Chapter 867: Chapter 769: Threatening the World

Shen Han never expected that his uncle would refuse to leave with him.

Even after bringing up his grandfather and Madam Yun, his uncle remained resolute.

Seeing his uncle so determined, Shen Han changed the subject, talking about the events of recent years.

During their conversation, his uncle came to know of the significant changes in the Yun Family and Xiaoyao Peak.

He had always thought that the letters he wrote were sent back home.

However, the letters weren’t delivered at all, and those who were supposed to send them didn’t provide any real information.

After chatting for a while, Shen Han couldn’t help but ask for the reason.

Why didn’t his uncle want to go back with him?

"Can you tell me the reason...

If you’re being forced, if you have any concerns, you don’t need to worry, Uncle.

I am no longer as weak as before; I can protect you, protect the entire Yun Mansion."

Hearing this, a smile spread across the face of his uncle from the Yun Family.

"You, such a young child, have already stepped into the Immortal Realm; you weren’t weak even before.

The reason I won’t leave is not because of other concerns, but because I am needed here, and I cannot go."

Hearing this, Shen Han showed no intention of leaving and instead sat down on the stone bed beside his uncle.

His uncle understood that if he couldn’t give a sufficient reason, Shen Han would not leave so easily.

Checking the time, his uncle led Shen Han further inside until they were sitting in a hidden inner chamber, then began to speak.

"Here, it is the entrance to the Immortal Realm."

At the very first sentence, Shen Han couldn’t help but frown.

He pondered continuously, trying to discern whether his uncle had been deceived.

"At first hearing, it does sound like nonsense, but that is the truth.

This is the entrance to the Immortal Realm, where any random person inside possesses power that could make us tremble with fear..."

Shen Han turned sideways, a hint of seriousness on his face.

"So the western side of Chaomu Mountain is so hidden to conceal the news about the Immortal Realm, allowing them to monopolize the resources of the entire realm?"

The speculation made sense, but his uncle shook his head solemnly upon hearing it.

"The words ’Immortal Realm’ indeed invoke longing, but in reality, the powerful beings there see us as mere insects.

The reason it is called the Immortal Realm is nothing more than a self-proclaimed title from that place.

To us, the people and powers there might be more like demons..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han’s brows furrowed.

Being connected to the Immortal Realm didn’t seem to be a good thing.

Connecting a rabbit’s den to a tiger’s lair means the rabbits constantly face a threat to their lives.

"Is what Uncle means that the Southern Heaven Continent is about to face an invasion by strong figures from the Immortal Realm?

Does everyone gathering here have the intention of preparing for battle?"

Regarding Shen Han’s guess, his uncle still shook his head.

"If we were qualified to fight them, how could they dare call themselves Immortals?

In that Immortal Realm, anyone could walk out and engage in a duel with an expert of the Illusion Realm.

Most likely, the expert of the Illusion Realm would be defeated, or even lose his life.

If the Immortal Realm sends someone slightly more powerful, the Illusion Realm would only become a plaything."

Upon hearing his uncle’s words, Shen Han’s expression grew increasingly serious.

"So, does the Immortal Realm plan to invade the Southern Heaven Continent?"

"It’s not that bad yet; fortunately, the entrance connecting both sides is still unknown to many in the Immortal Realm.

Precisely speaking, only one person knows about the entrance to the Southern Heaven Continent.

At least publicly, it’s only one person."

At this point, Shen Han roughly understood.

The Southern Heaven Continent is being coerced.

"Is this person using their knowledge of the passage to threaten and extort benefits?"

His uncle nodded, this time not refuting.

"Every ninety days, he demands us to hand over Pills and various resources.

We’ve thought about negotiating some terms with him.

Withholding this secret, he alone knows it, which aligns best with maximizing his interests, so he dares not speak it out loud.

But over the years, we’ve been handing over resources as demanded as much as possible.

Because we dare not gamble, should he feel that the benefits we give are too meager, and in a fit of anger, he divulges it.

To him, it’s a mere trifle; for our world, we cannot afford to take the risk."

Facing such a powerful Immortal Realm, the Southern Heaven Continent cannot afford to take the risk.

Just like when the realm of Great Wei once connected with the Southern Heaven Continent.

Even when the Southern Heaven Continent had no intentions or needs towards Great Wei, it still experienced drastic changes.

You Wanying, a powerful figure, could help his disciple vent anger, and then ruthlessly attack the Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak.

This overwhelming gap in strength places life and dignity in someone else’s hands.

Now, the Southern Heaven Continent and the Immortal Realm have a similar relationship.

If many people in the Immortal Realm learn about the existence of the Southern Heaven Continent, just one or two madmen could bring great catastrophe to it.

Not to mention maintaining the current days may even lose dignity, or even lives.

"I cannot leave for now; the Pills they demand are beyond the capacity of ordinary Alchemists.

I’ve spent several years just to become somewhat familiar.

If I leave, these things might not be handed over.

It’s hard to say what will happen; if the world truly falls into a great disaster, I would feel guilty."

Shen Han furrowed his brows tightly, his gaze falling on his uncle’s somewhat thin face.

Deep inside, there remained some concerns.

"I know, Han, hearing me say all this, it’s definitely hard to fully believe.

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