135: Chapter 135 First Steps into the Secret Realm, Eight Kings Stand Off Against Each Other

As the four of them spoke, the unmanned fighter jet had already reached its destination.

The hatch slowly opened, and a wave of world essence, more than ten times denser than before, rushed toward them, instantly refreshing their spirits.

Before them was the massive gate of light floating above Sacred Martial Mountain—the entrance to the Taixu Secret Realm.

Around the gate of light, there was already a sea of people, but unlike the previous Academy Tournament, the atmosphere here was exceptionally solemn, even somewhat oppressive.

Every single person standing here was a top-tier genius who had traveled from various star sectors of the Federation!

They were either in small groups or alone, each occupying a specific area, clearly demarcated from one another, their eyes filled with vigilance and battle intent.

In the sky, various visions were manifesting!

There was an Overlord lifting a tripod, with an aura that could swallow mountains and rivers!

There was a divine sword suspended in mid-air, its sharpness fully revealed!

There was an ice phoenix spreading its wings, freezing the void!

...

Powerful auras intertwined and collided in the air, causing the very space to tremble slightly!

How was this a gathering of geniuses?

This was clearly a warm-up before a battle of gods!

Under the pressure of this terrifying aura, Zhou Qi and Lu Sheng felt their breathing become difficult, their faces pale, and they could barely even stand steadily.

"My god... is this the might of the 'Eight Kings of the Human Race'?"

"Too strong! They're simply on a different dimension!"

Their hearts were filled with shock and awe.

When they heard Zhou Qi talk about it before, they only had a vague concept.

But seeing it with their own eyes now, they truly understood just how terrifying these figures standing at the peak of the human race's younger generation were!

Ning Yuan's arrival was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly attracting everyone's gaze.

Seven days ago, that earth-shattering battle at the foot of Sacred Martial Mountain had already spread throughout the entire Federation via various channels.

One man fighting against the Saints of the Ten Thousand Races alone!

Forcing Nine Saints to emerge and confront him!

Finally, he even made the bold declaration: 'In three months, I will trample the Myriad Races Battlefield!'

Such arrogance, such dominance, and such a record were enough to make anyone take notice!

Therefore, the people present were naturally full of curiosity toward this 'Ning Yuan' who had suddenly risen to fame.

There was admiration and fear, but more than that, there was scrutiny and... disdain!

In the eyes of these top geniuses who had been famous for years, although Ning Yuan's record was brilliant, he was ultimately just a newcomer who had just popped up.

Moreover, that battle of his relied more on the protection of his elders rather than his own strength.

As for that so-called 'trampling the Myriad Races Battlefield in three months'...

To them, it sounded more like an ignorant joke!

"Humph! So you're the guy who almost caused a full-scale war between the human race and the Ten Thousand Races?"

A voice like muffled thunder rang out.

A young man with a physique as sturdy as an iron tower, radiating a sense of explosive power, slowly walked out from the crowd.

On his shoulder, he carried an exaggeratedly styled black great halberd. Every step he took seemed to land on everyone's heartbeat, causing waves of oppression.

It was precisely one of the 'Eight Kings of the Human Race,' the 'tyrant spear' from the Divine Martial Academy—Xiang Kunlun!

His gaze was like lightning, staring fixedly at Ning Yuan, his eyes filled with undisguised hostility and disdain.

"Because of your individual impulsiveness, you almost dragged the entire race into the abyss of war! Do you know your crime?!"

His voice contained an air of interrogation, as if he were sentencing a criminal.

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the area instantly became incredibly stiff.

Many people looked at Ning Yuan with a hint of blame in their eyes.

Clearly, they also felt that Ning Yuan's previous actions were a bit too reckless.

Seeing this, Jiang Mingyue and the others were about to step forward to argue.

Ning Yuan, however, reached out to stop them, his expression remaining as calm as a breeze.

He looked at the muscular, simple-minded fellow before him as if he were looking at a buffoon.

"What kind of thing are you?"

"Are you even worthy of standing here, representing the entire human race, to question me?"

"I kill foreign races because I have the ability!"

"You don't dare to kill them because of your incompetence!"

"Don't force your useless ways onto others!"

"Chirping and whining like a woman!"

"Not convinced?"

Ning Yuan's lips curled into a provocative arc.

"If you're not convinced, then fight! Don't just stand here farting!"

"You!"

Xiang Kunlun's face flushed red with anger at these words, and he was fuming!

The heavenly dragon city-shattering halberd in his hand shook violently, and a wild aura surged into the sky, as he was about to strike on the spot!

"Stop!"

At this critical moment of tension, the figures of five deans appeared out of thin air above the crowd.

Dean Zhuang Chen shouted in a deep voice, "This is the Taixu Secret Realm! Not your coliseum!"

"Anyone who dares to engage in a private fight here and disrupt order will have their qualification to enter the secret realm revoked!"

His voice contained an unquestionable majesty, instantly suppressing the frozen atmosphere.

Although Xiang Kunlun was unwilling, he could only snort coldly and withdraw his aura.

However, the gaze he directed at Ning Yuan was filled with icy killing intent, as he silently mouthed:

"Kid, just you wait!"

"Once we're in the secret realm, I'll show you how I deal with you!"

Ning Yuan, however, shrugged indifferently and even made a face at him.

That annoying look almost made Xiang Kunlun spit blood in anger right then and there.

"Alright! Enough idle talk!"

Dean Zhuang Chen didn't waste any more words; he exchanged looks with the other four deans, and they struck simultaneously!

Five streams of vast, sea-like essence energy surged into the sky, all being poured into that massive gate of light!

Buzz!!!

The gate of light trembled violently, erupting with an unprecedented, brilliant radiance!

An ancient and mysterious portal slowly opened within the light!

On the other side of the portal was a brand-new world full of vitality!

"The Taixu Secret Realm has opened!"

"All students, enter quickly!"

Following Dean Zhuang Chen's command, the geniuses who had been waiting for a long time could no longer contain their excitement. They turned into streaks of light, scrambling to rush into that portal!

Fearing that if they arrived late, the treasures inside would be snatched up by others!

Ning Yuan also brought his three subordinates, following the crowd and stepping into the portal at a leisurely pace.

Just as he entered.

A wave of world essence, more than a hundred times denser than the outside world, rushed toward him!

Within that essence, there was even a faint trace of the aura of complete Great Dao Laws!

Just by taking a deep breath, Ning Yuan felt the essence sea within his body cheering with joy, and the bottleneck of his cultivation showed faint signs of loosening!

"What a great place!"

"It really is a great place!"

He couldn't help but let out a heartfelt sigh of admiration.

Cultivating here for one day might truly be equivalent to a year in the outside world!

This was practically a paradise tailored specifically for a 'cultivation fanatic' like him!

"Hehe, treasures, here I come!"

Ning Yuan's eyes flashed with brilliance as he already began calculating where to start 'stocking up'!