Chapter 390: The Sixty-Year Trial

The Treasure Ship had just begun to accelerate for a short while when Chen Zi Ya arrived; since the journey had only just commenced, her spirits were still quite high.

She specifically dragged Lin Zhangqing out onto the deck below to watch Qingyun City gradually shrinking beneath them; estimating that they would not be returning in the short term, she instead felt a touch of nostalgia.

Lin Zhangqing, meanwhile, told Chen Zi Ya about Hu Yunna and Zhao Mingxia visiting Listening to the Wind Cottage as guests yesterday.

Now that the two of them were Dao Companions, such matters ought to be known by the mistress of the house; just as he was speaking, Hu Yunna and Zhao Mingxia happened to arrive as well.

The three female cultivators together livened things up again; after everyone gazed at the scenery outside for a while, they returned to Lin Zhangqing's room.

Subsequently, Chen Zi Ya began taking a Tea Set out of her Storage Bag and arranging it; she was preparing to brew tea to entertain her guests.

At this moment, Zhao Mingxia said with a grin, "I haven't yet formally congratulated Senior Brother Lin and Senior Sister Chen on joyfully binding themselves as Dao Companions! Congratulations! Congratulations! But you two quietly became Dao Companions without a word; don't you owe us a wedding banquet? When do you plan to make it up to us?"

Hu Yunna also smiled and nodded; after last night, she had adjusted much within herself—at the very least, she knew that in front of Chen Zi Ya, she must conceal some of her own emotions.

She opened her mouth to speak, saying, "Exactly! You must properly compensate our wounded hearts! I think one wedding banquet is not enough!"

Chen Zi Ya actually knew that Hu Yunna had feelings for Lin Zhangqing; at the very least, her own Grandmaster, Ziyuan Zhenjun, had once, in the presence of her great-grandmother, attempted to arrange a marriage for Lin Zhangqing.

This matter left the deepest impression on her; at the time, it had frightened her half to death—she estimated that this incident was something she would never forget in her entire life!

Fortunately, now that she and Lin Zhangqing were already Dao Companions, and since everyone were friends besides, she chose not to dwell on it too much.

Thus, while brewing tea, she smiled and said, "My apologies, two Junior Sisters; at that time, things were indeed rather rushed.

Back then, we only invited a few Elders to attend the ceremony; other relatives and friends were not notified at all.

However, this matter was indeed our fault; so this time, once we reach the territory of Xianyin Sect, let us find an opportunity to properly host a banquet for the two of you!

As for Junior Sister Hu feeling that is not enough, then you should go find your 'Senior Brother Gao' and let him properly compensate you!"

When Chen Zi Ya said this, everyone burst into laughter, because Hu Yunna had always addressed Lin Zhangqing as 'Senior Brother Gao' and had never changed it.

At this moment, Lin Zhangqing did not know what to say, so he merely chuckled dryly a few times before inviting everyone to drink tea.

Fortunately, at this time, after drinking the tea, Zhao Mingxia spoke again, "It seems last time we were also in a room on this Treasure Ship; back then, it was to divide the spoils of war.

I never expected that now we have gathered here again, heading together to roam Xuan Yan; it truly was not easy; in the future, we shall rely on Senior Brother for much care!"

Lin Zhangqing knew she was referring to the matter of Extreme Foundation Establishment, so he said cheerfully, "We are all good friends; there is no need for such polite words; once we arrive there, the few of us will support one another!"

Lin Zhangqing's formidable strength was something all of them had witnessed with their own eyes.

Back then inside the Ziyang Secret Realm, he was an existence that swept through the Qi Refining stage invincibly; now that he had reached the Spiritual Energy Refining Realm, they believed he would certainly not be inferior.

Actually, upon arriving there, Lin Zhangqing already had a preliminary plan of his own; he would not stay too long within Qingyun Sect's territory; after adapting for a period, he would depart to roam Xuan Yan Continent thoroughly on his own; his goal in coming this time was very clear: to acquire resources.

This included resources for Lin Zhangliu's advancement, as well as resources for his own and his family's future breakthroughs; these were all his objectives.

Of course, before Lin Zhangqing departed, he would definitely leave Chen Zi Ya with sufficient means of self-protection; otherwise, he would certainly not dare to leave so casually.

If anything were to happen to her, he would have no way to account to his grandmother, Chen Jieyi, nor to his own family; therefore, no matter what, he must guarantee Chen Zi Ya's safety.

If, by that time, Chen Zi Ya and the other two formed a small team and did not leave the sphere of influence of Qingyun Sect, there should not be any great danger.

At this moment, Hu Yunna spoke, saying, "This time I heard from my Grandmaster that after we arrive on Xuan Yan Continent, there may be an Opportunity.

However, since it is jointly controlled by more than ten nearby sects, the number of people entering each time is considerable.

If one's Cultivation Base is too low, or one's methods too weak, entering would be tantamount to seeking death; thus, I estimate that among the few of us, perhaps only Senior Brother Gao stands a chance!

Furthermore, I heard that one must pass through a selection by the Sect before having any possibility of participating."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zi Ya and Zhao Mingxia felt a bit disappointed, knowing that with their strength, contending for such an Opportunity would be far too dangerous.

Lin Zhangqing, however, felt a stir in his heart upon hearing this; if it were competition among peers, he would certainly not fear it; even against a Cultivator of the Purple Mansion Stage, he would dare to clash.

But the problem was, he was not an official Disciple of Qingyun Sect; by that time, he did not yet know whether he would even have the qualification to participate in the struggle for the Opportunity! At this moment, Lin Zhangqing hastily said, "Junior Sister Hu, could you describe the Opportunity you mentioned in as much detail as possible?"

Hu Yunna nodded and continued, "Actually, I do not know much either; I only heard a few words from my Grandmaster and Master during Spiritual Sense Enhancement Timing.

It seems to be some kind of Secret Realm that appears only once every sixty years, and Cultivators of the Qi Refining stage, Spiritual Energy Refining Realm, and Purple Mansion Stage can all enter.

Of course, Cultivators of different realms will appear in different areas; I heard that the Secret Realm is extremely vast, and under normal circumstances, there will be no intersection between them.

It seems that from a very long time ago, some great sect specifically created this Secret Realm for its disciples to undergo a Trial.

There are not many restrictions on entering, but if one wishes to exit, one must, within a prescribed time limit, kill a certain number of same-rank Demon Beasts and obtain the Demon Cores from within their bodies.

Therefore, participating in the struggle for such an Opportunity; if one's Cultivation Base is low and methods weak, entering is simply seeking death; there are absolutely no rules inside; fighting one another for Demon Cores is a very common occurrence."

Hearing this, Zhao Mingxia could not help but ask, "Senior Sister Hu, you have said so much, yet you still haven't told us what the Opportunity actually is?"

Hu Yunna shook her head and said, "I truly do not know this; it seems the final result is related to Demon Cores and Cultivation Base! At the time, knowing I certainly could not participate, I did not listen very carefully!

However, since it is a Trial for disciples and sect members, I feel there must be corresponding rewards; presumably, this is the Opportunity to be contended for! These details should be explained to us in due course; after all, there are still many Ordinary Disciples who do not know yet!"

(End of Chapter)