Gu Sheng was slightly shaken. He had not expected Tantai Mingjing to propose such a deal.
His thoughts raced, and he immediately responded with his spiritual power within his sea of consciousness.
"Senior, what exactly is hidden in this secret realm that has made the Tantai Family and the three Sacred Lands place such importance on it? And how can you be certain that it exists, let alone that I have the ability to obtain it?"
Tantai Mingjing's voice transmission fell silent for a moment, as if she had no intention of explaining in detail.
"This object is of tremendous importance. You need not know too much at present. You only need to know that it exists somewhere within this place and that... it is connected to 'space' and 'creation.' With your fortune, strength, and... the thing on your person, you are one of those most likely to encounter and obtain it."
She paused, her tone carrying absolute certainty.
"As for the risks... contending against the three Sacred Lands is like snatching chestnuts from the fire. My promise shall be your reward for taking that risk. Whether you accept or not rests on a single thought."
Just as Gu Sheng and Tantai Mingjing were conducting their covert spiritual exchange, Yuwen Ku, the Saint Realm elder from the Divine Profound Sacred Land, seemed to cast an exceedingly subtle glance at Tantai Mingjing's incarnation. His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
He likewise used voice transmission to warn Yuwen Ruo at his side.
"Ruo'er, that woman Tantai Mingjing is shrewd and calculating. She is not someone who yields easily.
Though she agreed on the surface, she is likely plotting something else. Keep a close eye on that girl from the Tantai Family, and... that boy called Gu Sheng. For him to withstand Bone Chi