Seeing Lian Zizhang's expression, Chen Lin could not help smiling.
"What, after brushing with death like that, you still haven't learned your lesson? I think you should settle down, cultivate, and wait for the Ascension Trial to begin."
The man really was an adventurer. He had barely escaped the Spirit Refining Tower with his life, yet as soon as he recovered, he wanted to explore another secret land.
It was best to keep his distance from someone like that.
"How is that any different from waiting to die?"
Lian Zizhang spoke bluntly.
"Oh?"
His response brought a look of surprise to Chen Lin's face.
He studied him for a moment.
"From the sound of it, you know something about the Ascension Trial?"
"A little."
Lian Zizhang pulled out a chair and sat down.
"You contributed a great deal to saving me this time. In return, I'll tell you this secret, so you won't keep stumbling around in a fog, with no idea what you should be doing."
"Please, go ahead."
Chen Lin immediately took out some spirit tea and poured him a cup.
Then he waved a hand, forming a barrier with the Zodiac Secret Art to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.
Beihan City was now teeming with Dominators, each possessed of heaven-reaching abilities. Extra precautions were necessary.
Lian Zizhang took a sip of spirit tea.
"You've heard of Outer Heaven, haven't you?"
"I've heard a little, but I don't know exactly what sort of place it is. All I've heard is that those who succeed in the Ascension Trial might be sent there."
Chen Lin recounted what he knew.
"That's right."
Lian Zizhang nodded.
"An Ascension Trial Victor can indeed go to Outer Heaven. This is a shortcut. Otherwise, you have to cultivate to the perfection of the ninth layer