Two teams were prepared by Lingluo Domain for this secret realm exploration.
One team was the exploration team to enter the secret realm.
The other team was even stronger, consisting of six Heavenly God level powerhouses and two to three times more Star God level cultivators. This team was known as the reception team.
When the exploration team entered the secret realm, this team would wait nearby. If the Qianyuan Domain attempted any tricks, they would be there to respond in time.
It could be said that once they set off, it was a process of game-playing between the Star Lords of the two great worlds.
If the Star Lord of Qianyuan Domain said he would stay in Qianyuan Domain but then went directly to the secret realm, then everyone from Lingluo Domain who went there would be annihilated.
Conversely, Qian Qingning could also choose to directly raid Qianyuan Domain. If the Star Lord of Qianyuan were truly despicable and went to the secret realm, the outcome would be self-evident.
The crucial point was that neither side knew what the other would do. In this situation, the choices made by the Star Lords of both sides were very important.
Would they risk breaking their agreement for a gamble, or play it safe for a sure win? It depended on the individual.
As for Qian Qingning's character, it was undoubtedly destined that she would not easily break the agreement. Therefore, the focus would be on the Star Lord of the other side.
Ye Yun, along with Xiao Meng and Xiao Ai, were all part of the exploration team.
As mentioned before, a certain number of members below the Star God level were allowed to accompany them. Cultivators of this level usually couldn't significantly impact the battle, so they weren't considered combat units.
Amidst the crowd, Ye Yun glanced around at the magnificent team and then at Qian Ling not far away.
At this moment, Qian Ling had long lost her earlier playful demeanor. An indescribable seriousness was etched on her beautiful face.
Seeing this, Ye Yun paused, then stepped forward and asked with a smile.
"What's with that expression? Are you nervous?"
To his surprise, Qian Ling admitted it directly this time.
She pursed her lips and said seriously, "Of course I'm nervous. Such an important task has been entrusted to me. How can I relax?"
Although she had expected that her master might let her participate in this secret realm exploration, she hadn't anticipated that she wouldn't just participate, but would be the leader.
With so many people's destinies in her hands, how could a girl only a few hundred years old not feel immense pressure?
However, Ye Yun still smiled warmly.
"Relax, if anything happens, I'll help you."
Looking at his gentle words, Qian Ling felt deeply moved.
Her heart even began to race a little.
In the end, she could only purse her lips and force herself to say.
"I don't need to rely on you, I can handle everything myself!"
Yet, to onlookers, her words seemed like a display of tsundere arrogance.
Ye Yun was no exception, and he couldn't help but chuckle faintly.
Sometimes, Qian Ling was quite cute.
This smile made Qian Ling a little indignant.
"Are you that amused, you scoundrel?"
Ye Yun spread his hands and said, "No, I just remembered something happy."
"You!"
Qian Ling was momentarily speechless.
However, at this moment, she was still quite nervous.
After a while, she suddenly spoke.
"Right, there's something..."
"What is it?"
Ye Yun tilted his head to look at her.
The latter hesitated for a moment, but then spoke.
"Can you tell me about you and your immortal partner? How did you get together?"
She didn't know if it was out of curiosity, unwillingness, or a desire to alleviate her nervousness.
After speaking, she realized how impolite her question was.
However, upon hearing her question, Ye Yun smiled faintly and said.
"How we got together? That's quite an interesting story."
Seemingly sensing her mood, and with some time left before departure, Ye Yun began to recount the tale with a smile.
Qian Ling, standing before him, immediately pricked up her ears to listen.
Even Xiao Ai and Xiao Meng beside them looked like they were very interested.
Of course, their primary reason for concern was to see how their "Mistress" had successfully "conquered" their "Master"!
After that, Ye Yun transformed into a storyteller, with himself as the protagonist, and recounted all the events he had experienced with Xing Wu.
...
Meanwhile, in the Qianyuan Domain on the other side.
Just like Lingluo Domain, Qianyuan Domain was also seeing off the team that was about to explore the secret realm.
The Star Lord of Qianyuan was among the farewell party. He looked at the team about to enter the secret realm and said with a smile.
"Have you all remembered the plan I told you? We must take down all those guys from Lingluo Domain in one go!"
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison, their faces filled with confidence!
After all, their Star Lord had already simulated everything that would happen afterwards for them.
All they had to do was follow the plan and then seize the opportunity to defeat the Lingluo Domain's team.
"Since that's the case, then set off!"
At the command of the Star Lord of Qianyuan, everyone set off, and he watched them depart from behind.
Until they had all disappeared from sight, a smile appeared on his face.
At this moment, his subordinate beside him said with a smile.
"As expected of our Star Lord, your methods are truly brilliant!"
"You've allied with three other great worlds to jointly deal with Lingluo Domain!"
"With the help of the Fengzhi Domain, even without you present, you can capture Lingluo Domain's team in one net!"
Listening to his subordinate's praise, the Star Lord of Qianyuan felt quite pleased. In fact, even he thought that his current plan was brilliant.
By paying only a small portion of treasures, he could obtain the entire wealth of Lingluo Domain. It was a massive profit!
As for whether destroying Lingluo Domain's team would provoke retaliation, the Star Lord of Qianyuan didn't care at all.
He had already intended to unify the surrounding star fields, so destroying Lingluo Domain was one of the necessary steps.
It was great to be able to severely weaken their strength at this opportunity!
Even if Lingluo Domain were enraged later, he didn't believe they would dare to attack Qianyuan Domain directly. If they did, he would welcome it.
Dealing with Lingluo Domain on his home turf would at least triple his confidence!
However, amidst his current joy, the Star Lord of Qianyuan had not forgotten another matter.
"By the way, what about Tianyu? Any news?"
"Uh, not yet."
The subordinate shook his head. To this day, they had not received any news from the Heavenly God level powerhouse sent to annihilate Tianyu.
Hearing this, the Star Lord of Qianyuan frowned.
"No news yet? Then send more people to check. Is that guy slacking off?"
"Yes!"
The subordinate beside him acknowledged and immediately went to make arrangements.
However, the Star Lord of Qianyuan would probably never dream that a certain Heavenly God level powerhouse had now become one with the Great Thousand World!