288: Why find a human race?

Gong Xiaorou chuckled, "Father, was that favor from back then worth it or not?"

City Lord Gong Yuwei took a sip of tea and said leisurely, "Why wouldn't it be worth it? Originally, I was betting that World Lord Xun would return safely. Who knew that the Great Barren World had such strong luck, and a female True Saint appeared in less than a hundred years."

Gong Xiaorou looked at the sky with envy, "Xie Nanqiao is my idol; she protects the Barren with her own strength."

"Not just your idol; her prestige throughout the Extraterritorial Battlefield is very high. A dozen years ago, when she first entered the True Saint Realm, she fought Ye Qingyun of the Eternal Great World to a standstill. What kind of talent is that?"

City Lord Gong Yuwei also said leisurely.

Gong Xiaorou also said in confusion, "We both witnessed the battle between World Lord Xun and Ye Qingyun back then. World Lord Xun, in the Heavenly God Realm, overpowered Ye Qingyun. Why did Ye Qingyun return safely, but World Lord Xun's whereabouts are unknown?"

"After being swept into the Time Tide, the landing point is random; it depends on luck."

City Lord Gong Yuwei explained, and finally added, "I know Palace Master Xie Nanqiao is your idol, which is why I'm letting you deliver goods to the Great Barren World this time. But you must not be careless, because the Eternal Great World has been very active recently. If anything feels off, come back."

Gong Xiaorou nodded in agreement, but her face was full of excitement, the kind of excitement one feels when about to meet an idol.

Tilia, Xiang Shan, and the World Masters of some surrounding Great Worlds were holding a council, discussing matters related to the Great Barren World.

The Great World of Slaughter was the only exception.

Tilia spoke, "The Eternal Great World has been attacking the Great Barren World for nearly a hundred years, but has consistently failed to make significant progress. This time, the Eternal Envoy conveyed a message, asking us to isolate the Great Barren World. Everyone, please discuss how we should respond."

Xiang Shan said without hesitation, "The Great Barren World is, after all, a part of the southern Extraterritorial Battlefield. We cannot help, as the enemy is too powerful, but to ask me to provide intelligence and then isolate the Barren, to be honest, I cannot do it."

The World Master of the Clear Autumn Great World also spoke at this time, "I have no contact with the Great Barren World, but I still support World Master Xiang's statement. The Eternal Great World is, after all, a northern Great World, and its reach is too long."

At this moment, a human-like figure spoke, "My Nine Heavens Great World is human territory, and the Great Barren World is also human territory. I naturally will not help the Eternal Great World."

The World Master of the Blood Sea Clan spoke at this time, "But the Eternal Great World has allied with the Prison Clan this time to target the Great Barren World. Although the Prison Clan is far less powerful than the Eternal Great World, they also have Saints. I fear that if they defeat the Great Barren World, they will settle scores later, and then our lives will not be easy."

Tilia spoke again, "I have communicated with Saint Nan Qiao. World Lord Xun's soul lamp in the Barren has not been extinguished. I will only say this much; everyone, please consider it carefully."

Xiang Shan looked at Tilia in surprise, "Your Majesty has made contact with Saint Nan Qiao? World Lord Xun's soul lamp has not been extinguished? Is this true?"

This matter was very shocking to the World Masters present. Xun Xiuyuan's battle record was too terrifying. If he was not dead, and if he returned, he would be a fierce individual who fought an entire world.

Tilia said, "The Great Barren World is very scarce in wood-element spiritual items, and my Great World is rich in such resources, so I took the initiative to visit Saint Nan Qiao and conclude this business. It is precisely because World Lord Xun's soul lamp is not extinguished that Saint Nan Qiao is retreating into the Barren, intent on defending."

Everyone present was an expert and understood Tilia's subtext.

If World Lord Xun had died, Saint Nan Qiao would probably abandon the entire Barren and go alone into the northern region to fight the Eternal Great World to the death.

Finally, Tilia made the decisive statement, "Although I am a newly advanced Initial Saint, I have no intention of coercing anyone. I have shared the intelligence I obtained with all of you. How you choose to act is up to your own decision."

All the World Masters rose to bid farewell and thanked Tilia.

Xiang Shan did not leave, looking at Tilia before him and asking, "Is your breakthrough related to this transaction?"

Tilia spoke, "Yes. Saint Nan Qiao directly explained the mysteries of the Law of Time to me. I had an epiphany and broke through upon my return."

Xiang Shan said in disbelief, "How is that possible? This Saint Nan Qiao is a bit too abnormal."

Tilia's eyes showed admiration, and she said softly, "If you interact with her, you will know what it means to have a pure heart. Isn't there a rumor that people with pure hearts are very good at comprehending laws?"

After Xiang Shan left, Tilia came to the entrance of a secret realm and looked at the four young people before her, saying, "Are you sure you want to enter this secret realm? It's very dangerous inside. There are exotic beasts in the God King Realm, and you are only Heavenly Gods at most. Do you need to reconsider?"

One of the young men stepped forward, bowed to Tilia, and said, "Your Majesty, please do not have any reservations because of our identities. Grandmother Nan Qiao sent us here not to seek refuge. Our Barren has not reached that point yet."

Tilia frowned, "I know, and I also believe Saint Nan Qiao can resist the Eternal Great World, but if you were to perish inside, wouldn't it be too regrettable?"

Tilia's idea was simple: Saint Nan Qiao had entrusted four juniors to her. Although it was said they were coming to the Great Elf World for experience, they couldn't just die, could they?

Who knew that the four youngsters had somehow learned about the Wood Spirit Secret Realm in the Great Elf World and requested to enter the secret realm for training.

Tilia pondered for a long time and said, "Alright, since you insist, I will not stop you. I will open the secret realm for you, and I will wait at the entrance of the secret realm. If there is danger, just come out."

The four youngsters bowed and thanked Tilia, then all entered the Wood Spirit Secret Realm.

Xun Xiuyuan's trials were very strange, involving mental strength, physical strength, and combat power.

There were even math problems, which truly left Xun Xiuyuan speechless.

The final test was indeed a True Saint Realm illusion. After killing it, there was no exotic beast value.

The entire trial took Xun Xiuyuan half a year, truly a mixed bag of oddities.

After Xun Xiuyuan killed the True Saint Realm illusion, he thought he could leave smoothly, but then a giant, ethereal figure floated before his eyes.

The phantom clearly paused when it saw Xun Xiuyuan.

Xun Xiuyuan saw the phantom's expression and his heart tightened: This is not a divine sense remnant soul; the main body of this phantom should still be alive.

The phantom spoke, "Is it a human?"

Xun Xiuyuan nodded, not speaking.

The phantom muttered in confusion, "What's wrong with that kid? Why did he find a human?"