I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

There's nothing wrong with that in itself.

The problem is, this person's identity is too special.

Deputy Temple Master of the Hongmeng Holy Temple.

If something were to happen to him, and the Hongmeng God Lord were to blame him, he couldn't bear the consequences.

"Qin Yuan, your identity is special. I dare not accept you."

Qin Yuandao.

"Sect Master, there is no need to worry. I joined the Tianyuan Sect in my personal capacity, and it has nothing to do with the Hongmeng Holy Temple. I will bear all the consequences."

Tian Yuanzi looked at him and remained silent for a long time.

Are you sure?

Qin Yuan nodded.

Tian Yuanzi sighed.

"Very well. Then I will accept you as my personal disciple."

Qin Yuan clasped his hands in a salute.

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Tian Yuanzi waved his hand.

"No need to thank me. The Heavenly Origin Secret Realm will open in three months. At that time, I will arrange for you to enter. Whether you can find the Chaos Divine Essence depends on your own fortune."

Three months later, in the Tianyuan Secret Realm.

The entrance to the secret realm is located behind the Tianyuan Sect, and is a huge void rift.

At this moment, one hundred disciples of the Tianyuan Sect stood in front of the crack.

The weakest are at the high-level Chaos God Emperor, while the strongest are at the supreme level of Chaos God Emperor.

Qin Yuan stood calmly in the crowd.

Tian Yuanzi stood before the crack and spoke loudly.

"The Heavenly Origin Secret Realm opens once every hundred years. It holds countless opportunities, but is also extremely dangerous. Of you, less than half may emerge alive."

"But the path of cultivation is inherently like this. If you want to seize an opportunity, you have to risk your life."

He paused.

"Now, let's go in."

One hundred figures rushed toward the crack at the same time.

Qin Yuan took a deep breath and stepped inside.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

Qin Yuan found himself standing on a vast expanse of land.

The sky was a hazy gray, devoid of sun, moon, and stars. The earth was crimson, barren of all vegetation. In the distance, the ruins of several enormous palaces could be faintly seen.

Tianyuan Secret Realm.

Legend has it that this is the place where an ancient Chaos God attained enlightenment. After his passing, the Chaos God left behind all his knowledge and treasures here.

Over the years, countless cultivators have entered the secret realm to explore, but very few have come out alive.

Qin Yuan concealed his aura and walked towards the ruins of a palace in the distance.

After traveling a hundred miles, a figure suddenly appeared ahead.

It was a young man in black, the supreme Chaos God Emperor, standing on a boulder, coldly watching him.

"Who are you? I've never seen you before."

Qin Yuan said calmly.

"The new guy."

The young man in black looked him up and down, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

"New here? Do you even know the rules of this secret realm?"

Qin Yuandao.

"What are the rules?"

The young man in black sneered.

"First come, first served. This entire area, spanning thousands of miles, is my territory. If you want to explore here, you'll have to pay protection money."

Qin Yuan looked at him.

"How many?"

The young man in black held up three fingers.

"Thirty percent. All your spoils from the secret realm, give me thirty percent."

Qin Yuan remained silent.

The young man in black thought he was scared and became even more smug.

"If you know what's good for you, hand it over obediently. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

Qin Yuan finally spoke.

"What's your name?"

The young man in black was taken aback.

"My name is Zhao Wuji. An inner disciple of the Tianyuan Sect, a Supreme Chaos God Emperor. What, you want revenge?"

Qin Yuan shook his head.

"It's not revenge. I just want you to know who defeated you."

He raised his hand and struck out with a palm!

The Great Chaos Handprint!

A gigantic hand, capable of blotting out the sky, materialized out of thin air, with chaotic energy flowing within its palm, and slammed down towards Zhao Wuji!

Zhao Wuji's expression changed drastically, and he fought back with all his might!

"boom!"

He was slapped away and crashed to the ground, spitting out blood!

One-hit kill!

Zhao Wuji lay on the ground, his face filled with disbelief.

"Who...who are you?!"

Qin Yuan did not answer.

He turned and continued walking towards the palace ruins.

Behind him, Zhao Wuji struggled to his feet, looking at his back with fear in his eyes.

He knew that from this day forward, someone he couldn't afford to offend had arrived in this secret realm.

Qin Yuan explored the secret realm for a full month.

Over the past month, he has traversed most of the secret realm and reaped considerable rewards.

He collected hundreds of various Chaos-level pills, magical treasures, and cultivation techniques. Although they were not of much use to him, he could bring them back to the myriad realms to train disciples for the Hongmeng Holy Temple.

However, he has yet to find the Chaos Essence that he most desires.

Until the thirtieth day.

That day, he arrived at a palace deep within the secret realm.

The palace is better preserved than the other ruins, and four large characters are inscribed on its gate:

"Tengen Relics"

Qin Yuan's eyes lit up.

He stepped into the palace.

The palace was empty except for a central altar.

On the altar, there were three items.

A jade slip.

A bottle of pills.

A fist-sized crystal with a flowing silver sheen.

Chaos Essence!

And it's top-quality!

Qin Yuan stepped forward, about to take it away.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows of the palace.

He was a young man in white, with a handsome face and a deep, profound aura.

Chaos God, Level One.

"This piece of Chaos Essence is mine."

The young man in white spoke, his voice icy.

Qin Yuan looked at him.

"Who are you?"

The young man in white said calmly.

"Bai Wuji, the Holy Son of the Tianyuan Sect."

He paused.

"I've searched for this piece of Chaos Essence for a full hundred years. Today, I've finally found it. If you know what's good for you, leave on your own. Otherwise—"

A hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"Don't blame me for being ruthless."

Qin Yuan looked at him and suddenly smiled.

"What are you laughing at?" Bai Wuji frowned.

Qin Yuandao.

"I'm laughing at your overconfidence."

Bai Wuji's eyes turned cold.

"court death!"

He raised his hand and slapped Qin Yuan!

The palm print was as large as a mountain, carrying the terrifying pressure of a first-level Chaos God!

Qin Yuan neither retreated nor yielded, and met the attack with a punch!

The Great Chaos Handprint!

"boom!"

The two palms met, and a violent energy surged forth!

Bai Wuji took three steps back!

Qin Yuan remained completely still!

Bai Wuji's expression changed drastically.

"How is this possible?! You are the supreme Chaos God Emperor, how could you possibly withstand one of my palm strikes?!"

Qin Yuan did not answer.

He simply raised his right hand, pointing his index finger at Bai Wuji.

Soul-Shattering and Evil-Destroying Finger!

A chaotic, finger-shaped force pierced through the void, heading straight for Bai Wuji's brow!

Bai Wuji's face turned deathly pale as he desperately dodged!

But we were still a step too late.

A finger flew across his cheek, leaving a deep bloody mark on his face!

Bai Wuji was stunned.

He touched the blood on his face, his eyes filled with fear.

If that finger had been aimed at his brow—

He is dead.

"Who...who are you?!"

Qin Yuan said calmly.

"Qin Yuan. Deputy Hall Master of the Hongmeng Holy Temple."

Bai Wuji's pupils suddenly contracted.

The Vice Hall Master of the Hongmeng Holy Temple?!

That's a top-tier existence in all the heavens and myriad realms!

How could anyone afford to offend a holy son of the Tianyuan Sect?

"I...I surrender. The Chaos Essence is yours."

He turned and left, afraid that Qin Yuan would change his mind.

Qin Yuan did not stop him.

He walked to the altar and picked up the piece of Chaos Essence.

It feels warm to the touch, and countless silver lights seem to flow within. The energy it contains is unimaginably pure.

A system notification sounded:

[Top-grade Chaos Divine Essence detected. Absorb?]

[After absorption, it is expected to break through to the first level of Chaos God-Emperor, and there is a certain chance of comprehending Chaos God-Emperor level divine abilities.]

Qin Yuan did not hesitate.