Chapter 1111: Chapter 1111: News from Earth

"Naturally, it is Wandering Dragon Star."

Yang Yan had spent quite some time these past days reading that Wandering Dragon Star Mirror.

Thus, he was already familiar with many common things.

But the words ’Star Pavilion’ were completely foreign to him.

"Indeed! This star is truly a seventh-level cultivation star, Wandering Dragon Star."

"Wandering Dragon Star belongs to the Quanzhen Star Belt, but it’s merely one among hundreds of thousands of cultivation stars within the belt. The secondary-level cultivation sect, Dao Sect, is the most prominent in this realm!"

"And this Star Pavilion, there is one established within each star belt, containing a list of ten thousand Heaven Rankings and thirty thousand Earth Rankings!"

"In short, these two lists record the most outstanding cultivators under the age of four hundred and fifty in the Quanzhen Star Belt."

"Each of them possesses extraordinary talent and is incredibly powerful, defeating enemies across realms as effortlessly as sipping tea!"

Yang Yan’s eyes gradually brightened after listening to Lin Zimu’s long explanation.

He immediately asked:

"Then how do these lists collect information about geniuses from different places?"

Lin Zimu smiled mysteriously at Yang Yan:

"None other than the Heavenly Dao! The so-called Great Dao is shapeless, and the Heavenly Dao of this realm is rumored to be under the control of a master."

"For instance, our conversation at this moment might very well be watched by a pair of invisible eyes."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan felt a chill down his spine.

Ling Zimu’s words made Yang Yan suddenly sense someone observing him.

Though it was very subtle, he tried to detect it but couldn’t perceive anything.

He knew that some could integrate with the Heavenly Dao, akin to servitude.

But to control the Heavenly Dao and establish a Star Pavilion that ranks so many geniuses...

What kind of method is this?!

What are the intentions of the person or organization behind this?

Yang Yan contemplated far more than Lin Zimu.

And Lin Zimu implied that each expansive star belt has its own Star Pavilion!

What kind of operation is this?

Forget it, such distant matters are unnecessary to consider now.

The fleeting thoughts passed in an instant.

"Every time someone defeats or kills a genius on the Heaven or Earth Rankings, their name replaces the original owner."

"The original owner then moves one name down the list, or disappears entirely if killed."

Lin Zimu continued to discuss the Star Pavilion.

"Does our Ancient Abyss Sect have any geniuses on the Heaven and Earth Rankings?"

After asking, Yang Yan shook his head without waiting for Lin Zimu’s response.

Ancient Abyss Sect is merely a seventh-level sect, so insignificant among the hundreds of thousands of cultivation stars.

If anyone from here could make it onto the Heaven and Earth Rankings, then the rankings would be meaningless.

"Not now, but in the future, Yang, you will surely make it."

Lin Zimu spoke confidently.

He wasn’t merely flattering Yang Yan; the Saint Sons with Three Thousand Holy Bodies were indeed rare.

Even counting the entire star belt, there were at most ten thousand.

The expansive Dao Sect housed a majority, boasting thousands with Sacred Body potential.

Thus, if allowed to grow, Lin Zimu believed that Yang Yan would undoubtedly earn a place among the forty thousand seats in the Star Pavilion.

"However, close to our Wandering Dragon Star, a person named Mu Bai, from a fifth-level cultivation star system, is on the Earth Rankings."

"He is a sought-after figure, barely over two hundred years old, and reportedly has already surpassed the Golden Core stage in cultivation!"

Yang Yan sipped lightly from his cup of spirit tea, narrowing his eyes as he spoke:

"Within five years, I shall surpass him."

Surpass a Golden Core expert in five years!

If someone else had said this to Lin Zimu, he would have dismissed it directly.

Though it initially sounded unreliable from Yang Yan, Lin Zimu felt it was indeed plausible.

One must know, even with Lin Zimu’s moderate Dao Body, achieving Foundation Establishment’s full circle and breaking through to Golden Core was challenging.

Without significant opportunities, even a century would seem normal.

"Then let me congratulate you in advance, Yang!"

Lin Zimu was genuinely sincere.

"Haha! Zimu almost had me led astray. Actually, what I’m curious about is my hometown, the Forgotten Land, that you mentioned, how is it now?"

Yang Yan spoke casually, but his eyes were filled with hope.

Lin Zimu chuckled:

"There is ample time; I can share it in detail with you, Yang..."

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Dong—

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The next morning, the copper bell on the ancient mountain rang only three times.

Unlike yesterday’s tournament start, two rings were missing.

Today, not all of the sect’s high-ranking figures were present yet; only two elders sat with eyes closed, overseeing the competition.

Today was the competition among the top three hundred newcomers, gradually determining the top one hundred and fifty, seventy-five, thirty-eight, nineteen, ten, and top three.

As Yang Yan automatically entered the top ten, he hadn’t arrived at the scene early that morning.

At the moment, he was still sitting cross-legged on his bed.

While Gu Sheng excitedly waited outside the door.

Just earlier, Yang Yan had given him the cultivation technique that only Inner Sect Disciples could learn.

Gu Sheng had already donned the green robe openly yesterday, feeling triumphant.

Yang Yan sat cross-legged, not to cultivate but to contemplate.

Yesterday, Lin Zimu had shared everything he knew, allowing Yang Yan a deep sigh of relief.

After Yang Yan fainted, Elder Dugu of Ancient Abyss Sect brought him back due to his challenging cultivation.

Moreover, severed his connection with Earth’s Heavenly Dao!

On that day, tens of thousands of lower-level Demon Race warriors were cleanly slaughtered by several hundred Inner Sect and thousands of Outer Sect disciples of Ancient Abyss Sect.

Frightened by Elder Dugu’s Golden Core power, the numerous Demon Emperors dared not resist and fled in panic.

Despite leaving behind some with the help of Ancient Abyss Sect’s Inner Sect disciples, the Spider Queen and many Demon Emperors managed to escape.

Yang Yan’s ten swords left an impression on Lin Zimu.

Because they had constantly guarded Yang Yan!

When speaking of the ten swords, Lin Zimu couldn’t help but tease Yang Yan:

"Those ten swords are truly loyal to you. When Elder Dugu came to rescue you, they had adopted a desperate stance!"

"What happened to the ten swords afterward? Is everything alright?"

Yang Yan urgently asked.

"They’re fine, Yang, please rest assured. Though they suffered internal injuries, Elder Dugu healed them completely."

"Oh, and we could see that your Hidden World had barriers, which have already shattered."

"Considerate of human life, Elder Dugu claimed your Hidden World, with its faint spiritual power, was a cultivation origin and personally set a grand array within."

"You should know, Elder Dugu is a third-level Spirit Array Master, one even Sect Leader respects! With him in charge, it’s guaranteed to be foolproof!"

Yang Yan finally felt reassured.

However, things always have two sides.

The Hidden World on Earth may be safe, but Yang Yan’s return became a major issue.