Loyal Heart Roaming the Skies

The door was kicked open.

Jiang Wang turned his head and saw a man dressed in luxurious clothes with a hooked nose staring at him angrily.

The two servants from the restaurant wanted to stop him, but they didn't dare to lay a hand on him.

"It's you? Just an old man like you? Half of your body is already in the grave, and you still want to compete with me for a spot?"

He pushed aside the person blocking his way and squeezed into the room, seemingly unable to believe it, a mix of shock and anger on his face.

"Get out."

Zhong Xuan Sheng said calmly.

The fat face no longer showed its usual kindness, his voice was not loud, but his eyes narrowed even more.

The man with the hooked nose stiffened, and forced himself to say, "Sheng-ge, do you really think that this old man is stronger than me? Cultivation is not determined by age!"

"This brother." Jiang Wang couldn't help but speak, "Could you please take a closer look? Having white hair doesn't mean I'm old."

This person didn't dare to directly argue with Zhong Xuan Sheng, but he showed no mercy to Jiang Wang, "Who said we're brothers? Take a look at yourself before you talk!"

Although Jiang Wang didn't get angry at such deliberate provocation, it was hard to say that he was in a good mood.

At this moment, Zhong Xuan Sheng lightly patted his shoulder.

"Brother Jiang, you don't have to be so polite to everyone." The fat man complained a little, "Is he worthy?"

The hooked nose man couldn't hold back anymore and angrily said, "Zhong-ge, you need to understand your own surname! Insulting our Zhong Xuan family for the sake of this unknown outsider?"

"Zhong Xuan Xin, you don't have the qualifications to teach me." Zhong Xuan Sheng lazily looked at the man with the hooked nose, "You are you, and I am me. I can't represent the Zhong Xuan family, so what can you represent?"

"Fine!" Zhong Xuan Xin gritted his teeth, "Let's not talk about that. I came here today to ask you, we are family, and you gave my spot to an outsider! Do you think that's appropriate?"

Zhong Xuan Sheng slowly stood up from his chair, patted Jiang Wang's shoulder again, indicating for him to relax.

He walked in front of Zhong Xuan Xin and looked at him, "This time, I am the core of the Tianfu Secret Realm. Everything revolves around me locking the divine power in the inner palace in advance. This is the highest resolution passed by the elders. I think whoever can help me the most, I can choose them. In other words, I can give the spot to whoever I want."

"Now you tell me, why is it not appropriate? Why?"

Zhong Xuan Xin's eyes dodged a bit, but he still stubbornly said, "No matter what, I am more trustworthy than an outsider, and I am stronger than him! If you want to talk about help, am I not more capable of helping you? Otherwise, let me fight him and see who is stronger, who is more qualified to take this spot!"

"Zhong Xuan Xin, let me tell you one last time." Zhong Xuan Sheng didn't want to waste any more words. He pointed at his chest with his fat finger and said calmly, "Get out."

Zhong Xuan Xin's face showed a complex expression of shame and anger.

But in the end, he didn't say anything, slowly retreated, creating distance between himself and Zhong Xuan Sheng's finger, then turned and left with big strides.

His footsteps were heavy, making a loud noise on the floor.

"Young Master Sheng." The servants of the restaurant bowed and explained, "Young Master Xin insisted on coming in, we..."

Zhong Xuan Sheng didn't say anything, he just waved his hand, indicating for them to leave.

The door was closed again, and the servants left without making a sound.

Jiang Wang smiled and said, "Actually, it's not a problem to have a fight. I don't think I will lose."

Traveling thousands of miles, only to sharpen one sword.

Even Jiang Wang himself didn't know how strong his sword would be when it was unsheathed.

But he was confident that he had the qualifications to fight against any cultivator of the same level, and he had a chance of winning.

This included Zhong Xuan Sheng in front of him. Even if he used all his secret techniques, Jiang Wang estimated that he still had a fifty percent chance of winning. This was considering that Zhong Xuan Sheng would have new methods after advancing to the Tongtian Realm.

Zhong Xuan Xin, who was clearly inferior, didn't need to be mentioned.

"It's not a problem." Zhong Xuan Sheng sat back in his seat and said, "But why? Who is he to make my friend, Zhong Xuan Sheng, prove himself to him?"

"Brother Jiang, look at the people in Tianfu City. How many people want to enter the Tianfu Secret Realm? How many people are unwilling and resentful? Do I have to make you prove yourself to each and every one of them?"

Zhong Xuan Sheng picked up the wine jug and filled two cups of wine. "I invited you here, and you only need to come. Other matters should not be handled by you. What happened just now was my negligence. I apologize to you."

Noble families have their own complexities. Jiang Wang could fully understand.

Even a small family like the Fang family in Fenglin City had never stopped scheming. Not to mention the Zhong Xuan family, which could be considered a giant in the Qi Kingdom.

The Qi Kingdom was a powerful country in the world, and it was one of the six powers along with Jing, Qin, Chu, Jing, and Mu.

The Zhong Xuan family had deep roots in such a powerful country, and their strength was not inferior to that of a small country. Internal struggles were unavoidable.

Jiang Wang took the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

He didn't mind such things.

...

On the seventh day of the third month, the Tianfu Secret Realm opened.

The location was in the center of Tianfu City.This was a round-shaped deep pool, known as the Heavenly Mansion Pool, also referred to as the Full Moon Pool.

Ordinarily, it was nothing special, with clear water that allowed one to see the bottom at a glance.

Many had turned this pool inside out for inspection countless times, but found nothing unusual.

However, every twelve years, when the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm was opened, the entire Full Moon Pool would become deep and mysterious.

At this time, the Full Moon Pool was bottomless, and so far, no one had been able to fathom it in this state.

The entire Full Moon Pool was protected by a large array, and outside the array, there were high walls and surrounding corridors.

This was all the work of the Qi Kingdom's officials, to prevent those outside the quota from causing trouble and affecting the exploration of the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

The Heavenly Mansion City was originally built around the entrance to the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

Therefore, the center of the city was the most crucial location.

The Qi Kingdom had a standing army stationed here all year round, making the Heavenly Mansion City as stable as a mountain. Over the years, all the evil forces seeking death had perished.

The ten slots released by the Qi Kingdom's officials this year had already been decided. These ten slots were not limited by nationality, background, or cultivation style, regardless of good or evil.

Only the strong could obtain them.

The intense selection battles in recent days were also an important reason for the prosperity of the Heavenly Mansion City.

Of course, now that the dust had settled, the most important moment had finally arrived.

The Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm would open tonight.

Jiang Wang and Zhong Xuan Sheng had arrived early to wait outside the Full Moon Pool - not just them, most people had come to the Full Moon Pool in advance, because no one knew what would happen in the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

This also meant that anything could be done in the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

Every participant in the Secret Realm could potentially be a competitor, so it was necessary to observe in advance and be prepared.

From this perspective, one could see how much Zhong Xuan Sheng valued this Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

...

Most of the people present were cultivators participating in the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, and they were basically at the Communicating Heaven Realm. This was the limit set by the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

In fact, many Qi Kingdom cultivators who had slots deliberately suppressed their cultivation at the Communicating Heaven Realm, unwilling to push the Heaven and Earth Gate, just waiting for the opening of the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm.

Those with good luck only needed to wait for a year and a half, while those with bad luck had to wait for a full twelve years.

Whether it was worth it or not, opinions varied.

Many elders of the families were also waiting here, mainly to help their descendants assess their opponents before the battle and give them some guidance.

The official cultivators of the Heavenly Mansion City were guarding the surroundings, maintaining order, and preventing accidents.

People were chatting with those they knew.

In the hustle and bustle, a fierce voice suddenly shouted, "What kind of family is this Zhang family? How can they also have a slot in the Heavenly Mansion? No need to compete? It's understandable for those famous families, but I've never heard of a Zhang family in the Qi Kingdom!"