"Tsk, tsk, three true disciples.
"The Demonic Path probably sent somewhat more true disciples into the secret realm this time than our Four Sects did, but not many more. Losing three true disciples was enough to greatly weaken their strength.
"No wonder you weren't all that concerned about securing a recommendation to become a true disciple, Junior Brother Wang.
"With such a great achievement, even without anyone recommending you, the sect would surely grant you true disciple status," Ximen Mei said, clicking her tongue in wonder.
"I also hope the Demonic Path's strength has been weakened somewhat. Otherwise, this journey into the secret realm really doesn't look promising.
"Senior Sister, with your extensive family knowledge, do you know how a Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly appeared on the Demonic Path's side?
"Didn't the ancestors say before we entered that only Qi Refining disciples could enter the Jialan Secret Realm?" Wang Yu asked instead about another matter that concerned him most.
"I'm not too sure about that either. But before we entered, my ancestor did confirm that power at the Foundation Establishment Realm couldn't enter this secret realm. Of course, if a Foundation Establishment being arose within the secret realm itself, that would be another matter.
"Judging by what we saw when that Demonic Path Foundation Establishment being attacked earlier, it didn't seem to be an ordinary cultivator either. It looked more like a puppet or an incarnation." Ximen Mei shook her head, her face equally puzzled.
"In that case, the Demonic Path really did find some loophole.
"Still, it's hardly surprising when you think about it. After all, the Demonic Path initiated this Jialan Trial. It's only natural that they prepared some trump cards in advance," Wang Yu said thoughtfully.
"That may well be the case. But since power at the