Zhang Longhu ignored his junior brother's sighs, stored the five hundred thousand spirit stones into his storage treasure, and personally delivered them to Chen Xiao.

"Immortal Master, these are the five hundred thousand spirit stones you requested. Please accept them."

Returning to Chen Xiao, Zhang Longhu said with a respectful expression.

Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment, thinking in surprise, "They gathered them so quickly? Damn, did I ask for too little?"

However, words spoken are like water spilled; a man's word is his bond. It was a little too late to go back on his word now.

One should be honorable!

"Well, very good. I accept the goodwill of your True Martial Sect. From now on, we are friends. If you encounter any trouble in the future, just mention my name."

Chen Xiao accepted the spirit stones and casually gave Zhang Longhu a 'blank check.'

"Hehe, definitely, definitely. Immortal Master, you are too kind..."

Zhang Longhu thought to himself, I don't even know your name. If I really encounter trouble, what name am I supposed to mention?

Besides, if I really mention your name, I'm afraid I'll die even faster. Don't you know your own status in the Immortal Hidden World?

Of course, Zhang Longhu wouldn't be so foolish as to say these words. He wore a fake smile, hoping that Chen Xiao would leave quickly.

But Chen Xiao didn't seem to realize this. He leisurely drank his tea, not speaking, nor leaving.

Zhang Longhu could only carefully attend to him, not daring to urge him.

Finally, Chen Xiao finished his tea and shifted in his seat... Zhang Longhu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this great master was finally leaving.

However, Chen Xiao merely changed his posture, turning even more towards Zhang Longhu.

"Sect Leader Zhang, I know you're eager for me to leave, but I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you. I can't leave yet because I have a few questions to ask you."

Chen Xiao had too many questions about the Immortal Hidden World, but he didn't know where to start.

Zhang Longhu's expression tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Immortal Master, you jest. How could I think that? If the Immortal Master likes it here, please stay for a few more days. Of course, if the Immortal Master has any questions, please feel free to ask. This humble Taoist will answer everything I know and say everything without reservation."

Regardless of what he was thinking in his heart, what he said was certainly flawless.

Chen Xiao thought for a moment and asked his first question, "When I first arrived, I unintentionally overheard your junior brother Lin talking to the Holy Son about the Prodigy Battle, saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What exactly is this Prodigy Battle?"

Zhang Longhu said "oh" and then began, "In reply to the Immortal Master, the Prodigy Battle is a grand event held every fifty years in the Immortal Hidden World. In principle, any sect in the Immortal Hidden World is qualified to participate in this event."

"Each sect will send its most promising disciples, regarded as Holy Sons or Holy Daughters, to participate in the Prodigy Battle. If they can achieve a ranking in the Prodigy Battle, even just in the top ten, they will benefit for life!"

"Of course, even if they don't achieve a ranking, being able to compete against the elites of other sects is a good experience."

"Li Beiwu, as the Holy Son of our True Martial Sect, was originally supposed to go to the Earth Sect's Houtu City in these few days to participate in the preliminary rounds, but unexpectedly, fate is fickle..."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao's face darkened. What fate is fickle, it's clearly me being fickle!

Chen Xiao felt no guilt for killing someone from the True Martial Sect. The law of the jungle prevailed here.

Since Li Beiwu used force to devour the Su family, he should have expected that one day he would be devoured by someone else.

"Then tell me, what are the benefits of achieving a ranking in the Prodigy Battle?"

Chen Xiao asked indifferently.

"The benefits are that there will be corresponding spirit stones, elixirs, magical treasures, etc., as rewards for achieving a ranking."

Zhang Longhu said generally.

Chen Xiao frowned, "Just these? Is there nothing special?"

If that's all, then this Prodigy Battle is nothing special. It only happens once every fifty years, and I thought the rewards would be great!

"Of course, there's something special!"

Zhang Longhu said with a smile, "Speaking of which, the Immortal Master actually has something that is related to the Prodigy Battle."

"Hmm? You're referring to..."

Chen Xiao had already guessed something, but he wasn't sure.

Until Zhang Longhu gave a definite answer, "I'm sure the Immortal Master has already guessed it. That's right, I'm talking about the Saint Relic of the Eternal Immortal Emperor, the Yin-Yang Jade!"

The fact that the Yin-Yang Jade was on Chen Xiao was almost an open secret; almost everyone in the Immortal Hidden World knew about it.

"Tell me in detail, what is the relationship between this Yin-Yang Jade and the Prodigy Battle?"

Chen Xiao changed his posture again, staring intently at Zhang Longhu.

Zhang Longhu explained, "This matter must be told from the beginning. The Immortal Master just asked me if there were any special rewards for the Prodigy Battle, and the answer is yes, but the conditions for the rewards are very harsh. In addition to achieving first place in the Prodigy Battle, you must also obtain the approval of the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man in order to open the Sacred Treasure Platform and receive special rewards."

"Wait a minute, what are the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"The Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man are the Book of Heaven, the Book of Earth, and the Book of Man..."

Zhang Longhu first said something meaningless, and then continued, "These three books are the treasures of the Three Sects of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and the Prodigy Battle is organized by the Three Sects of Heaven, Earth, and Man. To open the Sacred Treasure Platform, you must obtain the approval of these Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man!"

"For hundreds of years, the Sacred Treasure Platform has only been opened once. After the Sacred Treasure Platform was opened, the treasure that appeared from it was the Saint Relic, the Yin-Yang Jade!"

Hearing this, Chen Xiao was shocked and muttered, "According to your statement, the Yin-Yang Jade appeared fifty years ago. Then, who exactly was the person who won first place in the Prodigy Battle at that time and obtained the approval of the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man?"

In fact, Chen Xiao already had an answer in his heart, but he still wanted to hear Zhang Longhu say it.

However, Zhang Longhu's answer was beyond his expectations, "The champion of that Prodigy Battle was a very mysterious person. He came from an organization called the White-Robed Sorcerer Group. This organization is very mysterious and has never traveled in the martial world. There is almost no record of it. Before that Prodigy Battle, no one had heard of this organization, and after that Prodigy Battle, this organization disappeared without a trace and never appeared in the public eye again."

Chen Xiao had thought that Zhang Longhu would say that the champion of that Prodigy Battle was Chen Sihai.

Of course, his current statement did not rule out the possibility that Chen Sihai was the champion back then.

"Sect Leader Zhang, have you heard of the name Chen Sihai?"

Chen Xiao asked.

"Uh, this name sounds familiar... but, I'm not sure. I don't seem to have heard of it..."

Zhang Longhu said hesitantly.

Chen Xiao could tell from his expression that the other party had not heard of the name Chen Sihai. The reason he said it sounded familiar was just to avoid offending Chen Xiao.

"It is said that he can freely travel between the Immortal Hidden World and the Secular World, and there is a high probability that the Yin-Yang Jade on my body was given to me by him. Have you really not heard of him?"

Chen Xiao added.

Zhang Longhu shook his head and said with a wry smile, "This humble Taoist is certain that I have not heard of benefactor Chen Sihai. This humble Taoist practices the Supreme Unfeeling in the Immortal Hidden World and does not pay much attention to the surrounding world. Including the Saint Relic Yin-Yang Jade, it only caused some sensation when it first appeared, and few people mentioned it afterward."

The meaning of his words was that the Yin-Yang Jade did not have a very special status in the Immortal Hidden World.

The reason Zhang Longhu could remember it was more because it was a special reward for the Prodigy Battle. As for how it was transferred and taken out of the Immortal Hidden World, Zhang Longhu did not pay too much attention.

Chen Xiao recalled that according to what Tu Junhou said, their sect wanted to snatch the Yin-Yang Jade from Chen Sihai, but Chen Sihai ended up destroying their entire sect.

At that time, the top combat power of that sect was only eight Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.

In other words, this was a super small sect, a weakling among weaklings.

Only such a sect would try to get their hands on the Yin-Yang Jade...

And Chen Sihai was seriously injured by eight Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, which meant that his strength was not top-notch either.

Amidst the myriad threads, Chen Xiao seemed to have grasped something, but it was not very clear.

However, he had now found a very important clue, which was the White-Robed Sorcerer Group.

And a member of the White-Robed Sorcerer Group participated in the previous Prodigy Battle fifty years ago and won the championship.

So, would they make a comeback this time?

The answer was not 100% certain, but there was a high probability that they would.

So Chen Xiao made a decision. He suddenly looked ashamed and said with great guilt, "It seems that this Prodigy Battle is very important to every sect. Sect Leader Zhang, I am really sorry for killing your True Martial Sect's Holy Son."

Zhang Longhu was slightly stunned, wondering what this sudden guilt and apology was all about.

And could your acting be any more exaggerated?

Although he didn't know what Chen Xiao was planning, Zhang Longhu could only force a smile and say, "Immortal Master, you are too kind. This is all fate. Our True Martial Sect dares not blame the Immortal Master."

"No! You must blame me!"

Chen Xiao waved his hand and said loudly, "Not only must you blame me, but you must also let me participate in the Prodigy Battle on behalf of your True Martial Sect!"

Chen Xiao revealed his true colors, finally stating his purpose.

Zhang Longhu was dumbfounded, only then understanding what Chen Xiao was planning.

This great master actually wanted to take the initiative to represent the True Martial Sect in the Prodigy Battle!

But whether this was a good thing or a bad thing, Zhang Longhu could not determine for the time being.

Seeing Zhang Longhu hesitating, Chen Xiao's voice sank, "Sect Leader Zhang, are you dissatisfied with my proposal? Do you think I am not qualified to fight on behalf of your True Martial Sect?"

"No, no!"

Zhang Longhu shuddered and quickly said, "This humble Taoist couldn't be happier that the Immortal Master is willing to represent our True Martial Sect in the Prodigy Battle!"

The way he said those two "couldn't be happier" sounded like he was about to cry.