503: Seize the throne of the emperor

As soon as Qian Fugui spoke, the other young men turned their gaze to Li Yun.

Li Yun was a Genius Disciple of the Shenxiao Sect; at just thirty years old, he was already a master of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm, a Genius whom the Sect focused on Cultivating, destined to become a Saint in the future.

Therefore, to a certain extent, he knew many of the Sect's secrets. Since they had known each other for many years, some questions didn't seem abrupt.

They just wanted to know why the Thunder Cloud Secret Realm was opening this time.

"Brother Li, you wouldn't be hiding things from us too, would you? We've known each other for many years now."

Ye Lin's tone carried a hint of doubt, clearly dissatisfied with Li Yun's previous words, and was now pressuring him.

He was putting Li Yun on the spot, making him feel the uncomfortable taste of it.

Li Yun glanced at him without getting angry. After all, when the Sect made this decision, it would certainly attract a lot of speculation. He knew very well what should and shouldn't be said.

Moreover, he indeed knew some inside information, which he could selectively disclose. It wouldn't affect the Sect's plan; on the contrary, to a certain extent, it would greatly benefit the Sect's plan.

Li Yun poured himself a glass of wine and said, "What are you talking about, everyone? Thunder Cloud Grotto-Heaven opens every year for Disciples of various Sects to seek Opportunity. It's not a secret that it's opening early this year."

"Have you all forgotten what day this year is?"

What day?

Everyone exchanged glances and quickly realized.

The Contest of the Imperial Son would begin this year. The once-in-ten-thousand-year Contest of the Imperial Son was the most important event for all Immortal Great Sects in the Four Domains; nothing could compare to it!

Clearly, the early opening of Thunder Cloud Grotto-Heaven was for this so-called Contest of the Imperial Son.

"That's not right. The entire Eastern Continent currently has no Emperor's Companion. What benefit do you gain by opening Thunder Cloud Grotto-Heaven to various Sects? It doesn't seem to have any special use for the Contest of the Imperial Son."

Qian Fugui was still somewhat dissatisfied; Li Yun's words didn't hold water and could be easily picked apart.

Li Yun, however, was unhurried. The Eastern Extreme Divine Cult used to have an Emperor's Companion, but now it didn't. Yet, precisely because of this, it was an Opportunity for all Immortal Great Sects in the Eastern Continent.

"This year is different from previous years. Haven't you all received the news? The Inner Domain seems to have changed the rules."

"Changed the rules? How come I don't know?" Ye Lin was startled and immediately spoke.

The once-in-ten-thousand-year Contest of the Imperial Son had always been held in the Inner Domain, and the rule had always been for ten Emperor's Companions to compete, without any change.

Li Yun's words clearly aroused suspicion.

Qian Fugui and the other young Cultivators were also full of doubt.

"Times have changed."

"The Eastern Extreme Divine Cult and Hunyuan Immortal Palace each lost an Emperor's Companion. The Contest of the Imperial Son cannot proceed as scheduled without ten participants."

"Therefore, this year's remaining two spots will be contested among the top Saints of various Sects!"

"Our Sect's first holy son has already entered the Golden Body Realm for nearly a thousand years and is qualified to compete!"

"Opening Thunder Cloud Grotto-Heaven is not only convenient for us, but also for the Cultivators of our Eastern Continent."

"Could it be that our vast Eastern Continent cannot find a Saint comparable to an Emperor's Companion, and the face of the various Sects will look good?"

"It's not just our Shenxiao Sect; I think soon, all Sects in the Eastern Continent will open their Secret Realm!"

Li Yun, in one breath, mixed what he knew, both true and false, and recounted it.

His words sounded flawless, and every point was worth pondering, appearing without any loopholes.

The Cultivators present weren't completely ignorant; they knew some inside information to varying degrees. When combined with Li Yun's words, they believed him a little more.

"Brother Li's words make sense. No wonder our Sect's Elder has been constantly urging us to Cultivate recently. It turns out it's in preparation for entering various Secret Realms."

"I heard our Sect's first holy son has already gone out for training, clearly determined to win the position of Imperial Son!"

Everyone spoke one after another, and the atmosphere, which had been tense, eased somewhat.

Ye Lin's thoughts remained somewhat somber. The Eastern Extreme Divine Cult had suffered great losses recently, not just the death of an Emperor's Companion, but several Saints had also died.

The Sect was now trying to vigorously Cultivate promising Cultivators, and he himself was one of them.

"Perhaps I also have a chance to contend for a spot in the Inner Domain?"

Ye Lin had been in the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm for a long time, and the Golden Body Realm was not far off; he just needed some Opportunity. If he could find some rare treasures from ancient times, his chances of entering the Golden Body Realm would greatly increase!

Thunder Cloud Grotto-Heaven happened to be one of the targets that met his expectations.

Its opening at this time was simply a heaven-sent Opportunity, and Ye Lin had no intention of letting it go.

"Brother Li is very right. Since that's the case, we should cooperate well this time. Perhaps we can gain some Opportunity."

"We have no chance to contend for the position of Imperial Son, but we still have a chance to find Opportunity and enter the Golden Body Realm."

Qian Fugui's eyes gleamed with light; he also needed such an Opportunity.

He had plenty of family wealth, but his family lacked some ancient rare treasures.

This kind of Opportunity could only be grasped by himself.

The more they chatted, the more excited they became. Even Li Yun and Ye Lin, who had been unpleasant earlier, drank cup after cup, chatting happily, showing no sign of having almost fought earlier... This scene, these young Cultivators were completely unaware that their entire conversation had fallen, word for word, into the ears of outsiders.

In a private room with a window not far from them, a group of exquisitely beautiful women and a slender, handsome young man were sitting together, sipping wine and listening to the conversations of the surrounding Cultivators.

This group of people was none other than Shen Tianxing, who had come from the Inner Sea to the Eastern Continent, and Yan Yuzhu and the other women.

"It seems that your killing of two Emperor's Companions in the Inner Sea has had quite an impact on this Eastern Continent."

Yan Yuzhu was not ignorant of everything now; Shen Tianxing had already explained the ins and outs of Emperor's Companions and Imperial Sons to the women.

In fact, what he said might even be more detailed than what the various Immortal Great Sects of the Four Domains understood.

"Did you plan all along to get involved, which is why you dealt with those two guys?"

Liu Xianyun knew his thoughts, especially after learning that beyond this Outer Domain, there was also an Inner Domain. She knew that Shen Tianxing would definitely not stay in the Outer Domain forever.

The existence of the Nine Great Forbidden Seas prevented them from crossing, so they could only find other ways to enter the Inner Domain.

Taking the position of Imperial Son was the best and most direct way to enter the Inner Domain!

"You're thinking too much; I'm not that kind of person."

"However, entering the Inner Domain is indeed what I desire, after all, that is truly a place for Cultivators."