When I first entered high school, the system insisted that I was destined to be an emperor in my lat

"Get out of here!"

A hint of disgust flashed in Shen Weilan's eyes, and she subconsciously wanted to back away.

however.

Before Song Yushu's hand could even touch Shen Weilan.

"Smack!!!"

A crisp, loud slap echoed through the corridor!

"boom!"

Then, to everyone's astonishment,

The once elegant Song Yushu didn't even have time to let out a scream before his neck was twisted at an angle!

Immediately afterwards, with a series of sharp whooshing sounds, he flew backward like a kite with a broken string!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

His body skipped across the corridor floor like a stone skipping across water, creating three large craters before crashing into the next room. His fate was unknown. The entire room was deathly silent.

Huang Tianba's mocking sound stuck in his throat, his face trembling with shock.

Wu Yin dropped the dagger he was playing with to the ground with a "thud," his eyes bulging out of their sockets.

The young men from prominent Kyoto families following behind were terrified, their faces turning ashen, and they all gasped in shock.

Song Yushu... he is a genuine sixth-rank Martial King, and he also carries a defensive spiritual artifact bestowed upon him by the Song family patriarch!

He couldn't even block a casual slap from this kid and was sent flying?!

What kind of monstrous power is this?!

"Go back and tell your elders to keep a close eye on their dogs that aren't on leashes."

"If you dare touch my sister again..."

"Next time, it'll be your heads that fly off."

Jiang Feng spoke with a murderous intent.

...As night fell, deep within the Jiangnan Provincial Military Region base.

A meeting room.

Marshal Guan Qingcang, dressed in a simple gray long gown, sat at the head of the round table.

Jiang Feng, Shen Weilan, Xiao Xingye, Li Changsheng, Lin Xing, and Xiao Wanning sat around a round table.

"You all saw what happened during the day."

Guan Qingcang's voice was somewhat hoarse, revealing a deep weariness.

"That old fox Huang Fuhai, together with several major families in Kyoto, parachuted into the Jiangnan Military Region for the sake of the 'Blessed Land' that will be opened in the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains in half a month."

"I once saw a few words about that place in a tattered scroll in my early years."

"That place is nominally a blessed land, but in reality, it was once a battlefield where ancient powerful beings fought against extraterrestrial demons!"

"The opportunity is immense, but the danger far surpasses that of the S-level infection source in Star City!"

"The Huang family wanted to use this lucrative opportunity to cultivate their own descendants, but little did they know that poison was hidden within it."

"Jiang Feng, you accepted that black iron token during the day, are you really determined to go?" "Yes."

Jiang Feng's eyes were resolute, without the slightest hesitation. "Marshal, the path of martial arts is inherently like rowing against the current, a struggle against fate! Since there is an opportunity, there is no reason to back down!"

"What spirit!"

Guan Qingcang nodded approvingly, then sighed, "However... this secret realm is extremely dangerous, what about the rest of you..."

Jiang Feng turned his head to look at Shen Weilan and Xiao Xingye, his brows furrowing slightly: "Weilan, Xingye, this secret realm is no child's play."

"I'll go in alone. Even if I can't win, I can get out unscathed. You guys stay in the military region."

"No!"

Before Jiang Feng could finish speaking, Shen Weilan refused without hesitation.

"Brother, I've said before that I'll follow you wherever you go."

"Besides, I'm now a sixth-rank, nine-star expert; I won't be a burden to you!"

"Brother Jiang Feng, that's so unfair of you!"

Xiao Xingye slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and his eyes burned with fighting spirit. "How could such a grand scene of slaying monsters and seizing treasures be complete without me, Xiao Xingye?" "Besides, that grandson of Huang Tianba was so arrogant during the day; I've wanted to stab him a few holes in the body for a long time!"

Seeing the resolute looks in their eyes, Jiang Feng rubbed his temples helplessly.

"Fine, since you're going, then stick close to me."

"And Changsheng, Lin Xing, what about you?"

Li Changsheng and Lin Xing exchanged a glance.

"Jiang Feng, our previous decision remains unchanged."

"Once my injuries stabilize, we'll head to 'Valley of the Dead'."

"The secret realm is wonderful, but with our current strength, we would only become a burden to you."

"The life-and-death trials of the Valley of No Man are the most suitable training ground for us."

Li Changsheng said.

Lin Xing nodded emphatically: "Jiang Feng, let's drink together again after we get out of Jue Ren Valley alive!"

Xiao Wan Ning bit her lower lip. She knew that her talent and combat strength were inferior to the others, and going to the secret realm with them would only distract Jiang Feng.

"I'm going to the Valley of the Dead too."

Xiao Wan Ning's voice was soft, yet carried a hint of determination: "Next time we fight side by side, I'll definitely be able to help!"

A warm feeling welled up in Jiang Feng's heart, and he nodded solemnly.

"good!"

Guan Qingcang slammed his hand on the table, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Truly worthy sons and daughters of Jiangnan Province! With such spirit, how can martial arts not flourish!"

"However, the opening of this blessed land caused a great stir, and it is said that it even triggered the celestial phenomenon of 'purple aura coming from the east'."

"At that time, it won't just be the military and the Kyoto aristocratic families eyeing this piece of fat meat."

"The major hidden sects and ancient martial arts families of the Dragon Kingdom, and even... those cult prodigies and rogue cultivators hiding in the shadows, will all be mobilized to seize this opportunity!"

"That will be a brutal and chaotic battle!"

"Once you're inside, be extremely careful and don't trust anyone!"

"Understood," Jiang Feng and the others replied in unison.

"Since you've made your decision, then this old man of mine will have to add some self-defense capabilities to your body."

As Guan Qingcang spoke, he took out three wooden boxes that radiated an ancient glow from his pocket.

"These are three magical treasures I seized in my early years. They've just been gathering dust here, so I'm giving them to you today."

Jiang Feng opened the first wooden box, inside which lay a jade-colored ring, its surface engraved with intricate spatial array patterns.

"This is the [Void Ring], which can conceal the wearer's aura and save their life in critical moments."

Guan Qingcang explained.

Shen Weilan opened the second wooden box, inside which was a soft armor as thin as a cicada's wing.

"This is the [Flowing Cloud Crimson Flame Armor], woven from the silk of the seventh-tier exotic beast, the 'Crimson Flame Silkworm'."

"It feels as light as a feather when worn, yet it can withstand a full-force attack from a seventh-grade Martial Emperor, and at the same time, it greatly amplifies fire-type true energy."

Xiao Xingye couldn't wait to open the third wooden box, inside which was a pair of stylish combat boots.

"These are the [Thunderclap Boots]." "After infusing them with true energy, they will not only increase your speed several times over, but also allow you to briefly stay airborne and dash."

"Thank you, Marshal!"

Jiang Feng and the other two thanked him in unison, their eyes filled with joy.

With these three top-grade spiritual treasures for protection, the chances of success in this secret realm trip have increased even more.

"I will use these two weeks to focus on my cultivation."

Guan Qingcang waved his hand, watching the departing figures of the crowd, a glimmer of hope flashing in his weathered eyes.

"The future of Jiangnan Province depends on you."