As a peerlessly powerful ray of light burst forth, the Restriction shrouding the ancient hall instantly collapsed and disintegrated, turning to dust that drifted through the void.
Lin Taichu stepped into the ancient hall and soon stopped before a room. He raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Come in." An aged, indifferent voice came from within.
Lin Taichu took a deep breath before pushing open the door. The room was plainly furnished. An Old Man in Green Robe with snow-white hair sat beside a wooden table. It was Lei Xiaoyun.
"Greetings, Grandmaster." Lin Taichu knelt before Lei Xiaoyun, his manner incomparably respectful and devout. He knew that Lei Xiaoyun was the one in power at Lei Fa Palace, as well as Lei Qianjue's master.
"No need for such formalities." Lei Xiaoyun looked at Lin Taichu and slowly said, "I heard that you wish to venture to other continents?"
Lin Taichu's heart trembled upon hearing that. Could he not even hide this matter from his Grandmaster?
"This disciple is foolish. I merely wish to strengthen myself, so I wish to venture out and gain experience to improve my combat strength," Lin Taichu replied.
"Your intentions are good, but I advise you to abandon this thought." Lei Xiaoyun sighed.
Staring intently at Lin Taichu, he said earnestly, "The Nine Domains Ranking changes once every five years. Every change signifies a sharp decline in the number of experts on the Nine Domains Ranking. This time, twenty-seven experts on the Nine Domains Ranking have fallen, including yourself."
Lin Taichu's expression suddenly froze. His mind exploded with a thunderous boom, and his body could not help trembling violently. Twenty-seven experts had fallen?
"How... how could this be..." Turbulent waves rose in Lin Taichu's heart. Although he had not witnessed the scene himself, he