Three days before the Secret Realm Competition, an extravagant carriage bearing a golden dragon emblem arrived at Sword Peak Sect.
The news spread instantly.
“The Golden Dragon Chamber of Commerce is here!”
“The largest chamber of commerce in the Six Great Worlds!”
Even the Sect Master personally came to welcome the guests.
Leading the delegation was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious golden robes.
His sharp eyes swept across the gathered disciples before stopping on Lin Xuan.
“You must be Young Master Lin.”
Lin Xuan cupped his fists politely.
“This junior greets the senior.”
The Pavilion Master smiled warmly.
“I witnessed your battle during the Four-Sect Competition. A young man with talent and character deserves to befriend the Golden Dragon Chamber of Commerce.”
With a wave of his hand, an attendant stepped forward carrying a jade tray.
Upon it rested an Earth Grade Spirit Sword, an Earth Grade Defensive Robe, three Meridian Nourishing Pills, five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and a Golden Dragon VIP token.
“This is merely a token of friendship.”
The surrounding disciples gasped in disbelief.
Even several elders stared with envy.
Lin Xuan hesitated before looking toward Zhang Sang.
Seeing his master nod slightly, he accepted the gifts.
“Thank you, Senior. I will remember this kindness.”
The Pavilion Master laughed.
“Good! A cultivator should never reject fate’s opportunities.”
His expression gradually became serious.
“I came for another reason.”
“The Ancient Secret Realm will open in seven days.”
“It is the greatest opportunity for the younger generation of the mortal world.”
“Cultivators from the East, West, North, South Continents, and the Central Plains will all gather there.”
“They are powerful far beyond ordinary disciples.”
He looked directly at Lin Xuan.
“If you enter, remember one thing.”
“Never underestimate anyone.”
Lin Xuan nodded solemnly.
“I understand.”
After exchanging a few more words with the Sect Master, the Pavilion Master led his people away.
Watching the departing carriage, Zhang Sang’s gaze became distant.
“The Secret Realm…”
“I wonder what surprises await this time.”
High above the Southern Continent, dark clouds quietly gathered as an invisible crack appeared for the briefest moment before vanishing into the sky.