The conflicts over Spirit Veins and resources among the Demon Sect, Hidden Sect, and other global forces have never ceased. This time, Lin Mo represents the weakest of them all— the New Human, who only emerged after the revival of Spiritual Artifacts and lack the foundation of other forces.

"Yingzi, while I'm away, the management of Sword Heart Martial Arts Hall will be up to you. Master, I shall take my leave now."

"Yes, Master, be sure to return safely." Yingzi bit her thin lip and nodded forcefully.

Lin Mo clasped his hands together, transformed into a streak of flowing light, and left the Nine Continents Secret Realm. On a peak of the Green Dragon Martial Arts School, a young man in a Martial Arts Uniform, Luo Danhua, raised his head, his gaze tightly fixed on Lin Mo's departing direction. A trace of coldness flashed in his eyes, and a strange arc appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Lin Mo, the Golden Secret Realm Trial will be your deathbed, too bad...

I cannot kill you myself."

After leaving the Nine Continents Secret Realm, Lin Mo did not return to the villa but flew straight towards Kunlun Mountain. About half an hour later, he reached the territory of Kunlun Mountain. Along the way, Lin Mo had already sensed many powerful auras heading towards the mountain.

Among them, there were some powerful auras that even surprised Lin Mo slightly.

This time, the Golden Secret Realm Trial only allows geniuses below the Golden Core Stage and Sun Wheel Realm to participate, yet Lin Mo sensed some formidable auras that were not inferior to powerhouses at the Sun Wheel Realm and Golden Core Stage.

"It seems there are many strong contenders in this Golden Secret Realm Trial, and the competition will be exceptionally fierce. I wonder how far I can go," Lin Mo murmured to himself, though sharp rays of light already burst from his eyes.

Soon, Lin Mo arrived at the heart of Kunlun Mountain, where many people were hovering in the air or sitting on mountain peaks for rest, numbering around two or three hundred, more than Lin Mo had expected.

Global forces had drawn countless talents trained by their sects, hiding some top experts who also appeared on the peaks.

While only a few fixed their gazes or Divine Sense on Lin Mo, most people were immersed in their own cultivation, some familiar faces stood together chatting and making certain agreements.

Suddenly, just as Lin Mo set himself down onto an open space on one of the mountain peaks, a sharp spiritual power attacked his Divine Sea directly.

"Break!"

Lin Mo frowned, and within his Divine Sea, he split a wisp of Ghostly Compassionate Netherfire, instantly turning the attacking Divine Thought into dust.

Simultaneously, Lin Mo raised his gaze towards the southern mountain peak, where three peculiar figures stood halfway up the mountain.

One man's face was covered in green scales, trailing a long, spiked tail behind him, another had a milky-white, saber-like rhino horn growing from his forehead, and the last seemed slightly normal, with two curved white horns protruding from his shoulders. Lin Mo focused his gaze on the third person and let out a cold snort. It was Ye Tong.

"Lin Mo..."

At several hundred meters distance, Ye Tong's cold gaze fixed on Lin Mo, as he ran his hand across his neck with a cold snort, "Once we enter the Golden Secret Realm Trial, I'll personally end your life."

Lin Mo glanced at him and then shifted his gaze, finding a quiet grassy patch to sit cross-legged and meditate.

A prohibition exists at Kunlun Mountain forbidding any participants of the Golden Secret Realm Trial from fighting here, or else their trial qualifications will be revoked.

"Ye Tong, is that Lin Mo? The one who killed your brother Ye Hui?" The man with his face covered in green scales, standing alongside Ye Tong, spoke in a muffled voice.

"E Qi, this person is not simple. He easily shattered Ye Tong's Divine Thought attack just now," scoffed another with a white rhino horn on his forehead, narrowing his eyes thoughtfully."Ji Xi, that guy only has a Golden Core Stage Soul Cultivator as a teacher. Otherwise, with his power, how could he have killed Yin Kui at the advanced auction?" Ye Tong muttered with a hint of chilling intent, "But in this Golden Secret Realm Trial, his Golden Core Stage teacher won't be able to enter, and I shall ensure personally that he dies."

The three were indeed representatives of the Demon Clan, elite talents from the Demon Gate Royal Family.

"Ye Tong, achieving a good result to join the Mystic Realm Sect is paramount. Moreover, the Hidden Sect is watching us, and we can't let this guy ruin everything," Ji Xi reminded him.

"Don't worry, killing him is just a minor matter. This time, our Demon Clan's three geniuses will certainly achieve remarkable results," Ye Tong replied confidently.

Countless powerhouses continued to converge on Kunlun Mountain, while Lin Mo, alone, meditated on the mountain, resting.

Besides Ye Tong, Fallen Angels, the Blood Clan, and other forces' genius scions were also likely to attend. Among them are many of his foes.

While Lin Mo closed his eyes and meditated, he suddenly heard footsteps approaching from his side.

Lin Mo snapped his eyes open, a look of shock appearing on his face.

Though his eyes were closed as he meditated, his Divine Thought was released outward, enabling him to detect anyone approaching five kilometers away. Yet now, someone stood before him, only noticed by the sound of footsteps.

Raising his head, a refined young man stood in front of him, resembling a fine jade with a white fan, like an elegant master from another world, smiling at him.

Terrifying...

Lin Mo couldn't sense any aura from this man. If he weren't standing there, Lin Mo wouldn't believe this person existed, so completely restrained was his aura that even Lin Mo's Divine Sense, comparable to a Golden Core Stage Cultivator's, couldn't gauge his strength.

In an instant, Lin Mo realized in his mind that this person was extremely dangerous, far more than Ninth Prince, Yin Kui, or the Blood Clan Twins—before whom, this man seemed god-like.

"You are Lin Mo?" The refined young man asked, with a faint smile and deep gaze fixed on him.

Lin Mo quickly stood erect, his entire True Yuan and Spiritual Energy instantly condensing, ready to burst out at any moment as he questioned, "I am Lin Mo; who are you?"

"You can call me Lord Tao. I'm also here to participate in the Golden Secret Realm Trial. Over the years, I've heard much about you and came by specially to have a look," the refined young man spoke calmly, his tone inexplicably easing one's guard.

"Lord Tao, have we met before?"

However, Lin Mo dared not drop his guard. Since his rebirth, this was the first person who made him feel intensely threatened, even more than any Guiding Envoy had.

"No, but there is some history. I hope you achieve a good result in the Golden Secret Realm Trial, do not let me down," Lord Tao said faintly, then vanished as a residual shadow.