231: The fifth person has been finalized.

"Late Nascent Soul Stage!"

A flash of brilliance crossed Yao Delong's eyes; this was exactly the high-end combat power he most urgently needed right now!

Moreover, her identity as the daughter of a Peak Master meant her background was reliable, and her strength was beyond doubt.

As for the regret of failing to promote to a direct Disciple... perhaps that was the exact entry point he could utilize.

"I have a close personal friendship with Senior Sister Han; we are like sisters."

Lin Qingxue continued, "She has a forthright temperament, values relationships and righteousness, and her strength is formidable.

If we can invite her to join us, it will certainly be a great help! Furthermore, given Senior Sister Han's personality, she certainly won't miss this Opportunity to enter the God Burial Abyss Secret Realm to seek an Opportunity and make up for the regrets of the past!"

"Good!" Yao Delong immediately made the decision.

"Clear Snow, I leave this matter to you!"

"In these next few days, go to Jinxin Peak to find Senior Sister Han and inform her in detail about our sincerity and the situation regarding the Secret Realm.

As long as she is willing to join, the conditions can be discussed!"

"Rest assured, Senior Brother, I will go tomorrow!"

Lin Qingxue readily agreed; being able to share the burden for her Senior Brother made her quite happy.

What Yao Delong did not know was that after the top ten list was announced, the Deacon Elders in the Sect who were eager to enter the Secret Realm to obtain Opportunities had long since heard the news and were showing off their Divine Abilities.

The thresholds of people like Liu Ruyan from Pill Cloud Peak and Lei Qianjun from Thunder Marsh Peak were almost worn thin, with various favors and exchanges of benefits flowing endlessly.

Only at Yao Delong's place was it deserted.

There was no other reason; his speed of rising was too fast!

From the previous "Sect Trash" to the current leader, it had only been a short time.

Before this, as a "Trash" with low Spiritual Power Affinity, he had no intersection at all with those high and mighty Nascent Soul Stage Deacon Elders, and they couldn't bring themselves to actively curry favor with a "nouveau riche" Disciple.

This actually saved Yao Delong a lot of trouble, allowing him to quietly select the teammates he truly needed and could trust.

Having finalized the last candidate, Yao Delong felt much more at ease.

He was well aware of the dangers of the Burial God Abyss, but with this team, plus his own trump cards, he was full of confidence.

With the serious business settled, the atmosphere became even more relaxed.

Lin Qingxue looked at Yao Delong, a hint of cunning and nostalgia suddenly flashing in her cold eyes.

She gently tugged at Yao Delong's sleeve, with a hint of coquettishness:

"Senior Brother, the serious business is finished. Ever since you started to desperately Cultivate, you haven't told me any stories from scripts for a long time!

Since you have free time today, tell me one!"

Liu Rumei, who was on the side, heard this, and a curious light instantly lit up in her beautiful eyes.

She had also heard rumors about Yao Delong running a script business at the foot of the mountain during his "Trash" period, and had always found it quite magical.

A former "Trash" writing scripts that actually became popular for a time?

She also wanted to hear what kind of world this currently radiant Senior Brother had written about back then.

"Yes, Delong!"

Liu Rumei also leaned closer, her charming eyes like silk, filled with anticipation,

"I would love to hear it too! A story that even Junior Martial Uncle Clear Snow can't forget must be absolutely wonderful!"

Looking at the two women's eyes full of anticipation, as if they were twinkling with stars, a warm current surged in Yao Delong's heart, along with a trace of helpless laughter.

Those classic web novels from his past life memories had once been the only solace and means of making a living during his "lying flat" days; he hadn't expected them to become a Sharp Weapon for coaxing his Junior Sister (and confidante) now.

"Alright,"

He smiled dotingly, sat down by the stone table, poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, and cleared his throat,

"Since you want to listen, I will tell you one... about the starry sky, about evolution, and about a planet named 'Earth', where a young Martial Artist walks step by step to the Peak of the Universe."

"This story is called 'Swallowed Star'."

His low and magnetic voice slowly sounded, slowly unfolding that magnificent science fiction martial arts world.

From the dramatic changes on Earth in the Great Nirvana era, monsters running rampant, and human base cities struggling to survive, to the protagonist Luo Feng, a normal high school student, Awakening Divine Thought through life-and-death tempering, becoming a Martial Artist, joining the Dojo of Limits, and beginning to stand out...

Yao Delong told it vividly, depicting the thrill of Luo Feng hunting monsters in the wilderness, the competition in the elite training camp, the life-and-death feud with the "Vulture" Li Yao and his wife, and the experiences of breaking through himself time and time again in desperate situations, all vividly.

He especially emphasized the mysterious power of the Divine Thought master and the shock of the Martial Artist's Physical Body breaking through its limits.

Lin Qingxue listened with brilliant eyes; she was a Sword Cultivator herself and could empathize with Luo Feng's belief in constantly breaking through during battle and pursuing the ultimate power.

When she heard Luo Feng, in the underground of Mist Island, facing the terrifying pressure of the 'Tentacle Beast' that surpassed the War God level, still wielding his blade defiantly, and finally comprehending the prototype of a 'Domain', she couldn't help but clench her fists.

Her cold face was full of excitement: "Good! Die and then live! The Martial Dao heart should be like this!"

Liu Rumei was deeply attracted by the grand worldview and wonderful settings.

Divine Thought manipulating flying knives to kill enemies from a thousand meters away? There are countless powerful races and civilizations in the Universe?

Earth is just a speck of dust in the vast sea of stars? These novel concepts made her heart yearn.

When she heard that Luo Feng, in order to protect his family, did not hesitate to maneuver and confront the powerful HR Alliance and the Li Yao couple, her eyes also revealed empathy and admiration.

Yao Delong reached the climax — the Golden Horned Beast descended on Earth!

The terrifying power that destroyed the world, the sense of despair that devoured everything and was unstoppable, made the hearts of the two women tighten.

"All the strong people on Earth joined forces, nuclear bombs, laser cannons, self-destruction of planetary-level powerhouses...

All methods were exhausted, but they could only severely injure it, not kill it!

Its massive body was still raging in the ocean, recovering from its injuries... Humanity, in imminent danger!"

He finished speaking and deliberately paused, creating a suffocating suspense.

The courtyard was silent, with only the spiritual flower trees rustling in the night wind.

Lin Qingxue and Liu Rumei were both holding their breath, their beautiful eyes staring closely at Yao Delong, their heartstrings tightly pulled by the doomsday scene, urgently wanting to know how Luo Feng would break the situation.

Yao Delong, however, looked up at the sky; a bright moon was already hanging high in the sky, casting its clear light.

He smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning: "If you want to know how Luo Feng turned the tide and saved the Earth from destruction... please listen to the next installment."

"Ah? Senior Brother!"

Lin Qingxue gave a coquettish cry of dissatisfaction, her cold face rarely showing the impatience of a little girl,

"How can you stop here! You're such a tease!"

Liu Rumei was also itching with impatience, her charming eyes flowing with request:

"Delong, tell us a little more, just a little bit!"

Yao Delong shook his head with a smile, his tone gentle but unquestionable:

"It's late. No matter how good the story is, we need to conserve our energy. The Secret Realm is about to open, and we need to focus on Cultivation."

Hearing this, Liu Rumei's gaze shifted between Yao Delong and Lin Qingxue for a moment, and she instantly understood something.

She was a person with a delicate heart and saw that Lin Qingxue and Yao Delong had reunited after a long time and had just broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, so they must have private words to say.

She suppressed the trace of sourness in her heart, smiled, and took the initiative to stand up:

"Delong is right; I was so fascinated that I forgot the time.

Junior Martial Uncle Clear Snow has just come out of seclusion, and she must have many things to say to Senior Brother, so I won't disturb you and will take my leave."

She bowed gracefully to Lin Qingxue, her posture elegant and generous: "Junior Martial Uncle Clear Snow, Rumei takes her leave."

She cast an affectionate look at Yao Delong: "Delong, you should also rest early."