This time, Zhou Xun harvested the bodies of four Core Formation Cultivators,

three were Middle-Stage, and one was Late-Stage.

If they were refined into Blood Demon Children to extract Blood Demon Crystals, that would be four large pieces in hand.

However, this must wait until he leaves the Secret Realm, finds a Spirit Vein, and cultivates intensely before processing.

He flipped his hand, retrieved the storage bags of the middle-aged man and the four others, and emptied them all out,

"The harvest this time is not bad!"

Zhou Xun looked at the pile of treasures before him, which had formed into a small hill!

There were not many Spirit Stones, only over four million, possibly due to their origin from the South Sea, as mining Spirit Stones in the sea is always more difficult.

Moreover, many Spirit Ores are under the sea, making them extremely hard to find.

However, conversely, there were quite a few Demon Beast Cores and materials, with seven Tier Three Cores alone.

Among them was the scent pouch of that Musk Whale from the middle-aged man’s share.

Besides, there were several Magical Treasures, most of them Middle-Low Grade.

Unfortunately, Zhou Xun most desired Tier Four Spirit Medicine, but there wasn’t a single one, and even Tier Three was scarce!

However, Zhou Xun could understand; since entering, the middle-aged man had been continually pursued, leaving no room for treasure hunting,

and the four others were the same!

Still, this harvest left him satisfied.

After counting everything, Zhou Xun did not linger there. With a slap on his waistband storage bag, a flash of golden light,

transformed into a completely golden disc, precisely Zhou Xun’s Middle-Grade Defensive Magical Treasure, the Golden Jade Plate.

Slowly infused with Mana, the Magical Treasure whizzed into a ten-zhang large size, hovering above Zhou Xun’s head,

then cast down a ray of golden light, transforming into a golden light shield, protecting Zhou Xun within,

his hands pinching a technique seal, Mana surged underfoot, light flickered, and Zhou Xun floated up, escaping towards the outer white mist.

....

Returning was faster, within half a day, Zhou Xun was back on the shore.

"Now that I’ve obtained the Profound Jade Lotus, the goal of entering the Secret Realm is finally accomplished!"

"Even if I leave now, it can be considered perfect!"

"However, as Anx Yudao said before, this is the Secret Realm of the Celestial Profound Sect, most likely possessing the Celestial Profound Sect’s inheritance. With the anomaly of my Jade Talisman, if I don’t go to take a look, I will surely regret it when I recall it in the future!"

Thinking this, Zhou Xun patted his storage bag, taking out those two Jade Talismans,

at this moment, both were emitting a faint light,

and there was a faint feeling of them heading northeast!

As if something over there was summoning it.

"These Jade Talismans surely have a profound connection with the Celestial Profound Sect!"

"Perhaps, that is the place of the Celestial Profound Sect’s inheritance?" Saying this, Zhou Xun looked towards the northeast.

"If that’s truly the case, having these Jade Talismans is a significant advantage, perhaps I can indeed obtain the Celestial Profound Sect’s inheritance!"

"This was once one of the Seven Great Sects of the Central Continent, undoubtedly a great opportunity!"

Thinking of this, Zhou Xun decided to follow the subtle summoning direction of the Jade Talismans and go to investigate!

...

Three days passed in a flash; from afar, Zhou Xun saw a mountain almost piercing the sky, surrounded by circles of buildings spiraling upwards,

"Could it be, that’s where the Celestial Profound Sect is located!"

Arriving here, Zhou Xun found the number of cultivators increasing.

Upon approaching, Zhou Xun discovered, at the mountain’s foot, no less than sixty people gathered at the entrance,

mostly in groups of four or five, presumably from the same sect.

With a quick sweep, he found that those present were at least of Middle-Stage Core Formation Cultivation, even nine were Peak Core Formation Cultivators,

among them, Zhou Xun saw quite a few acquaintances,

such as Old Demon Yulu, who escaped from Cuihu Mountain back then, who now surrounded himself with five Core Formation Cultivators,

two Late-Stage and three Middle-Stage, presumably the Blood Refining Sect’s participants this time.

Anx Yudao, who was encountered before entering, was also here, currently circling a young man in a white brocade robe, speaking warmly.

Upon seeing this young man, Zhou Xun’s eyes tightened,

"This person...is not simple!"

At this moment, the young man seemed to sense something, looking towards Zhou Xun with piercing eyes.

Then Anx Yudao also turned around, saw Zhou Xun, and immediately laughed, saying something to the young man beside him,

"Brother Pan, this is Daoist Chen Ping’an, his strength is quite formidable!"

He then recounted Zhou Xun’s feats during the duel, even the young man showed a slight interested expression.

"Brother Chen, Brother Chen!" Anx Yudao called out warmly.

Seeing this, Zhou Xun also walked over,

"Greetings, Daoist Anx, and this Daoist!"

"Brother Chen, you’re too courteous. Let me introduce, this is Daoist Wei Chang’an, titled Master Xi’an," Anx Yudao introduced.

"He is the direct disciple of True Monarch Profound Resonance!" He continued, secretly sending a voice message to Zhou Xun as a supplement.

True Monarch Profound Resonance is one of the three Great Cultivators of the Righteous Alliance, with Late-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivation!

And Master Xi’an is very famous, a rare Immortal Golden Core Cultivator, now only Middle-Stage Core Formation, but his strength is not to be underestimated,

he has multiple battle records of killing Peak Core Formation Cultivators!

This is also the reason why he can occupy the closest position to the entrance among all the Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivators.

Among those present, he is definitely among the top.

"Greetings, Daoist Chen!" The young man in brocade robes cupped his hands in return, very cultivated, giving the feeling of a refreshing spring breeze.

No wonder he is a disciple from a Major Sect, not only is his talent extraordinary, but his interpersonal conduct is also first-class.

"I assume this man is the heir of True Monarch Profound Resonance!"

"Daoist Pan, you’re too polite!"

"I wonder why so many Daoists are gathered here?" Zhou Xun opened to inquire.

"This is the place of the Celestial Profound Sect’s inheritance I mentioned to you before. Unexpectedly, it is shrouded in a Tier Four Top-Grade Array, with our strength we cannot forcibly break through!"

"Fortunately, due to its age, the array here has become somewhat unstable, there’s one day every month when its power significantly reduces; we plan to act together on that day to break the array and enter to collect treasures!"

Anx Yudao explained.

"Which day is its power lowest?" Zhou Xun followed up,

"Based on our calculations, in three days, the array here will have its weakest power!"

"There’s a crowd of people here, Brother Chen, would you like to join us?" Anx Yudao warmly invited,

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Anx. I came here mostly to gain some insight, really don’t want to delay Brother Yuh and Brother Pan’s treasure hunting, perhaps we can have a drink after exiting the Secret Realm!"

Zhou Xun said while waving his hand,

"Very well!"

Hearing this, Anx Yudao nodded,

Then, they continued to chat idly.

...

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Wilderness,

at the Celestial Feather Mountain Range, a Cyan Light sped in, flying into the region of the Celestial Feather Mountain Range,

this was Zhou Xun’s true body coming from Tianhan City.

Arriving at the entrance of the Celestial Feather Sect, Zhou Xun landed his Escape Light.

"Greetings, Senior, may I know what brings you to our Celestial Feather Sect?"