Chapter 52: The Grand Opening of the Assembly

Half a month later, in the early morning.

During these half a month, the city of Buyue was bustling with activity. People from the surrounding cities and various forces and sects had all come to this city, making this already prosperous city in the southern part of the Da'an Dynasty even more vibrant.

On the streets, people came and went, creating a lively scene. Occasionally, young men and women with weapons at their waists would pass by, always causing a stir of surprise.

"That emblem, it must belong to the Liu family from Liuzhen, right? I heard that the eldest son of the Liu family reached the ninth level of Body Forging many years ago. After so many years, he must have reached the Ninth Rank Martial Artist stage, right? Otherwise, why would he come to the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly?"

"Tsk! So what if he's a Ninth Rank Martial Artist? This year, I think the winner will definitely be Du Fei from the Du family! And it's said that Du Han and Du Qian will also participate in the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly. With these three geniuses working together, how could anyone else have a chance to win?"

"That's hard to say! It's said that Du Fei's strength lies in his Alchemy Master identity. Don't you know the peculiarities of the Xuan You Secret Realm? Come, let me tell you!"

"Tsk, you little scoundrel, didn't you just hide at the entrance of the Xuan You Secret Realm for half a month back then? Why are you acting so smug?"

"Damn! What are you talking about!"

"Don't pay attention to those two idiots. But to say that the Du family will definitely win this time, it's not certain. The Du family has been too high-profile lately, standing at the center of controversy. Whether it's the Lian family, the Gong Sun family, or other forces, they probably see the Du family as a thorn in their side. Although there aren't many, there are still a few talented individuals in other forces. If they work together, the Du family might just be sending meat to the dogs this time!"

"That's hard to say! The results of the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly have always been unexpected. Speaking of which, what are the odds from the underground bookies this time?"

"According to the rumors, the odds for Du Fei are 1:1, but that was last night. Today, it's 1:3!"

"How could this happen!"

"It's said that someone got some insider information. The Lian family has found three Ninth Rank Martial Artists to participate in the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly. Du Fei probably won't come out, after all, his strength is only at the Ninth Rank Martial Artist stage!"

"Is that so? Then I should change my bet and consider other options!"

Amidst the various discussions, the other factions didn't pay much attention. After all, compared to the street gossip, they were more concerned about the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly itself.

Except for some martial artists with no background, others didn't bother to investigate these rumors.

About a hundred miles east of Buyue City, there was a continuous range of mountains. After entering the mountains for a few dozen meters, one could faintly see a thin mist.

In front of the mist, there was a huge platform made of green stone. At this moment, countless people were standing on the platform, clearly divided into different groups. Among them, some were sitting and some were standing, and in the center were the three major forces of Buyue City.

This place was the entrance to the Xuan You Secret Realm. It was said that an ancestor of Buyue City accidentally entered this mist and discovered the Xuan You Secret Realm.

The climate here was very peculiar, with mist covering the area year-round. Only once every three years, for half a month, would the dense mist become slightly thinner. Only during this time could people enter the Xuan You Secret Realm. At other times, it would be impossible to enter, as finding anything in the dense mist would be extremely difficult.

During this half month, anyone from the major forces who hadn't entered before had the right to enter the Xuan You Secret Realm, and no one would stop them.

However, the major forces usually sent their elite descendants.

After all, the Xuan You Secret Realm was full of dangers and wasn't a place where just anyone could come and go freely.

Ordinary people entering would only end up dying and gain nothing.

At this moment, Du Fei stood quietly with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, deep in thought. Beside him, Du Qian remained silent, while Du Han was already wandering around the platform with a smile, constantly networking with people from various forces.

At this moment, countless eyes were on Du Fei, and there were whispers everywhere.

"Is that Du Fei from the Du family? It's said that he is the most arrogant and domineering person in Buyue City, even surpassing Du Han."

"Even Lian Zhen was killed by him. So, the Lian family doesn't have any outstanding figures to participate in the Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly this time?"

"Maybe it's all just hype. Look at his age; what could he possibly be capable of? He's probably only at the seventh level of Body Forging! With such strength, entering the Xuan You Secret Realm is no different from seeking death."

The news of Du Fei killing Lian Zhen had already spread throughout Buyue City. However, for some unknown reason, the fact that he had killed a martial artist from the Long family was ignored by the major and minor forces in Buyue City.

Therefore, the people from other forces were unaware of this.

When they heard these discussions, those who had seen Du Fei's abilities sneered inwardly.

If they underestimated this young man, many people would regret it.

Du Fei ignored the discussions and continued to think. After a moment, he sighed softly.

Du Qian's beautiful eyes focused on him. After a moment, she smiled faintly and said, "What are you thinking about?"

Du Fei glanced around and then said slowly, "I'm thinking about how many people will survive and walk out of the Xuan You Secret Realm after today."

"Are you planning to go on a killing spree, Master Du Fei? If so, please spare me," Du Qian smiled, seemingly deep in thought.

"At that time, you'll have to spare me," Du Fei patted his hands and said slowly.

He was also extremely cautious around Du Qian.

It was only recently that he learned that this low-profile girl was a legendary martial arts prodigy, already at the Intermediate Ninth Rank Martial Artist stage, and she could understand any martial technique she learned. She had basically mastered all the martial techniques of the Du family.

If she weren't so low-profile, Du Han probably wouldn't have been considered the top person in the Du family for so many years.

For such a person, he had to be extremely cautious.

If Du Qian decided to eliminate him in the Xuan You Secret Realm, it would be a huge problem.

"Ha ha, Cousin Du Fei, Sister Du Qian, what are you two talking about? There are so many young heroes here; why don't you get to know them?" Du Han walked back and stood in front of them, flicking his fan with a light smile.

Du Qian only nodded slightly and didn't say much, seemingly indifferent to Du Han.

This action made Du Han's eyes flash with a strange light, but he still smiled and said nothing.

Seeing this, Du Fei didn't say anything either, just smiled and said, "Big Brother, everyone here is a potential opponent... Even if we build good relationships with them, they won't show mercy when the time comes. It would be counterproductive to have such connections, so why bother?"

"Ha ha, Cousin, you don't understand." Du Han flicked his fan a few times, "Although everyone is an opponent in this Xuan You Secret Realm Assembly, what about after? As a thousand-year-old family, the Du family needs to maintain its position. Making friends with young heroes is always a good thing... Come, let me introduce a few people to you two!"

"This is Bai Yi, the young master of the Bai family. The Bai family has a special status in Buyue City, so you probably haven't met him before." Du Han casually pulled over a person and said softly.

"Bai Yi?" Du Fei's face showed a faint, almost imperceptible smile, "I've heard a lot about you. If we meet in the Xuan You Secret Realm, please take care of me!"

Bai Yi also had a cold expression, nodded slowly, and clasped his hands, "Not at all! I can't compare to the heroes of the Du family. When we meet, please show mercy!"

After saying this, his eyes swept over and landed on Du Qian, his eyes brightening, "This must be the legendary Miss Du Qian. It's an honor to meet you!"

Hearing this, Du Qian frowned slightly, nodded after a moment, and then turned to Du Fei, saying faintly, "There are too many people here. I don't like it. Let's go over there."

Hearing this, a hint of resentment flashed in Bai Yi's eyes. He then seemed to look at Du Fei deeply and smiled faintly, "Since Miss Du Qian prefers quiet, I won't disturb you. Goodbye!"

With that, Bai Yi left with a casual wave of his hand.

Du Han also looked at Du Fei strangely and smiled, "Sister Du Qian is usually cold, but she seems to favor you, Cousin Du Fei. Honestly, I'm quite envious!"

"Ha ha, Big Brother Du Han, you're joking!" Du Fei also made some polite remarks, but inwardly he shook his head.

Was he really destined for a love disaster, offending many people because of women? This time, it was because of Du Qian, not Xiao Ai.

"Ha ha, since Sister Du Qian doesn't like crowds, I'll just introduce a few people casually."

"Look, that black-clad man over there is Ba Han from the Blood Wolf Gang. He is ruthless and cruel, never showing mercy, and enjoys torturing young girls. He's a formidable opponent."

"That one in white is Zhu Le from the White Gate. He considers himself a ladies' man and is well-known in the area around Buyue City. However, he has ruined many women's reputations, so he has offended many people, but his strength is quite good."

"This one is..."

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