Chapter 945: Chapter 945: The Energy Source of the Void Secret Realm
Actually, Chen Guan had a vague suspicion before; when he previously absorbed one realm, he only leveled up once.
The Centaur Secret Realm, a small race’s realm like this, is probably just at the level of Realm 1.
In theory, for every level Chen Guan advances, the needed Primordial Energy doubles, requiring two Realm 1s to level up once.
Earlier, Chen Guan had some thoughts that when he last leveled up, perhaps the energy of Realm 1 overflowed, so refining the energy of a Void Secret Realm now should be enough to let him level up again.
It seems now he was overthinking it; without two Realm 1s, it’s probably impossible to level up.
Previously, while at the Immortal Mountain Sect, he only absorbed part of the energy there and leveled up several times. First, the Secret Realm levels at the Immortal Mountain Sect were high, and second, Chen Guan’s level was low, requiring less energy.
Unfortunately, most of the energy in the Immortal Mountain Sect had been absorbed by its members. The later energy Chen Guan absorbed was only a small part. Otherwise, the energy from a Level 3 Void Secret Realm should allow more levels to be gained.
Although he didn’t achieve the goal of leveling up, it’s good that the traces of the Centaur Secret Realm were erased, making it hard for others to find clues related to Kao Mountain and the others.
So Chen Guan returned to the Immortal Mountain Sect, planning to study ways to develop within the Celestial Secret Realm in the future.
Given the energy magnitude required for Chen Guan to level up now, unless he directly refines and absorbs the Grotto Heaven Blessed Secret Realms, leveling up is impossible.
If he wants to level up, he can only refine Void Secret Realms within the Celestial Secret Realm or directly find realms to absorb.
Such realms are rare and hard to come by, naturally occurring in the Celestial Secret Realm. Once there’s a sign of a realm emerging, many Sky Secret Spirits will compete for it, making it hard to seize.
The main issue is that they’re too difficult to encounter.
But Void Secret Realms are different. There are many in the Celestial Secret Realm, making it easier to find them than realms.
Since the Sky Secret Spirits treat humans like guinea pigs, naturally, he can treat these alien races as stepping stones for leveling up.
However, he must understand the distribution of these Void Secret Realms to avoid those with top-tier powerhouses and prevent being attacked by a group of Sky Secret Spirits. This task naturally fell to Long Li.
When Chen Guan used the Secret Pearl to teleport back to the Immortal Mountain Sect, he was surprised to see Long Li and the four siblings standing opposite the peak with the Jade Solitary Sword, all watching the sword.
"What happened?" Chen Guan flashed beside them, looking at the Jade Solitary Sword and asked.
Even without their reply, Chen Guan already noticed that the part of the Jade Solitary Sword’s blade exposed outside the mountain wall had grown much longer than before.
"The Jade Solitary Sword has nearly drained our Immortal Mountain Sect’s Primordial Energy. With such enormous energy support, it seems close to breaking free." Kao Mountain wasn’t overly worried or afraid at this time.
Because after this trip, they all have a clear understanding of their own strength, unlike their previous ignorance.
The maximum level for Yu Guzi is at most level 100, yet all four of them have reached level 100.
They believe they can handle the Jade Solitary Sword with their strength.
Previously, their fear of the Jade Solitary Sword was due to the psychological shadow it cast and their lack of understanding of their power.
Hearing this, Chen Guan felt a bit sheepish since he was the one who drained the Immortal Mountain Sect’s Primordial Energy, but the Jade Solitary Sword took the blame.
Chen Guan naturally wouldn’t sell himself out, so he nodded and said, "This sword here is indeed a hazard, but it also presents an opportunity."
The four of them, particularly Miao Shan, shared this sentiment. She has studied the Jade Solitary Sword for years, and if she could make it her own, it would significantly enhance her power.
At this moment, Miao Shan was eager to try and asked Chen Guan, "When the Jade Solitary Sword breaks free, may I attempt to suppress it first?"
"Of course, this sword is originally from your Immortal Mountain Sect; you don’t need to ask me," Chen Guan smiled.
He was very satisfied with Miao Shan’s awareness. He’s fine with it, but Miao Shan couldn’t ignore his opinion.
Hearing this, Miao Shan was no longer worried and waited for the Jade Solitary Sword to break free.
The Jade Solitary Sword’s movement was nearly imperceptible to the naked eye, only moving about a millimeter per day.
According to Kao Mountain and the others, it would take a few more months before the Jade Solitary Sword fully emerged from the stone wall, but the exact time is uncertain.
Chen Guan called Long Li to his temporary cave dwelling to begin studying the distribution of the Void Secret Realms in the Celestial Secret Realm.
Listening to Long Li, Chen Guan realized a question.
The Sky Secret Spirits in the Celestial Secret Realm rarely devour each other. Their energy comes almost entirely from Void Secret Realms.
But the energy within Void Secret Realms is actually limited. Even a Level 3 Void Secret Realm, once its energy is exhausted, can’t be replenished.
Energy doesn’t appear out of nowhere. Like the Immortal Mountain Sect’s Primordial Energy, after Chen Guan almost drained it, there were no signs of recovery.
Those realms that seem able to recover have their energy contained internally. Whoever absorbs it, it stays within the realm’s cycle.
However, the various races rarely migrate to new Void Secret Realms. Over endless years, these Void Secret Realms’ energy has remained abundant without depletion.
Inquiring deeper, Chen Guan learned that all races seek realms to supplement their Void Secret Realm’s energy.
"If realms can supplement Void Secret Realm energy, they should also strengthen my Secret Realm, right?" Chen Guan had only focused on leveling up before, forgetting about the Secret Realm.
The main issue was that the Secret Realm only consumes and doesn’t produce, and someone like Chen Guan, lacking resources, didn’t have extra to maintain it.
Yet thinking further, he found inconsistencies.
Resources like realms are coveted by all races. Even a level 1 realm would be fiercely contested by major races.
Logically, small races would find it hard to seize realms, and their Void Secret Realms should easily deplete in Primordial Energy.
Yet the Centaur Race’s Void Secret Realm was quite abundant.
According to Long Li, few races shifted their Void Secret Realms, though energy shortages were frequent, it was rare to hear of a race whose Void Secret Realm became unusable.
In her years with the Celestial Dragon Race, Long Li had also encountered energy shortages in the Celestial Dragon Secret Realm, but improvements occurred without her knowing how.
"Is there another method to replenish Primordial Energy besides using realms?" Chen Guan internally speculated, his expression darkening.
