Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 268 - 265 Suspended Air Secret Realm

Chapter 268: Chapter 265 Suspended Air Secret Realm

"Considering it is a Middle Ages relic, naturally, I am interested."

Ye Xuan’s eyes slightly brightened. This Spirit Martial World had a history spanning several hundreds of thousands of years, from the Ancient past through the Middle Ages to the recent past. Through the long river of time, countless strong individuals were born, including Martial Venerates and even Martial Saint Strong People. However, no matter how powerful a martial artist was, they could not withstand the passage of time. After these strong individuals passed away, they left behind many relics and secret realms.

Exploring these relics and secret realms was an important part of a martial artist’s training to enhance their strength. Often, among these relics left by ancient people, there were some precious treasures. With good luck, one could save years, or even decades of hard labor.

However, opportunities always came with risks. These ancient relics often contained unpredictable dangers, including ancient bloodline beasts, various ancient prohibitions, traps, and even unknown perils.

Of course, the greater danger often came from people. With many treasures in the secret realms, various schemes and tricks were bound to be countless. Even fellow sect disciples, once inside the secret realm, could possibly turn against each other due to the lure of treasures, not to mention others.

"But since this Suspended Air Secret Realm is opened by the various sects of the Beichen Domain, would they allow me, an outsider, to enter?" Ye Xuan said with a smile, shaking his head.

"Don’t worry about that."

Qin Qi shook her head and said, "Every year when the Suspended Air Secret Realm is opened, each major sect invites some powerful experts to act as supports, entering the secret realm with the sect’s disciples. On one hand, it is to enhance their own strength, and on the other hand, to ensure the safety of the sect disciples. However, those who enter the Suspended Air Secret Realm must be under the age of thirty."

"I see."

Ye Xuan nodded, showing a thoughtful expression, then said, "Is there a limit to the number of people who can enter the Suspended Air Secret Realm?"

"There is. Each year, no more than five hundred disciples are sent, but only those forces of Third Grade or above are qualified to send disciples into the Suspended Air Secret Realm. Generally, they do not exceed this limit," Qin Qi explained.

"Understood."

Ye Xuan then had a general understanding of the trials in the Suspended Air Secret Realm.

"How about it? You are Junior Sister Nangong’s friend and have a connection with Elder Ning. If you’re willing to join us in entering the Suspended Air Secret Realm, our expedition could certainly use another strong ally."

In Qin Qi’s view, Ye Xuan’s strength was even above that of Li Ziting. If he could join the Xuanbing Mansion’s trial team, there was no doubt that it would add a formidable force.

"No problem."

Ye Xuan hardly considered before agreeing directly. He thought there was nothing to consider. Exploring a secret realm was a great opportunity for training. Moreover, the Suspended Air Secret Realm, controlled by the sect forces of the Beichen Domain and opened only once a year, was not an opportunity most people could ever get.

The major sects must have discovered the Suspended Air Secret Realm some years ago, and had a certain level of understanding of the dangers in the realm. Otherwise, they would not dare send their outstanding disciples, for if they all perished, it would undoubtedly be a heavy blow to a sect.

"Alright, I’ll discuss it with Elder Ning. The mansion master and other elders should not have any objections. You’ll leave with us at the end of the month. Use this time to prepare well. I will take my leave now."

Having received Ye Xuan’s consent, Qin Qi also breathed a sigh of relief. Being the chief senior disciple of Xuanbing Mansion, she was inevitably leading this trip to the Suspended Air Secret Realm. Having Ye Xuan as a strong ally could significantly reduce the casualties of the Xuanbing Mansion disciples.

"Senior Sister, take care."

Ye Xuan and Nangong Yao both bowed their hands to Qin Qi, watching her leave.

"It’s great, finally I can get some fresh air."

Knowing that she would go to the Suspended Air Secret Realm for training at the end of the month, a look of excitement emerged on Nangong Yao’s delicate face.

"Don’t get too excited. This trial isn’t for fun. You are the pride of Xuanbing Mansion, and forces that do not get along with Xuanbing Mansion may pay special attention to you. Be careful and beware of danger," Ye Xuan tapped her forehead, his expression turning serious.

"Got it."

Nangong Yao pouted, muttering, "Isn’t that why you and the senior sister are there?"

"That’s uncertain. I can’t guarantee that I’ll always be with you."

Ye Xuan shook his head. He still had some secrets, unsuitable for revealing in front of others. Besides, always moving with a large group, how would he hunt for treasures?

"By the way, while I was in seclusion these days, did anyone come looking for me?" After a brief moment of contemplation, Ye Xuan put aside the previous questions and looked up to ask.

"Yes, Zhuo Yanyun has come looking for you several times," she mentioned, "but once she knew you were in seclusion, she left."

Upon mentioning Zhuo Yanyun, Nangong Yao’s expression turned slightly unnatural; then, with a flick of her hand, she produced a small brocade box and handed it to Ye Xuan, "She left this behind when she departed, saying it was a gift for you."

"What is this?"

Ye Xuan was slightly surprised; he hadn’t expected Zhuo Yanyun to actually give him something.

"I don’t know; if you don’t want it, just throw it away. It’s definitely nothing good," Nangong Yao said, glancing at Ye Xuan with a tilted eye before quickly averting her gaze, seemingly indifferent.

"How can that be? We should at least open it and see."

Ye Xuan opened the brocade box to find three fist-sized silver stones emitting a dazzling brilliance. Upon opening the box, a surge of violent thunder fluctuated instantly, wafting around and faintly producing strands of electricity in the air.

"It’s Thunder Star Stone! That woman really went all out."

Nangong Yao’s mouth gaped open, a trace of shock evident in her eyes. A Thunder Star Stone was valuable, requiring a significant amount of Contribution Value for them to exchange for it from the Sect’s treasury. Resembling a hidden weapon, once True Qi was infused into it, it could be detonated. Generally, even a Seventh Grade Martial Sect, if caught off guard by the attack of a Thunder Star Stone, might be severely injured.

Of course, this was assuming one was completely unprepared. If it were a strong person like a Fifth Grade Martial Sect as Qin Qi, they definitely wouldn’t stand still like a wooden stake waiting to be hit. With the speed of a Sixth Grade Martial Sect, it would be easy to avoid and not even hurt them slightly.

But in a crucial moment, it was useful for restraining an opponent and buying time to escape.

"Here, take it."

Ye Xuan resealed the brocade box and handed it to Nangong Yao.

"For me?" Nangong Yao was still in shock, standing there dumbfounded.

"Yes, it’s useless to me; you keep it. It might come in handy when you’re in danger," Ye Xuan said. He was protected by the Martial Arts Primordial Spirit, and ordinary people couldn’t kill him unless the enemy was so powerful that even the current power of the Martial Arts Primordial Spirit couldn’t handle them. If it reached that point, he probably wouldn’t even have a chance to throw the Thunder Star Stone before dying.

"Oh."

Nangong Yao nodded, then a slight smile curved up at her lips, wondering what expression Zhuo Yanyun would have when she saw the Thunder Star Stone in her possession.

"Yaoer."

Ye Xuan’s voice pulled Nangong Yao out of her thoughts as he handed over another box, "Inside are ten Star Body Pills and one Youthful Pill. Please return these to Zhuo Yanyun for me. We can’t accept her gift without reciprocating."

The Youthful Pill had been a byproduct while he was crafting the Demon Essence Pill. As a high-tier Heavenly Grade pill, it could help women with beauty and skincare. Although the effects might seem somewhat trivial, they were quite popular among women, especially the female disciples and Elders of the Sect, thinking it might be useful later, now seemed a good choice to give it back to Zhuo Yanyun.

"Do we need to though? She gave those willingly, why return the favor? The Youthful Pill is so precious, better give it to me," Nangong Yao said somewhat unwillingly.

"You’re still young, not even fully grown, why rush to preserve your beauty? Just take it to her honestly, and it’ll benefit you later." Ye Xuan, somewhat helpless with her, had to emphasize his tone, prompting Nangong Yao to finally take the box and head towards the outside of the hall.

Slowly exhaling a breath of turbid air, Ye Xuan watched Nangong Yao slowly disappear from his view, then also briefly calculated the time. There were less than ten days left until the end of the month. Now, all he needed was to patiently wait for the day the trial began...

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As the month’s end approached, it arrived unexpectedly.

More than sixty disciples clad in uniform garments gathered on the Martial Arts Plaza, fully prepared.

Xuanbing Mansion, as a Fourth Grade Sect, had thousands of disciples, and at least several hundred in its Interior Sect. However, only the elite among these Interior Sect disciples had earned the chance to venture into the Suspended Air Secret Realm. Only those teens gifted in both talent and strength were eligible; otherwise, sending more would have been pointless, only leading to futile deaths.

The team was led by three Elders from Xuanbing Mansion. At the forefront was Granny Ning, whose Seventh Grade Martial Sect Cultivation naturally made her the leader for this mission. The other two Elders were also experts with Sixth Grade Martial Sect Cultivation.

After counting everyone, the group left Xuanbing Mansion under the lead of these three Elders and flew towards the northeast of the Beichen Domain on flying mounts.

Among the disciples who participated in this trial were the four major disciples of the Xuanbing Mansion Interior Sect: Qin Qi, Zhuo Yanyun, Li Ziting, Nangong Yao, and others like Gu Feiyang and Zhuo Qian were also among the group. The grand procession was formidable indeed.

Most of these disciples had entered the Suspended Air Secret Realm before. They weren’t too nervous—although disciples died in this realm every year, they were the minority. After all, experiencing blood and fire was essential for a genius to grow.