After Zhou Wenyuan strode away, Yan Yuexin and Weicheng quickly walked to Duan Tianyang and asked with concern: "Junior Brother Duan, are you okay?"

Duan Tianyang smiled bitterly and shook his head, the surging blood in his body had not yet subsided.

Weicheng smiled and comforted him: "Little Junior Brother, you don't have to be discouraged. Being able to fight an opponent four realms lower than me is already an eye-opener for me. Even if I am at the fourth level of the Yuanhua Realm, I may not be able to last more than ten moves against Senior Brother."

Duan Tianyang is not the kind of person who gives up easily when encountering setbacks. Setbacks will only further ignite his fighting spirit and motivate him to work harder and move forward.

For him, defeating opponents weaker than himself does not bring much satisfaction. Only by constantly challenging opponents stronger than himself can he continuously improve his strength.

There is only one month left until the inner disciple selection competition, Duan Tianyang must act quickly and head to the ancient secret realm.

With his current level of cultivation, it is simply a pipe dream for him to stand out among the thousands of outer disciples of Zixiao Palace.

Gu Changhuan's words made Duan Tianyang suddenly enlightened. The original idea in his mind of living a peaceful life and serving the sect disappeared in an instant.

Instead, there is a new and more ambitious goal - to open up his own world in the realm of God. He is eager to challenge the unknown and leave his own unique mark in this vast and boundless realm.

Therefore, the top priority is to improve his own cultivation, so that he can get closer to his goal and prepare for future challenges.

Two days before departure, Duan Tianyang had been studying hard in the Sutra Library, with martial arts books piled around him.

Despite the tight schedule, he was eager to acquire more knowledge.

The reason why Gu Changhuan asked the four of them to go to the ancient secret realm separately was because he knew very well that only in the most critical moments could people truly unleash their potential.

If they go in a team and get help whenever they are in a life-or-death crisis, then their strength will never be truly honed.

The night before leaving, Duan Tianyang spent fifty taels of silver to buy a bottle of spirit wine, intending to have a few drinks with Yan Yuexin and say goodbye at the same time.

Spiritual wine is carefully brewed from many rare fruits and herbs that contain spiritual energy. It can not only nourish the true qi of martial artists, but also strengthen their physical fitness invisibly.

Zhou Wenyuan and Weicheng had already set off yesterday, so now only Duan Tianyang and Yan Yuexin are left in the spacious inner courtyard.

As time went by, he gradually developed a strong dependence on Yan Yuexin.

Duan Tianyang thought about going to the ancient secret realm with her, but he was also worried about her safety. After all, a woman acting alone might encounter unknown dangers.

The two of them sat in the pavilion in the inner courtyard, and unknowingly drank half a bottle of spirit wine. Looking at Yan Yuexin's slightly red face, Duan Tianyang asked casually: "Senior Sister, does Senior Brother Zhou like you?"

Yan Yuexin didn't expect Duan Tianyang to ask this. She blushed and defended herself, "Don't listen to other people's gossip. Senior Brother Zhou only cares about me as a senior brother and sister."

It would be a lie to say that she knew nothing about Zhou Wenyuan's feelings for her. At first, she also had a good impression of Zhou Wenyuan, but with the appearance of Duan Tianyang, subtle changes began to take place in her heart.

Duan Tianyang smiled and did not ask any more questions. Instead, he asked curiously, "By the way, how old is Master? He looks so young, and his cultivation is unfathomable."

"Master's cultivation has reached the Earthly Demon Realm, and he is probably over a hundred years old." Yan Yuexin shook her head slightly. She had only met Gu Changhuan three or four times, and she knew no more about Gu Changhuan than Duan Tianyang.

No way? A hundred years old? My god, he looks only in his twenties. This is rejuvenation. It would be great if I could reach this level someday.

To them, martial artists at this level are almost indistinguishable from gods.

The two chatted until late at night, and only went back to their rooms to rest after the bottles of wine were empty.

The next morning, the two said goodbye in front of Zixiao Palace and each embarked on a journey to the ancient secret realm.

Duan Tianyang was walking in front when he suddenly heard Yan Yuexin calling from behind: "Tianyang!"

Duan Tianyang stopped and looked back at her in confusion.

Yan Yuexin smiled brightly and said, "Be careful, we'll see you at the trials in a month!"

A warm feeling surged in Duan Tianyang's heart, which was the warmth brought by Yan Yuexin's smile.

For a moment, he felt the urge to go with Yan Yuexin, but he restrained himself.

Just as Gu Changhuan said, practicing alone is the best way to improve your cultivation. So, he waved to Yan Yuexin, without saying a word, walked down the mountain quickly, and embarked on his own path of cultivation.

The Divine Realm is vast and is carefully divided into four major blocks.

The first section is composed of twelve towering cities: Xuanhuang City, Xuanshuang City, Xuanwu City and Xuanyun City, and it is also the largest section.

Xuanhuang City, this prominent city, can be regarded as the heart of this land, and its importance is self-evident.

The hierarchy here is well-constructed and orderly, with each level being clear and strict.

The City Lord of Xuanhuang City is not only the lord of one city, but also the chief city lord of thirty-six cities. He is regarded as the master who commands the realm of the gods. His status is no different from that of the emperor in ancient times. He has absolute authority over all cities and can be said to be a supreme existence.

Each city has a city lord who is in charge of one side. The city lords of the twelve cities have a higher status than the heads of the five giants - Xuanbing Pavilion, Mingjian Manor, Xiaoyao Sect, Tongtian Pavilion and Linghua Palace.

The second and third blocks are home to twenty-four subsidiary urban areas, including Huanyue City, Xianling Town and Bailu City. Compared to the prosperous twelve cities, these urban areas appear relatively barren.

The last section is the Ancient Secret Realm, which presents a completely different atmosphere. It is divided into three levels, each representing elementary, intermediate and advanced challenges, attracting countless martial artists to explore.

In the ancient secret realm, the mountains and rivers are picturesque, the water ripples gently, and the towering ancient trees and delicate flowers and plants are interwoven into a beautiful picture.

What is even more fascinating is that there are countless natural treasures and rare animals hidden here. For martial artists, this is undoubtedly an ideal place for them to practice and improve themselves and pursue the ultimate in martial arts.

Xuanhuang City is not far from the ancient secret realm. In the center of Xuanhuang City, Duan Tianyang walked calmly, surrounded by a bustling wide street.

There was a constant stream of people and pedestrians, and among them there were many martial artists with profound skills.

When he passed by a quiet courtyard, he unexpectedly discovered the hustle and bustle not far away. More than a dozen young people gathered together, making a lot of noise and occasionally bursting into noise.

In the modern city, he is not a person who likes to join in the fun, and his time is basically occupied by delivery work.

However, as he passed by, he accidentally caught a glimpse of familiar clothes through the gap in the crowd.

In the bustling crowd, several young men stood side by side, and opposite them stood a slightly plump little man. The Zixiao Palace costume on his body was particularly eye-catching, especially the "Zhi" (holding) embroidered on his chest.

I didn't expect to meet a disciple from the Law Enforcement Pavilion in this place. Duan Tianyang stopped involuntarily and looked into the crowd again.

At this moment, the fat man's face looked extremely ugly, while the young men opposite him behaved arrogantly, with their hands on their hips, their heads held high, almost looking down at him with their noses.

The leader was an ugly young man with a sneer on his face: "Jin Bao, do you remember the days in Xianling Town? You were often with us back then. I didn't expect that you could become a disciple of Zixiao Palace, and now you've come to Xuanhuang City."

The young man patted the fat man's face and said, "Brothers, we are short of money recently. As a friend, shouldn't you give us some money to help us?"

The fat man lowered his head, sweat pouring down. He raised his arm and gently wiped the sweat from his cheek with his sleeve, his voice trembling and stammering: "I... I have no money..."

"No money? Jinbao, it seems that you don't consider us as 'friends'!" The young man said as he raised his palm and slapped him in the face.

Before Jin Bao became a disciple of Zixiao Palace, he was often bullied by the ugly young man.

The cultivation levels of the disciples of the Law Enforcement Pavilion were uneven. Apart from the elders, many disciples' cultivation levels were not high, and some were even just ordinary people.

The reason why they were able to enter Zixiao Palace was mainly because their families were wealthy and they obtained the qualifications of disciples by donating to the palace. Jin Bao was one of them.

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