Heavenly Prodigies Gather

"Hehe."

The Sixth Elder, Yu Ji, raised her hand. Her face was full of affection as she stroked Yu Qingqing's head, tidying the girl's slightly disheveled hair, and spoke with doting indulgence.

"Isn't this all to avenge our Qingqing?"

"That brat's actions ruthlessly insulted our Qingqing and Qi Hua Peak. These Evolution Grounds can serve perfectly as his burial ground."

In stark contrast to her loving expression, the words spilling from Sixth Elder Yu Ji's lips were bone-chillingly cold.

Truly-

The green bamboo snake's mouth, the wasp's venomous tail; both are deadly, but the most poisonous of all is a woman's heart.

"My dear wife."

"But that Ning Fan is no ordinary person. If he truly manages to obtain some benefit from the Evolution Grounds, wouldn't we just be losing the wife and the army?"

Hua Long spoke up.

"Hmph."

The Sixth Elder gave a light snort, a hint of amusement flickering in her eyes as she looked at Hua Long. She then took the Immortal Spirit Fruit Wine from his continuously raised hand and took a gentle sip.

"If he can walk out of the Evolution Grounds alive, wouldn't that be even better?"

"Better?"

Hua Long was stunned.

Why?

Their intent was clearly to get Ning Fan killed. How could him surviving possibly be better?

"Hehe."

"If that Ning Fan walks out of the Evolution Grounds, it means he secured a considerable Fated Chance. We can then simply remain on good terms with him."

"Out of the entire Yin Yang Divine Sect, when it comes to investing heavily in Ning Fan..."

"We would be considered the very first."

"If he dies in the Evolution Grounds, we vent Qingqing's anger. If his talent is truly monstrous, then it counts as a worthy investment."

"..."

Sixth Elder Yu Ji set down her cup and smiled at Hua Long.

Comprehension suddenly dawned on Hua Long.

It was true.

Regardless of Ning Fan's fate in the Evolution Grounds, Sixth Elder Yu Ji 'gifting' him the qualification token to enter...

Brought absolutely no disadvantages!!!

"My wife truly has brilliant foresight."

"This is a genuine Open Scheme."

Hua Long seized the opportunity to flash a fawning smile and lean in, only for Sixth Elder Yu Ji to mercilessly shove his face away. His smile instantly turned bitter.

Sigh!

Who knew when his wife would finally forgive him.

How tragic.

At the exact same time.

The back mountain, just outside the Evolution Grounds.

"A Yellow Extreme Realm disciple!?"

"These are the Evolution Grounds. How could a mere Yellow Extreme Realm disciple be qualified to appear here? Could there be a mistake?"

"..."

Voices of doubt rang out one after another. Even the several duty Elders frowned as they stared at Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao.

"Here are our tokens."

Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao revealed their tokens, proving they possessed the qualifications to enter the Fated Chance grounds before them.

Upon verifying the authenticity of the token in Ning Fan's hand, the duty Elders frowned even deeper. A Yellow Extreme Realm disciple entering the Evolution Grounds was simply throwing their life away!

"Disciples Ning Fan and Yun Qingyao."

"Do you two even know what kind of Fated Chance ground lies before you?"

The leading duty Elder asked.

"This disciple does not know. I ask the Elder to clarify."

Ning Fan cupped his fists in a salute.

"This is the place the Yin Yang Divine Sect uses to deduce and evolve the Yin Yang Profound Scripture. The dangers within are incalculable. Even ordinary Profound Extreme Realm disciples are not qualified to enter. Only the absolute elites of the Profound Extreme Realm, those at the Profound Extreme Realm peak, or Earth Extreme Realm disciples have the right to set foot inside."

"Hearing this, do you understand?"

The duty Elder stared deeply at Ning Fan.

"..."

Ning Fan paused slightly.

He might not fully grasp what it meant to deduce and evolve the Yin Yang Profound Scripture, but the warning that only elite Profound Extreme Realm or Earth Extreme Realm disciples could enter rang loud and clear.

With his and Yun Qingyao's current cultivation bases, entering these Evolution Grounds really did feel like seeking death. The realm disparity was simply too immense.

"May I ask, Senior, just what kind of Fated Chance exists within the Evolution Grounds?"

Ning Fan asked with cupped fists.

"There are many hybrid Demon Beasts roaming the Evolution Grounds. Hunting these Demon Beasts can deepen one's comprehension of the Yin Yang Profound Scripture. Moreover, there is a mutated Demon Beast within; its demon core may possess special, miraculous effects."

"Disciple Ning Fan, I advise you not to aim too high."

"Advancing the Yin Yang Profound Scripture is certainly difficult, but the Evolution Grounds is no place for someone at your current level."

The duty Elder advised earnestly.

As the foundation of the Yin Yang Divine Sect, the Yin Yang Profound Scripture was an exceptionally powerful cultivation method, divided into multiple layers.

Yet, advancing through these layers was a staggering challenge-

One had to constantly engage in dual cultivation, drawing experience and insights from every session to elevate the Yin Yang Profound Scripture to the next layer.

Once the layer of the Yin Yang Profound Scripture increased, a martial artist would reap far greater benefits during dual cultivation, and their combined martial skills would grow exponentially stronger.

It could be said...

For any disciple of the Yin Yang Divine Sect, increasing the layers of the Yin Yang Profound Scripture was the absolute highest priority. Once their Yin Yang Profound Scripture surpassed their peers, their dual cultivation speed would skyrocket, granting them an overwhelming advantage in every aspect.

"..."

Ning Fan's eyes lit up. This Fated Chance was every bit as generous as the Sixth Elder had promised. No Yin Yang Divine Sect disciple could possibly refuse it!!

As for the danger??

The path of cultivation was like sailing against the current; there was no such thing as safety. If one constantly feared for their life, they might as well abandon cultivation entirely and live in peace.

"This disciple has decided to participate in this opening of the Evolution Grounds!"

Ning Fan cupped his fists in resolution.

Yun Qingyao stood firmly right behind him.

"..."

Seeing Ning Fan's stubborn insistence on entering the Evolution Grounds, the duty Elders simply shook their heads and offered no further warnings.

After all, the token was in Ning Fan's possession. He had the rightful qualification to enter.

If he wanted to throw his life away?

That was his and his Dao Companion's own business.

However, in the very next moment.

"Hold on."

"Let this Young Master offer this Junior Brother some advice."

A somewhat familiar voice reached Ning Fan's ears. The speaker was none other than Young Master Zheng, the former Chief Disciple of Yin Yang Peak. Having left the main peak, he now roamed the outside world representing the Yin Yang Divine Sect.

He was effectively a wandering disciple.

In a flash, Young Master Zheng appeared before Ning Fan. He raised a hand and casually unleashed a surge of spiritual energy toward him, lifting his chin with a mocking sneer.

"This strike represents the average strength of the Demon Beasts inside the Evolution Grounds. If you cannot withstand this, then be a good boy and leave."

"Hand over the token to this Young Master."

"..."

Ning Fan's gaze sharpened instantly.

Young Master Zheng!?

He had some unpleasant history with this man. To think they would run into each other here. The intent behind this sudden attack...

It definitely carried a hint of personal vendetta.

Feeling the incoming torrent of spiritual energy, Ning Fan didn't dare show the slightest contempt. Wandering disciples varied in strength, but someone who stepped down as a Chief Disciple to become one possessed methods that likely eclipsed even the current Chief Disciple of Yin Yang Peak.

This was a true top-tier expert among the younger generation of the Sect.

"..."

Ning Fan frantically mobilized the spiritual energy throughout his body, funneling it into his arms as he crossed them defensively over his chest.

"Boom--"

Though it was merely a casual strike, the spiritual energy crashed into Ning Fan with the weight of a mountain. He felt as if every bone in his body was being violently compressed, grinding against one another with a sickening, teeth-aching scrape.

The next moment.

The Spirit Mark on Ning Fan's flesh flared to life. The Black Tortoise Diagram pulsed with a faint, almost imperceptible light, instantly stabilizing his trembling bones.

The crushing pressure on his body vanished.

"Sha sha sha--"

Ning Fan's feet rooted into the earth, but the sheer force dragged his body backward, tearing two deep trenches into the ground.

He skidded a full ten meters before finally arresting his momentum.

"Husband!"

Yun Qingyao hurried forward in distress, but before she could touch him, Ning Fan raised a hand to stop her.

Then, the corners of his mouth curled up, and he looked at Young Master Zheng with a grin.

"Senior Brother."

"Thank you for yielding."

"..."

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