Chapter 565: Chapter 0560: The Appearance of the Saint Master

“Only Silver Emblem Holy Guards, Golden Emblem Holy Guards, and Law Enforcement Holy Guards can participate. I’m afraid that’s the reason they haven’t tried to break through to the Sky Sea Realm,”

Yun Fei’er whispered softly after hearing Guardian Lan Yue’s words.

“It seems so. Once they break through to the Sky Sea Realm, they would be ranked as elders and naturally be ineligible for this affair,”

Chen Yu agreed with Yun Fei’er.

So, does this mean that those stronger Law Enforcement Holy Guards would all vie for this spot?

“It seems that these Law Enforcement Holy Guards know more insider information, and they basically all have that intention,”

Chen Yu concluded.

The allure of the Eighth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid is even greater for the Silver and Golden Emblem Holy Guards.

Some Law Enforcement Holy Guards had even surpassed the eighth barrier and already possessed Eighth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid.

Yet, despite this, those Law Enforcement Holy Guards who knew some inside information were willing to give up the chance to strive for the Sky Sea Realm and compete for this spot instead.

Clearly, the task mentioned by Guardian Lan Yue must offer significant benefits and opportunities.

“It looks like this matter… cannot be ignored.”

Chen Yu murmured lowly, attaching more importance to the affair mentioned by Guardian Lan Yue, though he had not yet made a decision.

All would wait until half a year later!

“What exactly is the task? Why the competition for spots?”

“Not a hint revealed, sigh!”

Many of the surrounding Holy Guards felt conflicted.

A fixed thought had already formed in their minds: a task from the Holy Land must be very dangerous.

Moreover, this task had been personally released by the Master of Holy Land. Even the Law Enforcement Holy Guards could participate, which spoke volumes of its risks.

But the rewards offered by the Holy Land were too tempting.

“The task from the Holy Land might be my only chance…”

Elsewhere, a sullen old man’s dark eyes flickered with light.

He was a Law Enforcement Holy Guard and had only passed through the seventh barrier this time at Sky Sea Mountain, still a great distance from the Sky Sea Realm.

More crucially, he had been seriously injured in the past, his lifespan greatly reduced. If he couldn’t break through to the Sky Sea Realm within ten years, his death was certain.

If he could survive this task and return alive, he would receive a cup of Eighth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid.

Furthermore, according to the information he had, this task also offered other reward mechanisms or opportunities!

“Disperse, come back to this place after half a year, and you can participate in the competition for spots.”

At this moment, the Great Elder approached the crowd.

Afterward, people gradually dispersed, and Chen Yu also left.

“Are you participating in the competition for spots?” Ye Luofeng asked.

“It depends on the situation.”

Chen Yu had not decided yet.

“If it’s too dangerous, you shouldn’t go. You’re a genius like this; as long as you don’t die young, you are bound to stand at the pinnacle of the Kunyun Realm in the future. It’s unnecessary to take such risks,”

Yun Fei’er said with a smile.

Ye Luofeng looked at Yun Fei’er with curiosity, wondering how this woman had gotten involved with Chen Yu and why she was so attentive to him.

“Chen Yu…”

Qian Guang watched as Chen Yu left, clenched his fists.

At Sky Sea Mountain, Chen Yu had successfully passed the fifth barrier and displayed a combat power even stronger than his!

How was he supposed to seek vengeance now?

“Perhaps, the task released by the Master of Holy Land… is an opportunity!”

Qian Guang’s gaze was incredibly deep.

If he were to participate in this task and return alive, he could get a cup of Eighth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid, which would be enough to make his cultivation soar and surpass Chen Yu.

And undoubtedly, this task held other rewards.

The trials of Sky Sea Mountain had thus come to an end.

But the hearts of all the Holy Guards had not relaxed because of it.

Most people had not made up their minds regarding the task released by the Master of Holy Land, choosing to wait until half a year later.

During these six months, almost everyone was in secluded cultivation, enhancing their strength and cultivation level.

If, after half a year, it turned out to be a tremendous opportunity yet they were unable to compete for a spot, it would be tragic.

Inside his cave residence, Chen Yu was also in closed-door cultivation.

With talents as common as clouds within the Holy Land, everyone was progressing rapidly, and Chen Yu felt the pressure, not daring to slack off.

Besides, only by ascending to higher positions could he inquire into the core secrets of the Holy Land and determine whether its ruler was – as the Blood Lotus Saintess had described – a being from another race!

Initially, Chen Yu mainly practiced Heavenly Heart Refining and used the Moon Spirit Ore Mother in conjunction to refine his spiritual power.

Within half a month, his spiritual power had smoothly reached the level of the Late Guiyuan Realm.

But this was far from enough. This area was a weakness for Chen Yu, and he needed to spend much more time rectifying this deficiency.

Three months later, Chen Yu’s spiritual power had grown considerably, and only then did he stop and begin to practice the “Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.”

Cultivation was the foundation of everything. Chen Yu, currently only at the pinnacle of the mid-stage, was still far away from the path leading to the Sky Sea Realm.

Half a year passed by swiftly!

On that day, all Holy Guards, including the Copper Badge Holy Guards, arrived at the summit of the Holy Land.

Unbeknownst to when, three fighting platforms, each two hundred feet long and wide, had appeared.

Many elders of the Holy Land had also gathered, the sheer magnitude lending the atmosphere a solemn and respectful tone, with no one daring to speak loudly.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Suddenly, two formidable presences burst forth. Two figures streaked across the sky, hovering above everyone.

One of them was Guardian Lan Yue, whom they had seen half a year ago. As for the other blue-robed elder, he was said to be another protector of the Holy Land!

In the sky, only the two protectors stood aloof, their gazes indifferently surveying all the Holy Guards below.

Under the gaze of the protector, the subject immediately felt uneasy as if their secrets were being glimpsed away.

“This mission…”

Guardian Lan Yue was just about to speak.

Suddenly, the heaven and earth violently trembled, with the surrounding mist dispersing without a trace.

Behind the forbidden area, a deep and profound azure luster suddenly shone, covering ten thousand li as if it had replaced the firmament.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi roared madly, coalescing into a ray of light and shadow.

A figure could be seen, an elder dressed in a wide, blue robe, sitting silently upon a blue jade throne, his gaze indifferent, yet exuding supreme majesty.

“What is this?”

Many Holy Guards looked towards this light and shadow, their spirits immediately jolted, their minds trembling, bodies shaking.

Many Copper Badge Holy Guards trembled violently upon seeing this figure, their legs shaking uncontrollably, bending under them, unable to maintain their stance.

“Saint Master!”

Two protectors immediately bowed to the light and shadow, then descended to stand on the ground.

“It’s actually the Master of Holy Land!”

“He is the strongest being in the entire Kunyun Realm!”

All the Holy Guards took a deep breath, looking up with awe.

“Saint Master!”

All the Great Elders and Holy Guards bowed in unison.

In the next moment, the area fell into complete silence!

“This time, I will entrust you with a mission.”

The Master of Holy Land suddenly spoke, his ancient voice echoing between heaven and earth.

At this moment, the Holy Guards felt it to be an honor to serve this powerful being.

“My reign over the Kunyun Realm has been for over two hundred years, and I believe you also know that the Kunyun Realm is but one of the many realms within the vast universe.”

“Not long ago, I inadvertently discovered a strange realm. Upon investigation, I found out that this realm is a treasure land mentioned in the external realm’s secrets–the Blood Star Realm, which contains a startling supreme artifact.”

The Master of Holy Land spoke slowly.

Everyone’s emotions were pulled by his words. Upon hearing about the startling supreme artifact, the Holy Guards’ breathing quickened, staring intently at the Master of Holy Land, awaiting what would come next.

“Regrettably, as I was making preparations, several nearby realms also learned of this!”

At this point, many couldn’t help but show indignation.

“Therefore, the rulers of these realms decided to jointly plot for that treasure land.”

“The space of the Blood Star Realm is stable, with extraordinary means laid out by supreme beings. Although we’ve found some flaws, no one above the Sky Sea Realm can enter. Thus, I will select fifty-five individuals from among you to enter and help me obtain that startling supreme artifact!”

At the end, the Master of Holy Land’s voice thundered like rolling thunder, vast and deep, penetrating deep into the souls of all the Holy Guards.

At this moment, all Holy Guards showed excitement, as if they were willing to sacrifice everything for the Master of Holy Land.

Chen Yu was caught up in this, but suddenly, his heartbeat grew stronger, producing a strange vibration.

Chen Yu blinked fiercely a few times, regaining his composure.

“The Master of Holy Land… too fearsome, just a few words can affect one’s state of mind!”

Chen Yu inwardly exclaimed in alarm.

“All is entrusted to you.”

The azure light suddenly vanished, leaving only a sentence floating in the void, as if laden with great expectations.

After the Saint Master had left, the two protectors once again rose.

“What the Saint Master just mentioned is your mission: go to the Blood Star Realm and secure a supreme artifact for the Saint Master.”

“As long as you return alive, you will be rewarded with a cup of Eighth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid. And if you help the Saint Master obtain the supreme artifact, you will become his first Direct Disciple!”

The blue-robed elder spoke with utmost seriousness.

“Direct Disciple of the Saint Master!”

“Good heavens, the Saint Master is the most powerful being in the entire Kunyun Realm, to become his disciple…”

The crowd below erupted!

At this moment, no one remained calm.

Although only one person would become the Saint Master’s disciple, it seemed as if anyone could be that person.

“If I could become the disciple of the Saint Master… Chen Yu, no matter how skilled he is, would be eclipsed under my power!”

Qian Guang’s eyes widened, gleaming with desire.

“Just now, the Saint Master said that the Blood Star Realm is a treasure land, surely filled with opportunities.”

“Enough talk, the competition for places begins now!”

The blue-robed elder declared.

On the open ground, there were three combat platforms, with Silver Emblem Holy Guards at the far left, Golden Emblem Holy Guards in the middle, and Law Enforcement Holy Guards at the far right.

Chen Yu, having heeded the aged man’s words, did not rush to challenge the Tongyun Tower, so he remained as a Silver Emblem Holy Guard, hence in front of the leftmost combat platform.

“Silver Emblem Holy Guards, there are thirty places!”

“Golden Emblem Holy Guards, there are twenty places!”

“Law Enforcement Holy Guards, there are five places!”

The three elders in front of the combat platforms announced almost simultaneously.

Logically, it would be better to send all the Law Enforcement Holy Guards, but doing so would greatly reduce the Holy Land’s strength and make it vulnerable to the Blood Moon Organization’s exploitation.

Moreover, the higher the cultivation, the greater the cost required.

The cost of sending a single Law Enforcement Holy Guard could send ten Silver Emblem Holy Guards.

“So that’s it, no wonder that old man told me not to rush to become a Golden Emblem Holy Guard.”

Only now did Chen Yu understand this point.

With Chen Yu’s current strength, he could easily secure a place among the Silver Emblem Holy Guards.

However, the elder had clearly underestimated Chen Yu; with Chen Yu’s strength, even competing for a place among the Golden Emblem Holy Guards would not be an issue.