In the Eastern Continent, there were countless hidden realms.

They were often tucked away in small spatial cracks in places where spiritual energy was dense.

Some of these realms were tightly controlled by powerful cultivators and opened only periodically.

Because secret realms were so common there, even less talented cultivators had a good chance at making breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage or higher.

To control the power balance and prevent a flood of Spirit Ascension stage cultivators, elite sects in the Eastern Continent placed powerful Immortal-level restrictions on these realms.

As a result of their actions…

Every five thousand years, very precious secret realms would appear, while others became almost impossible to find.

Despite this rarity, new secret realms often emerged in different locations, sometimes more quickly than the upper-class sects could manage.

However, these sects never gave up the chase, knowing that if they did, other determined cultivators would seize the opportunity to explore these mystical pocket realms and boost their cultivation.

Many of these secret realms in the Eastern Continent contained vital ingredients needed to concoct Spirit Ascension Pills.

These pills were incredibly valuable because they gave Nascent Soul cultivators with a Celestial Soul Heart or an Elemental Harmony Core a much better chance of advancing to the earth-path Spirit Ascension stage.

The worth of these pills to any cultivator or sect was beyond measure.

Then there were legacy caves.

These mystical and ancient structures were a key part of the cultivation world.

Unlike secret realms, which usually existed in parallel dimensions or hidden spaces, legacy caves were part of the physical world but stayed hidden through powerful enchantments and natural disguises.

These caves were treasure troves of ancient wisdom, valuable artifacts, and martial legacies left by legendary cultivators!

Yang Wei and his allies were searching for one of these legacy caves.

In a place like the Eastern Continent, finding one was like looking for a needle in a vast sea──nearly impossible.

“We’re here…” said Yang Wei.

After trekking through much of the Great Wulong Forest, they finally reached the location of the legacy cave they had been searching for.

Normally, Yang Wei would have given up on finding something so well hidden, but with the Moon Dragon Seal, he knew finding the Moon Nectar Flower would be easy.

Initially, he believed this divine flower would be hidden in a secret realm.

However, after understanding how common secret realms were in the Eastern Continent, he realized that if Fairy Su Meirong was as clever as people said, she would have thought the same thing he did──hide a precious item in a seemingly ordinary place.

It wasn’t exactly hiding in plain sight; it was like hiding it in a place that didn’t exist.

The two Core disciples standing behind Huang Xiuwen looked at what was supposed to be a legacy cave and felt unimpressed.

Compared to secret realms, it seemed like an extremely ordinary place.

“Seriously? This is the legacy cave we’ve been tirelessly searching for?”

He Yaqi clearly sounded unhappy.

It felt like a waste of effort──there was no way such an average forest structure would have anything amazing.

Xu Haocheng looked equally disappointed.

“This can’t be the legacy cave. It just looks like a small beast cave. The best thing we might find here won’t even compare to the spirit plants and herbs in a common secret realm. What a disappointment.”

The only reason he hadn’t fully expressed his anger was because Elder Huang Xiuwen was present.

Mu Lin, sitting comfortably on Yang Wei’s shoulders with her hands resting gently on his head, also thought the cave looked very ordinary. She even squinted her eyes, but nothing impressive stood out──it was just like any other part of the forest.

She knocked Yang Wei’s head very gently.

“Darling, this looks so ordinary.”

Mu Lingxi didn’t know what to say to defend Yang Wei.

She leaned close to him and asked, “Is a legacy cave really here? Or were you just saying that to throw them off?”

She wasn’t sure, since they had already formed a temporary but trustworthy alliance with Huang Xiuwen and her disciples, so it made no sense to lie to them at this point.

Yang Wei, who had been silent all this time, simply chuckled.

“I thought you, of all people, would be able to tell, Lingxi.”

“Hm?” Mu Lingxi tilted her head. “Tell what?”

“Here…”

Yang Wei handed the Moon Dragon Seal to Mu Lingxi.

As soon as she touched the artifact, her eyes were bathed in the spiritual glow of the legacy cave, revealing its true nature.

It was like unfolding a world from an envelope!

With just one pull, she could see everything!

“Wow…”

Mu Lingxi then remembered an important detail about legacy caves.

From the outside, they often blend seamlessly into the natural landscape, appearing as cliffs, waterfalls, dense thickets, or even the roots of ancient trees. However, those with keen senses or spiritual perception could spot subtle signs of their presence──like a high concentration of spiritual energy, an ancient aura, or mystical symbols faintly carved into nearby stones or plants.

In this case, however, there were none of these signs.

Su Meirong hadn’t used any powerful spiritual seals to hide the legacy cave.

“Spiritual Resonance!”

Mu Lingxi had the answer.

Fairy Su Meirong adjusted the cave to match certain spiritual frequencies. Only people with the compatible spiritual energy or a special treasure, like a key or token, could connect with the cave and find its entrance.

In this case, it was the Moon Dragon Seal!

Still, Xu Haocheng remained skeptical.

He gently tapped Huang Xiuwen on the shoulder and whispered to her.

“Master, something doesn’t feel right here. What kind of place is this legacy cave supposed to be? Something this rare in our Supreme Continent shouldn’t be found so easily. What if there’s no such thing as a legacy cave and they have another plan in mind?”

Huang Xiuwen listened with a serious expression.

“Even though that’s true, they haven’t done anything wrong yet. The Su Clan Seal the man has is definitely authentic, and what they said about the nature of legacy caves on our continent makes sense. They might have experience in finding these caves.”

She placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and her eyes narrowed as she looked at Yang Wei’s back.

“However, if it turns out this is somehow all a hoax, I won’t hesitate to kill all of them.”

That was all Xu Haocheng needed to hear.

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Yang Wei casually turned to the three doubting disciples behind him and grinned.

“Alright, which one of you wants to go in first?”

“…”

A moment of silence followed.

It lasted a few breaths of time.

All of a sudden, this made Yang Wei’s offer sound more suspicious than he had presented it.

He Yaqi raised an eyebrow dramatically and leaned forward a bit.

“Do you really think we’re just going to do what you say and enter this place? Do you think we’re that stupid?”

“Yes, of course.” Yang Wei nodded.

He Yaqi immediately glared at him, her face furious.

The white-haired fellow confidently placed his hands on his waist and puffed his chest out, standing like someone of a senior generation.

“Come on, why would you doubt someone with a face as innocent as mine? Do I, Yang Wei, really look like someone who would lie?”

Without hesitation, as if they were programmed to answer that question, Mu Lin and Mu Lingxi both responded.

“Yes.”

Those words hit Yang Wei hard──like knives stabbing from behind. He placed a hand on his chest and dramatically lowered his head.

“I would expect such harshness from Lingxi, but Lin’er, my beloved, would you really treat me like a liar? Has my love not been truthful enough?”

He even made his voice sound sickly to add to his fake distress.

Mu Lin folded her arms and rolled her eyes. “Oh please, you don’t have to be honest for us to love each other. Unlike you, I’m just stating the truth.”

Huang Xiuwen inspected them with an expressionless face, not appreciating the off-topic banter.

“Can we please focus on the main task?”

Everyone immediately turned their attention to her.

Stepping forward, Huang Xiuwen drew her sword elegantly.

“It’s my responsibility as an elder to ensure my disciples’ safety. I, Huang Xiuwen, am not afraid of any tricks you may have up your sleeves. I will lead the way.”

There was no hesitation──her body language exuded confidence.

As Huang Xiuwen entered the legacy cave, she suddenly found herself in a sprawling maze of tunnels and chambers.

“What?! Is this Spatial Daoist arts?”

Each space was rich with spiritual energy, giving off a mystical feel. Ancient carvings adorned the age-old walls, and the air carried the soothing fragrance of rare spirit herbs and the gentle sound of trickling water.

It felt like the perfect place for cultivation and meditation.

“Hmm…”

Still somewhat amazed, Huang Xiuwen glanced back and noticed that the entrance had vanished──not exactly gone, more like it was there but invisible.

“It’s safe, you can all co──!!”

Huang Xiuwen halted as she heard growling sounds of beasts.

When she turned around to look at the creatures, she spotted a pack of red-furred monsters. They had three horns, glowing red eyes, and monstrously huge, sharp claws that looked like they could slice through steel.

Huang Xiuwen took a sword stance and sharpened her spiritual senses.

Outside the legacy cave, Yang Wei yawned tiredly while carrying Mu Lin.

“Are you getting tired, sweetie?” Mu Lin asked, gently leaning down to caress his cheek.

“No, you’re fine up there…” Yang Wei replied.

Xu Haocheng stepped forward, concern and frustration all over his face. “Something better not have happened to the elder!”

“Hmph! What he said!” He Yaqi chimed in, showing support.

Yang Wei held out a hand to block Xu Haocheng’s path.

“Your elder is a 2nd-path cultivator, yes? Have some faith.”

He smiled frigidly.

In a way, Xu Haocheng almost felt threatened.

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