His cultivation steadily improved, and he was considered extremely formidable even among the Fourth-level Venerables.

Moreover, he took the Purple Spirit Pill, which refined his Ice Lotus Martial Soul and Great Dragon Sword Soul even further.

The other mental realms have reached perfection, only needing an opportunity to transform into a true Martial Soul.

As for the Blood Sword Inheritance, he is currently stuck at the Fourth Layer, as it requires powerful slaughter battles to advance.

The other two Earth Rank Techniques have reached Small Success; achieving the Great Success realm with his current cultivation isn't enough.

"It seems that enhancing cultivation is the kingly way!" Lin Xuan took a deep breath.

In the last few days, rather than retreating into seclusion, he decided to completely relax.

Meanwhile, he received news that the academy had set up an exchange board.

This means that martial artists can exchange items from the Tianyou Secret Realm for things within the True Spirit Hall.

Of course, the value must be equivalent.

Suddenly, Lin Xuan became interested; he remembered he still owed the Dark Red Divine Dragon a piece of Dragon Blood!

"Let's go take a look!"

Lin Xuan was intrigued and prepared to go see this so-called exchange board.

The exchange board had many items, indicating that the Tianyou Secret Realm was rich in Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many trading goods listed.

Lin Xuan even saw a trade involving Earth-grade Martial Arts, which shocked him greatly.

One must know, Earth-grade Martial Arts are the top-tier martial arts on the continent, and now the Immortal Martial Academy was offering them for exchange; one can only imagine the value of the exchanged items.

His gaze quickly scanned the list, then he squinted his eyes.

Because at the top of the list was a trade item: Dragon Blood.

A drop of Dragon Blood was priced at seven to eight million Spiritual Value in the True Spirit Hall.

This price is extremely high, knowing that Lin Xuan has only amassed around a million Spiritual Value at the academy,

Gathering seven or eight million value would require not exchanging anything and being busy for two to three years.

This would consume too much time for him and isn't worthwhile.

But now, thanks to this exchange board, it meant that as long as he acquired corresponding items in the Tianyou Secret Realm, he could exchange for that drop of Dragon Blood.

"Sky Mysterious Feather."

Lin Xuan murmured, keeping his eyes on the top, as this was what could be exchanged for Dragon Blood.

"Dragon Blood!" The Dark Red Divine Dragon was excited; he had been waiting for this day for a long time.

But soon, he revealed a suspicious expression.

"What's wrong, is there something wrong with this Dragon Blood?" Lin Xuan asked.

"No, look at that exchange item!" the Dark Red Divine Dragon exclaimed. "Sky Mysterious Feather, could it be the feather of the Heavenly Nether Bird?"

"Heavenly Nether Bird?" Lin Xuan was taken aback, then felt a shudder run through him.

"Are you sure?"

"Almost sure, otherwise I can't think of what bird's feather can be exchanged for Dragon Blood," the Dark Red Divine Dragon replied.

Hiss!

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan took in a deep breath, and his eyes shone with fiery enthusiasm.

One of his purposes of coming to the Blood Domain was to find this Heavenly Nether Bird.

He had once obtained a fragmentary map that recorded information about the Heavenly Nether Bird, which is why Lin Xuan came to the Blood Domain.

However, the map was incomplete, and he hadn't made any progress during this time.

But unexpectedly, he now got news about the Heavenly Nether Bird.

"Could the Tianyou Secret Realm also be related to the Heavenly Nether Bird?" Lin Xuan's eyelids twitched wildly.

"It seems likely," the Dark Red Divine Dragon was also shocked, "I wondered why I couldn't find it, turns out it's a separate secret realm!"

The duo was extremely excited because the Heavenly Nether Bird is a Heavenly List Demon Beast, beneficial to both of them.

The Dark Red Divine Dragon needless to say, needed the demon core and blood to restore its strength.

While Lin Xuan wanted its flame, to form a Fire Martial Soul!

Originally just hoping to gather some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, he never expected such a discovery! Lin Xuan was thrilled; he absolutely must obtain the Heavenly Mysterious Flame!

In his hand, he held a part of the map, which might prove useful.

Remembering the name, Lin Xuan left the exchange board.

Other disciples were also excitedly discussing the list.

Time passed quickly, and soon the day to enter the Tianyou Secret Realm arrived.

The academy convened all disciples qualified to enter the Tianyou Secret Realm.

A total of one hundred people, including seventy young disciples and thirty elders.

They stood together on a massive ancient array platform, quietly waiting.

Lin Xuan was naturally among them, his gaze flickering, surveying all around.

Finally, he focused his gaze on those elder figures.

Because these senior figures were highly powerful, far surpassing the young ones, most were in the Sixth-layered Venerate realm.

Lin Xuan even saw one or two Seventh-layer Venerable experts.

Immediately, he revealed a puzzled expression, as the information he had indicated that Seventh-layer Venerables couldn't enter.

But now, there stood Seventh-layer Venerables.

This was truly odd.

However, the Dark Red Divine Dragon transmitted, saying, "There's nothing curious, the Immortal Martial Academy likely has special methods allowing Seventh-layer Venerables to enter."

"But seeing the number, the method must come with a heavy price."

"So that's it."

Upon hearing the Dark Red Divine Dragon's explanation, Lin Xuan understood.

But then, he became cautious, as these special methods meant that other king forces likely had similar ways.

If they too were interested in the Heavenly Nether Bird, the situation would be troublesome.

Indeed, the Tianyou Secret Realm is fraught with danger, he must be careful.

The crowd stood on the array platform, silently waiting, with Dean Xuan standing at the front, hands behind, gazing skyward.

Nearby elders engaged in low conversation.

Meanwhile, on another part of the Heavenly Martial Continent, atop a massive mountain.

Several figures floated like Banished Immortals in the clouds, appearing dreamlike.

On that mountain peak, peculiar patterns flickered like crimson branding irons, shining with strange light.

Not only that, but the nearby five mountains also shone connectedly, forming a vast Light Array.

Six enormous peaks pierced the Cloud Peak, their patterns growing brighter, forming luminous beams that intertwined in the void, finally converging into a gigantic array.

This scene lasted a long time before slowly stabilizing.

Then, a pair of eyes opened in the void, the icy gaze ripping through the Sky.

Accompanied by terrifying pressure.

A dignified voice then sounded; the Tianyou Secret Realm was finally opened.

This voice was deep, carrying terrifying pressure, making the void tremble, causing the distant disciples' hearts to quake, bodies lightly shivering,

"Shen Chong, you go first."

The dignified voice sounded again.

If anyone were there, they'd be shocked, for these people were Shen Family.

A middle-aged man, hearing the mighty voice, strode through the void, approaching slowly.

He looked toward the front of the Light Array, his gaze carrying a hint of fervor.

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