Even though Qian Wendao had concealed his identity when they first met.
When he revealed his true identity, however, he had taken over from Gu Weiyang, stood firm in defense of the Safe Zone, and even saved Qin Siyang's life.
By now, Qin Siyang had completely let down his guard around him.
But Qin Siyang had promised the Rock Core Being that he would not tell anyone else about this.
Although he did not think revealing it would cost the Rock Core Being anything, he had given it his word, so he ought to keep it. If they had a chance to meet again someday, he would not have to feel guilty.
So he said, "Sorry, I can't tell you how I learned that you completed the Sandworm's [Succession Trial]. I'm just curious. You managed to complete such a difficult trial, yet you still can't put up a fight against a Sandworm?"
"You even know the conditions for completing the Sandworm's trial?!"
Each new revelation hit Qian Wendao before he could recover from the last, sending fresh waves of shock across his face.
"Yes."
Qian Wendao sighed. "You're one of the Second Batch of Chosen Ones, people abandoned as lower-class people in other [Evolutionary Sequence Domains], yet your accomplishments are already astonishing. I never imagined that what you'd shown was merely the tip of the iceberg, and that your hidden achievements were even more staggering! Is this what someone chosen by the [Eye of the Divine Crow] is capable of?"
Qin Siyang spoke plainly again. "You might be curious about which Large God's [Succession Trial] I passed, but feel awkward asking, so I'll tell you outright. I passed the Sacrificial Giant Vine's Succession Trial. Afterward, the Sacrificial Giant Vine disappeared. As for why, I don't know either."
"The Sacrificial Giant