"Before the trial begins..."

Everyone exchanged glances, then it was time to battle Shen Yan soon.

"It's said that Shen Yan hails from a prominent family in the Dusk Wind Star Realm, and he most likely possesses numerous Life-Protecting Treasures. Truly wanting to engage him in a deathmatch on the Battle Platform and take him down won't be a simple task."

Huang Shuying spoke up, then continued, "We also have some Ancestral Artifacts on us. If you need them, we can temporarily lend them to you."

"Indeed."

Ye Yunge nodded, directly bringing out the Heavy Black Iron Halberd.

This was the weapon of Emperor Ye, a top-tier Sacred Artifact. Ji Chen had borrowed it once before, and in his hands, it had an extraordinary effect.

"No need."

Ji Chen shook his head, "Just Shen Yan alone, I can deal with him using my own cards."

...

It was late at night, the gathering dispersed, and everyone, slightly tipsy, returned to their respective peaks to rest.

Ji Chen sat cross-legged in the Qixian Residence, continuing his cultivation with Spirit Crystal Stones.

Though he had broken through to the Void Realm now, the enhancement of his prowess could not be neglected. To truly establish himself in the Celestial Emperor's Mansion, Ji Chen understood that he needed to develop even stronger cultivation.

After all, Shen Yan was just one of his formidable enemies. Who's to say there won't be more powerful foes appearing in the future?

Besides, this is the Celestial Emperor's Mansion.

Beyond Shen Yan, there were more geniuses and prodigies stronger than him.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

On this day, as Ji Chen was meditating and cultivating within the Qixian Residence, suddenly, a beam of Holy Light flashed across, landing before him in a blink.

Ji Chen was initially startled, but when he recognized the person, he immediately rose and cupped his fists, saying, "Greetings, Saint Venerable."

It was none other than the Huanglong Saint Venerable.

"Were you cultivating? I hope I didn't disturb you?" Huanglong Saint Venerable spoke, noticing the gathered Spiritual Qi fluctuations, realizing Ji Chen had been in a state of cultivation just now.

Ji Chen shook his head and asked, "Does the Saint Venerable have something for me?"

"Have you succeeded in comprehending the Profound Spirit Scripture?" Speaking of this, Huanglong Saint Venerable could not help but get a little excited.

After all, such a Secret Technique had not been mastered by anyone in the Celestial Emperor's Mansion for millennia, apart from himself.

"Just a bit of luck, I had a minor epiphany before, but I haven't fully comprehended it." Ji Chen nodded, not keeping anything hidden.

He also knew that a few days ago, when he was crossing the tribulation, he had displayed the Profound Spirit Scripture. While the disciples of various veins might not recognize it, Huanglong Saint Venerable surely would with a glance.

"You have immense talent and are already at Body Sanctification, possessing three Emperor Scriptures, and your combat ability can rival ordinary Saints. I'm curious, how many types of Laws have you comprehended?" Huanglong Saint Venerable asked.

"Just two: Great Dao Sword Intent and Thunder Law," Ji Chen replied honestly, not knowing why the other asked.

Huanglong Saint Venerable nodded, "The Spirit Peak possesses a Secret Realm, typically only accessible to the current and next Peak Master. Today, I might make an exception and let you enter. Are you interested in taking a look?"

"What kind of Secret Realm?" Ji Chen was curious and naturally did not want to miss the opportunity.

A Secret Realm only accessible to the current and next candidates for Peak Master must hold unexpected wonders.

"Follow me." Huanglong Saint Venerable did not elaborate further and, with a leap, transformed into a stream of light, fleeing to the distant sky.

Without hesitation, Ji Chen stepped forward, his whole being taking flight to follow.

Before long, he and the Huanglong Saint Venerable arrived at a certain Spirit Peak, in the back mountain.

As far as the eye could see, there lay a vast plaza, surrounded by abundant and lush vegetation.

At the forefront of the plaza, Ji Chen saw a cave entrance, seemingly pulsating with a special Power of Law from within, magnificent and astonishing.

"This is the 'Spirit Void,' the dwelling of the first Mansion Master of our Celestial Emperor's Mansion," Huanglong Saint Venerable proclaimed astonishingly.

"The first Mansion Master?" Ji Chen was surprised.

Huanglong Saint Venerable nodded with a smile, "You must know, in the past, our Spirit Peak was at the pinnacle of the Nine Veins. Whether in quantity of disciples or strength, it far surpassed the other eight veins. Back when the Nine Emperors founded the Celestial Emperor's Mansion, the Ancient Scriptures cultivated at the Nine Peaks today are the legacies they each left behind..."

Ji Chen learned many past events about the Celestial Emperor's Mansion from Huanglong Saint Venerable, leaving him greatly astonished.

It turns out that the Celestial Emperor's Mansion was established by nine Ancient Emperors, and the first Mansion Master was the master of the Spirit Peak at that time.

This Spirit Void Secret Realm was once the cave dwelling of the first Spirit Peak Master.

"The Spirit Void is abundant with Laws; entering it, you may comprehend a third or even a fourth Law. Ultimately, it depends on your own destiny." Huanglong Saint Venerable said.

As he spoke, they had already arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Void cave.

Ji Chen looked towards the cave, finding it pitch-black within, nothing visible.

"The interior of the cave is a realm of its own; from the outside, nothing can be seen." Huanglong Saint Venerable spoke, then snapped his fingers, sending a beam of Holy Light into the cave entrance.

"Buzz!"

Shortly after, the space seemed to tremble slightly as if some invisible force at the entrance dissipated.

"I've opened the entrance. Go in and take a look. Each entry into the Spirit Void allows you to stay for three days; after that, you will be automatically transported out." Huanglong Saint Venerable said.

Ji Chen nodded, then stepped forward and walked inside.

"Buzz!"

As he stepped over the Spirit Void's threshold, a sensation of the world spinning assailed him, his vision replaced by a swirl of light and shadow.

Fortunately, this sensation did not linger long. When visibility returned, Ji Chen found himself in a unique space.

Just as Huanglong Saint Venerable had said, the Spirit Void was rich in Laws, with various types of Law Power permeating everywhere, like invisible streams filling the space.

Ji Chen immediately sat cross-legged where he stood, attentively sensing these Laws, as if dragon hatchlings were swimming around him.

"This is the Sword Law..."

"The Wind Law... and the Thunder Law..."

He easily identified the types of Laws present, including the Sword Law he had comprehended and the rare Thunder Law, both perceivable here.

Beyond that, there existed many other Laws, most of which Ji Chen had yet to encounter.