After seeing Gu Han go inside, Wu Han and Qi Jun felt both admiration and envy.
Yuan Gang hesitated briefly before glancing at Chu Kuang. âJunior Brother, should we go in too?â
In truth, everyoneâs cultivation levels were all higher than their followers, except for Chu Kuang. His cultivation was still suppressed at the Divine Connection realm.
Forcefully suppressing his gloom, Chu Kuang nodded. âAlright!â
Although he was no longer at the Saint realm, his discernment remained. He immediately spotted the resemblance between the light mist and the legendary power of time. Surrounded by such power, the opportunity inside had to be greater than he had imagined.
Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated. âLetâs go!â
Said opportunity had become his top priority. The matter with Gu Han could be set aside for the moment. Well, not like he had a solution for that.
His few followers hesitated for a moment, then went after him. Among them, three were at the fifth stage of the Soaring realm. They were originally from the Myriad Transformations Holy Land and had elicited six rings from the Dao Bell.
Chu Kuang remained composed. âItâs fine. Just follow me.â
After thinking for a moment, he also sent a voice transmission to Wu Han and Qi Jun. â
If you two trust me, follow me. I can guarantee that no problems will arise.
â
Having said that, his group walked straight inside with him at the lead.
Wu Han and Qi Jun clenched their teeth before going after him.
âLetâs go!â
âWe canât wait any longer!â
Having witnessed Chu Kuangâs extraordinary nature on the Sacred Chariot, they somewhat trusted his words. Besides, they really couldnât delay this any longer.
In front of the white jade chariot, Elder Li felt a bit worried because Zhao Mengyou was also about to move. âDivine Maiden, thisââ
Wu Han and Qi Jun were at the sixth stage of the Soaring realm, while Di Kan and Zhao Mengyou were at the eighth stage. Although they didnât know the entryâs upper limit, the higher the cultivation, the more dangerous it was.
Suddenly, Ah Sha said, âItâs okay. She can go in. There wonât be any danger.â
Elder Li was stunned. â
Hmm?
How do you know?â
Ah Sha thought for a moment. âI just do.â
Elder Li was speechless.
What kind of reason is that?!
Zhao Mengyou didnât take Ah Shaâs words to heart either. âItâs fine. Eventually, I will have to go in and take a look. It would be a pity to give up such an extraordinary opportunity.â
Elder Li sighed inwardly as there was no other choice. âLetâs go.â
Meanwhile, Di Kan had already arrived at the entrance. âWeâre going in too!â
Somewhat anxious, a big follower of his desperately signaled with his eyes. âYoung Valley Master, wait a while longerââ
Di Kan understood his thoughts. âWait my ass! Even if she goes in and is fine, is she going to come out specifically to warn me? Besides, didnât that little girl say she could go in just fine? Then the same goes for me!â
The big man scratched his head. âThat little girl is talking nonsense. You actually believe her?â
Di Kan rolled his eyes. âLike hell I did! Just taking it as a good omen. You actually take it seriously?â
Without looking back, he led his six followers and plunged right in.
Immediately after, a fragmentary voice came through. âItâs... fine... Donât worry... about... shit...â
It seemed he knew that regardless of whether he spoke or not, Zhao Mengyou would come in anyway. Hence, he simply shouted a couple of times to reassure those outside.
After hearing this, Zhao Mengyouâs eyes flickered. She stopped hesitating and followed inside.
That big man was deeply pained. âYoung Valley Master, why would you give her a warning?!â
Elder Li laughed coldly. âIf he hadnât spoken, would the Divine Maiden not have gone in?â
Despite the argument, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief. During past manifestations, although Saint realm cultivators couldnât enter, Transcendent realm ones could still go in. However, with the light mist present, a sense of crisis arose in their spirit perception whenever they drew slightly close. As a result, they could only fret anxiously outside. Di Kanâs reassurance had set their minds at ease. As guardians, if anything happened to the young lords, they would shoulder the blame.
One person was a bit puzzled. âHow strange. What did that person mean earlier? Didnât he say there were people inside?â
âIt might be bones or something like that.â
âCorrect. This time, the complete Profound Pill Pavilion has manifested. Itâs normal for more bizarre things to appear.â
âHow annoying, he was being vague!â
Amid the discussion, Elder Li stared at Ah Sha, who was lost in thought.
Could this little girl really have some special ability?
Upon seeing him staring at her, Ah Sha said seriously, âDo you want to thank me? Well, thereâs no need for that. She didnât help those people bully us just now, so Iâll help her once too. Weâre even now!â
Elder Li was baffled.
How did you conclude that I wanted to thank you?
***
After casually shouting a couple of times, Di Kan didnât even bother to glance at Zhao Mengyou behind him. He led his followers and quickly hurried forward. In just a few breaths, they arrived before that plaza. Chu Kuangâs group was already there with the humanoid figures.
Di Kan was filled with shock and uncertainty. âWhat exactly are these things?â
A follower volunteered, stepping forward. âYoung Valley Master, Iâll go check!â
Di Kan glared at him. âNo fucking way! Keep your hands away from these things! We came here to seek opportunities, not study!â
After seeing Zhao Mengyou also approach, Wu Han hesitated for a moment. âMengyou? For the Profound Pill Pavilion trip, how about we cooperateââ
âNo.â Zhao Mengyouâs tone was biting cold. His earlier instigation still left a bitter taste. Without looking back, she led her group away, carefully instructing them, âRemember not to touch these humanoid figures. The Profound Pill Pavilion is ten times larger than before. There are way too many changes. Past experiences are useless now. Everyone, keep your eyes open!â
Wu Han and Qi Jun became gloomy due to her attitude.
Chu Kuang remained unmoved. âNever mind her. Sheâs just an oblivious woman. Iâll make her know my ways sooner or later!â
Zhao Mengyou had nearly made him lose all face today. He also resented her deeply.
Wu Han darkly swept his gaze around. âHow infuriating! Wang Chi isnât here. Something must have happened to him.â
Yuan Gang thought for a moment. âIt was very likely Gu Hanâs doing!â
Chu Kuang shook his head, glancing at the towering building in the distance. âNo need to worry about him for now. This pavilion only manifests for a limited time. Letâs focus on the opportunities. Besides, I have a feeling that this place is not as simple as it looks.â
Wu Han was a bit puzzled. âChu Kuang, how do you know so much?â
Qi Jun nodded. âYeah, how? Also, why were you so certain that we would be fine coming in?â
He fell silent for a moment before deciding to tell a half-truth, âI surmise the light mist has always existed inside; it simply never manifested before. The Dao Bellâs appearance greatly increased its power, allowing it to spread outside. I imagine this is also the reason the complete Profound Pill Pavilion manifested. Similarly, the entryâs upper limit has changed from the Saint realm to the Heavenly Tribulation realm.â
The two suddenly understood. Heavenly Tribulation realm cultivators could already interact with heaven and earth, causing a small shift in the heavenly secrets. Before, only those at the Saint realm could trigger its mutation.
Wu Han couldnât help but ask, âChu Kuang, just who are you?â
Chu Kuang smiled. âMe? Iâm also here for the first time.â
He was telling the truth. When the pavilion manifested for the first time a millennium ago, he had just entered the Saint realm and had no chance to come in.
Soon, he changed the subject. âHowever, if you cooperate with me, I guarantee that the opportunities you obtain here will exceed your imagination.â
The two exchanged a glance and didnât inquire further. Their resolve to cooperate with Chu Kuang grew even stronger.
Upon seeing the group leave, Di Kan was full of disdain. âHow pretentious. Do you really think this place is your home?â
Just then, a follower behind him stammered, âYoung Valley Master, letâs... letâs go too...â
Di Kan was very dissatisfied. âThe heck?! Are you afraid of him?
Hah,
isnât he just someone who got eight rings from the Dao Bell? I am no pushover eitherââ
That follower gulped. âNo... I-I think I saw one of those humanoid figures move just now...â
Even though Di Kan feared nothing under heaven, he still broke out in a cold sweat when facing these unknown things. âR-really?â
âYes! It was that oneââ
Di Kan shivered. âStop talking! Letâs go! We need to get out of here quickly. What kind of crappy place is this? If it werenât for these opportunities, you couldnât pay me to come here!â
As he cursed and grumbled, he moved like the wind and left the few demons behind.
âHurry! Catch up!â
âYoung Valley Master, wait for us!â
In the blink of an eye, the group of demons disappeared completely.
After an unknown amount of time, in the dead silence, the arm of a humanoid figure moved, followed by its torso, then its legs...
Soon, it no longer appeared as stiff as before. It turned around slowly and drifted forward like a forlorn spirit. It was the same humanoid figure Wang Chi had touched earlier, now capable of turning its head.