Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 273 - 183: Secret Realm Opens, Secluded Sect
Su Yu smiled and said to Chu Xinyue:
"I thought more about our plan during this trip. I think we need to make some changes. Facing all three major guilds at once is too risky; after all, there’s a cooldown on my transformation. I was thinking, why not just target the Celestial Gu Association, and announce that we only want to replace them?"
"Then we negotiate with the Poison Dragon Gang and the Ten Thousand Poison Gang, saying that we’ll only take over the territory of the Celestial Gu Association and replace them as one of the new three major gangs on Ten Thousand Poison Island."
Chu Xinyue thought for a moment, nodded first, then shook her head and said:
"The idea is good, but the Poison Dragon Gang and the Ten Thousand Poison Gang are unlikely to agree."
"Your dragon transformation is too threatening. Once we replace the Celestial Gu Association, occupy their territory, absorb their population for development, and with the support of the Canglan Association, we’ll have the ability to face two at once. They definitely won’t agree."
"Then should we continue with the original plan?"
At this point, second brother Su Huan spoke:
"Actually, you don’t have a choice. When your sister-in-law and I bring people over, you and the three major guilds won’t have a choice. They will definitely join forces to push us into the sea."
"But you don’t need to worry too much. Although the three major guilds are strong, our Canglan Association is not weak either."
"Even though we can only bring some of our forces here, just for defense, even if the three major guilds attack with everything they have, we can hold them off." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
"Moreover, now that you’ve shown your strength by taking out the headquarters of the Celestial Gu Association, it will surely make them wary. Before they figure out the details of your transformation, they might not dare to go all out."
After saying all this, second brother suddenly laughed and said:
"Of course, although the three major guilds are likely to unite, your idea can also be implemented at the same time. What if they get scared, believe it, and compromise? It’s not impossible."
"I understand. I’ll send someone to contact the two major guilds later."
"Knock, knock!"
The sudden knocking at the door interrupted their discussion. Chu Xiaoyu entered, holding a list, and excitedly said:
"The inventory of supplies is complete."
Everyone’s attention was drawn, and Su Yu smiled and asked:
"How much?"
"We’ve hit the jackpot this time. The ordinary warehouse mainly contains basic supplies, primarily materials for refining flying swords and magical treasures below Tier Six, various lifestyle profession materials, and a large batch of Gu insects of all types. There’s also a batch of finished flying swords and magical treasures below Tier Six, with a total value of no less than 150,000 gold."
"The internal inventory is similar, but of higher value. The Gu insects are all rare and finished, with thousands of Golden-winged Flying Centipedes alone."
"In addition, there are three Tier Seven treasures inside, one of which is a Tier Seven flying sword, though all are ordinary, not of high quality."
"The internal inventory, although smaller, has a high overall value totaling no less than 120,000 gold."
After listening to the introduction, Su Yu couldn’t help but click his tongue and say:
"Wow, the total value is 270,000 gold."
"And this is only half of the internal inventory. If we move everything, it would be worth 300,000 gold?"
Second brother laughed and said:
"What did you expect? This is a large guild warehouse, after all."
Chu Xiaoyu handed the inventory list to Chu Xinyue and asked:
"Guild leader, how should we distribute these supplies?"
Chu Xinyue took the list and handed it directly to Su Yu, saying:
"No need to distribute. According to the default rules, this was gathered by the second group, so it all belongs to them, and they just need to contribute as per guild regulations."
Su Yu nodded:
"Alright."
The so-called guild default rule is that all the supplies obtained by each team outside belong to themselves, but they need to contribute a portion to the guild warehouse according to the rules.
The squad contributes 50% of their income to the task force, keeping the rest for themselves.
The task force contributes 50% of their income to the team, keeping the rest for themselves.
The team contributes 30% of their income to the guild, keeping the rest for themselves.
The 30% contributed to the guild is not for Chu Xinyue personally; it goes to the guild warehouse where all guild members can exchange supplies.
After the contribution, the second group’s warehouse boasts various materials worth 189,000 gold, including two Tier Seven treasures and one Tier Seven flying sword, instantly filling the warehouse.
"Damn, if the Ten Thousand Poison Gang and Poison Dragon Gang still don’t know what’s good for them and insist on digging their heels in, we’ll go hit them for resources too."
"The combined assets of the three major guilds can immediately compensate for the guild’s foundation shortcomings."
The more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
"I hope you all remain stubborn to the end."
After this battle, there were no more conflicts. Once the Celestial Gu Association retreated, the other small guilds didn’t dare to fight.
By the afternoon, the second sister-in-law brought over tens of thousands of people, along with nearly two thousand craftsmen. Combined with the large amount of resources obtained from the Celestial Gu Association, they began building a permanent city and defenses based on the canyon with a lot of knocking and hammering.
The most important thing was the City Defense Array. If this could be completed, and the Four Symbols Thunder God Array from the original headquarters could be moved over, even without support from the Canglan Association, the Thousand Star Hall could withstand the siege of the three major guilds on its own.
After all this time, the secret realm had yet to open. However, the spatial fluctuations were getting noticeably stronger, and it seemed it would open in a day.
Everyone was quite expectant, hoping the secret realm would yield good treasures.
While they were preparing, there was unrest across Ten Thousand Poison Island.
Yue Jingfeng, the president of the Celestial Gu Association, returned to see the destroyed City Defense Array and the plundered majority of the guild warehouse, almost choking in anger. Enraged beyond measure, he immediately contacted the leaders of the Ten Thousand Poison Gang and the Poison Dragon Gang, wanting them to carry out the original agreement to drive the overstepping Canglan Association off the island together.
However, this time, the Ten Thousand Poison Gang and the Poison Dragon Gang, who usually responded very quickly, did not immediately agree. Instead, they said they needed to further understand the situation, thus stalling him.
With the communication cut, Yue Jingfeng stomped a foot, and his explosive Mana shattered the stone hall into pieces, startling many nearby.
Vice President Zhao Jianshen waved his hand to clear the falling roof debris and asked solemnly:
"They don’t agree?"
Yue Jingfeng took a deep breath, nodded, and said:
"They said they need to discuss first."
Another vice president, Lu Wei, said coldly:
"They must be scared. Before figuring out the specifics of Vice President Su Yu’s transformation at Thousand Star Hall, they definitely won’t take risks."
"That’s inevitable."
At this time, Yue Jingfeng forcibly calmed himself down and said in a deep voice:
"Not just them, but the same goes for us. Before we fully understand his transformation Divine Techniques, we must also hold back."
The three fell silent.
After a long time, Yue Jingfeng said:
"Send someone to investigate their situation and determine whether it’s a one-time or a continuous transformation ability."
Lu Wei asked:
"What if it’s a continuous transformation ability?"
Yue Jingfeng gave him a glance and said, word by word, with gritted teeth:
"Then we admit defeat."
"Abandon our foundation here and start anew elsewhere."
Zhao Jianshen opened his mouth and after a while asked:
"Not cooperating with Ten Thousand Poison Gang and Poison Dragon Association?"
Yue Jingfeng said coldly:
"No need. If it’s a continuous transformation ability, do you think they can still stay here?"
"Earth Immortal-level power, even if limited, is still extraordinary. Both Ten Thousand Poison Island and the surrounding areas will become their territory. Other forces will either join or leave; there won’t be a third choice."
....
Besides the Celestial Gu Association, the high-level members of the Ten Thousand Poison Gang and Poison Dragon Gang were equally troubled.
When they first received the news, they were stunned. Their initial reaction was to send someone to confirm its authenticity.
It is now confirmed that the true dragon is real; too many people in Celestial Gu City saw it for it to be fake.
The next thing to confirm is whether this transformation is a one-time event or permanent. If it’s permanent....
As time passed, early the next morning, Su Yu received a message from his subordinates stationed in the secret realm:
"Captain, the secret realm is about to open."
He rushed over and found that everyone else had arrived, waiting at the entrance of the secret realm.
At this time, the space at the entrance of the secret realm was extremely volatile, with layers of waves undulating like a tide. In the deep, shimmering space, a portal was slowly opening, and surging Spiritual Qi was gushing out from it.
By this time, a large number of guild members had already gathered near the secret realm, setting up eight large arrays, four All Heaven Fiery Arrays, and four Green Water Cold Tide Arrays.
"I hope the resources inside are abundant enough."
As time went by, the door to the secret realm gradually opened, until at a certain moment, a formless space wave exploded, and the door to the secret realm fully formed.
"It’s open."
Su Yu immediately ordered:
"First exploration team, get ready, be careful...."
Before he could finish speaking, figures suddenly appeared at the entrance of the secret realm, followed by two Loose Immortals rushing out.
Fire Spirit Elder (Terrifying): Level 136, Elder of the Five Elements Sect.
Attributes: Qi and Blood 320,000, Mana 380,000, Attack Power 8600, Speed 3500 km/h, Magic: Little Five Elements Scripture (Mystical), Five Elements Thunder Skill, Five Elements Fire Escape Skill, Taibai Golden Saber Ban, Earth Pole Flame Ban, Earth Yellow Sand Ban.
Gold Spirit Elder (Terrifying): Level 138, Elder of the Five Elements Sect.
Attributes: Qi and Blood 350,000, Mana 410,000, Attack Power 9200, Speed 3500 km/h, Magic: Little Five Elements Scripture (Mystical), Five Elements Thunder Skill, Five Elements Golden Light Escape Skill, Taibai Golden Saber Ban, Earth Pole Flame Ban, Six Ding Cyan Wood Ban.
"???
Everyone’s mind was filled with question marks.
They had considered many possibilities, speculating about hidden poisons, demon beast bosses, or sealed demons inside, but never expected two Loose Immortal cultivators from a sect to leap out.
Su Yu’s mind spun quickly, almost immediately making a decision, and shouted:
"Do not engage."
The two Loose Immortals, upon seeing people crowding outside, instinctively summoned their Magical Treasures for protection, but did not attack. Instead, they cupped their fists and asked:
"I am Gold Spirit Elder of the Five Elements Sect. May I ask, which sect do esteemed friends belong to?"
Su Yu also cupped his fists in return and said in a deep voice:
"I am Su Yu, a core disciple of the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect on Blue Mountain Island, greetings fellow Daoists!"
"Xuanzhen Immortal Sect?"
Gold Spirit Elder and Fire Spirit Elder glanced at each other, eyes filled with confusion:
"I only heard of Xuanzhen Sect, and among the sects on Blue Mountain Island, none seem to be named Xuanzhen."
The two Loose Immortals quietly discussed it for a moment, then Gold Spirit Elder cupped his fists again and asked:
"Our Five Elements Sect has been secluded in Grotto Heaven for many years, unaware of the changes in the outside world. Young friend, may I ask, which Immortal Sect currently rules Blue Mountain Island?"
