The lips of the human-faced statue twitched as it spoke: "Congratulations. Your scores have surpassed ten million. S-rank Secret Realm: Renlian Cave has been activated!"
S-rank Secret Realm.Renlian Cave.
Kuang Wuchang could not hide the shock on his face.
Within Sky City, there were multiple remnants of Secret Realms. Each realm had its own activation conditions. Once fulfilled, the realm would awaken.
The activation condition for this Renlian Cave must have been reaching ten million points.
Ten million points. This was a terrifying number.
In the past, even achieving one million points was enough to place at the top of the leaderboard. Normally, even the most talented Wushuang Sect disciples could not reach this score. Because there simply were not enough fierce beasts for them to kill. But this time…
The beast tide came, an endless wave of ferocious creatures striking the city.
Kuang Wuchang glanced at the leaderboard.
All eighty Wushuang Sect disciples' scores had nearly surged past ten million!
"Let me see how many meet the requirement." The human-faced statue, freshly awakened, scanned with anticipation.
Then…
Its entire face instantly contorted.
What is happening?
Ten-million-level points?
Not a single Unity-stage disciple had ever reached this in a thousand years.
And now…
All eighty people in the cave had surpassed ten million?
The human-faced statue could not resist glancing at the remaining twenty.
The puzzled expression seemed to ask: Why have you twenty not surpassed ten million?
Kuang Wuchang and the others felt instantly ashamed.
"Detected eighty people meeting the criteria," the statue continued, pride creeping into its expression. "Renlian Cave is an S-rank Secret Realm. Your opportunity to ascend in a single step has arrived!"
It was ready to watch these disciples explode with joy.
Yet…
The Wushuang Sect disciples remained expressionless.
Some even yawned.
S-rank Secret Realm?
What is that?
Can it compare to the Trial Tower?
Can it compare to a personal enlightenment from the Sect Master?
The effects probably cannot even match a single blessing from their Sect Master.
The human-faced statue was dumbfounded. Its face twisted further.
What is going on?
Had it slept too long and could no longer perceive the modern world?
In the Immortal Realm, it had been just an ordinary small Secret Realm, ignored by others.
But this was not a small world?
It knew well that for this level of Secret Realm, in this world, it was already S-rank.
It should drive all geniuses mad.
Before, no one in a thousand years could meet its activation condition, leaving it smug. Now, these world-class talents were casually surpassing its conditions, and none seemed impressed.This was an insult to its Secret Realm.
"S-rank Secret Realms are powerful," Kuang Wuchang muttered. "At this level, they usually contain treasures left behind by Mahayana-stage cultivators. If obtained, one could ascend in a single step."
The human-faced statue nodded. Yes, this was correct. Some disciples still recognized quality.
With pride, the statue said: "There are too many of you. I can only select ten to enter the Renlian Cave Secret Realm. Decide among yourselves who will go."
It assumed the disciples had been pretending to care.
Now, among eighty, only ten could claim the opportunity.
Surely they would reveal their true selves and fight for it?
The Wushuang Sect disciples began to argue.
"Ten spots? Master Fang has worked hard. Such a rare chance should go to her!"
"Get lost! I say we follow the ranking. The top ten in points should go!"
Fang Mingyue, directing the killing of fierce beasts, ranked barely eleventh.
The top ten panicked.
"No, no need. We've consumed too much spiritual energy killing beasts. We are not suited for the Secret Realm. Let the lowest-ranking ten go."
"Wait! That's unfair. Let's draw lots!"
The human-faced statue: "…."
Indeed, there was contention. But it was reverse contention. It was about to lose its mind.
Ignored in the Immortal Realm, fine.
Ignored in a small world too?
The statue roared: "Humans!"
The cave fell silent.
Kuang Wuchang and his companions watched nervously. The Wushuang Sect disciples had truly opened their eyes. The S-rank Secret Realm was right in front of them, and not a single one seemed interested.
"What do you think I am?" the statue shouted, a terrifying pressure emanating.
"Prepare for battle." Fang Mingyue instantly drew her sword.
The Wushuang Sect disciples immediately braced for action.
The human-faced statue: "…."
It timidly withdrew its pressure and said, "Dearest, there are treasures in my Secret Realm. A few pills could even instantly boost a century of cultivation."
"But how long would it take to clear this Secret Realm?" Fang Mingyue asked, sword in hand.
"Dearest, fastest is half a month, slowest is a month." The statue replied earnestly.
"That would mean missing the final individual battle." Fang Mingyue said.
Besides…
Half a month to a month?
Even multiple Trial Tower runs would not offer such rewards.
"Clearing my Secret Realm directly saves a century of hard cultivation! What personal battle? Even if you forgo it, so what? Think carefully, dearest." The statue pleaded.
"Sorry. Clearing this Secret Realm wastes too much time. I won't participate." Fang Mingyue walked out of the cave.
"Me too."
"Add one."
"Add two."
Wushuang Sect disciples fled one after another. It seemed they feared being forced into the realm.
Kuang Wuchang and others: "…."
The human-faced statue was bewildered.
Too much time?
Sacrificing half a month to gain a century of cultivation was not worth it?
It glanced at Kuang Wuchang.
Carefully, Kuang Wuchang said: "The reward is already exceptional."
After all, it was an S-rank Secret Realm.
"The reward is irrelevant. None of you will take it." The statue said disdainfully. "Go, all of you, leave." It muttered angrily and fell back into slumber.
Kuang Wuchang and others left the cave, frustrated. The ultimate opportunity of an S-rank Secret Realm had been spurned by Wushuang Sect disciples.
"Senior Brother Kuang, could it be that the Wushuang Sect itself contains an even greater chance within its own Secret Realm?" someone whispered.
It must be a chance far superior to the S-rank Secret Realm. No wonder the Wushuang Sect disciples experienced such rapid growth after joining. Their chance within the sect must be extraordinary.
"Perhaps." Kuang Wuchang nodded, eyes flickering with thought.
The others' expressions constantly shifted.
They could not help but wonder.
The Wushuang Sect would surely continue recruiting.
Next round of admissions, would they have a chance?