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

After giving instructions to his three disciples, Chen Xuan flashed back into the group like a streak of light.

Lu Xueqi's eyes held a hint of concern as she occasionally glanced back at the void in the direction of Phoenix City. Her jade-like hand tightly gripped Chen Xuan's sleeve as she softly asked, "Why didn't you take them with you?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan smiled and slowly explained his concerns: his disciples needed to undergo life-and-death trials to grow, and his own path ahead was fraught with danger; having them by his side would only bring trouble.

After listening, Lu Xueqi nodded solemnly: "It seems I was worrying too much."

The group of seventeen were all peerless geniuses at the peak of the Void Reversal Realm, each possessing a complete Great Dao, and further supported by two or three auxiliary Great Daos.

They either soar through the air, taking in the breathtaking scenery of the starry sky along the way; or they activate the Great Shift of Heaven and Earth, instantly traversing billions of stars and speeding towards the nebula ahead.

More than ten days passed in the blink of an eye, and the group had already arrived at the border of the Nine Netherworld.

The resources here are extremely low. The nebulae are sparse, like broken jade scattered in the dark void. Apart from the occasional large magical artifact warship passing by, it is difficult to find even a trace of a rogue cultivator.

"Once we fly over this nebula ahead, we will be completely free from the jurisdiction of the Ten Great Holy Lands." Chen Xuan's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity as he reminded them.

However, these holy sons and daughters of the holy land have never been dared to provoke within the realm, and now that they have arrived at this edge area where nebulae are scarce, they are even more fearless.

Han Jiuling laughed heartily, the dragon spear in his hand trembling slightly, its tip flashing with a cold light: "Hahaha, with our strength, even if there are blind fools, we can easily sweep them all through!"

He had been gathering intelligence along the way, but the ancient ruins and battlefields of fallen gods in the surrounding airspace were too low-level to arouse anyone's interest in exploring.

Seeing everyone's arrogant attitude, Chen Xuan could only smile and nod: "Better safe than sorry, everyone should be more careful."

Among the group, besides Chen Xuan, the Holy Son Dao Yi was the most skilled in divination. Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune was an instinct for such cultivators. Upon hearing Chen Xuan's two reminders, Dao Yi immediately made hand seals and began to deduce on his own.

This deduction was significant; the secrets of heaven suddenly became as dark as ink, and the hexagrams became chaotic and disordered. In particular, the deduction of the path ahead revealed a terrifying and ominous aura.

Seeing his pale face and furrowed brows, Xuan Yi asked curiously, "What's wrong? Could it be that you've sensed something and are about to enter a state of enlightenment and go into seclusion?"

Dao Yi, not wanting to alarm others, solemnly transmitted his voice: "This journey is fraught with great danger, so please be careful."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yi subconsciously looked at the group leading the way, scratched his head, and said, "Really? With the combat strength of our team, even if a first-class True Immortal came in person, I'm afraid we wouldn't gain any advantage."

Dao Yi frowned slightly but did not say anything more.

"Leaving aside Qiu Zixian, Xia Jiuyou's revealed trump cards alone are enough to rival a true second-class True Immortal. Not to mention the Ziqing sisters, it is rumored that their combined swordsmanship is enough to challenge a first-class True Immortal," Xuan Yi continued.

Upon hearing this, Dao Yi's unease lessened slightly: "Indeed, besides these people, there is also the unfathomable Chen Xuan. This time, he has been in seclusion for a thousand years, and even when he was discussing the Dao in the Purple Mansion, he did not use his full strength."

"That's why your master told you not to make wild guesses! Too many guesses will make you overthink and hesitant in everything you do. That's not how a future Holy Lord who is destined for great things should act!" Xuan Yi couldn't help but complain.

"Hmph, what do you know?" Dao Yi was a little angry, but he also knew that his master had indeed admonished him - that one should not easily predict the future unless it is a major decision.

"Never mind, perhaps it's because of his status as a successor of one of the Eight Great Holy Lands that there are too many factors interfering with the secrets of heaven." Dao Yi couldn't shake the feeling of unease. "Regardless, it's best to take precautions as soon as possible."

"Alright, alright." Xuan Yi had never liked Dao Yi's cautious and calculating nature, but his senior brother Tian Yi was the same way, always doing so when they went out for training together. He immediately increased his flying speed to catch up with the group ahead.