It didn't take long before both the Zhang Family and the Bai Family had chosen their candidates!

For the Zhang Family, in the end, Zhang Lingqiao and Zhang Yuanshan fought a battle, and Zhang Lingqiao proved superior!

But both of them came along.

They chose another elder to oversee everything for the Zhang Family!

Though they lost these two, the Zhang Family's strength had recently grown by leaps and bounds.

Even if both left, there were few in Daqian foolish enough to provoke them!

After all, though Xu Yang had ascended to the position of Crown Prince, whether he admitted it or not, he was still a direct relative of Can Sutian!

As for the Bai Family, it was Bai Song!

This old man, who was the first in Beixuan City to declare his stance, now, upon hearing all this, seemed to regain his youth, his face glowing with vigor, utterly fearless!

In the end, there were ten people planning to follow Xu Yang into the Spirit Realm!

All of them were at Myriad Manifestations Perfection!

Among them, Meng Ziqiu, Zhang Lingqiao, Bai Song, and Zhang Yuanshan were considered the strongest.

Xu Yang estimated that once they stepped into the world of the Spirit Realm, Meng Ziqiu would likely make a breakthrough very soon!

Zhang Lingqiao and the other two wouldn't be far behind!

Never doubt those who have become elders or clan leaders of a great clan.

They might not match some monstrous young prodigies, but in their own generation, they were absolutely among the very few elite.

In addition, there were Jian Chuan and Ning Wuyang, master and disciple!

Even before this, Xu Yang knew these two would certainly come along.

As a practitioner of Sword Dao, one would rather break than bend! 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Having learned of the Spirit Realm, how could they shrink back?

Ning Wuyang's strength was also not weak, not far below Zhang Lingqiao and Zhang Yuanshan.

There were also Gu Jun and Liou Yunfeng!

This lineup of a dozen or so people was indisputably luxurious!

Three days later.

Gu Jun, Liou Yunfeng, Jian Chuan, and the others returned.

Xu Yang's eyes lit up, clearly seeing that Gu Jun's form was now much more substantial.

Compared to before, his strength had grown several times over!

"Teacher, how did your improvement go?"

Gu Jun smiled slightly and said, "It was well worth the trip—these True Monarchs truly possessed astonishing wealth; though I am a Soul Body now, I already have the strength of a Middle Stage of True Monarch."

Aside from Tang Yan, Gu Jun was the strongest!

Jian Chuan had only recently made his breakthrough, but because of the sharpness of his Sword Dao, even among True Monarchs Initial Realm, he wasn't considered weak.

Xu Yang said solemnly, "At that time, everyone should first cultivate and take shelter within the Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant!"

"The Cyan Jade Yin Yang Pendant!"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

Staying inside it could be called supremely safe.

Of course, if something happened to Xu Yang, then everything would be over.

Thus, under any circumstance, Xu Yang could not come to harm!

At the critical moment, they would be his greatest support.

"Where's Old Tang, is the Asura Blood Saber still not finished?" Jian Chuan glanced back.

"It should be soon."

In their conversation, no one seemed to show any trace of fear!

"He's coming."

A weak voice rang out.

Tang Yan appeared, treading on air, Asura Blood Saber in hand.

His face was deathly pale, his aura extremely frail!

Xu Yang's pupils contracted; to leave Tang Yan so depleted…

"Take it and give it a try."

"This time, I've really paid a heavy price!"

Tang Yan tossed the Asura Blood Saber over.

Xu Yang caught it in one hand; his first impression was that the Asura Blood Saber had become so much heavier!

Compared to before, it was several times more weighty!

"I've added a few more exceptionally rare materials, all of which I spent considerable effort to find over the years. Even in the Spirit Realm, they're extraordinary!"

"And I used True Monarch cultivation, refining it for several days!"

Tang Yan said proudly, "This Asura Blood Saber now surges with fierce blood energy; if you unleash it at full power, its domain's might is equivalent to a True Monarch Middle Realm expert's display!"

Xu Yang's heart shook, joy appearing on his face.

With this blood saber, he now had even more confidence to face a True Monarch in battle!

"Many thanks, Mr. Tang!"

Tang Yan waved his hand dismissively and sighed, "That's all I can do for you."

He wanted dearly to go along too, but reality would not allow it!

All he could do was give Xu Yang a bit more security!

Xu Yang swung the Asura Blood Saber, a sharp whistle ringing out as it tore a small gash in the air.

Feeling the power within, he smiled.

Just three more days to go!

At the same time, in Wuhou Hall!

Hall Master Xu Yi looked at Gon Lang and sighed, "You've made your decision?"

Gon Lang replied, "Hall Master, I have."

"My disciple has been crippled; now the only genius left in Wuhou Hall is Huangfu Qing. I want to venture into the Spirit Realm—even if I fall, it is by my own choice!"

His words brimmed with bitterness!

If not for Xu Yang…

But, unfortunately, there are no remedies for regret in this world!

Given the current situation in Daqian—revenge?

He had long since abandoned that thought!

He would cultivate for himself and no longer concern himself with past grudges!

Xu Yi was silent for a moment, then said, "Very well."

Truthfully, he also wished to go!

But he could not bring himself to make the decision!

"Hall Master, I plan to find Huangfu Qing," Gon Lang suddenly said.

"Huangfu Qing..." Xu Yi was taken aback, then his expression changed several times as he pondered, "Xu Yang probably has already ceased to care about Huangfu Qing."

"If he stays in Daqian, he'll most likely end up completely ruined!"

"I think, he won't refuse!"

"Go!"

"Yes, Hall Master!"

Gon Lang backed away respectfully.

Afterward, he arrived at the secret chamber where Huangfu Qing was in seclusion.

Bang!

The chamber doors opened. Huangfu Qing suddenly opened his eyes, seeing Gon Lang, his face revealing confusion and suspicion.

"Vice Hall Master, why have you come?"

Gon Lang looked Huangfu Qing up and down, sensing that his cultivation had improved.

"There's news you probably haven't heard yet."

"Oh?"

Under Huangfu Qing's puzzled gaze, Gon Lang revealed everything.

Immediately, Huangfu Qing's eyes widened round, his whole body trembling: "Vice Hall Master, can I—can I go?"

"You can!"

Gon Lang nodded emphatically.

Huangfu Qing sprang to his feet, declaring without hesitation, "I'm going to the Spirit Realm!"

He had no reason whatsoever to refuse!

In Daqian, he no longer had any chance to rise. Xu Yang's status could oppress him completely, and Wuhou Hall dared not let him leave at will.

But in the Spirit Realm, it would be different.

Even if it meant a one-in-ten-thousand chance of survival!

Even though he'd lost many treasures, Huangfu Qing still had deep confidence in himself.

After a while!

Gon Lang left.

Huangfu Qing sat cross-legged, his expression shifting wildly, until at last he squinted and licked his lips with excitement: "The Spirit Realm—a hunter's game with ten deaths for every life? I want to see just how lofty you Realm prodigies truly are."

"Xu Yang..."

Huangfu Qing clenched his fists, his excitement slowly fading, replaced by an icy gloom as deep as frozen waters.

"I will make sure to teach you a proper lesson!"