The Heaven Mending Secret Realm lay in the southern region of Heaven Mending Province, not far from Heaven Mending Ancient City.
Although its name contained the words "Heaven Mending," it did not belong exclusively to the Heaven Mending Sect. The sects of the province jointly controlled it.
It was also a small world, created by an ancient mighty cultivator. No one knew exactly when it had taken shape or who had built it.
There was, however, a legend that it was a Small Thousand World left behind by an ancient Supreme, containing countless fortunes, such as Saint Medicine, Heavenly Bones, and supremely powerful Precious Artifacts.
But this Secret Realm was unusual. It opened only once every thousand years or more, and each exploration had a time limit of roughly three to four months.
Moreover, it suppressed the cultivation of those who entered, with the Spirit Transformation Realm as the limit. Even figures at the Cultivator Leader level could not force their way inside to explore; they would be repelled.
Thus, whenever it opened, the sects of Heaven Mending Province would flock there, sending their younger generations inside to compete for great fortunes.
This time, however, things were different. The Golden Sparrow Palace, the Profound Heaven Sect, and several other sects feared that the Heaven Mending Sect would stand alone in dominance and monopolize the opportunities within the Secret Realm.
They therefore jointly announced that people from other great provinces would be allowed to participate in a talent selection trial, intending to muddy the waters.
Yet, to the other sects' surprise, the Heaven Mending Sect actually agreed. It raised no objections and supported letting the juniors spar and temper themselves.
In truth, many Cult Masters had a premonition that this era would not be peaceful. Extraordinary talents were emerging in droves,