System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

At this moment, thinking of the Longxia clansmen scattered in various places, his disciples, friends, and relatives, Chen Xuan's heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand; he was extremely nervous.

In order to accumulate enough merit points to achieve this goal, he forcibly took five months out of his critical cultivation period from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Myriad Manifestations Realm and frantically accepted a large number of capture missions.

However, the moment Chen Xuan uttered those words, the atmosphere in the Immortal Slaying Hall, which had been filled with compliments and congratulations, instantly became tense. The other God-Slaying Guards' expressions changed, and they all turned their gazes to the white-haired elder at the head of the group.

As expected, the old man, who had previously seemed approachable and easy to talk to, suddenly turned grim. A powerful aura, no less than that of an Earth Immortal, instantly filled the entire Hall of Immortal Slaying, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

"Do you know what it means for the Xuanxiao Dynasty to deduce matters at the Earth Immortal level?" The old man's voice was as cold as frost, as if it could freeze one's blood.

Chen Xuan's face paled, his body trembled slightly, and he immediately nodded and said, "This junior knows that the art of deduction is extremely difficult to cultivate. Every senior who is good at deduction is the cornerstone of the Immortal Slaying Hall in the Three Thousand Counties."

However, Chen Xuanwo truly has an extremely urgent matter to ask of me, which is why I'm willing to use all my accumulated merit points to earnestly request that senior expert in divination to help me this once.

"You!" Upon hearing this, the white-haired elder's eyes flashed with anger, and he shouted, "If a Level Four God-Slaying Guard were to request it, I might be able to inform them for you."

His face darkened as he continued, "But if those in power don't have the time, even a fourth-level Godslayer Guardian won't have the chance to meet that senior. And you, a mere second-level Godslayer Guardian, actually want to see that lord? That's utterly delusional!"

"Only a Level 4 Godslayer Guardian is qualified to request that senior's assistance?" Chen Xuan felt his head buzz. The gap between the rumors and the truth seemed to be as deep as the Mariana Trench. His face turned deathly pale, and his breathing became violently erratic, clearly unable to accept this cruel reality.

Yes, the inner guard squad leader who led the way back then was only at the Opening Mansion Realm, and his actual status was even lower than mine when I first joined the God Slaughter Guard. How could he possibly have gotten close to such high-ranking officials? How could I have believed him so easily?

"Chen Xuan..."

For nearly half a year, even when surrounded and attacked by Nascent Soul Realm experts and a group of Myriad Manifestation Realm cultivators, Chen Xuan had always maintained a calm and composed demeanor. But seeing Chen Xuan's pale face and unstable breathing now was something Zhan Xin had never seen before.

Her heart tightened, and she quickly took a step closer, gently grasped Chen Xuan's hand, and said softly, "The rules were set long ago and will not be easily changed for any one person. You and I are still young, and we still have a chance to become fourth-level God-Slaying Guards in the future."

Upon hearing this devastating news, which came as a bolt from the blue, Chen Xuan's eyes reddened slightly.

He could indeed afford to wait, but the Longxia people in those thirty provinces, his disciples, and his friends couldn't. Without his protection, every day was an unbearable torment for Chen Xuan.

“No, you don’t understand…” Chen Xuan slowly shook his head, his voice filled with helplessness and pain, his mood extremely low.

Zhan Xin's inner world is simple and monotonous; apart from his master and sect, he has almost no ties or connections with the outside world. But Chen Xuan is completely different; he has too many worries and responsibilities.

Fortunately, the world of cultivation is full of hardships and dangers; there is never a smooth road.

After a brief moment of dejection, Chen Xuan quickly regained his composure. He clasped his hands in a respectful bow to the white-haired elder and said, "It was my presumption that led me astray. Thank you for your guidance and explanations, senior."

After saying that, Chen Xuan pulled Zhan Xin along and turned to walk towards the exit.

However, at that moment, the white-bearded Yuan Shen Daoist behind him suddenly changed his expression and looked up sharply in the direction of the upper level.

Immediately afterwards, he transmitted his voice to Chen Xuan, who turned and left dejectedly, saying, "Perhaps there is still a sliver of a chance, but it depends on whether you can seize it."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's body stiffened abruptly, as if frozen in place. Then, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he quickly transmitted his voice, "Thank you, senior!"

This is the true headquarters of the Immortal Slaying Hall, governed by strict rules. Not only is it forbidden to slay those who have severed their hearts, but even Chen Xuan's close companions, who are deeply immersed in cultivation, are not permitted to enter and pay their respects to this senior.

Chen Xuan was personally led by the white-bearded old man to the top of a magnificent building at the highest point of the Immortal Slaying Hall.

This building stands atop the mountain, high in the clouds, and is the tallest structure within the territory of the God-Slaying Guardian's Immortal-Slaying Hall. From a distance, it seems to pierce the clouds, giving people a solemn and awe-inspiring feeling.

As soon as he stepped into this place, "swish swish swish—" several powerful divine senses swept across Chen Xuan's body as if they were tangible, causing him to feel a slight stinging pain.

"Remember, it was that lord who sent me a telepathic message this time that allowed me to bring you here. After you meet that lord, you must be careful with your words and actions, and do not make the slightest mistake." The white-bearded old man solemnly instructed Chen Xuan as he led him inside.

"Yes, Chen Xuan understands, and naturally won't act recklessly." Chen Xuan's heart tightened, and he quickly replied.

"Kacha kacha——"

As several heavy stone doors slowly opened with a dull thud, Chen Xuan was immediately stunned by the layout of the tallest building.

Inside the hall, the principles of Yin and Yang, the art of Qimen Dunjia, and even a mysterious layout resembling the Hetu and Luoshu were all displayed. Various mysterious runes shimmered with strange light, as if containing endless mysteries.

"With such ingenious enhancement of the rules governing the operation of heaven and earth here, it's no wonder that one can deduce the most heinous criminals within the entire prefecture without leaving home, and thus write down wanted notices." Chen Xuan marveled inwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of the mystery and power of this place.

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