"The Cen Family was furious and frantic."
Shen Meier pursed her lips and continued:
"Cen Aotian publicly broke with his Lineage and made some harsh declarations. The Cen Family originally intended to wash their hands of him. But after learning that he'd stumbled upon a fortuitous encounter and his cultivation had soared, quite a few elders started scheming to summon him back into the fold. Cen Aotian is proud and unruly, though. He flatly refused to return."
"Everyone in the Ling Shuo Domain has been talking about him lately. Before long, several aristocratic clans will hold a secret realm trial there. They said Cen Aotian also intends to attend. With the Heavenly Prodigies of all those clans gathering in one place, it'll be quite a spectacle."
Jiang Lu's eyes brightened slightly. She already had a plan in mind.
Once her training in Softcore Garden ended, she could set out for the Ling Shuo Domain.
The secret realm trial was the perfect opportunity to meet Cen Aotian. She certainly wouldn't hold back when it came to taking those opportunities that should have belonged to him.
"So there's a secret realm trial, too," Jiang Lu said leisurely. "That does sound interesting."
Seeing the interest flickering in her eyes, Shen Meier smiled. "If you head to the Ling Shuo Domain, Junior Sister, you'll arrive just in time for the trial. Then you can see this boastful Cen Aotian for yourself."
Jiang Lu nodded. She was definitely going.
A few days later-
"Junior Sister Jiang, let's go." Shen Meier led Jiang Lu into a patch of flowers.
The entrance was different from the other places. The flowers here were brighter and more fragrant.
"Junior Sister Jiang, be careful once you're inside. I won't be going with you."
Noticing Jiang Lu's gaze, Shen Meier seemed