590: An unexpected entrance to the spiritual realm

Third Ecological Circle.

Border City 22.

"Long time no see."

Chen Du greeted Zhang Youren, who was waiting for him.

Besides Zhang Youren, a burly man with a round face and a full beard stood beside him, possessing a look that would instill fear in other men.

According to the information provided by Xie Miao, Chen Du knew that this person was the secretary of the Third Ecological Circle's Circle Head, named Secretary Shi.

The opponent's Life Strength Rank was 28, which was considered a top-tier expert even in an Upper Civilization.

The Roast Chicken Civilization, a Middle Civilization they encountered before, had Sha Mi Kun, who pursued Chen Du, also at Rank 28, making him their civilization's second strongest expert.

This showed the profound heritage of a High Martial Civilization.

The Crawler Civilization they encountered earlier, although they had also ascended to an Upper Civilization, their heritage was incomparable to an old-brand Upper Civilization like the High Martial Civilization.

The closer one's Life Strength Rank was to 30, the harder it was to improve; countless Geniuses were stuck on the path to becoming a Domain Warrior.

Even a Domain Warrior in the pseudo-Domain stage was a distinguished guest in a Great Civilization.

When Zhang Youren entered the Third Ecological Circle via his wristband, the people here already understood everything.

Although Chen Du and Zhang Youren were only two Rank 25 Advanced Sky Soaring Warriors, their probability of becoming Domain Warriors in the future was extremely high, so the people here naturally dared not neglect them.

"Hello, Chen Du."

Secretary Shi said with a smile.

"Our Circle Head originally intended to welcome both of you personally today, but he has been too busy recently, so he could only send me to receive you. I hope you don't mind."

Chen Du was somewhat surprised and hadn't yet gotten used to this change in status.

The Circle Head was the highest leader of an Ecological Circle; without the leader, the Circle Head was king!

Although Chen Du had met Ryan, it was because he had shown the potential to become a Domain Warrior.

He hadn't expected such treatment today, just for coming to claim a reward.

"Thank you for your trouble, Secretary Shi."

Secretary Shi smiled and nodded, then the three of them boarded a flying vehicle behind him.

5 hours later.

The three arrived at a magnificent dam.

"This is the Tears Dam. As for why it's called that, you'll find out later."

Secretary Shi maintained an air of mystery, briefly introducing it.

Chen Du and the other man looked at the facilities below and nodded.

This Tears Dam was built to be more like a military base than a military base.

However, this was not strange; in fact, it should be so. If the secret of the Level 5 special spirit realm were exposed, the entire Third Ecological Circle would be doomed.

The three unlocked door after door with their wristbands and entered.

This process was somewhat cumbersome, as each large door needed to be unlocked independently, not allowing full passage after one was opened.

It was designed to be so troublesome to prevent some alien race with forced entry capabilities.

"Hello, Secretary Shi!"

"Hello, Secretary Shi!"

The Martial Artists stationed here were not many, but they all knew Secretary Shi.

Upon seeing Secretary Shi leading the way for Chen Du and Zhang Youren, two Rank 25 Advanced Sky Soaring Warriors, a look of surprise flashed across their faces.

After the three left, a few more gossipy individuals instinctively gathered together.

"I can't believe someone of Secretary Shi's status would do such a thing for two juniors."

"Indeed, putting aside his status, he is also a Rank 28 Advanced Sky Soaring Warrior, a top-tier expert."

"Do you think those two young men might be the children of the Circle Head, Han Mingyuan?"

"Don't talk nonsense. The Circle Head has a daughter, and she's an only child. Where would he get a son?"

"Yes, it's impossible for them to be the Circle Head's children. Moreover, to prevent his daughter from developing a domineering habit due to his status, it's said that she was sent to another Ecological Circle for upbringing since childhood."

"There are rumors she went to the Ninth Ecological Circle and, purely through her own efforts, got into one of the Three Top Academies. Although it's unknown which one, she's currently a freshman."

"But what about illegitimate children?"

"That's somewhat possible now that you mention it, the age also fits. But in my opinion, these two look more like prospective sons-in-law!"

"Didn't you notice just now? Both of those young men are Rank 25!"

"Such young Advanced Sky Soaring Warriors, with a chance to even challenge for Domain Warrior status in the future, certainly meet the standards for being the Circle Head's son-in-law."

...Secretary Shi had very high authority, allowing them almost unimpeded passage.

After passing through countless mechanical doors, the three arrived at a room. Inside, there was only one man, who was currently brewing tea.

The man was middle-aged, with a square face, thick eyebrows, and several hideous scars on his face.

"Let me introduce you."

Secretary Shi began.

"This is Yang Hongbin, the person in charge of the Tears Dam."

"In the entire Third Ecological Circle, only he and Circle Head Han Mingyuan can open the final gate, allowing you to approach the entrance of that special spirit realm."

"You are indeed two excellent young people. Seeing you, I feel as if I'm seeing my younger self!"

Yang Hongbin looked at Chen Du and the other man, nodding with a look of relief. Due to the scars on his face, his slight smile was a bit unsettling.

Hm?

Why does this line sound familiar? I feel like I've heard it somewhere before?

And is this considered a compliment?

Chen Du was momentarily unsure.

However, Yang Hongbin was indeed excellent; his Life Strength Rank of 29 made him the highest-ranked Advanced Sky Soaring Warrior Chen Du had ever seen, excluding Domain Warriors.

"Chen Du, Zhang Youren, I will only see you this far. I am not qualified to intervene in the subsequent procedures."

"According to Yan's intelligence from back then, there might be an ultimate resource called the eternal heart in here!"

"If either of you can obtain it, you will 100% advance to Domain Warrior in the future!"

The two nodded, knowing this was Secretary Shi's encouragement and expectation for them, because the High Martial Civilization was currently too short of Domain Warriors!

As for the eternal heart, according to the information provided, Yan hadn't even seen a shadow of it.

It was merely a resource he inferred might exist based on various signs at the time...

Subsequently, led by Yang Hongbin, Chen Du and the other man descended layer by layer, passing through an unknown number of gates before arriving underwater.

"The water depth here is 3000 meters, and the entrance to that special spirit realm is at a depth of 8000 meters, which is the bottom here."

Yang Hongbin finished speaking and led the way down.

A 5000-meter drop was very short for three Advanced Sky Soaring Warriors; they arrived in a moment.

"You must have felt it on the way down, right? The water flow here is from bottom to top."

"All the water in our Third Ecological Circle comes from this Tears Dam!"

"And the truth of the Tears Dam is this thing in front of you."

"It is because it continuously creates water sources that we can survive here."

"It is both the source of all water in the Third Ecological Circle and the entrance to your special spirit realm this time."

"We call it 'Tears'."

Yang Hongbin said, pointing to a giant tear-shaped object in front of them that was continuously spouting water.

The true form of the Tears was now fully exposed before the three.

Witnessing this scene, Chen Du couldn't help but feel a leap in his heart.

This so-called Tears was actually the Egg God!