Chapter 377

Chapter 377: Convergence

As the leading cultivators engaged in their own discussions, the various cultivators below turned their gaze to the disciple from the He Dao Sect walking down from the warship.

The matters above had no bearing on them, but the disciple from the He Dao Sect directly concerned them.

Once they entered the secret realm, the dangers within were secondary; the dangers among cultivators escalated significantly.

Every thread of essence in the secret realm could draw countless cultivators competing for it. Not to mention the disciples from different sects, even fellow disciples might engage in fierce battles over such treasures.

Thus, they found it necessary to observe the capable cultivators from He Dao Sect who had come this time.

Leading the way were undoubtedly the two true heirs of the He Dao Sect. As true disciples, dressed in the sect’s unique Purple Gold Flowing Cloud Shirts, their extraordinary presence instantly captured everyone’s attention.

The disciples from other sects saw this and began to chatter among themselves.

"I remember these two; the one in front is Zhong Lou, ranked sixth among the true heirs of He Dao Sect, and the one behind him is Jin Yu, ranked eighth!"

"Both are late Void Refinement stage cultivators! It seems they aim to enter the Unity with the Dao!"

Amidst the buzzing chatter, the identities of the two were quickly revealed.

However, this was not a secret; as true heirs of the He Dao Sect, other sects naturally paid attention to them.

At this level, as long as nothing unexpected occurs, they would at least become elders in their sect in the future! Their futures were promising and closely tied to the sect’s growth.

Although their rankings were at the lower end among the true heirs of He Dao Sect, no one looked down on them!

In the face of the discussions, Zhong Lou, leading the way, merely cast a slight glance, and a sharp aura swept over, silencing the murmurs of the crowd.

Even though they were all Void Refinement stage cultivators, the gap between true heirs and non-true heirs was tremendous, not to mention that Zhong Lou was a late Void Refinement stage cultivator!

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, what great prestige you have, Fellow Daoist Zhong!"

At that moment, a voice emerged from another sect.

The speaker was a true disciple from the Taiyi Sect!

Since the He Dao Sect could send true heirs, other sects were naturally prepared, but the late Void Refinement stage cultivators sent by each sect were mostly similar.

"Xun Yu."

Zhong Lou’s gaze shifted, responding to the inquiry.

As the two conversed, true heirs from two other sects also appeared. Being fellow true heirs, they all recognized each other, and while their relationships weren’t particularly close, they at least belonged to the righteous path.

This time, not only righteous path cultivators entered the secret realm; there were also Demon Sect Disciples!

According to the priority for claiming treasures:

Fellow disciples > Same sect disciples > Disciples of the righteous path > Demon Sect Disciples.

Currently, with no treasures in sight, everyone appeared to maintain a harmonious atmosphere, free of conflict.

"Truly impressive for He Dao Sect to send twenty Void Refinement stage cultivators this time!"

A disciple from the Diamond Sect remarked.

From the Diamond Sect, they had only sent ten Void Refinement stage cultivators this time, which was fewer than last time.

The other two sects had slightly more disciples, but the difference was not significant.

As for the Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators, they no longer stood as the pillars in the current environment. The number of Void Refinement stage cultivators indicated the general strength of a sect.

At that moment, many disciples rushed down from the warship.

As the last Spirit Transformation Stage disciple stepped off the warship, everyone gained a clearer understanding of the cultivator ranks within He Dao Sect.

"Let’s go, Junior Brother, no need to watch any longer."

A Spirit Transformation Stage disciple from the Taiyi Sect spoke to another beside him.

"Huh? Senior Brother, aren’t we going to keep observing the other disciples from He Dao Sect?"

"No need to look any further; anyone below the Spirit Transformation stage is like an ant, not worth our concern!"

Cui, who had just walked out of the cabin, turned dark at these words. Seeing that the disciples from the other sects had withdrawn their gazes, it was evident that this view had become an accepted fact.

However, when Cui noticed Ji Yang behind him, his mood improved significantly.

After all, Ji Yang was a Middle Stage of Yuan Ying cultivator. If he could obtain some opportunities in the secret realm, he might even break through into the Spirit Transformation stage. Even as an ant, he would be a larger one.

On the other hand, Junior Brother Ji was in much greater danger after entering the secret realm.

Yet no matter how he looked at Ji Yang, he didn’t appear to be scared or anxious. Cui could only attribute it to Ji Yang not yet understanding the dangers of the Ancient Realm of Yuan Kong.

Cui shook his head slightly; he had already made his investments, and it was no longer his concern how Ji Yang would fare in the secret realm.

Right now, he needed to think about how to survive in the secret realm. Cui turned his attention to the other two warships, where he had managed to form a strong team through his connections.

Even though the cultivators among these disciples were at levels similar to his, with some even lower by a small realm or two, their combined strength might allow them to survive in the secret realm.

Ji Yang, who heard this, nodded in agreement.

Indeed, although there was only a single large realm gap between Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators and Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, the ability to harness spiritual energy from the heavens and earth could surpass many Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. This was a qualitative change that could not be achieved merely by quantity.

Of course, this rule did not apply to geniuses and anomalies.

Seeing Cui walk towards the square, Ji Yang followed closely behind.

Just as Ji Yang stepped off the warship, the previously calm crowd stirred once more.

"Senior Brother, I can’t be mistaken; that person seems to be at the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Listening to the surprised words of a disciple still observing, others shifted their curious gazes back.

When the crowd saw Ji Yang, they fell silent.

"He must be hiding his realm!"

"Exactly, how could someone with Foundation Establishment strength dare to enter the Ancient Realm of Yuan Kong? Perhaps this person is a true heir from He Dao Sect, planning to conceal his identity and catch us off guard."

"What this Senior Brother says makes sense."

Several people conversing prompted others to nod in agreement, and in an instant, many gazes turned to Ji Yang, trying to discern his true realm.

Hearing these words, Ji Yang’s brow darkened slightly.

He hadn’t expected this group to inadvertently expose his hidden realm, while his fellow disciples remained calm.

If others might hide their realms, Ji Yang certainly did not fall into that category!

After all, Ji Yang had only been in the sect for two and a half years; reaching the mid Foundation Establishment stage made him a genius among geniuses. If he were hiding his realm, it would be hard for them to accept.

Just as doubts arose among the crowd, another disciple hesitated and said,

"This person seems somewhat familiar; I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere!"

Upon hearing this disciple’s confusion, everyone immediately shifted their gazes toward him, urging,

"Quick, tell us."

"Yes, who is this person?"

Feeling the gaze of so many cultivators upon him made him a bit anxious, but he still tried hard to recall.

After a moment, his eyes lit up:

"I remember now!"