353: The dungeon is about to open.

Players had already come to view the Jian Family as a large Newbie Village, similar to an Immortal Dynasty, and Jian Wanzhong as a new mentor, like a state-stabilizing seal.

Seeing the Jian Family Head target Jian Wanzhong, and potentially even them, they immediately became enraged, clamoring in the chat channel to pull him down.

As players with infinite chances to restart, even knowing that special starting opportunities were rare, they were easily swayed by emotion. At worst, they could just die and restart; the important thing was to play comfortably.

But for another group of people, their feelings were very complicated.

Ye Hei was in despair at this moment.

He had originally thought that with Jian Wanzhong protecting them, they could finally live well in this strange area.

But he never expected that this Jian Family Head was not only powerful but also extremely hostile towards them.

He even became angry because of Jian Wanzhong's kindness.

Ye Hei sighed in his heart, thinking that perhaps in the next second, he would be directly killed by the Jian Family Head, used to teach Jian Wanzhong a lesson.

But just then, Jian Wanzhong suddenly spoke:

"Family Head, although they are visitors from another Realm, the highest Realm among them is only Qi Refining in the Immortal Foundation Dao. Most are still Mortals. I think they were merely brought here by the nine dragons coffin pull by a strange twist of fate, and do not harbor any particular intentions."

The Jian Family Head swept his gaze over the players, snorted coldly, and was about to say something.

But a voice came from beside him:

"Alright, Linran, since Wanzhong says they are harmless, then let it go."

An old man, also wearing a Daoist robe with Dragon-patterned sleeves, stepped out from the Void Realm, smiling warmly at Jian Wanzhong. With a raised hand, an invisible force spread out, allowing the young man to stand up.

This Time Bu Ge's eyes nearly popped out.

To be able to traverse the Void Realm, he must be at least a Nascent Soul in the Immortal Foundation Dao.

What surprised him even more was that there were actually three other old men beside this old man, who also appeared directly by stepping out of the Void Realm.

'Are there more than just one powerful individual at the Nascent Soul level in the Jian Family?'

This Time Bu Ge felt increasingly alarmed by the combat power of the Burial Emperor Star.

This place was completely not on the same level as the Prison Land.

Jian Linran, the Jian Family Head, maintained an unchanged expression, but his tone became sharp: "I am the Family Head."

The old man who stepped out of the Void Realm smirked: "From the moment the jian xie sword recognized its master, Wanzhong became the Family Head. Linran, the only reason you continue to be Family Head is because Wanzhong yielded the position. Do not truly believe that your power is boundless."

Jian Linran's face immediately turned pale then flushed, and he directly flung his sleeve, forcefully suppressing his emotions.

He finally said patiently: "Wanzhong, that Dragon-kin is below this place, in an independent small area, half a Grotto-heaven. Take the jian xie sword and go; consider it a trial."

"Yes, Family Head."

Jian Wanzhong accepted the order, glanced at the players, and after some thought, said: "Family Head, may I take them with me?"

Jian Linran frowned: "Do you think I would act against them?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Seeing Jian Linran about to get angry again, the Jian Family Elder chuckled: "Just let Wanzhong take them. They are all Mortals; it won't be an issue."

Jian Linran snorted coldly, expressing his anger in a brief outburst.

Ultimately, he could only allow Jian Wanzhong to take the players to the underground Secret Realm.

This Time Bu Ge listened to their conversation, deep in thought.

A second-rank powerful individual actually had to abide by the Family's rules, and even because of the rules, was constrained by others, to the point where the position of Family Head had to be ceded to a fifth-rank young man.

This indicated that there was a very high possibility of a first-rank Old Ancestor within the Jian Family!

Only this could explain Jian Linran's forbearance.

'Goodness, over in the Prison Land, they haven't even figured out the names of the first-rank Realms of the Immortal Foundation Dao, yet here there are living first-rank powerful individuals...'

This Time Bu Ge's estimation of the Jian Family rose considerably.

Other players also developed more anticipation for the Jian Family and wanted to support Jian Wanzhong even more.

If they could truly obtain the Jian Family's resources, even if only the resources of a collateral branch, they would probably Ascend on the spot.

For the first time, the players experienced the grandeur of an ancient Family, as if they had glimpsed a corner of a heavenly palace; the shock in their hearts was inexpressible.

As for people like Ye Hei, who believed they had Transmigrated with their Physical Body, their feelings were even more complex.

'This person... is a gentleman.'

Ye Hei thought long and hard, finally settling on the term "gentleman," used to praise people in the Xuanhuan World.

He believed Jian Wanzhong was a gentleman.

Possessing great power but not arrogant, treating even Mortals with the gentleness of a spring breeze.

He could hold a powerful position but considered his father, choosing to obey orders, and even more rarely, he was not blindly obedient, but would defy his father's orders to follow the Righteous Path and protect outsiders.

Ye Hei felt that if the Xuanhuan World had more such gentlemen, then this world might be even better than the real world.

"Let's go, we'll head to the underground Secret Realm first."

Jian Wanzhong looked at the players, a faint smile on his face: "I can sense that this Secret Realm area is quite large, and it might take a considerable amount of time. It's a good opportunity to teach you all how to cultivate."

Jian Wanzhong's Spiritual Sense range was vast, and its precision was high. Moreover, he had also delved into and researched the Dao of space.

Therefore, he could sense that the underground Secret Realm was constructed like a Sect-level Grotto-heaven, but perhaps something went wrong midway, or the skill was insufficient, resulting in only half a Grotto-heaven.

A 'half Grotto-heaven' refers to a Grotto-heaven that needs to rely on its surrounding environment to expand its space, rather than one completely suspended in the Void Realm.

The construction difficulty of a half Grotto-heaven is lower, but that doesn't mean the spatial area is smaller.

Quite the opposite, because the construction difficulty is lower, it often expands into a larger area.

Many times, even exploring at a fifth-rank speed would require a year and a half to fully explore.

Jian Wanzhong thought that these Mortals from another Realm were all unfortunate people. In a world like the Burial Emperor Star, where powerful clans stood tall, they had to become stronger to survive.

Since he rescued them from the dense forest, he had to continue to be responsible... while the underground Secret Realm dungeon was opening on the Burial Emperor Star side.

Prison Land.

Li Changfeng was currently rushing to the Qingling Sect.

The players on the Burial Emperor Star side were unexpectedly tight-lipped, not a single one leaking the cultivation method Jian Wanzhong had taught. It seemed they were preparing to form a unified guild or Sect after negotiating the distribution of benefits, to maximize their profits.

Because of this, Li Changfeng still didn't know that the Nascent Soul method he had been yearning for had already been picked up for free by someone on the Burial Emperor Star.

He was now flying towards the Qingling Sect with feelings of excitement, hesitation, and trepidation, hoping to obtain the Nascent Soul method.

Even if it required a huge price, he would not flinch.

"Hmm?"

Li Changfeng suddenly let out a soft exclamation, hovering in mid-air.

His Spiritual Sense detected a heavily injured Great Demon frantically fleeing through the mountains.

That Great Demon had already lost its ability to fly, and couldn't even maintain its Demon Body, appearing very disheveled, but its direction of escape was very clear.

"Ma Dun? Is he also going to the Qingling Sect?"