In fact, Lu Chen had already guessed what was going on after he said those words.
After all, even the ancestors didn't know that there was an even higher realm above the Supreme.
There are even greater beings.
This shows that our ancestors were not particularly enlightened.
According to Lu Chen's guess, it should be at the Heavenly Martial Realm level.
They haven't reached the level of a Venerable One yet.
As expected, the ancestor sighed and said in a low voice, "I am only one step away from becoming a Venerable One, but I have never been able to cross that level. That is why I have been sitting here for decades in order to comprehend it."
At this point, the old man sighed with emotion.
The Venerable Realm grants one a lifespan of ten thousand years.
Our ancestor has lived for hundreds of years, otherwise he wouldn't have aged so much. As the most powerful being in the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, he couldn't escape the cruel hand of time.
Lu Chen understood.
As expected, our ancestor was at the Heavenly Martial Realm. Although he was only one step away from the Venerable Realm, taking that step was incredibly difficult.
That level can no longer be determined by the length of time one has cultivated; relying solely on the accumulation of quantity will likely never allow one to reach that level.
At this point, it comes down to each person's talent and comprehension.
"You brat, why are you suddenly asking me this? You still haven't answered. What realm are you at now? Why can't I see through you?"
The old ancestor suddenly came to his senses and looked at Lu Chen with a smile.
Facing his ancestor's withered old face, Lu Chen smiled and said, "It's nothing. I'm not much different from those senior brothers and sisters, maybe even a little bit stronger."
After Lu Chen finished speaking, the ancestor suddenly laughed, a very hearty laugh.
After waiting for so many years, the Myriad Swords Sect has finally welcomed a peerless genius. He has only been cultivating for a short time, less than a year since he entered the sect, yet his strength has already reached this level.
Originally, the patriarch was still not at ease handing the Ten Thousand Swords Sect over to Lu Chen, after all, Lu Chen was too young. Although he had an innate sword body and his future was immeasurable, he had only been cultivating for a short time.
But now that he heard Lu Chen's answer, he finally felt completely relieved.
"Consider this trip to the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm as a trial for you. If you obtain the treasures there, I will be fortunate. Even if you fail, it doesn't matter. Remember, never take risks. Preserving your life is the most important thing. You are still young."
"The next thirty years will be your time to truly rise to prominence."
When the ancestor said this, there was a hint of hesitation in his expression. He didn't really want Lu Chen to participate in this trip to the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm, since it was too dangerous there.
Leaving aside the three-way struggle between the human race, the demon race, and the demonic sect, the dangers of the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm alone should not be underestimated.
"It's alright! I'll just consider this trip as broadening my horizons."
Lu Chen didn't speak too definitively; in fact, he was full of confidence for this trip to the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm.
However, the treasures in my possession are too amazing, so I should not take them out to use them unless it is a critical moment.
Therefore, there was no need to mention it in advance.
"Yes! Go! The Heavenly Demon Secret Realm might be a great opportunity for you. There aren't many powerful individuals who can enter the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm; at most, they're only at the Spirit Martial Realm level! I believe you can handle it."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's heart stirred.
"Ancestor, you think you can break through by just sitting here fishing all day... no, sitting in meditation all day? Actually, this might not be a good thing. Why don't you go out for a walk? Maybe you'll experience something and suddenly have an epiphany, and break through directly?"
In fact, Lu Chen's meaning was very clear: if the Ancestor personally led the team on this trip to the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm, with his strength, he would naturally be in no danger.
After all, the ancestor just said that the strongest combat force sent by the three parties was only at the Spirit Martial Realm. With the ancestor's strength, he would absolutely crush them. He could easily sweep through the area and then follow along, wouldn't that be wonderful?
Unfortunately, the ancestor saw through his intentions, smiled, and said, "This old body of mine won't get involved with you young people. Go on! Next time you come back, bring me two jugs of good wine. Don't try to fool me with these cheap things."
"good."
Lu Chen smiled, finished his drink, and got up to leave.
The ancestor watched his disappearing figure with a serene expression.
"If I'm still alive by then..."
The Heavenly Demon Secret Realm is located within the territory of the Great Qin Empire, but it exists independently of this world. It has two entrances, one controlled by the human race and the other by the demon race. However, the Demonic Sect has a way to enter it, so there is no need to go through these two entrances.
The human race quickly united, and the five major sects agreed on a time to meet first.
The agreed-upon location was on the eastern border of the Qin Empire.
After leaving the back mountain, the members of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect gathered together to discuss who would go to the Heavenly Demon Secret Realm this time.
Since Lu Chen, as the sect leader, has received the ancestor's approval, he will naturally go.
As a result, Jian Yu, the deputy sect leader, had no choice but to remain in the sect to oversee things.
Jianyu was also quite helpless about this.
Only disciples who have reached the True Martial Realm or above are qualified to participate this time.
The rest of the people are too weak; they would just be cannon fodder if they went.
Originally, Lu Chen was not qualified, since his strength had not yet been demonstrated.
The selection of personnel for the Wanjian Sect to go this time has been finalized after much discussion.
But at that moment, the ancestor sent a telepathic message, instructing Jian Yu, the former sect leader, to also accompany them on this trip.
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