Xu Changge tapped the table with her finger, one tap after another.
She recalled the potential opponents she might encounter within the Zhenyi Secret Realm.
"First, those who can enter are undoubtedly the elites of the Qi Refinement Stage, with their Realms likely above Qi Refining Stage - Seventh Level, meaning our competitors are all Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase Cultivators."
"Those Cultivator Families are fine, but the Disciples of the Six Upper Sects are the most troublesome."
"If we get into a conflict with them, it will be problematic."
"I know the most about the Qingzhu Sword Sect; their Disciples are all Sword Cultivators, powerful in actual combat. When we enter the Zhenyi Secret Realm, we will be using the quota provided by the Qingzhu Sword Sect."
"Chiyun Sect Disciples are the most united and extremely protective of their own; it's best to stay away from them if you encounter them."
"Most of the Disciples from the Shenfu Sect and Dan Ding Sect are Talisman Masters and Alchemists; although their combat strength isn't strong, they have many methods."
"Most of the Disciples in the Xianyin Pavilion are female Disciples; they are skilled in musical rhythm, using musical instruments as their attack method. Those unfamiliar with them are very likely to suffer losses when facing them."
"Finally, there's the Beast Controlling Sect; each of them has a Protector Spirit Beast, which is equivalent to having an extra henchman of the same Realm out of nowhere."
After introducing the Six Upper Sects, Xu Changge also mentioned some Cultivation Families affiliated with the Six Upper Sects.
However, although they have Family support, their threat is not significant.
After listening for a long time, Su Bai raised a question.
"What about the Zhenyi Secret Realm itself? What dangers are there? You only talked about the Cultivators…"
After Su Bai voiced her question, Xu Changge counter-questioned Su Bai.
"Do you think the Six Upper Sects are a monolithic entity?"
Su Bai instinctively wanted to say no, that it was impossible; even close friends and Family have conflicts of interest.
Sects have been established for how many years? There must be more minor frictions behind the scenes.
However, Su Bai did not voice it.
She just shook her head gently, indicating that she didn't know, her eyes clear, as if she understood nothing.
Xu Changge looked at the clear foolishness in Su Bai's eyes.
Naturally, she didn't believe Su Bai knew nothing.
In Xu Changge's view, Su Bai was a Loose Cultivator from a small place, so her knowledge of the Cultivation world was certainly not extensive.
But she was very cautious.
She prioritized stability in all matters, and as long as there was the slightest disturbance, she would choose to observe first.
This caution allowed Su Bai to Cultivate steadily until now.
Since Su Bai didn't speak, Xu Changge wouldn't expose her.
She continued to explain:
"The competition within the Six Upper Sects is very fierce; they only maintain superficial peace in Zhang Country."
"In fact, the Disciples privately provoke each other."
"It's just that the Elders of the Sects don't participate."
"In this Zhenyi Secret Realm, the complex environment and Yao Beasts present in the Secret Realm are only the easiest to deal with. If you accidentally get caught in the competition between the Six Upper Sects, your life will not be safe."
It's normal for Sects to have competition.
Moreover, if a few people disappear in the Secret Realm, no one will know, which will make many Disciples bolder.
But more importantly,
Some Family Disciples will choose to act as henchmen to curry favor with Sect Disciples…
This reduces the conflicts between Sects, merely transferring them to the Families affiliated with the Sects.
Su Bai's mouth twitched as she listened.
These Sect people are truly ruthless.
But this has already become a kind of unwritten rule.
Family conflicts will not involve the Sect.
Conflicts among the younger generation will not escalate to the Sect Elders; they solve their own problems.
Sects cannot risk a School that has existed for thousands of years for the sake of underlying interests.
"Uh, but listening to you, if we go to the Zhenyi Secret Realm, we'll definitely clash with those Sect Disciples. What if nothing happens to us, even if those Sect Elders don't trouble us, we'll still be targeted, right?"
Su Bai was mainly worried about this.
Although Xu Changge spoke nicely, saying that conflicts caused by Disciples would not be managed by the Sect, who knows if some old fogey wouldn't care about their reputation?
However, Su Bai's words made Xu Changge laugh.
Xu Changge lightly raised her arm, covering half of her face with her sleeve, her laughter melodious.
"You still haven't understood the Zhenyi Secret Realm."
Xu Changge shook her head slightly.
"What is the most important thing in the Zhenyi Secret Realm? It's Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine."
"But do you think the Disciples who are truly valued in those Sects would lack Foundation Establishment Pills, or even need Foundation Establishment Pills?"
"!"
These words enlightened Su Bai.
Yes, Disciples valued by the Sect would naturally have Foundation Establishment Pills distributed by the Sect.
Or even gifted by their own Master.
Some Genius Disciples, relying on High Grade Spiritual Roots, or even Earthly Spiritual Roots and other top-tier Aptitudes, can achieve Foundation Establishment without the aid of Foundation Establishment Pills.
So these Disciples who come to the Secret Realm are naturally the type who are not valued and have to struggle on their own.
After they obtain the Spirit Medicine, they still have to hand over a portion to the Sect.
They serve as the Sect's herb-picking boys.
For these people, even if they die in the Zhenyi Secret Realm, would the Sect care even a little?
Absolutely not.
"It's a bit dark…"
This made Su Bai feel some sympathy for these low-level Disciples.
They worked hard to Cultivate to the Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase, risking their lives for Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine, but in reality, they were just making wedding dresses for others.
They seemed to have little difference from Loose Cultivators like herself.
However, this also made Su Bai realize something.
That is, the Zhenyi Secret Realm will undoubtedly be quite brutal.
Few people will have concerns; everyone is striving for Foundation Establishment. Once someone obtains the Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine and it becomes known, they will become the target of all.
Damn! Isn't this the same as being outside?
Outside, having Foundation Establishment spiritual items makes one prone to encountering robber cultivators.
If you obtain Foundation Establishment spiritual items in the Zhenyi Secret Realm, you are still easily targeted by Sect Disciples!
Su Bai cursed inwardly.
After Xu Changge explained the stakes involved, the two also became busy.
First, regarding Talismans and Medicinal Pills, these two are consumables, so naturally, more preparations are needed.
In the Qi Refinement Stage, the main attack method is Talismans.
Compared to manipulating Magical Artifacts and using Spells, Talismans are simply too convenient.
It's just that ordinary Qi Refining Cultivators are poor, with shallow pockets, and don't have that many Spirit Stones to spend freely.
Su Bai is different; she can draw Talismans and Alchemize herself.
She has already grown a lot of Materials herself, achieving self-sufficiency.
As for Magical Artifacts,
For offensive Magical Artifacts, if any are damaged, find an Artifact Refiner to repair them, or simply buy a better new one.
Defensive Magical Artifacts are also indispensable.
Su Bai checked and found she had a top-grade defensive Magical Artifact, and a Meteorite Iron Heavy Sword comparable to a High Grade Magical Artifact.
She also had a Demonic Path Magical Artifact, the Resentful Soul Nail, that couldn't see the light of day.
Her attack methods were a bit singular; it would be best to get another offensive Magical Artifact.
This was not something to worry about.
Tianyun City was large enough.
There were also many Artifact Refiners, fully capable of crafting a Magical Artifact that suited her.
If all else failed, she could still go to the Wanbao Pavilion to buy a ready-made one.
Moreover, there were still two years until the Zhenyi Secret Realm opened, which was ample time.
As Su Bai was thinking this, Xu Changge reminded her.
"We need to go to the Qingzhu Sword Sect first, because the quota for entering the Secret Realm is in their hands, so we need to go together."
"And the Qingzhu Sword Sect also needs time to collect the list of Disciples going to the Secret Realm, but the Qingzhu Sword Sect will not wait for us; we need to go in advance."
"So, we can only stay in Tianyun City for half a year."
This makes time tight!
It should be said that there isn't enough time at all!
Hearing Xu Changge's words, Su Bai already wanted to curse.
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