511: Threat, the secret realm opens

Ji Wuchang glanced at the other person and was greatly surprised; he hadn't expected her cultivation base to increase so quickly.

This person was none other than Jia Yi, and her cultivation base had actually reached the fourth level of the Dao Severing Realm.

Most importantly, that trace of blackness between her brows had vanished without a trace, which was what shocked Ji Wuchang the most.

Jia Yi gave Ji Wuchang a slight nod and then stood not far away.

Gan Yue, Xie Zhen, and Bu Yixian also noticed Jia Yi; the three of them stared with wide eyes, their faces filled with shock.

Jia Yi's cultivation base had progressed too quickly, far beyond their imagination!

"Who are those people?"

Ji Wuchang's gaze swept across the surroundings, and seeing a group of people who seemed out of place among them, he couldn't help but ask.

The trio of Gan Yue looked in the direction Ji Wuchang pointed, and strange expressions appeared on their faces.

They seriously doubted whether Ji Wuchang really came from the Heavenly Star Sect's Heavenly Star Peak.

"Senior Brother Ji, those people come from various major forces in the Heavenly Star Province. That group at the very front is from the Nine Stars Sect!"

"It's said that over a hundred Sects have sent people to participate in the Thousand Cities Great War this time. The number of participants has reached seven or eight hundred, even more than our Heavenly Star Dynasty!"

Xie Zhen spoke slowly, a look of worry in his eyes.

Hearing this, Ji Wuchang's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded slowly.

The leader of the Nine Stars Sect was a man who radiated the pressure of the seventh level of the Dao Severing Realm.

This person was the one with the highest cultivation base Ji Wuchang had seen so far.

"Senior Brother Ji, that leading man is named Dang Huihan, the number one Genius nurtured by the Nine Stars Sect."

"Supposedly, if it weren't for the Thousand Star Flame, the Nine Stars Sect wouldn't have been willing to send Dang Huihan out, because this person is very likely to Breakthrough to the supreme realm in the future."

Gan Yue also spoke slowly, her gaze toward Dang Huihan filled with deep wariness.

Ji Wuchang nodded slightly; he also felt a powerful pressure from Dang Huihan.

This person was stronger than any enemy he had killed so far.

Just then, two more figures appeared in Ji Wuchang's field of vision—a man and a woman, with the woman wearing a veil over her face.

These two were precisely Ji Zhiyi and Ji Yunshu!

Seeing these two, Ji Wuchang frowned slightly. For some reason, a sense of crisis welled up in his heart!

He had encountered these two once before, but at that time, he was busy dealing with the Demonic Paths First Hall's affairs and hadn't taken them to heart.

Just then, Ji Wuchang saw both of them looking at him, and the man even gave him a slight smile.

Ji Wuchang's expression remained calm; he felt that the man's smile was very hypocritical.

He turned his head away and stopped looking at them; everything would be handled once they were inside the Secret Realm.

He decided that once inside the Secret Realm, he would create a few more Puppet Clones.

Suddenly, a burst of cheering came from the crowd, attracting countless gazes.

Nine figures were in the lead, followed by over a hundred more, flying toward them.

Among these nine figures were six men and three women, including the Ninth Princess Li Xueqin.

Ji Wuchang's gaze swept over these nine people, his eyes indifferent.

Among these nine, the one with the highest cultivation base was a man at the second level of the Dao Severing Realm.

He also appeared to be the oldest of the nine, but his aura felt extremely unstable.

Over the past few days, Ji Wuchang had already learned general information about the others from Li Xueqin.

At this moment, he could instantly judge that this should be the Heavenly Star Dynasty's First Prince, Li Zhizhou!

Normally, once Her Majesty the Queen abdicated, Li Zhizhou would have the best chance, as he was also number one in terms of cultivation base.

But these princes and princesses of the Heavenly Star Dynasty were all quite eccentric.

The First Prince, Li Zhizhou, had a preference for men!

The Second Prince, Li Zheling, had a cruel personality!

The Third Prince, Li Weihao, actually liked his own biological aunt and had forcibly married her.

The Fifth Prince, Li Xingyi, was sinister and loved schemes and intrigues, but he lacked accountability.

The Sixth Prince, Li Yunzhao, had been ambushed years ago because he offended someone; his meridians and Dantian were damaged and had yet to heal.

The Tenth Prince, Li Shusen, was just a playboy, ignorant and incompetent.

As for the remaining Fourth Princess Li Xueyi and Eighth Princess Li Muya, they changed men as often as they changed clothes.

Only the Ninth Princess Li Xueqin showed the most outstanding performance; since the Seventh Princess Li Muxin, who could have competed with her, was grounded, her advantage was naturally even greater.

However, the Heavenly Star Dynasty was extremely vast, and the successor to the Dynasty wasn't determined simply by who was the most outstanding.

Behind every prince and princess, the interests of numerous immortal cultivation families were involved.

Therefore, Queen Zuo Chun was very helpless and could only select a successor through this method.

Thus, the Thousand Cities Great War was destined to be extremely brutal.

Li Xueqin flew down and landed directly in front of Ji Wuchang and the others, her expression solemn.

Originally, they were also supposed to enter the Secret Realm, but considering the level of danger this time, they would not be entering.

"Greetings, Ninth Princess!"

Gan Yue, Xie Zhen, and the others stepped forward to pay their respects, their attitudes very respectful.

Ji Wuchang's expression was calm as he gave a symbolic cupped-hand salute; it was clearly perfunctory, making Li Xueqin roll her eyes in anger.

"Ji Wuchang, I'm entrusting them to you for this Thousand Cities Great War."

"If you can help me take first place, I will definitely find a way to get the 'Heavenly Pole Lingzhi' for you!"

"Of course, if you can't do it, I'll return the Spirit Stones to you, and you can forget about the Heavenly Pole Lingzhi!"

Li Xueqin sent a voice transmission to Ji Wuchang, a hint of craftiness in her eyes.

Hearing this, Ji Wuchang's eyes instantly widened; this was blatant blackmail.

But seeing the determined look in Li Xueqin's eyes, he was speechless; it turned out she had been waiting for him all along.

"How does one take first place?"

Ji Wuchang asked through gritted teeth.

Li Xueqin smiled slightly and spoke calmly, "Snatch a golden Token and reach the exit within the allotted time."

"Let me remind you, there are ten of these golden Tokens in total. Those who obtain a Token will be the top ten of this Thousand Cities Great War."

"As for first place, that's simple: the ten of you will have another competition!"

"Of course, if you have the ability to subdue them in advance, that works too!"

"When the time comes, the top ten can enter my Heavenly Star Dynasty's Royal Secret Realm."

"Inside, there is not only a Medicine Pool baptism but also the Thousand Star Flame."

"If you can receive the Medicine Pool baptism, your cultivation base will surely advance by leaps and bounds!"

Li Xueqin did not hide these words from Gan Yue and the others, but she clearly hadn't placed her hopes on them.

Ji Wuchang nodded; out of ten Tokens, he only needed to snatch one, and he was confident in that.

His speed was enough to crush everyone present.

Just then, a powerful aura appeared in the sky; it was the Heavenly Star Dynasty's First Enshrined Elder, Hu Baojian, who had arrived.

"Everyone, I shall now open the Trial Grounds for this Thousand Cities Great War. I wish you all good luck!"

Hu Baojian's voice spread throughout the area, and the entire scene instantly fell silent, everyone's eyes shining.

They had waited so long, and this Secret Realm was finally about to open!