Possessed by my father, I was reborn and became the supreme ruler.

"Alright, we discussed the selection process beforehand and have the following requirements!" Nie Hanshan smiled slightly, looked at the people around him, and also glanced at Meng Chuxi.

"First, for this time the small secret realm is open, the outer sect disciples who sign up must be at least at the fifth level of the Profound Sword Realm. If they are below this level, they are no match for the monsters inside."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yunjian was taken aback. He and Bai Yueling exchanged a glance and shook their heads. Over there, Si Tianxiang and Wei Wuji gave Ye Yunjian a smug look, their faces filled with mockery.

"Secondly, those who wish to become disciples of the outer sect must pass the skill test administered by any elder of my inner sect."

"Third, and most difficult, is to climb the Heart-Testing Stone on the precipice of Xuanhuo Peak and pass the test of the Xuanjian Emperor!"

Apart from the inner sect disciples, the other outer sect disciples whispered among themselves after hearing this, saying that it was extremely difficult to find someone who could meet all three requirements.

Firstly, while there are quite a few outer sect disciples who have reached the fifth level of the Profound Sword realm, there are only a little over a hundred at most. Secondly, the lowest level among the inner sect elders is the fifth level of the Profound King realm, and passing the fifth level of the Profound King realm's cultivation test is no easy feat.

Finally, the cliffs of Xuanhuo Peak are not something that ordinary people can climb, especially to ascend the Wenxin Stone and undergo the test of the heart by the remnant soul of the Xuanjian Emperor who fell five hundred years ago. What kind of courage and boldness does that require?

For a moment, no one spoke; everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"What? Is it too difficult for everyone, or are you afraid?" Nie Hanshan scanned the scene with piercing eyes, and all the outer sect disciples lowered their heads when they met his gaze.

Just then, a voice suddenly came: "Elder Nie, if one's cultivation level has not yet reached the fifth level of the Profound Sword realm, is there any other alternative method?"

Nie Hanshan looked up and saw a young man with sharp eyes. When their eyes met, he showed no fear!

"You're the one the sect leader and the Grand Elder specifically requested to come here!"

"I am Ye Yunjian, the fourth disciple of the sect leader!"

"Oh! It's you! I've heard your master mention your name before!"

"Last time, the Xuanhuo Cave was engulfed in flames, yet you emerged unscathed. You're quite something!"

When Ye Yunjian was accepted as a disciple by Situ Jiuxiao, his achievements of condensing the Xuan Dan at fifteen, comprehending sword intent at twenty, and becoming a Xuan King at thirty were already known throughout the Xuanhuo Sect.

He had originally planned to visit this genius beforehand and select Ye Yunjian to join the small secret realm, but after Situ Jiuxiao told him that Ye Yunjian's cultivation level had dropped and he had begun to rebuild his cultivation techniques, he hesitated.

Situ Jiuxiao then, together with the Grand Elder, specially summoned Ye Yunjian so that Nie Hanshan could meet him in person.

Nie Hanshan was initially disappointed to see that Ye Yunjian's cultivation level had indeed dropped. Now that Ye Yunjian had taken the initiative to ask him questions, he deliberately inquired about his identity to see what Ye Yunjian was thinking.

"Yes... Elder Nie, if one's cultivation level has not reached the fifth level of the Profound Sword realm, are there any other methods?"

Nie Hanshan smiled slightly: "If I can challenge and defeat a fifth-level Xuanjian, that would be fine too!"

Then he said, "Ye Yunjian, I have also heard about your retraining. The small secret realm will not open for another six months, and it will be difficult for you to cultivate at your current level! What a pity! Even the sect competition nine months from now will depend on how well you have recovered."

The crowd immediately began to whisper among themselves. However, in the path of cultivation, a single level difference is like an insurmountable chasm! Challenging someone of a higher level is virtually impossible!

Unless one cultivates martial arts techniques or immortal arts in addition to spiritual practice, it is not possible.

Could it be that Ye Yunjian intends to use combat techniques to challenge and attempt to enter that small secret realm?

At this moment, Ye Yunjian said, "Since there is still hope, then this disciple still has hope. Please grant my request, Elder Nie!"

"Wait! Jian'er!" Situ Jiuxiao's expression darkened, then he smiled gently at Ye Yunjian, comforting him: "Your body hasn't recovered yet. It's impossible for you to cultivate from the Profound Meridian to the Profound Sword within six months, even if you're a genius. You should rest and recuperate, listen to your master, and focus on taking medicine and relearning your cultivation techniques!"

Seeing this, everyone nodded in agreement, secretly thinking that Situ Jiuxiao was indeed very caring towards his disciples. Meanwhile, the Grand Elder and the other outer sect elders exchanged glances but remained silent…

Ye Yunjian, however, was well aware of Situ Jiuxiao's intentions. He must have planned this small secret realm expedition long ago. In his previous life, Situ Jiuxiao had Si Yunxiang and Wei Wuji participate in the small secret realm expedition to obtain the inner sect's treasures. When the sect's grand competition came around, Si Yunxiang and the others would use the inner sect's treasures to win, resulting in another crushing defeat for the inner sect, and Situ Jiuxiao would once again be re-elected as sect leader.

Then, the inner sect was wiped out overnight, but Situ Jiuxiao claimed it was an invasion by the Demonic Sect. In reality, it was he who had done it! If Ye Yunjian were to go this time, given his personality, he would definitely ruin Situ Jiuxiao's grand plan.

You are a beast in human form, a cruel and vicious person. You have a conspiracy, but you use the guise of doing it for my own good!

“Hehe, Sect Master Situ, since Ye Yunjian wants to participate, why stop him? There is still an assessment for the selection... However, it seems that the agreement between the inner and outer sects in the competition back then needs to be changed. I have an important matter to attend to later and I need you to preside over it!” Nie Hanshan stepped forward and spoke. Ye Yunjian’s words just now were very much to his liking. His expression was serious and slightly solemn.

Situ Jiuxiao's face darkened when his disciple and Elder Nie spoke to him like that in public. Ye Yunjian was his disciple, and Elder Nie was his subordinate, yet they had defied him. His lips twitched slightly, and his chest trembled slightly. However, in front of the entire sect, he could only suppress his anger and say, "Since Elder Nie says so, then Jian'er, you should get ready!"

Then he added, "Elder Nie, please speak frankly!"

"Sect Master Situ, there's another important matter that has brought us, the seven elders of the inner sect, here today!" Nie Hanshan said, looking at Situ Jiuxiao.

"Back then, the inner and outer sects made a pact to reconcile, and I released Meng Chuxi, an inner sect disciple, and Ye Yunjian, an outer sect disciple, from their Nine-Nine Heavenly Fate Pact! Now, Meng Chuxi has become one of the seven Xuanwang Elders of my inner sect, while Ye Yunjian has just entered the Re-cultivation Realm, which is inconsistent with the agreement made by my Xuanhuo Sect back then! Please, Sect Master, agree to release their fate pact!"

"Hmm!" Before Situ Jiuxiao could answer, Ye Yunjian was taken aback.

The entire hall fell silent instantly. Apart from the inner sect elders and disciples, all the outer sect elders and disciples were dumbfounded.

However, in the blink of an eye, Si Yunxiang and the others looked at Ye Yunjian with a mocking and amused expression.

"Hmph, Ye Yunjian, how could a piece of trash like you be worthy of the destiny of this beauty from the inner sect! Now you're being publicly asked to break off the destiny agreement!"

Most people were unaware of the destiny agreement between the inner and outer sects back then. Now that the inner sect elders have revealed it in public, some of those who were previously jealous of Ye Yunjian suddenly showed mocking expressions and whispered among themselves.

Situ Jiuxiao remained expressionless and turned to look at Ye Yunjian's face.