**Chapter 635: Donât Mention, Donât Think, Donât Ask**
Shulin Muyu was sweating all over, his body trembling slightly. He kept telling himself, "Donât think about it anymore, donât think about it anymore."
But those secrets seemed to have infinite magic, making him unable to stop thinking and exploring.
He wanted to open his eyes but found himself somewhat out of control.
Seeing that something was wrong, Antares let out a dragon roar.
The dragon roar penetrated Shulin Muyuâs soul. At the same time, the Nine-Color Dragon Soul Crystal outside his soul also let out a dragon roar, resonating with Antaresâ roar.
Shulin Muyuâs soul was shaken by the dragon roar, and then his whole body trembled, finally waking up.
Antares breathed a sigh of relief, "You brat, what were you thinking? Your soul was almost exhausted; this could damage your foundation."
Shulin Muyu gasped for breath, feeling like he had just escaped death.
His memory was a bit fuzzy, but at the same time, he felt a sense of clarity.
The fuzzy part was the questions he had been pondering; it seemed he had sealed his own thoughts, forcing himself not to think anymore.
The clarity came from understanding why the few who successfully obtained source skills never talked about what happened in the secret realm.
They must know what the secret realm is like, but they never reveal it to the public, not a single word.
Itâs not that they donât want to say it, but they canât say it, not even think about it.
Shulin Muyu guessed that they might use self-sealing methods to seal these memories.
Seeing Shulin Muyu fall silent again, Antares couldnât help but ask, "Hey, are you okay? Are you stunned?"
Shulin Muyu shook his head, "I entered the [Primordial Secret Realm]."
"Isnât that normal? You went there to find the [Primordial Secret Realm]. How did it go? Did you succeed?" Antares didnât think much of it, not delving deeper.
Shulin Muyu said, "I succeeded. I managed to retain both skills."
Antares was a bit excited, "I knew it. If you couldnât retain the skills, no one else could. How was it? Was it difficult?"
"Not too bad. I went through a few assessments; it wasnât too hard," Shulin Muyu said honestly. For him, it wasnât too difficult.
"Of course, your strength far exceeds that of your peers..." Antares suddenly realized something was wrong and let out a roar, "You brat, you still have the memories from the secret realm?"
Shulin Muyu nodded, "Yes."
Antares became excited, "Tell me, what was it like in the secret realm?"
Shulin Muyu asked curiously, "You donât know?"
"Of course not. If I knew, why would I ask you?" Antares said irritably, "Since the last era, no one who entered has retained their memories of the secret realm."
Shulin Muyu had completely calmed down by now, "Didnât you say you knew everything?"
Antares snorted heavily, a bit exasperated, "Stop talking nonsense and tell me!"
Shulin Muyu smiled mysteriously, "Do you really want to know?"
Antares glared at Shulin Muyu, "If you donât tell me, Iâll swallow you whole."
Shulin Muyu knew he was joking.
He sat down and motioned for Antares to come closer.
Antares lowered his big head, almost leaning against Shulin Muyu.
Shulin Muyu deliberately lowered his voice, "Thereâs a pavilion in the secret realm, and inside the pavilion is an independent space. But before entering the independent space, I saw a scene."
"In the starry sky, there were countless strong beings, and an old man riding a green ox, with purple qi spreading across the starry river..." Antares suddenly let out a dragon roar, interrupting Shulin Muyu.
The deafening roar made Shulin Muyuâs ears hurt, "What are you doing?"
He heard fear in Antaresâ roar, and it was also evident in Antaresâ eyes.
Antares shook his big head, "Donât say it, donât say it anymore."
Shulin Muyu frowned, "Whatâs wrong?"
Antares said solemnly, "Remember, you must not mention that person, not to anyone. If you talk too much, it could bring disaster."
Shulin Muyu said curiously, "But Iâve already left the secret realm."
Antares shook his head vigorously, "It doesnât matter, it doesnât matter where you are."
"Even if you go to the deepest part of the starry sky, as long as you mention his name, it will be heard."
Shulin Muyu couldnât believe it, "But I donât even know his name."
From beginning to end, he only guessed that the old man riding the green ox and drinking tea with him might be the legendary "Laozi."
But he wasnât sure; it was all just his speculation.
Antares said, "Youâve seen him, thought of his appearance, and combined with your words, itâs enough, enough for him to hear."
Shulin Muyu couldnât help but ask, "Is he really that terrifying?"
Antares said seriously, "His terror is beyond your imagination. Remember my words: donât mention, donât think, donât ask."
Donât mention, donât think, donât ask.
Antaresâ tone was very serious, making Shulin Muyu realize the gravity of the situation.
Earlier, he had been pondering everything that happened in the secret realm, trying to analyze what the outside world was like.
This included many scenes of "Laozi" and countless strong beings, including the Source Bird.
He had thought too much, unable to extricate himself.
Especially the image of the old man, suspected to be "Laozi," kept appearing in his mind, like a curse he couldnât escape.
Now, hearing Antaresâ words, Shulin Muyu realized the seriousness of the matter.
Even when facing the Dragon God, Antares had no fear.
But now, he was truly afraid.
An existence that even Antares feared was indeed something he couldnât think about.
Shulin Muyu made a decision to bury this matter deep in his memory and not touch it until he had great strength.
However, he still felt a bit unwilling and couldnât help but ask, "Antares, have you heard of the name Ghost Husband?"
Antaresâ scales stood up like sharp blades, and he slowly turned his head, his expression stiff, "Where did you hear that name?"
Antaresâ reaction made Shulin Muyu sense a problem, "In the secret realm, that guy wanted to kill me. But because of the rules of the secret realm, he couldnât."
Antaresâ eyes rolled quickly, and he suddenly shouted, "I understand, I understand, so he went there."
Shulin Muyu asked, "Is Ghost Husband very scary? Scarier than that person?"
Antares shook his head, "Ghost Husband is not scary, just cruel. Compared to that person, Ghost Husband is nothing."
"Iâll tell you again, about the secret realm..."
Shulin Muyu interrupted Antares, "Donât worry, I know what to do. I just mentioned it to you; I wonât bring it up again."
Antares finally relaxed, knowing that Shulin Muyu, once he said he wouldnât mention it, really wouldnât.
Even Antares had to admire Shulin Muyuâs caution.
Shulin Muyu changed the subject, talking about his experiences on the Wind Thunder Continent and the giant creature hidden under the Thunder Mountain Range.
Talking about this, Antares became excited, shedding his previous caution and starting to talk freely.
"That guy is the companion beast of the God of Thunder and later became the God of Thunderâs mount."
"After the God of Thunder died in battle, it was severely injured and has been sleeping and healing under the Thunder Mountain Range."
"The Thunder Trees actually grow on it, and it uses the Thunder Trees to absorb the power of thunder to heal itself."
"As for why it can stay on the Wind Thunder Continent, thatâs naturally my doing."
"But you donât have to worry. It usually sleeps, and even if it wakes up, it canât leave that area."
"If you want to level up using the Thunder Trees, just keep your distance from it. Do you want me to talk to it and ask it not to attack you?"
Antares returned to his usual self, completely forgetting the previous matter.
Shulin Muyu didnât expect that the creature was the companion beast of the God of Thunder.
No wonder it was so powerful.
It could stay on the Wind Thunder Continent without being bound by the laws because of Antares.
Shulin Muyu said coldly, "Do you know you almost got me killed?"
Antares snorted, "How was I supposed to know you would go after the Thunder Trees? If you hadnât mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it."
"Iâve lived for countless years, witnessed many eras and events, done so many things, how could I remember such a small matter?"
Shulin Muyu laughed, "You either sleep or sleep, how many things can you do?"
"And you never do anything without a reason. There must be a reason you helped the God of Thunder."
Antares said sullenly, "I have my reasons for taking action."
The two chatted and bantered.
Shulin Muyu usually spoke very little and rarely interacted with others.
But when he was with Antares, he talked a lot.
At first, he talked more to get some information.
Later, he truly considered Antares a friend.
Antares was also lonely, having had no friends for many years.
The lonely man and dragon made a good pair.
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