The Reverse River is a legendary Heaven Earth Secret Realm, as renowned as Soul Cleansing Mountain, Luopo Valley, Lake of Enchanting Souls, Book Mountain, and Market Streets. Like Market Streets, the Reverse River is a Heaven Earth Secret Realm of Rhythm Tao—a treasure of the world.

The exact time these Heaven Earth Secret Realms first appeared is unknown. However, they have greatly enriched the cultivation landscape of the Martial World, each representing the pinnacle of its respective school.

A cultivation school’s potential can often be gauged by examining the Heaven Earth Secret Realms associated with it. In a way, the existence of these Secret Realms also indicates which schools are more formidable—those that have produced a Great Emperor or possess the potential to do so.

In the absence of a ninth-grade Emperor Artifact, a Heaven Earth Secret Realm is, without exception, the most significant means of amplifying combat power.

Throughout history, among the Divine Powers developed based on Heaven Earth Secret Realms, the Huang Divine Power, rooted in Hudi, stands as the foremost offensive power, its might comparable to the ninth grade. The strongest defensive ability, undoubtedly, is the Reversed River Protective Seal, which was created based on the Reverse River. Furthermore, there are unique Heaven Earth Secret Realms like the Long River of Years, which sustain the world’s operation and cannot be possessed by any single individual.

However, there’s a mysterious rumor suggesting that not all existing Heaven Earth Secret Realms formed naturally; some were purportedly artificially created...

HUFF...

HUFF, HUFF...

Hong Yuan gasped heavily, his chest heaving.

This Reverse River was incredibly special, filled with the true meaning of reversal. Relying on his sixth-grade realm, he simply couldn’t defy the rules of the Reverse River, making it impossible to resort to even the slightest trickery.

In this situation, he couldn’t utilize Immortal Nuance or Holy Artifacts at all. His godlike Divine Powers had become useless, forcing him to rely solely on his body’s inherent defensive power to endure.

BOOM!

Just then, a dull bang came from his left.

Hong Yuan quickly turned to look but saw only a Brutal Crab Beast, as large as a shark, lunging at him with its two blue pincers raised high.

Damn it.

Hong Yuan’s eyes turned cold as he swiftly dodged to the right. It was a classic case of a tiger stranded on flat plains being bullied by dogs; even such lowly, low-grade Ferocious Beasts dared to oppress him by exploiting the Reverse River.

But the Reverse River was incredibly unique; under its strange rules, his power as a Saint inexplicably plummeted severalfold. Facing the onslaught of the Brutal Crab Beast, he could only narrowly avoid it.

Yet the turbulent waves also destabilized him. For a moment, he was knocked down by the torrents of the Reverse River, tumbling deep into the water and crashing into submerged reefs.

"Hahaha, you little beast, it seems you have truly done much evil. Even the heavens want nothing to do with you!!!"

Behind him, Yao Guang Great Saint laughed malevolently. He immediately slapped the water, propelling himself forward even faster.

The situation was urgent!

Falling deep into the river, Hong Yuan immediately felt an even stronger binding rule imposed upon him, making his movements even more strenuous.

He flailed his limbs frantically, like a drowning duck struggling in the water.

Fortunately, it was effective. This action allowed him to resurface.

HUFF, HUFF, HUFF...

Hong Yuan gulped for air, maintaining his body’s vitality.

After a brief adjustment, he tirelessly swam forward with all his might.

Only after establishing a relatively safe distance from Yao Guang Great Saint did he check himself for injuries.

No injuries, not even a bruise!

What’s going on? Hong Yuan was perplexed.

Suddenly, a tremendous surge of life essence flowed out of his Aperture, not only providing him strength but also healing his body.

A spark of realization flashed through Hong Yuan’s mind. That’s right, these dream realm trials are interlinked. The Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus is taking effect.

The Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus!

In the Reverse River, constrained by its rules, Hong Yuan couldn’t use Immortal Nuance or Holy Artifacts and could only rely on the power of his body.

But the Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus had already been refined by him into his Life Spirit Plant, merged into his body.

Thus, his progression speed in the Reverse River was even faster than Yao Guang Great Saint’s.

Under Yao Guang Great Saint’s furious gaze, Hong Yuan gradually managed to pull further away!

"Damn it," Yao Guang Great Saint growled softly, his body bursting with starlight. Unwillingly, he smacked the water’s surface. "Eternal Azure Lotus Reincarnation, Eternal Azure Lotus Reincarnation..."

The gap between a Martial Artist and a Saint is as vast as that between heaven and earth.

And the gap between a sixth-grade Saint and an eighth-grade Great Saint is even more boundless.

If it weren’t for being in a special Heaven Earth Secret Realm like the Reverse River, Yao Guang Great Saint would have already slapped Hong Yuan to death.

This was also another display of Hong Yuan’s prudent approach to things.

Always prepare for the worst and strive for the best.

Since he didn’t possess the Great Moon Virtual Mirror or similar concealing Holy Artifacts, Hong Yuan had preemptively hidden near the Ninth Prohibited Area. He was ready to trigger the forbidden area’s power at the first sign of trouble, seeking a sliver of a chance for survival.

Hong Yuan had initially considered heading to the Southern Border Academy, but the Academy in this dreamscape was closed!

RUMBLE!

Another huge wave from the Reverse River surged from upstream, vast and mighty, rich with the true meaning of reversal.

Hong Yuan took a deep breath, focused his mind on the Blue Primordial Treasure Lotus, and then clung tightly to a large white reef beside him.

The next moment, the Reverse River’s giant wave, like a Water Dragon on the move, churned with intertwined black and white reversal essences, emitting a dull, resonant vibration.

The wave, bearing an immense impact, swept directly over Hong Yuan.

This time, Hong Yuan’s body arched backward, and he felt completely limp.