The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 292 - 177 "Heavenly Ladder"_2

Unless she hid extremely well, how could a deranged woman preside over an Immortal Sect like Yunxiao Palace?

Tu Jin’s lips curled into a slight smile: "There are. Their position is due north, where there resides a giant elephant with a rather bad temper. The last time the secret realm opened, it killed quite a few people."

Both of them clearly had no interest in joining the commotion, so they continued on their way head down. However, the further east they walked, the clearer the sound of the giant beast became. Apparently, it was also heading south, tormenting countless teams of humans along the way.

Passing through a thicket, she suddenly whispered and stopped Tu Jin, pointing into the forest. Understanding her gesture, they both sought cover and stealthily approached.

The forest was right beside a small river. As soon as she approached, she heard a familiar voice bellowing: "Ling Rongnan, have you gone mad? We were classmates for ten years, and you betray me in this secret realm?"

She stealthily glanced over, and the speaker was indeed Pang Hai, his leg bandaged and his left arm amputated at the shoulder, with only Wang Yue left by his side. This gaunt man also looked no better than him, with a sword wound on his chest and a pale face, clearly having lost too much blood. Wei Mazi and someone with the last name Qian were nowhere to be seen, presumably already fallen victim to the enemy.

She also knew that Pang Hai had trusted the wrong person, and it was only a matter of time before this happened, but she did not expect it to come so quickly; it was only the third day into the secret realm.

Ling Rongnan and his team were all injured, obviously in pain, but looking at Pang Hai’s condition, he seemed much more at ease physically and emotionally: "Quit the nonsense, this is what we do in the secret realm! Ten years of classmates, ha, merely superficial buddies. Did you think I didn’t know that it was your father who framed mine and had him thrown in jail? Well, out of old times’ sake, I’ll let you off quickly!"

Ling Rongnan’s team, like the trio guarding the entrance of the secret realm, were specialized in betrayal. Others come in search of treasures, they come to rob. Ning Xiaoxian couldn’t help but think of a small story, it is said that during America’s cowboy era, many dreamers went to the western wilderness to pan for gold. One person also went, but instead of panning for gold, he opened a small tavern in the gold mining area. Years later, while the gold-seekers returned empty-handed, the tavern earned a fortune from the gold seekers’ money.

People entering this secret realm came for the treasures, undoubtedly bringing their best weapons and medicine. Ling Rongnan’s group, however, came for Silver Coins and treasures, intending to kill for loot. His methods could not be said to be neither ruthless nor pragmatic.

Among mortals, there are no lack of clever and talented people. She sighed inwardly, gave Tu Jin a look, and the two turned around and left without disturbing anyone.

Pang Hai’s fate was sealed. But his destiny was not in her hands. She also had no time for meddling.

They had gone far away before she took a deep breath and asked Tu Jin, "Where exactly are we going?"

This man had saved her, so logically he was a friend not a foe. However, the aura emanating from him was vaguely hostile, and he killed without any warning, so she remained alert.

Tu Jin seemed to understand and glanced at her, replying: "Heavenly Ladder."

What did he mean, weren’t they already within the secret realm known as "Heavenly Ladder"?

"Just follow me."

The day inside the secret realm lasted only a short four hours, with the remaining eight hours belonging to night. They had already been on the road for more than two hours, and so night had fallen again.

When they finally stopped, the bright moon was hanging in the treetops. Tonight, as always, the moonlight was enticing.

Tu Jin looked up at the moon, then suddenly said: "It never rains here."

They climbed up a hill and now stood on the edge of a cliff. Below, was a pitch-dark forest, where she knew many monsters laid hidden, waiting to tear intruders to shreds. This was the desire of the secret realm’s owner, so it was also their wish.

She looked at Tu Jin, trying to figure out what he intended. He didn’t seem like a lunatic; there must be a reason for bringing her to the cliff in the middle of the night.

Then Ning Xiaoxian witnessed a horrifying scene:

Tu Jin stood on the last rock on the edge of the cliff, then lifted his leg, stepping—firmly standing on mid-air!

Extraordinary people must do extraordinary deeds, she bit her lip, reminding herself not to overreact, and then watched as Tu Jin walked step by step upwards. His demeanor was as if he was stepping on stairs, yet there was clearly nothing under his feet!

Then, he turned around and said to Ning Xiaoxian: "It’s just a Blinding Technique. Follow my steps, just step up."

Where was Tu Jin taking her? Instinctively, she felt it had something to do with the Moonlight Cup, and she decided to follow. There was no particular reason, just a feeling.

F**k, had she ever mentioned to anyone that she had acrophobia?!

Ning Xiaoxian gritted her teeth and also stood on the rock furthest on the edge of the cliff. She had a good memory and clearly remembered how Tu Jin took his first step up.

Imitating Tu Jin, she too lifted her leg, stepped forward, and then—sure enough, stepped onto a solid platform.

Yet, looking down, there was still nothing there!

She took a deep breath, moved her feet, and step by step walked up on "air." The feeling was really... terrible.

The bright moon was in the sky, and step by step, she walked towards Heaven.

Heavenly Ladder.

If mortals knew that the name they inadvertently gave this secret realm fit its true essence so well, they would probably be so shocked their eyes would pop out!(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)