Chapter 174: Quasi-Mystic Realms

"The Crypt Graves?" Cain and Kali simultaneously muttered. 

Their eyes narrowed as their minds suddenly flashed back to relevant information learned some time ago. 

During their time in the Misty Wilderness, they indeed learned of a place named the Crypt Grave. That place was close to the Tribal Domain, so it was only natural they did at least read about it.

But, because of the tight situation at that time, the sibling duo simply didn't have the time to learn anything about it. 

Though, just from the name, it certainly sounds like an important place for them to take notice of us.

"We vaguely heard about it before, but nothing past this. Can you tell us more, please?" Cain shook his head, politely asking. 

"Well, you are relatively new in town, so I'm not that surprised. You see, you can count the Crypt Grave as a quasi-mystic realm and will open a few days from now. This is a place for all you young Martial Cultivators to explore and gain their own lucky chances. Us World Spirit Master has no business showing up there. This quasi-mystic realm has various profound rewards that'll help you with your goals and in general."

Silently listening, Cain and Kali started to slowly curl their brows. 

For a mystic realm in general, they understood what that was. It was one of the first things Kali taught to Cain.

The reason is that a mystic realm is one of the most critical assets to any aspiring Martial Cultivator. 

Mystic realms are incredibly mysterious; it was said to be created by the Soul of the World itself. Within these realms, incredible treasure birth from the long accumulations of Heaven and Earth Origin Energy. 

These accumulations manifest in various ways. Either in precious resources, rare stones used for forging weapons, rare medicine materials, or any of the sorts. 

Wanting to venture into these mystic realms can potentially change the most common of Martial cultivator life completely around.

But of course, everything is not simple. 

These mystic realms also hold countless dangers because of the natural order of the World. Where there are great chances, dangers will be birthed in order to shackle the destines of all Martial Cultivators.

If one can break through these shackles, the growth they can experience will be unprecedented! 

Along with the natural formations of mystic realms, there are also ones created by powerful ancient powerhouses.

Powerhouses who can casually stroll through the entirety of all God Galaxy realms without a single issue! 

These experts have already attained incredibly high truths and attainments in the way of Martial Cultivator. The experience, the value, the resources, the energy they could leave for future generations are all immense. 

Some godly powerhouses decided to merge their last remaining Wills in a mystic realm, leaving behind their inheritance.

While other godly powerhouses forge their own ways. Using their comprehension and perception of natural mystic realms, they managed to forcefully create profoundly deep mystical realms that can last for Eons! 

Admittedly, Cain and Kali did feel an incredible urge to venture deep into these dangerous realms.

They could feel it in their bones, in their very bloodstreams to take a chance and dramatically improve their Martial Cultivation even more. The road of improvement never stops after all.

As for knowledge, this was as far as the sibling duo knows. This is why they both became momentarily confused at a quasi-mystic realm. 

"Bellax, if you don't mind me asking, just what exactly is a quasi-mystic realm. We certainly heard of other mystic realms and know they are a gold mine incredible treasures." Cain decided to ask. 

"Oh, quasi-mystic realms are actually a bit common around our continent, you know? Some are more dangerous than others but are still great for lucky chances. These quasi-mystic realms are created by a joint effort of our ancient experts coming together and the natural Heaven and Earth Energies of our World. These ancient experts stood at the absolute summit of our continent, just a hair-breath away from ascending to the higher plane. With their prowess, they managed to venture all over the continent, discovering areas that have immense treasures but are perilous for anyone to ever think about going through. Through their efforts, they managed to clear out the impossible dangers and made it possible for you youths to explore."

Cain and Kali felt their minds stirred, interest surging far more than usual. This Heaven-Sky Planet truly is particular. 

Not only did they have all these legendary experts that could make a massive name for themselves in the Divine Plane.

But they also have experts who dared to already contend themselves with the Will of a World! 

The Will of a World is an exclusive concept. Something that can't be understood in any short amount of time.

But it can be said that it's something akin to the destiny and the Soul of a World coming together, manifesting themselves into reality to cause strange phenomenons. Hence areas that are 100% deadly being born but also have tremendous resources.

Truly, the Heaven Sky Plane was blessed by all of its courageous ancient experts. 

With these thoughts in mind, Kali suddenly asked, "And just who helped forge the way for the Crypt Grave?"

"Oh this…." Bellax trailed off for a moment, falling into slightly deep contemplation. 

When recalling this area background, a strange light started to shimmer within her eyes. Things that she didn't put too much thought into now suddenly seemed a bit puzzling. 

She slowly said, "Among the quasi-mystic realm, this one history is a bit weird. What can be obtained from these Graves is mysterious. It's said that when the Grave unseals itself to the public, its treasure will randomly shift around. Furthermore, cultivators whose skeletal age is older than their late 30s will experience considerable pressure just trying to walk through. I never put much thought into it before, but it seems like this area is a bit special than others."

"You say that the graves unseal itself….is that a standard for other quasi-mystic realms?" Cain asked. 

"Not just for some others but for all quasi-mystic realms. The Will of the World naturally decides when it wants to unseal these areas to the public. Though, I believe this is the only area that tries to limit the age range. Actually, I'm sure you can find more than what I know in whatever highest library you're Academy has."

As Bellax spoke, she suddenly reached into her pocket, taking out two beautiful clear crystal badges. 

She continued to say, "But though the age range will be around your levels, I don't expect for everything to go all fine and smooth. Natural dangers are fine enough. They can be used to temper yourselves. But dangers from others are unacceptable so here, take these crystal badges. I can directly track where you are with this, and everyone will clearly know that I am tracking you. With these, no matter these cultivators' envious hearts, they wouldn't dare to lay a finger on your hair. To activate the badges, just link it to your Spirit Core."

Receiving the badges, Cain thought over their next move for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Bellax. If you don't mind, we'll spend a bit of time practicing Spirit Energy before heading back home."

A brilliant smile lit up Bellax's face like beautiful fireworks. "Ah, of course. Let me help guide you today. It has been a little bit."

…. 

A couple of days quickly passed without too much change occurring for Azure Lightning City.

After all the excitement Cain caused in the Hiyashi estate, things eventually settled back in their usual bustling state. 

Although, there was a noticeable change in how many across the City treat the Hiyashi Clansmen.

Whether it was a lowest ranking Vampire or a high-ranking one, a greater deal of caution and respect was garnered to them. 

Of course, this was all because of the immense backing Cain provided for the entirety of the Hiyashi estate.

Even Sects had to pay a greater deal of respect to these Vampires. 

For these highly proud organizations and even other highly proud Class-level Families, it was an incredibly tough pill to swallow.

If it isn't someone like Cain, Kali, or Amber, it would be hard to accept that even the lowest ranking Vampires have a higher status than most of the City. The feeling of resentment and envy smolder within dozens of Martial Hearts.

However, the best option was to simply stuff it up than dare to cause any provocations with them. 

The wrath they could experience will not be worth it at all!

As for the Vampires roaming the city streets, they all have a haughty air naturally billowing out of them. Even more than usual, their pride was at its absolute summit.

Many Vampires could already see the day where their estate becomes elevated to the City's highest position! 

Now, Amber had unknowingly garnered far more faith than any of the promising Vampire geniuses, all because of her status with Cain.

On this day, a group of Vampires was causally roaming the streets intending to venture out of the City. These were all aspiring youths feeling far more boastful than usual.

With their elevated status, they all wanted to prove to all others and themselves that they were truly worthy of having young Spirit Master Cain shadowing over them.

And one of the ways to achieve that is to hone their Martial prowess and create legends surpassing the Sects' Martial geniuses! 

Typically when any group of Vampires walks, none other dares to bother with them.

But for some reason, out of all time, out of all people, one particularly infamous group of youths made a straight beeline right to this group of Vampire. 

This group of youths all wore dark black robes and had strange-looking black tattoos etched on their faces. Their appearances were indeed odd enough. Each of them instantly gathered gazes that weren't particularly kind on to them.

But these youths ignored all other games, keeping their attention square on the Hiyashi Vampires.

"Hm? Say….is that….?" One of the female Vampires in the group narrowed her eyes, lips curling in slight disdain. 

"Yea, it's those guys. The Ink Rain Sect? The hell do they want with us?"

The leader Vampire of the group also had a trace of haughtiness in his voice. He and his teammates clearly didn't have any goodwill towards the Ink Rain Sect.

And this goes for reasons beyond their change in status. 

The Ink Rain Sect are infamous for cultivating and engaging in borderline demonic practices. Everyone's keenly aware that these guys have a strange fascination for defiling the dead, using them for whatever strange purpose.

For nearly all Martial Cultivators, disrespecting the dead is seen as incredibly sinful. 

These past and ancient cultivators were the ones that paved the road of Martial cultivation itself. Without them, their society wouldn't even exist. Defiling the graves of these experts who have been peacefully put to rest is just nothing more than heinous. 

Although, no matter people's opinion, the Ink Rain Sect is an organization just under the top four powerhouses. Their sheer prowess isn't anyone can provoke or go against. 

This is why no matter how reluctant this group of Vampires were, they didn't write off this group of Ink Rain Sect disciples.

This group of Ink Rain Sect disciples stopped a few feet from the Vampires, uncaring about any and all status. 

The leader was a pale-faced young man whose look seemed the strangest of them all. His black eyes emitted a noticeable energy glow that made it creepy to look straight into his eyes.

Without any warning, the leader spoke, "Excuse us, noble Vampires. We don't mean to take up your time. We just want to speak a few words."