Seeing that he couldn't help but laugh, Liu Feixue didn't tolerate it and kicked him.

"Speak up, what are you grinning about!"

Zhang Shanli's smile faded. "Hehe, I told them we came from the Upper Realm, and we're here to reopen the ascension path... Hahaha..."

Qin Xiao couldn't help but smile upon hearing this.

"They're not that easily convinced, are they? I see some other guys over there with auras no weaker than yours, yet they managed to hold back from attacking?"

Zhang Shanli shook his head. "Although they didn't quite believe it, they had no way to prove it was fake. I told them to give me some time to prove it, and that's how we ended up in this stalemate."

Qin Xiao was speechless. This is unbelievable.

What if, given some time, someone even more capable emerges?

Huh?

No, perhaps it's because they're worried there's someone even more powerful behind them?

If a fight breaks out, it could lead to the destruction of the entire clan and the death of everyone involved—a fight to the death.

That's why I act so cautiously.

Thinking about this, Qin Xiao had some ideas in mind. Perhaps this was a very good stepping stone.

With a thought, Yun Yun hovered beside him and said, "Baby, fly up and scare them, then let their leader have a detailed talk."

Yun Yun's soul glared at him and vanished instantly.

A terrifying pressure and sword energy spread out from the sky, shattering the clouds.

Throughout the plaza, the disciples' longswords clanged loudly, filling everyone with dread.

Following this fluctuation, a clear, cold female voice rang out.

"We are guests from the upper realm. Who is in charge of this place? Come here immediately for a meeting!"

After speaking, it transformed into a stream of light and returned to Qin Xiao's side.

Soon, a commotion arose from the gathered crowd, and a young woman with an ethereal and otherworldly air stepped forward...

The young girl, dressed in a cool, moon-white dress, possessed an ethereal beauty and a composed demeanor. She carried a long sword and stepped out from the crowd.

Qin Xiao looked puzzled, and after a long while, he spoke.

"You...are you really in charge?"

The girl was clearly not good at socializing; she simply nodded and said, "Yes."

"Any position?"

A cold, clear voice rang out, "Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect!"

"How old are you this year?"

There was nothing Qin Xiao could do; he was genuinely curious about a sect leader who looked like a young girl.

The girl seemed unperturbed, remaining aloof as she replied, "Twenty-six."

Holy crap, it really is a kid, oh wait, not exactly a kid, it's just that their appearance is...

"Ahem, please find a place, Sect Master. I have something to discuss in detail. Hmm, it would be best to find someone who can speak fluently."

The girl glanced at him, but immediately shifted her gaze to the longsword beside him, her eyes showing seriousness.

Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised when Yun Yun's voice echoed in his mind.

“Master, this girl has such keen intuition. She has already discovered the root of the problem lies with me. She is a promising talent.”

Qin Xiao could accept it, after all, it was a platinum-level secret realm, which wasn't too bad.

Moreover, being the leader of a sect at such a young age means he must possess extraordinary abilities.

Judging from her lack of emotional intelligence and persuasiveness, she's probably the type who relies on force.

"Please come with me!"

After speaking, the girl turned and left. Qin Xiao, naturally without any reservations, followed her up with Ye Qinghuan and the other girls.

Zhang Shanli sat down on the spot and said, "Brothers, we can take a break now. Let's take turns on guard duty."

As the group left together, the atmosphere at the scene instantly relaxed considerably.

After all, it seems like there's room for negotiation.

Beyond this martial arts training square, behind you lies a vast, continuous cluster of buildings nestled among the mountains.

The flying eaves and brackets, pavilions and towers, appear and disappear amidst the clouds and snow, like a poem or a painting.

Seeing this scene, Qin Xiao was deeply moved; it truly evoked the atmosphere of a fantasy world from his past life.

Qin Xiao stopped and stared, momentarily captivated by the sight.

I even imagined myself in a pavilion atop the mountain, overlooking the surrounding peaks, watching the snowflakes fall like goose feathers, with a red clay stove burning, sipping a small cup of wine.

That was truly a rare place to rest and enjoy.

"Brother Xiao, you really like this place?"

Ye Qinghuan immediately noticed the delight and joy in Qin Xiao's eyes.

Qin Xiao did not answer directly, but wrote, "I will build a thatched hut under the pine tree when I return, and lie listening to the cold current and the white snow-capped mountains. I will have new wine with green ant-like broth and a small red clay stove. It looks like it will snow in the evening. Would you like to have a cup with me?"

The two poems, pieced together without any beginning or end, left Qin Xiao unable to find words that truly suited his state of mind.

This feeling can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.

He shook his head and smiled, "Let's go, let's go. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I'm determined to have this world."

After saying this, the girl in front of him suddenly turned around, "Your Excellency is just spouting nonsense and making yourself a laughing stock."

Qin Xiao chuckled, guessing that the other party had misunderstood and thought he was going to forcibly take over the place.

However, he didn't explain, since it was pretty much the same anyway.

"We'll talk about it later. Are all of you in charge here? I'm very curious about your business."

The girl remained silent, then picked up her sword and walked ahead once more.

Soon, after crossing the mountain pass, they arrived at another cluster of buildings, which should be the main hall or something similar of the opposing sect.

Above the gate hung a plaque with the words "Heavenly Sword Sect" written in large characters.

Stepping inside, you're greeted by a pleasant, refreshing fragrance. The rich, woody notes of pine and cypress evoke the crisp, cool feeling of snow-capped mountains, instantly soothing the soul.

Six symmetrical armchairs are placed on either side of the center of the hall.

The girl walked straight to the main seat without hesitation. Qin Xiao glanced at her and saw that there was another chair next to her, so he simply went over there as well.

Ye Qinghuan and the others behind him also sat down on the chairs on his side.

The other side was also filled with elderly people with white hair and beards.

Qin Xiao and the others took their seats, and the man to the left of the girl stroked his beard and stood up.

"I am Li Jianfeng, an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect. May I ask where this distinguished guest comes from and what his name is?"

Qin Xiao suddenly found this kind of tune quite interesting; he hadn't had enough fun in Qianyun's secret realm before.

"Ahem, my surname is Qin and my given name is Xiao. As for where I come from, that's a bit complicated. Just think of me as a visitor from another world."

Everyone was shocked by these words.

The Heavenly Sword Sect had discussed this matter over the past two days, and they ultimately concluded that these people must have come from some ancient secret realm.

There are also secret realms in this world, but they are not the same as the secret realms that Qin Xiao and the others were talking about.

The secret realms they spoke of were hidden spaces created by ancient powerful beings, or the residences of sects, or places where powerful beings cultivated in seclusion.

Seeing the other party's surprise, Qin Xiao said calmly.

"Actually, what I say is easy to judge. Later, I will let you go out to that exit and take a look. Anyway, I will also relax the entry and exit controls for this world in the future."

Secondly, even if I wanted to destroy this world, it would be easy for me, although it would take some time, so there's no need for me to lie to you.

Upon hearing this, the somewhat shocked crowd immediately fell silent.

Qin Xiao didn't mind and said directly.

"To put it bluntly, I am very interested in this world and intend to take it for myself. You can't stop me from doing this, and it has nothing to do with you at all."

After I take over the world, your cultivation level will increase and you will become stronger and stronger. The only downside is that you will be under my control.

"Of course, this is actually a great opportunity. As long as you work for me, your future prospects are even brighter. So, what do you plan to do?"

After Qin Xiao finished speaking, he looked at these people with a leisurely air. They were probably some of the world's top elders.