Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 931 - 38: The Secret Realm Opens

According to the person responsible for hosting the test, the second hurdle gauged combat ability: the strong would advance, and the weak would retreat. There would be no differentiation by realm; strength was the sole criterion!

It must be said that this method was somewhat cruel, but it also made sense.

After all, within the Cave Heaven Realm dangers abounded; it was not possible to be safe everywhere. Those without sufficient strength would waste a spot and potentially lose their lives upon entry.

Hence, it was better to make everything depend on strength, with the strong moving forward and the weak stepping back.

Upon hearing this, many martial artists of slightly lower realms turned pale, but many others remained calm, brimming with confidence in themselves.

Those who passed the first hurdle were clearly no ordinary individuals; even the loose cultivators possessed considerable strength.

Among them, there were many disciples from various large sects and monks from the Cave Heaven Realm who were under a hundred years old.

For the young generation in the Gray Domain, reaching the Cave Heaven Realm was as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, with only a few exceptions.

However, within the various holy lands and large sects like Da Sect, there were indeed some monks under a hundred years old who had reached the Cave Heaven Realm.

Those participating in the test saw the true inheritors of the big sects and these Cave Heaven Realm monks who served as protectors and fell silent.

No matter how extraordinary they were, it was impossible for them to compare with a monk of the Cave Heaven Realm.

Subsequently, with a command from the host of the test, the second hurdle officially began.

"Ha!"

A young powerhouse stepped forward, his aura surging. With a palm strike that held nothing back, he hit the stone stele while a designated person recorded the ranking.

"Next."

One after another, they went up. After some time had passed, it was Gu Chen’s turn.

For him, this was no challenge at all. However, Gu Chen did not wish to be overly conspicuous, so he reined in 99 percent of his strength, laying a light palm on it.

"Hmm?"

Even so, his action caught the attention of the official, placing him in a respectable position.

"Some potential there; be careful once inside. Perhaps you’ll come across a considerable opportunity," remarked the Earth realm warrior, nodding in approval at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen said nothing and quietly left the place.

The Emperor of Da Xia naturally passed without any surprises as well.

Afterward, this hurdle eliminated numerous beings, and then the third, fourth, and fifth hurdles of the test commenced in succession.

With Gu Chen’s strength, these posed no difficulty for him, and he easily passed through all of them.

The Emperor of Da Xia, possessing extraordinary abilities, did the same.

Once the selection ended, only a few thousand remained at this location, eliminating a full ninety percent of the participants.

Those who stayed were no easy competitors, either with exceptional strength or affiliated with a large sect, accompanied by their own protectors.

Soon after, the crowd dispersed, for tomorrow was the day the secret realm would open.

The next day, at dawn, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty along with other top powers, the Tiankui Clan, Blood Orchid Clan, and other diverse clans, as well as the few thousand who passed the tests, all gathered at a mountain range outside the provincial city.

In the distance, countless onlookers stood watching, many with envious eyes, wishing they could take their place.

"I’ll say it again, the Cave Heaven Realm, the small thousand-world on the verge of opening, stems from the previous great epoch. Although it contains many opportunities and secrets, all of you must assess your capabilities and undertake only what is within your reach," said a top Earth realm powerhouse mid-air, his presence dominating the skies, his countenance stern. "In the Cave Heaven, dangers lurk at every corner; there are various venomous beasts and ferocious creatures, as well as unknown perilous territories. Do not let immediate greed blind you. I’ll ask once more, does anyone wish to withdraw?"

After a long pause, no one stepped down; each one had a resolute face, determined to enter and find their own fortunes.

"Very well! Once inside, there will be no chance for regrets; whether you live or die will depend on your own fate!"

In the next instant, the mighty from the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty and several holy lands, including Great Powers from the four different clans, took action together. The void thundered, the earth trembled, as if the place itself was about to collapse, accompanied by loud rumblings.

Boom boom boom!

The unparalleled sound resonated through heaven and earth as several Great Powers joined forces; their robust Qi was more violent than the ocean, breaking through the heavens and revealing the profound void beyond.

"Open!"

With a roar, the mountain range trembled, echoes resounding through the peaks and valleys far and wide as if the world was about to split apart, the scene terrifying to behold!

At that moment, the void shattered, revealing a massive rift. It caused currents of disorder in the vicinity, but fortunately, formations had been arranged in advance to prevent catastrophe.

The Great Powers continued to make their moves, casting various seals to draw down and open the secluded Cave Heaven from that other world.

Boom!

Finally, accompanied by a loud bang, the space before them crumbled completely, revealing a variety of wonders beyond the sky. Spectators caught glimpses of stars spinning, with starlight sprinkling across the sky.

Amidst the starlight flows resembling water and strands of primordial qi spreading, a radiant portal roughly thirty feet tall coalesced.

This was the path to the Cave Heaven Realm of the previous great epoch, located high above the vast firmament. Inside, the light was hazy, seemingly connected to another dimension.

Subsequently, Gu Yan and other outstanding talents of the Gray Domain appeared, each taking their place within their respective factions. They represented the pinnacle of the young generation in the Gray Domain and the future of this realm!