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However, to be fair, Zhu Chen eventually accepted Ye Qingxian's invitation!

Seeing this, Ye Qingxian hummed in satisfaction.

This kid finally got it right this time.

Shi Hao examined the invitation twice, then looked up at Ye Qingxian and asked, "How do we get to the Heavenly God Academy?"

Ye Qingxian said calmly, "The admission rules for the Heavenly God Academy this year are different from previous years. In the past, immortal energy was the condition, and cultivators who cultivated immortal energy could directly enter the academy. But this year they changed the rules. As long as a cultivator with an invitation passes through the no-man's-land alone to reach the academy, he can officially become a disciple of the academy."

Shi Hao was taken aback upon hearing this. He looked down at the gold-embossed invitation in his hand, his expression becoming somewhat subtle: "So this invitation is worthless? In the end, we still have to cross the forbidden zone to get to the academy ourselves?"

Qin Changsheng continued, "Between the Three Thousand Provinces and the Imperial Pass lies a forbidden zone, an area of ​​extreme danger. It is said that not only are there various natural spatial turbulences and law traps within, but also strange creatures. Even a sect leader-level expert who enters would not dare to say that he could return unscathed. The Heavenly God Academy's use of this rule is not an invitation to students, but a selection of elite disciples. Only those who can traverse the forbidden zone alone are qualified to enter the academy."

Qin Hao's expression changed slightly when he heard the words "strange creatures".

His current cultivation level is considered good among the younger generation, but it is still far from being comparable to a sect leader-level expert.

Even the cult leader wouldn't dare say he could escape unscathed from such a place, so how could he possibly manage going in?

Ye Qingxian glanced at Qin Hao, seemingly sensing his concerns, and explained, "The Heavenly God Academy's method is a last resort. The alien creatures are far more terrifying than the strange creatures in the no-man's-land. The academy is the first line of defense for the Imperial Pass. If we can't even get through the no-man's-land, how will we fight against the alien creatures on the battlefield? The academy needs people who can survive in dire situations, not flowers grown in a greenhouse."

After listening, everyone fell silent for a moment. Qin Hao clenched his fist, and the hesitation on his face was quickly replaced by a stubbornness unique to young people.

Shi Hao patted him on the shoulder without saying anything!

But his action already showed his attitude.

At this moment, Ye Qingxian turned her gaze to Zhu Chen and asked, "What about you? When do you plan to set off?"

Zhu Chen put the invitation into his cave, thought for a moment and said, "I plan to go back to Tianren City first to take care of some personal matters, and then go to the Imperial Pass."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingxian raised an eyebrow slightly, a knowing look flashing across her clear eyes.

She knew, of course, that Zhu Chen had many female confidantes in Tianren City, but she didn't say much. She just nodded slightly and said, "Things haven't been peaceful in the foreign lands lately. The scouts from the Imperial Pass have reported that there are signs of troops being mobilized in the foreign lands. After you finish your personal matters, go to the Heavenly God Academy as soon as possible. Don't delay too long."

Zhu Chen replied, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Ye Qingxian nodded, then turned her gaze to the Shi Hao and Qin Hao brothers: "What about you two? When do you plan to set off?"

Shi Hao and Qin Hao exchanged a glance.

Qin Hao nodded to Shi Hao, who then turned around, and the two said in unison, "We're ready to set off now!"

Ye Qingxian chuckled at their unspoken understanding, but she quickly took out a jade slip from her sleeve and handed it over: "This is a rough map of the no-man's-land, marking some known safe routes and dangerous areas. However, the situation in the no-man's-land is constantly changing, so the map can only be used as a reference and cannot be relied upon completely. Be careful once you're inside." Shi Hao took the jade slip and put it away, then cupped his hands in a respectful greeting to Ye Qingxian and Qin Changsheng: "Alright, then we'll be going now."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at Zhu Chen again: "Brother Zhu Chen, we'll be waiting for you at the Heavenly God Academy."

Zhu Chen nodded to him: "Be careful on the road, don't be reckless. The strange creatures in the no-man's-land are no easier to deal with than those sect leaders of the Immortal Palace. If you encounter something you can't handle, retreat, don't try to fight it head-on."

"good!"

Shi Hao responded and then led Qin Hao to walk out of the reception room.

Qin Changsheng got up to see them off, and at the door he gave Qin Hao a few more instructions, nothing more than to be careful and listen to Shi Hao.

Qin Hao naturally agreed to all of them.

After Shi Hao and Qin Hao left, Zhu Chen did not stay in the Immortal Mountain any longer.

He bid farewell to Qin Changsheng and Ye Qingxian, and then walked out of the mountain gate with the Taiyin Jade Rabbit.

The Lunar Jade Rabbit had now transformed back into a rabbit. She perched on Zhu Chen's shoulder, her ears twitching back. She glanced back at the gate of the Immortal Mountain and said with a touch of wistfulness, "This place is quite impressive, it's a pity I didn't have time to explore it more."

Zhu Chen smiled and said, "I'll come again when I have the chance..."

...After several days of wandering with the Taiyin Jade Rabbit, Zhu Chen finally returned to the Celestial City.

The city gates of Celestial City were much busier than when they left, with cultivators coming and going in an endless stream, and there were several more patrol teams on the city walls than before.

When Zhu Chen landed in front of the city gate, the guards recognized him and quickly bowed to let him pass.

Throughout the journey, the Lunar Jade Rabbit remained perched on Zhu Chen's shoulder, looking around curiously!

Zhu Chen thought this little rabbit was a glutton!

His eyes would light up whenever he saw shops selling spirit fruits and spirit foods on the street.

If Zhu Chen hadn't been holding her down, she probably would have jumped off his shoulders long ago and gone from house to house to try them all.

"Brother Zhu Chen, where do you live? How far is it?"

The Moon Jade Rabbit looked around and asked questions, its eyes fixed on the vendors and shops on both sides of the street.

"Just around the corner, that's it."

Zhu Chen pointed towards the street corner.

Just as he was about to turn the corner, he saw several figures standing in front of the familiar house. It was Yun Yun and Medusa.

At this moment, Yun Yun was standing on the stone steps in front of the door talking to someone. Medusa and several other stewards from the Celestial City were standing beside her.

The group seemed to be discussing something, and Yun Yun's expression was more serious than usual.

Zhu Chen walked over quickly.

Yun Yun looked up when she heard footsteps. The moment she saw Zhu Chen, her tense expression relaxed, and a clear look of joy appeared in her usually cold eyes.

"You...you're finally back?"

Zhu Chen smiled at her: "Yeah, I'm back. Something happened on the way, and I was delayed for a few days."

As he said this, he nodded to Medusa behind Yun Yun, then continued, "Judging from your expressions just now, was something urgent?"

Yun Yun nodded and handed over a jade slip: "During the time you were gone, many unfamiliar faces came to the outside of Tianren City. Several cultivators who claimed to be from the borderlands were inquiring about you, asking if you were in Tianren City. Medusa sent people to keep an eye on them for a few days and found that those people were wandering around the city and had contact with many people, as if they were looking for something."

Zhu Chen took the jade slip, glanced at it, and frowned slightly.

The fact that people from the Imperial Pass came to Tianren City to inquire about him is not a good sign.

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