After the five Transmigrators from the same squad successfully seized the Crystal and chose to return, they did not return to that familiar little space this time. Instead, they arrived on a floating bluestone platform. Beyond it lay breathtaking mountains and deep valleys, like a secluded abode of immortals.
"Where is this? Have we successfully met all the requirements?"
"By all rights, yes. We only need to wait to learn the result. The doubts we've carried for so long may perhaps be answered today. But we must not let our guard down."
"Whew... Fifteen years. We finally passed the trial and reached the end. It's a pity that so many of our teammates will never return."
At the mention of their teammates, the excitement of the five immediately faded, and their moods grew somber.
Just then, rings of Rune patterns lit up on the bluestone slabs beside them. With a flash of light, a young girl in a green skirt approached with a smile, her voice as crisp as silver bells. "Trialists, congratulations. You have successfully completed the first stage of the trial and survived to the end. Let me introduce myself. My name is Ren Wenlan, a fifth-generation Disciple of the Double Sword Sect. For the next while, I will guide you through life in Double Sword City."
One of the sturdy young men stepped forward and bowed. "Greetings, Immortal Ren. My name is Ji Dingcheng, captain of this squad. Could you tell us what kind of place Double Sword City is, what sort of sect the Double Sword Sect is, and as for us..."
Ren Wenlan smiled. "I know you have many questions, but don't rush. You will understand everything soon enough. You will also understand how fortunate it is to be standing here alive. The world before