Listening to Mr. Qiu, Liu Zixuan fell into silence.

The Emperor Realm, although seemingly within Liu Zixuan’s reach now, is still a huge hurdle, a barrier that countless martial artists end their lives on without resentment.

It has caused countless martial artists to end their lifetimes!

That Emperor Realm is like a Dragon Gate.

A carp that leaps over the Dragon Gate transforms into a dragon, soaring across the heavens.

If a martial artist crosses into the Emperor Realm, he becomes an existence admired by the masses, superior and gazing triumphantly over heroes!

Of course, many view the Emperor Realm this way because it’s an unreachable realm, but to Liu Zixuan, the Emperor Realm is certainly a hurdle, yet more like a threshold.

Because beyond the Emperor Realm lie the Innate Emperor Realm, the Acquired Emperor Realm, and other legendary realms.

Without mentioning other realms, just discussing the Innate Realm and Acquired Emperor Realm surpass immense difficulties.

After pondering for a while, Liu Zixuan smiled and said, "Mr. Qiu, you’ve said so much. What exactly is in the Ghost Market’s earlier opening and the Mandarin Duck Pavilion’s unveiling that’s related to the Martial Arts Tournament held once every sixty years?"

Mr. Qiu smiled and said, "When in the Celestial Capital, I remember you asked me to look at something."

Liu Zixuan suddenly recalled the token he obtained from the Shadows and took it out from his pocket. "Is it this?"

"Yes. Once you showed it to me, I drew the pattern based on memory, and after extensive inquiries and gathering information, I learned something about this token."

"What exactly is the purpose of this token?" Liu Zixuan asked curiously.

"The function of this token is significant, saying it’s a Heaven-Ascending Stone isn’t too much!"

Mr. Qiu smiled mysteriously and explained, "As I’ve mentioned, the Martial Arts Tournament held once every sixty years will select ten people, right?"

"Yes, indeed."

"Besides these ten people, there will be five backup spots."

"Backup spots? What does that mean?" Liu Zixuan asked, slightly confused.

"It’s simple. While those ten are selected by hidden sects and families, the likelihood of them breaking through to the Emperor Realm is very small. Thus, five major sects and families will have an extra spot for those equally talented but unchosen. It’s specially set for the growth of Star Sea Martial Artists."

"So, even if someone holding this token loses in the martial arts tournament, there’s still a chance to receive Emperor Realm baptism in a hidden sect or family! Of course, the premise is that approval from those five hidden family sects is needed in both realm and disposition."

"Does that mean there should be five tokens?" Liu Zixuan asked after hearing Mr. Qiu’s explanation.

Mr. Qiu nodded, "Yes, and the corner missing from tokens is deliberately set by sects to identify authenticity. Hence, the token’s usefulness is enormous. If you fail in the tournament, there’s an opportunity to join a sect for Emperor Realm initiation."

"Of course, if you don’t need it, you can give it to your friends, as not all your friends are prodigious cultivators like you!"

Liu Zixuan laughed upon hearing this and said, "In that case, I’ve picked a treasure!"

"Frankly, even someone like me, who’s seen countless treasures and heard many tales of geniuses, envies you." Mr. Qiu spread his hands. "The Seven-Star Tomb demands great fortune to enter, yet this token appears only five times in sixty years across the world. You’ve effortlessly obtained one; calling you heaven’s favored child isn’t too much!"

Liu Zixuan scratched his head and blushed slightly.

Having heard Mr. Qiu, he felt incredibly fortunate!

"Alright, it’s a bit early to say these things now, as the Martial Arts Tournament held once every sixty years is still some time away. You should ponder attending the Mandarin Duck Pavilion’s auction event first."

Liu Zixuan then asked, "When is the Martial Arts Tournament held once every sixty years?"

"The last one was sixty years ago during New Year’s Eve, and logically five days later, which is the fifth day of Xuan month after the festival." Mr. Qiu said.

"Less than a month away."

"Yes, it’ll surely be Star Sea Martial Artists’ grand gathering!" Mr. Qiu patted Liu Zixuan’s shoulder. "Young man, prepare well; I’m excited to hear your triumphant news in the tournament news collection!"

Liu Zixuan smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind words. It’s late now, so I’ll head to the Mandarin Duck Pavilion to meet my brothers!"

"Alright!"

...

Liu Zixuan will definitely attend the Martial Arts Tournament held once every sixty years, not to compete for entry into a hidden sect, but to truly hone his skills.

He doesn’t believe he relies on others to break through into the Emperor Realm; he wants to rely on himself to reach that coveted realm!

And now, despite having obtained a special token, Liu Zixuan still needs to check out the Mandarin Duck Pavilion, as he may be fortunate, but his brothers might not be.

In time, if he doesn’t need it, he can give it to Zhao Yi and others.

What is brotherhood? It’s to ride through the world and celebrate together.

What is brotherhood? It’s when I stand at the peak, smiling at the heavens, while you accompany me, guiding the mountains and rivers.

Outside the Mandarin Duck Pavilion, Jiang Yunxuan and others have been waiting here for a long time.

Liu Zixuan walked over, cigarette in mouth: "Why haven’t you gone in yet?"

"Waiting for you."

"Xuan Bro, let me tell you, something big just happened." Huzi approached with a smile.

"What big thing?" As the group walked inside, they asked.

Huzi grinned and said: "Who knows which extraordinary individual crippled a big power’s young master, and now the big power’s forces are spreading nets in this Ghost Market searching for that extraordinary person.

Word is out that if anyone helps them find that extraordinary person, there’s a direct reward of ten million, while if anyone kills that person, a hundred million will be given, as well as entry into that big power as an elder."

Liu Zixuan heard this and halted suddenly: "Are you talking about the Gu Family?"

"Seems like them. Heard their background’s extremely strong." Huzi murmured, "Honestly, the reward is too tempting; I’m tempted to try!"

"No need to try. If you want the reward, just deliver me!" Liu Zixuan laughed.

"That extraordinary person is you?!"

The four of Huzi solidified where they stood, each with shock written across their face.

Liu Zixuan nodded slightly: "Yes, no doubt!"

"My goodness, Xuan Bro, you’ve patched up the sky of Witch Country and now stirred up Star Sea’s heavens, provoking such terrifying existence had my little heart barely hanging on!" Jiang Yunxuan exclaimed dramatically.