"Should be, right?"
Chen Fan asked tentatively after hearing this.
Actually, his real realm was only the Second Realm of True Essence, but this Second Realm was different from that Second Realm.
"Is it?"
Upon hearing his reply, Elder Wang’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch twice.
"Chen Fan, with my extensive experience, I dare say you are definitely not in the Fourth Realm of True Essence, but the Fifth Realm of True Essence."
"Fifth Realm of True Essence?"
Chen Fan exclaimed in surprise.
This was not him pretending, but his genuine reaction.
"That’s correct."
Elder Wang took a deep breath and said, "The Fourth Realm of True Essence can indeed fight against Early Stage Celestial Realm Martial Artists and even kill them, but this can only be achieved when the Sea of Qi is nearly full. Yet you just said that your Sea of Qi within your body is only filled to one-tenth. If this isn’t the Fifth Realm of True Essence, then what is?"
He too could not remain calm internally.
Even in his era, no one had reached the Fifth Realm of True Essence.
Even reaching the Fourth Realm required sufficient confidence in oneself and abundant resources as a guarantee.
Otherwise, among Martial Artists of the Third Realm of True Essence, you continue to accumulate True Essence while others directly break through. Once successful, the strength between the two would immediately differ dramatically.
As you keep filling your Sea of Qi, others are absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to grow their Elixir Power.
"Is it really like that?"
Chen Fan suddenly realized and then bitterly smiled, "If that’s the case, then I fear it will become even harder for me to break through to the Celestial Human Realm."
"Indeed."
Elder Wang nodded.
He originally thought that after painstakingly bringing back a Celestial Net Root from the secret realm, it would assist Chen Fan greatly.
He never expected Chen Fan was actually in the Fifth Realm of True Essence.
That Celestial Net Root could only help a little now.
Unless he makes another trip to the secret realm to dig out the other Celestial Net Roots, but doing so he would be risking his own life.
"By the way, Elder Wang, where did you go earlier?"
"I was just about to tell you about it."
Elder Wang revealed a bitter smile.
"Seeing you guarding the city alone, under such great pressure, I thought of going to the secret realm to find some heavenly materials and earthly treasures for you. If quick enough, I could return the next day, so I didn’t tell you."
"What!"
Chen Fan was taken aback, "Elder Wang, you left to find heavenly materials and earthly treasures for me?"
"Yes, unfortunately, I only brought back one, which might not help you much," Elder Wang sighed.
"Elder Wang, please do not say so, one is already enough," Chen Fan said emotionally.
Since Elder Wang arrived in Anshan City, he had helped Chen a lot, while Chen Fan on his part, hardly helped Elder Wang in anything.
"It’s nothing," Elder Wang smiled, "You should be back tonight, right? When you return, I’ll give you that treasure medicine."
"Yes, I’ll be back later." Chen Fan suddenly thought of something and curiously asked, "Elder Wang, I just seemed to hear you say you went to the secret realm to get that treasure medicine?"
"Yes."
Elder Wang explained, "I originally planned to tell you about the secret realm after you reach the Celestial Human Realm, but given your current strength reaching that realm, it is time to talk about it."
"Please tell me, Elder Wang."
Chen Fan quickly perked up his ears.
"I believe you know that a thousand years ago, there were many ancient sects on this land. Some established themselves in famous mountains and rivers, while others hid in small worlds; the so-called secret realms refer to the latter."
Elder Wang’s eyes showed a hint of nostalgia, "In that era, Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was abundant, and many geniuses emerged. It was a glorious era, yet also chaotic. Sect versus sect, sect versus the court, the court versus foreign tribes, they fought all the time, ultimately leading to a world-shaking battle. In that battle, countless strong individuals perished, even Celestial Realm Martial Artists were at the bottom tier."
"Celestial Realm Martial Artists were at the bottom tier?"
Chen Fan’s pupils widened upon hearing this.
"Yes, above the Celestial Realm Martial Artists is the Divine Cultivation Realm, and above that are the Martial Gods. They mastered laws and could summon the wind and rain, many secret realms were created by them using the Space Law."
"Martial Gods..." Chen Fan took a deep breath, "Elder Wang, so the great battle a thousand years ago also involved Martial Gods?"
"To be precise, it was triggered by Martial Gods, whether Divine Cultivation Realm Martial Artists or Celestial Realm Martial Artists, they all took orders from Martial Gods," Elder Wang sighed, "I didn’t participate in that battle, so I survived, while those who did, mostly died."
"Even Martial Gods?"
"Should be?"
Elder Wang was unsure, "But after that day, no Martial Gods were ever seen on this land, and the forces under them were gradually devoured. I think if those Martial Gods were still alive, they wouldn’t let their descendants be bullied."
"That’s true."
Chen Fan nodded.
"That battle also seemed to attract heavenly retribution, the originally rich Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi gradually disappeared, many people consequently reached their lifespan’s end and died of old age. Some hid in secret realms practicing techniques to extend lifespan, surviving till today. The noble families left today are in this situation."
"Then the secret realm Elder Wang went to earlier?" Chen Fan realized something.
"That is another situation," Elder Wang said, "In those secret realms, Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is abundant, even the outskirts have twice the density here, and the closer to the center, the richer it becomes. Unfortunately, there are many powerful demon beasts or guardians among them,