I Have Unlimited Dantians

’An Illusion Realm... it really is an Illusion Realm. What a terrifying Illusion Realm!’

Opening his eyes, Nie Yun could still feel the tremor in his heart. He felt as drained as if he had just survived a great battle.

In my past life, I never even said "I love you" before you left me for good!

In my past life, I never even gave you a single hug before your life was cut short!

’In this life, I will never let that happen again. I must protect you and keep you from all harm...’

Thinking of his current situation, Nie Yun clenched his fists, his fighting spirit reignited.

In his past life, he had been bent on giving the girl the highest status and the best life, never knowing that all she truly wanted was to sit quietly with him on a small boat, watching the clouds drift across the sky.

’I’ll stop thinking about this for now. My strength is still too low, and she’s on the Floating Heaven Continent. Once I’ve handled things here, I’ll go find her!’

He took a deep breath, suppressing the pain in his heart. The thought that he might yet meet her in the real world brought a smile to his face, and he looked up.

’If I’m not mistaken, this should be a Pure Illusion Spirit Stone. It can draw out the purest and truest thoughts from deep within a person’s heart!’

Drawing on his past life’s memories, Nie Yun recognized the Spirit Stone in the air.

The Pure Illusion Spirit Stone was a supreme Spirit Stone that could unwittingly draw people into an Illusion Realm. A single sweep of its light would activate the experiences one found hardest to let go of—the most unforgettable, the most cherished, and thus, the purest and truest thoughts!

Many Sect Leaders of Major Sects also liked to use this item to test their disciples, as it could activate their innermost feelings and reveal their true character.

"Whoever dares to touch my brother, I’ll kill them! Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Just as he was pondering the wonders of the Pure Illusion Spirit Stone, an enraged roar erupted beside him. He turned to see his younger brother, Nie Tong, with a ferocious expression and bloodshot eyes.

It seemed he hadn’t yet awakened from the Illusion Realm’s influence.

’This kid... even in an Illusion Realm, he’s still trying to protect me. He really is...’

Seeing his brother’s expression, Nie Yun was deeply moved.

The Pure Illusion Spirit Stone could activate the truest emotions within a person. It seemed his brother’s greatest wish was to protect him and keep him safe from harm.

HUFF!

His brother recovered from the Illusion Realm.

"Brother, are you okay? You scared me to death!" The moment Nie Tong opened his eyes and saw Nie Yun standing beside him, safe and sound, he clutched his chest and let out a sigh of relief.

"Heh, what could happen to me? What Illusion Realm did you just experience? I heard you shouting ’Kill! Kill! Kill!’ the whole time."

Nie Yun asked with a smile.

"The moment I looked at that Spirit Stone, I felt like I’d entered a vast world. There were a lot of people my age there, all practicing swordsmanship. Their skills were incredible, so I started learning from them! But I hadn’t been learning for long when I saw some Demons ambushing you. I couldn’t be bothered with training anymore, so I charged over to fight them, and then I woke up!"

Nie Tong scratched his head.

"Heh!"

Hearing his brother’s words, Nie Yun’s heart ached.

The Pure Illusion Spirit Stone represented purity and truth. It usually made a person experience two Illusion Realms. The first was based on their purest thought. For him, after being reborn and seeing his parents and others safely again, his purest thought deep down was to see *her* again, to be with her. Thus, the first Illusion Realm fulfilled that wish.

The second was based on their truest desire. His truest desire was for her to live, but the Illusion Realm had shown him her fading away, leaving him behind.

Hearing about his brother’s experience, Nie Yun knew that Nie Tong’s first, purest thought was to practice swordsmanship—to practice freely with many other people! And his truest desire was for Nie Yun’s own safety, to be able to protect him forever!

"Nie Tong, you’ve had it rough."

Nie Yun said, gently pulling his brother into a hug.

His brother was so young, yet all he thought about was protecting him. In their past life, it was probably this final bit of determination that had allowed him to endure 137 sword wounds and hold on until Nie Yun was saved.

"Heh, I just like practicing swordsmanship. Oh, right, Brother! I still haven’t given you that oil lamp you had me grab in the passageway. Here!"

Nie Tong suddenly remembered something and chuckled, taking a small oil lamp from his robes.

"You keep it. It’s called the Illusory Heart Celestial Demon Lamp. Once lit, it can create an Illusion Realm where you can attempt to break through to the Secret Realm. You can try it a hundred times, a thousand times, and it won’t put any strain on your body. Instead, it will only help you accumulate experience for the real attempt! That’s why it’s a supreme treasure for breaking through to the Secret Realm!"

Nie Yun glanced at it but didn’t take it, explaining with a smile instead.

The Secret Realm is the greatest hurdle for a Qi Sea Cultivator. Breaking through is extremely difficult, and there’s no Elixir that can make it happen instantly. But this item was different.

The Illusory Heart Celestial Demon Lamp could create an Illusion Realm of breaking through to the Secret Realm. Everything was just like the real thing, except that even if you failed, you wouldn’t suffer from the backlash of power. You could accumulate experience limitlessly. Even if the Secret Realm was hard to break into, after failing once, twice, a hundred, a thousand, even ten thousand times, the real attempt would surely become much simpler!

That was why, back then, anyone who obtained this item was said to have a 100% chance of entering the Secret Realm. And for that very reason, it was coveted by countless people!

"I don’t want it. You can give it to Uncle and the others. When my power reaches its limit, I’ll break through to the Secret Realm directly. I will definitely succeed!" Nie Tong handed the Illusory Heart Celestial Demon Lamp to Nie Yun, his eyes filled with firm, unshakeable confidence.

"Heh!" Seeing his brother’s firm attitude, Nie Yun didn’t waste words. He took the Illusory Heart Celestial Demon Lamp and stored it in his Storage Dantian.

For a Cultivator, a firm Dao Heart comes first. Only with unwavering confidence can one go further on their path and grow stronger!

If one lacks confidence in everything they do, they will regress and find it difficult to regain their motivation.

The Illusory Heart Celestial Demon Lamp was said to be a supreme treasure for advancing to the Secret Realm, but in reality, advancement was best done in one concerted effort. While a thousand trials could make one experienced, they could also create dependency.

Once that dependency formed, the next time they tried to advance, they would be timid and lack confidence. The slightest mistake could lead to death!

His brother intended to make the breakthrough on his own, which Nie Yun knew was a sign of his confidence. That being the case, he naturally wouldn’t object!

"Don’t worry, Brother. I’ll definitely succeed in breaking through to the Secret Realm and mastering my swordsmanship. My dream is that one day, my swordsmanship will be so great it starts its own school. Countless people will learn from me, and under the watchful eyes of the masses, I’ll stand on a high stage and announce to everyone that you, my brother, are my true mentor! Without you, I’d still be nothing!"

His brother said with a laugh.

"Heh!" Hearing his brother’s ambition, Nie Yun chuckled and ruffled his hair. "Alright, then. I’ll be waiting to see you step onto that stage under the watchful eyes of the masses, with countless people eager to learn swordsmanship from you!"

"Don’t worry, Brother, I’ll definitely succeed!"

Nie Tong nodded, a determined look in his eyes.

HUFF! HUFF!

While the two brothers were talking and laughing, Huangg Ling and the others also recovered from the Illusion Realm, their foreheads beaded with sweat and their eyes filled with terror.

It seemed they too had experienced their most heart-wrenching moments and were greatly frightened.

The time it took to recover from the Illusion Realm was related to the strength of one’s soul. Although Nie Tong’s soul wasn’t as strong as Nie Yun’s, his will was firm, so he wasn’t much later. Huangg Ling and the others were different. Though their souls were strong, they had experienced too little slaughter, so it took them much longer than the two brothers to break free from the illusion.

RUMBLE!

"Successors, your ability to enter the Inner Hall of the Zihua Cave Mansion proves that you possess great fortune. I will put you through a series of trials. As long as you meet my requirements, I will grant you ample rewards!"

Suddenly, a deafening sound echoed from above, the ground began to tremble, and a massive gateway appeared at the far end of the hall.

"This is your trial. Failure means death. It is not too late to withdraw. Just say the word ’withdraw,’ and you will be automatically teleported out. You will also be given a Spiritual Soldier as a gift, so you do not leave this Treasure Mountain empty-handed!"

The voice was vast and resonant, spanning countless years. It echoed deep in their hearts, so powerful it left them dizzy.

"Leave a Treasure Mountain empty-handed? I definitely won’t withdraw!"

Huangg Ling was the first to declare his position, his eyes shining with excitement.

"I’m not leaving either!" Qii Tao also nodded repeatedly.

Soon, everyone had stated their intentions. Not a single one planned to turn back.

It was no wonder. They had risked life and limb for this treasure. Now that it was right before their eyes, if they backed down, their minds would surely be affected even if they made it out alive, and further progress in their cultivation would become difficult.

Advancing in Cultivation depended on Mind, Spirit, Qi, and Treasures! Mind was paramount. Without confidence, even the strongest Spirit, the most abundant True Qi, or the most powerful treasures would be useless!

Therefore, even knowing the danger, they all had to press forward to bolster their own confidence.

"Let’s go."

Since everyone had made their decision, they no longer hesitated and walked toward the massive open gateway. But before they reached it, Nie Yun suddenly blocked their path.

"Nie Yun, what’s the meaning of this? Don’t tell me you plan to kill us all here and take the treasure for yourself?"

As Huangg Ling spoke, the expressions of the remaining four turned grave, as if they would join forces the moment Nie Yun made a move.

"Don’t misunderstand. I was just going to say that since this is a trial, it’s bound to be fraught with danger. It would be a terrible loss if we were ambushed while entering," Nie Yun said with a faint smile. He turned around and called out, "You two following us, there’s no need to hide anymore. Come on out!"

"What? Two people hiding behind us?"

Hearing the young man’s voice, both Huangg Ling’s and Moh Wudao’s faces turned grim.

"Haha, a Secret Realm Powerhouse is a Secret Realm Powerhouse, after all. We couldn’t hide from you even like this!"

With a loud laugh, two figures strode out from the other side of the hall. It was none other than Huangg Chen and the Zi Qiong Emperor, who had been tailing them from behind.