"Is this… the Heavenly Secret Pavilion?" Yang Qiu was deeply shocked. He couldn't fathom how the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion learned about his most private matters. There was no possibility other than the fact that the other party could deduce the Secret of Heavens.
"Does the Senior mean that Senior can help me eliminate the inner demon?" Yang Qiu asked in a hushed tone. As long as he could eradicate the inner demon, even if he couldn't become a Saint, he would be content. At the very least, he could make further progress, and who knows, he might accidentally become a Saint someday.
"A mere inner demon is nothing to boast about," Li Yun sneered and then said, "It's just about becoming a Saint. There are many methods, but it depends on whether you are willing to pay the corresponding price."
"As long as the Senior is willing to point out a clear path, I am willing to give everything!" Yang Qiu affirmed. Despite his ruthless actions, his desire for strength was genuine. Everything he did was for his own advancement.
"Very well," Li Yun smiled slightly, and said in his heart: "System, query where in this world there are opportunities to help someone eliminate the inner demon and step into Saint Realm."
[Ding!]
[After system inquiry, there are a total of one hundred and eighty-three opportunities that correspond to the host's conditions.]
[Immortal Island: Requires eight million Secret Points to pinpoint the specific location]
[Purple Star Holy Land Back Mountain: Requires five million Secret Points to pinpoint the specific location. (Note: Includes a method to crack the Purple Star Great Formation.)]
[Tomb of the Great Emperor of All Destructions: Requires four million Secret Points to pinpoint the specific location]
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[Fallen Cloud Ancient Saint's Tomb: Requires eighty thousand Secret Points to pinpoint the specific location]
[Azure Water Cliff: Requires thirty thousand Secret Points to pinpoint the specific location]
…
After a quick glance at the prices, Li Yun's mouth twitched. Some of these opportunities were widely known, while others had yet to be revealed. Obtaining all of them would require starting as at least a Great Emperor. However, the likelihood of that happening was extremely low.
Some things couldn't be acquired without a certain level of strength. For instance, the back mountain of the Purple Star Holy Land was known to almost everyone, but few dared to go there because it was a Holy Land where death was certain. As for other opportunities, some hadn't even surfaced yet and were likely awaiting someone with fate. If opened by the wrong person at the wrong time, the backlash of heavenly retribution would be satisfying to contemplate.
Now, this information would leak from his mouth one by one. Li Yun couldn't help but think that he might be struck by lightning every time he stepped out in the future. Thinking of this, he looked at Yang Qiu, revealing a meaningful smile.
If you don't slaughter a fat sheep, how can you justify yourself? He had to bear the force of the heavenly retribution, and the other party took the benefits. How could such a good thing be possible in this world?
"Senior?" Yang Qiu's heart pounded, softly calling out. The sense of crisis he felt just now reappeared. He secretly speculated in his heart: could the Senior once again harbor murderous intent towards him?
However…
I didn't do anything! If I die, won't that be unjust?
"Hmm… cough." Li Yun came to his senses, cleared his throat, gave Yang Qiu a deep look, and said, "If you want to eliminate the inner demon and become a Saint elsewhere, it's as difficult as reaching the heavens."
Hearing this, Yang Qiu nodded in agreement, revealing a bitter expression. He understood this very well. If there were a way, he would have already become a Saint with the support of the Nine Nether Demon Sect. There would be no need to wait until today.
"But in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, it's as easy as turning the palm of your hand," Li Yun smiled.
"Please enlighten me, Senior!" Yang Qiu was overjoyed and quickly bowed in respect.
"Hmm?" Li Yun glanced sideways, lightly tapping the armrest with a "tapping" sound but not saying a word. He shook his head slightly in his heart. Although Yang Qiu was a Holy Lord-level figure, he had always been the one others flattered, and he considered himself highly, lacking even basic discernment. Compared to the younger generation like Liu Chengxue, he was still quite inferior.
Is it free for him to explore the Secret of Heavens? Just one opportunity to start was tens of thousands, and he only had a single digit in his Secret Points. How could he explore?
"It was my negligence," Yang Qiu dryly laughed. He conjured a feather fan, radiating dazzling brilliance and surrounded by extraordinary phenomena, making it exceptionally radiant. "This is a Heavenly Grade spiritual treasure, a token of my respect. I hope Senior will accept it."
"Hmm." Li Yun nodded and accepted the feather fan. At the same time, he inquired with the system to attempt an exchange.
[Flowing Fire Wind Cloud Fan (Heavenly Grade), exchangeable for 1,500 Secret Points.]
"Only 1,500 points?" Li Yun furrowed his brows. Just now, the opportunities he checked started from tens of thousands, and this 1,500 points wouldn't even be enough to get through his teeth.
Next to him, seeing Li Yun's expression, Yang Qiu also felt a thud in his heart. He quickly took out another magical treasure and handed it over, saying, "This is a treasure I have refined for thousands of years, the Binding Soul Lethal Lock. Its power is not to be underestimated. Senior, if you like it, please accept it."
Li Yun accepted it calmly once again.
[Binding Soul Lethal Lock (Holy Lord Grade), exchangeable for 8,000 Secret Points.]
This time, the Secret Points were higher, but it was still limited. It fell far short of reaching any of the opportunities. Li Yun cleared his throat and calmly said, "Fellow Daoist Yang, you must understand that the opportunities I told you about can not only help you eradicate the inner demon but also enable you to become a Saint!
"Do you know what it means to be a Saint? Below a Saint, all are ants; that is a Saint! In the face of such opportunities, do you still care about some trivial possessions? When you become a Saint, what can't you get? If the information from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is wrong, you can come back anytime, and I'll return everything to you!"