Wang Ye added, "The sword master of the Sword Tomb, Tian Buer, and the Saintess of the Snowy Domain, Dantai Qingqing, are not to be underestimated either."

"Indeed impressive..." Li Sheng marveled. There were too many factors that allowed him to condense a Heavenly Seed in less than two months"0% due to the top-grade pills and 30% due to the support from his sect. However, those few had not enjoyed such treatment; they could not simply consume top-grade pills like candies.

After a moment, their interest waned, and they lost the mood to chat.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of a valley. The air was thick with miasma, and bubbles constantly surfaced in the swamp, releasing a stench of decay that made everyone frown, prompting them to use spiritual energy to isolate themselves from the smell.

In front of the valley, an old man with white hair and beard sat cross-legged in mid-air. As the crowd gradually gathered, he stood up.

"Are you all here for that demoness as well?"

"Of course! Might I ask if the masters of the Yan Kingdom could allow us entry?" A beautiful woman among the crowd asked.

"Two of our masters from the Yan Kingdom have already entered the valley to search. They should have captured her by now. If you distinguished guests are interested, please wait a moment, and you shall see this lady," the old man in black advised. He was instructed to capture her alive and bring her back for research, and with the prey in sight, he was naturally unwilling to let her slip away.

The people present were astute and understood the underlying message in his words. He was clearly implying that while they could look, they shouldn't attempt to capture her.

Everyone present was a holder of Earth-level Divine Seeds, and some had even condensed two. Even if they couldn't defeat a typical master, they could at least hold one off for a while. Moreover, each person possessed treasures, and if they acted together, even a master would find it hard to escape death.

However, being in the heart of the Great Yan Empire, and with the old man inviting seven major forces to settle in Lingchuan, the weight of the seven supreme masters made everyone hesitant to act recklessly.

At this moment, a man and a woman stepped out from the crowd, each followed by seven or eight figures. The man had a rugged appearance and wore purple robes, his deep-set eyes giving off a sense of cunning. The woman had a graceful figure, with revealing clothing that showcased her skin and curves. Her long, slender legs were visible beneath the black veil, and her alluring features captured the attention of all, especially with her captivating gaze that seemed to electrify those who met it, causing hearts to flutter.

Most of the male gazes landed on her, while some women silently cursed her for being indecent.

"An absolute beauty..." Yanyun Fei exclaimed.

"If you like her, go for it! Show off your skills as an old pimp; you'd have a good chance!" Wang Ye shot back.

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"Vulgar! Utterly vulgar!"

"Discussing romance with a beauty is such a sacred act... never mind, why am I telling you this?" Yanyun Fei sighed, gazing at the woman.

"What does Brother Li think of her? Does she deserve the title of 'absolute beauty'?" Yanyun Fei turned to Li Sheng, only to find his gaze fixed not on the woman, but on the old man at the valley entrance, his expression serious.

"Ah..." Yanyun Fei retracted his gaze, lamenting yet another unsophisticated individual.

At that moment, the woman parted her red lips, exuding a hint of seduction: "Elder from the Yan Kingdom, may we enter?"

"Of course, but..." The old man in black was about to refuse when he suddenly halted, looking astonished as he carefully examined the jade tokens hanging at their waists.

"You are disciples of the Godly Power Sect and Hundred Flowers Island?"

"I am Feng Xiao, the fourth true disciple of the Giant Spirit Sect!"

"I am Ling Ke, the fifth true disciple of Hundred Flowers Island!"

The old man in black paused, opened his mouth, then sighed, "Ah, so you are the true disciples of the Sacred Lands. You may enter freely, do not mind this old man."

The other talents were not surprised; it was to be expected. A force with a great master was referred to as a Sacred Land; which ordinary force would dare offend them?

"Yanyun boy, quickly show off your skills! If you can win that woman over, you, the low-ranking young lord, might even rise into the top three!" Wang Ye teased.

"Coarse! Beauties are meant to be admired, not used as bargaining chips! Approaching with ulterior motives will only taint that purity it's a desecration of something beautiful!" Yanyun Fei retorted, appearing embarrassed to be associated with such notions.

"You wild Daoist, while your mouth is unpleasant, I don't want to collect your corpse. I've heard that the Island Master of Hundred Flowers has arrived in Lingchuan..."

Hearing this last remark, Wang Ye swallowed back the words on his lips. He secretly lamented that associating with such a fool nearly led him to blunder.

While listening to the banter between the two, Li Sheng shook his head and stepped forward. He had not been lost in thought but was actually sending a message to his senior sister through the stone. After waiting for dozens of breaths without a response, he decided to force his way in.

He was confident that he could defeat an ordinary master in three moves, and annihilate one in five.

Seeing Li Sheng move forward, Wang Ye asked in confusion, "What is Brother Li doing?"

"Challenging!" Li Sheng replied calmly without looking back, his tone as casual as if he were drinking water.

"Brother Li truly has a firm heart. Leaving aside the beauties, you choose to engage in a challenge instead how embarrassing for me. No, I must take some time to enjoy the beauties to soothe my fallen spirit," Yanyun Fei lamented.

"Tsk, you know your spirit is fallen?"

"Vulgar!"

The two exchanged their habitual jabs and looked ahead, curious about who Li Sheng would choose to battle.

Li Sheng walked steadily, soon moving out of the crowd and approaching the team led by the true disciples of the Sacred Lands.

"Is Brother Li really challenging the true disciples of the Sacred Lands? Foolish... To become a true disciple of a Sacred Land, one must at least condense two Earth-level Divine Seeds. They are only slightly inferior to ordinary masters," Yanyun Fei pointed out.

"Wait, it looks like Brother Li is trying to blend in with them. Truly... a genius! Why didn't I think of that?" Wang Ye clapped in admiration, wanting to follow but realizing that the two parties were already close to entering the valley, making it too conspicuous.

At the valley entrance, Li Sheng calmly kept up with the crowd, appearing as though he were the leader.

The black-clad master noticed Li Sheng catching up but assumed he was with one of the two parties, so he did not question him.

As the distance closed, Li Sheng was surprised to find that they did not attempt to stop him.

At this moment, the red-robed young man in front turned his head and looked at Li Sheng in confusion.

Li Sheng calmly nodded, and as he passed by the old man in black, a golden sphere appeared, transforming into a dazzling flash of golden lightning.

Sensing the energy fluctuation, the old man instinctively turned to look, and a streak of golden light suddenly expanded in his pupils.