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Without sufficient strength, everything is just empty talk.

Just like himself now, although he has reached the Golden Core stage and has one foot in the Nascent Soul stage, if a Nascent Soul cultivator makes a move, he will have to enter this broken secret realm to undergo the test.

With a sigh, a hint of determination flashed in Jiang Ming's eyes.

After a moment of silence, he handed the brocade pouch to the girl who had answered his question earlier, and then returned to his cave on his own.

After Jiang Ming left, everyone looked at his cave with some surprise. They spoke with strange expressions, "Why haven't we seen this person before? It seems he's a newcomer like us."

Why does he give me the feeling of being a senior master? Could he be the reincarnation of some great being?

I've heard from my elders that many exceptionally talented people are actually reincarnations of old monsters.

This mysterious and unpredictable fellow Daoist may just be one of these…”

"Haha, fellow Daoist, don't overthink it. If he really had such a background, why would he participate in a competition for ordinary disciples like us? If you ask me, he's probably just an ordinary person."

Otherwise, why would he be eavesdropping on our information and discussions? And most importantly, none of us know anything about the Refining Secret Realm. Even if everything he says is false, no one can tell. How can we trust him in that case?

"Fellow Daoist, please open the brocade pouch and let us see it. Let everyone use their experience to judge whether this thing is real or fake."

As soon as she finished speaking, the female cultivator who had just received the brocade pouch from Jiang Ming looked displeased.

Whether the brocade pouch is useful or not is her business.

The disciple just spoke with great righteousness, but in reality, he just wanted to get the contents of the brocade pouch for free. If I rashly hand it over to him, or reveal it to the public, I will be in trouble.

If the method mentioned in the later part of the plan involves competition, then she will suddenly have several more enemies.

No one would easily agree to such a thing. Although she was full of complaints, the female cultivator was a person who knew how to manage her emotions.

Even though he was already having doubts, there was no anger on his face. He simply stared at the disciple who had made the unreasonable request and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, the brocade pouch may not be useful."

I deliberately revealed some information just to create a possibility.

This is nothing special, not worth mentioning. I won't cause any more trouble, otherwise, if it turns out to be useless, I'll become a laughing stock in the future.

Of course, anyone interested can exchange some information for this...

Frowning slightly, the male cultivator was a little sullen at the failure of his provocation, but given the presence of many people around, he didn't show any unusual emotion.

He glanced at the few cultivators around him, chuckled, and said, "It seems that none of you are interested in the brocade pouch for the Refining Technique Secret Realm. In that case, let's disperse for now."

……

After a moment of silence, everyone dispersed. Meanwhile, Jiang Ming listened to their conversation in the room and couldn't help but smile.

Although the cultivator was clearly guessing blindly, he was quite accurate in guessing that he was indeed a reincarnation of a great cultivator.

But now that the tiger has fallen into the plains, it has no choice but to participate in such a low-level competition.

What's most troublesome is that he also has to serve three masters, trying to gain the favor of three Nascent Soul cultivators. After all, only in this way can he have a chance to achieve the Great Dao.

Bitter.

After everyone dispersed, disciples immediately went to the female cultivator's cave.

They might say they don't care, that it's useless, but no one wants to give up a straw that might be useful.

Upon seeing the cultivators coming to visit, the female cultivator smiled, her eyes sparkling with intelligence, her expression hesitant to speak, which gave the two visiting cultivators a headache.

They weren't fools; they naturally understood what the female cultivator meant. She simply didn't want to be taken advantage of and wanted to squeeze some benefits out of them.

Although somewhat reluctant, the two still offered what they considered useful items to the female cultivator in exchange.

The two of them exchanged information.

The female cultivator took the note and glanced at it. Her expression changed slightly, and she immediately became wary. The information she had just learned was very important.

However, this person didn't reveal this during the exchange, which shows that although they talked about sharing information, in reality, everyone had their own calculations and was wary of each other.

No one would willingly reveal their secrets to their partner, especially when they are actually competitors.

Whoever loses has to enter the Refining Realm and live a life that is neither human nor ghost. No one would be willing to do such a thing, so the female cultivator was not surprised.

"Fellow Daoist, the treasure you brought out looks dazzling and of extraordinary value. I wonder what it is used for. Could you please introduce it to me so that I may broaden my horizons?"

"Fellow Daoist, the treasure you brought out looks dazzling and of extraordinary value. I wonder what it is used for. Could you please introduce it to me so that I may broaden my horizons?"

This thing is called the Substitute Death Jade Token. Its function is very simple: to save your life when you are seriously injured. In this way, even if you lose in the competition, you can still save your life.

This way, even when entering the cultivation secret realm, one can maintain optimal condition, preventing a situation where they are in poor condition and vulnerable to being bullied as soon as they enter.

After listening to the introduction, the female cultivator showed a satisfied look on her face. She really didn't expect that these seemingly ordinary cultivators would have such a life-saving magic weapon.

Such things are always rare and hard to come by. No one would complain about having too many life-saving treasures. After all, everyone must be cautious when it comes to life and death.

After all, a slight misstep could lead to an irrecoverable situation.

"Alright, I've copied the contents of the brocade pouch and repacked it. You two go back and check it. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime..."

This person's advice is very profound. He may not even know its specific meaning. Even if he does, he may not be willing to tell us. In my opinion, it's better for us to keep our information exchanged.

After all, we'll most likely be entering the Refining Technique Secret Realm...

Upon hearing this, the two male cultivators gave a bitter smile, offering no denial of this extremely ominous statement...

Lies never hurt anyone; the truth is the sharpest knife.

Although the female cultivator's words were harsh, they were very pertinent.

It wasn't just a few of them; most people were only good for being runners-up and had no chance of making it to the end. That's the cruelty of the Myriad Laws Sect.

The reason why people come and go, enjoying themselves so much, is simply to prove their talent and strength.

However, as time goes by, most people will realize that the talent they are so proud of may just be ordinary and not worth mentioning to others.

Although it's hard to accept, that's the truth...

While the three were secretly communicating, Jiang Ming was quietly cultivating.

His understanding of this competition is more simple and unpretentious.

That is, only the victor can have the last laugh, and only the strong can become the victor. That is why he is unwilling to waste even a moment.

He focused intently on his cultivation, but even so, a month was still a bit too short. Although he had mastered the Yin-Yang Force perfectly, he still hadn't met Jiang Ming's expectations of him.

After all, according to his expectations, he should have mastered a part of the Yin-Yang principle. Only by gaining extraordinary insights from ordinary cultivation methods could he catch the eye of important figures.

This was also one of Jiang Ming's own clever ideas.

……

We've been waiting and waiting, and now the outer gate competition is finally here!

It's different from the traditional competition between sects.

This grand competition wasn't a gathering of the entire sect to award and encourage disciples; on the contrary, it existed to eliminate a portion of the disciples, and it was filled with bloodshed and slaughter.

For this reason, many outer disciples were filled with resentment towards this competition. So, apart from the participants and the elders with high positions on the stage, no one else cared about the outcome of this competition.

This is an unwritten rule within the Wanfa School.

This competition had the largest number of disciples ever, with a total of sixty people participating.

They were divided into twenty groups, and Jiang Ming's number was one, meaning he was the first disciple to appear.

Although it was a bit fast, it was actually a good thing for Jiang Ming. Otherwise, having to watch these disciples fight while he, with his Golden Core Perfection cultivation, was at his peak would have been utter torture.

"This year's disciples all seem quite ordinary; not a single one of them has amounted to anything..." A Golden Core True Monarch spoke up before the platform, his voice carrying a hint of disappointment.

Beside him, the other Golden Core True Monarchs remained noncommittal. Sitting at the end of the Golden Core True Monarchs' seats, a True Monarch with phoenix eyes and sword-like eyebrows smiled slightly and took the initiative to agree.

"The Grand Elder is right. I haven't seen any particularly good prospects this year. However, since the Grand Elder has made an exception to come and watch the competition, perhaps some gems will emerge."

After all, the glory of Your Excellency, Elder, is a great blessing to your disciple…

If Jiang Ming heard this voice with his own eyes, he might be a little surprised, because this voice would later be called the Primordial Sage Dao Lord.

However, even such a person, before becoming famous, had to obediently flatter and please the big shots.

Upon hearing this, the elder laughed heartily and with a gentle wave of his thick arm, announced the official commencement of the competition.

Jiang Ming will face off against He Jinhua.

As luck would have it, this He Jinhua was the female cultivator who gave Jiang Ming the brocade pouch back then!

"Fellow Daoist, we meet again. I never expected to run into you here."

After a moment of reflection, a solemn expression appeared in the female cultivator's eyes.

She couldn't quite understand Jiang Ming's state of mind.

Although their cultivation levels were not much different, she vaguely sensed something different about Jiang Ming.

It's hard to explain, but it's definitely there, forcing her to be on her guard.

"Oh, that's interesting. This kid has cultivated his technique to perfection."

Let me take a look. This is Yin-Yang Force. This technique was passed down from that person. Although it's not of high grade, it's a genuine masterpiece. This kid has managed to cultivate it to this level.

It's not that this technique wasn't wasted, but it's a bit of a pity that he didn't figure out the most important point.

Yin and Yang, this great Dao is also a path to the Nascent Soul stage...

After some reflection and a few comments, the Grand Elder gradually lost interest in Jiang Ming. His attitude, in fact, represented the attitude of most of the elders.

Looking at the figures below the stage, the Primordial True Lord with phoenix eyes and sword-like eyebrows smiled gently.

The path he cultivates is based on the Five Elements, which is somewhat similar to Yin and Yang, and what he values ​​most is balance and harmony.

Therefore, he was able to easily see through Jiang Ming's trump card.

The Daoist Rhythm of Yin and Yang!

To master a Daoist principle at the Qi Absorption Realm, especially one that is fundamental to the Dao, is a talent that is truly unprecedented.

However, the elders are always arrogant and haughty, so how could they possibly be serious about discovering talent?

Even the greatest talent, nurtured by such mediocre individuals, will only fade into obscurity...

With a slight sense of emotion, Yuan Chu Zhenjun took the initiative to speak, "I think this person's cultivation is quite good, and it is also quite close to my Great Dao. If none of you seniors have taken a liking to him, I request to accept him as my disciple."

"It's also a trial, a glimpse into my path..."

Upon hearing this, the elders showed some surprise. No one had expected that Yuan Chu, the newly promoted Golden Core cultivator, would take the initiative to accept a disciple, especially one whom the Grand Elder had described as unremarkable.

Isn't this a slap in the face to the Grand Elder?

Just now, you went to great lengths to flatter him, and now you've slapped the Grand Elder in the face. Is this disciple really that outstanding?

Doubts arose in their hearts, and the elders immediately turned their gazes to examine Jiang Ming carefully. Although some elders still could not see anything special about Jiang Ming, not everyone was mediocre.

Although the Great Dao he cultivated had absolutely no connection with Yin and Yang, with his terrifying cultivation level, he still managed to glimpse something unusual. So, he stroked his beard and remarked with great interest, "Haha, I misjudged him."

This kid has mastered the Daoist principles. No wonder Yuan Chu wanted to take him as a disciple. This kind of talent is actually top-notch in the Wanfa Sect. Even many inner disciples haven't achieved this in the Qi Refining Realm.

Very well, Yuan Chu, you've just entered the Golden Core realm, and there are some things you might not understand yet. If there's anything you want to test through him, just leave it to him.

Such great talent could be used as a very good resource...

……

Seeing that the Grand Elder was willing to part with it, the expressions of the other elders changed slightly.

His gaze toward the Primordial Sage was filled with apprehension.

He has already gained such high regard from the Grand Elder.

It seems that this newcomer will gradually rise in status and replace the old guys.

With their eyes narrowed, the elders, though not objecting, were nonetheless more wary of Yuan Chu.

This change naturally did not escape Yuan Chu's notice.

Looking Jiang Ming over, he sighed softly, a hint of melancholy in his voice, "In the end, your ambition has been exposed. I hope you won't let me down..."