Immortal Mansion: With mediocre qualifications, I have no choice but to live forever

Deep in a desolate mountain range, there lies the entrance to an ancient and mysterious secret realm.

This mountain range has been eroded by time, and the exposed rocks are covered with moss and vines, making it extremely quiet.

In the mountains, a solitary peak rises from the ground, with clouds and mist shrouding the top, as if isolated from the world.

The entrance to the secret realm is located on the hillside of the solitary peak, hidden by a huge stone wall.

The stone wall was engraved with strange runes, which glowed faintly under the moonlight and carried some mysterious power.

In the center of the stone wall, there is a vague crack. From time to time, a faint light overflows from the crack, indicating the portal to another world.

Around the cracks, there are some strange plants growing. These plants emit a faint fluorescence, which contrasts beautifully with the runes on the stone wall.

These plants seem to be nourished by the aura of the secret realm and grow exceptionally lushly. Starlight twinkles on their leaves, like the guiding light of the secret realm, tempting people to explore deeper.

A lot of monks have gathered at the entrance.

They were dressed in various styles of Taoist uniforms and lined up in a row according to their respective attire. They were obviously disciples from several nearby sects who were assigned here to maintain order.

As the time for the secret realm to open approaches, the disciples on guard gradually become restless, whispering to each other in groups of three or four, and their conversations are full of information about the secret realm before them.

"Hey, have you heard? These days, the newly emerging Danxin League has been spreading rumors that there is a magical herb in this mysterious secret realm that their leader needs to make pills, so the Danxin League also plans to participate in the exploration of this secret realm!"

A young monk in a green robe whispered to his friend beside him.

"Oh? Is it the leader of the Red Heart Alliance who is kind and generous?"

Another middle-aged monk who was a little older and had a calm face chuckled and corrected him.

"It is the Danxin League of Senior Zhou who is kind and generous. I heard that Senior Zhou wants to refine a spiritual herb passed down to him by Senior Baicao Weng in order to make further progress in alchemy."

“Not only this emerging Danxin League, but also other sects seem to be interested in participating in the exploration of this mysterious realm.”

"Is that so? Senior Brother, can you tell me which other sects there are?"

A hint of curiosity flashed in the young monk's eyes, and the sound attracted several people around him to come closer and listen attentively.

"According to reliable information, not only the Danxin League, but also the Tijian Sect, which has been in seclusion for many years, has sent out its elite disciples."

"Li Mubai, the 'Unparalleled Swordsman' of the Sword Sect, is said to have reached the highest level of swordsmanship. With one strike of his sword, the wind and clouds can change color. It is said that he came here this time for the legendary 'Dragon Roar Sword Intent' in the secret realm."

The middle-aged monk lowered his voice, his words full of awe.

“Dragon Roar Sword Intent? That is the sword intent that is rumored to have the power of a real dragon. This mysterious secret realm is so magical, and it contains so many rare treasures and legendary opportunities!”

The young monk was amazed.

The middle-aged monk's eyes dimmed, and then he sneered and said.

"Even if there are elixirs that can help one ascend to immortality in that mysterious secret realm, what does that matter?"

"I'm afraid the elders don't even remember our names as external disciples, let alone give us the spiritual objects in the secret realm."

"Brother, be careful with your words!"

The young monk quickly pulled the sleeve of the middle-aged monk, his eyes revealing a bit of nervousness and worry. Although there were a lot of noises around, if such remarks were known to the sect's top leaders, it would definitely cause unnecessary trouble.

The middle-aged monk sighed softly, his expression relaxed a little, and continued in a lower voice.

"Junior brother, you and I both know that the resources in the sect are limited, and the real treasures have always been reserved for those disciples with outstanding talents or prominent status."

"On the contrary, the Danxin League, not only is it said that the leader will lead the team personally this time, but the spiritual objects obtained will also be fairly distributed according to contribution, so that every participating disciple will have the opportunity to grow."

"This style of work is unheard of in our traditional large sects."

Hearing this, the young monk's expression showed a hint of intention.

However, the latter was a newcomer to the sect after all, and he still had a sense of belonging and loyalty to his sect. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke firmly.

"Although what Senior Brother said makes sense, the sect is the foundation of our growth after all. No matter how the resources are allocated, we should do our best to win honor for the sect."

The young monk's words were not loud. It was more like he was trying to strengthen his own belief than to convince his fellow brothers.

"Junior brother, you are still too young."

The middle-aged monk turned to look at his junior fellow apprentice, smiled and shook his head.

"After you have wasted decades of your time in a sect like this, you will understand that if you walk on some roads for too long, the passion and dreams in your heart will be gradually worn away by the coldness and ruthlessness of the sect."

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. It's almost time for the secret realm to open."

"You are very lucky today. You can see many powerful people display their magical powers. This is also a rare experience for you on your path of cultivation."

As the entrance to the secret realm approached opening time, the top leaders of the Yunyin Sect, Bibo Mansion and Xuantian League arrived at the foot of the solitary peak one after another.

Their arrival made the originally quiet mountains lively.

The leader of the Yunyin Sect, a handsome middle-aged man, wore a robe with cloud patterns, and had an ethereal and otherworldly aura in his steps.

The owner of the Bi Bo Mansion is a graceful woman wearing a green long dress with a stern look on her face.

The leader of the Xuantian League is a burly old man wearing a black robe embroidered with mysterious runes, and his eyes reveal determination and majesty.

The three senior executives met in the temporary camp at the foot of the mountain, bowed to each other, and began a polite conversation.

"Master Li, I haven't seen you for many years. The Yunyin Sect has become even stronger."

The leader of the Xuantian League spoke first, with a hint of flattery in his tone.

The leader of the Yunyin Sect smiled slightly and returned the greeting.

"No, no, you are too kind, Alliance Leader Xuan. The power of the Xuantian Alliance is at its peak."

The Lord of Bi Bo Mansion also joined the conversation.

"The two sect masters are really interesting. Everyone knows that the Yunyin Sect and the Xuantian League have been in their heyday in recent years. Everyone knows the names of the two sect masters."

The only woman present spoke out in compliment, and both powerful men felt very happy.

However, this atmosphere became somewhat subtle when the topic turned to Danxin League.

"I heard that the leader of the Danxin League, Zhou Yiqiao, has recently become famous in the world of immortal cultivation. The elixirs he refines are provided free of charge to low-level cultivators, which has won the favor of many people."

The leader of the Yunyin Sect mentioned it lightly.

The leader of Xuantian Alliance frowned slightly.

"I have indeed heard of it, but it is just some low-level means to win people's hearts and minds, which is not worthy of being shown on the stage."