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Chapter 125 Coming out of seclusion

In the quiet and silent Beiya Cave, which is like a paradise, time seems to be frozen into a crystal clear water drop emitting mysterious light, quietly hanging above the endless dark abyss. At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan is sitting in the deepest part of the cave, with his eyes closed, concentrating on it, as if he is listening attentively to the mysterious rhythm from some distant and ancient era.

Inside his body, powerful spiritual powers, as majestic and majestic as surging rivers, were constantly flowing. Every time these spiritual powers flowed and operated, they would produce a frightening power fluctuation, as if they could easily tear apart the surrounding space barrier. They gathered into a huge torrent of energy, raging through Lu Xiuyuan's meridians, making him look like a god who was feared by the world.

However, this might was not released, but was cleverly suppressed by Lu Xiuyuan. He knew that although he had mastered the God-Slaying Technique to perfection, this was not the best place to break through the foundation. The laws of heaven and earth in the Beiya Cave Secret Realm were like an invisible shackle that restricted the cultivation of all cultivators. Once they broke through by force, they would incur the wrath of heaven and earth and suffer ruthless strangulation.

Therefore, Lu Xiuyuan chose to be patient temporarily. He kept adjusting his breathing to keep his mind as calm as water. He knew that only by keeping a calm mind could he better control the spiritual power in his body and prevent it from bursting out due to repression. At the same time, he was constantly observing everything around him, looking for opportunities to break through.

During this long wait, Lu Xiuyuan did not give up practicing the God-Slaying Technique. He kept recalling every detail of the technique and comprehending its mysteries. He tried to combine the God-Slaying Technique with other techniques to create his own unique sword technique. Every attempt gave him a deeper understanding of the God-Slaying Technique and made him look forward to the moment of breaking through the foundation.

In addition to practicing the God-Slaying Technique, Lu Xiuyuan also did not forget to observe everything in the secret realm of Beiya Cave. He found that this secret realm was full of endless crises and unknowns. Sometimes, he would encounter some strange creatures in the cave, which were either ferocious or cunning, but he could cleverly resolve them every time. These experiences not only improved his actual combat ability, but also made him more cautious in facing unknown challenges.

However, even with such a life, Lu Xiuyuan never felt bored or tired. He knew that he was in a holy place that monks dreamed of, with endless opportunities and possibilities. As long as he could persist, he would be able to grow and break through here.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the closing day of the Beiya Cave Secret Realm is just around the corner. Lu Xiuyuan felt that his cultivation had stabilized to an unprecedented level, and he knew that he was ready to break through the foundation. However, he did not rush to act, but continued to suppress his cultivation, waiting for the moment when the secret realm was closed.

Finally, the melodious and solemn bell sounded like the sound of nature in the deep valley. The bell sound seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space, carrying an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, like a powerful force, awakening the monks who were immersed in their practice one by one.

After hearing this, the monks in various parts of the secret realm put down their work and began to gather in the same direction. Some of them walked in a hurry, as if they were eager to leave; some walked steadily, as if they were confident; and some walked while thinking, as if they were recalling what they had just learned from their practice.

Although everyone's pace was different, their goal was surprisingly the same - the central cave hall. It was not only the exit of the entire Beiya Cave Secret Realm, but also the only way for them to return to the real world. For these monks, leaving this mysterious place full of unknowns and challenges and returning to the familiar outside world was undoubtedly the most urgent wish at the moment.

Lu Xiuyuan stood in his own place of cultivation, looking at the crowd gradually gathering in the distance, but an indescribable emotion surged in his heart. He knew very well that every battle and every victory he had in the secret realm had increased the number of his enemies in this world. Those monks he defeated, their sects, families, and friends, all hated him to the core and regarded him as a thorn in their eyes and flesh. Now, when the bell rang, they would gather from all directions, waiting for his appearance, waiting for a chance for revenge.

"What should I do?" Lu Xiuyuan thought to himself, frowning. He knew that he couldn't stay in the secret realm forever, but he had no idea what kind of pursuit and revenge he would face once he got out. However, he also understood that escaping was not the solution to the problem. Only by facing it bravely could he find a glimmer of hope.

So, Lu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and calmed down the tension and anxiety in his heart. He packed up his things and prepared to go to the middle cave hall. He knew that it would be the only way for him to leave the secret realm and also the first battlefield where he would face the enemy.

When Lu Xiuyuan arrived at the middle cave hall, he found that there were only a few people here, which was very different from the lively scene he imagined. He looked around and found that most of the monks who were supposed to be here had disappeared. He was startled and thought to himself, "Did I kill them all?" But soon, he rejected this idea. He knew that there were many powerful monks among them, and they should be able to protect themselves.

So Lu Xiuyuan walked up to the surviving monks and exchanged a few polite words with them. He pretended to be surprised and asked, "Why are there so few people? Where are the others?" When the monks heard his question, they all showed a complicated expression on their faces. Some of them did choose to hide because they were afraid of disputes, but some of them were killed by Lu Xiuyuan because of their lack of strength. However, they did not directly answer Lu Xiuyuan's question, but just dealt with it vaguely.

Lu Xiuyuan knew very well that these people were all accomplices or relatives of the monks he had killed. Although they were polite to him on the surface, they were full of hostility and hatred in their hearts. He knew that once he left the secret realm, these people would be his biggest enemies. But he also knew that he could not retreat or be afraid because of this. Only by facing them bravely could he find a solution.