Chapter 9, Nightmare Palace

After a while, footsteps were heard, and an elderly man in a blue robe with white hair and beard emerged from the hall. With kind brows and gentle eyes, he was none other than the elder who had brought him back to the Zhong family.

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"Second brother, you must be joking. The Great Vehicle is second only to the immortals; how could it possibly be frightened away by a mere aura!" Zhong Yun said, his face filled with disbelief.

Replying to the master, the old servant has already delivered the elixir to Young Master Chen

Third brother does not know this, the Nightmare Palace does not allow anyone above the Golden Core stage to enter. Even if someone successfully condenses their Golden Core inside, they will also be forcibly removed by the restrictions of the Nightmare Palace. In the past, in Tian Nan, several immortal cultivation families were unwilling to give up and united a large number of Nascent Souls, attempting to break through the restrictions of the Nightmare Palace from the outside. As a result, they spent half a month and countless spirit stones, but achieved no results whatsoever. In the end, even a Great Ascension being was alarmed, but as soon as they made a move, they were frightened away by a sudden overwhelming aura that appeared within the Nightmare Palace. " The chubby young man replied with a click of his tongue.

I have also heard that there are countless treasures and opportunities within the Nightmare Palace. If one could enter it... Oh no, it seems that the people from the Seven Birds Gate have recognized me; they have already sent someone to report it.

After a little more than half an hour, several passing cultivators also discovered the existence of the black vortex and the enormous palace. Following a stir, they too flew off to report the news.

Zhong stood in front of the palace gate, one hand caressing the blood-red jade bottle, while a contemplative expression appeared on his face

The elder Qing naturally claimed "is"

Not long after, more streaks of light began to shoot across the nearby sky

Thank you, Elder Qing, I shall take my leave now. Zhong Chen did not dare to show any signs of negligence, and after a slight bow, he finally accepted the bottle

Thank you for your guidance, Elder Qing. I will remember it." Upon hearing this, Zhong Chen felt a stir in his heart and respectfully replied

The man in the white robe is none other than the current patriarch of the Zhong family, the Nascent Soul stage expert Zhong Xuanji, whose expression is exceptionally cold at this moment

I certainly know about this matter; otherwise, five years ago, I would not have sent you to bring him back to the Zhong family. This time, as the Nightmare Palace opens, let him have a spot as well. If he can truly use this opportunity to condense a Golden Elixir, even if it is the lowest grade Golden Elixir, it would not be in vain for my planning.

Yes, my lord, I will arrange it right away. With the Nightmare Palace opening early this time, I fear the elders in the clan will fight fiercely among themselves. However, no matter how they argue, they will not dare to deny the clan leader two of the spots. By the way, should we give a heads-up to Zhongyue Peak? After all, Young Master Chen's friend has offended him, and his son is one of the three sons. We wouldn't want to cause any trouble for Young Master Chen later on. " Qing Bo agreed and then asked with a smile. By the way, should we give a heads-up to Zhongyue Peak? After all, Young Master Chen's friend has offended him, and his son is one of the three sons. We wouldn't want to cause any trouble for Young Master Chen later on. " Qing Bo agreed and then asked with a smile.

"Elder Qing, has my father agreed?" Zhong Chen asked, taking a deep breath as he saw the old man appear.

The Nightmarish Palace has only just revealed a small portion of itself, and there is still plenty of time, at least a month, before the entire palace fully descends and becomes accessible, so the group is not in a hurry to rush in.

Indeed, the qualifications of Young Master Chen are far from comparable to those of Young Master Dao Tian. However, if the master wishes to fulfill his aspirations, Young Master Chen must also advance to the Golden Core stage.

The meaning of the last few words spoken by Qingbo is indeed worth his deeper contemplation

"Very well, I have other matters to attend to, so I shall not keep you, Young Master Chen, any longer." Qing Bo nodded, turned, and re-entered the side hall.

Two days later, at Zhong Yun's residence

Additionally, places such as the Golden Pool that can wash the marrow and the Azure Fire Cave that can refine the Azure Fire Eyes, the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion that houses countless puppet armors, and the Poison Dragon Pool that accommodates various spiritual insects, are all great opportunities that are rare and hard to come by. Moreover, the Nightmare Palace is vast beyond measure; these are merely the secret locations that have already been discovered, and many more excellent places have yet to be trodden by anyone.

No wonder there are so many people in the clan jumping around now, especially those direct disciples who consider themselves somewhat qualified said the handsome young man with a grin

Hmph! He truly believes that finding that bottle of mysterious water three years ago was a stroke of luck. If I hadn't had someone deliberately throw it there, how could he have had such an opportunity? After using a bottle of mysterious water, he has only just reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage now, which clearly shows how poor his aptitude is.

In this way, the cultivators of this faction on the wooden boat naturally no longer had any hesitation, and similarly dispatched the fastest individual to maneuver a large disc-shaped magical artifact flying in the opposite direction

The man appears to be in his thirties, with broad shoulders and long hands, prominent brows and deep-set eyes, leaving a lasting and unforgettable impression on anyone who sees him

Well, since Young Master Chen has made a decision, it would not be appropriate for me to obstruct any further. This is the Blood Lipid Pill you requested.

In the side hall, Qing Bo stood respectfully in front of a man in a white robe, with his hands hanging down.

Oh heavens, quickly, I must relay this message back at the earliest opportunity. Now, we can achieve great merit.

Unlike five years ago when he was still a mortal, at this moment, Zhong Chen could clearly sense the terrifying magical power contained within the seemingly calm body of the Qing Bo. Although he is referred to as a servant, he is most likely a powerful figure at the Golden Core stage. It is likely that even the elders of the clan would treat this Qing Bo with great respect.

Half a day later, news regarding the re-emergence of the Nightmare Palace and the imminent dispatch of outstanding disciples from the clan spread throughout the Zhong family, causing an astonishing uproar. Almost everyone was discussing everything related to the Nightmare Palace.

The Nightmare Palace is said to be a secret realm established by a certain mysterious powerful being many years ago, appearing once every sixty years, and it must descend in our Tian Nan Province, although the location of its appearance is random each time

Given so many benefits, why has the clan only sent foundation-building disciples? Wouldn't the elders personally take action to clear everything inside?

"Young Master Chen, the clan leader once promised you that if you achieve the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, you may make a request that is not too excessive. I, your old servant, would like to confirm with you, Young Master Chen, are you certain that you wish to exchange this request for the Blood Lipid Pill? If you use this request now, the next time you make a request, it will only pertain to matters after advancing to the Golden Core stage." Qing Bo asked with a light cough.

"My son, if he cannot even cope with the existence of the same level, then even if he dies, it is well-deserved. There is no need to concern ourselves with this matter any longer. Furthermore, you should also allow Dao Tian to emerge from seclusion, as there are numerous dangers within the Nightmare Palace. Even he must make some preparations first. The matters concerning the Nightmare Palace can also be officially announced to the outside world now," Zhong Xuanji said after some contemplation.

Although Xuezhidan has some value, since I initially promised one requirement, I have fulfilled it. However, it is truly foolish to have applied my promise to someone else; he has forfeited his last chance, and I cannot be blamed for that. It seems that my decision at the time was indeed the right one

The plump young man was very excited as he shared all the information he had gathered with the other two people

What, is this the rumored Nightmare Palace

"Elder Qing, there is no need to persuade me any further; I am certain that I want this Blood Lipid Pill," Zhong Chen replied without hesitation, taking a deep breath.

The group of cultivators on the wooden boat were in a frenzy of excitement, but soon realized that their opponents on the strange birds had already split into two and were racing back the way they came

"This is hard to say whether it is true or false; I did mention that it is said, didn't I? However, one thing is certain: the Nightmarish Palace is a place that even those of the Great Vehicle cannot contend with. Otherwise, why would they need to wait for the opening time of the Nightmarish Palace for a century? They could have used great magical power to force it to remain in this realm long ago" said Zhong Tu, shaking his head.

This... this is the Nightmare Palace, a place that appears in the southern heavens only once every sixty years, and it has unexpectedly manifested here! Quickly, inform the clan about this matter!" The middle-aged man on the wooden boat, upon seeing the shadow of the black palace, suddenly shouted, his face a mix of shock and joy.

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By the way, if Young Master Chen has no pressing matters, it would be better for him to stay within the clan for the time being. If he has time, he might as well visit the Fayuange to purchase some elixirs and magical artifacts, as they may come in handy at some point.

A few days later, at a secluded hall on the highest peak of the Zhong family, Zhong Chen stood quietly at the entrance, seemingly waiting for something, yet his face showed no expression whatsoever

"Master, Young Master Chen is a person of strong emotions. It is normal for him to have some things he cannot let go of, especially since he has not been cultivating for long. However, achieving the completion of the Foundation Establishment stage within five years is quite impressive, and he is barely keeping pace with Young Master Daotian's progress," Elder Qing remarked with a smile.

The Nightmare Palace forms a small world of its own, abundant in various spiritual herbs and materials. It even features a naturally occurring Divine Cauldron Peak, which automatically absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate spiritual elixirs. Each time it is activated, a type of spiritual elixir known as 'Taiyi Dan' flies out from within. It is said that taking this elixir during the process of condensing the Golden Core not only increases the success rate of the condensation but also significantly enhances the quality of the Golden Core, making it an unparalleled spiritual herb that cannot be found anywhere else.