“Since we are to resist the enemy together, we must plan accordingly!”
Ye Shisan spoke, “I’ve heard that the Ghost Hall Master is immensely powerful. Even if we gather all five artifacts, we might not stand a chance!”
“That’s not merely hearsay, is it?”
Shen Yayinn interjected, “It’s the reality. Do you have a better plan to deal with the Ghost Hall Master?”
“You all simultaneously enter seclusion. Perhaps there’s a sliver of hope!”
Clan Leader Ye stated, “Become Battle Saint level powerhouses, and with the combined might of you five, you might be able to contend.”
“Become Battle Saints?”
Lu Fan and the others were aghast. What was even more difficult for them to accept was that even if they reached the Battle Saint realm, it would only be a slim chance of survival. The sheer terror of the Ghost Hall left them filled with questions.
“It’s likely very difficult to become Battle Saints in such a short time!”
Long Yi spoke, “But judging by the current situation, the Ghost Hall doesn’t seem like they’ll back down easily. Once the Ghost Hall Master emerges from seclusion, won’t we be led like lambs to the slaughter?”
“Entering the secret realm to cultivate might elevate your strength!”
Patriarch Shen offered, “However, there are certain dangers involved. If you can gain some understanding from the secret realm, your strength might experience a qualitative leap!”
“There’s such a good thing?”
Ye Shisan exclaimed with confusion, “Then why didn’t you mention it sooner? As long as we reach the Battle Saint realm, everything can be resolved.”
“There is a rule for entering the secret realm: only those who successfully achieve the Battle Saint realm can emerge from it. Otherwise, they will be forever trapped within!”
Patriarch Shen stated frankly, “Are you willing to accept this challenge?”
“If we cannot become Battle Saints, we will be trapped forever in the secret realm?”
Lu Fan frowned. He was well aware that for ordinary individuals to become Battle Saints, it required not only cultivation but also numerous other factors.
For instance, talent, or perhaps insight. If one fails to reach the Battle Saint realm, they would be eternally confined within the secret realm, a monumental challenge for any individual.
“I am willing to try!”
Shen Yayinn declared, “I believe none of us are ordinary individuals, and we will definitely break through to the Battle Saint realm!”
“I am willing too!”
Long Yi stepped forward. They seemed to have no other choice. If they didn’t become Battle Saints sooner, the Ghost Hall would likely not cease their pursuit.
“Since you are all willing, I naturally cannot be an exception!” Ye Shisan said with a grimace, “But I believe we will definitely succeed and emerge from the secret realm!”
“In that case, follow me!”
Shen Bantian said, “Within this secret realm, your cultivation speed might be ten to a hundred times faster than outside. Everything depends on your fortune. Only by becoming true Battle Saints might you possess the strength to contend with the Ghost Hall Master!”
Facing these words, everyone nodded, their expressions becoming even more solemn.
Not long after, they arrived in the depths of the Shen clan, where a pillar of light, appearing quite mysterious, formed a passage.
“This is the passage to the secret realm!”
Shen Bantian stated, “I hope you can all become Battle Saint powerhouses as soon as possible!”
Lu Fan and the others nodded and stepped in without hesitation. This time, entering the secret realm, they carried a great resolve.
After all, they knew that if they couldn’t become Battle Saints within the secret realm, they would have to stay there forever.
After Lu Fan and the others entered, Shen Bantian’s expression turned grave, “I wonder if they will succeed!”
“As members of the Five Great Ancient Clans, this is their mission!”
Clan Leader Ye spoke, “They will definitely succeed!”
“Perhaps!”
Shen Bantian nodded but remained worried. While the cultivation speed within the secret realm was extremely fast, if someone couldn’t reach the Battle Saint realm, they couldn’t emerge, and might even be trapped for life.
“Let’s play a game of chess!”
Clan Leader Ye said with a light smile, “It’s been a long time since I’ve played chess with you!”
“You’re still the same. No matter what happens, you remain so calm!”
Shen Bantian smiled, “But that’s good. It’s better than someone like me!”
“Don’t say that, Brother Shen. As the Patriarch of the Shen clan, your concern is only natural!”
Clan Leader Ye stated frankly, “I might not be a good clan leader, which is why I am so calm!”
“If you’re not a good clan leader, you should at least be a good father!”
Shen Bantian spoke directly, “Are you truly not afraid of them failing to come out?”
“As prodigies of the ancient clans, if they lack this level of ability, how can they possibly deal with the Ghost Hall Master!”
Clan Leader Ye’s expression was indifferent. He set up the chessboard, appearing perfectly composed.
Meanwhile, within the Ghost Hall, after Meng Po and the others were slain, the dark energy surrounding the Ghost Hall grew increasingly dense, as if some colossal entity were about to emerge.
One month later, within the Shen clan, numerous experts gazed towards the secret realm, their expressions filled with solemnity.
“I wonder how they are faring in the secret realm. The aura of the Ghost Hall is growing stronger. It’s likely that not long from now, the Ghost Hall Master will emerge from seclusion!”
Shen Bantian’s expression was grave.
“In that case, why don’t we make a move ourselves!”
Clan Leader Ye whispered, “This way, we can prevent the Ghost Hall Master from forcibly breaking the seal!”
“Have you forgotten?”
Shen Bantian stated directly, “How the previous Clan Leader Ye met his end?”
“This…”
Clan Leader Ye’s expression shifted. He was well aware that the previous Clan Leader Ye had perished within the Ghost Hall.
Inside the Ghost Hall, the Ghost Hall Master could control everything, making it impossible for them to influence events.
“For safety’s sake, it’s best to stay put!”
Shen Bantian shrugged. While their strength was formidable, going to the Ghost Hall to seek death would be tantamount to self-destruction.
Clan Leader Ye appeared somewhat helpless, as Shen Bantian’s words were not without reason.
Another half a year passed. During this time, the experts of the two ancient clans remained highly vigilant, not daring to slacken in the slightest. They were acutely aware that once Lu Fan and the others emerged from seclusion, a great battle was inevitable.
Meanwhile, within the Dragon Dynasty, the Grand Elder stood atop the city walls, gazing into the distance, his eyes filled with solemnity. “I wonder how the State Master is doing!”
“The State Master entered the secret realm, his strength must have greatly increased!”
The Seventh Elder chuckled, “Grand Elder, why worry!”
“I’ve been having a foreboding sense recently!”
The Grand Elder spoke frankly, “I hope none of this proves true!”
“Grand Elder, what have you foreseen?”
Han Bing inquired, her curiosity piqued.
“The Dragon Dynasty is on the brink of destruction! The State Master is on the verge of death!”
The Grand Elder’s expression was serious, “I hope all of this is not true!”
“Why is it so similar to my dream?”
Han Bing murmured, her expression also turning solemn, no longer daring to speak carelessly.
And within the Dragon Capital, the population remained large. Over the past six months, no one dared to venture easily beyond the city walls of the Dragon Capital.