As soon as the middle-aged man finished speaking, an elderly man wearing a dark-colored robe appeared inside the main hall.
“Vice hall master, the person I sent down... has been killed.”
The elderly man said with a somewhat grim expression.
“I already know.” The middle-aged man nodded calmly.
However, he made no attempt to conceal the curiosity in his eyes.
“The person you sent down was Jin Xuan, right?”
“Yes.”
“Although he was not considered one of the best among the many disciples, he was still in the True Self Realm. Yet he was actually killed in the Lower Realm.”
The middle-aged man looked extremely interested.
The elderly man, however, wore a solemn expression:
“Vice hall master, it seems that a veil of mist is obscuring the truth behind Jin Xuan’s death. I cannot see anything at all.”
Hearing this, the middle-aged man smiled and shook his head. “It is not just you. Even I cannot see anything.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the elderly man’s pupils contracted, and he was deeply shaken.
“How is that possible? Even you cannot see through it?”
The middle-aged man’s words left the elderly man looking utterly incredulous.
He knew that this vice hall master could be considered one of the strongest people in the universe.
Yet even an existence of his caliber could not pry into it. Just what was the other party’s situation?
“What should we do now?”
The elderly man had originally intended to personally descend to the Lower Realm, but now he was at a loss as well.
The other party was certainly no simple figure. If even the vice hall master could not see through them, descending himself might prove dangerous.
“I will personally go to the Lower Realm.”
“You are going to the Lower Realm personally!?”
The middle-aged man’s words were completely beyond the elderly man’s expectations.
For such a figure to personally travel to the Lower Realm was simply inconceivable.
However, considering the other party’s mystery, it seemed reasonable after all.
With the middle-aged man’s strength, it would certainly be much safer than if he went to the Lower Realm himself.
“This matter is quite interesting.”
“Vice hall master, do you need me to go with you?”
The elderly man was also rather curious about the mysterious person who had killed his disciple.
“No need.”
After saying this, the middle-aged man vanished from where he stood.
Seeing the middle-aged man leave, the elderly man also exited the main hall.
.....
One month later.
The Tianhuang Continent.
The mountain peak where Ye Xinran resided.
At this moment, in a pavilion in the rear mountain.
Ye Chang'an was lying in a grand tutor’s chair, engrossed in a storybook.
Meanwhile, Shangguan Shi and Yang Shiyi had entered the Primordial Divine Hall to cultivate.
Just as Ye Chang'an was thoroughly enjoying his reading, the system’s notification suddenly sounded in his mind.
【Ye Xinran has broken through to the King Profound Realm. Host’s cultivation level has risen to the Heavenly Venerable Realm】
“Hmm? She broke through? Reaching the King Profound Realm in one month... That speed is truly incredible. As expected of Top-Tier talent.”
Although Ye Chang'an knew that Ye Xinran’s breakthrough speed would be very fast, he still could not help feeling astonished.
【Host, Ye Xinran’s talent has no bottleneck even in the transcendent universe. Is it really necessary to be so surprised over breaking through such a minor realm?】
Hearing Ye Chang'an’s words, the system immediately spoke up.
“She is that powerful?”
Even now, Ye Chang'an still had little understanding of what “powerful” truly meant.
He did not know just how powerful the universe’s top experts were, nor how powerful the transcendent universe was.
【Of course. This world is immensely vast, and this universe is merely a small place within it】
“Gasp! Then how powerful are the five elders of the Primordial Divine Hall? They must have reached the transcendent universe too, right?”
Based on the system’s previous description of the five elders, Ye Chang'an guessed that all five of them were certainly experts of the transcendent universe.
【Host, please do not underestimate the five elders】
“It seems their strength far surpasses my imagination.”
Listening to the system, Ye Chang'an muttered under his breath.
“Oh? Those people came to look for Xinran?”
Just then, Ye Chang'an sensed someone approaching the main hall where Ye Xinran was staying.
With a casual sweep of his senses, he discovered that it was Jin Xiaoya, Lin Tianci, and Xuanyuan Hao.
Inside Ye Xinran’s main hall.
“Go out for a trial?”
After hearing Jin Xiaoya and the other two, Ye Xinran looked at the three of them with some excitement.
Clearly, Ye Xinran was also very eager to go out for a trial.
“That’s right, Xinran. Judging by your reaction, you definitely won’t refuse.”
Jin Xiaoya said with a smile.
“Of course! Going out for a trial, roaming the world with a sword, vanquishing demons and devils, making my name known across the continent, and creating my own legend! How could I miss out on something this fun?”
At these words, Jin Xiaoya and the other two exchanged glances before bursting into laughter.
“When are we leaving? Right now?”
Ye Xinran immediately asked. She could hardly wait.
“We’ll tell master and then set off.” Jin Xiaoya spoke with a light laugh.
“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s hurry and find the sacred lord!”
After saying this, Ye Xinran pulled Jin Xiaoya and the other two toward Holy Lord Peak.
.....
Holy Lord Peak.
Inside Xuanyuan Chen’s main hall.
“Your realms have improved quickly. Going out for a trial would be quite beneficial as well.”
After learning that the four people wanted to go out for a trial, Xuanyuan Chen expressed his agreement.
“However, be sure to return before the grand tournament.”
“Don’t worry, sacred lord. We know this well.”
Ye Xinran answered hurriedly with a smile.
After bidding farewell to Xuanyuan Chen, the four people left the main hall and prepared to set off.
Watching the four people depart, Xuanyuan Chen’s thoughts stirred, and a voice transmission was sent out.
The next moment, two figures appeared inside the main hall.
They were two of the elders who had appeared at the recruitment ceremony.
“Greetings, sacred lord.”
The two immediately saluted.
“Rise.” After signaling for them to stand, Xuanyuan Chen continued, “The four of them have gone out for a trial. You two will serve as their dao protectors.
“Pay attention to protecting them from the shadows. Do not act unless necessary.”
“Yes.”
Subsequently, the two vanished from where they stood.
They soon followed behind Ye Xinran and the other three.
Inside the main hall.
After making the arrangements, Xuanyuan Chen was just about to begin cultivating when an aura suddenly appeared on his mountain peak and rushed toward him at astonishing speed.
“Hmm? Wuhen has come too?”
Outside the hall doors, a young man dressed in black robes appeared.
Looking at the main hall before him, the young man felt both excited and nervous.
“After making inquiries during this time, I have confirmed that the Profound Spirit Treasure Spring is inside the Trial Secret Realm for new disciples.”
“However, the secret realm is already closed. Will master still let me enter?”
The young man pondered inwardly.
He was very worried that Xuanyuan Chen would refuse his request.
“Since you are here, come in.”
Just then, Xuanyuan Chen’s voice came from inside the hall.
Seeing this, the young man stopped overthinking and entered the main hall directly.
“This disciple is Dao Wuhen. Greetings, master.”
Arriving before Xuanyuan Chen, Dao Wuhen saluted.
“Rise, Wuhen. What brings you to see me?”
Xuanyuan Chen waved his hand, signaling him to stand.
Hearing this, Dao Wuhen got straight to the point, though there was clearly a trace of nervousness in his voice.
“Master, I also want to enter the Trial Secret Realm for new disciples and take a look.”
“Enter the Trial Secret Realm?”
Xuanyuan Chen was caught off guard by Dao Wuhen’s purpose in coming.
He had never imagined that this was what the other party had come for.