Fortunately, Wen Zhiyuan delivered another piece of good news. "For now, no one from the Jiuhua Alliance will enter."
Hearing this, the elders couldn't help but rejoice. If the Jiuhua Alliance's experts didn't interfere, then they could explore as they pleased. If they could find some natural treasures, they might even have a chance to break through!
"Congratulations, Pavilion Master. If you can find something in the cave, breaking through to the Great Void Realm will be as easy as turning over your hand!" Elder Gu smiled. He was Wen Zhiyuan's trusted aide. If Wen Zhiyuan successfully broke through, then he'd be able to sit on the Pavilion Master's seat for even longer, and his position would be guaranteed.
Unexpectedly, Wen Zhiyuan shook his head. "I can't enter either."
The crowd was stunned. Why would Wen Zhiyuan give up such a good opportunity? However, many also noticed Wen Zhiyuan's choice of words. It wasn't that he didn't want to enter, but that he couldn't.
Soon, Wen Zhiyuan cleared up the crowd's doubts. "It's not just me who can't enter. None of you elders can."
"Pavilion Master, why is that?" someone quickly asked. A great opportunity was right in front of them, but they couldn't enter? Was it an order from the Jiuhua Alliance?
Wen Zhiyuan said in a low voice, "The cave abode of an almighty being is well-protected. Even though it's been here for who knows how many years, it's still protected by a sturdy boundary. The Jiuhua Alliance sent five Great Void Realm experts, including one at the advanced stage, to attack the boundary. Not only were they unable to break it, but they were also injured by the rebound. The stronger one is, the stronger the rebound."
The elders' hope was extinguished by Wen Zhiyuan's words. No wonder the Jiuhua Alliance didn't send anyone in. It wasn't that they didn't want to, but that they couldn't. This ancient almighty being was too powerful. The cave abode had been here for so many years, but the boundary was still so strong.
Wen Zhiyuan smiled when he saw the disappointment on everyone's faces. "However, nothing is absolute. In fact, someone has already entered and successfully came out."
"Dare I ask, Sect Master, how do we enter?" Nangong Shuo's voice was trembling. The situation he was facing was not much different from Wen Zhiyuan's. If he could make another breakthrough, then he wouldn't even need to support Leng Qingqiu to ascend to the position of Pavilion Master.
Wen Zhiyuan looked at him indifferently and said, "Elder Nangong, you can't do it anymore."
When Nangong Shuo heard this, he was utterly dejected. Wen Zhiyuan saw that he'd kept them in suspense for so long, so he stopped teasing them. He bluntly said, "According to the Jiuhua Alliance's experiments and conjectures, the abode of an almighty being should be an inheritance abode!"
There were a few types of Ancient Almighty's cave dwellings. The first type was where the Ancient Almighty had gone into seclusion and failed to break through, leaving behind a cave dwelling. The second type was where they knew that they were going to die, so they left behind some treasures for future generations to obtain. The last type was the inheritance ground that Wen Zhiyuan had mentioned. It was similar to the Mystic Ice Pocket Realm. It was a place where the Ancient Almighty wanted to pass on their skills and techniques, so they had set up many tests to select the disciples they needed.
But it wasn't only the final inheritance that would give them benefits. For example, in the Mystic Ice Secret Realm, even if it was just the outer perimeter, one could still obtain decent treasures. If one entered the core inheritance abode, as long as one could pass the test, one could also obtain the Ice Phoenix blood essence and a portion of the inheritance abode. As for the treasures inside, that would depend on the arrangements of this ancient almighty being.
Wen Zhiyuan's voice continued, "The outermost boundary is used to select those who enter. After testing, it was shown that martial artists above the Origin Realm are not allowed to enter. Martial artists over the age of 25 are also not allowed to enter!"
Hearing this, many disciples were ecstatic. This meant that this abode was simply set up for them! Not only could they enter, but they wouldn't have to face opponents with too much of a difference in strength.
This wasn't hard to understand. Since this ancient almighty wanted to choose an inheritor, he would definitely restrict strength and age. If one's strength was too strong, it meant that he was already determined and wasn't the best candidate. If he was too old, it meant that he had missed the best cultivation age and wasn't suitable either.
Leng Qingqiu couldn't help but frown. His age met the requirements, but he had already broken through to the Origin Realm. Was he destined to miss this opportunity? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "Pavilion Master, I wonder if this disciple can enter by suppressing his strength below the Origin Realm?"
Lu Xuan secretly cursed when he heard this. He definitely couldn't enter. Leng Qingqiu wasn't a good person. But when he thought that if Leng Qingqiu couldn't enter, then Zhao Binger couldn't enter either. This made Lu Xuan feel a little conflicted. Should he curse or not? Sigh, if only that barrier could distinguish people's character. People with low character like Leng Qingqiu would be directly obliterated.
Fortunately, Wen Zhiyuan spoke in time to avoid Lu Xuan's dilemma. He only heard him say, "Yes, but after entering, your strength must always be below the Origin Realm. Once you show the strength of the Origin Realm, you will be immediately killed."
After saying this, he looked deeply at Leng Qingqiu and said, "Don't take chances. Someone in the Jiuhua Alliance has already tried. The final result was that the life tablet was directly shattered."
Leng Qingqiu nodded, "This disciple understands."
At this moment, Leng Qingqiu had already made up his mind. No matter what, he had to enter. With his strength of the third level of the Origin Realm, even if he suppressed his strength to the peak of the tenth level of the Spirit Refinement Realm, he was definitely a powerful existence. If Lu Xuan could defeat him at the sixth level of the Spirit Refinement Realm, how could he defeat him at the peak of the tenth level of the Spirit Refinement Realm?
When Wen Zhiyuan explained everything clearly, the minds of the disciples were also active. To enter or not to enter? After entering, there might be great opportunities, but there was also the possibility of death. This was a gamble. If they won, they would have a bright future. If they lost, they would have to pay with their lives.
The various elders also began to discuss with their disciples. They naturally wanted their disciples to enter. If they obtained any good things, they would have to give some to their masters. If they could not enter, they could only place their hopes on their own disciples. Many elders even regretted taking in fewer disciples. Otherwise, if they sent a few more in, the success rate would definitely be higher.
Seeing so many people eager to try, Wen Zhiyuan couldn't help but frown slightly. He reminded in time, "Don't forget what kind of place Stone City is. It is the border of our fourth grade sects. Stone City has its own system and is not managed by any sect. Therefore, the people who will enter this almighty's cave will not only be from our Profound Ice Pavilion, but also from other fourth grade sects. There will also be elite disciples from the Jiuhua Alliance. Once you enter, your life will not be in your own hands!"
Wen Zhiyuan's words were like a bucket of wisdom. In an instant, many people came to their senses. Yes, their competition wasn't limited to their own disciples. They would also have to face the elite disciples of other fourth grade sects, and even the geniuses of the Jiuhua Alliance under the age of twenty-five!
Leng Qingqiu was also shocked. He had only thought that Lu Xuan was no match for him, and had actually forgotten about the threat from the other sects. He wasn't too worried about the disciples of the other fourth-rank sects, but he was truly worried about the people from the Jiuehua Alliance. Perhaps the true geniuses of the Jiuehua Alliance wouldn't take the risk, but there were bound to be some disciples who would. Their strength might not be inferior to his!
Since things had come to this point, Wen Zhiyuan didn't have anything else to remind them of. He said indifferently, "Whether or not you choose to enter, think carefully. The cavern ruins have only just emerged, and the surrounding energy is extremely unstable. Those who entered before were only able to avoid the fluctuations of the energy under the protection of many of the Jiuhua Alliance's experts. According to our observations, it will be three days before it will officially enter a stable period. There's still time. I'll give you one night to think about it. Tomorrow at noon, I will take you there!"
Faced with a choice between life and death, everyone needed to think carefully. They couldn't just go in on a whim. Wen Zhiyuan gave them one night to calm down.
The ins and outs of the matter had been explained clearly, and the dangers they would face were also clear. Wen Zhiyuan took the lead and left. Lu Xuan and the others followed Zhao Ying back. Before they left, Lu Xuan didn't forget to transmit a message to Chen Xiaohan, telling her to think carefully. It would be best if she didn't go and take the risk. However, whether or not Chen Xiaohan would listen to him was another matter.
Back in Yunxuan Hall, Zhao Ying looked at her three disciples and asked, "What's your choice?"
Lu Xuan was the first to speak. Without hesitation, he said, "I choose to enter the cavern."
How could Lu Xuan miss such a good opportunity? He had been to many dangerous places. Back then, he had dared to enter the Mystic Ice Pocket Realm when he hadn't even reached the Spirit Refinement realm. Now that his strength was comparable to the ninth tier of the Spirit Refinement realm, how could he not go?
Zhao Binger looked at him and said indifferently, "I'll go too."
Lu Xuan complained, "It's so dangerous inside, why would you want to go?"
"If you dare to go with your meager strength, why can't I go? If you encounter any danger, I can help you. Two people together is better than you alone. At least we can look after each other."
Although Lu Xuan was worried about Zhao Binger's safety, he knew that she probably wouldn't change her mind unless he chose not to go. He looked at Zhao Binger affectionately and said, "Binger, you're so good to me."
Zhao Binger's face turned red and she glared at Lu Xuan. This guy was getting more and more presumptuous. He even dared to say such things in front of his master.
Lu Xuan didn't care. The two of them slept on the same bed and were discovered by Zhao Ying, so there was nothing he couldn't say.
The two of them expressed their opinions one after another. Only Du Xiaomao was left. Du Xiaomao was a little conflicted. With her strength, she really didn't have any advantage. She might even be at a great disadvantage. If there was someone with the highest chance of dying, it would undoubtedly be someone with her strength.
After thinking for a while, Du Xiaomao finally made up her mind. As a martial artist, how could she be so afraid of death? If she was afraid of everything, then she might as well not step into the martial path. She could just be a quiet ordinary person, supporting her husband and raising her children. Wouldn't that be easy?
"I'll go too!" Du Xiaomao said.
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