Just like that, the door appeared before Jingyue.

It would be a lie to say she wasn’t surprised. She had revealed her mark before, but it had never worked.

’As expected, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’

However, Jingyue knew this time was different because the mark itself had changed. It wasn’t because she’d seen the scene too many times; it had to be because of the Chaos.

In any case, the change was huge.

Jingyue then tried to touch the door.

The moment Jingyue touched it, a line of text suddenly appeared on the door: Unlocking...

’Alright, it’s unlocking.’ Jingyue could only remain still and wait for it to finish.

One minute passed.

Unlocking...

Ten minutes passed.

Unlocking...

An hour passed.

Unlocking...

Three hours passed.

Unlocking...

Six hours passed.

Unlocking...

Jingyue stared blankly at the text on the door. ’These just look like words.’

There was no progress at all.

"Who is it trying to fool?"

During this time, however, Jingyue could feel her mark continuously interacting with the door, flashing. She didn’t know when it would finally unlock.

But one thing was certain: the unlocking process was related to her mark.

’So the mark can unlock it?’

’Can it unlock a new function?’

Within the Holy Land Array, the mark could transmit small amounts of information.

However, it was extremely limited.

Outside, the mark was really just a mark.

But after the Chaos, the mark was different. It seemed like they had all been connected.

Everyone could summon a Fierce Beast.

’So, does that mean there are even greater possibilities?’

’Like everyone being able to send messages to each other?’

Jingyue grew very excited at the thought. ’Does this mean I can find out who the male Candidacy Saintess is?’

’Even if I can’t find out who he is, could I at least contact him?’

That would solve half the problem.

The only problem now was how to proceed with the unlocking.

’Should I keep watching the projection, or do something else?’

Jingyue didn’t know the specifics, but she had a general direction. She needed to find a way to get to the place mentioned in the Holy Land’s records.

She was sure to gain something if she went.

Just as Jingyue pulled her hand back, intending to leave,

the door surged toward her and enveloped her completely.

The instant she was enveloped, Jingyue heard a voice: Trial starting.

Jingyue: "..."

’Why did a trial suddenly start?’

It was only then that she felt something inside her body resonating with it. If she wasn’t mistaken, it was the ball of light that had flown into her last time.

She understood what that thing was but lacked practical experience with it.

’So, is this what the so-called trial is about?’

Before Jingyue could think any further, her figure vanished from the secret chamber.

The door woven from lines of light disappeared along with her.

******

There was no way for Su Qi and the others to know what had happened to Jingyue.

Night had fallen.

They would be arriving at East Water Island soon.

Jiang Zuo stared outside with his eyes open while Su Qi slept, her head resting on his lap.

She certainly looked comfortable.

But watching her sleep, Jiang Zuo didn’t feel the slightest bit of displeasure.

’She’s about to undergo her Crossing the Tribulation,’ Jiang Zuo thought, stroking Su Qi’s hair.

Su Qi was about to undergo her Crossing the Tribulation. He could feel it; for a brief moment just now, he had sensed the aura of a Celestial Tribulation.

This speed was a little too fast. He didn’t know if Su Qi was prepared for her Crossing the Tribulation.

If she rushed into her Crossing the Tribulation, Jiang Zuo really couldn’t rest easy.

It seemed he would have to do something for Su Qi. At the very least, he had to ensure she could safely pass her Crossing the Tribulation.

In Jiang Zuo’s eyes, Su Qi was still someone he had to worry about, though sometimes it was because of him...

For example, the Misfortune Coin, or that person from the Dream Realm reality.

But he hadn’t done it on purpose.

Jiang Zuo watched Su Qi quietly. Just then, Su Qi’s eyes fluttered open slightly, and she looked at him.

Then she hugged Jiang Zuo and went back to sleep.

Jiang Zuo let her hug him.

「Soon, it was the early hours of the morning.」

They would be at East Water Island in a little while.

Su Qi finally woke up. She sat up, leaned on Jiang Zuo’s shoulder, and said, "Do you want to get some sleep?"

Jiang Zuo, holding his phone, said, "No need."

He had just wanted to look something up, but unfortunately, there was no signal here.

’Looks like I’ll have to bring the Duan Qiao signal tower with me more often in the future. There are always places with no reception.’

Losing signal wasn’t exclusive to special dimensions. You could lose it over the ocean or in unpopulated mountains too. If Su Qi called him one of those days and he missed it, he’d be in for it again.

"Aren’t you tired?" Su Qi looked up at Jiang Zuo in surprise.

Jiang Zuo shook his head. "I’ve been staying up late recently. I’m used to it."

Su Qi nodded. "Are you telling me your health is poor because you’re always staying up late? Actually..."

"Actually, you can shut up," Jiang Zuo said, annoyed.

Su Qi leaned close to Jiang Zuo’s ear and giggled. "Actually, I’m quite satisfied. You don’t have to feel infe..."

Jiang Zuo: "Shut up."

Su Qi stuck her tongue out.

Then she sat beside him and looked outside. "The view of the sea at night is so nice. Uhm, scooch over a bit. I want to lean on you."

Su Qi had wanted to lean back, but finding the seat uncomfortable, she just told Jiang Zuo to move closer.

Jiang Zuo naturally moved to her side. As Su Qi leaned in, he put his arm around her.

He glanced outside. It was pitch-black.

’So, where’s this "nice view"?’

"Wouldn’t it be nice if we were just here on our honeymoon?" Su Qi said, holding Jiang Zuo’s hand.

"We’ve been married for over three months, and we probably haven’t even spent two of them together," Jiang Zuo said.

Su Qi snuggled against Jiang Zuo’s chest and said coaxingly, "Don’t be mad. We can be together all the time from now on. We won’t be separated after we get back to the Holy Land.

I’ll make you hold me every day until you get sick of it."

"Would we even be able to live normally then? Or are you planning to chop off my arm and tie it to yourself?" Jiang Zuo retorted subconsciously.

He regretted it slightly as soon as the words left his mouth.

As expected, Jiang Zuo quickly received a glare from Su Qi.

He quickly helped her close her eyes. "Go back to sleep."

This time, Su Qi didn’t argue with him. She just leaned against his chest and continued to doze with her eyes closed.

A long time passed. When Jiang Zuo saw lights outside, he realized they had arrived at East Water Island.

Even in the early morning hours, East Water Island was not asleep. There was not even a sign of Hei Ye.

The entire island was brightly lit.

This was especially true on the beaches, where brilliant rays of light would flare up from time to time.

After the plane landed, Jiang Zuo woke Su Qi up.

For a Tier Two Cultivator, Su Qi sure could sleep.

’Probably because she was in my arms.’

"We’re here already? So where should we go?" Su Qi asked after they got off the plane.

The first thing to do after arriving was, of course, to find a place to stay.

As soon as they left the airport, Jiang Zuo looked around for a mode of transportation.

It was impossible to find things like cars here.

Soon, Jiang Zuo saw some people sitting on stone discs, and these discs were floating in the air.

Jiang Zuo led Su Qi over and asked, "Take us to a nearby place to stay."

A young man was on the stone disc. He looked at Jiang Zuo and said, "A hotel? One Second Grade."

Su Qi tossed him a Second-Grade Spirit Stone.

The young man then jumped off the stone disc and said, "Get on."

Jiang Zuo and Su Qi didn’t hesitate and got right onto the stone disc.

As soon as he stepped on, Jiang Zuo sensed a Rune being imprinted on him. This Rune was quite unusual; it was a bit like a Magic Rune.

Curious, Jiang Zuo took a closer look at these Runes, and his expression darkened.

’This method of transportation is such a rip-off.’

Then, Jiang Zuo and Su Qi were launched high into the air by the stone disc.