The Grey Rat's Demon Path

’A Secret Realm with a Nascent Soul Formation Opportunity is merely a peripheral, subordinate one!? Then what kind of opportunities must be hidden within the true Secret Realm!? Nascent Soul!? Or even something beyond the Nascent Soul Realm!?’

In addition to this information, the Jade Scroll also contained a description of the Secret Realm.

It also included speculation about the possible opportunities and resources within the Core Secret Realm. Based on extrapolations from the opportunities in the peripheral Secret Realm, it was estimated that the Core Secret Realm contained at least two Nascent Soul Formation Opportunities!

If one were to make a discovery there, reaching the Nascent Soul Realm would be within reach!

Furthermore, the end of the Jade Scroll emphasized that only the Peacock King knew this information. If one were to venture into the Secret Realm to explore, there should be no other competitors!

’So the Peacock King wants to team up with me to explore the Core Secret Realm!?’

Xu Chang’an’s expression was indifferent.

"That is indeed my intention."

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, stared directly at Xu Chang’an, as if trying to see into his very heart.

The information on the Jade Scroll was all true. However, she had hidden the truly important information and not revealed it.

For example, she had been the biggest winner in the previous struggle for the Secret Realm.

It was not, in fact, the Cyan Pool Demon King, who had stepped into the Nascent Soul Realm and achieved the status of an Unparalleled Demon King.

At the time, she had concealed her aura, so no other Demon King knew!

Among the benefits she had obtained, besides learning the location of the Core Secret Realm, were also some taboos and points of caution regarding the realm.

She had concealed a great deal of other information as well.

She had chosen to tell Xu Chang’an about this matter for a few reasons.

First, the information she had indicated that the Core Secret Realm was extremely dangerous—far beyond what she could handle with her power alone.

Second, his origins were mysterious, his talent was extraordinary, and his Bloodline aptitude was anything but ordinary. Moreover, he possessed incomparably powerful Supreme Divine Techniques.

According to him, he was likely a Great Power Reincarnation. If she brought him along to conquer the Secret Realm, he would be of immense help!

As for a third reason...

It might have had something to do with their Soul Fusion, but that factor was negligible.

Her decision was based mainly on the first two points.

Wielding more information and the initiative, the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, was not afraid of him turning the tables on her.

"I’m afraid the Peacock King is going to be disappointed!"

Xu Chang’an smiled and shook his head.

"This emperor has no interest in this Secret Realm!"

The opportunity was good, but the Secret Realm was more dangerous than one could normally imagine.

Opportunity often comes with risk.

According to Xu Chang’an’s speculation, since the Secret Realm contained a Nascent Soul Formation Opportunity, it would naturally have corresponding protective measures!

Any measure capable of protecting such an opportunity would have to possess power at least on par with someone invincible at the Core Formation Realm, approaching the might of the Nascent Soul Realm!

It was even possible that the protective measures were at the Nascent Soul Realm level!

Furthermore, he had lingering fears about exploring a Secret Realm with other Demons.

In his previous life, during a Secret Realm exploration, he was first heavily injured by the Array traps within the realm, then ambushed by a fellow Cultivator, ultimately losing his life!

He had suffered from this once; he absolutely could not let it happen a second time!

Most importantly, he had his panel. He had no need to take risks and fight for some Nascent Soul Formation Opportunity in a Secret Realm.

He only needed to accumulate panel Energy bit by bit, and he could break through smoothly.

Although it was a bit slow, it was an unhurried and steady advance—an extremely stable method!

The Jade Scroll that Peacock King Chu Xianyi had given Xu Chang’an not only speculated about at least two Nascent Soul Formation Opportunities but also introduced the known resources and opportunities within the peripheral Secret Realm.

Among them were numerous Tier Three Spiritual Items! There were also quite a few Quasi-Fourth-Rank Spiritual Items!

If the peripheral Secret Realm was like this, what more could be said of the Core Secret Realm!

’Faced with so many temptations, he’s actually not interested?’

"Demon Emperor, do you truly have no designs on this Core Secret Realm!?"

Xu Chang’an shook his head, his eyes profound.

"A mere Nascent Soul Formation Opportunity is not yet worthy of this emperor’s notice!"

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, watched Xu Chang’an, wanting to discern his true thoughts.

Based on his expression, his words didn’t seem false.

’The four great passes of Nascent Soul Formation!’

’The Demon Recognition Pass, the Nascent Soul Formation Pass, the Heart Demon Pass, and the Thunder Tribulation Pass!’

’Four passes, each one harder than the last!’

’Even the most extraordinarily talented Demon King would find it nearly impossible to step into the Nascent Soul Realm without the help of external objects and Realm-Breaking Spiritual Items!’

’If what he says is true...!’

’Has he already prepared the Nascent Soul Formation Spiritual Items!?’

’Or is the story about being a Great Power Reincarnation...’

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, fell into deep thought and did not speak for a moment.

"However..."

Xu Chang’an smiled, his bearing natural and as vast as the sky.

"If the Peacock King is truly set on inviting this emperor, then this emperor might consider it."

"Oh!? What does the Demon Emperor mean?"

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, hadn’t expected such a turn of events.

"Sixty years from now, this emperor can explore the Secret Realm with the Peacock King!"

Xu Chang’an said lightly.

Faced with Xu Chang’an’s change of heart, the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, showed no signs of joy.

Her beautiful eyes met Xu Chang’an’s as she slowly spoke.

"Demon Emperor, you weren’t like this just a moment ago. Why the sudden change of heart!?"

Xu Chang’an smiled, took a step forward, and walked up to the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, leaning in slightly.

The distance between them was extremely close, their faces nearly touching. The Peacock King’s dark hair faintly brushed against Xu Chang’an’s cheek.

Even at such a close distance, the Peacock King Chu Xianyi’s expression remained unchanged, her face still calm and indifferent as she stared directly at Xu Chang’an.

"What do you think?"

Xu Chang’an revealed a meaningful smile.

"I understand."

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, remained as cold and beautiful as ever, completely unaffected by Xu Chang’an.

"In sixty years, we’ll meet at Peacock Mountain!"

Xu Chang’an drew back slightly, putting a little more distance between them.

"Alright. In sixty years."

"In that case, this emperor will take his leave!"

Xu Chang’an gave the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, a faint, unreadable smile.

The Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, lightly raised her jade-like hand, and a ray of light shot toward the ceiling of the palace.

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