Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

Chen Su walked between the tables with a wine glass in hand, a perfectly warm smile on his face, frequently urging people to drink and treating them very attentively.

He walked up to Li Yuan with a polite smile: "Fellow Daoist Li and I became acquainted through a fight. To have made it all the way to the Holy Land unscathed truly makes you a worthy hero among the younger generation."

"I didn't see wrong. Here, let me toast you."

"You flatter me, senior." Li Yuan raised his glass in return. "We were able to get this far thanks to Miss Langhuan for leading the way."

Upon hearing this, Chen Su smiled and turned to the three demons. He exchanged a few pleasantries with Lang Huan and patted Mo Ming on the shoulder to comfort him. His words were completely unvarnished.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually warmed up. Qingcang put down his wine glass, finally unable to contain himself any longer. He raised his eyes and looked straight at the person in the main seat.

"Elder, there is something I would like to ask you."

Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent, everyone holding their breath and looking at the Grand Elder.

"Oh? Is there anything you don't understand? Please feel free to ask, young friend."

The elder remained all smiles and seemed very approachable, which immediately put everyone on edge.

"Legend has it that the sacred land of the demon race holds the ancient secrets of ascension. We have traveled thousands of miles to come here. May we ask, Elder, is this legend true or false?"

The air inside the hall seemed to freeze slightly.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder did not answer immediately. He picked up his wine cup, took a small sip, put it down, and his gaze fell lightly on Qing Cang. He remained silent for a few breaths.

The atmosphere froze instantly. Qingcang's expression changed slightly, and his eyes turned cold in an instant.

Chen Su smiled and took over the conversation at the right moment.

"I understand that my young friend Qingcang has had a long and arduous journey and is eager to find an answer."

"There are indeed many records about ancient times in the holy land, and the idea of ​​ascension is not unfounded."

These words successfully piqued everyone's curiosity, and they all waited with bated breath.

Chen Su smiled meaningfully: "However, if these things could be explained so simply, then the world would be full of ascended beings long ago, and you wouldn't need to go through all these hardships to get here."

This statement was perfectly worded, neither confirming nor denying, and it skillfully defused Qingcang's questioning.

Qingcang frowned, wanting to ask more, but Langhuan gently tugged at his sleeve, so he had to swallow his words.

Mo Ming was unwilling to give up, so he rolled his eyes and changed his approach:

"Then, if I may be so bold as to ask, what exactly happened in the ancient war between gods and demons?"

"After all, everyone knows that the Holy Land was established in ancient times and has a complete lineage, unlike us, which was severed long ago, right?"

This question is asked very skillfully. If the other party still refuses to answer, then it is intentionally making things difficult for them.

After he finished asking his question, the hall fell silent for a moment, and all sorts of complicated gazes turned to the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder remained silent for so long that everyone thought he wouldn't answer before he finally spoke slowly:

"The truth about the war between gods and demons is known to very few people in this world. Even our sacred land of demons is unaware of it."

Upon hearing this, everyone was quite disappointed; it seemed the other party had no intention of continuing.

But then he changed the subject: "When I was young, I also searched through all the ancient books in the holy land, trying to figure out that past."

"Unfortunately, most of these are just fragments, and the details are vague, but I am quite certain that the great battle did indeed occur. As for why it began and why it ended..."

One sentence successfully put everyone on edge, and a hint of mockery flashed in the elder's eyes.

"If you truly wish to know, perhaps you can find your own answers in the trials to come."

"A trial?"

"What trial?"

Everyone was completely bewildered, having no idea what the Grand Elder meant.

But after the elder finished speaking, he picked up his wine cup again and said no more.

Li Yuan quietly drank his wine at the table, his eyes lowered, but he sneered inwardly. He knew things wouldn't be that easy.

This time, even the cunning Azure Lotus Demon Saint couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is this trial that the Grand Elder spoke of?"

Although the three parties cannot see each other, they can all see the Grand Elder, and everyone can hear what the Grand Elder says.

Such an obvious flaw, it's hard to tell whether it was intentional or not.

Chen Su put down his wine glass and stood up: "Please don't be alarmed, everyone. There's something I'd like to say in advance while everyone is here."

Everyone perked up; the main seat had arrived.

"The heritage within the Holy Land is not easily revealed. You are all guests here. If you wish to gain the Holy Land's recognition, there is only one path to take, and that is..."

He glanced around and, seeing the various expressions on everyone's faces, couldn't help but smile. "Trial."

"How do I complete this trial?"

Langhuan opened her mouth and asked what everyone was thinking.

"The trial is divided into three stages, and each stage has three sub-stages. Only by passing them in sequence can one gain the qualification to enter the core of the Holy Land."

"Let me make it clear from the beginning that the trial is not without danger, and whether you participate is entirely voluntary."

Upon hearing of the danger, everyone's expression was complicated. However, those who had come here had a compelling reason to do so, and having endured countless hardships, none of them would give up so easily.

"Since everyone has no objections, we will begin in three days. At that time, someone will guide you to the trial grounds."

Chen Su smiled leisurely, "As for the content of the trial, it will be revealed in time. As long as you can pass the trial, you can ask a question. The Holy Land will never lie."

The hall was quiet for a moment, and everyone was secretly making their own plans.

Ji Fanghua broke the silence first: "Senior Chen Su, I have a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it?"

Chen Su raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Fellow Daoist Ji, please speak."

"Our cultivation levels are all different. If we were to participate in the trial together, it would be unfair to those with lower cultivation levels. May I ask how this trial can be made fair?"

Her question was exactly what Qingcang and the others were thinking, and their eyes lit up as they looked at Chen Su expectantly.

"Please rest assured, everyone. The Holy Land has the ability to understand this. The trial grounds are equipped with ancient formations that can automatically adjust the difficulty of the test according to the participants' cultivation level."

Even though they are in the same arena, everyone faces different trials.

Chen Su looked at Ji Fanghua, "In that case, does Fellow Daoist Ji have any further questions?"

"there is none left."

Ji Fanghua nodded and said no more.

Li Yuan was shocked. For an array to be as powerful as Chen Su described was truly astonishing. It seemed that the trial grounds they mentioned were no ordinary place.

After the banquet ended, someone led them back to their lodgings.

The next morning, after Li Yuan and the other two had breakfast, they consulted Elder Wen, who was in charge of the villa.

"Elder Wen, we are new to your place and would like to go out for a stroll. Would that be convenient?"

Elder Wen looked very young and had an upright demeanor. He nodded upon hearing this: "The Grand Elder said that everyone in the Holy Land can freely explore under the guidance of a guide."

The words were spoken very politely, but in reality, they emphasized that it was necessary to be under the guidance of the director. Li Yuan and the others naturally understood and immediately smiled.

"Then we'll have to trouble Elder Wen to assign us a guide."

"No problem."

Elder Wen waved his hand and summoned a demon king. "This is Long Xiang. You can all go out with him. You can also make any requests to him."

Longxiang has a handsome face, purple horns on his head, and looks very spirited.

"Hello everyone, where would you like to go for a trip?"

"This is our first time here, and we don't know what places are here, so let's just wander around."

Li Yuan smiled slightly.