272: If I have the chance, I'd like to learn from you!

Rumble!!!

At the location of the bronze gate, green light swirled, and countless mysterious Dao Patterns emerged from within. The empty bronze gate had already begun to show some changes.

This was the portal to the third level of the Secret Realm, and it was about to open, with no difference in form from what was seen in the previous two levels.

Cultivators from all sides arrived outside this small hill, looking at the massive bronze gate before them.

"It's Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun. They really came here. It seems the Remnants of Ancient Demons and Monsters in the Fierce Domain were all killed by them!"

Zhang Baisheng's small eyes immediately spotted the two standing not far from the bronze gate, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Having killed so many Saints, Shen Tianxing and they were destined not to be on the same path. It was highly likely they would soon become opponents!

This was almost predictable!

Teng Mu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Even if they did it, there's nothing we can do. Now is not a good time to deal with them. Moreover, if we really were to fight, we might not gain any advantage."

Liu Xianyun was, after all, a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Cultivator. This group of Cultivators had encountered too many dangers in the second level of the Secret Realm, and their reserves were somewhat depleted. They would not easily use them again unless absolutely necessary!

What's more, the tragic scene outside Azure Nether Valley was still vivid in their minds. Even Saints like Wan Tianchao, Zhu Zixi, and Qi Yun had died at Shen Tianxing's hands. If they were to truly fight, it would be hard to say who would win!

Mu Xuan nodded, affirming, "In the face of important matters, we still need to remain calm. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

"However, I heard this guy is very arrogant. I'd like to meet him and see if he truly has the capital to be arrogant."

After Mu Xuan finished speaking, his figure moved, transforming into a streak of light heading towards the hill where Shen Tianxing was.

Teng Mu, Liu Banhun, Zhang Baisheng, and the other Saints exchanged glances and followed closely behind.

No one knew why these few individuals proactively sought out Shen Tianxing, but the Cultivators from the Outer Sea were now having many conjectures.

"Shen Tianxing is dead this time. Five Saints are coming for him. Let's see how he can still be so arrogant!"

"I don't think so. These Saints don't seem to have any intention of attacking. If they wanted to attack, there would be no need to run to Shen Tianxing's face, right?"

"What do you know? These Saints are all arrogant. I heard many of them suffered losses to Shen Tianxing in the first level. Inner Sea Saints have always been united. If they don't regain their face, how can they remain high and mighty?!"

"Huh? Did you notice that Saints like Zhu Zixi, Qi Yun, Wan Tianchao, and White Crane haven't arrived? Their fellow Prodigies haven't appeared either. The bronze gate is about to open. Could something be wrong?"

"Who knows? The second level of the Secret Realm is too dangerous. Even if a Saint dies here, it's nothing rare!"

Besides the Two Islands, Five Sects, and Eight Cities, some people from slightly weaker forces, only marginally inferior to the aforementioned, also came from the Outer Sea's top forces.

They didn't pay much attention to the absence of Cultivators from those top forces.

After all, no one could predict what would happen here. It was better to mind their own business than others'.

By protecting themselves, they could survive in this second level of the Secret Realm.

Many Cultivators watched the departing Saints, curious as to why they were looking for Shen Tianxing.

Would something new happen... "They're coming. It seems they're specifically looking for you."

Liu Xianyun keenly sensed their intentions. The Saints' Auras were calm, showing no intention of fighting, which was somewhat intriguing.

"Let them come. We're not afraid of them."

Shen Tianxing, however, was completely indifferent. If the third level weren't the Enlightenment Barrier, he would definitely not be able to resist making a move.

Now, he could only endure it for a while.

"Shen Tianxing, we meet again. It seems you've gained quite an Opportunity in the second level of the Secret Realm!"

Teng Mu clasped his hands behind his back, looked at Shen Tianxing, and said indifferently.

He was the only Saint who had interacted with Shen Tianxing but had no conflict.

Teng Mu was very good at hiding himself. He wouldn't easily make a move, nor would he easily provoke a madman!

"So-called Opportunity must also be obtained through strength!"

"If one's virtue does not match their position, or if their strength is insufficient, even if a great Opportunity is placed before them, it's impossible to gain anything. What do you say?"

Shen Tianxing's words were pointed!

Although Teng Mu was very intelligent, he couldn't discern what Shen Tianxing was referring to.

Shen Tianxing also had no interest in answering him, instead turning his gaze to Mu Xuan beside him.

Seeing Mu Xuan, a glint flashed in his eyes.

"A Half-step Celestial Phenomenon Realm Cultivator. Among your Saints, someone has finally stepped into that level. Truly worthy of being a Saint from the Inner Sea's top forces, much stronger than the others!"

This time, Shen Tianxing's hint was already very obvious, almost directly naming them.

Teng Mu frowned. He knew Shen Tianxing was talking about Wan Tianchao and the others!

With them all dead under his blade, Shen Tianxing indeed had the right to evaluate them!

The words sounded ordinary, but to the Cultivators of these Inner Sea top forces, they were undoubtedly a huge sarcasm!

"I've long heard your Way of the Blade Cultivation is astonishing!"

"I once had the fortune to Cultivate Human Race blade techniques and have killed many Human Race Cultivators who used blades. If there's an Opportunity, I'd like to spar with you!"

Mu Xuan spoke very politely, almost making it seem like he wasn't a Saint from a major force, but rather a humble gentleman!

Although the Divine Profound Mansion had declined considerably, there were still many strong individuals. Similarly, the people of Divine Profound Mansion were not benevolent. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to maintain their status as one of the Six Mansions after nearly a thousand years of decline!

That required ruthless methods and strong resolve!

Mu Xuan, growing up in such a place, could not possibly be as humble as he appeared on the surface.

At his core, he was still a vicious individual, only better at concealing it than others.

A hint of surprise appeared in Shen Tianxing's eyes.

If he hadn't seen the information on the soul slaying platform, Mu Xuan's demeanor could have truly deceived many!

Unfortunately, Shen Tianxing wouldn't believe his so-called sparring!

"Sparring? I think not!"

"You and I are not on the same path. Once we fight, it's only life or death, not a contest of superiority!"

He didn't have time to play such games with him. Such people were best at playing one way openly and another way secretly, so one wouldn't even know when they were being schemed against.

Mu Xuan raised an eyebrow, and a gloomy look flashed in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Shen Tianxing to speak to him like that!

Indeed, just as the rumors said, he was extremely arrogant!

However, Mu Xuan also didn't care too much. He only came out of curiosity about Shen Tianxing's reputation and wanted to see it for himself.

Now that he had seen it, and it was exactly as the rumors described, the violent heart within him also found an outlet!

..."I like dealing with arrogant people because it doesn't require too much effort!"

"I prefer to see the expressions of arrogant people when they are about to die. I hope you won't disappoint me!"

Mu Xuan glanced at Shen Tianxing indifferently, dropped these words, and then turned to walk towards the bronze gate.

Endless Dao Patterns appeared on the bronze gate, and a black vortex emerged between the portals. The passage to the third level had opened!

Shen Tianxing smiled as he watched him walk away, offering no response!

Because it was simply not needed!

Mu Xuan was the strongest Saint he had seen so far. Perhaps he would even have the Opportunity to step into the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm at the third level's Enlightenment Barrier. How could such a Saint with extraordinary talent die at the so-called Half-step Celestial Phenomenon Realm?

Only by harvesting him at the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm would it be fitting for his Saint status!

Teng Mu, Zhang Baisheng, Liu Banhun, and Luo Tianhe all remained silent, merely giving him an indifferent glance before turning to leave. With Mu Xuan's words, Shen Tianxing had already made a death pact with them in advance.

Mu Xuan had the right to say these words, and even more so the strength to say them, after all, he was already at the point of breaking through to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm!

"The Inner Sea's top forces indeed have extraordinary foundations. This Saint named Mu Xuan possesses exceptional talent and is almost entering the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm. He will be a very good opponent."

In front of outsiders, Liu Xianyun did not say a single word, leaving all negotiations to Shen Tianxing, like a qualified wife, depending on her man and following his arrangements.

However, she would also inform Shen Tianxing of everything she saw, allowing him to be fully prepared!

Liu Yueying and Li Tongshen, however, didn't think too much. They had seen many such scenes during this period and were already used to it. Lord Shen's prestige was still great, and his Aura was very strong!

At some point, he had transformed from a Human Race Cultivator who had recently arrived in the Sea of Buried Demons into a madman in the eyes of all the top forces inside and outside the Sea of Buried Demons. This prestige was a form of recognition, a form of fear! And even more so, the terror in their hearts!

"An opponent? Perhaps not. Many people once thought so in front of me, but unfortunately, they can never keep up with my pace. He is the same!"

Shen Tianxing said with a smile, his tone grand, yet not at all off-putting!

Because what he said was the truth!

And the so-called inability to keep up with his pace didn't mean their talent was inferior to his, but rather that among them, aside from those who hadn't died, the others would never have the chance to trouble him again.

They were all dead!

Upon hearing this, Liu Xianyun felt a moment of trance... Yes, he was completely different from before. Many opponents who were once high and mighty had long been left far behind by him, their backs seen but unreachable...

Even she was about to be surpassed by him.

Liu Xianyun didn't feel surprised or displeased at all; instead, she somewhat looked forward to that moment.

Perhaps, being protected by him wasn't so bad?

"Time is almost up. We should go too."

"At the third level's Enlightenment Barrier, if the two of you can't endure, you'll be teleported away. Find a place to hide and wait for us to come out."

"It's not peaceful outside right now either."

Shen Tianxing's words were specifically for Li Tongshen and Liu Yueying.

The Azure Dragon Secret Realm was full of dangers, with opponents everywhere, and he had even more enemies outside!

Which top force in the Outer Sea didn't want to kill him?

He would definitely be targeted once he went out!

As people close to him, they would certainly be treated specially. The smart thing to do was to hide immediately.

"Lord, rest assured, we've noted it."

Li Tongshen was very obedient now. He and Liu Yueying were not fools and understood the meaning of his words, so they quickly agreed.

Shen Tianxing nodded, then naturally raised his hand and took Liu Xianyun's hand, walking towards the bronze gate.

Liu Xianyun's cheeks flushed slightly, but she showed no intention of resisting.

After this period of intimate companionship, she had slowly grown accustomed to these gestures.

Once inside the bronze gate, no one knew where they would go, nor what the situation would be like afterward.

Shen Tianxing and the others were also used to it, and one after another, they stepped through the bronze gate and disappeared.

Saints and Prodigies from all sides had already gone ahead, and Shen Tianxing and the others also entered the third level.

The Cultivators standing below the hill, however, were discussing animatedly, talking about the scene they had just witnessed!

The scene before them was too shocking; they couldn't help but be astonished!

"My goodness, Shen Tianxing is truly something! He actually dared to confront Saint Mu Xuan in front of so many Saints? He's truly seeking death!"

"I heard Saint Mu Xuan appears gentle and refined because he once intentionally stayed among the Human Race, but at his core, he is ruthless and cruel. The rise of the Divine Profound Mansion also lies with him and another Saint; they are incredibly formidable!"

"Shen Tianxing slapped him in the face like that. Mu Xuan will definitely react. It's very possible Shen Tianxing won't make it out alive this time!"

"Won't make it out? Wouldn't that be even better? He and Liu Xianyun are both madmen. If Mu Xuan, along with the other Saints, can keep both of them in the Azure Dragon Secret Realm, that would be a good thing!"

"That's hard to say. I always feel that the absence of Saints like Wan Tianchao might be related to Shen Tianxing. If he really dealt with those Saints, it's not certain if Mu Xuan and the others can handle him!"

"Just him? It's not that I look down on Shen Tianxing and Liu Xianyun; on the contrary, their strength is very strong. But every Saint has reserves. It's impossible to kill them. Perhaps other reasons delayed them. With Mu Xuan there, they are certainly dead!"

Most people didn't believe Shen Tianxing would escape this time.

Saints weren't called Saints for nothing, and they were Saints of the Inner Sea's top forces, possessing too many reserves!

The crowd discussed endlessly, but they also didn't forget that the third level of the Secret Realm had opened, and they all headed towards the bronze gate... A dark space, where nothing could be seen.

Everything around seemed to be still. Here, there was no concept of space or time.

It was more mysterious than other parts of the Secret Realm!

When Shen Tianxing opened his eyes, he found himself in a dark space, and no matter what method he used, he couldn't leave this black space.

Time and space, wonderfully coexisting, insurmountable!

"It truly is as recorded by the predecessors, just a void of dark space."

"The so-called Enlightenment Barrier can't be just like this, can it?"

"Are people supposed to just sit in meditation like this?"

Thinking of this, Shen Tianxing found it amusing.

This place definitely wouldn't be that simple. Since it was called the Enlightenment Barrier, it certainly wouldn't be worse than the ten-fold Cultivation enlightenment platform he obtained on the first level.

He tried various methods, just wanting to see what was different here.

From the looks of it now, everything he did was in vain!