Breakthrough, Trial

The middle-aged man had barely finished speaking when an elder in a dark robe appeared within the hall.

"Vice Hall Master, the man I sent down... was killed."

The elder's expression was somewhat grim.

"I already know." The middle-aged man nodded calmly.

Yet the curiosity in his eyes was utterly undisguised.

"The one you sent down was Jin Xuan, correct?"

"Yes."

"Though not top-tier among the many disciples, he was at least in the True Self Realm, and yet he was killed in the lower realm."

The middle-aged man looked quite intrigued.

The elder, however, wore a grave expression:

"Vice Hall Master, regarding Jin Xuan's death, it seems shrouded in a haze of fog—I can see nothing at all."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man smiled and shook his head: "It's not just you; even I cannot discern anything."

At these words, the elder's pupils contracted, and he was deeply shaken.

"How is that possible! Even you can't see through it!"

The middle-aged man's statement left the elder utterly incredulous.

He knew full well that this Vice Hall Master was among the strongest beings in the universe.

Yet even someone of his caliber couldn't peer into it—what exactly was the situation with the other party?

"Then what should we do now?"

The elder had originally intended to descend to the lower realm himself, but now he was at a loss.

The other party was certainly no simple matter; if even the Vice Hall Master couldn't see through them, going down himself might be dangerous.

"I'll go to the lower realm myself."

"You're going to the lower realm yourself!?"

The middle-aged man's words completely caught the elder off guard.

For someone of his stature to personally visit the lower realm was utterly baffling.

But considering the mystery of the other party, it seemed reasonable after all.

Given the middle-aged man's strength, it was far safer than the elder going down himself.

"This matter is rather interesting."

"Vice Hall Master, do you need me to accompany you?"

The elder was also quite curious about the mysterious figure who had killed his disciple.

"No need."

With that, the middle-aged man vanished from where he stood.

Seeing the middle-aged man leave, the elder also withdrew from the hall.

One month later.

Heavenly Desolation Continent.

The mountain peak where Ye Xinran resided.

At this moment, in a pavilion at the back mountain.

Ye Chang'an was lying in a lounge chair, absorbed in reading a storybook.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Shi and Yang Yi had entered the Primordial Divine Hall to cultivate.

Just as Ye Chang'an was thoroughly engrossed, the system's prompt suddenly rang out in his mind.

[Detected Ye Xinran breaking through to the King Profound Realm. Host's cultivation level raised to the Heavenly Venerate Realm.]

"Oh? A breakthrough? Breaking through to King Profound in one month—that's really fast. As expected of top-tier talent."

Even though he knew Ye Xinran's breakthrough speed would be swift, Ye Chang'an couldn't help but be astonished.

[Host, Ye Xinran's talent is such that even transcending the universe has no bottleneck. Breaking through these mere minor realms—is it really worth this much surprise?]

Hearing Ye Chang'an's words, the system spoke up directly.

"That strong?"

Even now, Ye Chang'an still had no real concept of "strength."

He didn't know how strong the universe's top experts were, nor how strong it meant to transcend the universe.

[Of course. This world is vast—very vast. This universe is just a small corner.]

"Whoa! Then how strong are the five elders of the Primordial Divine Hall? They must have transcended the universe too, right?"

Based on the system's previous descriptions of the five elders, Ye Chang'an guessed they were also beings who had transcended the universe.

[Please do not underestimate the five elders, Host]

"It seems their power far exceeds what I imagined."

Listening to the system's words, Ye Chang'an muttered to himself.

"Oh? They're coming to find Xinran?"

Just then, Ye Chang'an sensed someone approaching the hall where Ye Xinran was.

With a casual sweep of his perception, he discovered it was Jin Xiaoya, Lin Tianci, and Xuanyuan Hao.

Inside Ye Xinran's hall.

"Go out and train?"

Hearing Jin Xiaoya and the others' words, Ye Xinran looked at them with some excitement.

Clearly, Ye Xinran was also looking forward to going out and training.

"That's right, Xinran. From the look on your face, you're definitely not going to refuse."

Jin Xiaoya said with a smile.

"Of course! Going out to train, roaming the world with my sword, slaying demons and monsters, making my name known across the continent, forging my own legend! Something this fun, how could I possibly say no!"

At these words, Jin Xiaoya and the other two exchanged glances and couldn't help but laugh.

"When do we set out? Right now?"

Ye Xinran asked immediately, already unable to wait.

"Let's go tell Master first, then we'll depart." Jin Xiaoya said lightly with a smile.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go find the Holy Master!"

With that, Ye Xinran pulled Jin Xiaoya and the other two and hurried toward Holy Master Peak.

Holy Master Peak.

Inside Xuanyuan Chen's hall.

"Your cultivation levels have advanced quickly, so going out to train is a very good idea."

Upon learning that Ye Xinran and the other three wanted to go out and train, Xuanyuan Chen expressed his approval.

"But make sure you return before the Grand Competition."

"Don't worry, Holy Master, we've got that in mind."

Ye Xinran replied with a smile, answering quickly.

After bidding farewell to Xuanyuan Chen, Ye Xinran and the other three left the hall directly, ready to set off.

Watching the four departing figures, Xuanyuan Chen moved his mind and sent out a sound transmission.

The next moment, two figures appeared inside the hall.

They were two of the elders who had appeared at the previous Recruitment Ceremony.

"We pay our respects to the Holy Master."

The two immediately bowed.

"Rise." After signaling them to stand, Xuanyuan Chen continued, "The four of them are going out to train. You two will act as their protectors.

Stay in the shadows and watch over them. Don't intervene unless necessary."

"Yes."

Then the two vanished from the spot.

Soon, they were following behind Ye Xinran and the others.

Inside the hall.

After making the arrangements, Xuanyuan Chen was about to begin his cultivation when a presence suddenly appeared on his peak, rushing toward him at great speed.

"Hm? Wúhén is here too?"

Outside the hall door, a young man dressed in a black robe appeared.

Looking at the hall before him, the young man felt both excited and nervous.

"After all this time gathering information, I've confirmed that the Profound Spirit Treasure Spring is inside the new disciple Trial Secret Realm."

"But the secret realm is already closed now. Will Master still let me enter?"

The young man pondered inwardly.

He was very worried that Xuanyuan Chen would not agree to his request.

"Since you're here, come on in."

Just then, Xuanyuan Chen's voice came from within the hall.

Hearing this, the youth stopped overthinking and strode directly into the hall.

"Disciple Dao Wuhen greets Master."

Arriving before Xuanyuan Chen, Dao Wuhen performed a salute.

"Rise, Wuhen. What matter brings you to your master?"

Xuanyuan Chen waved his hand, signaling him to stand.

At this, Dao Wuhen got straight to the point, though a hint of nervousness was evident in his tone.

"Master, I also wish to enter the new disciple Trial Secret Realm and take a look."

"Enter the Trial Secret Realm?"

Xuanyuan Chen found Dao Wuhen's purpose quite unexpected.

He never imagined the other had come for this.

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