I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 567

Chapter 567: Five Treasures Taoist, Secret Realm News

“Fellow Daoist ahead, please stay.”

After hearing another voice transmission, Lu Qing finally stopped and looked behind him quietly.

He had naturally sensed someone behind him.

But since entering Tianshu Continent, the population had become much more prosperous.

From time to time, he would encounter other cultivators on the road.

However, most of them were wary of each other and would not easily interact with strangers.

This was the first time he had been stopped by someone.

Lu Qing looked behind him and saw a young Taoist priest in a Taoist robe, with a slightly round face and a slightly overweight figure.

He stepped on a large yellow gourd and approached Lu Qing quickly.

As he approached Lu Qing, he began to slow down and finally stopped.

“Fellow Daoist, your escape light is truly fast. I almost couldn’t catch up with you,”

the slightly overweight Taoist priest said after taking a breath, his face full of admiration.

Fast escape light?

Lu Qing was slightly stunned.

He turned into a stream of light and flew, performing only the most basic escape light of the Jindan realm. He didn’t use any magic weapon, so how could he be fast?

But he didn’t show it, calmly saying, “Fellow Daoist, you’re so kind. I wonder why you invited me to stay?”

At the same time, he quietly activated his supernatural power and looked towards the slightly chubby Taoist priest.

“I’m sorry for being so rude,” the slightly chubby Taoist priest said with an embarrassed smile. “I’m from Qingniu Island, my Taoist name is Wubao, and I’m about to head to Tianshu Sacred Mountain.

Seeing that you’re traveling alone, why don’t we travel together?”

“Travel together?”

Lu Qing looked at the slightly chubby Taoist priest with a simple expression, pausing for a moment at a small red gourd hanging from his waist.

Then he shook his head. “Apologies, I’ve always been a solitary person. I prefer traveling alone and don’t have the habit of traveling with others.”

At this moment, the Taoist priest’s note began to appear in his field of vision, and Lu Qing silently read it.

Then, a strange feeling slowly emerged in Lu Qing’s heart.

However, upon hearing Lu Qing’s words, the slightly chubby Taoist priest showed a look of surprise.

“Why, fellow Daoist, don’t you want to go to Tianshu Sacred Mountain and enter the new secret realm that is about to appear to compete for opportunities?”

Lu Qing raised his eyebrows: “New secret realm?”

“It seems that fellow Daoist is really unaware of this.” The

slightly plump Taoist saw that Lu Qing’s expression did not seem to be fake, so he realized that he had misunderstood.

Lu Qing shook his head: “I have been traveling around, and this time I went to Tianshu Sacred Mountain, just because I have always been yearning for this sacred mountain and want to travel around.

I really don’t know about the new secret realm that Taoist priest mentioned.”

The slightly plump Taoist priest cheered up: “In this case, fellow Daoist should travel with me. It would be a pity to miss this great opportunity.”

“Why is Taoist priest so obsessed with traveling with me?” Lu Qing asked with interest.

“To be honest, fellow Taoist, I’ve cultivated a secret technique that allows me to predict my fortune.

The moment I stumbled upon you, I felt a pang

of enlightenment. So, I cast my own fortune, and it turned out to be a very auspicious omen.

So, as long as I travel with you, I’m sure I’ll be able to turn misfortune into fortune and encounter endless opportunities.”

The slightly chubby Taoist priest beamed with joy.

“Master, you’re quite honest,” Lu Qing said with a smile.

He remembered the message that had just floated from the slightly chubby Taoist priest, and knew he wasn’t lying.

“How about this, fellow Taoist, can I accompany you to Tianshu Divine Mountain?” the slightly chubby Taoist priest asked expectantly.

“What benefits can I get?” Lu Qing asked.

“That’s simple. If we do encounter an opportunity in Tianshu Divine Mountain, we’ll split the profits 70% to 30%.

You take 70%, and I only take 30%. I wonder if you’re satisfied?”

The slightly chubby Taoist priest was stunned at first, then delighted. He immediately patted his chest and vowed confidently.

“Let’s talk about it later,” Lu Qing said noncommittally. “First, tell me what that new secret realm is all about.”

“Of course!”

The slightly chubby Taoist priest was overjoyed upon hearing

this. He understood that Lu Qing had tentatively agreed.

“Daoist friend, it’s still quite a distance from here to Tianshu Divine Mountain. Why don’t we talk while we walk?”

“Alright,” Lu Qing nodded.

And so, the two set out again.

This time, Lu Qing didn’t transform into a stream of light again. Instead, he condensed an auspicious cloud, sat on it, and flew slowly.

The slightly chubby Taoist priest also controlled his gourd magic weapon, flying alongside Lu Qing.

After the two introduced themselves,

the slightly chubby Taoist priest slowly recounted the news of the upcoming new secret realm in Tianshu Divine Mountain.

As the slightly chubby Taoist priest explained in detail, Lu Qing finally understood what had happened.

It turned out that a month ago, a cave had suddenly appeared on the mountainside of Tianshu Divine Mountain.

Within that cave, the light of the origin was brewing and flickering.

This strange phenomenon immediately caused a stir among the powerful explorers who had long been exploring Tianshu Divine Mountain.

After all, they were no strangers to such phenomena.

It was a sign that a large secret realm was about to emerge.

This was also a major feature of Tianshu Divine Mountain.

Tianshu Divine Mountain is not only vast and majestic, harboring countless profound mysteries, treasures, and opportunities.

It also periodically gives birth to powerful secret realms.

These secret realms are equally vast, some even vaster than even medium-sized worlds.

Such vast secret realms naturally contain a wealth of opportunities.

Some of these opportunities would drive even the most powerful of spirits mad with desire.

Therefore, every time a new secret realm emerges from Tianshu Divine Mountain, it creates a sensation.

Not only do numerous sects and powerful families dispatch their elites to the mountain to vie for this opportunity,

but even many powerful independent cultivators flock there, hoping to seize their chance at immortality.

This time was no different.

The phenomena at Tianshu Divine Mountain were impossible to conceal.

In a short period of time, news of the impending emergence of a new secret realm spread throughout much of the Tianyuan World.

By now, countless powerful individuals and forces had already made their way there.

“I see. No wonder I encountered so many cultivators of high cultivation on my way here, all in such a hurry. They were rushing to Tianshu Divine Mountain to vie for opportunities.”

After listening to the slightly chubby Taoist priest—no, rather, the Five Treasures Taoist priest—Lu Qing suddenly understood.

“Indeed, this time Tianshu Divine Mountain has spawned a new secret realm, which will surely attract countless powerful individuals. Besides those from further afield who are unable to make it, the powerful individuals from the surrounding continents will likely flock to the Divine Mountain.”

“Since so many powerful individuals are flocking to the Divine Mountain, Taoist priest, do you think, with our limited cultivation, we really have a chance of obtaining an opportunity?”

Lu Qing expressed doubt.

It wasn’t that he was being self-deprecating.

According to the chubby Taoist priest, even many of the most powerful sects and wealthy families would send their warriors to Tianshu Divine Mountain to vie for opportunities.

Among them were undoubtedly some powerful Yuanshen realm masters.

At the Jindan realm, Lu Qing could be confident that he was on par with others.

But he wasn’t so arrogant as to disregard even the Yuanshen realm.

Therefore, he expressed doubts about the confidence of the Five Treasures Taoist.

“It seems you know very little about Tianshu Mountain,”

Taoist Wubao sighed.

“Oh, is there something else going on here? I’d love to hear more,” Lu Qing asked humbly.

“Actually, it’s not a secret. Any cultivator who has been to Tianshu Mountain would know it,” Taoist Wubao said.

“Tianshu Divine Mountain is one of the most mysterious and bizarre mountains in the Tianyuan World.

Though vast and immense, its mass alone is larger than a small world.

Within it lie numerous mysterious caves, containing the universe.

Layer upon layer of spatial caves not only conceal numerous opportunities and secrets, but some even lead to unknown locations.

Even the most powerful Yuanshen cannot fully explore the secrets of Tianshu Divine Mountain.

Therefore, some have speculated that Tianshu Divine Mountain may be a miraculous relic left behind by an immortal.

Of course, immortals are merely legends; no one has ever seen one.”

Listening to Taoist Wubao’s description, Lu Qing finally understood the uniqueness of Tianshu Divine Mountain.

However…

“Master, how does this relate to what I just said?”

“Don’t worry, Fellow Daoist Chen. I haven’t gotten to the point yet,”

Taoist Wubao chuckled and continued.

“Just now, fellow Daoist was worried that after the secret realm was born, powerful sects and powerful Yuanshen masters from aristocratic families would be present.

With our mere Jindan realm cultivation, we’re afraid we won’t be able to gain any opportunities from it.

In fact, this is what fellow Daoist is most worried about.”

“Why is that?” Lu Qing asked puzzled.

“Because, according to past practice, the secret realms born from Tianshu Divine Mountain generally have cultivation level restrictions.

Cultivators above the Yuanshen realm cannot enter the secret realm.

Only cultivators below the Yuanshen realm can enter the secret realm to search for treasures and compete for opportunities.”

“Is there such a thing?” Lu Qing was surprised.

“Strange, isn’t it? But this is the rule of Tianshu Divine Mountain,” Taoist Wubao laughed. “The spatial caves that have existed year-round on Tianshu Divine Mountain generally have no cultivation level restrictions.

Anyone, from a novice in the Qi Refining Stage to a peak-level Yuanshen Realm master,

can enter and explore opportunities.

However, the newly formed secret realms atop the mountain are only accessible to cultivators below the Yuanshen Realm.

This is a principle our ancestors have learned over countless millennia from the countless secret realms nurtured by Tianshu Divine Mountain.

It’s an ironclad rule, with no exceptions.

It’s precisely because of these strange rules that some speculate that Tianshu Divine Mountain may be a relic left by ancient immortals.

Otherwise, it’s difficult to explain why a naturally formed mountain

would have such clearly defined rules.”

Hearing this, Lu Qing nodded in agreement.

Indeed, such clearly defined rules didn’t seem to be naturally formed, but rather more likely to have been designed.

But who possessed such immense magical powers to control such a vast and colossal Tianshu Divine Mountain?

It’s no wonder some people speculate about ancient immortals.

However, the concept of immortals has always been illusory.

No one can give an answer as to whether such beings have really appeared.

“Are newly born secret realms only accessible to cultivators below the Yuanshen realm?

But even if that’s the case, it wouldn’t be easy to snatch food from the mouths of major sects and powerful families.

These powerful forces are home to many geniuses.

If they send out one or two peak Jindan realm cultivators in the late Jindan stage, they would probably be able to sweep across the land.

At least with my strength, I can’t resist them.

I’m afraid that if those geniuses take one look at me, I’ll be seriously injured.”

Lu Qing still didn’t feel optimistic.

“Fellow Daoist, you’re joking. I wouldn’t dare challenge the chosen ones of those sects and families.

My point is, once we reach Tianshu Divine Mountain and the secret realm opens,

we can enter the secret realm and try our luck at the edges without going too deep.

Those chosen ones of the sects and families will surely head deep into the secret realm in search of treasures.

If we’re just on the edge, we shouldn’t have any problems.”

Taoist Wubao finally laid out his plan.

Even so, Lu Qing still didn’t agree immediately. He

simply said, “This is too risky. Let’s wait until we reach Tianshu Divine Mountain before making a decision.”

“That’s right. We haven’t even seen the secret realm yet, so it’s not appropriate to daydream about it. I’m being too reckless.”

Taoist Wubao wasn’t annoyed by Lu Qing’s caution.

On the contrary, it made him more cautious.

Ever since he met Lu Qing and had his fortune read, he’d become optimistic.

However, the future was full of possibilities, and the hexagrams weren’t set in stone.

If he entered the secret realm with that mindset, he might end up in trouble.

“Excessive joy leads to sorrow,” is often one of the most common situations after the hexagram changes.

“This fat Taoist priest has a good character.”

Seeing this, Lu Qing nodded secretly.

He had originally thought the fat Taoist would be annoyed by his repeated evasions.

Now, it seemed he’d been overthinking things.

However, he did ponder

this in his mind. Earlier, when the Taoist had spoken of the new secret realm, Lu Qing’s heart had stirred slightly.

It was as if there was something very useful within it.

Cultivators at Lu Qing’s level often had sudden, intuitional insights into matters crucial to their practice.

Clearly, something in that so-called new secret realm was drawing him in.

This was why he hadn’t refused the slightly chubby Taoist’s offer of companionship.

He could sense that this little fat man seemed quite peculiar.

Furthermore, the information revealed by his supernatural powers revealed that

this Five Treasures Taoist had a significant background.

Furthermore, he seemed quite familiar with the affairs of Tianshu Divine Mountain.

In this case, collaborating with him might indeed yield significant rewards.

With this thought, Lu Qing had already made a decision.

However, he didn’t express it directly.

Just as he had said earlier.

Right now, he hadn’t even seen the secret realm that was about to emerge from Tianshu Divine Mountain.

So, it was too early to say anything.

Everything would have to wait until he reached Tianshu Divine Mountain and explored the secret realm that was about to emerge with his supernatural powers before making a decision.

(End of this chapter)