It turns out, they were the main characters.

Wei Mengrou stared at Mu Zhian and said, "After the Ascension Ceremony, let me take another look at the black box you have."

Mu Zhian paused for a moment, then asked doubtfully, "What do you need the black box for?"

After a brief pause, he nodded slightly and said, "I can lend it to you, but you have to make sure I'm by your side when you use the black box."

"And it seems that only I can open that black box," Mu Zhian added.

Judging from the current situation, there seems to be some connection between the Primordial Witch and Wei Mengrou, and he is not comfortable letting Wei Mengrou handle the Black Box alone.

Wei Mengrou nodded silently.

"So... the deal's done?" Mu Zhian asked tentatively.

Wei Mengrou nodded, and then, seeing her young master's relieved expression, she said coldly, "Isn't it a bit too early to relax now?"

Mu Zhian shook his head and smiled, "I believe in Sister Mengrou's abilities."

"Besides," he paused, then raised his fingertip, and a blue lotus quietly bloomed on it.

"I do possess the Purifying Lotus, after all. This time, all the participants are at the Refining Spirit Realm, not much different from my rank. The Purifying Lotus's sealing ability is very effective against them," Mu Zhian said with a smile.

Not only Ye Qian and Wei Mengrou, but he also has his own fighting force.

While victory wouldn't be guaranteed, at least they would be able to put up a fight against Ye Lingxuan.

However, after she finished speaking, Wei Mengrou remained silent for a long time, only looking at Mu Zhian strangely.

"Don't you know?"

Mu Zhian smiled and turned his head to look at him: "Know what?"

"Senior Sister Lan is also participating in the competition, and she will be traveling with us to the Martial World this time."

"..."

Mu Zhian's calm smile gradually froze on his face.

Holy crap?!

What is this senior sister trying to do? Isn't this blatant bullying?!

Originally, everyone was at the Refining Spirit Realm, competing with each other in combat experience and foundation. But then suddenly a Void Returning Realm terrestrial immortal appeared... This was practically a dimensional reduction attack.

"That shouldn't be the case... Senior sister isn't the combative type, could it be that she's taken a liking to me too?" Mu Zhian murmured incredulously.

That noble and aloof senior sister's cultivation level is truly formidable. If Mu Zhi'an is unlucky enough to run into her at the Ascension Ceremony, he might as well consider surrendering in advance.

The Pure Lotus is only effective against cultivators of the same cultivation level. However, against cultivators at the Returning Void Realm, its effect is negligible, and it is definitely not a viable killing move.

"I don't know either. The news just came out during the day," Wei Mengrou said calmly.

Then, seeing her young master's somewhat unpleasant expression, the maid couldn't help but smile with a hint of pleasure.

Seeing Mu Zhi'an troubled by her relationship made her much happier.

After all, she was just an observer.

"..."

They should just be bystanders...

Wei Mengrou suddenly felt a needle-like stinging pain in her chest. She subconsciously placed her slender hand on her chest, and her pupils seemed to lose focus slightly.

At that moment, it seemed as if a voice was whispering something in her heart.

She said: He can only belong to me.

In a daze, Wei Mengrou looked down at the bronze mirror on the table, in which a woman's face was reflected.

An extremely beautiful face, slightly pale, with a sickly appearance.

……

Regardless of how much trouble Mu Zhi'an was with Lan Mulian's participation in the competition, the day of the Ascension Conference was slowly approaching.

Two days later, the ascension ceremony, which caused a sensation throughout the land and revolved around three imperial-level medicinal herbs, finally opened in grand style.

However, most people probably wouldn't have guessed that what Bai Ruoxi, the Lan sisters, and the others were actually after was the hidden reward behind the Ascension Ceremony...

Chapter 272 The Battle for the Holy Grail! 4.5K

The Martial Realm is located in the northern part of the Eastern Continent. It is a land of extreme winter. Due to the harsh living conditions and the special restrictions within the Martial Realm, very few people live here.

Those who enter the martial world will have their cultivation restricted by a mysterious force. Whether they are at the peak of the Refining Spirit Realm or the Returning to Emptiness Realm, their cultivation will be compressed to below the fifth grade of the Refining Spirit Realm upon entering the martial world.

Some have speculated that the Primordial Witch may have visited the Martial World in the past, leaving behind a secret technique similar to that of the world's port cities, which suppressed the cultivation levels of cultivators who entered them.

However, the truth of the matter has never been accurately stated.

"I didn't expect even my senior sister to participate. This Ascension Ceremony looks like it will be much more difficult than I imagined..."

Mu Zhian stood on his sword, following behind the crowd. Looking at the elders who were in charge of protecting the Dharma not far ahead, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The sect leader's letter and the restless actions of the other 'protagonists' were already giving Mu Zhi'an enough of a headache, and now there's Lan Mulian, whose cultivation is enough to make her stand out among her peers...

Just thinking about it made Mu Zhian feel hopeless about this Ascension Ceremony.

Fortunately, he wasn't entirely without a chance of winning. After all, he had Qian'er, who knew to care for Brother Mu, and a maid who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, to help him.

Of course, no matter what, he couldn't leave his fate in the hands of others. He also had to be serious and pass the trials of the martial world to successfully qualify for the Ascension Conference.

If you were eliminated from the martial arts world, that would be a real disaster...

Thinking of this, Mu Zhian's gaze inadvertently swept over the nearly dozens of cultivators beside him.

Most of these cultivators were unfamiliar faces; some came from various parts of the Nine Provinces, while others were disciples of sects.

The martial arts world is vast, and the participants' initial areas were determined by random draw. Mu Zhian was probably not very lucky and was not assigned to the same area as Ye Lingxuan and the others.

No, it's not so much bad luck as extremely bad luck.

Because at that moment, several extremely hostile gazes were fixed on him...

Among them were Ye Yu, who had been exploited by Mu Zhi'an several times in the past, and Jing Chen, a Western Region monk whom Mu Zhi'an didn't even know.

I'm usually happy to help others, so I can let Ye Yu, who has a grudge against me, do his own thing. But why is this little monk also keeping an eye on me... Mu Zhi'an thought to himself, then sighed helplessly.

"Could it be that I'm affected by Mengrou's bad luck? Why are there so many random people in my area?"

Fortunately, he now possesses the Southern Wilderness Secret Technique. After entering the martial world, he can use this technique to conceal his true identity, preventing others from recognizing him.

As long as you leave the relevant area of ​​the martial world as soon as possible and reunite with others, it won't be difficult to pass the test and obtain a spot in the Ascension Tournament.

At this moment, the crowd suddenly quieted down, as many people noticed something and turned to look.

Mu Zhian turned his head and saw a beautiful woman in a red dress with a graceful figure riding a flying sword. Although she did not expose much skin, the dress, which was stretched by her full breasts, was so charming that it made people's hearts beat faster.

Soon, whispers began to ripple through the crowd.

"Fei Ying? She's in this area too..."

"Tianji Peak has sent two inner disciples and more than ten ordinary disciples to participate in this competition. Fei Ying seems to be one of them... She has not lost a single match with her fellow disciples during this period, so she can be considered one of the strong contenders for this Ascension Tournament," a Tianji Peak disciple said in a low voice.

The main peaks are far apart, and since they are usually in meditation and cultivation, they are not particularly well-informed. When they heard the disciple's words, many cultivators looked at the sexy and alluring woman in the red dress with a mixture of amazement, admiration, and helplessness in their eyes.

A talented disciple like Lan Feiying would usually greet each other when they bumped into each other in the sect. However, although Lan Feiying appeared gentle and warm on the surface, it was actually extremely difficult for her to take the next step.

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Lan Feiying smiled slightly at them, and then, as she was about to look away, her gaze lingered for a moment on a certain boy in the crowd.

She gave Mu Zhian a meaningful look before looking away.

"Sister Feiying, we'll have to look after each other once we enter the martial world. This is my first time participating in the Ascension Conference, and I'm a little nervous," Mu Zhian immediately transmitted his voice.

Lan Feiying gave Mu Zhian a seductive wink that could melt a man's bones, and her gentle, pleasant voice rang in Mu Zhian's ear: "My sister said that if we are in the same area this time, we must be careful of Mu Zhian."

"Why?" Mu Zhian asked, puzzled.

Lan Feiying's lips curled slightly as she glanced at the large group ahead, leaned forward slightly, and whispered in Mu Zhian's ear, "Because you're a little pervert."

After speaking, without giving Mu Zhian more time to react, she lightly flew away from Mu Zhian on her sword to avoid letting more people notice what was happening.

After a brief moment of silence, Mu Zhian chuckled softly and transmitted his voice, "Sister Fei Ying, you may have some misunderstandings about me..."

Lan Feiying glanced sideways, her eyes alluring: "Oh?"

"I am indeed a lecher, but not a small one," Mu Zhian explained seriously.

Lan Feiying's lips curved into a seductive smile, and her alluring voice whispered in Mu Zhian's ear, "We'll have to wait and see after we verify it~"

Even a seasoned womanizer like Mu Zhian couldn't help but tremble at the gentle and pleasant voice, and cursed her inwardly as a vixen.

Sooner or later you'll experience the power of a stick!

At this moment, the elder leading the group suddenly looked up at the sky. After seeing the cultivators who were setting off for the Martial World, he turned and looked around at everyone, saying, "Has Huang Manting not arrived yet?"

"It seems she was delayed because she was showing signs of a breakthrough. If she hasn't arrived by the time we're about to set off, you should head to the Martial Realm first... These are her exact words," a female cultivator suddenly said.

So Huang Manting was in this area too... Mu Zhian's eyes flickered slightly. At that moment, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, so he subconsciously turned around to look.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting. I hope we're not late for our departure?" A melodious voice rang in everyone's ears, soft and pleasant to hear.

What came into view was a beautiful woman wearing a dark black dress, who was also one of Mu Zhian's old acquaintances.

Huang Manting.

Her aura was much stronger than before. Could it be that she had encountered other opportunities later...? Mu Zhian looked at the black-dressed beauty with suspicion.

Back in Tianxuan City, Bai Ruoxi was hailed as the most beautiful woman in the city, while this Miss Huang from the Morning Dawn Chamber of Commerce was the second most beautiful. The two were equally beautiful, but the former had a slightly better temperament. In addition, Miss Bai had a fuller bust that surpassed her peers, so Huang Manting could only concede second place.

But now, it's clear that Miss Huang's demeanor has undergone a significant change.

The black dress made her skin appear exceptionally white, and beneath the black hem, her fair legs were encased in a pair of jet-black boots, creating a bewitchingly beautiful look.

It has a tremendous allure at first glance.

Everyone present, even the female cultivators, looked at Huang Manting with a newfound eagerness.

Even Mu Zhian was slightly distracted, his eyes momentarily blank, and he even felt an impulse to submit to her.

At this moment, the aurora necklace on Mu Zhian's chest suddenly lit up with a faint glow, and a cold sensation swept over his brain, pulling Mu Zhian back to reality from his thoughts.

What kind of opportunity or what... did this enchantress obtain to become so alluring?

Mu Zhian gasped inwardly, a hint of apprehension creeping into his gaze as he scrutinized Huang Manting.

Seemingly noticing Mu Zhian's gaze, Huang Manting turned her attention to him. The moment their eyes met, she gave Mu Zhian a slight smile, exuding charm.