The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Revisiting old haunts, Zhou Qing roughly guessed where they were headed next by watching the Second Uncle walking in front.

He felt both anxious and somewhat excited.

Now that he had broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm, due to the Heavenly Dao Qi, his combat power nearly completely crushed those of the same level.

If he were to enter the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace simulation again, he wouldn't even be able to pass the Gravity Zone.

In the past, when he tried to break through during the late Golden Core Realm, he almost always fell during the second wave. Now, entering at the Nascent Soul Realm, he would probably lose his life quickly, let alone attempt a breakthrough.

In reality, even Duanmu Shu and numerous Supreme Elders dared not easily send Nascent Soul Realm cultivators into it, as it had already touched a certain red line.

If they acted recklessly, they might very well activate the mysterious thing that guarded it in the shadows, causing unpredictable consequences.

Last time he went in, he could already clearly feel that chilling sensation of being watched.

As for his Talent Skill, Lowering Presence, it would probably be completely ineffective against the entities inside.

Firstly, that thing was not a living creature. Secondly, even Supreme Elders, as divinity transformation cultivators, were extremely wary of it. He wasn't worth mentioning in front of it.

"Sigh, now it's completely hopeless!" Zhou Qing sighed helplessly, feeling utterly dejected.

If he couldn't even pass the Gravity Zone in the simulation trial, there was no point mentioning what came afterward.

In that case, what use was the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace token?

Maybe he advanced too quickly. He would wait until he encountered another equally terrifying forbidden zone, and after it accepted him, he would see if he had another chance then.

Of course, this was not certain. Mainly because he was currently penniless and didn't have enough mid-grade spirit stones to attempt it.

"What did you just say?" The Second Uncle walking in front turned his head slightly and asked aloud.

Zhou Qing quickly responded, "Nothing, nothing. I just suddenly felt that time flies. It was already a year since we left here last time."

Zhou Qing said this and couldn't help but stop walking, looking at the cave on the side.

It was here that the Second Uncle helped him get over twenty pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Ointment and then left.

He chased after him, asking if he could still give him some opportunities the next time they met.

At that time, the Second Uncle just kept walking with a smile, seemingly without giving a clear answer.

Hearing Zhou Qing's somewhat sentimental words, the Second Uncle couldn't help but smile faintly and teased, "Well, for someone so young, you've learned to be nostalgic. This is just the beginning. In the future, there will be plenty of occasions for you to lament the changes of time. Hurry up and keep up."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing hastened his steps to catch up closely.

Until the two of them arrived once again at the Five-Colored Altar. After the last appraisal, Zhou Qing knew that the real array to truly enter had nine colors, with one color being the weakest and nine being the strongest.

The thing before him was indeed a treasure of inestimable value.

Then, the Second Uncle skillfully placed eight top-grade spirit stones on it, one by one.

In an instant, the altar shone brilliantly.

Just as Zhou Qing was about to step forward, the Second Uncle gently pulled him back, his eyes filled with a hint of doubt, and asked, "Aren't you going to ask what we're doing here?"

Zhou Qing shook his head confidently, "Whatever we're doing, I believe you can bring me back safely. After all, I still need to make you proud in the future and properly put that former disciple in their place."

Hearing Zhou Qing's words, the Second Uncle stared at him for a moment, then burst out laughing heartily.

"You little one, you're becoming more and more to my liking!"

Then, the Second Uncle took Zhou Qing, stepping onto the altar, and they disappeared in an instant.

When Zhou Qing opened his eyes again, he found himself in another passage.

The two of them continued walking forward, and after what felt like the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they finally saw a glimmer of light ahead.

When they crawled out, Zhou Qing looked at the tunnel in front of him and couldn't help but feel emotional.

He had seen it many times but had never come out from within it before.

"How about leaving a message?" The Second Uncle slightly raised his chin, his eyes lingering on his own handwriting for a moment with some pride, then turned towards Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing shook his head repeatedly; his dog-like writing was too recognizable.

The two characters "Just This" written by the Second Uncle already carried a provocative tone. If he left another message, the Supreme Elders would surely fly into a rage.

But judging by the unpatched entrance, it was clear that no one else had entered here in over a year.

It seemed this place really had become his secure meal ticket.

Seeing Zhou Qing had no intention of leaving a message, the Second Uncle didn't insist either. Stretching his muscles, he felt even more self-satisfied, "I bet when you turned the key for them earlier, you only made it this far. Watch closely, what I'm about to do is my well-honed expertise."

Finishing his words, the Second Uncle then pointed to the stone mill in the distance and said loudly, "Roll it over here."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but smile, then obediently went over, rolling the stone mill bit by bit to the front, and asked with a raised eye, "And then?"

"Follow me!" The Second Uncle took large strides ahead to lead the way while Zhou Qing followed slowly, pushing the stone mill.

Before the Second Uncle could give instructions, Zhou Qing had already placed the stone mill steadily at the designated spot.

Second Uncle: "..."

Zhou Qing scratched his head, chuckling as he explained, "You see, there are marks here. When I first came in, the stone mill was originally placed here. At that time, it was also in this spot that you captured me."