Starting with the Magic Absorption Technique: I swept through the fantasy world.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Jiu Ling, Elder Hun Tian thought for a moment and then beckoned to Wang Mu.

"Since that's the case, then you come here, kid, let me check your bone age so I can know everything. But let me make this clear beforehand: if you're some ancient monster trying to take advantage of my girl, I won't let you go no matter where you go."

"But if you really are that age, I won't interfere in your relationship, and neither will Nizi's father, who is far away. In fact, he will strongly support you." After Elder Hun Tian finished speaking, Jiu Ling blushed and lowered her head.

Thinking there was nothing to lose, Wang Mu generously extended his hand, allowing Elder Hun Tian to examine it. However, as the bone age analysis progressed, Elder Hun Tian's gaze towards Wang Mu became increasingly strange, his expression increasingly surprised, his mouth agape as if it could fit an egg. Finally, Elder Hun Tian grabbed Jiu Ling's hand, disregarding Jiu Ling's shyness, and placed it in Wang Mu's hand.

"Everyone calls me an old monster, but I'm no monster in front of you. You're the real little monster."

"Alright, young friend, I know the way to the Soul Domain. Every ten years, our Flame Domain holds a Flame Domain Grand Competition. The Flame Domain Grand Competition is to determine the ranking of each sect and the allocation of secret realms. Those who achieve the top three can choose to go to a secret realm to cultivate for ten years, and the sect will not require them to hand over what they have gained in the secret realm within those ten years." Elder Huntian paused, and seeing that Wang Mu had no objections, he continued.

"And the way to the Soul Realm is in this secret realm. There is a powerful spirit beast in the secret realm called the Fire Spirit Beast. When the Fire Spirit Beast is fully grown, it will produce a spirit pill. Crushing the spirit pill can create a short-lived interface to the Soul Realm. As long as you go through this interface, the other end is the Soul Realm."

Elder Hun Tian rummaged through his body and, after a moment, pulled out a parchment from his storage ring.

"This adult fire spirit beast is elusive and extremely difficult to find. Young fire spirit beasts will absorb the spiritual energy underground in the cave and will only leave the cave when they reach adulthood. The map in my hand happens to mark the location of a cave of young fire spirit beasts. Judging from the time, they will be almost adults when they enter the secret realm for this competition."

Wang Mu reached out to take the map, but Elder Hun Tian pressed the map down and said to Wang Mu.

"I can give you the map, but I have one condition: help me kill someone."

"Time." Without asking why, for his master's sake, even if the road ahead is difficult, Wang Mu is determined to overcome it.

"There are still half a month until the competition, but if you kill this person in the Flame Domain, you will be in great danger. You may be intercepted and hunted down by various forces," Elder Hun Tian said seriously.

"Place."

“This person must be one of the top three in the Flame Domain Grand Competition. Killing is forbidden in the Grand Competition, but it is allowed in the Secret Realm. I have a tracking token here, called the Blood Chasing Token. Keep it safe and bind it to your owner with your blood. As long as the target is near you, the Blood Chasing Token will guide you in the right direction.” Elder Hun Tian took out a brownish token with blurred and unclear writing on it, as if it was still covered with something.

"figure."

“This man is named Xia Huahai, the son of the sect leader of Xinhuo Sect. Xinhuo Sect’s influence extends throughout the entire Yan Domain, and it has the potential to unify the Yan Domain. After you kill this man, stick his heart’s blood on the token, and I will be able to sense it.” Elder Huntian nodded.

"This journey will not be easy; it may be as difficult as climbing to heaven."

After pondering for a while, Wang Mu put away the map and the Blood Chasing Order to show his attitude, and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Elder Hun Tian.

"Pleasant to work with."

"I hope you will have a successful start, young friend," Elder Hun Tian replied.

"Then I won't disturb you any longer. You should rest for a while. A servant will come to inform you the next day."

Elder Hun Tian clasped his hands in farewell and took his leave, then spoke to Jiu Ling.

"You come with me too, and leave this place clear for my little friend so he can rest peacefully."

Faced with Elder Hun Tian's firm stance, Jiu Ling had no choice but to take her leave from Wang Mu. Finally, she stuck out her tongue playfully at Wang Mu.

"Brother Wang Mu, you should rest well first. Jiu Ling will come to play with you later."

"Alright, it's not like we're parting ways forever. We'll meet again later." Elder Hun Tian forcefully pulled Jiu Ling out of the room.

Finally, the surroundings quieted down again. Wang Mu took out the Blood Chasing Token and played with it for a moment. It felt a bit heavy in his hand, but its appearance was nothing special. He dripped a drop of blood into his palm, and a golden light appeared. After the golden light faded, everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

The next day, at dawn, amidst a shout, Wang Mu emerged from his meditative state. The newcomer was a tall, thin young man who stepped forward upon seeing Wang Mu emerge from his meditative state.

"Is this Young Master Wang Mu? Today is the day we set off for the Yan Region Grand Competition. Elder Hun Tian summoned me to invite you over." After saying this, he made a gesture of invitation and then stood still.

Following the tall, thin man's directions, Wang Mu quickly arrived at his destination, where a large crowd had already gathered.

"Are they also going to participate in the Yan Domain Grand Competition?" Wang Mu asked the tall, thin young man with a puzzled look.

"In reply to Young Master Wang, each sect can only send one representative disciple to participate in the Yan Domain Grand Competition."

"Then what is the purpose of these people gathering here?" Wang Mu asked, puzzled.

Before the tall, thin young man could answer, a burly man stepped out from the crowd and shouted loudly.

"We came here to see who this person is who has outshone all the disciples of our city."

"Yes."

"Why should we? The Flame Domain Grand Competition isn't a contest of handsome men. You think sending a pretty boy will guarantee victory?"

"Go down, the people who should be going to the Flame Domain Grand Competition are us."

"Go down, go down."

A shout rang out from the crowd. Wang Mu jumped onto the left side of the arena, looked at the crowd with a mocking expression, and pointed at the arena.

"Come on up together! You're just trying to provoke me, aren't you? You've succeeded. Stop wasting time and come at me all at once. If I step down from this stage, I'll hand over my spot in the competition."

"Arrogant pretty boy, let me see if your skills are as ruthless as your words."

The burly man walked impatiently toward the arena, and in a flash, he was in the center of the arena.

"My name is Meat Mountain. This should be the last time you hear this name. Remember next time, not everything can be done through connections or back channels. Today, I will..."

'boom'

Before he could finish speaking, a figure collapsed beneath the arena. Wang Mu, hands behind his back, glanced around. "These are your so-called elite disciples of Fire City? How utterly laughable."

"Don't get cocky, I'll do it."

'boom'

"I come."

'boom'

Looking at the fallen figures below the arena, Wang Mu continued to survey his surroundings.

"Who else?"

He conjured the Heavenly Demon Sword in his hand and pointed it at the crowd.