Sect Master's Immortal Journey

Chapter 151: Mystical Place News

Meng Zhang's peaceful days didn't last long before his old friend Shi Weiming paid him a visit again. After a few pleasantries, Shi Weiming went straight to the point, saying, "Sect Master Meng, my brother, I've brought you a fantastic opportunity to make a fortune."

Upon hearing the words "make a fortune," Meng Zhang couldn't help but feel interested. Indeed, Taiyi Sect had been facing financial difficulties lately. Although Twin Success Valley supported Taiyi Sect, it wasn't just because of their affiliation. Meng Zhang had spent a considerable amount of spiritual stones to appease several elders of Twin Success Valley. The valley was benefiting from the profits of Taiyi Sect's white hidden earth mining while the sect was struggling financially.

Additionally, there were significant expenses on the black market. Meng Zhang had borrowed a substantial amount of spiritual stones from Jue Ying to fill that hole. Although Jue Ying never pressed him for repayment or mentioned interest, Meng Zhang couldn't bear owing a girl money for an extended period.

If it weren't for secretly selling scarlet copper ore to Earthfire Sect, Taiyi Sect would have been in even more dire straits. Both Taiyi Sect's treasury and Meng Zhang's personal pocket were in desperate need of spiritual stone replenishment.

The so-called "opportunity" Shi Weiming mentioned piqued Meng Zhang's interest, but he quickly realized that Taiyi Sect had recently attracted considerable attention by humiliating Green Bamboo Mountain. It would be wiser to remain low-key and avoid further trouble.

Meng Zhang didn't want to get entangled in overly complicated matters. Shi Weiming saw that Meng Zhang wasn't very enthusiastic about the opportunity and proceeded to explain it in detail.

The opportunity was about the upcoming opening of the Mirage Secret Realm, which would happen in a little over two years. The secret realm was generally a completely independent space, not on the same level as the mortal world.

When Purple Gold Sect ruled the Endless Sea of Sand, the Primordial Spirit True Monarch in the sect had expended considerable effort to open this secret realm as a trial ground for Refining Qi stage disciples.

The secret realm, known as the Mirage Secret Realm, was situated at the center of the Mirage Desert.

After the fall of Purple Gold Sect and the rise of Flying Swan Sect, the sect lacked the Primordial Spirit True Monarch's ability to fully control the Mirage Secret Realm.

As a trial ground for Refining Qi stage disciples, only those at the Refining Qi stage could enter the Mirage Secret Realm. Inside, countless treasures and precious herbs could be found, serving as rewards for disciples who passed the trial.

Although most of the precious treasures within the secret realm had been depleted since the fall of Purple Gold Sect without any external replenishment, the various spiritual herbs inside had thrived with time and ample nourishment.

Shi Weiming handed Meng Zhang a book containing detailed information on various spiritual herbs required for crafting the Foundation Building Pill. The book was well-illustrated and provided thorough explanations, including the herbs' growth environment and harvesting methods.

The Foundation Building Pill had two common recipes. One required four primary herbs and eight auxiliary herbs, all of which could be found in the Mirage Secret Realm. The other recipe demanded the inner core of a Third Rank demon beast as the main ingredient and four spiritual herbs as auxiliary ingredients.

Third Rank demon beasts represented a substantial leap in strength from Second Rank ones. They possessed the combat power of Gold Core stage Daoist Masters and had intelligence comparable to humans, making them challenging to hunt. Moreover, Third Rank demon beasts were quite rare in the Endless Sea of Sand.

Flying Swan Sect used the first recipe to craft Foundation Building Pills.

The Mirage Secret Realm opened approximately once every hundred years. During this time, Flying Swan Sect would send many elite Refining Qi stage disciples inside and allow disciples from affiliated forces, and even external forces, to enter as well.

Flying Swan Sect would purchase all kinds of spiritual herbs collected inside the secret realm at a price higher than the one offered by the cultivators. If anyone could collect the primary herbs for crafting the Foundation Building Pill or three auxiliary herbs, they could exchange them for a Foundation Building Pill at Flying Swan Sect, following their conditions. Additionally, there would be a generous supply of extra spiritual stones.

Over the years, Flying Swan Sect had earned a reputable standing in this matter, and its credibility was well-established. During each opening of the secret realm, the entering cultivators, both human and demon beasts, engaged in bloody battles, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.

After explaining the general situation of the Mirage Secret Realm, Shi Weiming stated his purpose. He hoped that when the secret realm opened, Meng Zhang would lead the disciples of Taiyi Sect inside to collect various spiritual herbs. Shi Weiming offered a price more than double the Flying Swan Sect's rate for any herbs collected.

If Taiyi Sect managed to gather the ingredients for crafting the Foundation Building Pill, Shi Weiming would exchange them for a Foundation Building Pill according to Flying Swan Sect's conditions, along with additional spiritual stone subsidies.

Although Meng Zhang trusted Shi Weiming's credibility after years of dealing with him, he was still hesitant about sending Taiyi Sect's disciples into the Mirage Secret Realm. The sect's disciples were currently in a period of rapid growth and couldn't be risked in such a perilous place.

Meng Zhang himself had no strong motivation to venture inside the secret realm. He possessed a top-quality spiritual root, and Foundation Building was only a matter of time for him; he didn't need the Foundation Building Pill. Moreover, with the sect's development on the right track, though facing some financial issues now, Meng Zhang believed they could be resolved within a few years as various industries flourished.

As for seeking fortunes within the Mirage Secret Realm, Meng Zhang had no interest. No matter what opportunities might lie there, his own life was more important. The danger posed by rampant demon beasts and numerous hostile cultivators was considerable. Unless someone had the protection of fate or an invincible body, no one could guarantee they would come out unscathed.

Now, Taiyi Sect was no longer in its early struggling phase. With some accumulation, they needed to prioritize stability and avoid risks that didn't match the rewards.

With this in mind, Meng Zhang politely declined Shi Weiming's request, stating that he had no interest in the Mirage Secret Realm whatsoever.

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