The crowd present had all learned Divine Texts to some extent, and the Blood of Tyranny was also a researcher of Divine Texts, equivalent to a Divine Text Expert among humans.

Yet even the Blood of Tyranny did not understand the character as clearly as Zhou Leng.

The eleven people listened intently, just as they did when the Blood of Tyranny was speaking earlier.

When Zhou Leng finished speaking without reservation, everyone remained silent.

No one could completely understand.

Though they did not understand, they felt it was profound.

Because what Zhou Leng studied was Divine Texts, studied Song Juesi, studied the Celestial Ladder.

Only the Blood of Tyranny nodded repeatedly in great praise: "Among the Human Race, there is such talent, excellent!"

In the discussion, the Blood of Tyranny was like a jade gentleman.

Subsequently, the Blood of Tyranny asked a series of questions, both about Divine Texts and about the One-Character Scroll.

Zhou Leng answered every question without holding back.

As the Blood of Tyranny was a Grandmaster and did not withhold anything, what would he have to hide?

"Good... good..." The Blood of Tyranny thought while continuously praising, smiling warmly, and speaking gently.

Finally, the Blood of Tyranny said: "In terms of understanding this aspect, you are correct, I couldn't find a flaw, keep doing, keep moving forward."

Afterward, the others gradually began to express their insights.

The Blood of Tyranny listened quietly.

Every time someone finished speaking, the Blood of Tyranny would point out their errors sharply and suggest ways to correct them.

The voice was gentle, without any tyranny.

Everyone was overjoyed, attentively noted down, and sincerely thanked him.

This was guidance from a Grandmaster.

Zhou Leng, being at a similar realm to them, gained a lot as well.

In a short time, everyone finished speaking and the Blood of Tyranny also completed his critique.

Finally, the Blood of Tyranny said: "It seems that only I and Zhou Leng have perceived a 'Observing Heart Dojo' once. Unfortunately, this is a Great Divine Technique, without entering this place, it's hard to perceive again."

Zhou Leng and the others then realized that such a power was called "Observing Heart Dojo."

"The time should almost be up..."

The Blood of Tyranny stood up and walked out of the small wooden house.

The others looked around the wooden house and filed out.

After taking a few steps forward, Zhou Leng suddenly looked up.

A streak of flowing light fell from the sky, diving into his brow.

Martial Arts perception, delving deep into thought.

In the depths of thought, the shadow of the Mountain of Will rose up.

The Ice Crystal Water Drop obtained from the Celestial Ladder had shrunk again, with some of its power merging into the Mountain of Will.

Before the Mountain of Will, the Sea Suppression Stele and the Divine Communication Token rewarded by the Celestial Ladder, and the small flower gifted by the Elf Teacher, all hovered.

Beside the three treasures stood a circular Water Compass, marked with 360 degrees, covered in stars, a dense galaxy, but without a compass needle.

A stream of Divine Text information flowed.

It turned out this was called the "Ancient River Compass," a tool used by disciples of the Ancient River Sect.

It was also a symbol of a disciple.

However, currently, Zhou Leng had not officially undergone trial and was only a "Registered Disciple," therefore unable to obtain the compass needle.

Zhou Leng opened his eyes and looked towards the others.

The Blood of Tyranny said: "I have obtained the Ancient River Compass, temporarily listed as a Registered Disciple, how about you?"

Someone said: "I only got the River Lamp, the Octagonal Red Lamp, nothing of the Ancient River Compass you mentioned, not even counted as a Registered Disciple, barely considered an outsider Trial Taker."

Li Yuanhe also said: "The same for me."

The others responded one after another, finally looking at Zhou Leng.

"I am like Blood of Tyranny senior, temporarily listed as a Registered Disciple."

The Blood of Tyranny laughed silently and said: "I and you, have become same sect peers."

Everyone couldn't help but smile wryly.

Someone laughed and said: "Zhou Leng will later far surpass us in seniority."

Zhou Leng said: "Grateful to the seniors for allowing me to be here this time."

Everyone suddenly remembered that triggering this place was related to the Blood of Tyranny's necklace.

"Just happened to get a small item, tried on a whim."

Everyone fell silent, wondering, with an ambush of fifty to sixty thousand strong Sea Siren army and at least three Grandmasters, this was just a whim?

The Blood of Tyranny said: "This is an internal trial of the Ancient River Sect, not to be easily revealed."

After saying this, the Blood of Tyranny looked up at the sky and said: "I wonder if we can re-enter this place."

Everyone looked up, witnessing a streak of starlight falling from the sky, and a moment later, all was white.

Everyone blinked and found themselves back near the ox cart.

The Blood of Tyranny stood on the cart, hand on the jade stele, imposing and unrivaled, as if standing atop a pinnacle.

As for the others...

Their pupils dilated, at this moment, it was exactly the same as the moment when the Ancient River Jade Stele glowed.

In that Meditation Room, it was unknown how long had passed, but here, only a second.

A fleeting moment of brilliance.

"Retreat." The Blood of Tyranny finished speaking, dropped the Ancient River Jade Stele, jumped off the cart, and rushed eastward.

The other two Demon Grandmasters also fled with the Blood of Tyranny, abandoning tens of thousands of Sea Sirens.

Only then did Zhou Leng and the others understand that seizing the Ancient River Jade Stele was false, the true goal was to activate the power of that necklace strand.

"Attack!"

The Sea Suppression Army let those three Grandmasters go and launched a joint attack, slaughtering the remaining Sea Sirens.

Those Grandmasters rushed into the Sea Siren crowds, flickering shadows, killing one Innate after another.

A Sea Siren army of over fifty thousand charged left and right, yet under the Grandmaster's suppression, the entire army was annihilated in less than an hour.

During the battle, eleven people gathered by the ox cart, looking at each other.

The last one said, "Please instruct us, Senior Brother Zhou Leng."

The others, hearing this, secretly praised the intelligence and social skills of this person; the term "Senior Brother" elevated Zhou Leng and simultaneously elevated the eleven to a status that originally wasn't theirs.

As long as they were associated with the Ancient River Sect, their status could rise like a rocket, becoming extraordinary.

As long as Zhou Leng didn't refuse, these individuals would naturally form a faction with an innate cohesion.

Including the Blood of Tyranny, they were considered the original twelve disciples of the Ancient River Sect.

Li Yuanhe immediately said, "We haven't learned much in the sect, naturally, we should follow Senior Brother Zhou Leng's lead."

Zhou Leng, seeing that Li Yuanhe deliberately reminded him, nodded and calmly said, "This matter must be reported, but specific details must not be revealed to avoid violating sect rules. The higher-ups will understand us."

The group nodded slightly.

This time, the learning and comprehension took place within the Meditation Room of the Ancient River Sect, and they were given the sect's insignia, likely under the sect's constraints.

If one violates sect rules, they will surely face total annihilation.

Zhou Leng pondered for a moment, then said, "According to what I know, the Ancient River Trial Ground is about to open; this is more like a signal. The Ancient River Ruins Research Institute is about to issue entry qualifications. You must collaborate to secure these qualifications once you return."

"Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother." Everyone expressed gratitude.

Some military majors approached and inquired, conducting investigations.

Others had already reported upward.

It turned out many people nearby had also entered the mysterious world, but only twelve entered the Meditation Room.

Everyone else returned empty-handed.

The Grandmasters quickly noticed the changes in the aura of the Blood of Tyranny and some people's demeanor.

Soon, an Innate major walked up to Zhou Leng and the eleven others, questioning them.

Zhou Leng whispered, "We need to see the highest commander here."

"Hmm?" The major scanned Zhou Leng and the others.

"The highest level of Martial Arts intelligence," Zhou Leng said.

The major's face froze, and he nodded, "Come with me."

The eleven walked to a bus with curtains drawn over the windows.

The major entered the bus, and shortly, the door opened, and he beckoned from the entrance.

"You all get on."

Zhou Leng went first, followed by the others, filing in one by one.

The bus looked ordinary on the outside, but inside, it resembled the grand lounge of a motorhome.

An elder with graying temples stood inside the bus, smiling at Zhou Leng and the others.

This elder was one of the two Grandmasters who later stepped down, forcing the Blood of Tyranny to take action.

The eleven had seen this man's photo in the military.

He was Wu Xiaochan, an officer in the Third Army Group.

Zhou Leng's previous team belonged to the Third Army Group, recognizing this commander.

"Sit down."

Everyone sat neatly on both sides of the lounge like soldiers.

"State your purpose," Wu Xiaochan said.

Zhou Leng chose his words carefully, slowly recounting the general course of events, but didn't delve into the cultivation process or the One-Character Scroll, fearing potential violations of sect rules.

Finally, Zhou Leng made sure to fight for the rights of his "junior brothers," hoping the military would consider applying for their future entry qualifications to the Ancient River Trial Ground.

After Zhou Leng finished speaking, the bus went silent.

The major's expression was heavy.

Wu Xiaochan looked calm and continued to think.

After a while, Wu Xiaochan spoke, "I understand the general situation. A month ago, the priority of the Ancient River Ruins was raised from relatively high to the current highest level."

"Since you obtained such fortunes by mistake, it is a blessing for humanity, a fortune for Dragon Country."

"As for the entry qualification for the Ancient River Trial, rest assured, the Sea Suppression Army will strive for it wholeheartedly."

"As for your gains... We respect your personal wishes, and in the absence of complete methods, we will never probe into them."

"Of course, if you can leave a heritage without harming yourselves, the country and its people will surely remember."

The group nodded slightly, naturally understanding the implication; if they could leave a heritage, the country would greatly reward them.

"Next, if you have any matters in the future, you can directly contact Xiaojin, and he will make all the arrangements."

After a brief chat, providing an overview of the situation inside, they left the bus.

They all breathed a sigh of relief.

Neither side delved too deeply, but this was out of caution regarding the Ancient River Sect's power. As understanding deepened, cooperation would surely increase.

If these eleven could gain powerful inheritances from the Ancient River Sect, even if they couldn't take disciples, their future would be limitless, ensuring national focus and training.

If the heritage could be left for humanity without violating sect rules, it would be a win-win situation.

One person asked, "Do you think we might be the first Blue Star People to receive ancient heritage?"

"Hard to say."

Zhang Feng, who first addressed Zhou Leng as senior brother, shook his head, "Probably not. I heard from my dad that some Martial Clan families have obtained parts of the ancient heritage. For instance, that Li Shenkong's genius attributes are reportedly due to acquiring ancient heritage and possessing a Divine Sword."

"However, even if others possess ancient heritage, it's very rare; otherwise, it would have spread by now."

"We should take advantage of this well moving forward."

"Once we've finished the transport, let's use the Demonized Watch to add each other as friends and discuss this matter thoroughly."

"Okay."

Everyone agreed.

Subsequently, these eleven people rested together and transported together.

After reaching Rucheng, the entire team disbanded.

The eleven found a Huaiyang cuisine restaurant with soundproof rooms and gathered to chat.

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