Dragon Pool Secret Realm.
This was a renowned secret realm in the Divine Realm, with many cultivators venturing there annually for exploration.
Cultivation inherently relied on opportunities. Seizing a good opportunity could lead to rapid breakthroughs, whereas adhering strictly to conventions only resulted in stagnation.
Unless one belonged to a super sect with disciples from exceptionally wealthy backgrounds, they could bypass this risk and reap rewards effortlessly.
Ordinary disciples typically sought out secret realms of varying scales for exploration.
They generally traveled in teams, and under normal circumstances, fatal injuries were rare.
After all, they were venturing into familiar secret realms. To enter a significantly more dangerous one meant a high probability of death.
However, as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. The more perilous the secret realm, the greater the potential gains, and consequently, the greater the risks.
The Dragon Pool Secret Realm was considered one of the three most dangerous secret realms in the Divine Realm. It was typically frequented by cultivators at the Divine Lord and Divine King realms, with Divine Emperor powerhouses occasionally seen leading expeditions.
As for Divine Venerables, they did not venture here as it was no longer necessary.
Upon reaching the Divine Venerable realm, there were no further breakthroughs to be sought through external opportunities. Moreover, no one knew what lay at the deepest parts of the Dragon Pool Secret Realm; no one had ever reached the very end.
As for the dangers within, and whether Divine Venerables could withstand them, no one dared to test it.
Divine Emperors could only reach halfway, leading to assumptions that Divine Venerables certainly wouldn't be able to reach the deepest parts.
This was why no Divine Venerables explored here.
The Dragon Pool Secret Realm welcomed a group of people today, among whom were two at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm.
"Young Master, this is the Dragon Pool Secret Realm," Gu Xinyi said, pointing to the entrance of the Dragon Pool Secret Realm.
"Where did you encounter the man in black?" Xia Feng's divine sense was fully unleashed, sweeping towards the deepest parts of the Dragon Pool Secret Realm.
Just as his divine sense was about to reach the deepest point, a force seemed to backlash.
There was something unusual about the depths.
Could the Holy Lord have used Gu Xinyi to lure him to the Dragon Pool Secret Realm?
Was the objective to reach the deepest point?
"I met him at the entrance. I was over there, and the man in black glanced at me from over there."
Gu Xinyi pointed to the left of a stone, indicating where she had been, and also pointed out the location of the man in black.
Xia Feng found no clues, nor any lingering aura.
The Holy Lord's aura upon arriving here had been erased. Perhaps he feared Xia Feng would remember the scent?
"Whether you deliberately lured me here or it was unintentional, I must explore the deepest parts," Xia Feng thought to himself.
Having decided to head to the deepest parts, Xia Feng turned to Wanming Zhizhu and the others, instructing them, "Wait for me outside. I'm going to the deepest parts to take a look."
"Yes, Young Master." Everyone responded.
Gu Xinyi wanted to speak up and advise him to be careful, but found herself unable to. It felt as if saying so would be an exaggeration.
After all, Xia Feng was a Divine Emperor. Advising him to be careful would be rather condescending to a Divine Emperor.
Xia Feng gave his instructions and walked directly into the Dragon Pool Secret Realm. His figure flickered and quickly disappeared.
Watching Xia Feng proceed inward, Lao Tiangou found a spot to sit and said, "Let's start a fire and roast some meat. I have the seasonings from Young Master and the Maotai wine from True Master Zhang."
Lao Tiangou's words resonated with everyone. As for what seasonings Young Master referred to, everyone except Pu Buqi was clueless.
"Lao Tiangou, what are these seasonings from Young Master?" Li Mo asked first.
"Go catch a few beasts, and I guarantee you'll eat the most fragrant meat. Paired with Maotai wine, it'll be a delicacy fit for the heavens," Lao Tiangou chuckled.
Although Li Mo and Wanming Zhizhu were both at the late-stage Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm, it didn't hinder their camaraderie as peers. They were all Xia Feng's subordinates, and in terms of seniority, Lao Tiangou ranked higher than both of them.
Li Mo's interest had already been piqued by Lao Tiangou. He nodded and said with a smile, "Alright, I'll go now."
As soon as Li Mo finished speaking, he vanished from their sight.
"Such speed, what is that Upper God's cultivation level?" Gu Xinyi exclaimed, watching Li Mo disappear before her eyes.
"Him? He's a Divine Venerable at Great Perfection," Lao Tiangou replied nonchalantly.
"Divine Venerable Great Perfection?" Gu Xinyi was slightly surprised.
However, this surprise was fleeting. Xia Feng was a Divine Emperor, so it was perfectly normal for him to have a subordinate at the Great Perfection of the Divine Venerable realm.
"Yes, he is. And that's Wanming Zhizhu," Lao Tiangou nodded, pointing to Wanming Zhizhu, who sat silently beside him, and introduced him.
Gu Xinyi: ...
Gu Xinyi was numb. Previously, it was difficult to even encounter a late-stage Divine Venerable, and Divine Venerables at Great Perfection were practically non-existent. Now, there were two acting as followers.
Beneath the Divine Emperor, even the strong were considered weak.
Li Mo returned as quickly as he had left.
As he reappeared, he was carrying two plump wolves, which he threw onto the ground. "These are herbivorous wolves. Their meat is the most delicious. Is this meat good enough?"
"Yes, yes." Lao Tiangou chuckled and personally took action, swiftly removing the spoiled parts.
Pu Buqi quickly joined the effort. After all, they were both seasoned gourmands, and their movements were quite agile.
Gu Xinyi felt a bit embarrassed and also joined in to lend a hand.
Once the few of them had finished cleaning the wolves, stripping them bare, they prepared to... start the fire and roast the meat.