Dream World.

The dream of a mysterious Great Emperor.

Majestic mountains, towering giant trees, ancient trees reaching the sky, this is a lush mountain range.

Within the range, there is a lake.

At this moment, Hong Yuan holds a longbow, positioned behind a giant tree, drawing the bowstring, aiming at the green stag drinking water by the lake.

Strangely, he has only the longbow, without any arrows!

"I never imagined that the dream of a non-Five Elements Emperor would attract me so much."

"I can feel it, once I devour it, I will leap to the apex of Dream Tao Quasi-Emperor, just a step away from Tao Achievement..."

Hong Yuan’s gaze is fiery, his mind swirling with thoughts.

Originally, he did not plan to choose such a Great Emperor dream as sustenance.

But when the Dream Butterfly Fairy Worm actively reacted to this Great Emperor dream, after some deduction, he discerned the profound mysteries of this dream.

Devouring this dream surprisingly wouldn’t cause Tao Mark Contradiction!

More surprisingly, his incarnation, Ji Xiaohe, is actually a little person.

Through multiple investigations, he deduced that Ji Xiaohe once lived in the legendary Rhythm Tao Heaven Earth Secret Realm—"Market Streets"!

Market Streets~

It’s no less than the Reverse River in terms of Heaven Earth Secret Realm!

Intriguingly, Market Streets is also a Heaven Earth Secret Realm cultivated through acquired methods.

If Hong Yuan comprehends its secrets, he could greatly accelerate the formation of Blood Pool, Star River, Greedy Spring, and other Secret Realms.

Even wholesale creation of Secret Realms might not be impossible!

While Hong Yuan pondered, the vigilant green stag drinking at the lake finally lowered its head.

It no longer looked around nervously, and its tense body relaxed.

"Arrow!"

Hong Yuan whispered, turning words into reality, Essence Qi gathered on the longbow, forming a true arrow.

Boom—

Like thunder, like bursting fire.

Hong Yuan’s hand released, the arrow became a white flash, piercing through the void, penetrating the stag’s head, nailing it to the ground.

Afterward, Hong Yuan walked cautiously from the giant tree toward the lake.

Amidst the white clouds, a hidden flying boat holds several clan elders, observing these trial-taking family students.

Especially Hong Yuan.

Given Hong Yuan’s Master of Rhythm Tao level background and his remarkable reputation due to recent events, he is a notable Heavenly Talent in the clan.

Instantly, Hong Yuan’s outstanding performance caught their eye.

"Xiaohe is becoming more formidable, seems to be coming to fruition. Even compared to the Heavenly Talents of big cities, he is not far behind."

"Haha, can’t compare, can’t compare. Those city Heavenly Talents are dragons among men, with daily medicinal baths, nightly divine essence, enjoying resources beyond our imagination."

"True, even though Xiaohe is already unmatched among his peers in the clan, breaking many practice records, he is still far from comparing with city Heavenly Talents."

"..."

On the flying boat, the clan elders conversed, sharing their evaluations.

At the center, Clan Leader Ji Tong gazed intently at Hong Yuan’s agile figure, deep in thought.

After a while, he spoke to the young woman on his left, his daughter Ji Xiaoyu:

"Xiaoyu, I’ve decided to transfer the clan’s only slot to Xiaohe, letting him participate in the [Deity Trials]."

"He is growing too rapidly, I plan for him to gain perspective in this competition and temper his sharpness."

"To prevent him from becoming arrogant due to minor achievements, understanding to progress steadily..."

Ji Xiaoyu bit her lip.

She wanted to refuse but recalling her previous failures, she eventually nodded.

[Deity Trials], gathering numerous Supreme Talents from a vast domain, succeeding in these trials brings great benefits.

Fame, territory, treasures... achieving excellent ranks in the [Deity Trials] makes these almost at hand!

...

Night falls.

The moon shines sparsely.

Moonlight cascades onto the forest treehouse.

Several little people employ their innate rope skills, wandering between different big trees.

At this moment.

In front of a purple forest treehouse, Hong Yuan is confronted by Ji Xiaoyu.

Ji Xiaoyu has a dark body, her small arms and legs exposed, short black hair standing upright, exuding wildness like a wild little leopard, brimming with an attacking aura.

Upon seeing Hong Yuan, she squints as if hunting, revealing traces of killing intent.

Facing his nominal cousin’s sudden arrival, while unsure, Hong Yuan vaguely guessed the situation.

Probably due to his outstanding performance, triggering a task!

Such developments have been common in his journeys through Great Emperor dreams, not surprising at all.

As expected.

Ji Xiaoyu lightly parted her red lips, silver-white teeth opening and closing, she said, "Xiaohe, in three months, you will go attend the [Deity Trials], you must strive hard."

She paused, eyes shifting, smiling lightly:

"You must strive hard, the clan leader and elders have great confidence in you."

"Though it’s your first time participating, our expectations aren’t merely to participate nor to open your eyes."