The sound of bells echoed, spreading from Huantian Immortal Domain throughout the entire Nine Heavens Domain.
Many Cultivators and powerhouses who heard the bell's chime couldn't help but converge towards Huantian Immortal Domain.
Even if they couldn't enter the Forgotten Country, observing from afar outside was still worthwhile.
After all, this was one of the seven wonders of the Immortal Domain, mysterious since ancient times.
Although rumors spoke of extreme danger, it was also a Treasure Trove filled with Opportunities.
And most importantly, it was very secluded and safe, only appearing every once in a while.
Otherwise, the Ancient Immortal Court would not have left some of its ruins and treasures within it.
Strictly speaking, this trial was a struggle between the Nine Great Immortal Lineages of the Immortal Court.
Even if there were companions recruited from the outside world, they were merely auxiliary.
The true contenders for Opportunity were the Prodigies of the Nine Great Immortal Lineages.
Although the Nine Great Immortal Lineages were collectively referred to as the complete Immortal Court to the outside world.
Internal strife, however, had never ceased.
This was the difference between organizational forces and Family forces.
Family forces, at least, had the restraint of Bloodline; unless there was truly a major conflict, they wouldn't go to extremes.
But in the Immortal Court, various forces vied for power, all wanting to be the ruling Immortal Lineage and unify the Immortal Court.
This led to conflict.
And this trial, clearly, was about who could obtain more of the Ancient Immortal Court's Opportunities.
Whoever did would likely contend for dominion over the Immortal Court.
Among them, the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage and the Fuxi Immortal Lineage naturally had the best chances.
One had a contemporary Young Empress, and the other had an Ancient Young Emperor.
But that didn't mean other Immortal Lineages had no chance at all.
Many Immortal Lineages also had Prodigy Seed-level Heavenly Champions emerging from their slumber.
If they could obtain some of the Ancient Immortal Court's resources and Legacy, their competitiveness would not be weak.
Even the Wa Emperor and Fuxi Immortal Lineages could not afford to be careless.
At this moment, on the Dao field of the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage.
A group of powerhouses from the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage, including Lan Po, had solemn expressions.
After all, this time, it concerned the Opportunities of the Ancient Immortal Court Ruins, which was of great importance.
It could even determine the future direction of the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage, so they naturally treated it with caution.
Ling Yuan was also at the forefront of the crowd, her slender, tall jade-like figure enveloped in a glazed immortal dress, like a pure and dazzling immortal flower.
Her beauty was peerless and captivating; just standing there, she attracted gazes from all directions.
Beside her, some figures also stood, all companions heading to the Forgotten Country this time.
These companions were not chosen by Ling Yuan.
Instead, they were chosen for her by the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage.
Some Prodigies among them had used connections, or their backing forces had paid a lot of Treasure Artifacts to the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage to secure a spot.
And among them, there was a familiar figure, a chubby man in a golden robe, as round as a dough ball.
It was none other than the Young Master of the Lu Family, Lu Fugui.
He was holding a Quasi Emperor Weapon toothpick, picking his teeth.
At the same time, his small, slit-like eyes occasionally glanced at Ling Yuan, swallowing hard.
Of course, he could only look.
Ling Yuan was like a Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, to be admired from afar but not to be profaned.
At this moment, another handsome Young Master in a cyan-gold brocade robe looked at Ling Yuan, revealing a polite smile and said, "Young Empress Ling Yuan, you've been slightly restless since just now. Are you a bit nervous?"
"No," Ling Yuan said coldly.
The handsome Young Master didn't mind Ling Yuan's cold attitude and continued to smile, "Don't worry, within the Forgotten Country, I, Qin, will certainly protect Young Empress Ling Yuan with my life."
"There's no need for that. Whether your strength can even defeat me is still a question," Ling Yuan said indifferently.
The handsome Young Master's expression froze slightly, then he shook his head and chuckled with a sigh.
"Oh, I say, Young Master Qin, your fawning posture is truly ridiculous. Young Empress Ling Yuan doesn't even bother to acknowledge you."
Lu Fugui said, picking his teeth.
The handsome Young Master turned to Lu Fugui, his expression cold as he said, "Are you jealous? But then again, with your charm—oh, you have no charm at all."
"What's wrong? Looking down on fat people?" Lu Fugui challenged.
"Others fear you as the Young Master of the Lu Family, but I, Qin, do not," the handsome Young Master said indifferently.
He indeed had the capital for this.
Because he was a Prodigy Seed-level Heavenly Champion from the Ancient Qin Family who had awakened from slumber, his status was extraordinary.
Moreover, the reputation of the Ancient Qin Family was no weaker than that of the Ancient Lu Family.
His ancestor, Emperor Shi Huang, had also once ascended the myriad world emperor ranking, suppressed an era, and fought until heaven and earth fell silent.
Previously, on the Ultimate Ancient Road.
Jun Xiaoyao also had some friction with the Prodigies of the Ancient Qin Family.
Later, on Burial Emperor Star, Jun Xiaoyao directly eliminated Qin Wudao, a top Prodigy of the Ancient Qin Family.
And this handsome Young Master before him was a Prodigy sealed by the Qin Family, named Qin Yuanqing.
His strength was incomparable to that of the previous Qin Wudao.
His appearance and Family background were also impeccable.
It was precisely because of this that Qin Yuanqing was qualified to actively pursue Ling Yuan.
If he could truly gain Ling Yuan's favor, it would undoubtedly be a meteoric rise.
Unfortunately, Ling Yuan had always been unyielding towards Qin Yuanqing.
And just then, a Mysterious Black-Robed Man silently walked from a distance.
Even though Ling Yuan controlled her emotions, there was still a subtle fluctuation on her exquisite jade-like face.
Like a spring lake with slight ripples.
This ripple was immediately noticed by Qin Yuanqing.
He frowned slightly, looking at the approaching Mysterious Black-Robed Man.
The Mysterious Black-Robed Man remained silent, not even greeting Ling Yuan.
But Ling Yuan seemed to let out a sigh of relief.
When Qin Yuanqing had just said he would protect her, Ling Yuan only found it laughable.
Although Qin Yuanqing was a Seed-level Heavenly Champion of the Ancient Qin Family, at most, his strength could only contend with hers. What was he talking about protecting her?
He was merely lusting after her body.
Only Jun Xiaoyao had the right to truly say he would protect her.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao arrive, Ling Yuan's heart finally settled completely.
Even if there were great dangers within the Forgotten Country, she believed that Jun Xiaoyao would not abandon her.
"Hey, brother, we meet again. You also got a spot, huh?"
Lu Fugui, like an old acquaintance, greeted the Mysterious Black-Robed Man.
This Mysterious Black-Robed Man was naturally Jun Xiaoyao.
He also nodded slightly at Lu Fugui.
"Damn it, for me to get this spot, my Family had to give a Quasi Emperor Weapon to the Wa Emperor Immortal Lineage. I hope it's worth it."
Lu Fugui said nonchalantly.
Within the Forgotten Country, there might be various immortal materials, Treasure Artifacts, ancient artifacts, and so on.
This was very attractive to the Lu Family, who specialized in forging.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled without speaking.
However, the Ancient Lu Family, as a forging Family, was indeed worth befriending.
Coincidentally, the Jun Emperor Court still lacked blacksmiths...
Just as Jun Xiaoyao began to ponder again.
A faint voice came.
"May I ask who this brother is, and from what force? Why do you hide your face? Is it perhaps that your appearance is not good, and you are not fit to be seen?"
This voice carried a faint chill, coming from Qin Yuanqing.
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes flickered.
A long time ago, on Burial Emperor Star, he had sent off Qin Wudao of the Ancient Qin Family.
Could it be that he was about to send off another one now?