Chapter 355: Chapter 353: Discovery "Yin Qi Arrow." With the spiritual power at the peak of Qi refining flowing through him. Shu Jian instantly summoned a gray arrow as thick as a thigh, which also shot fiercely toward the ground. ’Bang!’ A pit appeared on the ground, but it was clearly not as deep as the one Lou Yi had just struck. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞 "As expected, this secret realm severely limits magic. The power of my spell is only about sixty percent of usual," Shu Jian shook his head and said. But even at sixty percent, it was not something an average Inner Sect Disciple could match, let alone Lou Yi, a mere Outer Disciple. Shu Jian was a bit puzzled, but to his dismay, he found that the others seemed to take it in stride. ’Could he be a hidden expert?’ But no matter how Shu Jian looked, Lou Yi was only at the Qi Cultivation Third Level. This made him even more conflicted, shifting his focus from You Qingyi to Lou Yi. Bi Yaoyao took out a black compass-like object from her Storage Bag, looked at it, and said, "The sensing compass shows no response, indicating there are no allies within thirty miles." You Qingyi unfolded a simple brown leather map. Numerous black lines were drawn haphazardly on it, twisted and turned, with some key terrains marked in red circles. A red light flashed in her hand, as if she was making some calculations. Then she pointed to a spot on the map and said blandly, "We should be at this position, just keep going east." Lou Yi admired her, amazed she could understand such an abstract map. So the group kept moving east. The terrain within the secret realm was quite complex, with hills, ravines, basins, and plains. The complex terrain was not the main issue — the main concern was the astonishing gravity; Lou Yi felt it was at least fifty percent heavier than the outside world. However, his physique was powerful, so he felt nothing. The others were somewhat overwhelmed; initially, some used Wind Walking Technique to speed up. But they soon discovered that the spiritual power within the secret realm was also astonishingly consumed, and recovery was relatively slow, so encountering enemies would be like groping in the dark. Hence they dared not use it excessively and tried to walk on foot. "How much longer?" Bi Yaoyao asked pitifully. At this time, her face was full of crystal sweat, making her skin smooth and shiny, running down to her white neck, causing the male cultivators nearby not to dare to glance too much. You Qingyi was slightly better, but a close look revealed her nose tip still had a slight dampness, her long hair sticking slightly to her cheeks, giving her an earthly charm. While the male cultivators like Shu Jian were panting heavily, even carelessly opening their Daoist Robes to reveal their white chicken-like physiques. Only Lou Yi maintained a normal expression, with no trace of sweat on him. "Once you reach the Foundation Establishment, you can isolate external climates and not suffer from the seasons," Bi Yaoyao said with emotion, then curiously looked at Lou Yi, "How did you do it?" As she approached Lou Yi, she was surprised to discover that around him it was cool, with a certain ’cooling’ effect, making her feel less hot. "Wow, so cool and comfortable, mm-hmm~" Bi Yaoyao couldn’t help but let out a soft moan, making Lou Yi’s expression somewhat peculiar. As possibly the strongest in martial arts at present. Lou Yi had perfected his control over his body’s Qi-Blood and skin pores, almost reaching the legendary Realm of No Leakage, nearly emitting no heat. Moreover, his Talent Stoneification had an active effect that made his body exude a cold aura. Even without utilizing his talent, his body’s temperature was considerably lower than the surroundings, like a walking humanoid air conditioner. Hearing Bi Yaoyao’s words, even You Qingyi couldn’t help but put aside her shyness and lean onto Lou Yi’s right side. Approaching, she found it was indeed much cooler. She felt as if she had transitioned from the sweltering summer to the breezy spring, unbelievably comfortable. So, despite some embarrassment, she couldn’t resist taking a spot next to Lou Yi. "Really? I want to try too!" Shu Jian, drenched in sweat, had a gleam in his eyes, wanting to get closer. "Ahem, ahem!" Unbeknownst to him, just as he was about to make his move, Lou Yi coughed. A visible white airflow appeared, pushing Shu Jian’s body away. After three unsuccessful attempts, Shu Jian sheepishly stopped trying. Han Taomeng and Hu Jiawei exchanged glances; they had some understanding of Lou Yi and did not bother trying futilely. "Water!" Suddenly, Bi Yaoyao exclaimed joyfully. At this moment, a silvery ’belt’ appeared a few miles ahead, with many of the secret realm’s unique trees along the river, their leaves a purplish-red. Lou Yi had actually seen it earlier, but it wasn’t interesting if he pointed everything out in advance. Others needed to discover things themselves to experience unexpected delight. The group came to the riverside and first washed their faces with the cool water, feeling much of their heat dissipate. "Want to wash up?" Bi Yaoyao urged You Qingyi, whispering. You Qingyi was quite tempted and thought for a moment, "Then you wash first, I’ll keep watch outside." "Hehe, no need to bother, let Lou the Wooden Head keep a lookout," Bi Yaoyao laughed lightly, her eyes closely watching You Qingyi’s beautifully refined face, eager for her reaction. Unexpectedly, You Qingyi only hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright." "Huh?" This time, it was Bi Yaoyao’s turn to be dumbfounded, unprepared for You Qingyi to agree. But she, not one to admit defeat, blinked and went to find Lou Yi, "Lou the Wooden Head, keep watch for us, we’re going to wash up." "Okay." This small request was something the altruistic Lou Yi naturally agreed to without hesitation. "We can help too," Shu Jian said, unwilling to relent. But he, along with Han Taomeng and the others, was relentlessly pushed outside the grove. Lou Yi became an emotionless wall, separating them from the two beauties. However, just as Lou Yi was paying attention to the rear. ’Bang!’ A piece of white talisman paper appeared in You Qingyi’s hand, which exploded into a thick white mist, enveloping her and Bi Yaoyao. "Quite sneaky," Lou Yi shook his head, "But do they think this can block me?" A purple light flashed in his eyes as he looked back. Soon after, however, he suddenly turned his head towards the northwest, his ears twitching slightly, his expression turning serious. "Someone’s coming!" Lou Yi loudly warned, "About ten miles from the northwest, they’ll arrive in about half a cup of tea’s time." Although others didn’t know how Lou Yi could sense so far, they didn’t dare to be careless. Bi Yaoyao and You Qingyi quickly changed their clothes, their hair still wet, adding to their stunning allure, making the male cultivators’ eyes fixated. The group hid behind the trees, concealing their presence and preparing for battle. After over a hundred breaths, some red dots appeared in the distance. "Not good, it’s the Red Sun Sect!" Shu Jian’s expression was grave. "They outnumber us considerably," Han Taomeng’s face also turned grim. At this moment, a group of more than ten figures clad in red robes appeared a few hundred feet away. The leader, a square-faced man with a Qiu Ranhu, looked in his thirties or forties, exuding a powerful aura, evidently having reached the peak of Qi refining, just a step away from Foundation Establishment. Beside him were two others with similar cultivation, and five were at the late-stage Qi refining, totaling eight late Qi refiners. Additionally, there were three mid-stage Qi refiners enclosed within the group, well-protected. It was evident this was another group heading toward the Ancient Cultivator Cave Mansion. "I just said there’s water here, haha, now we can have a satisfying wash!" the square-faced middle-aged cultivator laughed heartily. "Brother Cai, don’t rush; let me check it out first," a tall and thin late-stage cultivator beside him said cautiously. He chanted incantations in his mouth and formed a special Treasure Seal with his hands. In the next moment, a small clump of emerald green flame appeared three feet in front of him in the sky, only the size of a fava bean. The flame was extraordinarily pure and translucent, looking like a glowing glass bead. However, within a few breaths, conspicuous black spots appeared in the flame. The cultivator suddenly looked towards where Lou Yi and the others were hiding, his eyes sharp as an eagle, "Still hiding people, come out!" Seeing this, knowing hiding was no longer useful, Lou Yi and the others stepped out of the woods to face the group of Red Sun Sect disciples. ...