Chapter 53: What An Evil Curse! Praise Deacon Hai Again!

Although Qin Xuan hadn’t heard of the Azure Heaven Secret Realm before, he knew somewhat about such Secret Realms.

These Secret Realms usually contained all kinds of fortuitous opportunities and treasures.

Advanced martial techniques, secret arts and spells, divine weapons, rare spiritual fruits, unique medicinal herbs, even the legacies of powerful beings, and so on.

They attracted martial artists to venture in, seeking opportunities that could let them leap over the dragon gate.

An Azure Heaven Secret Realm jointly explored by various realms of the Dao Province would surely hold even rarer and more precious treasures inside.

Any Heaven’s Pride who gained opportunities inside and emerged alive would undoubtedly become a top powerhouse in their domain and key figures within their factions in the future.

However, though such Secret Realms were full of fortune, they typically lasted a very long time!

One couldn’t get out without at least a year or two. Some realms could even extend beyond three or five years, which was why Qin Xuan said he wasn’t interested.

After all, a year or two was enough time for each of his four women to give birth once more. If it took three to five years, they could have even more children!

He simply didn’t believe the system rewards would be less valuable than the treasures found inside.

Besides, one choice meant suffering hardships in a Secret Realm—cultivating, treasure-hunting, fighting—and going without “meat” for long periods.

The other meant staying in the Holy Land, enjoying his women’s care. All it took was fucking fucking fucking to grow stronger.

Qin Xuan wasn’t some fool. Of course, he’d choose the latter!

“Not interested!”

“How can you not be interested?!”

“That title is the number one Heaven’s Pride across the Youlong Domain! Do you even know how prestigious that sounds?!”

“Not to mention the baptism from the Azure Heaven Sacred Spring! It not only boosts your realm but also improves your innate talent and comprehension! Improves talent and comprehension! How many people dream of that!”

The words “not interested” shattered True Martial Saint Lord’s composure instantly. He shouted at Qin Xuan.

He failed to grasp how anyone could slack off so hard. Disinterest in fame, he could understand.

But disinterest in the Azure Heaven Sacred Spring—something capable of boosting talent and comprehension? That was pure foolishness!

“I believe my talent and comprehension don’t require improvement. As for titles like ‘number one Heaven’s Pride,’ I genuinely have no interest!”

Despite True Martial Saint Lord’s outburst, Qin Xuan remained unmoved.

“You—”

True Martial Saint Lord started to berate Qin Xuan but restrained his rage, considering the young man’s formidable strength and exceptional gifts.

“Actually… Besides the Azure Heaven Sacred Spring’s baptism, the Azure Heaven Secret Realm holds many other opportunities and treasures. Things like high-grade Spiritual Artifacts, magical instruments…”

Vrrrmm! Vrrrmm!

At that moment, the Heaven-Earth Demon-Slaying Sword Formation materialized behind Qin Xuan. The Demon-Suppressing Sword circled within the True Martial Hall, singing with sharp, clear clangs.

“Hmm… Besides high-grade Spiritual Artifacts, there are also some rare spiritual substances…”

As he spoke, tongues of the Golden Emperor’s Skyfire ignited over Qin Xuan’s body.

Like golden dragons woven from flame, they radiated scorching heat as they coiled around him.

“And there’s the matter of rather advanced martial techniques…”

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Nine silhouettes of scorching suns surged behind Qin Xuan. Coils of Dragon Aura twisted around his fists, unleashing might comparable to King-Grade Martial Skills.

“Enough!”

Seeing this, True Martial Saint Lord’s face blackened completely. He spoke through gritted teeth.

Qin Xuan nodded in response, then retracted the Heaven-Earth Demon-Slaying Sword Formation. The Golden Emperor’s Skyfire faded, and he stopped channeling both the Nine Suns Divine Art and the World-Shaking Dragon Fist.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave!”

With that, Qin Xuan rose to depart.

Yet, watching Qin Xuan approach the hall’s exit, True Martial Saint Lord pondered briefly before insight seemed to strike.

He projected his voice toward Qin Xuan:

“The Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle gathers the greatest Heaven’s Pride talents from across the entire Youlong Domain!”

“Among them are formidable female prodigies—not just peerless in talent and strength but stunning in beauty and figure!”

“Those who claimed the top spot in years past received widespread admiration from female prodigies throughout Youlong Domain!”

“After the battle, factions sponsoring such champions had their thresholds worn down by marriage and concubine offers!”

“The same holds for Azure Heaven Secret Realm! Perform well there, and it won’t just be Youlong Domain’s beauties!”

“Heaven’s Pride maidens across the entire Azure Heaven Dao Province will take notice! Women admire strength—it’s human nature!”

“Qin Xuan! You wouldn’t want to only have four wives and concubines for life, would you?”

Hearing this, Qin Xuan’s stride stopped dead as his foot nearly crossed the threshold.

Only four wives and concubines forever? What an evil curse!

“Qin Xuan! With your power and gifts, placing among the elite monstrosities across Azure Heaven Dao Province would be simplicity itself, let alone dominating the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle!”

“Participate in the Ranking Battle, enter Azure Heaven Secret Realm, and I guarantee your brilliance will shine!”

“Then all those elite, high-quality female prodigies—Holy Maidens from revered Holy Lands, young ladies of marquis and king lineages, princesses from ancient clans and imperial courts—every last one will present herself at your door for you to choose!”

“Qin Xuan!!!”

True Martial Saint Lord’s words rang in Qin Xuan’s ears like a demon’s whispers, preventing that lifted foot from moving forward.

“That’s enough!”

Finally, Qin Xuan slowly turned around.

He returned to the seat he had vacated, sat down, and looked at True Martial Saint Lord expressionless.

“Tell me everything: When the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle and Azure Heaven Secret Realm commence. Key considerations. Related rules.”

Upon hearing this, satisfaction once again spread across True Martial Saint Lord’s face—an elder pleased beyond measure.

Exactly so. True Martial Saint Lord spent quarter of an hour explaining details of the battle and the Secret Realm to Qin Xuan.

After hearing everything, Qin Xuan left without a flicker of emotion on his face.

Staring at Qin Xuan’s receding figure, True Martial Saint Lord mused inwardly:

As expected, Deacon Hai most deeply understands this brat!

Praise Deacon Hai!

…

After leaving True Martial Hall, Qin Xuan returned to his residence courtyard.

From True Martial Saint Lord, Qin Xuan learned the Roaming Dragon Ranking Battle would start in approximately one and a half years.

As for Azure Heaven Secret Realm, participants would teleport directly inside following the battle’s conclusion—only the top hundred. Then they would vie against Heaven’s Pride representatives from other domains.

So the timing for both overlapped naturally.

“A year and a half—that’s enough to wait until after their births!”

Both Su Nianshuang and Jiang Fangmu were already carrying their third children before arriving at True Martial Sacred Land.

As for Liu Qiyue and Xia Qingcheng, only Xia Qingcheng had conceived her first; Liu Qiyue still hadn’t hit the mark yet.

Thinking of this, Qin Xuan barged directly into Liu Qiyue’s room.

At that moment, Liu Qiyue had her back turned to Qin Xuan. Seeing this, Qin Xuan stepped close behind her and began the battle!