Breakthrough, Training

No sooner had the middle-aged man finished speaking than an elderly man in a dark robe appeared in the hall.

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

The elderly man's expression was somewhat grim as he spoke.

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

Yet the curiosity in his eyes was not concealed in the slightest.

"The person you sent down was Jin Xuan, wasn't it?"

"Yes."

"Though he was not among the finest of the many disciples, he was still in the True Self Realm. To think he was killed in the lower realm."

The middle-aged man looked deeply interested.

The elderly man, however, wore a solemn expression.

"Vice Hall Master, regarding Jin Xuan's death, it seems as though a cloud of fog is blocking everything. I cannot see anything at all."

Hearing this, the middle-aged man smiled and shook his head. "Not only you—even I cannot make out anything."

The elderly man's pupils contracted at those words, his heart filled with shock.

"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 truly powerful figures in the universe.

Yet even an existence like him could not peer through it. Just what was the other party?

"Then what should we do now?"

The elderly man had initially wanted to make a trip to the lower realm himself, but now he had no idea what to do.

The other party was certainly no simple figure. Even the Vice Hall Master could not see through them; if he went down himself, he might very well be in danger.

"I'll personally make a trip to the lower realm."

"You're going to the lower realm in person?!"

The middle-aged man's words completely exceeded the elderly man's expectations.

For someone of such stature to personally travel to the lower realm was simply inconceivable.

But considering the other party's mystery, it somehow seemed perfectly reasonable.

With the middle-aged man's strength, it would certainly be far safer than having him descend himself.

"This matter is rather interesting."

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

The elderly man was also quite curious about the mysterious person 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 elderly man 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 of the mountain.

Ye Chang'an was reclining in a grand chair, intently reading a storybook.

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

Just as Ye Chang'an was engrossed in his reading, the system's notification suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Detected that Ye Xinran has broken through to the King Profound Realm. Host's cultivation has risen to the Heavenly Venerate Realm.]

"Hm? She broke through? Reaching the King Profound Realm in one month—this speed really is fast. As expected of top-tier talent."

Though Ye Chang'an had known Ye Xinran would break through quickly, he could not help but be surprised.

[Host, Ye Xinran's talent has no bottlenecks even beyond the universe. Is there really any need to be so surprised over breaking through such a trivial realm?]

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

"She's that strong?"

Even now, Ye Chang'an still had little real concept of what "powerful" meant.

He did not know just how strong the universe's peak experts were, nor how strong those beyond the universe were.

[Of course. This world is vast beyond measure. This universe is merely a tiny place.]

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

Based on the system's previous description of the five elders, Ye Chang'an guessed that all five were surely experts who had surpassed the universe.

[Host, please do not underestimate the five elders.]

"It seems their strength far exceeds my imagination."

Listening to the system, Ye Chang'an murmured softly.

"Oh? Those few have come to find Xinran?"

At that moment, Ye Chang'an sensed people approaching the hall where Ye Xinran was staying.

With only a casual sweep of his senses, he discovered that they were Jin Xiaoya, Lin Tianci, and Xuanyuan Hao.

Inside Ye Xinran's hall.

"Going out to train?"

After hearing Jin Xiaoya and the others, Ye Xinran looked at the three of them with a trace of excitement.

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

"That's right, Xinran. Looking at you, you definitely won't refuse."

Jin Xiaoya said with a smile.

"Of course! Going out to train, roaming the world with a sword, slaying demons and exterminating fiends, making my name known across the continent, and forging my own legend! How could I possibly miss something this fun?!"

At those words, Jin Xiaoya and the other two exchanged glances, all unable to hold back their laughter.

"When are we leaving? Right now?"

Ye Xinran immediately asked. She could no longer wait.

"We'll set off after informing Master." Jin Xiaoya spoke with a light laugh.

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

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

Holy Master Peak.

Inside Xuanyuan Chen's hall.

"Your realms have risen quickly. Going out to train for a time is indeed a good thing."

Upon learning that Ye Xinran and the other three wanted to go out for training, Xuanyuan Chen was quite approving.

"But be sure to return before the grand competition."

"Don't worry, Holy Master. We know what we're doing."

Ye Xinran quickly replied with a smile.

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

Watching the four departing figures, Xuanyuan Chen's thoughts stirred, and he sent out a voice transmission.

The next moment, two figures appeared inside the hall.

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

"Greetings, Holy Master."

The two immediately bowed.

"Rise." After indicating for them to stand, Xuanyuan Chen continued, "The four of them have gone out to train. You two will protect them on their path.

Watch over them in secret. Do not intervene unless necessary."

"Yes."

The two then vanished from where they stood.

Before long, they had followed behind Ye Xinran and the other three.

Inside the hall.

Having made the arrangements, Xuanyuan Chen was about to begin cultivating when an aura suddenly appeared on his mountain peak and rushed toward him at incredible speed.

"Hm? Wuhen has come too?"

Outside the hall gates, a black-robed youth appeared.

Looking at the great hall before him, the youth felt both excited and nervous.

"After making inquiries during this time, I can now confirm that the Profound Spirit Treasure Spring is within the Trial Secret Realm for new disciples."

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

The youth pondered inwardly.

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

"Since you're here, come in."

At that moment, Xuanyuan Chen's voice came from within the hall.

Seeing this, the youth stopped thinking further and entered the hall directly.

"Disciple Dao Wuhen greets Master."

Arriving before Xuanyuan Chen, Dao Wuhen bowed.

"Rise, Wuhen. What do you seek from me?"

Xuanyuan Chen waved a hand, signaling for him to rise.

Hearing this, Dao Wuhen went straight to the point, though there was an obvious trace of nervousness in his tone.

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

"Enter the Trial Secret Realm?"

Xuanyuan Chen was quite surprised by Dao Wuhen's purpose.

He had never expected that this was what Dao Wuhen had come for.

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