Chapter 87

Shen Xiang pouted and said, "Didn't you hear what that woman said just now? And I already told you, she is my fiancée!"

Xue Xianxian's name was well-known among the martial arts sects of the Chenwu Continent, for she was a True Martial Realm warrior at the age of fifteen!

Shen Xiang had only learned this a few days ago, realizing he was far behind Xue Xianxian.

"Bastard... Bastard, how could such a good girl be willing to marry you?" Zhu Rong, with a jealous look, shook Shen Xiang's body, clearly wanting to punch him.

Shen Xiang's injuries healed quickly. After the Elder Dan left, the others came to Shen Xiang's side, showing concern and respect in their eyes, saying things like they would seek his guidance when the opportunity arose...

Only three people, Yun Xiaodao, Shen Xiang, and Zhang De, made it to the third assessment. Although they were of different ages, they were all good friends, hoping the third assessment wouldn't involve fighting each other, as that would be too cruel.

Shen Xiang was now meditating, with half an hour of rest time left. He was thinking about who the Elder Dan really was.

"Sister Mei Yao, Sister You You, do you have any leads?" Shen Xiang asked.

"No, but it's not necessarily a woman you know. You should know that women's hearts are hard to fathom. It could be because of a look you gave her, or some actions that left a bad impression, making her hate you. Or perhaps she really cares about you and wants you to be tempered in the outer sect," Su Mei Yao said.

"This woman is quite powerful, she has a Fire Soul! If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Purple Moon Fire Soul," Bai You You said.

"That's right, it must be the Purple Moon Fire Soul. Legend has it that the moon suddenly turned purple, shooting a beam of light to the mortal world, which was then engulfed in purple flames for 490,000 years. After the fire died out, the mortal world was filled with life, plants, and trees, giving birth to various forms of life! The Purple Moon Fire Soul, known as the Fire of Life, was born during that time, but that's a legend of the Purple Moon Realm! Could that woman be from the Purple Moon Realm?" Su Mei Yao said.

Shen Xiang didn't expect a Fire Soul to have such a significant background. He secretly confirmed that Su Mei Yao and Bai You You had traveled through many mortal worlds.

"I don't know, I'll ask her when I marry her," Shen Xiang chuckled.

"Who knows when that will be. This woman might be at the Nirvana Realm, the pinnacle of the mortal world," Su Mei Yao said.

After recovering from his injuries, Shen Xiang was pleasantly surprised to find his physical body had become much stronger, and his true qi had significantly increased. The true qi had been compressed during the ordeal, improving its quality.

Such a noticeable improvement in such a short time made Shen Xiang secretly amazed. He began to doubt whether the Elder Dan had any ill intentions, perhaps just wanting to temper him, albeit with overly strict and extreme methods.

"I'll enter the inner sect and then the Grand Alchemy Academy, and then I can enjoy two benefits!" Shen Xiang decided. He suddenly became very curious about the Elder Dan, and to meet her, he had to go to the Grand Alchemy Academy, as she was the dean there.

Shen Xiang, Yun Xiaodao, and Zhang De were led by Zhu Rong to the innermost part of the Taiwu Sect, where they could see many large and small courtyards.

"Number 99 Inner Sect Martial Academy, where are we going?" Yun Xiaodao exclaimed upon seeing a sign.

"To the Elder Academy! I went there when I was your age," Zhu Rong patted his round belly, with a strange smile: "The third assessment isn't as terrifying as the second, but it's still quite difficult. However, passing it will bring many benefits."

To their surprise, they were going to the Elder Academy, where the elders of the Taiwu Sect resided, making Shen Xiang and the others feel a great deal of pressure. Shen Xiang was also worried that his conflict with the Elder Dan might make the entire Elder Academy target him, making it impossible for him to survive in the Taiwu Sect.

"The Grand Master of the Taiwu Sect has been in seclusion for many years, and now it's the Elder Wu who manages the affairs. The Elder Dan is also elusive, rarely appearing to give lectures," Zhu Rong said. "The third assessment is overseen by the Elder Wu."

Elder Wu was the third most important figure in the Taiwu Sect, known for his gentle and approachable nature. Despite being a powerful figure, he had no airs, earning the love of many disciples. This made Shen Xiang and the others feel relieved, at least they wouldn't have to face the unpredictable and temperamental Elder Dan.

"This is the Elder Academy? It's indeed different," Yun Xiaodao said, surprised to find a paradise within the Taiwu Sect. It wasn't just buildings; there were mountains, water, and a vast grassland. Although it was night, the moon and stars illuminated the beautiful scenery.

"Why can't I see these views from outside? And it looks bigger than the Tianmen City outside!" Shen Xiang asked, puzzled.

"Hehe, this is a mystic realm. You can only see the inside clearly when you get close. From a distance, a mysterious force obscures your view, showing only the entrance to the mystic realm," a bald old man with a long white beard and eyebrows suddenly appeared behind Shen Xiang and the others.

Shen Xiang and the others were startled and quickly turned around, seeing the bald old man smiling, his squinted eyes under his long white eyebrows looking very gentle.

A mystic realm is an independent small space, equivalent to a small world, very mysterious. This mystic realm is very large, but invisible from the outside. You can only see it by entering through the entrance. How such mystic realms are formed remains a mystery.

Shen Xiang and the others had heard of mystic realms but never expected the Taiwu Sect to have one, and it was the Elder Academy!

"Elder Wu!" Shen Xiang and the others called out in unison, bowing to the old man.

Elder Wu's name was Wu Kai Ming, responsible for the safety of the Taiwu Sect, handling many important matters. He was a formidable figure, said to have once single-handedly infiltrated a demonic sect to save his disciple.

"No need for formalities," Wu Kai Ming said with a smile. "You are Shen Xiang? Elder Dan asked me to make things difficult for you, but I refused. I don't want to be hated by a disciple. But to be honest, you have some guts, making that woman so angry. Fortunately, her temper isn't too bad, otherwise, if she killed you, we old guys could only scold her on the surface."

This made Zhu Rong, Yun Xiaodao, and the others break out in cold sweat.

Shen Xiang smiled, "So it seems my luck is really good. But now, she probably won't do anything to me, right? In this aspect, did I gain an advantage?"

"Hard to say. This woman's temper is very unpredictable. It's best not to make her hate you further, or you'll be tortured to the point of wishing you were dead," Wu Kai Ming said with a smile, finding Shen Xiang's uniqueness very interesting. Shen Xiang's potential was evident to many, and he managed to pass the assessment despite Elder Dan's deliberate challenges.

"Enough talk. I'll now explain the content of the third assessment. You will be hunting demon beasts in certain areas of this mystic realm. You must each kill three tenth-grade demon beasts within three days! There are many demon beasts here, with strength comparable to yours. If you can complete this, you will pass the third assessment," Elder Wu said.

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