Outside Divine Phoenix Valley

"Husband, are you alright?"

When Feng Qiongyu saw Ye Beixuan sneeze, she quickly asked him with concern.

Ye Beixuan shook his head. "I'm fine."

It's a bit absurd that a dignified Dao Integration cultivator like him could catch a cold.

Just then, a strange, eerie voice suddenly came from not far away.

"Little White from the Profound Continent, this Desolate Continent is nothing like Profound Continent. It's a notoriously barren and desolate place. I suggest you don't participate in the trial. Go back and take care of your kids, hahaha..."

As the laughter rang out, a burst of unrestrained laughter also followed.

"Hahaha..."

All the various forces that came to participate in the trial cast mocking glances at Ye Beixuan.

Ye Beixuan was no pushover. His face darkened, and he was about to make a move when he was stopped by the Feng Lineage patriarch.

The Feng Lineage Chief said, "Beixuan, do not be angry. These guys are deliberately provoking you. Divine Phoenix Valley has rules that no cultivator is allowed to fight outside the valley. Otherwise, it will be considered a provocation against Divine Phoenix Valley. At best, they will be disqualified from the trial; at worst, they will be directly suppressed."

Upon hearing this, Ye Beixuan's lips curled up slightly. He turned his gaze toward the source of the sound and saw a burly man with a full beard looking at him with disdain. Behind him, on a banner, were the four large characters. "Azure Luan of the Desolate Continent."

He said with a forced smile, "So you're just a cunning rat. I really don't know how a noble lady of the Azure Luan Clan could possibly fancy an ugly monster like you?"

"You!!!"

The burly man hated it most when people talked about his appearance, and now a Little White from the Profound Continent had actually hit that nail on the head. He really wanted to crush the kid to death.

"Wife, look how anxious he is, he's getting anxious."

When Ye Beixuan was at Miaomiao Mountain, he often heard his master and Senior Brother Cao teasing others. Although he didn't learn the essence of his master's mockery, he still knew a few classic lines.

"Kid, you just wait. You'll be in big trouble once you get into the Devil Abyss."

As he spoke, the burly man turned his head to the other side. He had originally intended to find a minor figure from another continent to establish his authority, so that he would be feared before entering the Devil Abyss. He never expected that the clown would turn out to be himself.

Ye Beixuan shrugged indifferently upon hearing this. "Alright, I'll be waiting for you in the Devil Abyss then. I hope you can bring me some fun."

"Snort!"

The burly man realized he couldn't win the argument with the kid in front of him, so he simply stopped responding.

Seeing this, the cultivators from other forces around them felt bored and began to discuss among the Desolate Continent.

"It seems that the brute from the Azure Luan family didn't get the upper hand with his words again. I really don't know what that kid was thinking. He's clearly very strong, yet he insists on using his words."

"That's true, but that Little White from the Profound Continent is going to have a tough time in the Devil Abyss this time."

"..."

Just as everyone was discussing this, the gates of Divine Phoenix Valley opened wide, and a phoenix flew out from within.

Upon seeing the phoenix, all the cultivators present knelt down and respectfully said, "We pay our respects to the Envoy."

No need for formalities.

The phoenix spoke in a very calm tone. It glanced at all the cultivators present and continued, "Now that all eleven Half-Saint forces have arrived, let's enter the valley. The Fire Devil Abyss will officially open in three days. I presume you all know the rules of the trial, so I won't repeat them."

As soon as he finished speaking, the phoenix vanished from the spot.

The crowd said in unison, "We respectfully see off the envoy."

The eighteen warlords entered Divine Phoenix Valley one after another.

What came into Ye Beixuan's view was a paradise on earth, where Spiritual Qi was abundant and rare and exotic plants could be found everywhere.

However, Ye Beixuan only glanced at it briefly before looking away.

This action seemed much more composed compared to the cultivators from the other six continents.

"Snort."

The burly man not far away sneered, "Pretending to be something you're not. You'll probably never have the chance to enter such a sacred place in your entire life, will you?"

Ye Beixuan said with a forced smile, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. I've not only been to the Holy Land, but I've also trained at the ruins of the Immortal Sect. Unlike you, who have no experience whatsoever and yet you have to flaunt this."

"The power of words."

The burly man suffered repeated defeats at Ye Beixuan's hands, making him so angry that his beard stood on end.

The patriarch of the Feng Lineage was stroking his beard incessantly; this wasn't his first time participating in such a trial.

But every time he came before, he was belittled by the Half-Saint forces of the Desolate Continent.

This time, Beixuan has finally made me look good. As for whether Ye Beixuan will be bullied by cultivators from other forces during the trial, I'm not worried at all.

Those guys should be grateful if Beixuan doesn't bully them.

A moment later, the cultivators from Fire Phoenix Valley arrived at their residence, where an old man was waiting as soon as they entered.

Upon seeing the old man, the patriarch of the Feng Lineage immediately greeted him respectfully, "Grandson greets Grandfather."

The others also respectfully said, "We pay our respects to the Ancestor."

No need for formalities.

The old man spoke calmly, finally fixing his gaze on Ye Beixuan, who stood out most in the crowd.

"Young man, are you the perfect son-in-law of the Feng Lineage?"

Ye Beixuan bowed and said, "This humble son-in-law greets the Ancestor."

"No need for formalities. You've had a long journey. I've already had my servants prepare a feast. Please take your seats first, and then I'll tell you young people about this trial." The old man said unhurriedly.

"Promise."

After everyone responded, they followed the old man into a beautiful and exquisitely crafted courtyard.

A banquet had already been set up here, with every table laden with delicacies from land and sea, and even the meat of Half-Saint demon beast could be seen.

The cultivators of Fire Phoenix Valley salivated at the smell of the Half-Saint demon beast's meat.

Only Ye Beixuan and Feng Qiongyu remained calm, waiting for all their family members to enter the room before taking their seats.

The old man nodded in satisfaction at the sight. He had previously received a message from his grandson praising the young man, Ye Beixuan, to the skies.

But he still decided to investigate further, since Ye Beixuan's first test had satisfied this old man.

After everyone was seated, the banquet began.

The banquet was filled with clinking glasses and lively conversation, and everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Ye Beixuan only ate a little from beginning to end, unlike the others who ate and drank excessively.

Seeing this, the old man smiled and asked, "Beixuan, is it perhaps that my food and wine are not to your liking?"

Ye Beixuan replied with a smile, "To be honest, Beixuan, I know there are other important matters to attend to. I'll wait until you finish speaking before we drink heartily."

"Um."

The old man nodded in satisfaction. "You're quite good. Qiongyu has found a good husband. Since you've brought it up, everyone, please put down your chopsticks and listen to what I have to say."

Upon hearing this, no one showed the slightest displeasure. They all put down their chopsticks and quietly watched the old man...