The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3308 - 3303: Secret Realms Everywhere_1

While chatting, they departed with elegance, yet as they exited, Fu Xuanbing shot Yang Chen a frosty look, brimming with clear threats and warnings. It was as if he was signaling to Yang Chen that he was now firmly in their crosshairs.

Yang Chen dismissed it entirely, merely shrugging before heading off alone.

Upon leaving, he headed directly to the Earth Spirit Hall.

Differing from his past visits, as Yang Chen stepped into the Earth Spirit Hall, he instinctively aimed for the sub-hall handling low-level merits that he'd frequented earlier, but after a quick reflection, he redirected toward the sub-hall Linglong Fairy had referenced.

Yang Chen let out a soft laugh, realizing he'd nearly overlooked his recent promotion to fifth-level merit.

Sure enough, this dedicated sub-hall for those at fourth-level merit or higher boasted far fewer visitors, maintaining a much more structured atmosphere compared to the bustling disorder of the lower halls.

As Yang Chen entered, Linglong Fairy promptly approached to welcome him.

"Young Master Yang Chen, you've arrived," Linglong Fairy remarked, her concern evident as she greeted him right upon his entrance.

Yang Chen offered a warm smile. "I've rested plenty already."

Linglong Fairy showed a touch of astonishment, since most cultivators typically took at least a decade to recover after a mission.

Yet Yang Chen couldn't stay idle even through half a year of serene cultivation.

"Young Master Yang Chen, kindly follow me," Linglong Fairy invited in a gentle tone.

Yang Chen agreed with a nod and trailed after Linglong Fairy.

Linglong Fairy guided him just a bit further into the main hall before unlocking a door to step into a chamber.

This instantly clicked for Yang Chen— no surprise there were so few around; each person enjoyed their own private space.

"Young Master Yang Chen, which realm do you wish to visit? Do you have a plan in mind?" Linglong Fairy inquired.

Yang Chen responded, "I'd like to check out the miniature stars first, then make my choice."

Linglong Fairy appeared mildly taken aback, then smiled lightly. "Young Master Yang Chen, things have changed for you now. You don't need to view them personally. Why not share the amount of Jiyu Essence you're aiming for? I'll suggest the fitting ones, and you can pick when the moment comes."

Hearing that, Yang Chen grinned faintly. "That's awfully handy, right?"

Linglong Fairy nodded with a smile. "Exactly. If you succeed in the task, I'll earn a solid reward too. It's my role to select the ideal mission for you, factoring in every aspect like danger levels, safety, and how well it matches your skills. Young Master Yang Chen, what quantity of Jiyu Essence are you targeting?"

Yang Chen stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Target, huh... One million."

At those words, Linglong Fairy's frame trembled slightly, her mind racing with disbelief. But drawing on her vast experience, she responded calmly, "Young Master Yang Chen, have you assembled a team to join you?"

"Why does that matter?" Yang Chen questioned, puzzled.

"It affects the registration process a bit," Linglong Fairy clarified in a soft voice.

Yang Chen shook his head. "No, I'm going solo."

Linglong Fairy's eyes grew wide, utterly stunned. She'd assumed Yang Chen had gathered a group; under those circumstances, pursuing a mission worth one million Jiyu Essence would be bold, though not impossible.

Plenty of Eighth-Level Merit powerhouses attempted such feats.

However, Yang Chen held only fifth-level merit...

"This..." Linglong Fairy paused briefly, inwardly worrying that Yang Chen might fail to finish a one-million Jiyu Essence task.

It surpassed mere risks of peril or security; venturing there alone spelled certain doom.

"Is something amiss?" Yang Chen probed.

Linglong Fairy gave a wry smile. "Young Master Yang Chen, are you truly set on this? I've never encountered anyone with ambitions quite so vast."

Yang Chen knew full well his goals were ambitious, but necessity drove him. He sensed one million Jiyu Essence fell short, barely sufficient to reach the Eighth Level.

Were it not for his prudent mindset, his demands could have soared even loftier.

"I'm completely serious," Yang Chen affirmed.

Linglong Fairy, still reeling, finally said, "Very well, Young Master Yang Chen, please give it a month. Return then, and I'll prepare the top selections for you."

"Many thanks, Linglong Fairy," Yang Chen expressed.

"It's nothing. In the meantime, Young Master Yang Chen, feel free to cultivate here or wander the Earth Spirit Hall," Linglong Fairy advised.

Yang Chen nodded softly, then recalled a detail. "Ah, Linglong Fairy, you once noted that with my merit level now, I qualify to tackle certain Secret Realms. What purpose do these Secret Realms serve?"

Linglong Fairy tapped her forehead in self-reproach. "Young Master Yang Chen, apologies—I overlooked explaining this when you inquired before. These Secret Realms are realms forged by Heavenly Extreme Realm masters within our Earth Spirit Hall, originating from fragments of their personal worlds that have since developed."

"To sum it up, the Daoist Ancestor experts of our Earth Spirit Hall crafted these Secret Realms."

Yang Chen got the gist. "What advantages lie within these Secret Realms?"

"The gains are endless, though they vary across each Secret Realm," Linglong Fairy replied.

"How do they vary?" Yang Chen pressed.

Linglong Fairy elaborated, "In essence, these Secret Realms were designed by mighty figures to challenge cultivators and elites at diverse stages. Should participants excel or fully please the creating Daoist Ancestor of the Secret Realm, they could earn prizes from those Daoist Ancestor masters. It's even possible to be accepted as their disciple."

"Such remarkable perks exist," Yang Chen exclaimed, eyes widening in astonishment.

Gaining apprenticeship under a Daoist Ancestor would confer immense prestige.

"Naturally, should a Daoist Ancestor take you as a disciple, the boons would eclipse mere Jiyu Essence or other gains. At minimum, within the Ancient Divine Realm or the broader Human Universe, your standing would skyrocket, elevating you to an elite tier. Regrettably, satisfying the Daoist Ancestors is rare. The trials they've devised are brutally rigorous, with some proving insurmountable even for Heavenly Fate Realm experts."

Yang Chen rubbed his chin, piqued with curiosity for an instant.

Apprenticeship under a Daoist Ancestor held little appeal for him, but rewards on par with that—or Jiyu Essence and treasures—would suit him just fine.

For Yang Chen, be it Jiyu Essence or various artifacts, acquiring more was always preferable.