The Three Great Royal Courts truly had the strength to back their confidence

"In that case, I'll take my leave."

"If I learn any more details before the Secret Realm opens, I'll be sure to bring them to you, junior brother."

After sharing everything he knew.

Mu Chunfeng rose to his feet.

Hearing this, Lin Tian also stood to see him off.

Soon, a streak of light flew out of Lin Tian's courtyard.

Only after that streak of light had vanished completely.

Did Lin Tian return to his Cultivation Chamber.

Meanwhile.

In another small courtyard within the Dao Origin Sect.

Gu Qingshuang had already changed her clothes.

She was sitting in a pavilion with Gu Changyuan.

Neither of them looked particularly happy.

Only a short while ago, they had lost that slot...

And now, getting it back was all but impossible.

After all, given Lin Tian's formidable combat strength.

They had virtually no chance of reclaiming it.

That slot concerned enormous interests for the sect behind them...

Yet their mistake had left the sect facing substantial losses...

Just then.

A streak of light suddenly descended from the sky.

The two looked up.

And saw that the newcomer was Elder Hao.

Once they recognized him.

They truly did not know how to face this senior martial uncle with whom they were on such good terms.

Elder Hao naturally noticed their troubled mood.

He did not wait for them to rise.

Instead, he went straight to their stone table and sat down.

Looking at their expressions.

He knew perfectly well what was troubling them.

He immediately said, "Hehe, I've already heard about the slot."

Hearing this, Gu Qingshuang said awkwardly, "Senior martial uncle, we've disappointed you and the sect."

"Lin Tian's strength far exceeded my initial estimate. As for that slot, I'm afraid..."

But before she could finish.

Elder Hao waved a hand, cutting her