My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 372 - 52: Entering the Secret Realm

Upon hearing Jun Wu’s words, Gu Qingqing nodded, fully in agreement.

"I think so too. Master doesn’t seem like the sect master of one of the four major Immortal Sects at all. He’s very kind to both me and Senior Brother, except for being a bit naggy. Everything else is quite nice." Thinking about Lou Mingyu’s expression of utter despair while being nagged by Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, Gu Qingqing couldn’t help but curl her lips into a smile.

Seeing Gu Qingqing happy, Jun Wu also nodded and turned to talk about other matters with her.

...

Apart from Gu Qingqing and the others discussing the Imperial Secret Realm, others were also discussing this matter.

Huashang Peak, Song Xinrong’s cave residence.

Song Xinrong and Zhong Hanyang sat facing each other, also discussing the Imperial Secret Realm at this moment.

Previously, to cause trouble for Gu Qingqing, Song Xinrong and Zhong Hanyang also went to Tianqi City. However, she didn’t expect Lou Mingyu to follow Gu Qingqing the entire time, and since the Tianqi Forest is vast, they hardly encountered each other and left unwillingly.

What frustrated her even more was that after training in the Tianqi Forest for a while, she only got her cultivation closer to the True Immortal Realm but didn’t break through!

If it weren’t for receiving a message from her master, she would have wanted to stay in the Tianqi Forest until she advanced to the True Immortal Realm.

"Junior Sister Song, don’t be upset. For your age, having such cultivation is already impressive, and the Imperial Secret Realm opens once every five years. The Immortal Qi inside is much denser than outside. You will definitely break through to the True Immortal Realm inside." Zhong Hanyang quickly consoled Song Xinrong, who appeared gloomy.

"I know, Brother Zhong, don’t worry. I’ll pull myself together." With a feeble smile, Song Xinrong forced herself to look spirited.

Seeing her like this, Zhong Hanyang felt even more sympathetic. He had witnessed Song Xinrong’s hard work during their training together, which made him like her even more and not want to see her suffer. He wished he could offer everything he had to her.

"This time in the Secret Realm, I heard we’ll also encounter disciples from the other three Immortal Sects. I wonder how they’ll be to get along with?" Song Xinrong looked worried, but secretly she was planning that once inside the Secret Realm, she could meet disciples from the other three sects. With her looks, she would surely attract more male helpers. She needed to plan well.

Zhong Hanyang had also entered the Imperial Secret Realm before, and recalling the scenes when encountering disciples from the other three sects, he showed a hint of hesitation and reluctance, which he suppressed. "Junior Sister Song, don’t worry. You are so beautiful that disciples from other sects will definitely not hurt you!"

He feared that if he told the truth, Song Xinrong would become afraid and stressed. So he comforted her, and of course, in his mind, Song Xinrong was the most beautiful. He believed others would feel the same way and fall for her, although the thought made him slightly uncomfortable. But thinking about treating Song Xinrong well, he endured it.

"Really?" Song Xinrong looked at Zhong Hanyang expectantly, seeming a bit nervous, but she believed he was right. "Will someone really fall in love with me?"

Being looked at by Song Xinrong like this, Zhong Hanyang felt his bones go soft, and his heart raced. He wished he could give his heart to her. "Of course, Junior Sister Song, rest assured!"

"But Miss Gu is much prettier than me. If disciples from the other three sects see Miss Gu, they definitely won’t like me." Song Xinrong’s eyes flashed with a dark light, and she said somewhat dejectedly.

Hearing Song Xinrong mention Gu Qingqing, Zhong Hanyang’s mind also recalled her, and he had to admit Song Xinrong was right. Gu Qingqing did seem prettier, but when he thought of how Gu Qingqing completely ignored him, he felt she was just an empty shell and couldn’t compare to Song Xinrong.

"Junior Sister Song, don’t belittle yourself. Although Gu Qingqing is beautiful, her heart is vicious and can’t compare to you. As long as people aren’t blind, they’ll surely like you." He excitedly grabbed Song Xinrong’s hand and said earnestly.

Song Xinrong was startled by Zhong Hanyang’s abruptness. Seeing her hand held by him, a quick flash of disdain crossed her eyes. She quickly withdrew her hand from his grasp and looked at him fearfully.

"Brother Zhong, you..." She glanced at him and lowered her eyes, looking pitifully.

"Junior Sister Song, I’m sorry I got a bit carried away. Don’t be afraid or angry with me, I will be careful." Zhong Hanyang was purely too excited. Seeing Song Xinrong’s reaction, he was scared she might dislike him, so he hastily explained.

"I know you didn’t mean to, Brother Zhong," she cautiously peeked at him, then quickly lowered her head, revealing a beautiful white neck, and softly said, "I, I’m not angry with you."

Hearing her words made Zhong Hanyang’s heart leap with joy. As his gaze fell on her neck, his throat tightened, and he involuntarily gulped. Realizing his reaction might offend her, he quickly spoke up, "Junior Sister Song, don’t worry, I have a few small items here for you. Take them with you into the Secret Realm, they’ll be of help."

As he spoke, Zhong Hanyang took out three items and showed them to Song Xinrong.

"This is a protective jade pendant I had made by the people of Linghua Peak, which can withstand three attacks from someone in the Golden Immortal Realm. This jade scroll stores an attack of the Golden Immortal Realm level; as long as you crush the jade scroll, you can release it. This is an array plate I came across by chance, which will form a killing array when activated, capable of killing those below the Golden Immortal Realm or any spirit beast. Take these for self-protection," Zhong Hanyang explained in detail about the three items and handed them to Song Xinrong one by one.

Song Xinrong had also received an Immortal Artifact for self-defense from her master, but Zhong Hanyang’s thoughtful gesture left her with no reason to refuse, although she appeared careful on the surface.

"Brother Zhong, won’t giving me these things affect your own safety?" She looked at Zhong Hanyang with concern, seemingly worried about causing any trouble for him.

"No, I have other items for self-defense. You don’t need to worry." Seeing that Song Xinrong was still concerned about him, Zhong Hanyang was deeply touched and immediately waved his hand, saying, "Junior Sister Song, quickly put these away. As long as you’re safe, I’ll be relieved."

Song Xinrong hesitated for a moment; seeing this, Zhong Hanyang directly placed the three items into a storage bag and forcibly handed it to Song Xinrong.

"Then, thank you, Brother Zhong. I will protect myself well!" Song Xinrong put the items away and smiled as she thanked Zhong Hanyang.

Seeing Song Xinrong’s smile, Zhong Hanyang immediately felt that everything he had done was worthwhile, and he too smiled.

...

Three days later.

Early in the morning, the disciples of Langya Immortal Sect gathered in front of the Main Hall of Langya Immortal Sect, where there was a rather large square.

On this day, Immortal Venerable Hao Lan was dressed in grand garments, wearing the Sect Leader’s Robe of Langya Immortal Sect, a purple brocade robe with wide sleeves, embroidered with the characters "Langya" on the chest. He stood there, looking at the disciples below the steps with a calm expression, exuding authority without anger.

"Disciples, you are the hope of Langya Immortal Sect. As you enter the Imperial Secret Realm this time, I hope you can seize this opportunity, take it seriously, strive for good rewards, and complete the tasks assigned by the sect. I, the Sect Master, will be here waiting for you to return safely!" His voice was incredibly loud, resonating in the ears of every disciple, as he seriously addressed each of them with his gaze.

"Thank you for your guidance, Sect Master! We will do our utmost best!"

The disciples, dressed in different colored robes, simultaneously responded, their voices echoing through the square, creating an exhilarating atmosphere for those present.

Immortal Venerable Hao Lan nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the disciples below, evidently pleased with the scene.

As the time approached, Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, together with the other eight Peak Masters, jointly opened the passage to the Imperial Secret Realm.

A bronze gate appeared before everyone’s eyes, and all the disciples lined up as instructed before, entering the gate one by one. Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, being the Direct Disciples of the Sect Master and elders, held the highest status among these disciples and thus were at the front of the line.

Lou Mingyu had already informed Gu Qingqing and the others that the Secret Realm had random teleportation, meaning once they entered, they might not be transported to the same place. Gu Qingqing and the others had already agreed on a signal to find each other more easily.

Gu Qingqing stood at the front, exchanged a glance with Jun Wu and the others behind her, then turned around, took a deep breath, and entered the bronze gate.

Her figure quickly disappeared, followed by Jun Wu, who entered right behind Gu Qingqing. The third to enter was Song Xinrong, who watched the figures of Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu disappear before her eyes flickered briefly, and she too entered the gate.

After everyone entered the gate, Immortal Venerable Hao Lan and the others retracted their immortal power, causing the bronze gate to vanish instantly. The other people in the square left immediately as well.

Gu Qingqing and the others would stay in the Secret Realm for ten days. After ten days, Immortal Venerable Hao Lan and the others would open the passage again, at which point Gu Qingqing and the others would be expelled from the Secret Realm.

Immortal Venerable Hao Lan and the eight Peak Masters stood for a while in the place where the bronze gate had disappeared, hoping in their hearts that their disciples would return safely. After a while, Immortal Venerable Hao Lan was the first to leave, followed by the other eight Peak Masters.

Immortal Venerable Hao Lan had just returned to his own cave dwelling when he saw a note on the table. Picking it up, he found it was left by Lou Mingyu, who had already left Langya Immortal Sect to venture out. To prevent being nagged by Immortal Venerable Hao Lan, he left a note asking Immortal Venerable Hao Lan not to worry about him, stating that he would return after advancing another level and asked Immortal Venerable Hao Lan to take good care of himself.