"The Secret Realm will open in five days."
Gu Sheng made the decision.
"We will enter at the first opportunity to gain the upper hand."
Situ Qingfeng smiled.
"Just as I hoped. I have some understanding of the internal structure of the Secret Realm and can guide you to avoid most of the traps."
"Then, in these few days..."
Ye Jianjia looked outside the courtyard worriedly.
"Keep a low profile and observe the movements of all parties."
Gu Sheng said in a deep voice.
"Especially pay attention to Shen Qingyun and the Sun and Moon Sect’s movements."
After discussing for a moment, Gu Sheng and Ye Jianjia transformed back into the appearance of ordinary Martial Artists and quietly left the small courtyard, mingling with the crowd on the outskirts of the village.
Situ Qingfeng stood under an ancient tree outside the village, moonlight filtering through the leaves to cast mottled shadows on his face.
He moved his fingertip slightly, and an invisible sound wave penetrated the night, accurately reaching Gu Sheng’s ear.
"Gu, may I have a word with you?"
Situ Qingfeng’s voice sounded by Gu Sheng’s ear, using a technique of crafting sounds into lines, undetectable by others.
Gu Sheng raised his brow slightly, glancing at Ye Jianjia who was organizing her belongings beside him, and said softly.
"I’ll step out for a moment."
Ye Jianjia waved her hand without lifting her head.
"Go, but don’t wander too far. This place is full of mixed characters."
Gu Sheng nodded, his figure disappearing like a phantom from the spot, reaching Situ Qingfeng’s side with a few leaps.
"Situ, what brings you to call on me late at night?"
Gu Sheng got straight to the point, his gaze piercing as he stared at the other.
Situ Qingfeng did not immediately answer but retrieved an ancient Jade Talisman from his bosom, lightly tracing his finger across it. A soundproofing barrier instantly formed. After completing this, he spoke in a deep voice.
"This concerns the core of the Secret Realm, and caution is necessary."
Gu Sheng’s eyes showed surprise.
"Oh? I would like to hear more."
"Inside the Secret Realm is the Daoist Rhythm left by my late mother."
Situ Qingfeng’s voice was low and hoarse, his eyes filled with pain.
"It can suppress the cultivation of entrants to the Spirit Martial Realm."
Gu Sheng’s pupils shrank suddenly.
"Spirit Martial Realm? This is..."
"When my mother died in battle, I was only at the Spirit Martial Realm."
Situ Qingfeng let out a bitter smile.
"The restriction she left behind was perhaps to protect me."
Gu Sheng’s face grew as serious as iron.
"To set such a restriction, your mother must have been at least at the Peak of the Venerable Realm in her lifetime."
Situ Qingfeng did not deny it, just nodded lightly.
"This secret is known only to the two of us at the moment."
The night wind rustled the leaves.
Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, then suddenly asked.
"Why tell me this?"
"Because we need collaboration."
Light flashed in Situ Qingfeng’s eyes.
"Shen Qingyun, seventh level of the Heavenly Martial Realm, hired by the Lu Family, is lying in wait for us here."

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