Martial arts have become extinct worldwide, yet I am forced to have a large family.

The two walked and talked as they approached the location of the secret passage.

The atmosphere was no longer as oppressive as it had been at the beginning.

"How are you feeling now?" Liang Gaoyi breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at his junior.

"Yes!" Yang Xian nodded, his expression sincere. "Just now... I'm so grateful that you kept me company while I chatted."

With Liang Gaoyi's encouragement along the way, he is indeed in a much better mood now.

"Hey, why are you saying all this?" Liang Gaoyi waved his hand sheepishly.

"These are things I, as a senior, should do."

"Besides... it's not just for you, it's for me too. I've kept those words inside for too long, it feels much better to say them out loud."

The two exchanged a smile, and the previous heaviness vanished.

But when they crossed the last ridge and saw the view ahead, the relaxation on their faces instantly froze.

Not far ahead, what should have been the military camp was now a scene of devastation, with traces of battle everywhere.

In the center of the camp, outside the spatial rift emitting a ghostly blue light—the entrance to Secret Realm 121—a dense swarm of monsters was gathering.

Among them was a sixth-realm demon!

"Oh no!"

Upon seeing this, Liang Gaoyi's face turned deathly pale. "This place has fallen! The monsters got inside before us!"

"Don't panic!" Yang Xian analyzed the situation, trying his best to calm his senior down.

"I suspect that the warriors in the military region are still fighting a counterattack in the secret realm."

"This secret passage is not of a high level; it can only accommodate creatures of the fourth realm at most."

"Moreover, there are also native creatures in the secret realm. It won't be that fast for the monsters to completely take over in just a few days."

As Liang Gaoyi listened to Yang Xian's analysis, his panicked emotions calmed down a little, but his brows remained furrowed.

"Even so, we still can't get in..." He pointed to the dark mass of monsters outside, his face full of bitterness.

"To squeeze into that narrow passage under the noses of so many demons is simply impossible. Not to mention there's a sixth-realm demon guarding it!"

That's right.

For ordinary martial artists at the second or third level to pass this test is truly a pipe dream.

Just because others can't do it doesn't mean Yang Xian can't.

He possesses the "Void Shadow Step" skill. If he seizes the opportunity and takes a gamble, he might actually be able to break through!

"Senior, tell me, after entering the secret realm, what exactly do I need to do to contact the Martial God?"

Yang Xian's eyes hardened: "I'll go in alone!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Gaoyi was taken aback, then shook his head vigorously.

"It's not a question of what to do after going in!"

"The key is, you have to get me in!"

"The God of War will only appear if I go in!"

What?!

Yang Xian stared at the senior in front of him, completely stunned.

At this moment, all the mysteries and all the questions seemed to have been answered.

Why would an F-level talent martial artist be accepted as a personal disciple by a seventh-realm Martial Emperor?

Why is it that he, a mere second-realm martial artist, is able to cultivate in the most important and central area of ​​Chengwu University?

Why did Instructor Du Gu choose to bring the weakest among them, Du Gu, to find the God of War when the South Sea City was in danger, instead of bringing anyone else?

It turned out to be the case.

It turns out that there is some unknown connection between Senior Liang and the God of War!

He is the real "key"!

After realizing the importance of Liang Gaoyi, Yang Xian immediately understood what he should do.

He patted Liang Gaoyi on the shoulder with his other hand, his expression more determined than ever before.

"I'll distract them, you go in while I'm at it!"

"You'll get yourself killed doing this! Don't be impulsive!" Liang Gaoyi exclaimed in alarm, grabbing Yang Xian's arm. "There must be another way! Let's think of something else!"

"There's no time!" Yang Xian slowly pushed the other person's hand away. "Nanhai City is still waiting for us! This is our only chance to save Nanhai City!"

If Liang Gaoyi cannot enter the secret realm, the God of War will not appear.

The crisis in South China Sea City cannot be resolved.

"Help South Sea City find the God of War."

Finally, as Yang Xian spoke, his true essence surged, and a crystal-clear ice blade quickly condensed in his hand.

He took a step forward, as if he was about to rush out of the bushes.

The next moment, a large, strong hand landed firmly on his shoulder, preventing him from moving forward even an inch.

"Senior, you..."

Yang Xian turned his head sharply, only to find that it was not Liang Gaoyi who was blocking his way.

The newcomer was tall and imposing, his elegant robe stained with dust and blood. His signature gold-rimmed glasses were gone, and his face bore several scars of varying depths, making him look somewhat disheveled.

"Professor Du..."

Yang Xian opened his mouth slightly, somewhat unable to believe his eyes.

"Teacher! That's great! You've finally arrived!" Liang Gaoyi was so excited when he saw the person who came that he burst into tears.

Du Gu looked at his two students, a relieved smile appearing on his tired face.

"It's not just me." He released his grip on Yang Xian and gestured behind him with his chin. "Those three old guys are here too."

Then, a strong and resonant voice came from the forest.

"Grandson-in-law, it's been a long time." Jiang Hong emerged from behind the tree, looking at Yang Xian with a satisfied smile on his face.

"To escape from the Glory Society and return to the vicinity of Southsea City."

"Mengyun was right about you."

Yang Xian's lips twitched slightly: "Grandpa Jiang..."

"Master Jiang!" Liang Gaoyi, standing to the side, bowed respectfully.

Immediately afterwards, another figure appeared.

"Hahahahaha!"

Principal Huang Meng strode over and slammed both hands heavily on Yang Xian's shoulders, making him stagger.

While shaking, he kept muttering:

"Yang Xian! You're really alright!"

"Now I can finally explain this to that girl, Xiaobai!"

"Ha ha……"

"...Stop, stop right now!" Yang Xian quickly put some distance between them, glancing at Principal Huang with utter exasperation.

Liang Gaoyi called out from the side, "Principal Huang!"

Finally, a man in military uniform, exuding an aura of steely resolve, stepped forward.

"Good, good, good!" He looked at the two unharmed, a genuine smile spreading across his face. "Seeing you two are both alright makes me even happier than if I had killed ten seventh-realm demons!"

"General Shen... why are you all here?"

Yang Xian and Liang Gaoyi glanced at the four people in front of them, completely speechless.

Mentor Du Gu, Head of the Jiang Family, Principal Huang Meng, and General Shen Qingtong.

Four genuine Martial Emperors at the Seventh Realm.

They've all gathered here at this time and place!

They never imagined they would have the opportunity to fight such a lucrative war in their lifetime.

In comparison, the sixth-realm demon outside the entrance to the secret realm, and the dark mass of demons, seem... utterly insignificant.

"I'll explain later." Shen Qingtong stepped forward and stood between the two young men, his expression turning serious.

"Leave the monsters outside to us four old guys."

"Once you enter the secret realm, it's up to you!"