After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

As they approached the teleportation array, Cao Jun suddenly turned around and said, "Brother Qin, did you only recently join the sect? You look somewhat unfamiliar."

Qin Chuan nodded and said, "Yes."

"I see."

Cao Jun laughed and said, "If I have the chance to come to Bailu Peak in the future, I will stay there. You are very strong. If there is a chance, we can spar together!"

"Bai Lu Peak?"

Qin Chuan was startled upon hearing Cao Jun's words.

This Bailu Peak is one of the seven peaks of the Heavenly Sword Sect, and also the foremost of the seven peaks, the place where the sect leader's lineage resides.

After a moment's thought, Qin Chuan chuckled and said, "Okay, no problem!"

Just as Cao Jun was about to say something, he suddenly turned his head to look behind him.

The teleportation array suddenly began to tremble violently.

Someone has teleported over.

Seeing this, Cao Jun quickly turned around to remind Qin Chuan, only to find that the other party was no longer behind him.

"They really slipped away quickly..."

Seeing this, Cao Jun smiled helplessly and walked towards the teleportation array.

At this moment, a tall old man walked out of the teleportation array. He was Ji Li, the sect master of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

As Ji Li walked out, five or six mentors quickly followed behind him, including Shi Yangming and Guan Yueyue.

Upon seeing Ji Li approach, Cao Jun quickly clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Teacher!"

Ji Li patted Cao Jun on the shoulder and smiled, "Well done!"

The other mentors had complicated expressions; indeed, someone else had passed the tenth level.

I don't know how much time has passed since I last passed this level...

Seemingly remembering something, Cao Jun quickly said, "Teacher, this floor..."

Ji Li suddenly interrupted him, saying, "Let's go. We can talk about it when we get back."

Upon hearing this, Cao Jun nodded and followed the others into the teleportation array.

Just as he was about to leave, Ji Li glanced at a certain spot and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

After everyone had left, Qin Chuan ran out, entered the teleportation array, and quietly left the Trial Peak.

Soon, news of Cao Jun passing the tenth level spread throughout the entire Heavenly Sword Sect.

Cao Jun's fame soared overnight!

……

Lingxu Peak, in a valley somewhere.

When Xu Liang entered the valley, Gu Wenxuan was cultivating frantically.

With less than a month until the life-or-death challenge, Gu Wenxuan was not afraid, but he still wanted to crush Qin Chuan with all his might.

Sensing Xu Liang's approach, Gu Wenxuan slowly opened his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Have you found out who passed the tenth level of the Trial Tower?"

Xu Liang respectfully replied, "Instructor Gu, we have already found out that it is not Qin Chuan, but a disciple named Cao Jun."

“Cao Jun…it’s him!” Gu Wenxuan frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

Seeing that Gu Wenxuan knew this person, Xu Liang asked curiously, "Instructor Gu, I have learned about most of the powerful figures in the sect, so how come I have never heard of this person before?"

Gu Wenxuan nodded and then said, "It's normal that you don't know him. Cao Jun is a genius disciple secretly trained by the sect leader. Few instructors know about this, let alone a newly initiated disciple like you."

"I see."

Upon hearing Gu Wenxuan's words, Xu Liang suddenly realized what was going on.

Gu Wenxuan's eyes flickered as he looked at Xu Liang and said, "As long as it's not that Qin Chuan who breaks through the tenth level, it's fine. It seems I overestimated this kid. You keep a close eye on him!"

He paused for a moment, then said, "Also, if possible, try to get close to Cao Jun and build a good relationship with him."

As far as I know, this person has a rather special family background, and is even the designated next sect leader. Becoming friends with him would be of great help to you.

After saying that, he waved to Xu Liang.

"Yes, disciple, resign!"

Upon hearing Gu Wenxuan's words, a fiery glint flashed in Xu Liang's eyes. He bowed respectfully, then turned and left.

"Qin Chuan, you're dead!"

Inside the valley, Gu Wenxuan muttered to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, before returning to his cultivation.

……

Fallen Leaf Peak.

Upon returning to his main hall, Qin Chuan immediately opened the Heavenly Rank cultivation manual.

As soon as it was opened, a beam of white light flew out of the scroll and entered his brow.

Before long, a piece of information flooded into Qin Chuan's mind: Mysterious Heaven Skill!

It truly is a genuine Heaven-Rank cultivation technique!

After examining it, Qin Chuan's face lit up with joy. He had been a little worried that this Heaven-Rank cultivation technique was fake.

Now that it's been confirmed, I'm completely relieved.

As if he had thought of something, Qin Chuan walked out of the main hall and came to the central hall.

Just as he was about to knock on the door, a cold voice suddenly came from inside, "Come in!"

Qin Chuan gently pushed open the hall door and walked in. He then came to Guan Yueyue, bowed slightly, and said, "Instructor Guan."

Guan Yueyue glanced at Qin Chuan and said calmly, "Sit down!"

Today, Guan Yueyue wore a white dress, her long hair casually draped behind her, her skin as smooth as jade, and she was stunningly beautiful.

Qin Chuan obediently sat down and took a sip of the tea that Guan Yueyue had just poured.

Guan Yueyue asked calmly, "Is something the matter?"

Qin Chuan nodded, then took out the Heavenly Rank cultivation manual and placed it in front of Guan Yueyue.

"A Heaven-Rank cultivation technique?"

Guan Yueyue glanced at Qin Chuan and said with a half-smile, "It seems this is your reward for passing the tenth level of the Trial Tower."

Hearing Guan Yueyue's words, Qin Chuan was startled and quickly said, "Mentor, you..."

Guan Yueyue laughed and said, "I already found you when you were hiding in the Trial Tower."

Qin Chuan scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "As expected, I still couldn't hide it from Instructor Guan's sharp eyes."

"Stop flattering!"

Guan Yueyue chuckled and said, "However, just because I discovered your whereabouts doesn't mean the other instructors will be able to."

As she spoke, she seemed to have thought of something and said lightly, "Of course, the sect leader should have also discovered it, but I don't know why he didn't expose it on the spot."

Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan immediately pictured the middle-aged man's face, especially his eyes that seemed to see right through people.

"Let's not talk about that anymore." Guan Yueyue looked at Qin Chuan. "Are you really going to give me this Heaven-Rank cultivation technique?"

Qin Chuan nodded. "Mm."

"And what about you?" Guan Yueyue asked calmly, her face devoid of a smile. "It hasn't been long since you left the Trial Tower, so I suppose you haven't even started practicing this technique yet?"

As she spoke, she said with a serious expression, "I don't want you to prioritize improving yourself over pleasing me."

If that's the case, then I'll have to look down on you.

Qin Chuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Instructor Guan, actually, the cultivation technique I practice is even more advanced than a Heaven-rank technique!"

Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Guan Yueyue's breath hitched, and she stared intently at him.

After a moment of silence, Guan Yueyue sighed, "I understand. I'll accept this Heaven-Rank cultivation technique."