"Brother Li, the barrier on the sixth floor is incredibly powerful. A single misstep can lead to a backlash. Brother Li, you must reconsider," Li Mingkai exclaimed, snapping back to reality as he saw Li Xuan actually heading towards the entrance of the sixth floor.
Li Xuan waved his hand, "It's fine. I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll give up."
After Li Xuan finished speaking, he immediately walked towards the stairs. Li Mingkai and Nangong Xuerui could only shake their heads and watch.
At the same time, the other twenty-six people on the fifth floor also turned their attention to Li Xuan.
They hadn't considered entering the sixth floor to cultivate in seclusion. However, after five cultivators in the Profound Extermination Realm had previously failed to ascend and were severely injured, they dared not try lightly.
But seeing Li Xuan's intention to try, everyone watched with curiosity.
*Thump.*
*Thump-thump.*
As Li Xuan stepped onto the stairs, only the sound of his footsteps echoed on the fifth floor. The entrance to the sixth floor was just ahead. Yet, everyone knew that this seemingly close entrance was incredibly difficult to breach.
Many even secretly speculated that Li Xuan would likely be repelled by the defensive barrier of the sixth floor the moment he reached the entrance.
*Hum.*
When Li Xuan reached the last step, a humming sound arose. Clearly, the barrier on the sixth floor had an automatic sensing formation, which activated as someone approached.
Seeing this, Li Xuan's mind moved. His Sword Domain instantly enveloped him. Without hesitation, he stepped forward into the entrance.
"This… how is it possible?"
"He… he entered? What happened? He just entered so easily?"
"Has the barrier on the sixth floor been removed? How could this Li Xuan enter so effortlessly?"
"…"
As Li Xuan stepped into the entrance, his figure instantly vanished.
The crowd on the fifth floor exchanged shocked glances.
Even Li Mingkai and Nangong Xuerui's mouths hung open in surprise. They clearly hadn't expected Li Xuan to enter the sixth floor so easily.
"Who exactly is this Brother Li? How could he so easily breach the barrier set by our ancestors?" Li Mingkai swallowed and said with shock.
Nangong Xuerui also smiled wryly and shook her head, "It seems you've made a very good friend. Someone like him will likely reach the pinnacle of power with ease in the future."
Li Mingkai nodded in agreement. Ever since he met Li Xuan, Li Xuan had given him many pleasant surprises.
First, he won the preliminary matches. Then, he helped Li Mingkai devise a plan to win the heart of his beloved.
Furthermore, he defeated Gu Yang in battle, and now he had entered the sixth floor of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion with such ease.
Thinking about all this, Li Mingkai's curiosity about Li Xuan's background grew even stronger.
Undoubtedly, Li Xuan's importance in Li Mingkai's heart was increasing by the day.
Heavenly Secret Pavilion, Sixth Floor.
The moment Li Xuan's figure appeared, he was startled by the scene before him.
He saw that the spiritual energy within this sixth floor was not even as dense as that of the fifth floor.
However, on this sixth floor, there were ten array gates shimmering with white light. Moreover, the space at the top was significantly smaller than the five floors below, and these ten array gates occupied the entirety of it.
Besides these, there was nothing else.
"Could the secret of this sixth floor be these ten array gates? But why would such a powerful barrier be erected?" Li Xuan looked at the ten array gates before him, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
The defensive barrier on the sixth floor was indeed very strong. Li Xuan estimated that if he hadn't already achieved the eighth level of Sword Domain, it would have been difficult to enter with pure spiritual energy alone.
And within such a powerful barrier, there were only these ten array gates.
"Could these ten array gates belong to the respective families of the Six Great Clans and Four Hidden Sects?" Li Xuan mused, a sudden realization dawning on him.
The secret of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion was likely these ten array gates on the sixth floor. And these ten array gates were most likely exclusive array gates for the Six Great Clans and Four Hidden Sects.
There must be considerable secrets within them.
Or perhaps, the space within these array gates was the true treasure trove for cultivation in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
After thinking this, Li Xuan's mind moved, and he walked towards an array gate before him. With a hum, Li Xuan's figure instantly vanished into the array gate.
At the same time, Li Tieyi, outside the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, felt a stir in his heart and looked towards the top floor of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.
"It seems our ancestor's dying words were true. Indeed, there are geniuses from beyond who can enter the sixth floor. I need to seriously investigate this Li Xuan's background."
As Li Tieyi finished speaking, his figure instantly vanished from his spot.
*Hum.*
Li Xuan, having entered the first array gate, slowly reappeared after a hum. Li Xuan looked around, his eyes filled with shock.
The entire space was as pure and transparent as goose feathers. In the sky, there were dots of floating white specks, like falling snowflakes. At first glance, it gave Li Xuan an immense sense of sanctity and etherealness.
Furthermore, Li Xuan discovered that the world's spiritual energy in this space was extremely dense. Compared to the spiritual energy density of the fifth floor of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, it was at least five times more potent.
"Master, the world's spiritual energy here is so abundant! My Town Prison's spiritual energy has been heavily consumed lately. How about letting me out to absorb some?" The voice of the Azure Spirit Tower sounded in Li Xuan's mind.
"You may," Li Xuan thought for a moment and then nodded. Since he had entered this space, it was his good fortune. Letting the Azure Spirit Tower absorb some should be fine.
With Li Xuan's consent, the Azure Spirit Tower directly appeared before him. The next moment, a terrifying suction force emanated from within the Azure Spirit Tower.
Instantly, the spiritual energy from the heavens and earth surged towards the Azure Spirit Tower.
"I never thought that after so many years, our Gu family would be fortunate enough to be the first to be favored by Master's disciple and enter. I am Gu Tianxuan, and I greet the Young Master."
Just then, an ancient and hoarse voice slowly echoed.
Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he immediately looked towards the source of the sound. A figure in black robes slowly materialized in the air. In this pure white, transparent space, it was remarkably conspicuous.
Seeing the old man appear, Li Xuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
Master's disciple?
Young Master…
Li Xuan's heart suddenly moved. Could the master spoken of by Gu Tianxuan be his own master?!
Li Xuan knew that the Six Great Clans and Four Hidden Sects had existed for a long time. If the ancestors of these families were his master's subordinates, then how many years had his master lived?
But looking at Gu Tianxuan's serious and solemn expression, it seemed he wasn't joking with Li Xuan.
Even the Azure Spirit Tower, which was absorbing the world's spiritual energy, stopped. After all, it seemed the main person had appeared, and continuing to absorb might not be appropriate.
"Senior, you might have mistaken me for someone else?" Li Xuan thought for a moment and then cupped his fists and asked Gu Tianxuan.
Gu Tianxuan smiled upon hearing this and said, "In this vast realm, besides Master's disciple, who else could so effortlessly enter this sixth floor and reach my Gu family's Snow Spirit Phantom Realm? Young Master, you must be from a lower dimension, right?"
Li Xuan fell into silence upon hearing this. It seemed he truly was his master's person.