Although Yu City had been quite crowded recently, its surroundings were desolate, a common trait for a border territory.
The large influx of people didn't change the environment much, because their ultimate goal was to enter the Purple Void Secret Realm.
They were either seeking their fortune or providing support from the rear.
Initially, there were many Loose Cultivators in the Secret Realm. But as people from the Major Sects, Holy Lands, and Imperial Dynasties entered, the number of Loose Cultivators dwindled, especially in the deeper regions.
Loose Cultivators generally had low Cultivation and couldn't venture into the Secret Realm's depths. Not many of them could band together, and even if they found a great opportunity, they wouldn't be able to keep it. Their only option was to scavenge for minor fortunes in the outer areas, places the Sect members looked down on.
These people frequently entered and exited the Secret Realm, making them a relatively active group.
Most of the intelligence from within the Secret Realm was provided by these Loose Cultivators, who could trade it for some Cultivation Resources.
It could be said that the appearance of a major Secret Realm was a huge opportunity for these Loose Cultivators, perhaps even a chance to obtain a legacy.
The opportunities were greatest at the very beginning; later on, they became much scarcer. However, one could still trade intelligence from the Secret Realm for needed items.
During his two days in Yu City, Yang Chan had seen many people from all over the world. There were Martial Artists who had just grasped Power, as well as those at the External Refining stage.
Inner Masters were a rare sight, as most had already entered the Secret Realm.
As for Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmasters, there wasn't a single one. Yang Chan was so certain because he had used his Soul Body to scan the area and found that no expert of that Level was left in Yu City.
Experts of this Level had all gone into the Secret Realm.
Except for him, of course. But he too would be entering the Secret Realm soon.
In just two days, Yang Chan had acquired several new maps of the Secret Realm. More areas within had been explored, some Arrays had been broken, and the opportunities within had been claimed.
However, Yang Chan still hadn't confirmed his target for this trip.
In the direction where the dragon's roar had been heard, people had entered and then vanished. For now, no one dared to approach, so it was unclear what lay deeper inside.
Basically, only people from the Holy Lands and the Imperial Family dared to investigate it.
Ordinary people didn't dare get close, as many had already died.
Yang Chan found this to be a pity. 'It would be much better if someone could figure out what's going on in there.'
'After all, the unknown is always more dangerous.'
Yang Chan was in no hurry to advance. He would let a few Pathfinding Stones test the waters first, then consider his next move.
He could find Spirit Medicine along the way, but the kind that could aid a Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster's Cultivation grew much deeper inside. He would have to enter the Secret Realm and collect it slowly.
Comparatively speaking, the Purple Void Secret Realm was truly rich with Spirit Medicine.
As for the Cross-Realm Teleportation Array and the Great Shift Order, there was still no news. But Yang Chan wasn't disappointed. Based on the current exploration reports, only a fraction of the Purple Void Secret Realm had been scouted. He could afford to wait and see.
"Pharmacist Yang, will you be entering the Secret Realm with the supply convoy this time?"
"According to what Sect Leader Gu said before, they should be coming out of the Secret Realm in a few days to rest and reorganize!"
the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall asked.
This Secret Realm was very different from ones that had appeared before. Its closing time hadn't been confirmed, but some speculated it would remain open for at least three more months. With such a long time, people naturally wouldn't stay inside continuously.
Most people would choose to come out to rest after a period inside the Secret Realm, sending out their gains and replenishing supplies like Elixirs.
The Cyan Yuan Sect could only provide ordinary supplies. For things like Elixirs, the people from the Merak Sacred Land would naturally use the ones prepared by their own Holy Land.
After confirming the appearance of a major Secret Realm here, the Merak Sacred Land also dispatched many people. However, their contingent was moving more slowly. The Merak Saintess and her group were the first wave from the Merak Sacred Land; others were preparing and transporting supplies.
If it was confirmed that the Secret Realm held abundant resources, they would arrange for even more people to bring supplies, allowing the Merak Sacred Land members to obtain more Cultivation Resources.
It was, in a sense, a complete supply chain.
The Cyan Yuan Sect was merely an auxiliary part of this process, but they also reaped some benefits. Not only could Cyan Yuan Sect Disciples gather some Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Materials in the relatively safe rear areas, but the Merak Sacred Land would also provide them with some Cultivation Resources later on.
After all, they were one of its Affiliated Forces. It was only natural to give them some benefits for their help; otherwise, they wouldn't be so enthusiastic next time. Holy Lands like the Merak Sacred Land were well aware of this and made their arrangements accordingly.
It wasn't that there weren't short-sighted people, but such individuals were usually eliminated quickly.
They were a Holy Land, after all, not a Demon Sect, so they naturally cared about their reputation.
And the Merak Sacred Land was exactly like that.
This was one of the reasons Yang Chan chose to enter the Secret Realm. Knowing how the Merak Sacred Land operated gave him some peace of mind about going in.
Although things weren't entirely harmonious within the Merak Sacred Land, they presented a very good image to the outside world. At the very least, they were excellent at keeping up appearances.
Furthermore, the people who had come this time were from the Saintess Lineage, which was the faction aligned with the Cyan Yuan Sect. All things considered, the situation was pretty good.
"I'll go in with them first to see what the situation in the Purple Void Secret Realm is really like."
"I've heard the Spiritual Qi inside is extremely dense. It's a good chance to take a look!"
"I'll also look for some Spirit Medicine and see how its growth in the Secret Realm differs from the outside world!"
"To raise my Pharmacist Level, I need more than just Alchemy. Observing where these Spirit Medicines grow will also provide valuable experience."
Yang Chan naturally chose to go in. If entering alone wasn't so conspicuous, he would have already gone into the Secret Realm by himself.
Going with the supply convoy now wouldn't attract much attention. As long as he didn't reveal his identity, he would just be an ordinary External Cultivation Disciple entering the Secret Realm to seek his fortune.
'Overall, as long as my luck isn't terrible, I should be able to get a clear picture of the situation inside the Secret Realm.'
He had gathered a lot of intelligence, but he still didn't have a true understanding of the reality within the Secret Realm.
'After all, no amount of reading reports can compare to going inside and confirming things for yourself.'
'The saying "seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times" certainly holds true.'
"That works. Pharmacist Yang, you can change into the same clothes as an External Cultivation Disciple and go in with them to check things out. Just make sure to come out with them when they're done."
"When Sect Leader Gu and the others come out, you can go into the Secret Realm with them next time. You'll definitely be able to see more then!"
The Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall nodded and laid out his plan.
The supply route was relatively safe at the moment. As long as one wasn't unlucky enough to run into a powerful Exotic Beast, there shouldn't be any problems. Thus, he didn't see any issue with the arrangement.