Far away in the Heaven Dou Empire, Xiao Yan was naturally unaware that the preliminary rounds had already begun.
In front of the Spirit Hall's training ground, An Hanfu, Han Yueyue, and Qiu Zijing stood with their eyes gleaming, filled with anticipation for the Supreme Secret Realm they were about to enter.
" The Supreme Secret Realm! This is our chance to gain a significant contribution before the finals!"
Han Yueyue looked at An Hanfu and Qiu Zijing, a strange light flashing in her eyes, and said:
"With these guys around, we can focus our hunting on Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!"
Hearing Han Yueyue's words, a glint flashed in An Hanfu and Qiu Zijing's eyes. The three exchanged glances, and An Hanfu suddenly spoke in a cold tone:
"Based on the final points, Xiao Yan is undoubtedly number one, and it's no wonder His Pope's Palace appointed him as captain."
When An Hanfu said this, she seemed to pronounce the word "captain" more clearly, Han Yueyue and Qiu Zijing, who were standing next to her, immediately fell silent.
Yes, there's nothing to say about Xiao Yan becoming the team leader because he had the highest score.
What about the vice-captain?
Xie Yue and Hu Liena, even when they joined forces, were defeated by Xiao Yan. If we calculate it, after their scores were halved, they would be at the bottom of the seven.
but...
His Pope's Palace has appointed Xie Yue as the vice-captain.
"Hehe..."
Qiu Zijing smiled and said to the two of them:
"What's wrong with that? It's because Xie Yue's cultivation level is high. It's only natural that he should be the vice-captain."
Han Yueyue and An Hanfu remained noncommittal about Qiu Zijing's words. The two women exchanged a glance and then tacitly looked away.
Not far away, Xie Yue and Hu Liena also appeared in the training ground, and gathered together with Han Yueyue and the others who had arrived early.
"Where's Xiao Yan? He hasn't arrived yet!?"
Seeing that only Han Yueyue and the other two were present, Hu Liena glanced around the room, slightly pursed her lips, and spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Hearing Hu Liena's blunt words, An Hanfu and the other two understood that it was indeed not a rumor...
During these three days, they certainly didn't just pack their luggage and equipment.
Instead, they used these few days to have their respective backers gather more information about Xiao Yan.
Previously, it was only because Xiao Yan had once dealt with Yan that everyone had become somewhat interested in him.
However, now that Xiao Yan has overwhelmingly defeated Xie Yue and Hu Liena, the entire Spirit City has witnessed Xiao Yan's terrifying talent and strength.
Therefore, besides them, many other forces are also investigating Xiao Yan's background.
Xiao Yan's background is no secret, so information about Xiao Yan has long been investigated by everyone.
However, the details regarding Qian Renxue were naturally beyond their ability to investigate.
Their information about Xiao Yan stopped within Heaven Dou City.
"Hehe, it's not time yet. He'll probably be here soon."
It was Han Yueyue who took the initiative to speak, picking up where Hu Liena left off.
Hu Liena nodded slightly. Although she was proud, she was not stupid. These people were the future pillars of the Spirit Hall, and she would not be foolish enough to make enemies with everyone.
"Everyone has to wait for him..."
Hu Liena pouted impatiently, then, sensing footsteps behind her, deliberately spoke:
"He started putting on airs on his very first day as captain..."
"If you're not convinced, feel free to challenge me."
Xiao Yan led Zhu Zhuqing to the front of the martial arts arena, heard Hu Liena's words, and spoke calmly.
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's voice, everyone turned to look at him. Xiao Yan glanced at them and slowly spoke:
"Everyone's here, let's go. By the way, I'm the captain, so I'm in charge of everything in the team. If you have any objections, feel free to challenge me!"
Having gone through so much, Xiao Yan is now willing to make changes himself and take control of everything for everyone.
Therefore, even knowing that Xie Yue and Hu Liena were "favorites" in front of the Pope's Palace, Xiao Yan didn't care.
As the team leader, one must exercise the authority of the team leader.
He was confident even when facing the Pope directly.
"You!"
Hu Liena's eyes turned cold, and she was about to speak when Xie Yue, who was beside her, stopped her and shook his head.
This is, after all, a martial arts training ground. Although there aren't many people here now, there are still some of them.
If this scene were seen by someone on the very first day and spread around, it would be a disgrace to the entire Spirit Hall.
Hu Liena stared at Xiao Yan's back, her eyes half-closed. The next second, Zhu Zhuqing's cold face suddenly moved closer to Hu Liena.
His cold gaze startled Hu Liena.
" Zhu Zhuqing, let's go."
Xiao Yan spoke softly, and the coldness in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes dissipated. However, before turning around, Xiao Yan glanced at Hu Liena with utter indifference.
For Xiao Yan now, there are very few people he cares about. Zhu Zhuqing is the most important one, followed by Old Jack, who is left alone on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing took the lead and headed towards the core area behind the Spirit Hall.
The rest of the Golden Generation exchanged glances and followed behind.
Han Yueyue and the others pretended not to see the conflict between Xiao Yan and Hu Liena, and taking sides arbitrarily was not a choice that these scions of aristocratic families would make.
The Supreme Secret Realm, as a project that the Spirit Hall originally intended to support heavily, naturally required a massive amount of resources.
Therefore, when the project was suspended, this remaining simulated environment became a core area of the Spirit Hall.
Unless Pope Token or recommended by two or more elders of the Elder Hall, one cannot enter.
Similarly, each time you enter, you can only stay for seven days.
However, for the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, the Pope Token in Xiao Yan's possession allows them to stay there without restriction.
Until the final.
The Martial Soul Secret Realm is essentially a vast, Mimicry Training Ground, but it wasn't until Xiao Yan saw this enormous space with his own eyes that he truly appreciated the wealth of the Spirit Hall.
What appeared before Xiao Yan and his companions was a massive mountain within a city, which, at a glance, stretched as far as the eye could see, including the lake and lawn at its foot.
"This entire mountain area is within the domain of the Supreme Secret Realm realm; only the token in your hand can grant entry."
The Soul Master guarding this place was incredibly powerful; Xiao Yan felt the oppressive aura emanating from him, which surpassed the feeling he had experienced from Qin Ming back then.
In other words, even the two Soul Master guarding this place are at least at the Soul Saint level.
Thank you, senior.
Xiao Yan took back the token and led the Golden Generation into the Supreme Secret Realm.
As they entered, an invisible wave spread out again, completely enveloping the area.
"Is this the Supreme Secret Realm?"
Stepping inside, Xiao Yan carefully sensed it, and apart from the energy being much more abundant, there seemed to be nothing special about it.
" The Supreme Secret Realm is filled with abundant energy, so the recovery effect of Soul Power will be greatly enhanced inside. With the Pope Token in your hand, we can choose the type of Soul Beast ourselves."
Han Yueyue spoke up at the opportune moment:
" The Simulation function of this secret realm is extremely realistic. After Simulation, the secret realm will be generated according to the type and characteristics of the Soul Beast. Except for the fact that no Soul Ring will be obtained after killing it, it is almost exactly the same as the real Soul Beast."
"Exactly the same?"
Xiao Yan remained noncommittal upon hearing Han Yueyue's words. He did not believe that the Spirit Hall would truly let the Spirit Hall's prodigies who were able to enter this secret realm lose their lives.
"Of course, you must believe me!"
Han Yueyue said excitedly:
"In this secret realm, many talented individuals have perished in the past."