The Demon King is back, leading adorable kids on an adventure around the world!

As the group walked back to their temporary residence in the afterglow of the setting sun, the courtyard was filled with spiritual energy and contained a spirit-gathering array that firmly isolated them from all outside prying eyes.

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Xiao Niannian couldn't wait to shake off the tight-fitting clothes on her shoulders.

Sitting cross-legged on the bluestone table in the courtyard, swinging its two short legs, its bright black eyes sparkled with joy at its three consecutive victories today.

"Sister Niannian is amazing! She knocked all her opponents away in just a few moves!"

Five-year-old Qiqi toddled around the stone table with her short legs, her little mind replaying the scene of golden light exploding on the dueling platform.

Subconsciously mimicking the gesture of raising her hand, her little mouth puffed out, imitating the way golden light was gathered, and the Qilin bloodline faintly surged with tiny golden rays.

Qianqian stood quietly to the side, her nine fluffy fox tails gently tucked behind her.

His gaze swept carefully across the streets and alleys outside the courtyard, keeping a close watch on the surroundings and preventing anyone from following or spying on him.

Xiao Xiao took out some warm spiritual spring water, soaked a clean silk handkerchief, and slowly walked to Niannian's side, gently wiping away the fine dust on her cheeks with tender and delicate movements.

Little Jin, with a piece of osmanthus cake in his mouth, hopped onto the stone table. The adorable boy crossed his legs, chewing on the cake while raising an eyebrow and teasing:

"Impressive, Niannian. Three speedruns, you really slapped those self-important sect disciples in the face."

There were so many people in the stands whispering about your background just now. It's likely the whole of Crane City will be buzzing about it tonight: the Battle Heaven Immortal Sect has produced an invincible child prodigy.

Little Niannian raised her delicate chin, a mischievous smugness appearing in her eyes, her little chest puffing out slightly:

"It's very simple. Their spiritual energy shields are so weak, not even as sturdy as the targets I usually practice on."

"The sooner we finish this, the better. We have to go through a series of intense inner gate battles tomorrow."

As she spoke, she casually reached into the storage pouch she wore close to her body and pinched out two ancient animal hide fragments with worn edges and incomplete patterns.

Two fragments of a painting are placed on the stone table, one on the left and one on the right, with the pattern on one facing the rising sun.

The other image depicts a secluded valley and mountains, with gaps at the edges that fit together perfectly, as if they were originally one.

A faint wisp of chaotic golden light lingered around Xiao Niannian's fingertips as she carefully pieced the two fragmented images together.

With a subtle tremor of spiritual light, the two fragments of the image instantly merged together perfectly.

The originally dim and blurry patterns suddenly lit up with a golden light, crisscrossing and outlining the contours of an ancient secret realm hidden deep in the desolate region of Crane City.

The secret realm is surrounded by layers of forbidden mountains, with a single ancient tree, pure white, marked at its center.

Next to it, marked with ancient seal script, are the treasures of the secret realm: ancient innate spiritual root, secret realm inheritance, and a vast amount of natural treasures.

"Two fragmented maps can actually be pieced together to form a complete treasure map!"

Little Jin leaned in, her eyes wide open, forgetting to chew the osmanthus cake in her mouth.

She extended her slender fingertip and gently touched the red warning lines at the edge of the secret realm, then spoke softly:

"This place is marked with dangerous restrictions, and there are also many high-level demonic beasts that have been entrenched here for many years."

Several long-established sects in the vicinity possess fragmented clues, and they've likely been eyeing this secret realm for some time.

"So what if they're watching us?"

Xiao Niannian clutched the complete animal hide map tightly, a cunning glint flashing in her eyes, revealing her devilish nature.

"We'll set off as soon as the competition ends. Those sect's holy sons and daughters couldn't beat me on the dueling platform, and they still won't be able to compete with us in the secret realm."

Qiqi tilted her head in confusion and tugged at Niannian's clothes:

"Sister Niannian, are there any delicious spiritual fruits in the secret realm? Can we eat them to cultivate?"

"Of course! You'll get a large share of the spiritual fruits we find, and all the demon beast cores will be yours to devour."

Niannian ruffled Qiqi's fluffy head, revealing her protective nature.

"Anyone who dares to try and steal from us, I'll use the Starry Sky Sword Technique to drive them all away."

Qianqian hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"Today's martial arts competition was too fierce, and Tianyuan Sect and the surrounding top sects must be wary of it."

Tomorrow's inner sect competition will definitely target you specifically. They'll most likely arrange a series of battles to wear down your spiritual energy, trying to force you to forfeit.

"Trying to wear me down? Not so easy."

Xiao Niannian curled her lips and gently tapped the entrance to the secret realm on the complete map with her fingertip.

"We can use the grand competition to draw everyone's attention until the personal disciple's competition concludes the day after tomorrow."

With all the major sects focused on the arena, we'll quietly slip into the secret realm and catch everyone off guard.

The group sat around the stone table, carefully finalizing the itinerary for their treasure hunt in the secret realm, eagerly anticipating their upcoming trip.

The next day at dawn, the martial arts arena in Hecheng was once again bustling with activity.

Yesterday, the story of Xiao Niannian sweeping aside the outer disciples in three rounds had already spread throughout the city.

Disciples from various sects took their seats on the stands early, their eyes all fixed on the group from the Battle Heaven Immortal Sect.

Their eyes were filled with fear and jealousy, and many of the holy sons were eager to step forward and challenge them.

The referee loudly announced the list of those who advanced from the inner group, with Luo Niannian's name at the top.

According to the rules set by the sect leader of Gaotai yesterday, there is no need to draw lots; the continuous round-robin battles will begin directly.

Xiao Nian stepped calmly onto the dueling platform, her high ponytail swaying gently in the wind.

Her small face held just the right amount of nonchalance, with only a hint of secret anticipation hidden in her eyes.

While calmly dealing with the endless stream of powerful inner disciples, she silently counted down in her mind, having already clearly planned out the route for finding treasures in the secret realm.

On the high platform, the sect leaders and elders whispered among themselves.

Many people have already recognized the unique patterns on the animal hide secret realm map and have secretly made up their minds.

The plan is to ambush and kill these outsiders after the competition ends, and forcibly seize the complete treasure map of the secret realm.

Everyone was convinced that the martial arts arena was the main battlefield where the various forces clashed.

But no one expected that these scheming little guys had already prepared a treasure hunt that would sweep across the entire desolate secret realm.

Unbeknownst to anyone, countless malicious individuals had already secretly gathered in the shadows.

They are just waiting for the competition to end so they can make their move. A cunning scheme is quietly brewing beneath the surface of Crane City.