Translator: CinderTL
Xu Sanyan held the secret realm fruit, examining it closely. A layer of misty, iridescent light swirled around the fruit, giving it an extraordinary appearance.
The object was undoubtedly valuable, but its immense size made it conspicuous to carry and impossible to store in a storage pouch.
This was because the secret realm fruit constituted an independent microcosm with its own complete heavenly dao rules, making it impervious to the confines of a storage pouch's limited space.
Though the fruit was in Xu Sanyan's possession, strictly speaking, it didn't belong to him, as it couldn't be refined.
The secret realm fruit had merely fallen into his hands temporarily. He could use it to his advantage, but he could never truly own it.
"Ah... what a pity. If only I could refine it," Xu Sanyan sighed. This was an entire microcosm! If he could refine it, he would become its true master, controlling its heavenly dao rules and making everything within it subject to his will.
Alas...
With his Soul Refining Realm cultivation level, such a feat was impossible.
He estimated that refining it would require at least the Peak Stage of the sage realm, or even the immortal realm.
Even the void harmony realm would likely be insufficient.
Foundation Establishment, Dao Seeking, Soul Refinement, Void Harmony, Sage (Return to Divinity), Immortal
Xu Sanyan had only just reached the Initial Stage of Soul Refinement, with no telling when he might achieve the sage realm.
Pressing his palm against the secret realm fruit, he recalled everything that had transpired within the secret realm, and a plan began to form in his mind.
If I could control a tribe, then...
Xu Sanyan's eyes gradually lit up. He could bring things from this world into the secret realm!
The secret realm's world was technologically primitive, lacking even iron tools. If he could control a tribe and introduce treasures from this world, he could drastically enhance their combat capabilities.
Although the secret realm lacked spiritual energy, preventing magic artifacts from fully unleashing their power, their sharpness and durability would remain undiminished.
In that world of physical combat, a well-crafted weapon or a suit of highly protective armor could make all the difference.
The more Xu Sanyan considered it, the more excited he became. Once his mind was unlocked, ideas flowed endlessly like a surging river.
He needed to establish a power base in the Chaotic Cloud Mountains to forge armor and weapons, then provide them to a tribe within the secret realm, forming a cooperative alliance and gradually gaining control.
His first thought turned to the Dog Clan, not for any particular reason other than it was the only tribe he knew.
He would then lead the Dog Clan to conquer other tribes, slaughtering their men and seizing their women.
Heh heh heh...
A glint appeared in Xu Sanyan's eyes.
Of course, he wasn't a lecherous man, nor was he desperate to seize women.
He was simply curious. He wanted to know if the Snake Clan women were truly as supple as rumored, if the Bear Clan women were as abundantly furred as legend claimed, and if the Stone Clan women were truly hard all over...
Surely there must be soft spots somewhere?
A flicker of curiosity flashed through Xu Sanyan's pupils.
But the real prize was the Earth Vein Stone. Xun Ancai had only blessed him three times, yet she had already been able to hang him up and beat him. If he could receive seven blessings like the Dog Clan Chieftain, he couldn't even imagine how powerful his physical body would become—likely rivaling mystic treasures and magical artifacts!
The more Xu Sanyan pondered, the more excited he grew. The secret realm world was teeming with tribes beyond those mentioned, and who knew what other secrets it might hold?
To him, it was an untouched, fertile land, quietly awaiting his sweat and toil.
Suppressing his excitement, Xu Sanyan calmed his thoughts and gazed around the empty room, lost in contemplation.
He had originally planned to stay here for half a month to recover from his injuries. But thanks to Chang Yulian's help, he would be fully healed by tomorrow.
Since that was the case, there was no need to linger. Once his injuries healed tomorrow, he would set out the day after.
He needed to find a safe place to settle down as soon as possible so he could access the secret realm fruit. The three blessings promised by the Dog Clan Chieftain remained unfulfilled.
Having made his decision, he retrieved a soul crystal and began absorbing its energy. Within the pure crystal, ethereal wisps of smoke swirled as strands of soul power streamed into his body.
Meanwhile, outside Chang Family Village, Old Master Chang stood silently with his eldest son, Chang Linmu, and second son, Chang Fangmu, waiting beyond the village gates.
The night wind rustled through the pitch-black forest, stirring sounds from its depths.
Growing impatient, Chang Fangmu muttered under his breath, "It's so late. Do you think they're not coming?"
"Silence," Old Master Chang snapped, his voice low and stern. His son lacked discretion; the Wang Family was not to be discussed behind their backs.
Little did they know, misfortune often springs from careless words. A single thoughtless remark could bring disaster upon their entire clan.
Chang Fangmu twisted his lips into a wry smile. Though he saw nothing wrong with his comment, he dared not defy his father.
It was just a complaint, after all. What harm could it do if the Wang Family overheard?
Chang Linmu, however, remained silent, his gaze fixed steadily on the forest's depths.
Today was the agreed-upon delivery date. The Wang Family was supposed to send someone to collect the hundred young women, but midnight had passed, and their representative had yet to arrive.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the forest. The approaching figure made no attempt to conceal their presence, striding boldly into view.
The man appeared middle-aged, with a stocky build that barely reached five feet tall. Though short, he was stout, round as a leather ball. Yet his bearing was impeccably composed, his hands clasped behind his back, a faint air of arrogance in his eyes.
Four attendants followed behind him, their gazes sharp and alert as they scanned the surroundings.
Old Master Chang's face immediately lit up with a warm smile as he greeted the newcomer, clasping his hands in a respectful bow. "Brother Wang, was your journey smooth?"
"Ahem," the short, middle-aged man cleared his throat with a curt nod, unwilling to engage in further conversation. "Are the goods ready?" he asked bluntly.
"Prepared and waiting for your inspection, Brother Wang."
Old Master Chang, with his ancient face and towering frame, now bowed and scraped before this short, middle-aged man—a sight that would have been comical under normal circumstances.
Yet no one dared to laugh. Despite his unassuming appearance, the short man was a true Peak Stage Soul Refining Realm cultivator, a minor realm higher than Old Master Chang himself.
What truly commanded respect was his status as a member of the Wang Family.
In the northwestern reaches of the Chaotic Cloud Mountains, the Wang Family reigned supreme. No one dared to provoke their wrath.
"Take me to see them," the middle-aged dwarf said, his gaze sweeping over the three Chang Family members with an impassive expression. "This matter is of grave importance. Don't try to deceive me."
"Rest assured, there won't be any problems," Old Master Chang replied with a fawning smile, stepping back to lead the way. "Please, this way."
"Hmm."
The group passed through the village gate and arrived at a bamboo tower in a corner of Chang Family Village.
Old Master Chang signaled to Chang Linmu, who immediately stepped forward to push open the vermilion doors, revealing over a hundred unconscious young women inside.
They lay naked in neat rows, their pale bodies forming a dazzling expanse that was undeniably alluring.
The women's breathing was steady, as if they were merely asleep.
"I've had them examined," Old Master Chang said. "They are all virgins, without a doubt."
(End of the Chapter)
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