Three days after the end of the Deep Sea Source Pool's qualification test, the lucky sea palaces that managed to participate in the Deep Sea Source Pool were overjoyed and began to prepare their disciples' belongings. However, the surrounding sea palaces didn't seem to be peaceful during these three days. Thirteen sea palaces had vanished into thin air, and all the elders, including the palace masters, were massacred in a single night.
This also caused a huge commotion in the surrounding sea palaces. Many sea palaces had a tacit understanding of the reason behind the disappearance of the thirteen sea palaces. The thirteen sea palaces were essentially unrelated, and the only thing that could link them together was Qin Shi, whom they had betrayed for the sake of benefits. Qin Palace...
During these three days, countless sea palaces felt their hair stand on end, feeling fearful of the Qin Palace that had just been established not long ago.
Three days later, Qin Shi personally destroyed the 13 sea palaces. He did this for the one year he would be away. He wanted to let all the sea palaces in the periphery know the price of offending the Qin Palace. After everything was prepared, he, Li Shu, Lu Peng, Qian Xundao, Mu Xiaoyi, and Tuoba Qiankun set off for the Decimo Palace. This time, the one who benefited the most from the deep sea examination was undoubtedly the Qin Palace. Within one sea palace, there were seven candidates. This had never happened in the periphery before.
When they arrived at the Decimo Palace Hall, it was exceptionally lively. Many sea palaces had personally come to send off their disciples.
And at this moment, when the Qin Palace appeared, many of the sea palaces turned silent. Many of the sea palaces felt fear towards the Qin Palace.
"Haha, Brother Qin." Long Yin greeted Qin Shi with a smile.
Qin Shi had always maintained a respectful distance from Long Yin, so he responded with a faint smile.
Long Yin couldn't help but be startled when he saw this, and then he couldn't help but laugh bitterly. Looks like this Qin Shi is still on guard against me.
"Hmph, what's there to be arrogant about? He's just a poor brat from a poor mountain village!" Long Qi pouted.
"Haha, a poor brat from a poor mountain village will be your man in the future. You'd better think of how to resolve the conflict between you and him. Otherwise, when we return to the palace, even I won't be able to protect you if the empress dowager blames you."
Long Yin bitterly smiled. At this moment, all thirty-three disciples had arrived. The three extra ones were Li Shu, Tuoba Li, and a disciple of the Twin Palace. When all thirty-three of them gathered together, a powerful wave suddenly appeared not far away. In front of the thirty-three people, twenty young men leaped up at this moment.
These 20 youths were all talented. The weakest among them was at the Perfected Domain Realm, and some of them had even touched the shackles of the World Realm. In front of these 20 youths, the other 33 youths were just supporting characters. Looking at the 20 youths, the official script said in a low voice, "Palace Master, these 20 people are the 20 names of the Tenth Palace. These 20 people are the elite disciples of the Tenth Palace, especially those two. One is called Zhang Xin, the grandson of Zhang Yang. It is said that he has reached the Half-step to the World Realm for many years, and the person beside him is even more extraordinary. He is called Zhou Zixuan, the grandson of Zhou Yu. It is said that he has touched the threshold of the World Realm long ago, and it is only a matter of time before he breaks through the World Realm."
Qin Shi was startled when he heard this. He paid more attention to Zhang Xin. That Zhang Xin's strength was not ordinary. He was at the peak of half a step into the World Realm. Even three Qiu Mings would not be a match for him. He could even faintly look down on Huo Yun. What surprised him the most was Zhou Zixuan.
"Haha, I'm afraid it won't be a matter of time. He has already reached the World Realm," said Qin Shi.
"What?
He has already broken through to the World Realm? "
Li Shu exclaimed. He had never seen anyone at such a young World Realm besides the three Long brothers.
At this moment, Zhou Zixuan seemed to be aware of Qin Shi's gaze and met Qin Shi's gaze.
"Zixuan, he is Qin Shi, who has been on the rise recently." Zhang Xin chuckled.
"He is Qin Shi?"
Zhou Zixuan nodded and said coldly, "Haha, I don't care how capable he is, but in front of me, even a dragon will have to coil up."
"Haha, it seems that this kid is going to suffer. Your cultivation is now stronger than Qing Yu and Huo Yun."
Zhang Xin chuckled. "By the way, the ten old guys said that if there's a chance in the Deep Sea Source Pool, we should teach him a lesson and let him know that he can't do as he pleases in the outer region. What do you think about this?"
"Since the old man has spoken, let's find some trouble for him," said Zhou Zixuan coldly.
Zhang Xin's eyes turned cold, and the corners of his mouth rose into a sinister smile.
This scene was seen by Qin Shi. He suddenly looked towards the ten old demons of the Tenth Palace and said with a smile, "Haha, it seems that some people don't want me to be at ease. Do they see me as a thorn in their side?"
"Palace master, Zhou Zixuan and Zhang Xin seem to be hostile towards you."
"It doesn't matter. I might be afraid of their background in the outer region, but when we reach the three thousand inner regions, if they want to die, why would you stop them?"
Qin Shi chuckled. Soon after, his eyes narrowed as he looked at Zhou Zixuan. Zhou Zixuan's talent had indeed shocked him. He licked his lips and smiled. "A true World stage?"
By this time, the twenty from the Tenth Palace had also gathered. Long Yin let out a carefree laugh. Soon after, he gracefully leapt into the air, giving off a very amiable atmosphere. His scholarly aura made the cheeks of several female disciples turn red, and their eyes glazed over. Long Yin placed his hands behind his back and softly chuckled. "Haha, since everyone here is an elite of the outer region, I will first congratulate everyone on obtaining outstanding results in the Deep Sea Source Pool. Let's not waste any more time. I believe that everyone will be very curious about the Deep Sea Source Pool test. Now, please follow me to the three thousand inner regions."
When Long Yin finished speaking, he turned his head and said, "Palace master Zhang Yang, shall we begin?"
In the distance, Zhang Yang respectfully nodded his head. Soon after, the palm of his hand changed slightly, and a sealed teleportation array appeared before him. The ten old demons from the Tenth Palace circulated their Spirit Qi at the same time. The Spirit Qi of the World stage formed a star orbit, gently activating the teleportation array. A giant azure gate appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Everyone, follow me closely. We're setting off." Long Yin smiled and took the lead to enter the giant gate.
At this time, the other 53 disciples followed closely behind. After about three days in this spatial teleportation, everyone finally arrived at the other end of the spatial teleportation.
The other end was a bustling scene. The moment they entered the three thousand inner regions, Qin Shi immediately felt dense Spirit Qi assaulting his face. The Spirit Qi here was even stronger than the Tenth Palace's.
"As expected of the three thousand inner regions. With this Spirit Qi, if we can cultivate for a few years and return to the outer regions, we'll be able to do whatever we want." Many disciples praised.
At this moment, Long Yin said to the disciples, "Everyone, follow me closely. There's only one day left before the deep sea test. I'll bring you guys over now."
Shuttling through the Inner Three Thousand Inner Seas and passing by a few sea palaces, they finally arrived at an extremely steep canyon. Below the canyon hung a huge stone tablet with two huge words carved on it – Dongxuan.
Long Yin stopped when they arrived at the canyon and said, "Haha, everyone, the Dongxuan Canyon is one of the four great canyons leading to the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir. We'll enter in a while, and there's a city called Dark Night City in the canyon. We'll rest here for the night, and tomorrow morning, the Three Pure Ones elders will come to open the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir for us."
"There are four entrances to the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir?"
"Yes, the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir is huge, and it's said that it's big enough to look down on the entire four thousand sea palaces in the outer regions. The Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir is surrounded by four nearby canyons. This is one, and the other three are Western Xuan, Southern Xuan, and Northern Xuan. Among these four, Dongxuan is the weakest, with Northern Xuan being the strongest and Dongxuan the weakest. Dongxuan is mainly used by the outer sea palace disciples to cultivate, while the other three are the essence of the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir. The disciples of the three thousand inner regions are basically allocated to the other three canyons according to their strength," Li Shu said unhappily. "How unfair."
Hearing this, Qin Shi nodded inwardly. There was nothing unfair about this. As the saying went, those who had the ability would get it. As an inner region, they naturally had a unique advantage.
"However, Palace Master, you don't have to be discouraged. This is only the beginning. Once you enter the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir, there's still a chance to change it. Besides the four Profound Valleys, the true core of the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir is the Middle Xuan. That's where the true best of the three thousand inner regions are located. Being able to cultivate there is already amazing," Li Shu said.
"Middle Xuan?" Qin Shi made a mental note. It seemed like the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir wasn't just for cultivation.
At this moment, the group followed Long Yin and the other two into Black Night City. There were many peddlers in Black Night City, mostly selling cultivation treasures, information about the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir, as well as Immortal herbs and Spirit pills. Long Yin smiled and said, "Everyone can walk around and take a look. Who knows, you might find some unexpected harvests. The treasure area of Black Night City isn't a place that ordinary people can come across. It's only open to the public when the Deep Sea Genesis Reservoir opens. There's a high chance that you'll find many rare top grade Spiritual Weapons and Samsara martial arts."
The eyes of many disciples began to burn with excitement. Long Yin no longer disappointed them and said, "Since everyone is interested, let's go take a look. However, this place is filled with crooks and honest folk. Many of the wanted criminals of the three thousand inner regions are here, so everyone should be careful. Besides that, we've already arranged lodgings for you guys in the Three Purities House up ahead. You can rest there at night."
Long Yin did not seem to be interested in the treasures here. He turned around and walked towards the Three Purities House with Long Qi and Long Yi.