"Hmph!"
Leaving behind a cold snort, the seven peerless prodigies charged into the Mist Glow Secret Realm and vanished from sight.
Upon entering, they found themselves in a vast, open wilderness, majestic and boundless, with countless mountains and valleys.
Moreover, Emperor Dao laws permeated the area, appropriately suppressing part of one's cultivation to maintain the eternal indestructibility of the Mist Glow Secret Realm.
Faintly, from the boundless expanse, one could sense the coexistence of numerous dangerous auras, causing the expressions of many trial participants to change slightly upon entry. Even some young generation's supremes wore solemn expressions.
The Mist Glow Secret Realm, a supreme trial realm once opened by an Emperor, was created specifically for Emperor Sons and Daughters or the strongest young supremes. Naturally, it was filled with countless dangers.
Of course, after being modified by the guardians of the Supreme Ancient Path, those dangers had been greatly reduced. At the very least, those Quasi-Young Supreme Beings who were just a step away from reaching the young supreme level were qualified to participate. As long as they were careful, they wouldn't perish within.
However, there were still one hundred and eight Trial Creatures present, each one terrifying, at the Great Power level, corresponding to the cultivator's cultivation. Among them, thirty-six were even at the young supreme level.
To pass the Supreme Trial, one needed to at least kill one Trial Creature and obtain that kind of Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal from them.
Furthermore, this Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal was also a supreme treasure of the Great Dao, containing the essence of the Dao, capable of aiding one in comprehending the Dao and cultivating.
The more powerful the Trial Creature, the purer and more potent the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal within its body, containing a stronger essence of the Dao. It could even allow one to comprehend the Great Dao of the Monarch realm.
Upon entering the Mist Glow Secret Realm, one would be randomly sent to different areas.
The one hundred and eight Trial Creatures would also randomly appear in different locations within the Mist Glow Secret Realm. If one was unlucky, they might even encounter a young supreme-level Trial Creature right from the start.
Whoosh—
Above a thousand-island lake, Ye Chen, Abenur, Mo Haishen, and Luo Guyun appeared simultaneously. They were not separated by random teleportation because Ye Chen had used a technique to store the other three within his Chaos Cauldron, hence this outcome.
"Let's go!"
As soon as they arrived, Ye Chen directly charged toward the Central Land of the Mist Glow Secret Realm.
The true target was still the area spanning a hundred thousand li in the center of the Mist Glow Secret Realm. According to City Lord Hongtian's information, that mysterious Ancient Coffin was located in the Central Land of the Mist Glow Secret Realm.
As for the so-called Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystals, Ye Chen paid them no mind at all.
Although the Mist Glow Secret Realm had Emperor Dao laws suppressing the cultivators' cultivation, the suppression wasn't excessive. Ye Chen and the others still had brilliant divine light swirling around their bodies as they flashed across the sky like lightning, heading toward the Central Land.
Roar—
Suddenly, a giant as tall as the heavens appeared, descending before Ye Chen and the others, blocking their path.
"Great Power third heaven, Quasi-Young Supreme Being level!"
With a single glance, Ye Chen saw through this giant's level. It was one of the one hundred and eight Trial Creatures, quite powerful.
However, Ye Chen didn't move. Behind him, Mo Haishen flashed forward like lightning, displaying the combat power of an Advanced Young Supreme Being.
Roar—
Sensing Mo Haishen's level, the Quasi-Young Supreme Being level giant Trial Creature's aura suddenly surged, also reaching the Great Power sixth heaven.
"Impressive! These Trial Creatures indeed vary depending on the person. The Trial Creature's level matches the trial participant's level!" Luo Guyun sighed lightly.
Boom—
Following an earth-shattering roar, the Quasi-Young Supreme Being level Trial Creature was easily killed, its body shattered to pieces.
Even though the giant Trial Creature's level had risen to match Mo Haishen's Great Power sixth heaven, it was useless. The gap between the Quasi-Young Supreme Being level and the Advanced Young Supreme Being level was too vast, rendering the giant Trial Creature far from being a match.
Mo Haishen retracted his aura, a blue light clinging to him. In his hand appeared a fist-sized diamond-shaped crystal, densely covered with Dao patterns, with Dao light flowing around it. This was the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal, containing a rich essence of the Dao that could aid one in comprehending the Dao.
"Master!"
Mo Haishen offered the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal to Ye Chen, but the latter shook his head slightly at him. "Since you killed it and obtained it, it is yours."
Hearing this, Mo Haishen was delighted. Even for an Advanced Young Supreme Being like him, this Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal was enough to stir his heart.
Then, Ye Chen addressed the three of them. "The three of you need not follow by my side either. You can each go hunt those Trial Creatures to obtain Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystals for Dao comprehension."
"But—" Abenur was about to speak, but Ye Chen stopped her. "No one can harm me. You all may go."
His calm words carried absolute confidence in his own strength.
Hearing this, Abenur also knew her master's mind was made up. The other two understood as well. If there was something even their master couldn't handle, their combined efforts would be useless.
Immediately, the group split up.
Ye Chen headed for the Central Land of the Mist Glow Secret Realm, while the other three went to hunt the Trial Creatures.
Whoosh—
Ye Chen took a step, instantly traversing countless mountains and valleys, flashing like lightning toward the location of the Central Land.
The journey was smooth. Ye Chen's previous display of strength had intimidated many. Daring to slap the second of the Supreme Three Heroes, no one dared to easily offend him.
Moreover, he had indeed displayed astonishing combat power. On the way, he encountered an Elementary Young Supreme Being level Trial Creature at the fourth heaven. It was a giant Heavenly Peng demon, ten thousand li long. When it spread its wings, it blotted out the sky and sun, casting a massive shadow on the ground as it charged toward Ye Chen.
This Heavenly Peng demon Trial Creature had even hunted several Quasi-Young Supreme Being powerhouses along the way. Even some Elementary Young Supreme Beings, who hadn't been in the Great Power realm for long—only at the second or third heaven—found it difficult to defeat this same-realm, Great Power third heaven Heavenly Peng demon and often avoided it.
It could be said that among the one hundred and eight Trial Creatures, this one was considered a standout, with a sufficiently high realm.
However, under the dumbfounded gazes of many, they saw Ye Chen's figure dart across ten thousand li, flashing past the Heavenly Peng creature in an instant.
Then, following a shrill, miserable cry, that ten-thousand-li-long Heavenly Peng Trial Creature's massive body was torn apart, exploding directly. Blood rain scattered, and a Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal the size of a human head appeared, grabbed by Ye Chen in his palm before he vanished.
Although that Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystal was quite tempting, Ye Chen's strength was also undeniably displayed. Easily killing an Elementary Young Supreme Being level Trial Creature at the fourth heaven—how could others compare?
Half a day later, Ye Chen arrived at the central region like the wind. That area spanned three hundred thousand li. In the past, Ye Chen could have scanned and detected everything within a single divine thought, but the Mist Glow Secret Realm had Emperor Dao law restrictions. Ye Chen's Chaos divine sense was also greatly limited, making it difficult to perceive everything completely.
However, he soon found that mysterious Ancient Coffin, located between nine divine peaks in the center. Each divine peak stretched for ten thousand li, vast and majestic, with an unparalleled aura, like dragons lurking within the earth, a breathtaking sight.
Moreover, Ye Chen clearly sensed that atop each of the nine mountain peaks stood a Trial Creature. Some had three heads and six arms, others had human bodies with snake tails, or tiger, dragon, and lion heads, etc. Each one was an exotic being, and at the very least, they were at the Advanced Young Supreme Being level. Their realm auras fluctuated, varying depending on the person.
"Nine Advanced Young Supreme Beings. This is somewhat troublesome."
Ye Chen frowned slightly. Even though he was the strongest young supreme who had perfected all major realms to the tenth heaven's Great Perfection, simultaneously dealing with nine Advanced Young Supreme Beings wasn't as easy as imagined.
However, the nine Advanced Young Supreme Being level Trial Creatures were all perched on their respective divine peak altars, motionless. It seemed as long as one didn't step between the nine peaks, they wouldn't move or attack.
Boom! Boom! Boom!—
At this moment, intense battle fluctuations erupted in the distance, followed by several tragic, brilliant blood lights sweeping through the Mist Glow Secret Realm.
From within, seven supremely powerful figures charged out. Twelve massive Trial Creatures were shattered to pieces, falling from the high sky and crashing onto the ground, causing countless mountains among the myriad peaks to collapse with thunderous roars. Dust billowed and smoke rolled, with only the seven figures standing majestically in the sky, drawing the attention of all sides.
The seven peerless prodigies!
Twelve Nine Heavens Mysterious Crystals, each the size of a human head, flew out and landed in the hands of the seven peerless prodigies, spinning nimbly and radiating blazing Dao light.
"So strong!"
"Twelve Elementary Young Supreme Being level Trial Creatures were actually killed after holding out for only such a short while."
"Truly worthy of being the descendants or direct disciples of Emperor Sons and Daughters. At the very least, they are supremely talented Advanced Young Supreme Beings."
Within the Mist Glow Secret Realm, many trial geniuses sighed lightly. After witnessing the seven's strength, they admitted they were far inferior.
They had to acknowledge that as descendants or direct disciples of Emperor Sons and Daughters, their strength was indeed astonishing, excessively powerful. In such a short time, they had successfully killed twelve Elementary Young Supreme Being level Trial Creatures.
If it were others, they would likely need a fierce battle to truly and arduously kill them.
"Alright, the obstructors have been killed. Now, only that Ancient Coffin in the Central Land remains!"
The seven peerless prodigies all looked toward the mysterious Ancient Coffin surrounded by nine mountain peaks in the Central Land, their eyes shooting out blazing light.
Naturally, their arrival at Mist Glow Pass this time wasn't for any Supreme Trial. Under the arrangements of their fathers, masters, or teachers, they could undergo such trials, perhaps even better ones. Why bother rushing back here?
The true purpose of all this was for this Ancient Coffin, which appeared flowing with the power of time, suspected to have emerged from the most mysterious River of Time. Even the Emperor Sons and Daughters and the other strongest young supremes deep within the Ten Heavens Realm were startled.
If they weren't restricted from leaving the Ten Heavens Realm, they would have personally taken action long ago.
Nevertheless, they had made separate arrangements. These seven had come for this reason. It seemed other people sent by Emperor Sons and Daughters were also on their way, just not fully arrived yet. These seven were merely a step ahead.
Naturally, for now, the seven were only temporarily allied. They all knew about the Supreme Trial within the Mist Glow Secret Realm and were cooperating to better deal with the nine most terrifying Trial Creatures on the nine divine peaks.
As for who would ultimately obtain the Ancient Coffin, they would rely on their own means when the time came.
Suddenly, all seven simultaneously focused their gazes, because they had all discovered Ye Chen's presence.