What you desire is what you get.

  After dealing with everyone from the Black Tiger Gang, Xiao Lingchen released his spiritual power and collected the storage rings from the three Protectors—Zhou, Bai, and Xuan—as well as the other members of the gang.

  As for the threat Xuan Hu mentioned about being hunted by the Black Tiger Gang, Xiao Lingchen didn't care at all.

  Having practiced the God-killing Sword Technique, he was eager for more people to come and throw their lives away to aid his cultivation.

  Now, Xiao Lingchen had already reached the mid-stage of the Dao Palace Realm, almost invincible within this realm!

  [Stages one to three are early-stage, four to six are mid-stage, and seven and above are late-stage.]

  Even if he encountered a strong practitioner from the Breaking Illusions Realm, he had a restraining spell set by his master and a scroll filled with killing intent.

  In short, if the Black Tiger Gang dared to come, no matter how many, he could kill them all!

  The more, the merrier!

  At this moment, Luo Xingxing, Yu Haoran, and others supported each other as they approached Xiao Lingchen.

  They all cupped their hands in gratitude and said:

  "Brother Lingchen, thank you."

  "If it weren't for you this time, it would probably be us lying here now."

  "We will never forget your life-saving grace."

  Xiao Lingchen replied:

  "No need to be polite. Since we know each other, I couldn't just stand by when you were in danger."

  Although Xiao Lingchen spoke kindly, he had already calculated everything clearly in his heart.

  He did want to kill to enhance his skills.

  But if the Black Tiger Gang's people were too strong, he wouldn't have intervened.

  After all, only a fool would risk their life for a few people they just met.

  However, this time, the gang members were all a bunch of weaklings.

  Saving them not only allowed him to kill and increase his cultivation but also made them owe him a favor, achieving two goals at once.

  And they naturally didn't know Xiao Lingchen's true thoughts.

  Hearing his righteous words, they were all moved to tears.

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  They silently remembered this favor in their hearts, pondering how to repay it.

  Just then.

  "Boom!!!"

  The ground trembled, and the sky was filled with radiant light!

  Rich spiritual qi, almost tangible, gushed like a fountain from the distant Thousand Cloud Mountain Range, engulfing Fengshang City and the surrounding towns!

  Under the nourishment of the abundant spiritual qi, people felt rejuvenated, and some cultivators stuck at a bottleneck even broke through instantly!

  In an instant.

  Everyone's eyes widened.

  Excitement and exhilaration filled everyone's hearts.

  Such a phenomenon announced to all that the Secret Realm of the Thousand Cloud Mountain Range had finally opened!!!

  "The Secret Realm of the Thousand Cloud Mountain Range has opened!"

  In the courtyard.

  Luo Xingxing's eyes shone brightly, filled with excitement.

  This time, he came down the mountain to enter the Secret Realm and seize opportunities!

  However.

  The others weren't as happy; instead, their eyes dimmed with despair.

  Bi Qi shook his head with a bitter smile and said:

  "So what if it's opened? We're all seriously injured now. Entering the Secret Realm would be a death sentence!"

  Hou Ping echoed:

  "Indeed, our strength is too weak. Now that we've offended the Black Tiger Gang, we can't even stay in Fengshang City for long, let alone enter the Secret Realm."

  As the two spoke, Luo Xingxing's eyes dimmed as well.

  Though reluctant to accept it, he couldn't deny that they were right.

  The Secret Realm itself was full of dangers, and now they were all injured. Plus, having offended the Black Tiger Gang, they could face retaliation at any moment.

  Entering the Secret Realm rashly in such a situation would likely lead to no return!

  Then, Luo Xingxing sighed and said:

  "Forget it! Opportunities are rare, but if you're dead, it's all for nothing!"

  "Better to go back and cultivate well, and wait for the next Secret Realm to open."

  The others nodded in agreement.

  Bi Qi cupped his hands and said:

  "In that case, let's part ways here. If fate allows, you can visit me in Meng City, and I'll treat you to good food and drink!"

  He then turned to Xiao Lingchen and said:

  "Brother Lingchen, I can't repay today's kindness. If you ever need anything, come to Meng City, and I'll go through fire and water for you!"

  Hou Ping added:

  "Me too. If you ever come to Jiang City, just mention my name! Brother Lingchen, if you come to Jiang City, you can choose any gold, silver, jewels, or treasures from my home!"

  Luo Xingxing immediately chimed in:

  "Brother Lingchen, you saved me, and I remember it well. Though I have nothing now, when I become the Holy Son of the sect, the leader of the righteous path, and the savior of the world, I'll repay you a hundredfold and make you famous and respected by all!"

  Xiao Lingchen helplessly told him:

  "Alright, stop bragging."

  Bi Qi's promise was sincere, and Hou Ping's family was wealthy, so they would surely keep their word.

  Only Luo Xingxing's words gave Xiao Lingchen a strong sense of empty promises.

  He would rather have a few thousand spirit stones.

  At this moment, Yu Haoran, standing aside, looked conflicted. After pondering for a while, he took out a treasure resembling a clock.

  In ancient times, this object was called a sundial, used to measure time by the shadow cast by the sun.

  He looked at Xiao Lingchen and said:

  "Brother Lingchen, I don't like owing people. You saved my life today, so I'll give you this sundial."

  "This is the Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial, a gift from my master. It contains a time formation that can control the flow of time around you. I carried this Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial since I was young, which is why I broke through to the Dao Palace Realm at just twenty-five."

  Hearing Yu Haoran's explanation, everyone present was shocked!

  "A time formation that can control the flow of time around you?!"

  "My god! Is there really a treasure in this world that can control time?"

  "No wonder Brother Haoran broke through to the Dao Palace Realm at such a young age. This item is truly heaven-defying!"

  Not only them, but even Xiao Lingchen was shocked after hearing about the Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial's effects!

  He could imagine how heaven-defying this item's ability was!

  Increasing the flow of time around oneself would mean significantly reducing the time needed for cultivation!

  For example, under the same talent and resources, if it takes someone a year to break through a realm, using this Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial would greatly reduce that time.

  If the time flow is increased by twofold, it would mean breaking through in just half a year!

  Yu Haoran had clearly used the Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial's ability to break through to the Dao Palace Realm at such a young age!

  Moreover, with accelerated time flow, attack and movement speeds would also greatly increase.

  Normally, one could strike once per second, but with accelerated time flow, one could strike ten or even a hundred times per second!

  The numerous benefits were astounding!

  Yu Haoran noticed their amazement and said somewhat awkwardly:

  "Of course, the Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial's effects aren't overly exaggerated. After years of testing, it can only speed up or slow down the time flow around you by at most thirty percent."

  Thirty percent, or 1.3 times, may not be as exaggerated as they imagined, but it's still heaven-defying!

  It's important to know that once a cultivator reaches a certain realm, whether in cultivation or battle, every second counts.

  Being a second faster or slower can have a huge impact on the outcome!

  For a moment, everyone present looked at the Fuguang Jade Mirror Sundial with burning eyes, filled with desire.

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