325: Kunmu's Test

Titan, who was originally indifferent, had a completely different look in his eyes after refining the Law Comprehension Pill.

The shocked Titan looked at Xun Xiuyuan and said, "Junior Brother! This pill is incredibly potent. It actually works even on someone at my Great Sage Peak Rank, and the key is that it integrates eleven main laws. You absolutely cannot expose it casually."

Hearing this, Xun Xiuyuan said helplessly, "I know that now, but it's already been exposed."

He then recounted the events concerning Gu Xing, as well as the three individuals, Cao Yun, and the others.

After listening, Titan pondered for a long time and said, "Since it's already exposed, will the powerful being behind you who refines this kind of pill step in to protect you?"

Titan, quite clearly, fell into the same misconception as Gu Xing, Feng Lin, and the others. This kind of pill couldn't be obtained from just any ancient cave. They all believed that a heaven-defying powerful being stood behind Xun Xiuyuan.

Xun Xiuyuan knew Titan misunderstood but didn't explain, as this misunderstanding brought him no harm.

Titan then said, "I finally understand why Yang Xiaoyao arranged for Yang Long to approach you. It must be because of this pill."

Xun Xiuyuan remained silent.

Titan continued, "Yang Xiaoyao and Feng Lin can be trusted. Neither of them has been corrupted and they still stand on the side of the Yuan Ling Universe."

Xun Xiuyuan heard an unfamiliar term: "Corrupted?"

Titan nodded, "Corrupted, the soul is corrupted, and gradually one loses oneself. I don't know exactly who in the Yuan Ling Sect has been corrupted, but Feng Lin and Yang Xiaoyao have not been corrupted; I am very certain of this."

Xun Xiuyuan continued to inquire, "What about Nangong Yan?"

Titan, seeing Xun Xiuyuan ask about the Law Enforcement Elder, smiled and said, "Although this fellow hasn't been corrupted, his personality is indifferent to everything; he won't meddle in others' business."

Xun Xiuyuan recounted his experience in the Law Enforcement Hall, finally saying with surprise, "He doesn't seem to bear any ill will towards me."

Titan nodded, "I had someone send a message to him to look after you. He probably did it to save me some face."

After chatting for a long time, Xun Xiuyuan finally got to the point: "Who should I choose as my master for the apprenticeship ceremony the day after tomorrow?"

Titan said indifferently, "Either Yang Xiaoyao or Feng Lin is fine; it's up to you. I'll be there too. If anyone puts too much pressure on you, just choose me."

Xun Xiuyuan nodded.

Titan then said, "Puppet Number One, whom you encountered in the Eternal Great World, is a subordinate of Elder Shanhuo. Mountain Fire is the Mission Elder of the Yuan Ling Sect. Once you are registered as a core disciple, Mountain Fire will definitely assign you missions, and these cannot be refused."

Xun Xiuyuan was puzzled: "What kind of missions are they usually?"

Titan said, "That's exactly what I wanted to tell you. Most missions are within the Yuan Ling Universe, so they aren't dangerous for you. However, some missions will take you to the Yuan Ling Universe's vortex. The battlefield beyond the vortex is very perilous for Great Sages, so you need to be careful."

This was the first time Xun Xiuyuan had heard about these situations: "Senior Brother, what are they fighting for on the Cosmic Battlefield?"

Titan was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. 'You sure ask far-reaching questions, kid.'

"The things they're fighting for there are things we all possess: the Worlds within our bodies. Devouring the Worlds within other people's bodies can gradually perfect one's own internal World. There are also important resources like cosmic stones, primordial spiritual materials, and so on. These things are all treasures that can quickly promote the perfection of the internal World. It all comes down to one thing: everything is for strength."

At this point, Titan paused and said, "Of course, there are also some foreign body (anomalous objects). These anomalous objects disregard the constraints of laws and are extremely powerful as weapons. If integrated into one's own World, they will also greatly enhance the World's completeness."

Xun Xiuyuan was puzzled: "When a Great Sage dies, will their internal World burst forth?"

Titan shook his head: "No, it's in some special environments that some ownerless small Worlds are nurtured. The laws contained within these small Worlds are bizarre and varied, encompassing every attribute. When a Great Sage dies, their internal World collapses. Only upon reaching the Saint King Realm, even if they die, their internal World will still exist."

Thinking of this, Titan smiled and said, "The internal World left behind by a Saint-King can be called a minor universe. This thing is a supreme treasure, and Great Sages have no chance of coveting it."

Titan looked at Xun Xiuyuan and continued, "There's also the cosmic core nurtured by a Great World. I've never even seen this thing, but it's also a great treasure."

Xun Xiuyuan nodded after hearing this, now understanding how precious the rewards for the Saint Realm challenge in the Nine Nether Secret Realm were.

Seeing that Xun Xiuyuan was listening, Titan continued, "If Mountain Fire's mission truly involves going to the Cosmic Battlefield, then you must be wary of one person: Grand Elder Hong Chen."

Xun Xiuyuan was startled: "Grand Supreme is in the Saint King Realm, right? Why should I be wary of her?"

Titan's voice was very low at this moment: "I suspect Grand Elder Hong Chen has been corrupted. My injuries were caused by a sneak attack from a Saint-King."

"Within the World power that attacked me, a peach tree with blooming peach blossoms appeared."

As Titan spoke, he couldn't help but sigh, "Grand Elder Hong Chen's affection for peach blossoms is something the entire Yuan Ling Sect knows."

Xun Xiuyuan asked, puzzled, "Could it be someone else imitating her? It shouldn't be difficult for experts like them to imitate this characteristic, right?"

Even Xun Xiuyuan's A Thought Blooms could achieve it.

Titan nodded, "If it's not Grand Elder Hong Chen, then that's for the best. As for whether it's her, I'm not certain, but there's no harm in being cautious."

The two chatted for a long time. At this moment, the Yuan Ling Sect was already bustling with excitement, and all conversations revolved around the news of Titan's emergence from seclusion.

Elders Mountain Fire, Kun Mu, and Cheng Kui were gathered together at this time.

This was Elder Cheng Kui's cultivation retreat, located within a separate secret realm.

Cheng Kui sat by a cliff, facing the endless ocean below, completely unmoved by the discussion of the two behind him.

Mountain Fire, seeing Cheng Kui's reaction, was not surprised at all. Finally, he asked, "Elder Cheng Kui, Titan has come out of seclusion, what are your thoughts?"

Cheng Kui, seeing that he couldn't remain silent, turned to look at Mountain Fire and Kun Mu, saying helplessly, "Titan was severely injured on the Cosmic Battlefield. Is his emergence from seclusion now because of that Xun Xiuyuan?"

Mountain Fire shook his head and said, "Logically speaking, this Xun Xiuyuan shouldn't have any connection with Titan. Their ages don't match up."

Kun Mu spoke at this moment, "This Xun Xiuyuan very likely obtained the time bottle. I am determined to get the time bottle, so I will try my best to take him as my disciple. I hope you two will assist me."

Upon hearing the words "time bottle," Mountain Fire's brows twitched slightly, then he calmed his emotions.

This subtle expression did not escape Kun Mu's eyes, because Kun Mu had deliberately said this to observe Mountain Fire's reaction.

Cheng Kui nodded and said, "With Xun Xiuyuan's talent, he certainly has the right to choose his own master. You just compete when the time comes, and I will naturally help."

Mountain Fire also nodded and said, "That's exactly the point. We cannot let a genius like Xun Xiuyuan fall under someone else's tutelage."

Kun Mu's expression brightened at this, but he still subtly glanced at Mountain Fire.