I’m Definitely Taking This Power-Fantasy Protagonist Role! Chapter 60

The sect has thirty-three mountain peaks, uniquely enjoying a large spiritual vein, covering a vast area, making it more than enough to host cultivators from all over. However, allowing so many cultivators into such a crucial location poses safety risks, so the sect leader decided to hold the event at the old site of Yuheng Sect.

The founding ancestor did not occupy such a large territory from the start; Yuheng Sect has gone through several relocations to reach its current scale, and the previous sites are still preserved. The residence created by the ancestor himself holds unique significance in every blade of grass and every brick and tile.

Hosting cultivators from various places here is not considered impolite.

On this day, cultivators from all over flocked in.

Yuheng Sect was about to open its exclusive secret realm, the most mysterious and unpredictable Yuangu Secret Realm. As soon as this news spread, it caused a huge stir, attracting countless cultivators' attention. They discussed it excitedly, their hearts racing, all wanting to seize this rare opportunity to share in the spoils.

Miss this village, and there won't be this shop.

Famous sect families were eager to act, and even rootless wandering cultivators were not lacking in wanting to join the fun.

They surged into the old site of Yuheng Sect, a sea of heads.

On the high platform, a group of sect leaders and clan heads were chatting with the sect leader, Zhonghua.

“It’s been a long time since I last saw you, Sect Leader Zhonghua. I’ve missed you dearly. I was shocked to hear that Yuheng Sect suddenly announced this news. I thought it was just some wild rumor, how bold to involve the Yuangu Secret Realm. Once I confirmed it was true, I got excited. It’s rare for Sect Leader Zhonghua to be so generous; I must join in on this excitement and show my support!”

“Lord Wan, you speak so directly, just what I wanted to say. I’ve heard of the great name of the Yuangu Secret Realm for a long time, but unfortunately, it has always been exclusive to Yuheng Sect’s disciples. Now that there’s an opportunity to see its true face, I couldn’t resist rushing over to join the fun.”

“Hahaha, who among us isn’t attracted by the Yuangu Secret Realm? Sect Leader Zhonghua’s grand gesture deserves our respect!”

“Speaking of my disciples, they really aren’t impressive. It took a lot of picking to find these few that look decent enough to fill the scene; please don’t laugh at me, everyone.”

“Lord Jiang, you’re joking. Your disciples are all impressive and spirited; it’s clear you’ve put in a lot of effort in their training.”

The atmosphere was lively, filled with laughter and joy. This was probably the biggest event in the cultivation world in recent years.

Sect Leader Zhonghua raised his hand to signal for silence, and the chatting sect leaders and clan heads gradually quieted down.

“I’m very pleased that you all could come. The Yuangu Secret Realm was left behind by our founding ancestor and is incredibly mysterious. Even we at Yuheng Sect have not been able to explore every corner; we can only operate within a fixed range and dare not step lightly.”

“Now that so many friends have gathered here, I can’t help but feel more confident about this secret realm exploration.”

Everyone’s expressions were composed, but their eyes flickered; some exchanged glances, while others pondered, staring at Sect Leader Zhonghua, trying to glean something from his face.

Under so many gazes, Sect Leader Zhonghua remained calm, “I wonder if anyone has any questions?”

After a moment of silence, someone broke the quiet.

It was Lord Wan, who looked quite puzzled, “Sect Leader Zhonghua, please don’t take offense at my frankness. The Yuangu Secret Realm is of great significance and has always been exclusively enjoyed by Yuheng Sect. Why suddenly open it to all cultivators? Such an action truly goes against the rules set by your sect’s ancestor.”

Lord Wan wasn’t the only one with this question; everyone present was curious to know.

When they received the invitation, they could hardly believe it—could there really be such a good fortune falling from the sky?

But after reading it over and over, carefully analyzing each word, they still counted their disciples and boarded the transport treasures to rush to Yuheng Sect.

Because this bait was just too big and too tempting!

Even if they suspected Yuheng Sect was fishing, they couldn’t resist biting the hook.

Sect Leader Zhonghua remained unhurried, “What you don’t know is that it is precisely because of the words left by our founding ancestor that I made this decision. The ancestor once stated in his notes that the Yuangu Secret Realm is suspected to be a divine being’s cave, filled with heavy restrictions. Even he found it tricky; the area we can currently operate in is merely a corner of the Yuangu Secret Realm, with many more places waiting to be explored.”

The expressions of the crowd were well-managed, but they couldn’t help but reveal some emotions.

It was simply too tempting!

A divine being’s cave—if they could touch even a little something related to the divine being, it would be a tremendous benefit for themselves and their respective forces.

Sect Leader Zhonghua shifted his tone, becoming serious, “However, the ancestor also expressed concerns in his notes. It is indeed abnormal for such a cave to be left out in the open. After much investigation, he concluded that there are heavens beyond the heavens, and unknown domains exist outside our own. This cave must have drifted here from a stronger and larger outer domain, accidentally falling into this realm and being obtained by him.”

“If a divine being’s cave can come here, then other things can naturally come as well. If one day a crisis arises, we can open the Yuangu Secret Realm to assist the cultivation world. If the lips are gone, the teeth are cold; how can there be complete eggs under a collapsed nest? We cultivators, even if we have conflicts in our daily lives, must understand what we are doing when it comes to major issues.”

As his words fell, the crowd fell into a deep silence.

They were all shocked by the immense amount of information in Sect Leader Zhonghua’s words.

This was almost not a hint but a clear statement.

“Is Sect Leader Zhonghua serious?” the leader of Tianxiang Palace asked in a deep voice.

Sect Leader Zhonghua nodded, “My little junior sister had a sudden inspiration and unexpectedly discovered a shocking crisis. If we’re not careful, there could be a catastrophe sweeping across the world. However, no matter how we try to divine it, we can’t find where the crisis is coming from, and we’ve suffered backlash repeatedly. Finally, a light bulb went off, and I remembered the content in the ancestor’s notes, leading to a bold hypothesis.”

“Because the source of the calamity does not come from this realm but from beyond the heavens, it’s no wonder we can’t find it. There are heavens beyond the heavens, and the outer domain is vast; it’s incredibly difficult to lock onto a target.”

“Guarding the Yuangu Secret Realm, if we cannot obtain the treasures within, we would just be waiting for death, and in the end, we might even benefit our enemies. It’s better to invite a wide array of friends to explore the secret realm before the crisis arrives. Perhaps someone will gain this opportunity, and when the impending catastrophe comes, we can increase our chances.”

Everyone exchanged glances, unable to speak for a long time.

Sect Leader Zhonghua didn’t let them think too long and said steadily, “I know this news is too shocking, and it’s hard for you all to accept it all at once. For those skilled in divination, it won’t be difficult to seek out the information, but the most urgent matter now is the Yuangu Secret Realm.”

Everyone suddenly came back to their senses.

That’s right, whether it was true or not, the most pressing matter was the Yuangu Secret Realm. They brought their elite disciples along precisely to seek opportunities in the secret realm; they couldn’t return empty-handed.

This matter would be verified by others; their purpose remained unchanged.

The leader of Tianxiang Palace spoke earnestly, “Sect Leader Zhonghua’s righteousness is admirable!”

“If that day truly comes, Kunshan Sect will not disappoint!”

“The foresight of Yuheng Sect’s founding ancestor is our fortune!”

…

Before Sect Leader Zhonghua spoke, everyone thought it would be the same as before, with the elite disciples of their sect competing in the secret realm, and they wouldn’t enter; their main role was to maintain order.

Now that they were also invited to enter, the danger level of the Yuangu Secret Realm inevitably increased.

This meant the preparations needed to be different.

They all found excuses to leave the stage.

Soon, only Sect Leader Zhonghua remained on the high platform, and he was not surprised by this outcome.

Looking down, the crowd was growing larger.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through, rustling the leaves like falling rain, swirling everywhere.

Zangfeng Zunzhang walked to Sect Leader Zhonghua’s side, both gazing out.

“Junior Brother Mingjing,” Sect Leader Zhonghua called out.

Zangfeng Zunzhang lightly responded with an “mm.”

“I still remember how you looked when you first joined the sect, so thin and weak that a gust of wind could blow you over. You timidly clutched Master’s sleeve, hiding behind him to look at me. In the blink of an eye, we’ve both grown up. I’ve become the sect leader of Yuheng Sect, and you’ve become the renowned Zangfeng Zunzhang, shaking the world.”

Zangfeng Zunzhang replied lightly, “Sect Leader, you remember wrong. You shouted like a fool that I had a junior sister, and Master gave you a smack on the head, making you cry out in pain, which startled me. I didn’t expect the eldest senior brother to be so foolish; it was hard to watch.”

Sect Leader Zhonghua lightly coughed, “Junior Brother Mingjing is so adorable; it’s understandable for the elder brother to make a mistake.”

He steadied himself and continued reminiscing, “Do you remember our childhood ideals? Upholding justice and defending the righteous path of the world.”

“Mm.”

Sect Leader Zhonghua smiled, “Back then, I thought it was so cool, shouting it every day. Now that I think about it, it was really foolish.”

His gaze swept over the faces below, some unfamiliar, some familiar. After seeing the disciples of other sects, he looked at his own children, carefully examining each face as if trying to remember them all in his heart.

Finally, his gaze landed on two people, Lin Zhaoren and Jiang Baiyu.

He sighed, “Junior Brother, I know you’re reluctant to let go. The Yuangu Secret Realm is exceptionally dangerous, and this time we’re exploring uncharted forbidden areas. But without tempering, one cannot become a weapon; keeping them close will only raise useless children, like beautiful embroidered pillows.”

“Children must grow up to walk their own paths. The deeper the love, the further the plans.”

“Every opportunity requires us to seize it with all our might, especially when it comes to divine treasures. If possible, I hope it’s our sect’s disciples who obtain the divine treasures. Talented disciples cannot be absent. With so many elders paving the way, it’s a rare opportunity for the disciples, a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Although it may dilute the opportunity for others, it also increases the success rate; it’s not impossible for them to gain something.”

Zangfeng Zunzhang’s gaze was also on the disciples, silent.

As a master, knowing that the children are going to such a dangerous place and participating in such risky matters will always cause concern. But he also understood, just as Sect Leader Zhonghua said, that perhaps this was the best chance to obtain divine treasures from the Yuangu Secret Realm while it was in Yuheng Sect’s hands.

Missing this opportunity might mean there wouldn’t be another.

Jiang Baiyu was looking around curiously and excitedly observing the disciples of other sects, while Lin Zhaoren protected him, not allowing others to bump into him. The true disciples surrounded the two, some trying to annoy them, some standing aside with restraint, and others whispering to each other. Other disciples gathered together, looking at the true disciples and then at each other.

“Junior Brother Mingjing,” Sect Leader Zhonghua called again.

“What is it?”

“If I don’t make it back, this position of sect leader will be passed on to you.”

Zangfeng Zunzhang remained silent for a long time.

“…Alright.”