He began his journey to becoming a true immortal by causing others to fail their tribulations.

[The host lured the Scorpion-Tailed Tiger into a fierce battle with the Blackwood Sheep, causing the Blackwood Sheep to fail its tribulation.]

Overall rating: Grade C.

[Special reward for the host: Spirit Gathering Sword Box.]

[Spirit Gathering Sword Box - Low-grade spiritual artifact. When infused with spiritual power, it can condense spiritual power flying swords, up to ten thousand in number. Its strength is capped at low-grade spiritual artifact level.]

[Note: Infusing spiritual energy of different attributes can condense flying swords of different attributes, but these spiritual energy flying swords do not possess any additional effects.]

Upon seeing the sudden reward from the system, Xun Yan was slightly taken aback, then muttered to himself:

"Blackwood Sheep? Could it be a ferocious beast from that secret realm? If it can fight a third-tier Scorpion-tailed Tiger, then it must be at least third-tier."

The system didn't say it died, which is enough to prove that it's still alive. We don't know if it killed the scorpion-tailed tiger or if they both suffered heavy losses.

But regardless, it's still pretty lucky to have gotten this wave of rewards.

With a thought, the Spirit Gathering Sword Box appeared in front of Xun Yan.

The sword case looks like a rectangular wooden box with intricate carvings on it.

However, since the sword box contains longswords imbued with spiritual energy, even if it can be opened, it is empty inside.

He placed his hand on the sword box and slowly poured in spiritual power. After a moment, a flying sword wrapped in lightning flew out of the sword box.

Xun Yan made a hand seal, and a spiritual energy flying sword flew around him at an extremely fast speed.

"Yes, it takes about one percent of spiritual energy to condense a flying sword, and once condensed, the spiritual energy flying sword can remain in the sword box indefinitely."

However, each time the flying sword hits something, its spiritual power is depleted. The more spiritual power is depleted, the weaker the flying sword becomes.

Conservatively estimated, in a battle between opponents of the same cultivation level, the flying sword's spiritual energy would be completely exhausted after about a hundred rounds, and then it would dissipate.

Fortunately, the Spirit Gathering Sword Box also has a charging function. As long as the condensed flying sword is placed inside, the flying sword's spiritual power will slowly recover.

Adding a spirit-gathering array, or using spirit stones directly, can further improve the recovery efficiency.

Because it was formed from my spiritual power, I can wield the spiritual power flying sword much more skillfully, as if using both arms.

"Then even if the number of flying swords reaches ten thousand, I will be able to execute precise maneuvers and catch the target off guard."

Thinking of this, Xun Yan gently stroked the Spirit Gathering Sword Box and said, "What a treasure!"

While Xun Yan was familiarizing himself with the Spirit Gathering Sword Box, the main peak...

Inside the pavilion, Zhang Wenxuan had just put down his teacup when Qin Lingxiao was drinking wine beside him.

Two figures teleported one after the other to Zhang Wenxuan's front.

"Sect Master," the two said in unison, bowing.

"Sit down and tell me, how is the situation?"

"Thank you, Sect Master."

After the two sat down, one of them spoke first: "Sect Master, after we went to the Star Moon Great Forest, we found that the demonic beasts there were indeed acting strangely."

An investigation revealed that ferocious beasts had escaped. Although these beasts were only at the first tier, the demonic beasts that devoured them...

They have become noticeably more irritable, leading many demonic beasts to actively invade the territories of other demonic beasts, thus increasing the fighting among them.

The balance of the outer region of the Star Moon Great Forest has also changed, which is why Xun Yan and Xiao Meng encountered a second-tier demonic beast in the outermost area.

The speaker was a Nascent Soul Realm elder from Spirit Beast Peak, a professional in the study of demonic beasts and ferocious beasts.

Qin Lingxiao asked, "Is the situation serious?"

The elder of Spirit Beast Peak replied, "Reporting to Peak Master Qin, we have only discovered first-tier ferocious beasts so far, and we have killed them all, leaving only a few for research."

We also captured demonic beasts that had eaten ferocious beasts. Judging from the situation, the higher the demonic beast's cultivation level, the less affected it was.

However, this is only a first-tier ferocious beast. If a demonic beast were to consume a higher-tier ferocious beast, the required cultivation level would need to be even higher to remain unaffected.

Zhang Wenxuan nodded and said, "Then you should study this carefully and see if you can find a way to eliminate this effect."

Although only low-level demonic beasts are currently becoming aggressive, what if something unexpected happens? We must take precautions.

"Yes, Sect Master," the elder from Spirit Beast Peak replied earnestly.

Another person spoke up at this moment:

"Sect Master, we also went underground. Judging from the residual spatial fluctuations and aura at the scene, a secret realm rift did indeed appear there."

However, we cannot be certain whether that rift in the secret realm originates from the same source as the Thunderous Secret Realm.

The speaker was a Nascent Soul Realm elder from Kongzhen Peak.

Originally, those in the Nascent Soul Realm had already grasped the basics of spatial laws, and the people of Kongzhen Peak had an even deeper understanding of space and formations.

If I get his confirmation, then there's no chance of him admitting he's wrong.

"So, what are your thoughts?"

"Sect Master, we have set up an array at the site. If the rift in the secret realm reappears, we will be notified immediately."

We'll go check it out as soon as possible. And there's one more thing: after I collect the spatial fluctuations from that place...

We could try adjusting the Thunderous Realm to reduce its repulsion from the outside world.

Even if the Thunderous Secret Realm cannot be restored to its original state, it should still be able to allow people of higher cultivation levels to enter it.

Zhang Wenxuan nodded and said, "Okay, go ahead and do it. Just tell me what you need."

"Yes, Sect Master."

After discussing some details, the two elders took their leave.

Gently tapping his teacup, Zhang Wenxuan sighed softly, "These are truly turbulent times."

After taking a sip of his drink, Qin Lingxiao said, "Don't be too pessimistic. We'll deal with whatever comes our way!"

After saying that, she added, "By the way, Xun Yan's golden silk armor must have suffered considerable damage while saving my disciple. Why don't you give him a reward?"

"Hmm?" Zhang Wenxuan asked, a look of doubt on his face. "Since Xun Yan saved your disciple, shouldn't you go and thank him?"

"If Xun Yan were my personal disciple, I certainly wouldn't be stingy, but isn't he your prospective personal disciple now? What's wrong with you giving him a small reward?"

"I...you..." Zhang Wenxuan wanted to say something, but then he saw Qin Lingxiao put down the wine gourd.

He then changed the subject, saying, "Alright! I'll have someone send him some spirit stones and materials, enough for him to repair the Golden Silk Armor."

"That's more like it!" Qin Lingxiao smiled, picked up the wine gourd, and took another sip of wine in a carefree manner.

Zhang Wenxuan breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, "I see that Xiao Meng's cultivation has yielded good results. Why haven't you accepted her as your personal disciple yet?"

"Hey! She seems fierce, but she's not relentlessly determined enough. I can point that out directly."

But this will greatly lower her potential; hopefully, she'll realize it herself!

Several days later.

Xun Yan not only recovered to almost full health, but also stored over a thousand flying swords in the Spirit Gathering Sword Box.

Just as he was about to continue refining his flying sword, the inner disciple's token emitted bursts of light, a signal for summoning.