In Tianyun Kingdom, Qingcheng.
Above the clouds, Li Xuan looked down at the Li family below. It took a full quarter of an hour before Li Xuan's figure completely disappeared. Although Li Xuan had said he had severed ties with the Li family, after Yi Qin left, Li Xuan suddenly felt the significance of family. Seeing that the Li family was developing quite well, Li Xuan felt a little more at ease.
"Did I sense it wrong?" After Li Xuan left, Li Yuanba's gaze seemed to sense something and looked towards the position where Li Xuan had just been. After a slight frown, Li Yuanba closed his eyes and continued to meditate.
Half a month later, Li Xuan had arrived at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion in the Central Region. After purchasing ten top-grade spirit swords, Li Xuan directly approached Xuan Ye.
"You want to enter the Mystic Beast World?" Upon hearing Li Xuan's intention, Xuan Ye was stunned.
Li Xuan nodded and said, "My strength needs to improve, and only through training can I achieve it quickly. Besides the Mystic Beast World, there seems to be no other place where I can experience true combat."
Xuan Ye smiled and said, "You are indeed correct, the shortcut to improving one's strength is combat. However, the Mystic Beast World cannot be opened. You must know that there are three Beast Kings inside. Unless I go in with you, there is a possibility of you perishing. But in that case, your training would be meaningless."
"Secondly, even if I wanted to open it, I couldn't. The seal of the Mystic Beast World can only be opened when the five Domain Lords of our domains gather. Such a grand mobilization would invite criticism."
Li Xuan fell silent. What Xuan Ye said was not unreasonable. Moreover, satisfying one's personal desires was indeed asking too much.
"It was my impetuosity." Li Xuan cupped his fists.
Xuan Ye smiled and said, "If you want practical combat, it's not necessarily only the Mystic Beast World. There's an opportunity right now, I wonder if you're interested."
"I'm eager to hear more!" Li Xuan was startled and then nodded.
Xuan Ye's expression became serious as he said in a deep voice, "The Purgatory Trial."
"The Purgatory Trial is also known as the Land of Divine Burial. That place does not belong to our Cangmang Continent. To put it this way, inside, you will encounter many prodigies. Everyone's strength is terrifyingly powerful. Even for me, the chance of survival inside is less than sixty percent. Legend has it that it was once an ancient battlefield, whether it's true or not is unknown."
"Indeed, danger and opportunity coexist. Inside are many inheritances left by peerless powerhouses. If you obtain them, improving yourself will be incredibly easy. However, killing for treasures is common there, and almost every being is an independent faction. There, you will see the most sinister side of human nature."
Without waiting for Li Xuan to ask, Xuan Ye continued his introduction. Judging by his expression of lingering fear, it was clear that Xuan Ye had also undergone trials in the Land of Divine Burial.
Li Xuan looked at Xuan Ye with surprise and said, "Brother Xuan Ye, you seem to be very wary of this Land of Divine Burial."
Xuan Ye smiled bitterly and nodded, "Three hundred years ago, I entered it. Although I broke through from the peak of the Martial God realm to the Saint realm, I also witnessed too many terrifying things. Compared to those terrifying existences, the wickedness of human hearts is what makes one feel most powerless. If you enter, you must remember to absolutely trust no one."
Li Xuan nodded. He naturally had to heed the lessons of the past. However, Li Xuan's interest in the Land of Divine Burial grew even stronger.
"Actually, it's your good fortune. If you had come a few days later, the quota for the Purgatory Trial would not have been available to you. After me, our Cangmang Continent has not sent disciples to participate in the Purgatory Trial. It's not that we are unwilling to use this quota, but we simply cannot afford to lose a supremely talented prodigy."
Xuan Ye sighed and continued, "Young friend Li Xuan, we cannot see through you. Although your strength appears somewhat weak, your combat power is no less than that of a peak Martial God. And this is why I believe you are qualified to undergo the trial in the Land of Divine Burial. Furthermore, you are a sword cultivator, and your sword heart is pure."
"As such, you have completely surpassed me at the peak of the Martial God realm back then. I have great confidence in you."
Li Xuan scratched his head and said, "My sword heart is already clear."
"Sword heart clear?!" Xuan Ye looked Li Xuan up and down as if he were a monster, then said with a wry smile, "You fellow, it's only been about a month since I last saw you, and I didn't even notice you've reached the peak of the Martial Emperor realm. Sword heart clear, you're almost at the Sword Master realm for sword cultivators, aren't you?"
Li Xuan nodded slightly and said, "Still lacking some insight, but I feel it should be soon."
Xuan Ye shook his head helplessly, "You, this little fellow, truly never cease to surprise. However, with this, I have even more confidence in you. At least when dealing with those people, you won't suffer too much."
Li Xuan thought for a moment and then said, "Brother Xuan Ye, since you have entered the Land of Divine Burial, besides the dangers, do you have any more detailed introductions?"
Xuan Ye knew Li Xuan was preparing for his actions after entering the Land of Divine Burial. He smiled slightly and said, "The area of the Land of Divine Burial is similar to our Central Region. However, you must note that the inhabitants are not just humans. There are also demons and ghosts, and their methods are quite peculiar. You will see these beings once you enter."
"The Land of Divine Burial is divided into five regions. The smallest, the central area, is the most core region. That is a forbidden zone for all beings entering. Even a powerhouse at the Prime Origin realm would have difficulty surviving. You must remember this. The outer regions are relatively safer."
"Another point is that there are many ruins inside, but they are also filled with great danger. While exploring these ruins, you must be careful. Many entrants cultivate inside, some for hundreds of years. If you encounter them, you must flee immediately. As for other things, you can only discover them yourself once you enter."
After hearing Xuan Ye's words, Li Xuan was also somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected the Land of Divine Burial to be so mysterious. And there were people who had stayed inside for hundreds of years, which was truly insane.
However, Li Xuan's thoughts soon shifted, and he looked at Xuan Ye and said, "Brother Xuan Ye, are those existences from other worlds?"
"Yes, besides our Cangmang Continent, the known worlds include the Demon Spirit Continent, the Demon Heart Continent, and the Nine Nether Realm. The overall strength of these three worlds is somewhat stronger than our Cangmang Continent. This information is currently known only to us five and the Holy Lords of the Six Great Holy Lands," Xuan Ye replied, nodding.
"Actually, at first, we suspected you were from one of these three worlds, but after an investigation, we dismissed that concern. Furthermore, after the person behind you made a move, we were certain you were not from those three worlds. Even the existences from those three worlds would likely not be a match for the two behind you."
Just as Li Xuan was about to ask Xuan Ye why he was telling him this, Xuan Ye smiled as if he had guessed Li Xuan's question.
Li Xuan was surprised that Xuan Ye and the others had investigated him. But after thinking about it, Li Xuan felt relieved. If it were him, he would probably also worry if someone was from outside.
"Brother Xuan Ye, I will go to the Land of Divine Burial." Li Xuan said.
Xuan Ye smiled and nodded, then said, "The entrance to the Land of Divine Burial will close in five days. During these few days, you will stay here, and I will spar with you. Although it's a bit of last-minute preparation, it can increase your chance of survival if you improve a bit."
Li Xuan smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Xuan Ye."