Dawn arrived over the Azure Sky Sect.
Mist covered the mountains like a white ocean. The rising sun slowly painted the sky gold, but the normally peaceful sect was filled with excitement and tension.
Thousands of disciples gathered near the Forbidden Valley.
At the center of the valley stood a massive ancient stone gate covered with glowing runes.
This was the entrance to the Azure Moon Secret Realm.
A powerful spatial fluctuation surrounded the gate like invisible waves.
Disciples whispered nervously.
"This realm only opens once every ten years."
"I heard many treasures are hidden inside."
"But many people also die."
Some disciples looked excited.
Others looked terrified.
Meanwhile, Lin Ye stood lazily near the back of the crowd, stretching his arms like he had just woken from a nap.
"Man… cultivation worlds really love dangerous treasure hunts."
Beside him stood Su Qingyue, calm and elegant as always.
Her white sword hung quietly at her waist.
She glanced at Lin Ye.
"Try not to cause trouble inside."
Lin Ye raised an eyebrow.
"Me?"
"I'm the most peaceful person here."
Su Qingyue gave him a cold look.
Lin Ye coughed.
"…Okay maybe second most peaceful."
The Secret Realm Opens
Elder Luo stood before the massive gate.
His voice echoed through the valley.
"Disciples of Azure Sky Sect."
"The Azure Moon Secret Realm will remain open for three days."
"Inside you may find treasures, spirit herbs, and ancient techniques."
He paused seriously.
"But remember…"
"Life and death are your own responsibility."
The crowd swallowed nervously.
Elder Luo raised his hand.
The runes on the gate suddenly began glowing.
The air twisted.
The gate slowly opened.
A swirling vortex appeared inside.
The secret realm had opened.
"Enter!"
Instantly, hundreds of disciples rushed forward.
Like a flood of ants, they jumped into the vortex.
Lin Ye stretched his neck.
"Shall we?"
Su Qingyue nodded.
"Stay close."
Lin Ye grinned.
"Don't worry."
"I always stick close to beautiful women."
She rolled her eyes.
Then both of them jumped into the portal.
Inside the Secret Realm
The world twisted violently.
Space bent like water.
When Lin Ye opened his eyes again—
He stood in a vast ancient forest.
Massive trees reached toward the sky.
Strange spiritual energy filled the air.
In the distance, mountains and ruins could be seen.
The secret realm looked like an ancient forgotten world.
But something felt wrong.
The forest was too quiet.
Lin Ye frowned.
"Where are the others?"
Su Qingyue looked around carefully.
"The portal scatters people randomly."
Lin Ye nodded.
"Good."
She looked at him.
"Why good?"
Lin Ye smiled.
"Less competition for treasure."
Before Su Qingyue could reply—
DING!
The system notification appeared.
Crazy System Mission
MISSION: FIRST TREASURE
Objective: Steal the first major treasure in the secret realm.
Special Condition: The treasure must originally belong to another genius.
Reward:
8,000 EXP
Rare cultivation technique
+10 Luck
Failure: Host will step on dog poop three times in the next 24 hours.
Lin Ye stared at the screen.
"…System."
"This is disgusting."
The system replied calmly.
[Motivation increases success rate.]
Lin Ye sighed.
"Fine."
Treasure Appears
Suddenly—
A bright golden light appeared deep within the forest.
A treasure signal.
Su Qingyue instantly reacted.
"Spirit treasure!"
Lin Ye grinned.
"Race you."
They rushed toward the light.
Soon they reached a clearing.
But they weren't the first ones there.
Five disciples surrounded a glowing stone altar.
On top of the altar floated a beautiful jade box.
A spirit treasure.
One of the disciples shouted happily.
"It's mine!"
But before he could grab it—
A roar exploded from the forest.
A massive Iron Fang Wolf burst out.
Its body was larger than a horse.
Its fangs were like daggers.
The disciples panicked.
"It's a demon beast!"
The wolf attacked instantly.
Chaos erupted.
Lin Ye watched calmly from behind a tree.
"Perfect."
Su Qingyue frowned.
"You're not helping?"
Lin Ye shook his head.
"I'm waiting."
Shameless Strategy
The disciples fought desperately with the wolf.
But the beast was strong.
One disciple was knocked unconscious.
Another ran away.
Soon only one exhausted disciple remained near the altar.
He grabbed the jade box with excitement.
"I got it!"
But before he could celebrate—
A shadow appeared behind him.
"Thanks."
BAM.
Lin Ye knocked him out with a chop to the neck.
He caught the jade box easily.
The wolf turned toward Lin Ye.
Su Qingyue sighed.
"You're unbelievable."
Lin Ye shrugged.
"Efficient."
System Reward
MISSION COMPLETE
Reward:
8,000 EXP
Skill Obtained: Heavenly Thief Hand
Lin Ye blinked.
"Stealing skill?"
He tested it immediately.
WHOOSH.
The jade box vanished into his storage ring like magic.
Lin Ye smiled.
"This system really understands my lifestyle."
Su Qingyue shook her head.
"You're hopeless."
Assassination Begins
Suddenly—
A cold voice echoed from behind them.
"Lin Ye."
Lin Ye turned slowly.
Standing on a rock was Zhao Tianlong.
Behind him stood three loyal disciples.
His eyes burned with hatred.
"You really thought you could survive in the secret realm?"
Su Qingyue frowned.
"Zhao Tianlong."
Zhao Tianlong ignored her.
His sword slowly left its sheath.
"Today…"
"Your corpse will stay here forever."
The air filled with killing intent.
Lin Ye sighed.
"You again?"
Zhao Tianlong roared and attacked.
His sword flashed like lightning.
But Lin Ye used Shadow Step.
WHOOSH.
The sword missed completely.
Lin Ye appeared behind Zhao Tianlong.
"Too slow."
But suddenly—
Another figure appeared above them.
A girl dropped down from a tree branch.
Her red robes fluttered like flames.
Her long black hair danced in the wind.
Her smile was playful.
And extremely dangerous.
She looked around the battlefield with interest.
"Wow."
"What a lively scene."
Everyone froze.
Zhao Tianlong frowned.
"Who are you?"
The girl laughed softly.
"Me?"
She bowed dramatically.
"I am Mu Ling'er."
Then she added cheerfully.
"Princess of the Demon Moon Sect."
Shock exploded across the clearing.
Demon Sect?!
Su Qingyue instantly drew her sword.
But Mu Ling'er didn't seem worried at all.
Instead—
Her eyes landed on Lin Ye.
She looked him up and down.
Then suddenly smiled mischievously.
"Well well…"
"So you're the famous Lin Ye."
Lin Ye blinked.
"You know me?"
Mu Ling'er giggled.
"You slapped Zhao Tianlong in public."
"How could I not know?"
Then she leaned closer.
Her voice soft and teasing.
"You're even more handsome than the rumors."
Lin Ye coughed.
"…Thank you."
Su Qingyue's eyebrow twitched.
Mu Ling'er continued smiling.
"You know…"
"I like shameless men."
The tension in the air became extremely strange.
Zhao Tianlong's face turned ugly.
"Enough flirting!"
"This has nothing to do with you!"
Mu Ling'er shrugged.
"You're right."
Then she suddenly pointed at the jade box in Lin Ye's hand.
"But that treasure does."
Her smile became dangerous.
"I want it."
Lin Ye sighed.
"Of course you do."
Three powerful enemies now surrounded him.
Zhao Tianlong.
Three disciples.
And a mysterious Demon Sect princess.
The battle atmosphere exploded instantly.
Inside his mind—
The system rang again.
Ultimate Chaos Mission
MISSION: CHAOS KING
Objective: Escape this situation while stealing another treasure.
Reward:
Heaven Rank Martial Technique
Lin Ye grinned slowly.
"System…"
"I think this is going to be fun."
He cracked his knuckles.
Then suddenly grabbed Su Qingyue's wrist.
"Run."
She blinked.
"WHAT—"
BOOM.
Lin Ye threw a smoke bomb.
The entire forest exploded into white smoke.
When it cleared—
Lin Ye and Su Qingyue had vanished.
Mu Ling'er laughed loudly.
"Oh?"
"How interesting."
She licked her lips playfully.
"Lin Ye…"
"This game just started."
Chapter End
Deep within the secret realm…
Ancient ruins began to awaken.
Hidden beasts stirred.
And far above the forest—
A pair of mysterious eyes watched everything.
A calm voice whispered in the darkness.
"Yes…"
"The chaos has begun."