90: Twelve Overseas Domains

For the Heavenly Dragon Empire, this Ancient Secret Realm could be called the fundamental lifeline of the nation.

The resources the Imperial Family used to support Saint-rank powerhouses and numerous retainers almost entirely came from here.

This Ancient Secret Realm was not something that could be created by human power; it was formed after a complete Plane shattered, and it was filled with mystery and the unknown.

"Regarding the quotas for entering the Ancient Secret Realm this time, Ji Mo, you have two quotas to allocate at your own discretion; this is a special reward for you.

Moon Shadow also has one quota to allocate at her discretion, and as for Qi Tian, he himself counts as one quota."

Hearing this, Moon Shadow and Qi Tian were so excited that their faces turned flushed, as if they had been struck hard by the God of Fortune.

Being able to obtain a quota to allocate at their own discretion meant that their status within the Sect would rise significantly, and they could also use this opportunity to win over hearts.

The Emperor paused slightly, then continued:

"The champion of this team competition is the Shenwu Sect; all 10 of you participating contestants can obtain the qualification to enter the Ancient Secret Realm."

The Sect Master of the Shenwu Sect was so excited that he could hardly speak, his face overflowing with uncontrollable ecstasy.

The other Sect Masters, however, had eyes full of wild jealousy; a single Sect being able to have 10 Disciples enter the Ancient Secret Realm—if just a few of them brought back abundant resources, the Sect's strength would be able to achieve a leap, so how could it not make people envious?

"The quotas this time are truly scarce; the remaining Sects that did not obtain quotas will each be allocated one quota, and the remaining quotas will be allocated by the Imperial Family itself."

After speaking, the Emperor left with a group of concubines.

The several Sects that were originally filled with disappointment were suddenly overjoyed upon hearing that they could still obtain one quota.

They had originally thought they were just here to be foils this time, but they did not expect a turn of events, let alone such a surprise.

At this moment, the Old Eunuch walked forward and respectfully said to Ji Mo:

"Please come with me; Your Majesty has given orders to arrange for you, my lord, to stay at the Yangxin Pavilion.

Tomorrow, I will take you, my lord, to the Imperial Treasury to select treasures."

"Ji Mo." Just at this moment, Ji Mo heard someone calling him, and when he turned to look, it was none other than the Peerless Sect Master, Chu Feng.

He saw Chu Feng wearing a hypocritical smile and walking over. Ji Mo felt a wave of disgust in his heart, and he only heard Chu Feng say:

"Ji Mo, first of all, congratulations on winning first place and securing three quotas for our Sect."

Before Chu Feng could finish speaking, Ji Mo interrupted him unceremoniously:

"Sect Master, you haven't forgotten what Zhou Hao did to me, have you!

Although I am untalented, I am not stupid to that extent. Since some things have been done, they cannot be undone.

When Song Jian comes out of seclusion in a few years, tell him on my behalf to wash his neck clean and wait for me to come and take his head."

After speaking, Ji Mo turned to the Old Eunuch and said: "Take me to the Yangxin Pavilion."

The Old Eunuch had served the Emperor for many years and was exceptionally shrewd; he said nothing and led Ji Mo away.

Only the Peerless Sect Master was left standing there with a gloomy face, his complexion alternating between green and white, with hatred surging in his heart:

"Ji Mo, you actually dare to disregard this Sect Master so much; even those Disciples who returned from overseas dare not be this presumptuous. You absolutely deserve to die! You just wait for me."

The Old Eunuch led Ji Mo through the Imperial Palace.

Before long, they arrived in front of an elegant and exquisite pavilion.

Wisps of Immortal Qi swirled and curled around the pavilion, as if it were a picturesque fairyland scene.

This was the Yangxin Pavilion.

After bringing Ji Mo there, the eunuch took his leave and departed.

Ji Mo dismissed all the palace maids, eunuchs, and servants serving in the pavilion area and wandered alone in the pavilion courtyard.

The courtyard was overflowing with the fragrance of flowers, intoxicating to the senses; the ponds and rockeries were arranged in a well-proportioned manner, which was extremely pleasing to the eye, and Ji Mo felt exceptionally relaxed.

After walking around for a while, Ji Mo stopped in a pavilion built over the pond.

He sank his consciousness into his inner space and saw Spirit Stones neatly stacked inside, along with those 5 drops of Millennium Stalactite Milk; this scene made Ji Mo's blood boil!

Such a massive amount of wealth—with these resources, his own strength would definitely be able to improve by a large margin.

Thinking of this, the corners of Ji Mo's mouth curled into a smile involuntarily.

"There is also the Peerless Hall that the Emperor bestowed upon me in the Immortal Blessed Land; cultivating there must be excellent as well.

After I finish selecting my rewards tomorrow, I will go to the Peerless Hall to enter seclusion and advance."

Just as Ji Mo was calculating his subsequent plans in his heart, the space in the pavilion suddenly distorted, and the figure of Elder Mu appeared.

"Kid Ji Mo, to be honest, when I let you participate in this Martial Arts Gathering, I really didn't expect you to win the championship at first;

I just wanted you to spar with those Disciples who returned from the sea region and get some training.

I didn't expect your methods to be so endless; this old man is even a bit unable to fathom you!"

Elder Mu sighed repeatedly, his heart full of amazement. This kid had grown up right under his nose; in just over a year, his methods were already comparable to a Sect Master.

"Elder Mu, this has already surprised you?

If I didn't have some tricks up my sleeve, how could I be worthy of your cultivation!

Although I don't know what Realm you are actually in, it must be far beyond the Saint Rank.

To help you, I must at least break through beyond the Saint Rank, right!"

Ji Mo's expression was indifferent as he calmly responded to Elder Mu.

"We shall talk about that later; Kid Ji Mo, your Sword Intent has improved so quickly, and you have even comprehended a Heaven-rank Sword Technique; anyone with a discerning eye can guess that you must possess a supreme treasure of the Sword Dao.

Otherwise, with an ordinary Bloodline, it would be absolutely impossible to be so Heaven-Defying.

The Emperor probed you that day, and he must have sensed it too. However, I stopped him, so I imagine the Emperor will not dare to harbor any crooked thoughts again.

But when you are out and about, you still need to be extra careful."

Elder Mu was like a kind elder, caring for Ji Mo with the utmost concern.

You must know, even those people from the Ji Family harbored ill intentions toward Ji Mo, yet Elder Mu, while knowing that Ji Mo possessed heavy treasures, not only did not press for answers or try to seize them, but instead gave careful instructions.

"Thank you, Elder Mu."

Ji Mo truly felt Elder Mu's goodwill; in this world, he had long-lost experienced the affection of an elder.

He secretly vowed in his heart to do his utmost to help Elder Mu in the future.

"Kid Ji Mo, as soon as this competition ends, I will send you directly to the Endless Sea Region.

With your talent, staying holed up here is simply casting pearls before swine and being wasted in vain.

As for the Sect, you can rest assured; I will protect your sister and your wife well."

"Also, Kid Ji Mo, take out the map I gave you."

Ji Mo hurriedly and obediently took out the map from his inner space.

Elder Mu waved his large hand, and the map slowly unfolded.

"Today, I will explain to you properly the division of the regions in the Endless Sea Region.

The Endless Sea Region is divided into 12 Regions in total, just like a circular target.

The outermost ring is the 12th Region; the closer to the center, the smaller the Region number, and the first ring at the very center is the 1st Region.

Those Disciples you saw who returned from overseas actually only returned after experiencing slaughter in the 1st Region.

Like the slightly more capable Qi Tian, and Pang Ban whom you killed, they were only qualified to set foot in the 2nd Region.

Only by reaching the Void Shattering Realm are you qualified to enter the 3rd Region and 4th Region.

And to go above the 5th Region, you must at least possess the strength of the Saint Realm.

As for the regions further up, you don't need to worry about them for now; when your Realm is high enough, you will naturally know."