After clearing the level, the fairies were reborn!

They mistook them for disciples who came to participate in the Xuanling Sect's entrance selection!

"This is really strange. After the restrictions were lifted, this secret realm was explored countless times without any abnormalities. How come this situation occurred as soon as we arrived?"

The older woman in blue continued her analysis.

She felt that this shouldn't be a problem for all of them.

It must be a problem with 'one' person who entered this secret realm!

who can that be?

That's so hard to guess.

"Gentlemen, please hear me out!" Song Yubai suddenly spoke.

His voice, imbued with spiritual power, echoed through the icy path like a morning bell, drawing everyone's attention.

I almost forgot, there's also a 'host' for the Heavenly Pride Conference.

"Right now, we don't have a better option; we can't get out."

"Let's do as instructed and see what happens next."

For some reason, after discovering that the jade slip could not contact the outside world...

A fanatical expression appeared on Song Yubai's face.

Danger often comes with opportunity. Since this ancient formation has mistaken them for disciples participating in the trial, does that mean they really have a chance to come into contact with the Xuanling Sect's inheritance?

This might be my only chance to surpass my older brother!

"Anyway, when our family members realize they can't contact us for a long time, they will definitely come looking for us. They all know we are in the Xuanling Secret Realm."

Song Yubai continued, trying to reassure everyone, "The entrance to the Xuanling Secret Realm is fixed; they will eventually find it. What we need to do now is wait for rescue."

With those words, everyone felt reassured.

"Shall we go and collect this herb?"

"Wait a minute, didn't that voice say that only the first half can advance to the next level? Including those two guys, we have a total of twenty-two people in this round, which means there are only eleven spots left to advance."

The woman in green carefully analyzed, "But there are sixteen of us here alone."

"Even if we stick together and collect all the spiritual herbs, six of us will still be eliminated in the end."

Her words were reasonable and well-founded, which resonated with many people.

"I wonder what happens after we're eliminated? Will we be teleported out directly?" one of the more naive young masters wondered.

His cultivation level was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage. In addition, he was only forced by his father to come and make connections. He had no interest in opportunities at all, otherwise he wouldn't still not have formed his core.

His only thought at that moment was to save his life, and ideally, to be teleported out directly.

"Those of you who don't want to advance can hand over all the collected spirit herbs to me, and I will pay you spirit stones as compensation after we leave."

Song Yubai spoke up at the opportune moment.

As the de facto controllers of Donghua City, the Song family's wealth is quite astonishing.

Several disciples present, whose status was not so noble, had a look of interest in their eyes.

At first, everyone thought it was a good idea.

“I agree. Anyway, I didn’t expect to get any inheritance. I just want to get out safely.”

"I also……"

I plan to do this almost every time I reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

Being able to leave safely and earn some spirit stones is a win-win situation.

But the next second, that ancient, mysterious voice came again.

"Those who are eliminated in the first trial must serve as menial disciples within the sect for a full ten years before they can leave the mountain."

"..."

The ice path was deathly silent.

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

"No way, there's a punishment?!"

"That's ten years of time, which can't be made up for with a few spirit stones!"

The group unconsciously distanced themselves from each other, their eyes darting around.

Several Golden Core cultivators were already approaching the woman in green.

This person was born into a collateral branch of the Jin family, one of the five great families. Although her cultivation level was not high, many people felt that following her was more reliable than following Song Yubai, thanks to her calm mind.

Upon seeing this, Song Yubai's heart sank.

If we split into two teams, the problem of too many people would be solved.

But it also means that if you choose the wrong side, the entire team will be completely eliminated.

……

at the same time.

Xu Ze and Mu Qinghe have already reached the depths of the Xuanling Sect ruins.

Fairy Qing Shuang followed.

All three of them heard the telepathic message.

Her aloof gaze remained fixed on Xu Ze as Fairy Qing Shuang slowly spoke, "Young Master Xu, what do you intend to do?"

"Work with me, and I'll guarantee you advance to the next level, as long as you do me a small favor after you get out..."

Chapter 77 Don't Say Mom Is Bullying You

The Mysterious Spirit Realm, within the vast ruins of a sect.

The ruins are faintly visible in the hazy ice mist. The once majestic palace is now only a base and a few leaning stone pillars, the carved birds and beasts on them have been blurred by the passage of time.

Xu Ze stopped and looked at the woman in the white dress in the distance. A helpless smile appeared on his face, and he was about to speak—

"Hey, aren't you annoying, woman?!"

A clear and delicate voice rang out first.

Mu Qinghe once again "came out," hands on her hips, her delicate, porcelain-doll-like face tilted up, glaring angrily at the white-clad woman in the distance.

That pent-up temper that had been building up for days was finally released:

"Do you really think your cultivation is so high? You're only at the late Golden Core stage!"

She forced herself to keep from saying, "They're much better than you."

Whew, calm down.

Only he himself knew Xu Ze's true cultivation level, and he couldn't reveal it casually.

Although this little girl looks naive and innocent, she's actually quite clever.

Fairy Qing Shuang stood on the ice, almost blending into her surroundings.

A hint of anger appeared on her beautiful face, but it ultimately turned into a soft sigh.

"In that case, please take care, both of you."

A clear and melodious voice came, like ice beads falling onto a jade plate.

Then, she blurred into a streak of white light, streaking across the sky above the ruins like a shooting star, and disappeared into the distant icy mist within a few breaths.

Fairy Qing Shuang had no intention of giving up so easily.

When Xu Ze can't get through this hurdle, he'll naturally need help, and then we'll discuss it again.

Hmph, as for this little girl.

Fairy Qing Shuang, who cultivated the Path of Ruthlessness, suddenly realized that it had been a long time since anyone had been able to make her icy emotions fluctuate so much.

Although Fairy Qing Shuang initially had no intention of competing with her for Xu Ze.

But for some reason, the way the other person was so possessive of their food subtly aroused her competitive spirit.

This is something every woman would have.

"Master, your disciple is guilty."

Fairy Qing Shuang's beautiful eyes flickered, and she took a deep breath, trying to calm her mind again.

It seems that my skills are still not up to par.

Then I need Xu Ze's help to get through that hurdle even more.

……

"Is this the Earth Spirit Grass?"

The ruins and remnants of old sites are everywhere in the ruins.

The collapsed palace walls, the shattered stone slabs, the huge beams half-buried in the ground... Although it is in a state of disrepair, it is not hard to see how magnificent this sect once was.

Xu Ze and Mu Qinghe flew for an unknown amount of time before finally finding a peculiar spiritual plant that looked like a radish under some bricks and tiles.

It has a plump rootstock, a yellowish-brown skin, and a few withered green leaves growing at the top.

"Strange, this herb looks quite ordinary, so why does it have such an astonishing spiritual energy fluctuation?"

As a fifth-grade alchemist, Xu Ze had seen all the illustrated guides to herbs and spiritual plants, but there was no such one.

Or perhaps, the books he read were not comprehensive enough.

Hmm, it seems necessary to import another batch of goods from Beiju Luzhou. This time, we need to collect more ancient books and secret records.

Just as he was making his plans, the quirky little girl beside him had already taken action.

Mu Qing jumped down with a "whoosh," grabbed the radish's "head" first, and pulled it up with all her might.

Just as her little face turned red from holding her breath, finally, the strangely shaped herb showed a slight sign of loosening.

The next second—