The Cultivators of the Tianyuan Holy Land were the most eye-catching. Most of them were burly with blood vitality reaching the sky, riding on a giant black ship.
Grand Elder Barbarian King personally led the team and was talking in low voices with several Elders beside him, his gaze occasionally sweeping over other forces.
The Disciples of the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect were dressed in tight-fitting clothes, carrying long swords on their backs. Each was like an unsheathed sharp sword, their brilliance fully revealed.
The leading Senior Brother, Ling Chen, had a Peak Golden Core stage cultivation. It is said that he has already grasped the embryonic form of Sword Intent and is the leader of this generation for the Flowing Cloud Sword Sect.
The Disciples of the Heavenly Fire Valley were mostly dressed in crimson clothing, their bodies carrying a scorching aura.
The Young Valley Master, Huo Wushuang, known as the "Red Flame Spirit Body," was like a walking miniature sun. His aura was overbearing and flamboyant, with a Late Golden Core Stage cultivation.
The Disciples of the Miaoyin Pavilion were all female Cultivators, with beautiful features and varying temperaments—some cold, some charming, some lively.
They were skilled in the way of rhythm and illusions. Although they seemed weak, no one dared to underestimate them.
The Profound Nether Sect Disciples were shrouded in a faint Evil Qi, their eyes cold and intimidating.
Most of the Hundred Beast Mountain Disciples brought tamed Spirit Beasts; man and beast were as one, and their combat power was unpredictable.
The Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Poisons Ridge had a treacherous aura, with various colored poisonous mists faintly swirling around them, making people instinctively stay away.
Besides these first-rate forces, there were also many second-rate Sects, ancient noble families, and even some solitary Genius Loose Cultivators gathered here.
The entire Tianqiong Plain had effectively become a testing ground for the younger generation of the Southern Region.
"Strange... have the people from the Jade Pool Immortal Palace not arrived yet?"
In the crowd, someone suddenly wondered in a low voice.
As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings went quiet for a moment, followed by even more discussion.
"Jade Pool Immortal Palace? You mean that new force that suddenly appeared and subdued the Demon King of the Myriad Absolute Mountain Range?"
"They would come too? I heard it's been less than a year since they opened their doors to accept Disciples, right? What kind of cultivation could their Disciples possibly have?"
"That's not necessarily true! Don't forget, during the spirit testing in Qingyang City a year ago, the Jade Pool Immortal Palace recruited many Disciples!"
"And there's also that Gu Luoli who was suspected to have had her dao injury healed..."
"Gu Luoli? Isn't she the former Saintess of the Azure Cloud Holy Land? She actually joined the Jade Pool Immortal Palace?"
"If she really has recovered... then this Secret Realm will be even more interesting to watch!"
"Hmph, what kind of foundation can a newly established force have? The Disciples' cultivation time is too short. Even if their talent is good, entering the Secret Realm is just seeking death."
"You're wrong, brother. Don't forget they have someone behind them who could subdue a Mahayana Demon King! Who knows how many life-saving trump cards they gave those Disciples?"
Discussions about the Jade Pool Immortal Palace quietly spread among the various forces.
Curiosity, doubt, wariness, disdain... various emotions were intertwined.
Most people did not think highly of this new force's performance in this Secret Realm; after all, the short amount of time was a major flaw.
But a few sharp-minded individuals faintly felt that this mysterious Jade Pool Immortal Palace might bring some unexpected "surprises."
Amidst this chaotic discussion and waiting—
"Buzz..."
In the very center of the Tianqiong Plain, the area where the spatial fluctuations were most intense.
The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi suddenly began to surge violently!
In the sky, the clouds seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, slowly rotating to form a massive vortex!
In the center of the vortex, an ancient, vast aura that seemed to contain shattered rules and dao rhyme slowly began to spread!
"The Secret Realm is about to open!"
Someone shouted loudly, and the entire Tianqiong Plain instantly boiled over!
The leaders of all forces, whether they were the leading Elders or the outstanding Disciple leaders, all turned their gazes toward the center of the vortex.
The young Disciples clenched their fists, their eyes erupting with a burning light.
Opportunity! Legacy! Making a name for oneself!
At this moment—
"Look over there!"
Another exclamation rang out, filled with unbelievable shock.
Many people instinctively followed the sound and looked.
On the eastern horizon of the Tianqiong Plain, a massive object a hundred zhang long, emitting a faint white light, appeared.
It was coming through the air at a speed that seemed steady but was actually as fast as lightning!
On the hull of the ship, natural cloud patterns flowed, and mysterious Formation runes faintly flickered.
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