect Master, this is unfair!

We also worked hard and put in effort, yet we only get one-tenth of the harvest.

Why does Zhou Chen get to monopolize two-tenths?

I'm not convinced!"

Before the Sect Master could finish his announcement, a Disciple jumped out and shouted.

The other Disciples remained silent, their gazes fixed on the Sect Master.

"His contribution alone is three times the total contribution of all of you combined.

If you can be like him, you will also get two-tenths of the harvest."

Liu Qingtian replied indifferently.

Upon hearing this, that Disciple sheepishly returned to the crowd.

The other Disciples, however, immediately erupted into an uproar.

Three times the total contribution of everyone combined!

Hiss?!

What kind of concept is this?

Hundreds of Spiritual Plants, dozens of high-grade Cultivation Techniques, and dozens of bottles of excellent Spirit Medicines!

How did Zhou Chen do it?!

This is too exaggerated!

Large question marks appeared in the minds of all the Disciples.

"This child's Luck is truly extraordinary.

Being his enemy, Chen'er, you will have a very difficult time in the future.

If there's an Opportunity, don't show mercy."

A voice of exclamation also sounded in Ye Chen's mind.

"Yes, Master, I can't wait to flay Zhou Chen right now!"

Ye Chen said bitterly.