After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

Whoever can defend all ten arenas will become the leading figure among the younger generation in Qingzhou.

Being in the top ten is enough to make any cultivator famous throughout the world.

"Now, please look—"

Yan Jiuli raised his hand and pointed to the center of the square.

There, a huge stone tablet was slowly rising, its entire body black, about ten feet tall, with an imposing presence.

The surface of the stone tablet is as smooth as a mirror, with a faint, shimmering light.

"This is the Myriad Demon Ranking, meticulously crafted by the Great Yan Dynasty. Once the secret realm opens, the ranking will display the names, sects, and points of the top one hundred cultivators in real time."

Yan Jiuli said loudly:

"Only those who rank in the top 100 after the first round can advance to the second round."

As soon as the words were spoken, ten figures soared into the sky from the high platform!

Those were ten Core Formation cultivators dressed in the official robes of the Great Yan Dynasty, standing in the air in ten directions.

They formed hand seals and chanted incantations, sending streams of pure spiritual energy shooting from their fingertips into the Myriad Demon Jade Tablet in the center of the plaza!

"boom--!"

The Jade Token of Ten Thousand Demons suddenly shone brightly!

A blinding white light shot into the sky, soaring straight into the clouds!

Amidst the white light, the void trembled violently, and a massive gate of light slowly emerged!

The gate was about a hundred feet high and several tens of feet wide, with its edges shimmering with a pale golden light. Inside the gate, mist swirled, and the outlines of mountains, rivers, dense forests, and valleys could be vaguely seen.

A sense of antiquity and rich spiritual energy wafted in from inside the door, mixed with a faint trace of demonic energy.

At the same time, the roars of demonic beasts echoed from inside the door, one after another, shaking one's soul.

The Myriad Demon Realm is open!

Lin Fengmian's gaze sharpened as he looked at the enormous gate of light.

The demonic aura inside was far more intense than that of the Enchanting Cave of the Hehuan Sect.

This is a truly grand spectacle.

Yan Jiuli stood in mid-air, his robes fluttering, and said in a clear voice:

"The Myriad Demon Realm will be open for three days! After three days, the gates will automatically close. Any cultivators who have not yet emerged by then will be considered to have voluntarily remained within the realm, and will bear full responsibility for their own lives!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, and his voice rose a few decibels:

"Now—everyone, enter the secret realm immediately!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the disciples of the various sects set off!

One after another, figures transformed into streaks of light, rushing towards the gate of light!

"Charge!"

"The top ten are mine!"

"Imperial Pool, here I come!"

For a moment, the sky was filled with flowing light, a truly magnificent sight.

Lin Fengmian, however, did not rush to make a move.

He stood with his hands behind his back, calmly watching the swarming figures, a slight smile playing on his lips.

What's the rush?

The secret realm has been open for three days, so a little more time won't make a difference.

Those who rush in might not even get a clear idea of ​​what's going on inside before becoming easy targets.

He turned to look at the people from the Hehuan Sect.

The Crimson Lotus Immortal sat upright in the main seat, her expression aloof, her gaze fixed straight ahead, as if she were indifferent to everything.

But Lin Fengmian noticed that her gaze swept over him subtly before quickly shifting away.

That look in his eyes was somewhat complex, and carried an indescribable meaning.

Lin Fengmian's heart stirred, and his smile deepened.

Chu Qingyi stood not far away, watching him, hesitant to speak.

Xiao Xiyue stood to the side, her cold face expressionless, her gaze occasionally sweeping over Lin Fengmian before quickly looking away.

Lin Fengmian withdrew his gaze and took a deep breath.

The secret realm is extremely dangerous.

But challenges bring rewards.

With a swift movement, he transformed into a streak of azure light and sped toward the gate of light!

Behind him, Chu Qingyi watched his disappearing figure, bit her lip, and followed him.

Xiao Xiyue glanced at True Person Honglian, then at the gate of light, and after a moment of silence, she also took off on her sword.

The disciples of the Hehuan Sect set off one after another, streaks of light piercing the sky and disappearing into the gate of light.

The Crimson Lotus Immortal sat upright in the main seat, her gaze following the azure figure until it disappeared, before slowly withdrawing her gaze.

She lowered her eyes, placed her hands folded on her knees, and her expression remained aloof.

But her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

That little rascal...

Let's hope nothing goes wrong inside.

Master Honglian sat solemnly in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the ten disciples of the Hehuan Sect in front of him.

In this grand competition of prodigies, the Hehuan Sect only sent ten people, which is inferior to the thirty people sent by other sects.

Most of those who came this time were inner disciples. Compared with the first-class sects that sent out all their members, the Hehuan Sect seemed to be just making up the numbers.

With the addition of independent cultivators allowed to participate this time by the Great Yan Dynasty, the total number has exceeded one thousand.

The pressure was immense.

Master Honglian took a deep breath and spoke in a serious tone:

"Everyone, once you enter the secret realm, the first priority is to reunite with your fellow disciples. Do not be greedy for merit or act rashly. Put aside personal grudges for now; the sect's ranking is more important than anything else."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, her tone growing increasingly heavy:

"This year is a special case; the Great Yan Dynasty has allowed independent cultivators to participate. These independent cultivators are by no means benevolent; they are backed by numerous powerful forces, and their methods are ruthless, leaving no survivors. If you encounter danger, immediately crush your jade token to save your life; do not act recklessly!"

"Yes! Senior Aunt Honglian!"

Everyone responded in unison, a shadow falling over their hearts.

Everyone knows that those rogue cultivators who live on the edge are far more dangerous than pampered sect disciples. They will stop at nothing for cultivation resources, and even on their last breath, they will fight back like hungry wolves.

This trial is destined to be anything but peaceful.

Just as Lin Fengmian was about to set off, a soft voice suddenly sounded in his ear. The voice was clear and cold, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible concern:

"Junior Nephew Lin, your strength is evident to all. After entering the secret realm, I hope you will take good care of your fellow disciples. I wish you great success."

Lin Fengmian's lips curled up slightly, a ripple of emotion stirring within him.

Good grades?

What does that matter?

Lin Fengmian was thinking about something else at the moment—the favorability rating of his stunningly beautiful senior uncle.

It seems this conference is going all out.

If I can win first place and make a big splash in front of my senior uncle, maybe... this stunningly beautiful senior uncle will be able to unlock the dual cultivation option again.

Just thinking about that intoxicating experience that night made Lin Fengmian's heart burn with desire.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his romantic thoughts, and looked firmly at the gate of light.

The secret realm, here I come.

……

One by one, the cultivators around entered the secret realm. The portal of light swallowed the flow of people, and with each flash, someone disappeared into the white light.

If you're lucky, you'll be teleported to your companions and quickly reunite; if you're unlucky, you'll be alone in a horde of monsters and can only flee in panic.

Lin Fengmian took a step and his figure disappeared into the light gate.

A flash of white light appeared before my eyes, and then the world spun around me.

The next moment, he found himself in a dense primeval forest.