Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I m dying Before I Got Cheats

Chapter 1062: Suspicious Discovery
Editor: Henyee Translations

Haoran Sect, the Sect Master’s Hall.

At this moment, Jiang Chengxuan, Shen Ruyan, and Qin Shenwu were seated inside. As days passed, they finally received messages from other sects’ Daolords. However, after reviewing all the communications, Jiang Chengxuan and the others were somewhat disappointed.

The inquiries had yielded little new information. In fact, some Daolords from other sects did not even believe in the re-emergence of a major calamity.

“Only the Daolord of Pantheon sect took this matter very seriously, having communicated with their immortal ancestor about it. But the results were still not satisfactory,” murmured Jiang Chengxuan, his brow furrowed in frustration.

The imminent era of glory in Floodgate Realm seemed to have clouded many people’s judgments, pushing considerations of the future to the back of their minds.

During this time, there were numerous reports of new mystical realms appearing across Floodgate Realm. Many sects were focusing entirely on seizing these opportunities, showing little concern for other matters.

Jiang Chengxuan had issued a decree within the Haoran Sect, instructing its disciples to strictly avoid these realms until the situation was clearer. He was convinced that these realms harbored hidden dangers.

“This matter is significant. I have relayed the message back to Thunderclap Valley, and the master has already ordered the disciples of Thunderclap Valley not to venture into these realms recklessly,” said Shen Ruyan slowly.

Thunderclap Valley and Haoran Sect continued to stand together firmly.

“That’s good.”

Amid this perplexing situation, even some sects that had previously been close to Haoran Sect chose to ignore its warnings, frantically scavenging opportunities within the realms.

Naturally, these sects saw significant growth, making it even harder to caution them against potential dangers. After all, if you’re not competing for these treasures, others will, and your sect’s prestige will suffer.

Not every sect has the foundation of Haoran Sect to disregard these realms, nor does every leader have Jiang Chengxuan’s foresight to prioritize future risks over immediate gains.

With a resigned sigh, Jiang Chengxuan acknowledged that life and death were fated. While Haoran Sect was powerful, it was not the commander of Floodgate Realm capable of compelling uniform compliance, nor could it forcefully control other sects without risking major backlash.

“Sect Master, all the information you requested is here,” announced an elder from Haoran Sect as he approached the hall and bowed to Jiang Chengxuan and the others.

“Thank you, Elder Sun,” said Jiang Chengxuan as he took a jade slip from Elder Sun.

“This matter requires ongoing surveillance. It’s of great importance, so please keep a close watch,” he instructed.

“Understood, Sect Master,” replied Elder Sun, and after some more exchanges, he disappeared from the hall’s entrance.

“Here is the recent information about the mystical realms. Shifu, Ruyan, take a look as well,” said Jiang Chengxuan, casting a spell on the jade slip to duplicate its contents for Qin Shenwu and Shen Ruyan.

Both nodded and began to peruse the information with their divine sense. The investigation by Haoran Sect’s intelligence network revealed a pattern in the recent emergence of realms: the opportunities within them were increasingly plentiful and significant.

These new realms had yielded treasures capable of advancing the cultivation of Daolords, explaining why many sects were eagerly participating.

For any sect, Daolords are a pillar of strength, typically taking thousands of years for disciples to reach this level. Now, with realms offering chances to enhance Daolords’ cultivation, every sect was bound to compete for them.

Even if the sects themselves did not pursue these opportunities, their elders would likely take the initiative, driven by personal interests.

Human desires are endless, and cultivators are no exception. Some seek immortality, others power, making them all the more eager for these chances.

In the past, such realms were fraught with danger, but now, as they appeared increasingly harmless, even the most risk-averse among the elders were spurred into action.

“Alas, whether it’s good or bad, it seems that for now, there’s no sign of anything unusual within these realms,” Qin Shenwu remarked after reviewing all the messages, his voice laden with concern.

At this moment, he hoped to find more clues, yet such findings would also mean that the calamity was indeed unfolding.

Caught in this dilemma, they were all more puzzled than ever.

In truth, a shadow had already spread invisibly across Floodgate Realm, eluding all detection.

“This particular realm seems a bit strange, don’t you think?” Jiang Chengxuan suddenly interjected, highlighting a specific message with a flash of light from his hand.

Immediately, Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu focused their attention on it.

The message detailed a realm where endless treasures had appeared, attracting many cultivators. However, any cultivator who approached this realm would inexplicably fall unconscious.

“Indeed… this realm, unlike others, does not pose any apparent danger but imposes this peculiar restriction,” Shen Ruyan noted, echoing the unease in Jiang Chengxuan’s thoughts.

“Exactly, it’s this particular aspect that makes me feel uneasy,” Jiang Chengxuan added, elaborating further, “According to the reports, unless a cultivator is above the Daolord level, those who fall unconscious will lose all memories related to the realm once they awaken.”

This information made Shen Ruyan and Qin Shenwu realize the gravity of the situation. In the past, such phenomena would not have raised any concerns; after all, realms have historically presented various bizarre dangers, including memory loss among the milder effects.

However, placing these events in the context of the current harmless-seeming realms made the anomaly stand out starkly.

The realm not only induced unconsciousness in those who approached it but also erased their memories, which was unusual.