I started by controlling his master, and the protagonist begged me to slow down my kicking.

Twenty days later.

Inner Gate of the Primordial Holy Land, Secret Realm Trial Plaza.

A large crowd of thousands of inner disciples gathered around the azure teleportation gate, shoulder to shoulder.

The sacred and secret realms open only once every ten years, offering countless opportunities.

And as long as you rank among the top in the trials...

This would not only make them famous among their peers, but also attract the attention of the elders of the Holy Land.

This also means that from now on, you will enjoy preferential treatment from the holy site's resources and reach the pinnacle of your life!

For this reason, just like predicting rankings before a major exam, the disciples of the Holy Land would discuss their ranking lists before each Secret Realm Trial began.

"Hmm... Senior Brother Jin Sanpang from Chiyang Peak is at the fourth level of Core Formation; he'll definitely get an A rating in this trial!"

"He'd better not. There are quite a few disciples at the fourth level of Core Formation in the inner sect... Do you know what level Senior Sister Mu from Sword Inquiry Peak is at now? She's already at the tenth level of Core Formation!"

"Senior Sister Mu goes without saying, she is the number one genius of our Holy Land! With her around, the rest of us can only compete for second place."

Several girls from the inner sect of the Holy Land were discussing it animatedly.

But as they talked, their gazes turned to a handsome figure in a white robe with wide sleeves.

The man was eight feet tall, with a narrow waist and broad shoulders, a perfect nine-head body proportion, and extremely handsome features!

If there were a list of the most handsome men in the Nine Provinces, he would undoubtedly be number one!

A girl walked over and asked:

"Senior Cheng, who do you think the five people will be in the top five judging panel?"

Cheng Ran turned around calmly with a smile and said slowly:

"The outcome is still uncertain; we could all be dark horses."

Wow... Yan Zhi makes sense!

The girls nodded in agreement, their eyes practically brimming with affection as they gazed at Cheng Ran.

One of the bolder girls even tentatively asked:

"Um, Senior Brother Cheng, the journey to the secret realm is dangerous, with many monsters. Why don't you team up with us...?"

"Oh, team up?"

Cheng Ran responded with interest, looking at the girls as if deep in thought.

This B, that A, and there's another one... wait?

The radar had only been activated for a few breaths.

He suddenly noticed that the girls' admiring gazes sharpened.

"Senior Sister Mu...!"

The female cultivators shouted in unison.

Cheng Ran turned around and realized that Mu Yunxi had been standing behind him at some point.

"Fellow junior sisters, may I have a moment to spare? I have some matters to discuss with this person."

Mu Yunxi spoke calmly, her voice as clear and melodious as a cold spring.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave..."

The girls paused slightly, then retreated somewhat nervously.

After all, the rumors about Mu Yunxi and Cheng Ran have spread like wildfire throughout the Holy Land!

When Mu Yunxi discovered that they were trying to chat up Cheng Ran, it was just like a mistress being caught cheating by the wife!

However, Mu Yunxi didn't pay attention to the girls' micro-expressions.

She waited until the girls had walked away before glancing at Cheng Ran with her peach blossom eyes:

"You lecherous scoundrel, you're quite the ladies' man. I've been following you all this way, and ninety-one female cultivators have tried to flirt with you."

Cheng Ran, still grinning, looked at Mu Yunxi:

"Are you traveling with me...? My senior sister seems quite concerned about me."

"Don't flatter yourself!"

Mu Yunxi avoided Cheng Ran's gaze, crossed her arms, and said coldly:

"I just wanted to see just how depraved you were, you lecherous scoundrel! It had nothing to do with caring about you!"

It looked puffed up, very cute, and very juicy.

"Okay, okay."

Cheng Ran smiled wryly, then asked:

"By the way, Senior Sister Mu, how are your preparations for this Holy Land Secret Realm? You shouldn't have been affected by the lustful poison, right?"

"That's natural."

Mu Yunxi proudly raised her head and tossed her long, black hair:

"After being cured of the poison last time, I have been in seclusion and cultivating diligently; now that my strength has been restored to its peak, I will definitely take the top spot in this secret realm trial."

Is it just a life of ascetic practice...?

Cheng Ran listened with some skepticism, but couldn't find anything wrong with it at the moment.

However, after listening, he shook his head slightly, then cleared his throat and said seriously:

"Senior Sister Mu, the one who should have won the championship in this secret realm is your master."

"?!"

What is this guy saying?!

It's one thing to shout it out in private, but there are people around here!

"You lecherous scoundrel!"

Mu Yunxi bit her lip, drew her long sword from her waist, and threatened in a low voice:

"Do you believe I'll castrate you...?"

But he hadn't finished speaking.

Mu Yunxi felt the millstone tighten, and her cheeks instantly flushed with embarrassment.

The water ripples gently, so soft and fluffy~

Cheng Ran raised an eyebrow, speaking as if nothing had happened:

"Senior Sister Mu, don't get so excited. Master and the Palace Master are watching. What if they think we're flirting? That would be terrible!"

"you!"

Get lost!

Is it really okay for you to have such an impact?

Mu Yunxi cursed Cheng Ran, that lecherous scoundrel, a thousand times in her heart.

But for some reason, she felt uneasy at the thought that her actions would be discovered by her master and the palace master.

"Tch! Who's flirting with you!"

Mu Yunxi gave a soft snort, turned her head away, and refused to look at Cheng Ran, that annoying lecher.

......

......

Above the sky, numerous high-ranking officials from the holy lands stood with their hands clasped in mid-air.

All the peak masters and council elders were present...

After all, today is the opening day of the Holy Land Secret Realm, an important test for the inner sect's new talents!

Among them, the most eye-catching is...

It's those two gentlemen, of course!

A celestial palanquin floated in the air, with thin gauze curtains hanging on all sides, through which the figures of two beauties could be faintly seen.

Gong Yueli, dressed in white like snow.

Lu Shixue, dressed in a flowing blue robe.

The two stunningly beautiful fairies were like paintings from a celestial palace, inspiring admiration in everyone.

Meanwhile, inside the celestial palanquin...

Gong Yueli frowned slightly as she looked at Cheng Ran and Mu Yunxi in the square.

She found it strange.

Why do these two look so close?

Mu Yunxi should hate that wicked disciple just like I do!

However, she didn't think about it too much, but said quietly:

"Sister Lu, so many disciples are participating in this Holy Land Secret Realm."

Lu Shixue slightly raised her beautiful eyes and chuckled softly:

"In fact, it has always been like this. However, Yue Li, you have never inquired about matters concerning the Holy Land and its secret realms before."

"You've come to see your disciple today, haven't you?"

"You can't hide it from Sister Lu."

Gong Yueli nodded slightly upon hearing this, a faint smile appearing on her usually aloof face.

"Yunxi has been in seclusion for a long time, so we should see what her destiny holds, and also..."

That concludes the discussion.

Gong Yueli suddenly fell silent.

In fact, besides coming to see Mu Yunxi...

She was actually still somewhat concerned about the behavior of that wicked disciple.

After all, on the flying boat, I had reluctantly accompanied him in discussing swordsmanship and helped him practice his sword techniques...

I can't possibly let my master's good intentions go to waste.

Lu Shixue was somewhat puzzled:

"Yue Li, is there anything else? Do you perhaps have other disciples you're interested in?"

"no."

Gong Yueli waved her hand upon hearing this.

She simply refused to admit that she was paying attention to Cheng Ran, that wicked disciple.

Clearing her throat, she simply changed the subject:

"By the way, Sister Lu, do you remember what we promised each other last time?"

Lu Shixue's voice was calm, as if she hadn't quite remembered:

"What's up? Shall we go to the spiritual spring in the Eastern Continent together?"

"no."

Gong Yueli shook her head, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"It's about sending Cheng Ran to the Goddess Palace."

"Eh?"

Lu Shixue was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

She suddenly remembered that the two of them had made such an agreement.

If Cheng Ran can obtain a top-tier rating in the secret realm, he will be allowed to come to the Goddess Palace for a private audience...

To be honest, she made that agreement back then.

I just wanted to meet this disciple whom Yue Li had described as exceptionally talented.

But now...

Ha ha!

She didn't want to see that beast for even a moment longer!

If it weren't for the Holy Land, she would have loved to tear that beast to pieces!

With a soft sigh, Lu Shixue lowered her beautiful eyes, preparing to change her mind.

After all, even in the outdoor Immortal Valley, those beasts were so unrestrained.

If we get indoors...

I don't know how to treat myself lightly!

"Yue Li, about this matter..."

However, he didn't finish his sentence.

Gong Yueli suddenly grasped her slender hand and said, seemingly very seriously:

"I have thought about this matter carefully. It has been a hundred years since you and I, sisters, have shared a bed and talked at night."

"If this wicked disciple can go to the Goddess Palace to pay his respects, I would also like to come up here."

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