"Since we are to resist the enemy together, we must plan!"
Ye Shisan spoke, "I've heard that the Ghost Hall Master is incredibly powerful. Even if we gather all five items, we might not stand a chance!"
"That's not just hearsay, is it?"
Shen Yayin chimed in, "It's the reality. Do you have a better plan to deal with the Ghost Hall Master?"
"You could all go into seclusion simultaneously. That might offer a sliver of hope!"
Clan Leader Ye suggested, "If you become Battle Saint level powerhouses, combined with the strength of you five, you might be able to contend."
"Become Battle Saints?"
Lu Fan and the others were aghast. What was even harder for them to accept was that even if they reached the Battle Saint realm, it would only be a slim chance. The sheer terror of the Ghost Hall left them filled with questions.
"It will be difficult to become Battle Saints in such a short time!"
Long Yi spoke, "But judging by the current situation, the Ghost Hall doesn't seem like they'll back down. Once the Ghost Hall Master emerges from seclusion, won't we be like lambs to the slaughter?"
"Cultivating within the secret realm might be able to enhance your strength!"
Patriarch Shen offered, "However, there is a certain degree of danger involved. If you can perceive anything from the secret realm, your strength might undergo a qualitative leap!"
"There's such a good thing?"
Ye Shisan looked bewildered, "Then why didn't you say so earlier? As long as we reach the Battle Saint realm, everything will be resolved."
"There is a rule for entering the secret realm: only those who successfully reach the Battle Saint realm can emerge from it. Otherwise, they will be forever trapped within!"
Patriarch Shen stated plainly, "Are you willing to accept this challenge?"
"If we can't become Battle Saints, we'll be trapped forever in the secret realm?"
Lu Fan frowned. He knew very well that for ordinary people to become Battle Saints, it required not only cultivation but also many other elements.
For example, talent, or enlightenment. If one failed to reach the Battle Saint realm, they would be eternally confined to the secret realm, which was a tremendous challenge for anyone.
"I am willing to try!"
Shen Yayin declared, "I believe none of us are ordinary individuals, and we will definitely break through to the Battle Saint realm!"
"I am also willing!"
Long Yi stepped forward. It seemed they had no other choice. If they didn't become Battle Saints soon, the Ghost Hall would likely not cease their pursuit.
"Since you are all willing, I naturally won't be an exception!" Ye Shisan said with a troubled expression, "But I believe we will succeed and emerge from the secret realm!"
"If that's the case, then follow me!"
Shen Batian spoke, "Within this secret realm, your cultivation speed might be ten to a hundred times faster than in the outside world. Everything depends on your destiny. Only by becoming true Battle Saints might you have the strength to contend with the Ghost Hall Master!"
Facing these words, everyone nodded, their expressions becoming more solemn.
Not long after, they arrived at the depths of the Shen clan. In the depths of the Shen clan, there was a pillar of light, a passage that looked quite mysterious.
"This is the way to the secret realm!"
Shen Batian stated, "I hope you can all become Battle Saint powerhouses soon!"
Lu Fan and the others nodded and walked in without hesitation. This time, entering the secret realm, they carried great resolve.
After all, they knew that if they couldn't become Battle Saints in the secret realm, they would remain there forever.
After Lu Fan and the others entered, Shen Batian's expression became grave, "I wonder if they will succeed!"
"As members of the five great ancient clans, this is their mission!"
Clan Leader Ye said, "They will definitely succeed!"
"Perhaps!"
Shen Batian nodded but remained worried. Although the cultivation speed within the secret realm was extremely fast, if someone could not reach the Battle Saint realm, they would not be able to leave the secret realm, and might even be trapped there for life.
"Let's play a game of chess!"
Clan Leader Ye said with a light smile, "It's been a long time since I've played chess with you!"
"You're still the same as ever. No matter what happens, you remain so calm!"
Shen Batian smiled, "But that's good. It's better than someone like me!"
"Don't say that, Brother Shen. As the Patriarch of the Shen clan, it's natural to be worried!"
Clan Leader Ye stated directly, "I might not be a good clan leader, which is why I'm so calm!"
"If you're not a good clan leader, you should at least be a good father!"
Shen Batian said directly, "Aren't you really not afraid of them not coming out?"
"As prodigies of the ancient clans, if they lack even this bit of strength, how can they deal with the Ghost Hall Master!"
Clan Leader Ye's expression was indifferent. He also set up the chessboard, appearing even more composed.
Meanwhile, within the Ghost Hall, after Meng Po and others were killed, the dark energy around the Ghost Hall grew denser, as if some colossal entity was about to emerge.
A month later, within the Shen clan, many experts gazed at the secret realm with solemn expressions.
"I wonder how they are doing in the secret realm. The aura of the Ghost Hall is growing stronger. It's likely that the Ghost Hall Master will emerge from seclusion before long!"
Shen Batian's expression was grave.
"If that's the case, why don't we try to break in!"
Clan Leader Ye said softly, "This way, we can prevent the Ghost Hall Master from forcefully breaking the seal!"
"Have you forgotten?"
Shen Batian stated directly, "How the previous Clan Leader Ye met his demise?"
"This..."
Clan Leader Ye's expression shifted. He was well aware that the previous Clan Leader Ye had died in the Ghost Hall.
Within the Ghost Hall, the Ghost Hall Master could control everything, and it was not something they could influence.
"For safety's sake, it's best to stay put!"
Shen Batian shrugged. Although they were powerful, going to the Ghost Hall to seek death would be suicidal.
Clan Leader Ye was somewhat helpless. What Shen Batian said was not without reason.
Another half a year passed. During this period, the experts of the two great ancient clans remained vigilant, not daring to slacken in the slightest. They knew very well that once Lu Fan and the others emerged from seclusion, a great battle was inevitable.
Meanwhile, within the Dragon Dynasty, the Grand Elder stood on the city walls, gazing into the distance, his eyes filled with solemnity. "I wonder how the King is doing now!"
"The King has entered the secret realm; his strength must have greatly increased!"
Elder Seven smiled, "Why does the Grand Elder worry!"
"I've been having a premonition recently!"
The Grand Elder stated directly, "I hope none of this is true!"
"What has the Grand Elder foreseen?"
Han Bing spoke, her curiosity piqued.
"The Dragon Dynasty is on the brink of destruction! The King is close to death!"
The Grand Elder's expression was serious, "I hope all of this is not true!"
"Why is this so similar to my dream?"
Han Bing murmured, her expression also becoming solemn, and she dared not speak further.
And within the Dragon Capital, there were many people. During these past six months, no one dared to easily step out of the Dragon Capital city.