557: Enter the secret realm

After claiming his prize, Yang Lingchen greeted Mu Tiance and Tan Little Fatty, then followed Mu Qingcheng back to the inn.

To Yang Lingchen's surprise, Mu Xiaoyan and Long Chen were staying in the same inn as them.

To play the part well, Mu Qingcheng and Yang Lingchen held hands all the way back to their inn room.

"Still not letting go?"

A blush flashed across Mu Qingcheng's beautiful cheeks. From childhood to adulthood, she had never been in such close contact with a man.

"Qing...cheng, Senior Sister Mu, I'm sorry, I was distracted." Yang Lingchen quickly released Mu Qingcheng's jade hand.

"You've taken so many liberties with me, and you think a simple 'I'm sorry' will get you off the hook?" Mu Qingcheng's beautiful eyes stared at Yang Lingchen.

"Senior Sister Mu, I really didn't mean it," Yang Lingchen explained.

"When you put your arm around my waist, I could understand, but why did you touch my backside?" Mu Qingcheng chided, looking coldly at Yang Lingchen.

"Senior Sister Mu, you can't blame me for that either!" Yang Lingchen said with a wronged expression.

"If I don't blame you, then am I to blame?" Mu Qingcheng said coldly.

"Senior Sister Mu, you're so beautiful, and you suddenly leaned into my arms. If I could resist making a mistake, would I still be a man?" Yang Lingchen said helplessly.

"Am I really that beautiful?" Mu Qingcheng sat lazily on a chair, looking coquettishly at Yang Lingchen.

"Of course, the beauty that makes fish sink and wild geese fall, or eclipses the moon and shames flowers, is not enough to describe your beauty." Yang Lingchen quickly flattered her.

He knew that women liked to be praised by men, and Mu Qingcheng would certainly be no exception.

"I didn't realize you had such a sweet tongue!" Mu Qingcheng smiled faintly and said, "Then, between me and Junior Sister Hanyan, who do you think is more beautiful?"

"Damn it, this is a trick question! If I say Hanyan is more beautiful, I'll definitely offend her. If I say she's more beautiful, she'll definitely think I'm a superficial, fickle man. How should I answer this?" Yang Lingchen thought to himself, feeling helpless.

"Senior Sister Mu and Hanyan have different styles, but both are very beautiful," Yang Lingchen said.

"Alright, I won't make it difficult for you. For the next few days, I need you to be my shield. Do you have any objections?" Mu Qingcheng asked.

"No objections." Yang Lingchen was relieved, finally letting out a sigh.

For the following days, the two of them Cultivated in the room. Of course, Mu Qingcheng meditated on the bed, while Yang Lingchen meditated on the floor.

Time quietly flowed by, and soon it was the day the East Saint Secret Realm opened.

After this period of Cultivation, both Yang Lingchen and Mu Qingcheng had adjusted their states to their best.

Today, East Saint City was exceptionally lively, with Cultivators of all levels flowing endlessly. Even many people from other regions of Central Province rushed to East Saint City, just to enter the East Saint Secret Realm and seek an Opportunity.

Yang Lingchen and Mu Qingcheng quickly packed up, then headed towards the location of the East Saint Secret Realm.

The East Saint Secret Realm opens once every thousand years. Anyone under the age of twenty thousand and with a cultivation level below the Dominator Realm can enter the Secret Realm. Therefore, every time the East Saint Secret Realm opens, it attracts countless young people from Central Province to explore.

Although the death rate in the East Saint Secret Realm is very high, it still cannot deter the enthusiasm of young people for it. After all, those who can come out of the East Saint Secret Realm alive will have their cultivation level improved.

The East Saint Secret Realm is located in the back mountains of East Saint City. When Yang Lingchen and Mu Qingcheng arrived, a large crowd had already gathered. These people were grouped in twos and threes, clearly all from various Sect forces.

"Brother Ling, Miss Mu, I heard you two haven't left your room for a while. I thought you were getting cozy and forgot about the East Saint Secret Realm."

Mu Tiance and Tan Little Fatty walked over, smiling as they spoke.

"How could that be?" Yang Lingchen gave an awkward smile.

"Brother Ling, be careful after entering the East Saint Secret Realm later, because everyone's location is randomly teleported. If your luck is bad, you'll be besieged by Phantom Beasts as soon as you enter," Mu Tiance said with a serious expression.

"Then isn't the death rate for those who enter quite high?" Yang Lingchen frowned slightly.

"Of course, every time the East Saint Secret Realm opens, the death rate for those who enter reaches fifty percent."

"However, those who survive generally see their cultivation level increase by a small Realm. Some lucky ones can even Break through from Peak Dominator Realm to Spirit God Realm. This is why, despite such a high death rate, everyone is still eager to enter the East Saint Secret Realm," Mu Tiance explained.

"How long does the East Saint Secret Realm remain open?" Yang Lingchen asked.

"It's open for one month. After one month, it will automatically close, and it won't open again for another thousand years."

Mu Tiance finished speaking, then took out several maps and said, "I have a few maps of the inside here. Take them so you don't get lost and miss the closing time of the Secret Realm."

"Thank you, Brother Mu." Yang Lingchen cupped his fist in thanks.

As time passed, soon many Geniuses from the major Eastern powers arrived at the entrance of the East Saint Secret Realm.

"Boom... boom... boom...!"

Just then, a violent roar came from the entrance of the East Saint Secret Realm, and then a giant illusory gate appeared before everyone's eyes.

This colossal gate, emanating an ancient and vast pressure, gave off an invisible sense of oppression.

"The East Saint Secret Realm has opened. Those over twenty thousand years old or with a cultivation level exceeding the Dominator Realm are forbidden from entering, otherwise, they will bear the consequences."

"Now, those who meet the criteria can line up to enter the East Saint Secret Realm. The period is one month, do not miss the closing day of the Secret Realm."

A robust old man with graying temples loudly announced.

This gray-haired old man was precisely Wei Mingzheng, the Deputy City Lord of East Saint City.

"Be careful," Mu Qingcheng's voice echoed in Yang Lingchen's ear.

"Senior Sister Mu, you also need to be safe," Yang Lingchen said.

Subsequently, Yang Lingchen and the others lined up and walked towards the East Saint Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, in a certain corner, several cold gazes were fixed intently on Yang Lingchen.

These hostile gazes towards Yang Lingchen belonged to Yan Qingyun, Long Chen, and Cang Qingyue, the Princess of Cangyun Empire.

They all harbored a killing intent towards Yang Lingchen, especially Yan Qingyun, who wished he could cut Yang Lingchen into a thousand pieces.

Long Chen, on the other hand, resented Yang Lingchen because of Mu Qingcheng.

In Long Chen's view, no one else should ever have the woman he couldn't obtain.

Cang Qingyue's thoughts were much simpler; she just wanted Yang Lingchen to be castrated and brought back to the Cangyun Empire to be a eunuch.

Yang Lingchen followed the group and finally stepped into the giant gate.

The moment he entered the giant gate, he felt as if he had entered a time-space tunnel, and Mu Qingcheng and the others beside him instantly vanished without a trace.

After a dizzying teleportation, Yang Lingchen arrived in a desolate desert.

"Damn it, what kind of place is this?"

Yang Lingchen frowned slightly, becoming vigilant. His intuition told him that this space was extremely dangerous.

Just then, Yang Lingchen felt a prickling sensation on his back, as if he was being targeted by a Yao Beast. He quickly turned his head to look.

He saw a Sand Snake extending its head, staring intently at Yang Lingchen, while also flicking its bloodthirsty tongue.

"Swish!"

Yang Lingchen didn't hesitate, striking out with a Palm Force. A fierce Palm Force, like a bolt of lightning, landed on the Sand Snake's head, directly splitting its head off.

After doing all this, Yang Lingchen took out his map and carefully examined it, quickly determining his location.

"Rustle... rustle... rustle...!"

Just then, a rustling sound came from the ground, followed by countless Sand Snakes swarming and lunging towards Yang Lingchen... To be continued!