Although everyone was deeply moved by the ancient ruins, they were also well aware that they had already missed the opportunity.

However, those ranked higher on the Hidden Dragon List were not completely without chances.

The ancient ruins open once every six months; they only need to break into the top ten in the next Hidden Dragon Assembly to gain entry.

As for those with weaker cultivation power, they could only sigh and shake their heads.

Don't even mention the top ten of the Hidden Dragon Assembly, even reaching the top twenty or top fifty was difficult for them, leaving almost no hope of entering the ancient ruins.

Moreover, opportunities often come with dangers, and great opportunities naturally come with great risks. With their strength, even if they entered the ancient ruins, it would be hard for them to walk out alive.

"I must remind you that the ancient ruins are full of danger, even a near-death experience, and if you are unwilling to enter, I will not force you. You can give up now."

Tang Xuanyi said to Wang Ruoxie and the others.

"Father, I am willing to go to the ancient ruins."

Tang Liren replied.

"Your Majesty, we are also willing."

Wang Ruoxie and others naturally would not give up; the path of cultivation is paved with blood, requiring endless hardships and facing life-and-death crises repeatedly.

Without a steadfast and fearless martial heart, how can one advance bravely on the martial path?

Moreover, this trip to the ancient ruins is a tremendous opportunity for them, so how could they miss it.

"In that case, a month from now, you will head to Moon Burial Valley in the Eastern Domain to gather, and then enter the ancient ruins with other young talents from various countries."

Tang Xuanyi nodded with a smile and said.

Everyone nodded in agreement and then dispersed.

...

After returning to the Celestial Sword Sect, Wang Ruoxie first went to see Sect Leader Chu Li.

He had previously made a wager with Chu Li that if he could reach the top ten in the Hidden Dragon Assembly, he could gain entry to the Dragon Transformation Pool once.

And if he could win first place, he would gain ten entries to the Dragon Transformation Pool.

Now, having successfully won first place in the Hidden Dragon Assembly and topping the Hidden Dragon List, he naturally won the bet.

Chu Li did not go back on his word, granting Wang Ruoxie ten entries to the Dragon Transformation Pool, and also rewarded him with one million sect points.

As for killing the true disciple Yang Honglie, Chu Li did not pursue it, as Yang Honglie and Wang Ruoxie were engaged in a life-and-death duel on the battle platform of the Hidden Dragon Assembly, not violating sect rules.

Most importantly, Wang Ruoxie's talent and strength were nothing short of being called a prodigious genius.

How could Chu Li punish a future genius who could sustain the thousand-year fate of the Celestial Sword Sect for the sake of a dead person?

After leaving the Sect Master's Hall, Wang Ruoxie went directly to the Dragon Transformation Pool.

With ten chances to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool, he naturally intended to make the most of it.

In particular, the first entry into the Dragon Transformation Pool is the most effective, so he planned to enter the pool this time while consuming those hundred drops of Demon Beast Essence Blood at the Half-Step Innate level, striving to advance his cultivation to at least the Eighth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm before heading to the ancient ruins.

The Dragon Transformation Pool is located in a forbidden area of the Celestial Sword Sect, where even the sect's high-ranking members cannot enter at will without a passage token.

It sits atop a towering peak shrouded in mist, appearing like an immortal realm atop the clouds from a distance.

The Dragon Transformation Pool is at the summit of the peak, resembling a small lake divided into separate areas.

Moreover, the water in the pool is not ordinary; it is Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi condensed into a liquid state.

As Wang Ruoxie approached the Dragon Transformation Pool, he was enveloped by an extremely dense wave of spiritual qi, breathing deeply and feeling refreshed and invigorated, his entire body seemingly swathed in intense spiritual energy.

"Such dense spiritual qi, cultivating here for a while will surely yield twice the result with half the effort."

Wang Ruoxie thought to himself, thinking he had every chance of directly reaching the Ninth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm with the aid of the Dragon Transformation Pool and those hundred drops of Demon Beast Essence Blood.

Stepping forward, Wang Ruoxie arrived in front of Elder Ye Xiuyuan, who was overseeing the Dragon Transformation Pool.

This elder, named Ye Xiuyuan, is the Golden Sword Elder of the sect, with cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm and said to be more powerful than the Law Enforcement Elder Xiao Jingyu, making him a top-tier veteran at the Half-Step Innate level.

Wang Ruoxie took out his identity jade plate and passage token, handing them over to Ye Xiuyuan.

"So you're Wang Ruoxie."

Ye Xiuyuan glanced at Wang Ruoxie's identity jade plate, his eyes revealing a hint of surprise as he spoke.

"Elder Ye knows me?"

Wang Ruoxie looked at Ye Xiuyuan and asked.

"I've never met you but have heard quite a bit about you."

Ye Xiuyuan nodded slightly, saying, "I heard you even offended Supreme Elder Shao Yongyuan; you're quite bold."

"Though I'm insignificant, I won't let others bully me either."

Wang Ruoxie smiled lightly and replied.

What of the Supreme Elder? He couldn't possibly be bullied.

If Shao Yongyuan dared to make a move against him again, he wouldn't have any reservations.

"Truly a fearless youth, but with your current status as a true disciple, Elder Shao won't easily make a move against you."

Ye Xiuyuan smiled, shaking his head, then said again, "But you must also understand that only with sufficient power can you ensure your safety."

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Ye."

Wang Ruoxie cupped his hands towards Ye Xiuyuan and said.

He was well aware that strength is the foundation of everything. For example, Yang Honglie, also a true disciple, was directly slain by him without any punishment.

No matter the identity, it means nothing before great power. Even a king, if not strong enough, will still be bullied.

An unparalleled powerhouse can easily overturn worldly authorities; with absolute strength, status, treasures, power, beauties, and kingdoms are within easy reach.

"Go on in."

Ye Xiuyuan said no more, returning the identity jade plate to Wang Ruoxie.

As for the passage token, it was naturally considered used.

He had a total of ten passage tokens, meaning he had ten chances to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool. Using one passage token now signified that he used up one opportunity.

"Elder Ye, how long can I stay inside?"

Wang Ruoxie asked.

"That depends on yourself. As long as you can endure, you can stay as long as you wish."

Ye Xiuyuan smiled and replied.

Wang Ruoxie paused for a moment, and then, with a hint of curiosity, he stepped into an area of the Dragon Transformation Pool.

There, like a hot spring, with white mist permeating, it was not real mist but Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in a condensed form.

Wang Ruoxie casually went to a rock, removed his outer garments, and stepped into the Dragon Transformation Pool.

However, just then, a snow-white body suddenly emerged from beneath the water.

Though most of the body remained submerged, the outline of a graceful figure could still be seen vaguely.

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