375: Chapter 375 Everyone Arrived

Ye Tian's heart stirred; it seemed Qin Pojun had discovered him.

However, since the other party didn't expose him, he continued to stay hidden.

Qin Pojun strode over to the Heavenly Sword Sect Disciples, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing, clearly intending to wait for Li Xuanxiao or others.

With him presiding, the atmosphere in the cave hall turned solemn, and the restless schemes from before were suppressed.

Ye Tian was also happy for the peace and quiet, preparing to wait for a suitable time to go down.

Suddenly, the identity spirit pendant in his bosom grew slightly warm again.

He calmly took it out and saw a new line of small characters appearing on the spirit pendant next to the arrow that originally pointed to "Wendao Mountain":

"The Ancient Path to Heaven is divided into nine levels, each with its own trial. Passing three levels grants entry to the mountainside. Passing six levels allows one to approach the summit. Passing nine levels leads directly to the ancient palace.

Warning: The ancient path contains the power of time and space. Those with insufficient cultivation or weak will should enter with caution."

"Note: Those holding the same Talisman Seals can sense each other's approximate locations."

Oh? It has this function too?

Ye Tian tried to sense his three Talisman Seals, and sure enough, he could vaguely feel fluctuations of the same origin coming from several other places in the cave hall.

One of them was on Qin Pojun, at least two of them. Another was over by the Xuanming Way, likely left by the Ghost Girl, at least two.

There was another on... Qian Buduo? This guy actually had one too? It seemed he either bought it or picked it up by luck.

"Interesting." Ye Tian put away the spirit pendant. It seemed the struggle for Wendao Mountain would be even more intriguing than he had thought.

He waited for about another half-hour.

During this time, several more groups arrived one after another, including those from the East Pole Azure Wood Sect, the Medicine King Valley, and even two Loose Cultivators in the Sea Transformation Realm who looked like lone wolves; their auras were not weak.

The cave hall became increasingly lively, with nearly forty or fifty people gathered, including almost ten in the Sea Transformation Realm. Many were injured and looked exhausted, but their eyes were filled with anticipation.

"It should be about time, right? Everyone who's coming has arrived; those who haven't probably won't make it," someone whispered.

"Why hasn't Li Xuanxiao arrived yet? And the Ghost Girl from the Xuanming Way, Han Xiao..."

"Who knows? Maybe they found some other Opportunity on the way."

Just as they were speaking, white light flashed repeatedly at the entrance to the Ancient Path to Heaven.

A figure in white drifted out. Holding a sword in his arms with a calm expression, it was indeed Li Xuanxiao.

His aura was restrained, but the Sword Intent surrounding him seemed capable of tearing through the Void Realm, making people afraid to look directly at him.

His gaze swept across the cave hall, paused on Qin Pojun, and he nodded slightly as a greeting.

He also sensed the resonance of the Talisman Seals, his gaze lingering for a moment in several directions, including where Ye Tian was hiding, but he likewise did not expose him.

Immediately after, another figure surrounded by black light appeared; the Ghost Girl had arrived.

Still wrapped in a loose black robe with a veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of soul-snatching, enchanting eyes, she chuckled, "Oh, everyone is quite present. Senior Brother Li, Prince Qin, I trust you have been well?"

Her gaze lingered a bit longer on the direction where Ye Tian was hidden, as if her interest was piqued.

Li Xuanxiao closed his eyes and remained silent. Qin Pojun opened his eyes and said indifferently, "Ghost Girl Fairy is quite leisurely."

"It's alright, I just encountered a few blind little bugs on the way and dealt with them in passing." The Ghost Girl chuckled, her voice so enchanting it could melt one's bones, causing the eyes of several Cultivators with poor willpower to glaze over.

Finally, a steady sound of footsteps rang out. Han Xiao, carrying a sword chest on his back, was the last to walk out of the passage.

His clothes were somewhat torn, suggesting he had undergone a hard battle, but his aura was steady and his gaze calm.

He glanced at the cave hall, walked silently to a corner, sat cross-legged, took out dry rations and water, and began to eat and drink quietly, oblivious to the noise and stares around him.

At this point, the top figures in this Secret Realm had basically all gathered, except for Bei Minghong, who had withdrawn due to heavy injuries, and Xiahou Ba, who had not yet arrived.

The cave hall fell silent as everyone's gaze scanned back and forth between these top prodigies, and the atmosphere became somewhat subtle.

The struggle for Talisman Seals, the trials of Wendao Mountain, the clues to the ruins...

A true clash of titans seemed about to unfold within this Ancient Path to Heaven.

Nangong Xiao looked at the direction where Ye Tian was hidden, then at Li Xuanxiao, Qin Pojun, and the others, his expression flickering.

Qian Buduo fanned himself, his small eyes darting around, plotting who knows what.

Ye Tian knew it was time for him to appear. There was no point in staying hidden anymore; since the Talisman Seals resonated, those who should know already did.

He moved, drifting down from the top of the crystal pillar and landing lightly on the ground.

This immediately drew the attention of everyone present.

"Ye Tian!"

"It's Ye Tian from the Liuli Xuan Sect!"

"He really came!"

"Hiss... this aura is so strong!"

Low exclamations of surprise rang out from the crowd.

Many were seeing this young Prodigy, who had been the center of attention lately, with their own eyes for the first time.

Sensing the unfathomable aura on him, many people felt a shiver in their hearts. Especially those Cultivators at the first or second level of the Sea Transformation Realm, they felt a faint pressure.

Nangong Xiao's face darkened, the resentment in his eyes almost overflowing, his fists clenching with a cracking sound.

Qian Buduo's fanning motion paused for a moment, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

Li Xuanxiao opened his eyes and looked at Ye Tian, a hint of Battle Intent flashing in his clear eyes. Qin Pojun also cast a gaze over, filled with scrutiny.

The Ghost Girl chuckled. Han Xiao... was still munching on dry rations, though his chewing seemed to slow for a beat.

Ye Tian ignored the stares and walked straight to the area where the Liuli Xuan Sect Disciples were gathered.

Feng Xuan, Yu Miaoqing, Pei Tieshan, Shui Qingdie, Dongfang Xinghe, and Yun Wuji had all arrived. They were all more or less injured, but their spirits were high, clearly having gained quite a bit.

They saw Ye Tian, their faces showed surprise and joy, and they were especially invigorated by the powerful aura they sensed from him.

"Junior Brother Ye!"

"Ye Tian!"

"It's good that you're alright! We were worried..."

Feng Xuan and the others came forward to meet him, with smiles of relief on their faces.

After entering the Secret Realm, they had also been scattered by random teleportation and only reunited after many hardships. Along the way, they had heard of Ye Tian's various fierce achievements, making them both proud and worried.

"I've made my Senior Brothers and sisters worry; I'm fine."

Ye Tian smiled at everyone and exchanged a few words, learning that they had each obtained at least one Talisman Seal, with Yun Wuji having secured two.

On the Liuli Xuan Sect's side, the total number of Talisman Seals was quite considerable.

After the pleasantries, Ye Tian turned his gaze toward the entrance of the Ancient Path to Heaven, which was emitting a white light.

"Almost everyone has arrived. It's time to ascend Wendao Mountain."

Li Xuanxiao slowly stood up, cradled his longsword, and walked toward the entrance.

Qin Pojun straightened his battle robe and walked with a powerful, confident stride.

The Ghost Girl chuckled, surrounded by black mist.

Han Xiao silently put away his dry rations and shouldered his sword chest.

Other Cultivators who held Talisman Seals and considered themselves capable also stood up one after another, looking at the entrance with burning eyes.

The struggle for Wendao Mountain had officially begun!

"Let's go!"

Someone shouted, and dozens of figures shot toward the glowing entrance of the Ancient Path to Heaven like arrows from a bow!

Ye Tian nodded slightly to his fellow Disciples, his figure flickering as he blended into the crowd and vanished into the white light.

In the next moment, the world spun, and time and space shifted.

The trials of Wendao Mountain had arrived.