Yang Lake.

Above, there were ripples as tangible as substance.

Below were surging waves, originating from the center of the lake, flowing in all directions.

As Jiang Ning and Zhong Yue boarded the ship, they felt the sixteen iron chains connecting the decked ship being stretched taut.

Though the waves were several feet high, the decked ship remained fixed on the lake surface, unmoved.

"Zhong Mansion Envoy, how long until the Secret Realm Cave Heaven opens?" Jiang Ning looked up at the oppressive feeling from above and asked.

"Soonest is two to three days, slowest six or seven days!" replied Zhong Yue.

"Then I came just in time!" Jiang Ning smiled.

"You also want to enter the Yang Lake secret realm?" Zhong Yue asked.

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded: "There might be something in the Yang Lake secret realm that I need!"

"Are you sure? I don't want my great-granddaughter to be heartbroken!" Zhong Yue said.

Jiang Ning glanced at Zhong Ling and, seeing her bright eyes, couldn't help but smile.

"I don't like to take risks; I have at least a 95% certainty!"

"95% certainty?" Zhong Yue shook his head: "You're underestimating the Secret Realm Cave Heaven! There won't be a shortage of powerful challengers; even my abilities aren't considered top-notch in there!"

"Are there Second Grade Great Grandmasters among those top elites?" Jiang Ning asked.

"There aren't!" Zhong Yue shook his head: "It's alright for Second Grade Great Grandmasters to enter the Secret Realm Space, as its internal rules aren't distinct. But entering the Pocket World is a completely different matter! The creators of the Pocket World often possess the ability to make reality follow their words, and the world they created can stand as a separate realm, inherently repelling the Heavenly Dao's force! The Second Grade Great Grandmasters usually bear a heavy aura of the Heavenly Dao!"

Secret Realm Space? Pocket World?

Hearing Zhong Yue's explanation, curiosity instantly arose within his heart.

"Is there a big difference between secret realms and Pocket Worlds?" Jiang Ning inquired.

Though he had seen mention of Secret Realm Cave Heaven in books, none had offered deep insights, leaving him only with partial understanding.

"A big difference!" Zhong Yue nodded slowly, noting Jiang Ning's puzzled expression: "Secret realms can only be considered spaces, not separated from the heaven and earth! Therefore, in the secret realm space, it's hard to find great opportunities! But the Pocket World is different, also called a Pocket World Heaven, which can be considered an independent world, with complete internal rules, almost another world, another side of heaven! Often nurturing a world consciousness, which is why Second Grade Great Grandmasters seldom venture into Pocket Worlds."

Hearing Zhong Yue's description, Jiang Ning's heart couldn't help but stir.

"Zhong Mansion Envoy, are Pocket Worlds truly created by people?"

"Not by ordinary humans!" Zhong Yue shook his head: "You should call them Immortals. In my current understanding, those from the Ancient Times with such great Divine Skills belong to another tier of beings, only appearing similar to us."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately understood Zhong Yue's explanation.

That is to say, Pocket Worlds are not the work of heaven or nature.

But of man.

In his view, whether Immortal or god!

As long as they evolved from humans, they can be called human.

The so-called Immortal are beings that are stronger and more powerful humans.

As thoughts flashed across his mind, Jiang Ning looked up, watching the spreading ripple waves above, feeling sentimental.

"I truly wonder how powerful such beings would be!"

"Moving mountains, chasing the sun, plucking stars and the moon, all with ease!" Zhong Yue replied.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask.

"Zhong Mansion Envoy, you seem quite knowledgeable about the Ancient Era!"

Zhong Yue shook his head: "What more is there to know, just lived a bit longer, heard a bit more! Very few records remain from those times."

As the two stood on the deck of the ship conversing.

From another side, several gazes frequently turned toward Jiang Ning.

One of the gazes was particularly sharp; it belonged to a woman in a fire-like red robe.

The ship on which the red-robed woman was standing also had the Yingtian Alliance's flag, indicating the people aboard were from the Yingtian Alliance.

This was also the reason the ship could stay docked in the center of the lake.

"That person is Jiang Ning?" the red-robed woman asked.

"Yes, Vermilion Bird Envoy! That person is Jiang Ning!" the man beside her answered.

"Good!" The red-robed woman smiled: "Just when I needed a pillow, it seems I'm in luck!"

"Are you planning to act against the Dongling County Patrol Envoy?" the man beside her asked.

"That Lord Jiang undermined major plans within the alliance. If it were outside, I couldn't make a move against him, but his current presence here indicates he intends to enter the Yang Lake Secret Realm Cave Heaven! If he doesn't come out in time, who would know whether he died to the dangers within the Cave Heaven or was killed by others?" The red-robed woman smiled.

Then she added: "Send word to notify the White Tiger Envoy and Xuanwu Envoy, and get them to come to Yang Lake if possible! Also inform Alliance Leader Li of my intent to act!"

"Yes!" The man responded, then retreated.

"Vermilion Bird Sister is rather cautious!" a voice sounded as a tall man approached.

The man wore a cyan robe, with patterns of dragons playing in water on it.

"Azure Dragon, how goes the closed-door enlightenment?" the red-robed woman asked.

"Some gains!" the Green Dragon Envoy nodded.

"You're only a step away from becoming a top Grandmaster, aren't you?" A hint of envy appeared in the red-robed woman's eyes.

"Almost there!" The tall Green Dragon Envoy nodded again.

As he stood in front of the red-robed woman, he could only look down to communicate.

Because even with them standing together, the red-robed woman's head was only level with his shoulder.

"Vermilion Bird Sister, have you decided to act against Jiang Ning?" the tall Green Dragon Envoy asked.

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