Thousand Realms Sect, Soul Stele Hall.
When a crimson-gold light imprint appeared on the Soul Stele Heaven Ranking, the souls of all the disciples seemed to tremble slightly at that moment.
The names [Qin Yu] and [Zhou Yu] broke through the rankings at the same time!
And they jumped directly to 97th and 99th place!
It's important to know that two people simultaneously ranked among the top 100 on the Soul Stele, and in the past hundred years, the Thousand Realms Sect has only produced three new members. Yet today, a single mission has propelled two previously Nameless outer sect disciples to the pinnacle of fame!
The sect was shaken.
Especially after confirming that they had completed a "Boundary Forbidden Level - Lost File" mission, the elders' expressions became even more composed and incredulous.
"This kind of mission... hasn't been accomplished in a century. Even those at the peak of the Order Creation Realm might not dare to set foot on it..."
"Those two are at the Initial Yuan Realm! True Soul Realm! What are you saying?! Are you crazy?"
Just as all the discussions had subsided, an ancient bell tolled, resounding through the sect's heavens.
"An imperial edict has been issued, promoting him exceptionally!"
In an instant, the golden book of heaven and earth fell, and the outer gate array of the thousand realms opened simultaneously.
A beam of light directly lifted Qin Yu and Zhou Yu upwards, landing them in the inner palace, which resembled a floating divine kingdom.
As soon as Qin Yu and Zhou Yu stepped inside, they saw an old man with an iron face and wearing a golden-patterned soul robe slowly rise.
He didn't move, but it was as if a whole primordial realm was pressing down on the world.
"I am Xue Bing, Elder of the Inner Sect of the Thousand Realms Sect, responsible for upholding discipline."
"Congratulations, from this day forward—you are no longer outsiders."
The voice wasn't loud, but it was like a decree that sent a chill down one's spine.
Especially Qin Yu, when he slightly raised his eyes, saw that the soul image projection behind Xue Bing had actually condensed into a half-world star map!
Order Creation Realm - Fifth Stage Perfection!
Such beings, who could govern the laws of a region in the Spirit Firmament Great Realm, were actually personally guiding them at this moment?
Xue Bing looked at Qin Yu, a thoughtful expression in his eyes, and said calmly, "You are more complex than I imagined."
" At the Initial Origin Realm, you were able to complete a forbidden-level mission... If you weren't from my sect, I would suspect you came from the Soul Lord Hall."
Qin Yu remained calm, gave a slight bow, and said nothing in response.
Zhou Yu also shed his former naiveté and said in a low voice, "Thank you for your promotion, Elder Xue."
Xue Bing nodded slightly, then with a flick of his sleeve, two "Inner Sect Soul Rings" appeared in the void.
"From this day forward, you are officially disciples of the inner sect. Your soul rings have been imbued with five hundred Realm Spirit and Thousand Realms Sect Token, granting you free access to the nine domains of the inner sect."
"You have seven days to rest. On the eighth day, you will undergo the secret entrance examination at the Heavenly Trial Hall."
"Step down."
The moment the two stepped out of the Xuan Hall, three auras arrived one after another.
The first one is Ling Jingxi.
Her appearance seemed to still the heavens. Dressed in a white cloud-patterned robe, her figure was as white as snow and her bones fragrant. Her gaze fell on Qin Yu, and she gently raised her eyebrows.
"It actually got done."
"You're clearly only at the Initial Yuan Realm... No, I was wrong."
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she chuckled softly, "It seems my interest in you is indeed more than just a little."
She didn't say much, but handed over a silver letter and said softly, "The ten-day period is approaching; do not forget our promise."
He then turned and left, his shadow trailing behind him, a sight that amazed all.
The second one is Qian Ruishan.
Her expression held a hint of surprise. After stepping onto the inner gate's light staircase, she went straight forward and smiled:
"I knew you could do it."
Her gaze swept lightly between Qin Yu and Zhou Yu, then she nodded slightly to Qin Yu: "I do this for the sect, for myself, and for..."
She didn't finish speaking, but instead whispered:
I'm so proud of you.
He then nodded to Zhou Yu, saying in a flat tone, "You're not bad either; you can keep up with him."
Zhou Yu bowed and said, "Thank you, Miss Qian."
And at this moment--
At this moment, Shang Kui, who was far away at the peak of the Thousand Realms Sect Soul Tower, suddenly shattered a World Seal Jade Tablet!
His eyes were as sinister as a snake's. "You... you're still alive?"
"The Realm Taboo Writ... can't even kill you?"
"Oh..."
"Zhang Hao, come out here!"
The air vibrated, and a man clad in bone armor and carrying a Soul-Shattering Halberd stepped out of the shadows.
"Soul Stele Ranking, Number Eighty, True Soul Realm, Third Tier Perfection, Hear My Command."
"Kill Qin Yu and that guy named Zhou Yu for me."
Zhang Hao slowly revealed a cold smile and replied in a low voice:
"I'm willing to help the business school students... clean up the trash."
At this moment, Qin Yu was sent to the inner sect's cultivation residence, Starfall Pavilion.
This residence is located in the second boundary mountain of the inner sect, [Soul Rampart Terrace]. The entire pavilion is built with Star Iron Marrow, the rune array opens automatically, the boundary energy is concentrated a thousand times, and even the steps underfoot are Soul Jade Fortress Steps.
Zhou Yu's residence is called "Cloud Firmament Tower," which is also extraordinary, but Starfall Pavilion is a residence that only special inner disciples are entitled to.
Upon entering the hall, Qin Yu unleashed his divine sense, and the Realm Spirit automatically returned to his Soul Ring. Hundreds of Realm Spirit surged and moved, and within his sea of consciousness, the Azure Ring trembled slightly, but did not manifest.
"This is just the beginning..."
He murmured softly.
As night deepened, the atmosphere in the Starfall Pavilion was like a surging tide. Qin Yu sat cross-legged, silent, lost in deep thought.
Although he did not speak, Azure Ring faint blue light hidden in Qinghuan's sea of consciousness flickered gently, as if responding to his every silent question.
Deep within the sect, a chill was rapidly spreading—
Shang Kui.
Although this person is ranked fifth on the Soul Stele, he is known for his unpredictable temper and fierce nature.
He cultivated the [Soul Extreme Heavenly Asura Art] since childhood, which is an extreme technique that nourishes with killing intent and fuels with hatred. In his early years, he slaughtered a hundred people from the enemy sect, but was forcibly suppressed by the sect's guardian elders, which allowed him to retain his title as a disciple.
But what everyone fears most is not his cultivation level or methods, but his almost pathological obsession with Qian Ruishan.
Within the Thousand Realms Sect, almost everyone knows that Shang Kui has been infatuated with Qian Ruishan for many years.
However, the latter never gave it a second glance.
When Qian Ruishan personally brought Qin Yu into the sect and frequently met with him, implying a private relationship, Shang Kui's murderous intent finally boiled over!
"Qian Ruishan... you actually... made an exception for him?"
"Since that's the case, then let me personally destroy your hopes completely."
This is the real reason why he wanted to kill Qin Yu and Zhou Yu!
"The Initial Origin Fourth Stage... is just the beginning."
Qin Yu murmured, raising his right hand, a wisp of elemental energy floating at his fingertips.
Suddenly, a silver spiritual rune bloomed from the ring—it was the "Thousand Realms Void Sound" left behind by Ling Jingxi.
"Three days left."
"Will the appointment with the Immortal Pavilion... be fulfilled as scheduled?"
"If you miss it, that place... may never be reopened for thousands of years."
Though her voice was soft, it carried a tender, lingering quality, along with an undisguised anticipation.
Qin Yu gazed at the void where the silver light had dissipated, and suddenly chuckled:
"That place is only for those at the initial stage of cultivation, and I... am just right for it."
The next moment, he slowly rose, a flicker of light in his eyes:
"Let's go."
"I want to see where the true wonder of the Spirit Firmament Great Realm lies."