Transmigrating as a Crazy Villainess, She Becomes Invincible by Slacking Off - Chapter 45

The Secret Realm had opened, and chaos erupted like a boiling cauldron.

Heavenly Prides from every prefecture clamored to enter the Secret Realm, but cultivators from True Martial Prefecture desperately blocked their path.

After all, True Martial Prefecture boasted the largest number of native cultivators. No matter how formidable the outsiders were, they couldn’t overcome the sheer numerical advantage.

While they couldn’t intervene in the high-level battles raging in the sky, these cultivators could still handle the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Stage geniuses below.

However, lacking superior top-tier combat power, Fu Qingsong and his allies couldn’t hold out for long.

If Fu Qingsong and his group fell, the cultivators below—including Nascent Soul experts like Duan Tianhe—would be annihilated without mercy.

Meanwhile, the earth-shattering battle between Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators had already alerted the reclusive powerhouses across True Martial Prefecture.

These formidable figures swiftly emerged from their secluded retreats, converging on the battlefield.

With the Spirit Transformation Realm’s ability to traverse tens of thousands of miles in an instant, they would arrive in mere moments.

The Gold-Belted Cultivator from Floating Star Prefecture now wished he could obliterate Fu Qingsong with a single sword strike!

Yet, as fellow Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators, even with a slight cultivation disparity, how vast could the difference truly be?

Defeating Fu Qingsong would be easy, but slaying him was an entirely different matter.

However, True Martial Prefecture only had five Spirit Transformation cultivators. Apart from Fu Qingsong, the other four had only recently advanced, their cultivation realms still unstable.

They were no match for the powerhouses from other prefectures.

Golden Belt and his forces aimed for a swift victory, while Fu Qingsong’s strategy was simple: stall!

Every moment they could delay would allow True Martial Prefecture’s experts to arrive. Once that happened, it would be the invaders’ doom!

Now that the gloves were off, not a single one of these invading bandits would escape!

Golden Belt understood this perfectly. He had already sensed several powerful auras rapidly approaching.

Leaving aside the clash of Spirit Transformation powerhouses, let’s focus on Ruan Dongling. After being rescued by Fu Qingsong, she was gently propelled through the Qi Cyclone Gate by Duan Tianhe’s gentle force.

As soon as she entered the Secret Realm, all external sounds vanished.

Ruan Dongling was truly the first cultivator to enter the Secret Realm!

Before her lay a picturesque valley, surrounded by towering cliffs. Lush forests carpeted the landscape, and vibrant flowers and exotic herbs bloomed in profusion. A gentle breeze carried the intoxicating fragrance of spiritual herbs, filling the air with a refreshing aroma.

Having spent so long near the Imperial Capital, Ruan Dongling had grown accustomed to the spiritual energy-deficient air. Now, inhaling the dense spiritual energy, she nearly felt intoxicated.

“Good heavens, so oxygen intoxication is a real thing!”

Ruan Dongling looked around, unsure which direction to take.

Just then, a golden bird’s head peeked out from her collar.

It was Too Flashy.

The bird must have been too excited by the dense spiritual energy to sleep.

Ruan Dongling pulled Too Flashy from her robes and pointed toward the valley ahead. “Go find various spirit herbs, and be quiet about it!”

Too Flashy flapped its wings, ready to take flight, but Ruan Dongling grabbed it again.

“You’re too conspicuous with that golden plumage. Wait!”

Rummaging through her Storage Pouch, Ruan Dongling finally found a Spirit Fruit.

She bit it open, and the juice that flowed out was a dark, purplish-black, looking somewhat unsettling.

Ruan Dongling collected the juice and thoroughly coated Too Flashy’s golden body with it. Instantly, the bird’s handsome golden feathers turned a hideous purplish-black, making it look utterly wretched.

“Alright, go now! We’ll split up!” Ruan Dongling finally released Too Flashy.

On Too Flashy’s back was a peculiar green feather—a Storage Feather Ruan Dongling had prepared for it.

This idea had come from Duan Tianhe.

This feather was also a gift from Duan Tianhe to Ruan Dongling.

Despite their recent leisurely travels and gossip sessions, they hadn’t neglected their responsibilities.

To prepare for the allies Ruan Dongling might bring, Duan Tianhe had modified Too Flashy, creating this special Storage Feather specifically for it.

Originally, Duan Tianhe had planned to implant the mystical green feather on Too Flashy’s head, but the spirit pet stubbornly refused, preferring death to such indignity. In the end, they had to settle for attaching it to Too Flashy’s back.

The effect remained the same.

This feather functioned like a cultivator’s Storage Pouch or Storage Ring—a dedicated storage space for spirit pets!

However, this technique was unique to Duan Tianhe. Ruan Dongling had never heard of spirit pets carrying their own storage spaces before.

When Ruan Dongling asked if he had learned Artifact Refinement like her Second Senior Brother, Duan Tianhe mysteriously replied that it was his own exclusive skill.

He added that he possessed many other talents, which Ruan Dongling would gradually discover in time.

This only piqued her curiosity further, causing her to crack open two more handfuls of melon seeds.

Too Flashy’s current small size, about the size of a sparrow, made it perfectly suited for foraging spirit plants in the wild.

However, rare spiritual treasures were often guarded by Spirit Beasts, making them difficult to obtain.

Too Flashy’s cultivation level was still insufficient, and he likely couldn’t defeat many Spirit Beasts.

Ruan Dongling had already made arrangements for Too Flashy: if he encountered a valuable item he couldn’t handle, he would notify her, and she would retrieve it herself.

Seeing Too Flashy disappear into the forest, Ruan Dongling finally rose to enter the valley.

Just then, spiritual energy surged through the air, and two Cultivators plummeted from the sky like dumplings.

It seemed other Cultivators had entered the Secret Realm as well.

The newcomers were identical twins, both middle-aged men with Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Even without looking, Ruan Dongling knew they were from True Martial Prefecture.

The twins landed and stared at Ruan Dongling in surprise before drawing their swords and charging toward her.

“Stop! I’m a disciple of the Heaven Origin Sect! We’re on the same side!”

This time, Ruan Dongling understood the gravity of the situation and quickly produced Duan Tianhe’s Sect Token.

It was the best proof of her identity.

The twins halted immediately, their eyes fixed on the Sect Token in Ruan Dongling’s hand.

They exchanged a glance, sheathed their swords, and bowed respectfully.

“Our apologies! The battle outside the Secret Realm is fierce, and Immortal Monarch Pine Rock has been gravely wounded. We must hurry to seize any opportunities we can find!”

“Junior Sister, leave this place immediately! More cultivators will likely arrive soon. Take care!”

The two cultivators spoke quickly before mounting their swords and fleeing into the distance.

Ruan Dongling narrowed her eyes. Hmm, they’re right.

This is the entrance, so geniuses from other states will undoubtedly arrive.

Should I just guard this spot and kill them one by one, or two at a time?

But what if I can’t defeat them?

I’m only at the early Foundation Establishment stage!

Maybe I should focus on finding opportunities first. Once I obtain the Earth Treasure Azure Profound Grass, those geniuses from other states will have wasted their time!

Ruan Dongling refused to admit she was being cowardly. After all, less power meant less responsibility.

Before the thought had even fully formed, she had already darted into the mountain valley.

Ding~! Host has successfully slacked off! Gained 100% initial understanding of the Heaven-Grade High-Rank Cultivation Manual, the Great Support Divine Shield Technique!

The spiritual energy circulation pathways and operational principles of the Divine Shield Technique immediately flooded Ruan Dongling’s mind.

It felt as if she had practiced it countless times. Even as she ran, she formed hand seals, circulated her spiritual energy, and a faint silver shield instantly materialized around her.

This was a defensive cultivation manual.

Invincible within her cultivation stage! No one could break through her defenses!

Once mastered, it could even defend against attacks from higher cultivation stages!

With her current early Foundation Establishment cultivation, the Divine Shield Technique could defend against attacks from late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If she mastered the Divine Shield Technique to its later stages, she could even defend against attacks from Golden Core cultivators!

Defensive cultivation manuals were extremely rare and the most valuable among manuals of the same rank.

Life-saving techniques were always highly prized.

After all, only the living could find meaning in anything.

Now she was set! Gale Step for escape, Void Cicada Sword Art for attack, and the Divine Shield Technique for defense—she had it all!

These manuals were all Heaven Grade!

At the very least, they were top-tier techniques usable up to the Spirit Transformation Realm!

Ruan Dongling’s grin stretched from ear to ear.

She was now virtually invincible.

Entering the Secret Realm, Ruan Dongling felt her years of reading had finally paid off.

Without her knowledge, how would she have recognized which among the countless spirit plants were genuine spirit plants and which were rare herbs?

Now, facing a field teeming with spirit plants, Ruan Dongling happily began harvesting them, uncovering many rare specimens in the process.

Suddenly, a deep, resonant male voice echoed in her mind:

“Within the Demon Sealing Stone lies a Treasure-Seeking Worm. It can help you find treasures.”

Ruan Dongling had completely forgotten about the Little Butterfly Demon perched on her head. The voice reminded her of its presence.

“A Treasure-Seeking Worm? You mean that bizarre, spiky black-and-white caterpillar?”