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"What? Didn’t Jiang Molin and his team leave the city to train? How could they be dead?"

While people were marveling at Ye Fan’s ranking changes, someone suddenly noticed that six names on the Immortal Stele had dimmed, causing a commotion.

"What happened?"

The exclamation drew everyone’s attention, and they all noticed that Jiang Molin and his team’s names had dimmed on the Immortal Stele.

At the same time, Law Enforcement Elder Lan Yingfei received a report saying that the soul lamps of Jiang Molin and his team had extinguished, and they hadn’t returned using the Transmission Array Platform, suggesting they might have met with a mishap!

"How could this happen? What kind of Xuan Beast did they encounter? For it to be able to kill all six of them so quickly that they didn’t even have time to activate the Array Platform, could it be they encountered a Lord Realm Xuan Beast?"

With six geniuses dead at once, Lan Yingfei couldn’t sit still.

Though deaths in the Immortal Secret Realm weren’t unheard of before, six geniuses dying at once was unprecedented. Although they weren’t from any Di Clan or Wu Shang Sect, Holy Land, explaining this to their families was quite troublesome.

While Lan Yingfei was scratching his head over how to explain the situation to the families of the deceased, the academy almost erupted!

The Immortal Secret Realm is indeed dangerous; many felt a chill in their hearts. Six geniuses left the city as a team and were entirely wiped out, making them apprehensive about the Wilderness Mountain Forest outside the Ancient City.

In no time, the news of Jiang Molin’s team’s deaths spread throughout the Ancient City, and many cultivators were discussing the matter.

Naturally, Ye Fan’s sudden surge in ranking on the Immortal Stele was also a hot topic, and no one knew what he had done, jumping from around fifty to being in the top ten.

"I heard he left the city, hunted a large number of Xuan Beasts, and earned many contribution points, which is why his rank suddenly rose."

Soon, Ye Fan’s hunting of a large number of Xuan Beasts was known by the crowd, astonishing some speechless.

Jiang Molin and his team left the city, encountered a mishap, and were wiped out without even using the Transmission Array Platform, while he returned with a full load, which couldn’t help but make many people indignant.

"Brother Zhao Long, can this matter just end like this?"

Li Tianfeng found Zhou Zhaolong and said angrily, "I suspect Jiang Molin’s death has something to do with that guy surnamed Ye. Surely he did it!"

"Oh? Tell me your reasoning."

Zhou Zhaolong’s expression was grim. Although Jiang Molin and his team were only geniuses from a small family, they were his people, so he naturally didn’t want to let the matter rest without clarity.

"According to the academy elders’ speculation, Jiang Molin’s time of death was roughly midnight yesterday to early morning today, and that guy surnamed Ye returned before dawn. I believe this is no coincidence!"

"You mean Jiang Molin and his team’s death was caused by that guy surnamed Ye?"

Zhou Zhaolong raised an eyebrow, saying skeptically, "That Ye guy is strong, I’ll admit, but saying he killed Jiang Molin and his team alone is impossible."

"I understand their strength; they’re Early-stage Divine Realm strong individuals capable of battling across ranks. No matter how strong that Ye guy is, it’s impossible for him to silently kill them without even giving them a chance to use the Transmission Array Platform."

Zhou Zhaolong didn’t believe Ye Fan had such power; even he would find it difficult to achieve that.

"Brother Zhao Long, don’t forget, he has a Bai Yan wolf by his side."

Li Tianfeng said, "That Bai Yan wolf is adept at array patterns; maybe it trapped the six in a Killing Array and killed them. Numerous powerful people from the Qing Family have suffered losses in that Bai Yan wolf’s Killing Array. Killing those six is not surprising."

"Indeed, there is such a possibility."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhaolong pondered for a moment, with a murderous intent appearing in his eyes. His uncle, Qing Zi’s father, died in the Bai Yan wolf’s Killing Array; he knew this very well.

"Alright, spread rumors that Jiang Molin’s death is related to that guy surnamed Ye, but don’t be specific. Stir the waters; I believe Elder Lan will notice something, making the academy handle him."

Zhou Zhaolong quickly devised a scheme to use a borrowed knife to kill and instructed Li Tianfeng.

"Brilliant, this plan is fantastic. I’ll get to it right away!"

Li Tianfeng was delighted and hurriedly left to spread the rumors.

Meanwhile, Ye Fan and his group arrived near the Heaven and Earth Bridge for testing Divine Soul power, accompanied by Hu Fei and others.

Along the way, many new-generation disciples heard the news and followed, wishing to see Ye Fan’s true strength.

At the Heaven and Earth Bridge, numerous disciples from previous generations also came; having learned of Ye Fan’s impressive achievements through some channels, they took this chance to witness Ye Fan’s strength.

Several academy elders closely watched the scene, with almost half of the Ancient City gathered, creating an unprecedented spectacle.

Under the watch of the crowd, Ye Fan calmly walked towards the Heaven and Earth Bridge for testing Divine Soul power.

"I bet he’ll be thrown back after failing to reach even the Third Layer."

Some individuals who were not on good terms with Ye Fan jeered, attempting ruthless blows before he reached the Heaven and Earth Bridge.

"Exactly, he’s just a mere ant at the Peak of Holy Embryo Realm; without breaking into the Divine Realm, he cannot be called a strong individual."

"Indeed, even a demon against the sky only reached the eighth step!"

Some senior students also didn’t see Ye Fan favorably.

Hearing the crowd’s discussions, even Hu Fei and others remained silent, uncertain of how many steps Ye Fan could climb; the test was a significant challenge to Divine Soul strength and power.

Facing these doubts and critical voices, Ye Fan simply smiled slightly, knowing the level he could reach had nothing to do with these people, as these remarks were merely attempts to disturb his Taoist heart.

"My will is firm as a rock, not something you can shake!"

Ye Fan sneered inwardly, taking a step onto the first crimson step.

Swoosh!

A light resembling flame, akin to blood, shot into the sky, soaring to the nine heavens before instantly dissipating in the air, as Ye Fan’s clothes fluttered noisily without wind.

At this moment, most people fell silent, waiting to see how many steps Ye Fan could climb—no need for more words.

However, a small minority continued to mock and belittle Ye Fan, saying he was overestimating his capabilities and advising him to come down quickly to avoid embarrassment, lest he be thrown back when unable to advance further.

"Why are you everywhere?" Shi Ye impatiently waved his large club at those people, instantly silencing them.

Shi Ye’s Divine Soul Power wasn’t remarkable, but his body was extremely formidable. If provoked, this barbarian wouldn’t care about any rules; with one blow of his club, they wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

"Deserves a beating!"

Hu Fei only uttered this sentence. His reputation as a fierce bandit was not for nothing. Even the Holy Land and Di Clan were unwilling to provoke them, let alone these people, who could only seethe with anger but dare not voice it.

Pa!

Amidst their quarrel, Ye Fan took his second step. He didn’t rush but carefully felt the nuances within, seeking Martial Enlightenment and Enlightenment.

The Heaven and Earth Bridge contained the mighty powers of heaven and earth, a test and honing for Divine Soul Power!

Upon obtaining the Divine Soul Sword Technique, Ye Fan realized that both the body and the divine soul are treasures of the human body, sharpening immeasurably through tempering.

The pressure of the first crimson step wasn’t much for his divine soul, but for ordinary cultivators, the first step’s pressure was already considerable.

Ye Fan stayed on the first step for a full three minutes, deliberately sensing the essence of the Great Tao within.

"Hey, I told you he couldn’t do it. Climbing up will only make a fool of himself!"

"Maybe... maybe he will stop at the first step?"

"No matter what, he has constantly created legends before. How can it be like this today?"

As Ye Fan stood on the steps, gaining insight into Martial Arts, the crowd erupted into a flurry of discussions.

Swoosh!

The next moment.

Ye Fan moved again, stepping onto the second step!

An orange light shot up from the stone step, a powerful pressure of Divine Soul Power assaulting Ye Fan. His divine soul pulsated, pondering under this pressure.

Many people ascend quickly to avoid prolonged pressure on their divine souls, conserving Divine Soul Power, but Ye Fan went against the grain, seeking the traces of the Heaven and Earth Great Tao on the Heaven and Earth Bridge.

"This boy is simply a freak, actually uncovering the secret of the Heaven and Earth Bridge, something that hasn’t happened in years..." Lan Yingfei chuckled wryly from afar.

Upon learning Ye Fan would test his strength, he put aside everything to specifically monitor him. Now seeing Ye Fan gaining enlightenment and martial understanding on the Heaven and Earth Bridge, he couldn’t help but secretly praise him.

This arrangement is personally set by Dean Old Immortal, with close attention to all of Ye Fan’s progress, ready to provide unconditional support if necessary.

"The dean’s insight is truly extraordinary!"

Seeing this scene, Lan Yingfei admired the dean’s foresight highly.

This is undoubtedly a prodigy worth cultivating with full effort, perhaps the one prodigy among prodigies in the past thousands of years.

Ye Fan was unaware so many people were focusing on him, his mind and body immersed in comprehending Divine Soul Power. Under the pressure of the Heaven and Earth Bridge, his understanding grew deeper.

The Divine Soul, the essence among essences of the body, is more crucial than the Dantian or Holy Embryo. Once damaged, no matter how strong the body is, it’s useless.

Boom!

Unconsciously, Ye Fan took the third step. A yellow light shot up, and the entire Heaven and Earth Bridge trembled, increasing the pressure on his divine soul.

This is a test targeting the divine soul, impossible to pass without strong Divine Soul Power. After Ye Fan stepped onto the third stone step, those saying he could only reach the third step fell silent, embarrassed.

Not staying long on the third step, Ye Fan directly moved to the fourth step. A green light flickered, filled with vitality.

This exuberant vitality merged into his body, nourishing his divine soul and subtly transforming his physical body.

The life aura condensed by the power of heaven and earth!

Ye Fan was astounded; this was undoubtedly a heaven-defying method. What tremendous divine skills did the creator of the Heaven and Earth Bridge possess to achieve such a feat?

Ye Fan’s heart surged with emotions. Although his divine soul was bearing immense pressure, the benefits gained from this test were undoubtedly immense.

No wonder some people come to test themselves every month, not just to test their strength, but to comprehend and cultivate Divine Soul Power.

The fourth step’s pressure on the divine soul was already immense, like a mountain pressing down.

Ye Fan’s divine soul transformed into a doorway, resisting the vast pressure, continuing forward!

Bang!

Ye Fan placed one foot on the fifth step, a burst of cyan light turning the entire ancient city cyan, the trees in the ancient city rustling as beams of cyan converged, forming immense pressure.

"This is..."

Ye Fan felt the power of the Azure Wood Treasure Seal, but it was entirely different from an ordinary Azure Wood Treasure Seal, specifically targeting the divine soul.

Inside Ye Fan’s body, rumbling sounds erupted, Thunder Power flowing like small dragons, his body filled with lightning and thunder as if opening and evolving a world.

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