At this moment.
Above Tianhuang Star, the spatial portal leading into the Divine Fall Land shimmered with dazzling, resplendent light.
Around this portal sat numerous figures.
The experts who had escorted their disciples to the Divine Fall Land for their trials were patiently waiting.
"Heh, there's still one day left. This opening of the Divine Fall Land will soon be over. Those young talents are about to emerge."
"I wonder how fruitful this expedition will be for the young talents of our sect? I'm somewhat looking forward to it."
Quite a few experts were discussing amongst themselves.
"What I care about most is whether anyone will manage to bring out a Demigod Elixir or the Heavenly Dao Tower from this opening of the Divine Fall Land."
Suddenly, an elder spoke up.
The Demigod Elixir!
The Heavenly Dao Tower!
Immediately, the surrounding experts perked up, their eyes gleaming sharply.
It could be said that before this expedition into the Divine Fall Land, disciples from every faction and clan had been instructed by their higher-ups to pay special attention to both the Demigod Elixir and the Heavenly Dao Tower.
If they could find and retrieve these two supreme treasures, it would count as a great merit!
Especially the powerful factions from various star domains—they had all secretly arranged for their young geniuses to bring an Innate Treasure into the Divine Fall Land.
The goal was to increase their competitiveness, preparing them to vie for the Demigod Elixir and the Heavenly Dao Tower.
"Elder Ou, it is said that based on Venerable Baiyun of your Tianji Sect's divination, the Divine Fall Land is one of the three most likely places where the Heavenly Dao Tower could be found. Is this true?"
Suddenly, a burly, middle-aged man turned his gaze toward a grey-robed elder and asked.
This grey-robed elder's robe was embroidered with a tortoiseshell pattern. He was a Tianji Sect Elder, responsible for leading their disciples to the Divine Fall Land this time.
Upon hearing this, the surrounding experts all turned their attention toward Elder Ou.
Venerable Baiyun's divination arts were not only famous throughout the Xuanhuang Star Domain; his reputation also spread across several neighboring star domains.
"Elder Wu, that is correct. Our Sect Elder Baiyun did indeed conduct a divination regarding the whereabouts of the Heavenly Dao Tower. The Divine Fall Land is indeed one of the places where the tower is most likely to reside. However, that was merely a divination, not a definitive conclusion. Whether the Heavenly Dao Tower is actually within the Divine Fall Land or not, or even if it is, whether it will appear during this opening, is hard to say."
Elder Ou nodded in reply.
The burly middle-aged man who asked the question was none other than Wu Qilang of the Wu Clan from the Xuanhuang Star Domain—a famous expert within the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
"A divined conclusion isn't necessarily final. But Venerable Baiyun's divination arts are peerless in the world. Any conclusion he draws cannot be far from the truth. In other words, there is still a strong possibility that the Heavenly Dao Tower resides within the Divine Fall Land."
Wu Qilang declared.
"Heheh, both the Demigod Elixir and the Heavenly Dao Tower are supreme treasures of our cosmic starry skies. They are not possessions for just anyone. We'll have to wait and see. If the young talents of our major factions bring out these two treasures, then there's nothing more to be said. However, if some disciples from minor factions get lucky and obtain them, even if they manage to bring them out, they might not necessarily have the chance to leave Tianhuang Star alive."
Wu Qilang added with a cold laugh.
Those who heard his words couldn't help but feel a chill.
Wu Qilang's meaning was clear: even if some young martial artist managed to bring out the Demigod Elixir or the Heavenly Dao Tower, it would likely be difficult for them to depart Tianhuang Star safely. A fierce struggle was certain to ensue!
"Hahaha… Well said! Indeed, such precious treasures as the Demigod Elixir and the Heavenly Dao Tower aren't meant for just any random dogs and cats. Only those of us from major factions are qualified to possess them."
An old man with a fierce aura laughed heartily.
Everyone looked over, recognizing this elder as an expert from the Tongtian Sect of the Tianma Star Domain, surnamed Yuchi and commonly called Elder Yuchi.
Listening to Wu Qilang and Elder Yuchi's words, the experts from the other major forces also eyed each other with profound gazes.
Indeed, if someone truly managed to bring out the Demigod Elixir or the Heavenly Dao Tower, there would undoubtedly be another fierce and epic struggle.
No one would willingly give up such supreme treasures!
Those from the weaker factions sighed inwardly, understanding that even if their disciples managed to bring them out, they would likely be unable to hold onto them and would instead invite disaster.
Such, however, was the world of martial artists—a world of survival of the fittest!
For a moment, the atmosphere began to grow tense.
"There's still one day left. Let's wait a little longer," someone suggested.
However, just at that moment…
Boom…!
The spatial portal suddenly began to tremble faintly. Waves of spatial-temporal energy transmitted from within the portal, causing the surrounding space to warp slightly.
Immediately, all eyes were drawn to it.
"It seems someone is coming out early!" someone cried out softly.
The next moment…
Swish! Swish!
One young martial artist after another continuously stepped out from within the portal.
"They're our clan's disciples! They're coming out! Good, good! It's fine as long as they return safely!"
"Our sect's disciples are also out!"
Immediately, numerous experts rushed forward to welcome their own faction's disciples.
Simultaneously, powerful waves of Soul Power swept towards these newly emerged young martial artists to sense them.
These were powerful experts searching the young martial artists!
In front of such powerful experts, the treasures within these young martial artists' spatial rings were almost entirely laid bare!
"Princess of Jiuli!"
Suddenly, a great general clad in full armor called out loudly, striding forward to meet a group of young martial artists who had just appeared.
Marshal Tianpeng of the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty!
Leading this group of young martial artists was a stunning woman in a purple dress—none other than the Princess of Jiuli!
"Greetings upon the Princess's safe return!" Marshal Tianpeng announced in a clear voice.
Simultaneously, Marshal Tianpeng waved his hand. A golden great seal flew out, bursting forth with rolling golden radiance that enveloped all the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty young martial artists under its light.
Immediately, the surrounding experts discovered their Soul Power perception could no longer approach the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty group.
An Innate Treasure!
Everyone stared at that golden seal, wary.
This Marshal Tianpeng was an Imperial Realm expert. An Imperial Realm expert wielding an Innate Treasure could unleash terrifying power. Thus, none dared to provoke him lightly.
"Princess, more than five hundred young talents from our Nine Li Imperial Dynasty entered. Only a little over a hundred have come out so far. Are the rest still inside? That's right, there is still one day until the Divine Fall Land closes. Letting them stay inside an extra day might allow for greater gains," Marshal Tianpeng inquired.
"No. Those of our Nine Li Imperial Dynasty… only these two hundred or so remain. The others… are all dead."
The Princess of Jiuli shook her head.
At this very moment…
"Seventh Uncle!"
A group of young martial artists emerged from the spatial portal, led by none other than Wu Kun. As soon as he stepped out, he cried out.
"Haha! Our Wu Clan's young geniuses are also out!"
Wu Qilang laughed heartily and strode forward to meet them.
"Hm? Wu Kun, over six hundred of our Wu Clan's young disciples entered. Why have only eighty-some emerged? Where are the others? Couldn't you wait for them before coming out?"
Wu Qilang suddenly frowned, speaking in confusion.
"Seventh Uncle, only these of our Wu Clan remain. The others… they all died."
Wu Kun replied with a despondent expression.
"What?! So many died?"
Wu Qilang was shocked.
"Hahaha! Our Tongtian Sect disciples are also out! Hm? Wu Ziwei, what happened to you? You've lost an arm and a leg!"
An old man with a fierce aura laughed heartily as he walked towards the spatial portal to greet a group of young martial artists who had just appeared. But the next moment, the old man froze in place.
"Elder Yuchi! You must uphold justice for me and avenge me!"
A man clad in golden battle armor, missing one arm and one leg, roared furiously.