Chapter 133: The Mysterious Realm of Divine Powers

Noticing him gazing at the medicinal herbs, Chen Wuji couldn’t help but show a hint of pride on his face. “This is the Herb Pavilion of our Medicine King Sect. These herbs have been carefully collected and preserved by our sect’s predecessors over hundreds of years, with many of them being millennia-old spiritual medicines.”

“Only these rare and precious herbs are stored here in the pavilion. As for common herbs, the Medicine King Sect has them in abundance,” he continued.

Chen Yu glanced over the assortment of herbs and nodded in approval. With so many herbs, he could easily concoct numerous Baiyang Pills. If this was just the pavilion, then the Medicine King’s secret repository must be truly extraordinary.

Without hesitation, he extended his finger and began tapping on the herbs. Each herb he touched vanished instantly.

Watching this, Chen Wuji was dumbfounded, silently acknowledging Chen Yu’s status as an immortal cultivator and growing deeply reverent.

“All right, there’s nothing more worth taking here. Hurry and take me to the secret repository,” Chen Yu said after sweeping through the pavilion, now half-empty and satisfactory.

Chen Wuji hesitated for a moment. “Immortal Chen, are you sure you want to enter the Medicine King’s secret repository?”

“Why? Is there a problem?” Chen Yu raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. The secret repository was the main reason for this visit, and judging by Chen Wuji’s expression, it seemed there was more to it than met the eye.

“Our sect was founded because our patriarch sensed the primal energy of heaven and earth here, believing this place held spiritual herbs and treasures. We established the Medicine King Sect here and later discovered a hidden area—the secret repository. As expected, it contained countless treasures and spiritual herbs. Hence it was named the Medicine King’s Secret Repository,” Chen Wuji explained, then paused.

“But it’s extremely dangerous inside, so only disciples guard the entrance to prevent outsiders from getting in.”

“So it’s like that,” Chen Yu said with a faint smile, already sensing that this secret repository was no ordinary treasury. Even here, he could detect many unusual spiritual fluctuations.

“You’re truly worthy of being an immortal. As you said, only the direct lineage of the sect leader knows of this place. My father once tried to enter but could only gather some surface-level herbs before retreating injured. What lies deeper inside remains a mystery to us,” Chen Wuji admitted.

Chen Yu pondered for a moment. Why would An Susu know of such a secret? Even though she was about to marry the young sect leader, it was unlikely he would reveal this secret to her. Furthermore, she claimed the spiritual herbs she gave him came from the secret repository, yet the young sect leader himself admitted neither he nor his father had truly entered it. So where did her herbs really come from?

Perhaps they were taken from the pavilion, but then why mention the secret repository at all? Chen Yu couldn’t unravel these questions for the moment and chose not to dwell on them.

“Enough talk, take me there!” he declared firmly, not about to abandon the secret repository over a few words.

Chen Wuji no longer hesitated, revealing a hidden door that led to a deep passageway.

“Immortal, please forgive me, but I dare not accompany you inside,” Chen Wuji said fearfully.

This place had terrified him since childhood. He had barely escaped with his life and had no desire to risk it again.

Chen Yu chuckled lightly at his cowardice, unconcerned that Chen Wuji might cause trouble.

“You may leave now, but remember, I might stay inside for days. During that time, cooperate fully with Miss Ye to restore order in the Medicine King Sect. If I emerge and find any tricks played by you or others, I will utterly destroy this place without mercy!”

Chen Wuji trembled and knelt, “Please rest assured, Immortal. None dare cause trouble anymore. We will set everything right and await your safe return!”

Chen Yu nodded, unafraid of any schemes. Suddenly, he asked with a teasing smile, “I heard you’re about to marry soon. Is the wedding still on?”

Chen Wuji was no longer thinking about marriage. The prior arrangement was not his will, and now castrated, what wedding could there be? He shook his head repeatedly, “Immortal knows all. I dare not cause any disturbance. That matter is no more.”

Chen Yu laughed quietly and strode into the passage.

Chen Wuji broke into a cold sweat, sighing in relief only after Chen Yu disappeared inside.

Although the secret repository was perilous, his father had once entered and returned safely. Thus, he believed Chen Yu would be unharmed and dared not oppose him in the slightest.

As Chen Yu ventured deeper, the surroundings transformed into a fertile world of rich black soil, winding streams, and towering plants—mostly giant mushrooms, some harboring spiritual herbs.

Many herbs were still in their infancy, likely harvested by the sect leader earlier, so Chen Yu paid them little mind.

Occasionally, centipedes and scorpions appeared, but dared not approach as Chen Yu had summoned the Great Luo Star Disk to shield him.

Yet, the deeper he went, the stronger the sense of danger.

“Chen Yu, I think we’re underground now,” came the voice of the Dragon King.

The pills from the earlier herbs had been refined, and after consuming some Baiyang Pills, his energy had greatly recovered.

Chen Yu nodded. “I can feel it. This place is indeed extremely perilous.”

“That’s good. Such danger sharpens one’s spirit and unlocks potential. It’s the perfect place for your cultivation. I didn’t expect such a place existed in this world,” the Dragon King chuckled.

He added, “There’s little here at this level. Going deeper will be more dangerous. I suggest you cultivate here until you reach the Divine Power stage before proceeding. The primal energy is abundant, and the solitude is perfect for breaking through.”

Chen Yu considered this. “Indeed, I sense a powerful presence in this secret repository. Without breaking my limits, I wouldn’t be confident entering deeper. Very well, I’ll cultivate here to reach Divine Power.”

“I’ve consumed many Baiyang Pills and regained much strength. There are plenty of pills left, and the Great Luo Star Disk has absorbed much mana. Combined with the night-like darkness here, the power of the stars can be fully unleashed to aid your breakthrough!” the Dragon King said, emerging from Chen Yu’s body.

It opened its mouth and spat out a pool of silvery liquid, forming the shape of a pill furnace before Chen Yu.

“This is a temporary small mana furnace condensed from the Forget-Worry Water. It’s not for pill refining, but for your physical cultivation! You must first transform your body into the Great Luo Golden Body to break into the Divine Power realm! The method is already in your sea of consciousness. Enter it, and I will assist your breakthrough!”

“Good!” Chen Yu responded without hesitation, leaping into the furnace.

With a whoosh, fierce flames erupted beneath the water furnace—true fire breathed forth by the Dragon King.

This was mana fire, far more intense than ordinary heavenly or earthly flames, engulfing Chen Yu in searing heat.

Wrapped in Forget-Worry Water, Chen Yu shuddered from the burning pain as the fire scorched his skin fiercely, filling his mind with unbearable agony.

Endless pain overwhelmed his spirit and will.

“Ah! Ahhh!” Chen Yu roared lowly, like a wounded beast.

His skin turned pale gold, continually scorched, but the Great Luo Star Disk radiated stellar energy to repair it. Gradually, his inner strength fused with the star power, and he forcibly suppressed the infinite torment in his mind.

Having absorbed enough mana, the Great Luo Star Disk now functioned like a supreme spiritual pill, continuously replenishing his vital energy, sustaining life, repairing his body, and refining his physique into a denser, sturdier form.

Fully focused, Chen Yu used the Star Disk’s power to refine his body and concentrate his mind. The cultivation method for the Great Luo Golden Body flowed through him like an ancient, profound incantation.

At the climax, all incantations distilled into two characters: Divine Power.

He roared loudly three times—“Divine Power!”—shaking the entire valley.

Outside, the Medicine King Sect disciples felt the ground tremble and immediately knelt, overwhelmed by the immortal’s might and filled with reverence.

Inside Chen Yu’s mind, his spirit surged powerfully. His sea of consciousness condensed further, and blood coursed fiercely to his brain. Countless mysterious regions within his mind were struck and awakened.

Ordinarily inaccessible brain crevices and subtle places were now fully nourished.

His entire mind churned and roared, as if a giant was remaking the cosmos.

All his spirit and strength poured into this—the most profound cry of life, death, the world, and the heavens.

Each shout was like a hammer striking the gates of Divine Power.

Boom!

The heavenly gates burst open.

Above his head, streams of ethereal spirit connected heaven and earth, channeling the breath of the cosmos. Spirit wandering beyond the material, Chen Yu felt his soul nearly leave his body.

At that moment, the Great Luo Star Disk radiated an endless torrent of stellar energy, enveloping him and restraining his restless spirit eager to roam the universe.

The boundless star energy fused with his spirit, then transformed into an intangible yet palpable force, returning to his mind.

His mind convulsed with change as all his spirit converted into surging strength—a force born with each breath, yet undeniably real.

With a mere movement, Chen Yu sensed this profound power ebbing and flowing as he willed.

“Mana—this is true mana! My spirit has transformed into mana! I now possess true mana, far more powerful than that of those who merely enter the path of mana!” Chen Yu roared within.

Boom!

He leapt out of the water furnace with a mighty bound.

“Hahaha!”

Chen Yu laughed wildly.

It’s done!

Finally done!

The Divine Power realm!