Gao Wu: Oh no! Young Master Zhen is a cultivator!

He had this question in his mind when he first learned the inside story of the secret.

However, no one could answer his question, so he had to put it aside for the time being.

Now that the spirit of the Myriad Dao Stele is here, I feel a bit stifled if I don't ask about it.

"There are some things I cannot say," the spirit hesitated slightly. "Besides, knowing too much will not benefit you, so it's better not to know."

Lin Ran shook his head: "Then I understand."

"What do you know? What do you know?" The spirit was no longer as calm as before; her tone was slightly flustered. "Don't make things up!"

Clearly, the person behind this reaction must be incredibly powerful.

To be capable of tampering with something in such a place of inheritance, one must at least be at the level of a Great Luo Immortal, right?

Having guessed this, Lin Ran saw no need to press further.

So he changed his question: "Just how many worlds are connected here?"

Why do you always ask such meaningless questions?

The spirit couldn't help but complain, but eventually patiently explained: "So far, this trial ground has connected to dozens of small worlds."

"Small worlds?" Lin Ran paused slightly. "Are there only small worlds? Is the Cangxuan Realm also a small world?"

The spirit replied earnestly, "The difference between a minor world and a major world is not just about territory, but mainly about the stability of the laws and the upper limit of what they can bear."

"All worlds whose upper limit of cultivation has not reached the Mahayana realm are minor worlds. Only worlds where one can cultivate and ascend to immortality are major worlds."

Lin Ran's face lit up with realization: "Does a minor world have the potential to grow into a major world?"

"Of course, just like the world you live in, which was originally cut off from spiritual energy, but has now been reconnected to this world and has been granted a trial spot."

The spirit spoke eloquently: "As the laws of the minor world continue to improve and the concentration of spiritual energy continues to rise, its territory will gradually expand, eventually leaping into the major world."

According to this theory, both Blue Star and Cangxuan Realm are minor worlds, but Blue Star is slightly inferior to Cangxuan Realm.

After all, the Cangxuan Realm is vast, with a spiritual energy concentration three times that of Blue Star, and its cultivation level is also one rank higher.

Perhaps, as time goes by, Blue Star will grow to the level of the Azure Profound Realm.

If we extend the timeline, the Cangxuan Realm also has the potential to be upgraded to a Great Thousand World.

Just like his "Garden in a Pot," it can also become a world of its own as time goes by.

"One last question," Lin Ran said with an awkward smile, "We've talked so much, we're practically acquainted now, could you do me a favor and give me another magical inheritance?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his soul immediately drifted out of the hall.

"Don't bite off more than you can chew. You should master the art of turning beans into soldiers first!"

With the voice of the artifact spirit, the light and shadow in the hall before Lin Ran faded, his vision cleared, and his soul returned to his body.

Looking around, a large number of human cultivators and demons continued to arrive at the venue and took their seats to comprehend the Dao.

Many people were immersed in their thoughts, their expressions focused, and the entire venue was both lively and solemn.

His gaze swept across the entire room. Huang Renli and the others were still immersed in their enlightenment and would probably not awaken for some time.

It seems that asking martial artists to cultivate immortal arts is indeed a bit of a challenge.

All the trial participants from various races were in seclusion, meditating and no one moved around, making the scene monotonous and boring.

Lin Ran felt slightly bored, his thoughts racing.

Private fights are strictly prohibited in the core area, but there are no such restrictions in the outer stone forest area.

There must still be demon cultivators rushing over from the outside world right now. Why not go out and intercept them, and seize more secret realm tokens?

Perhaps some more merfolk can be selected from within the Nine Heavens Cave to receive the inheritance.

Having made up his mind, Lin Ran stood up, straightened his clothes, and soared into the air, heading towards the area covered by the array of the Myriad Dao Stele.

Their figures darted through the air, the wind whistling past their ears.

Just as he was about to fly out of the range of the Ten Thousand Dao Stele Formation, a spatial force suddenly enveloped his entire body.

hum!

The surrounding space trembled violently, and light and shadow were distorted.

Lin Ran felt dizzy and disoriented, and in the next instant, he was forcibly teleported.

Once their vision stabilized, they found themselves outside the stone forest, residing outside the entrance to Secret Realm 0.

The familiar outside air rushed towards me, and behind me was the dark entrance light curtain of the secret realm.

The entire secret realm was completely sealed off, and the entrance light curtain was solidified and thick, leaving no gap for entry.

Lin Ran subconsciously raised his hand to examine the Nine Heavens Pendant, and all the secret realm tokens stored inside turned to ashes and vanished completely.

His eyes were filled with astonishment: "I wonder if it was the work of the artifact spirit, or the rule of the person behind it all?"

Without warning or any indication, stepping out of the barrier immediately resulted in expulsion from the secret realm.

"When you achieve mastery of cultivation and control the laws of the grotto-heaven, you too can do the same." The voice of the Lord of Xuan Chen carried a hint of emotion: "Shrinking mountains, seizing the sun and moon, shifting stars and changing constellations—nothing surpasses this."

Lin Ran's lips twitched slightly: "I don't know why, but what you're saying sounds a bit familiar."

If he had known that stepping outside the designated area would result in being kicked out, he would never have acted rashly.

He had originally planned to farm more tokens so that his subordinates could get more opportunities, but now that plan had completely fallen through.

Helpless, we can only accept the predetermined outcome.

Fighting is forbidden within the formation, and leaving the formation will result in being teleported out of the game. The person who set up this trial realm must have intended to protect those who pass the trial.

"One really shouldn't be too greedy," Lin Ran thought to himself.

Just then, a gentle voice sounded beside me.

"Nephew Lin, you're out so quickly?"

Huang Shiqiu strode forward, his gaze falling on Lin Ran. He looked Lin Ran up and down, his expression concerned.

"Was the trial in the secret realm successful? Did you encounter any dangerous or unexpected events?"

Lin Ran suppressed the helplessness in his heart and gave a perfunctory smile: "It went fairly smoothly. There were a few bumps, but they didn't bother me."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shiqiu was startled and quickly asked, "I wonder if my nephew is alright?"

The ten great families set a trap for Lin Ran, but now that Lin Ran has returned, the other family members have disappeared, causing him to panic.

Judging from how casually Lin Ran spoke, it must be that all the other young masters from prominent families died inside.

"Brother Huang and the others are still comprehending the inheritance beneath the Myriad Dao Stele," Lin Ran replied truthfully. "As for when they will finish their enlightenment, that depends on their individual comprehension and opportunities."

"Excellent, excellent indeed!" Huang Shiqiu's brows relaxed, and he nodded repeatedly. "It seems that my nephew owes a great deal to your guidance during this trip to the secret realm."

The fact that the two sides haven't broken off relations is most likely because Lin Ran's strength exceeded expectations.

Earlier at the entrance of the venue, after seeing Lin Ran casually defeat four Tongxuan masters, he had secretly warned Huang Renli.

If you cannot defeat them, it is best not to offend them.

It seems his nephew took it to heart.

"Director Huang, you're too kind. We've been looking out for each other." Lin Ran changed the subject: "After I came out, my token disappeared. I wonder how I'll open the secret realm next time?"

"Hehe, Nephew Lin, you may not know this," Huang Shiqiu explained earnestly, "When this secret realm first appeared, a token of inheritance flew out from it and chose its own master."

"It just so happens that most of the people selected for this token are outstanding scions of our major families."

"After each trial of inheritance, the tokens flew out along with the last trial participant. There were exactly twelve tokens each time, no more and no less."

"Therefore, our aristocratic family alliance took on the responsibility of selecting the trial participants."

"Because the secret realm is dangerous and there are restrictions on cultivation level, most of those who can be selected are elite disciples of various races."

While the words sounded nice, in reality, these twelve tokens were basically divided up among the ten great families.

If our own children are willing to take the plunge, then let them go.

If there are no suitable candidates among their own family members, they will give the spots to vassal families in order to win people's hearts.

As for the so-called selection process, there has been absolutely no word from the outside world.