Aurora Island

On the Drunken Fragrance Couch, Guiling Niang looked at her disciple.

She suddenly gave a soft laugh. "No wonder Master values you so highly. Good boy, you've got some nerve after all. So, you've made up your mind?"

Ning Ye nodded. "An opponent is the best stepping stone."

"Good." Guiling Niang nodded. "Since you aren't afraid of death..."

With a flick of her hand, a talisman decree flew into Ning Ye's grasp.

Ning Ye looked at it, his brow lifting slightly. "Aurora Island?"

"That's right." Guiling Niang said, "In one month, you will go to Aurora Island and serve as its guardian. The rest of the road, you'll have to walk on your own."

"What are the rules?" Ning Ye asked.

"So long as the other side does not send more than two Nirvana Realm cultivators, you may not call for help."

"More than two Nirvana Realm cultivators?"

"Don't you have Tianji?"

Ning Ye understood.

He nodded. "All right. How long will I need?"

"That is an answer you must find for yourself... I don't know either." Guiling Niang shook her head, somewhat troubled.

The Young Talents Competition had caused far too great a stir this time, directly alarming the upper realm.

The higher-ups had made arrangements. Even Guiling Niang could not interfere as she pleased.

Brat, you've cultivated for barely over a decade and reached the Wanfa Realm, yet you've already drawn the attention of Saints. You really are something.

"In any case, take care of yourself." Guiling Niang waved her hand.

"Yes, this disciple will take his leave." Ning Ye cupped his hands and was about to depart.

"Wait." Guiling Niang suddenly said.

"Does Master have another matter?"

Guiling Niang tossed Ning Ye a key. "Go to the inner treasury and pick out whatever you like. This is