573: Daluo

Qingfeng Daoist was stunned.

This result was truly unexpected.

However, he truly had the right to choose for himself.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded.

"Good."

Finally, he looked at the other three.

"Follow me."

After his words fell, he turned to the side with a faint smile on his face.

Wang Yan, Wang Gou, and Zhanlang followed him.

Wang Dong, meanwhile, slowly revealed a smile from the side.

Then, his figure flickered, and he disappeared into space.

He had already sensed it earlier.

It was just that the time to fully reveal it had not yet come.

At the same time, on the other side.

Wang Yan and the other two, led by Qingfeng Daoist,

soon arrived at the highest place in the Great Wu Dynasty.

In the Winter Warm Pavilion of the Imperial Palace in the Imperial City, they met the supreme ruler, Martial Emperor Dongfang Ming.

He was clad in golden armor, his eyes indifferent, and his face showed no specific emotion as he looked down from above.

His physique was exceptionally tall, and a powerful Qi emanated from within his body.

Strands of Dragon-shaped Qi encircled him, giving off an extremely strong sense of oppression.

Even Wang Yan and Wang Gou felt a sense of surprise after experiencing it.

This individual before them seemed to be hiding a great deal.

They had originally thought he was merely a simple Imperial Dynasty's Martial Emperor.

But now, with true contact, they realized his power.

The Qi he displayed was almost on par with their own Clan Chief.

It was terrifying.

The two couldn't help but communicate telepathically.

"This person definitely isn't as simple as he seems. Perhaps this competition has other purposes we haven't imagined."

"The Great Wu Dynasty truly has profound foundations, capable of producing treasures for a True Immortal Breakthrough."

"Do you believe that?"

Wang Yan and Wang Gou exchanged a smile.

They didn't say much more.

"Your Majesty, the top three have been brought. Only one person was unwilling to come."

Qingfeng Daoist bowed respectfully.

Dongfang Ming nodded.

Finally, he waved his hand.

"You may withdraw."

His voice was utterly indifferent.

The next moment, the space around Qingfeng Daoist distorted slightly.

Then, he disappeared from the great hall.

In the immense room, only four people remained.

The atmosphere in the air seemed to thicken.

An inexplicable emotion spread among the few people.

Wang Yan and Wang Gou both felt a sense of vigilance.

In comparison, Zhanlang appeared nervous.

And it was at this moment,

Dongfang Ming spoke softly.

"The reason why we filtered the top 10 this time, but only called you few, is because there is a great opportunity."

"Within my Imperial Dynasty, a Secret Realm has been discovered. This Secret Realm originally belonged to my Great Wu Dynasty, but unfortunately, we do not have the ability to develop it ourselves."

"There are too many unworthy descendants among the younger generation, each lacking in ability, which is why we sought external assistance."

"Of course, I also have a condition: if you gain benefits from it, you will eventually need to join my Great Wu Dynasty. Of course, you only need to be nominal members and are not required to fulfill any obligations."

Upon hearing this, the few people present looked at each other.

Wang Yan and Wang Gou narrowed their eyes slightly.

Zhanlang, however, spoke somewhat dully.

"Your Majesty, isn't this a bit inappropriate? We are all outsiders..."

"No matter. You will enter it with the three Imperial Princes of my Imperial Dynasty. I can guarantee that regardless of whether you gain anything, the resources you obtained from your previous rankings will not be reduced by a single cent."

Upon hearing this, the few people finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was at this moment that Dongfang Ming spoke again.

"A friendly reminder: this Secret Realm exploration will not be smooth sailing. There are still some dangers within. If danger arises and leads to any consequences, you must think it through carefully."

After Dongfang Ming finished speaking, his eyes were fixed on the expressions of the three.

Seeing no significant changes, he finally breathed a slight sigh of relief and continued to speak.

"You are indeed more composed than I imagined. Then I will no longer hide it from you. This Secret Realm contains countless precious resources of all kinds, and it was once the tomb of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. By entering it, you even have the chance to obtain a Grand Unity Golden Immortal Legacy."

Upon hearing this, the breathing of the few people became rapid.

Dongfang Ming's lips curved slightly.

"As long as you can return alive, the rewards will surely exceed your imagination. Now, tell me your answer: are you willing to enter and explore it?"

His voice remained calm.

But it carried a hint of Gu-like temptation.

Wang Gou frowned immediately.

He couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

Is it real or fake?

This old man doesn't look like a good person.

It wasn't that she deliberately suspected this person before her.

After all, the other party was a senior in cultivation, so there was no need for him to deceive them.

But the reputation of the Secret Realm they were about to explore this time was simply too grand.

The tomb of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

In other words, this was the tomb of an Immortal King. An Immortal King's Realm strength is roughly equivalent to that of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, which is terrifying.

Such a terrifying existence, to be buried within the Great Wu Dynasty.

And to have been discovered privately by the Great Wu Dynasty as a Secret Realm.

It was somewhat suspicious.

Moreover, such terrifying existences are generally almost immortal. How could he have died here?

There must be a problem within.

If the Immortal King truly died, then it would be fine.

But if he hadn't completely died and left behind even a trace of a remnant soul, then that would likely be a devastating blow to them.

He didn't speak.

Even the expression on his face didn't change much.

Beside him, Zhanlang's breathing became rapid, and his face was flushed.

He couldn't help but ask,

"Is that true, Your Majesty?"

Dongfang Ming laughed heartily.

"I have no need to deceive you. You can choose to go or not. Of course, if you don't go, you will completely lose this opportunity, and I will also perform a certain degree of memory erasure. This matter absolutely cannot be leaked."

Upon hearing this, Zhanlang spoke eagerly.

"In one's life, there aren't many opportunities to change one's destiny. A Secret Realm of this level is enough to change everything for me, Your Majesty. Such words are simply superfluous. I am willing to be your vanguard, to enter the Secret Realm and explore."

Dongfang Ming nodded.

Then he looked at the remaining two.

"What are your thoughts, you two?"

Wang Yan also did not speak immediately.

He was inherently a more cautious person.

Although he had always been less steady than Wang Gou,

he had also traveled the world for many years.

He was not lacking in shrewdness.

At this moment, encountering such a windfall, he was not primarily considering the gains, but rather the risks involved.

Everything was unknown.

To gamble on it based solely on a few words from the other party.

It was somewhat not worth it.