It didn't take long for Xu Chuan to arrive at the Trial Tower.
Looking at the towering pagoda before him, Xu Chuan couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
This place was, in a way, the first stop of his rise.
It was also the turning point in his life.
Yet, he hadn't returned here once since the Grand Competition.
He never expected to be back here today in such a different capacity.
Upon entering the Trial Tower, before Xu Chuan could ascend, a beam of light enveloped him, and he instantly vanished from his original spot.
When he reappeared, he was already at the very top floor of the Trial Tower.
This was the most mysterious place in the entire Taiyi Sacred Land.
Normally, it was forbidden, and few could ever set foot here.
No one knew what truly lay within.
It was only after becoming the Holy Son that Xu Chuan learned that the two Grand Elders of his Taiyi Sacred Land were cultivating at the top of the Trial Tower and the Scripture Tower, respectively.
At this moment, before Xu Chuan was an unrolled scroll.
The scroll depicted a world, and everything on it was lifelike, brimming with vitality.
At the same time, a powerful pressure emanated from within the scroll.
Sensing this pressure, Xu Chuan's expression changed slightly.
The scroll gave him the feeling as if a real world was sealed within it.
The person capable of such a feat was undoubtedly extraordinary.
Xu Chuan's expression grew solemn.
"Disciple Xu Chuan, come to pay respects!"
Xu Chuan bowed respectfully towards the scroll before him, then stood to the side, awaiting a response.
Not long after, an ancient voice echoed in Xu Chuan's ear.
"Come in!"
As soon as the words fell, a passage abruptly appeared before the scroll, leading into it.
Seeing this, Xu Chuan did not hesitate and stepped forward, entering the passage.
Within the Taiyi Sacred Land, what danger could possibly threaten him, the Holy Son of Taiyi?
Walking through the passage, the scene before him underwent a complete transformation.
He had arrived in a new world.
The world's spiritual energy was abundant, martial principles permeated the air, rare treasures grew wildly, and life force was plentiful, presenting a scene of flourishing prosperity.
"This world is even more complete than Han Feng's small world!"
Xu Chuan narrowed his eyes, feeling it thoroughly.
Cultivating in this world, even a pig could be groomed into a martial expert.
"As expected of Taiyi Sacred Land, to possess such a thing!"
Xu Chuan was filled with emotion.
Whether it was the one who created this world or the one who sealed it within the scroll, they were undoubtedly cultivators above the Emperor Realm!
This once again allowed Xu Chuan to witness the depth of the Sacred Land.
And as Xu Chuan was still marveling at the Sacred Land's foundation, the ancient voice sounded again.
"Come to the thatched cottage ahead."
Following the direction of the voice, Xu Chuan indeed spotted a thatched cottage.
Before the cottage, there was also a small pond and a pavilion.
These were all very ordinary things.
Apart from being infused with some spiritual energy, they held no peculiar characteristics.
They were entirely like the dwelling of a mortal.
It was impossible to imagine that a martial expert would reside here.
Xu Chuan moved swiftly, taking two steps at a time, and soon arrived at the thatched cottage. He then pushed open the door and entered.
Inside the cottage, an elder with white hair, dressed in white, was sitting cross-legged on a futon, smiling as he awaited Xu Chuan's arrival.
"You're here?"
"Sit."
With that, he waved his hand, and a futon instantly appeared beneath Xu Chuan, causing him to sit down involuntarily.
Such a maneuver caused Xu Chuan's eyes to narrow.
To make him sit down without any defense, this was truly no simple feat!
Previously, he had heard that these two Grand Elders were only at the peak of the ninth level of the Heavenly King Realm.
Now, it seemed, that information was definitely problematic!
The elder before him was definitely at the Half-Emperor Realm!
Perhaps even at the peak of the Half-Emperor Realm!
Otherwise, it would be impossible to possess such skill, leaving him completely unprepared!
To verify his thoughts, Xu Chuan directly activated his system and scanned the elder before him.
[Name: Xue San Jian]
[Race: Xuan Tian Human Race]
[Realm: Half-Emperor Realm Peak]
[Talent: Unparalleled Under Heaven]
[Destiny: Three Sword Hero (Gold), Nurturing Descendants (Purple), Sword Heart True Understanding (Purple)]
[Divine Abilities: Shattering Delusion, Connecting to the Divine]
[Life Script: None]
[Life Trajectory: One of the only two survivors from the previous generation of Taiyi Sacred Land powerhouses, dedicated his life to the study of swordsmanship, cultivating only three swords. When all three swords are unleashed, it's either your death or mine. Ultimately, he fell defending the Sacred Land against the siege of numerous forces.]
[Fortune: None]
[Affinity: 80]
...
"As expected, peak Half-Emperor Realm!"
"The same level of powerhouse as the Holy Master!"
Xu Chuan's heart immediately felt more at ease.
This suggested that the other Grand Elder who had not shown himself was also likely a peak Half-Emperor Realm expert.
They had merely concealed their cultivation, and the information leaked to the outside world was that of the ninth level of the Heavenly King Realm.
Even Xu Chuan had almost been deceived.
However, when Xu Chuan's gaze fell upon Xue San Jian's life trajectory, he frowned again.
Such a powerful individual had actually fallen?
And in a siege by numerous forces.
"This shouldn't be!"
"Could it be..."
A flash of inspiration struck Xu Chuan, and he recalled the incident where a group of cultivators from other forces had attacked him.
Coupled with the fact that he had killed several Holy Sons recently, if these forces joined forces to attack the Taiyi Sacred Land.
With Xuan Sa in secluded cultivation for breakthrough, they might truly be unable to resist!
At this thought, Xu Chuan's expression became even more grave.
However, he quickly concealed it.
For now, he couldn't let others know, and even if he spoke out, no one would believe him.
The emergence of new crises further solidified Xu Chuan's determination to become stronger.
Only by becoming stronger could he turn the tide!
Therefore, this Five Regions Grand Competition was his opportunity!
He would seize this chance to reach the pinnacle!
Concealing his thoughts, Xu Chuan rose and bowed.
"Disciple Xu Chuan, greets Elder!"
Towards this elder, Xu Chuan felt genuine reverence.
With his cultivation, when the Taiyi Sacred Land was under siege, he could have simply fled.
The vast Xuan Tian was open to him.
But he did not, choosing instead to defend Xuan Tian to the death.
How could such an elder not inspire respect?
"No need for formalities, sit down!"
Xue San Jian stroked his beard, a smile gracing his face.
The more he looked at Xu Chuan, the more pleasing he found him. He was indeed the Holy Son of their Taiyi Sacred Land.
Whether in terms of talent, cultivation, demeanor, or etiquette, he perfectly fit the standard of a Holy Son in his eyes.
"Yes."
Xu Chuan obediently sat down.
One old, one young, they faced each other.
After Xu Chuan had settled down completely, Xue San Jian spoke, "You've likely guessed the reason for inviting you here."
Xu Chuan nodded in understanding.
He had already anticipated it on the way.
If nothing unexpected happened, it would be about the Five Regions Grand Competition.