Seeing the bewildered faces of the elders, Duan Changsheng took a deep breath and felt there was no need to continue hiding.

"Should you all know about the Great Wilderness Secret Realm?"

The elders nodded one after another.

The Great Wilderness Secret Realm is the core spiritual vein of the Great Wilderness Domain. The spiritual energy within the secret realm is extremely abundant, said to have turned into misty clouds, as magical as a fairyland.

It is precisely because of this that countless treasures of heaven and earth, spiritual herbs and medicines, top-grade ores, spiritual springs, and immortal mists have grown within the secret realm. Each one brought out can be considered a rare treasure in the world, with immeasurable value for cultivators.

And some of the top treasures among them, even the kings of the Heavenly Circulation Realm and the transcendent saints of the Golden Body Realm, are extremely envious.

This is not a secret in the Great Wilderness Domain; almost everyone knows it.

Nodding, Duan Changsheng stood up and looked up at the statue of the Great Emperor Xuan Tian before speaking with a deep voice, "What you may not know is that within the Great Wilderness Secret Realm, there is also an extremely hidden treasure land, where the ancestral treasures left by Emperor Xuan Tian are preserved!"

"The ancestral treasures left by Emperor Xuan Tian?"

These few words were like heavy bombs, causing waves of shock in the hearts of the elders.

Where does Emperor Xuan Tian exist?

That is an existence that transcended this realm long ago, with the power to dominate the heavens, grasp the Great Dao, and point directly to the pinnacle of cultivation.

The ancestral treasures left behind by him must be extraordinary.

Duan Changsheng continued, "In fact, that treasure land was originally Emperor Xuan Tian's dojo, gathering the energy of one realm, gradually forming the Great Wilderness Secret Realm."

With this statement, the elders were even more shocked.

Even the vast area around the dojo has evolved into an unparalleled treasure land. In the core of the dojo, where the Great Emperor practiced, must be even more shocking.

It can be called a treasure within a treasure!

"Could it be that the Xuan Tian Key is the key to opening the Emperor's dojo?" The Grand Elder suddenly realized.

"Yes." Duan Changsheng nodded and continued, "The reason why our Xuan Tian Sect has been able to inherit for millions of years, remaining strong and prosperous, apart from its profound heritage, is precisely because of the Great Wilderness Secret Realm and the Emperor's dojo within it."

The Xuan Tian Sect has inherited for millions of years, and there must have been times when resources were scarce.

But as long as they entered the Great Wilderness Secret Realm, they could bring in massive resources and top treasures for the Xuan Tian Sect.

And those who could enter the Emperor's dojo, even if their talents were ordinary, could become peerless geniuses after coming out, leading the Xuan Tian Sect to thrive.

The Great Wilderness Secret Realm opens once every ten thousand years.

Calculating the time, it's almost time.

And now, the sudden visit of the Luminous Saint Sect is clearly just to seize the Xuan Tian Key.

"In this case, the Xuan Tian Key is the lifeline and foundation of our Xuan Tian Sect. How can we hand it over to others?"

"What a brazen move by the Luminous Saint Sect, daring to covet the inheritance of our Xuan Tian Sect, they are truly ambitious."

"Humph, what everlasting kinship, what brotherhood, are nothing but a bunch of ungrateful wolves."

"Master, this matter must not be agreed to!"

The elders were excited, understanding the use of the Xuan Tian Key, they all had hopes of strengthening the sect and restoring its former glory. How could they possibly give it away as a betrothal gift to the Luminous Saint Sect?

"Haha..."

Facing the contempt and curses of the Xuan Tian Sect elders, Gu Zao remained unmoved, but instead laughed heartily.

"Our Luminous Saint Sect has always acted with integrity and will never forcibly seize the inheritance of others."

The elders of the Xuan Tian Sect sneered, "Then what are you doing now?"

Gu Zao didn't care about their gazes, calmly saying, "The Great Wilderness Secret Realm was occupied by the six major sects long ago. Anyone who covets the Great Wilderness Secret Realm will be attacked jointly by the six major sects."

"So, the Xuan Tian Key is useless to the Xuan Tian Sect."

Upon hearing this, the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect were stunned, their faces becoming extremely gloomy.

"How can this be? Since the Great Wilderness Secret Realm was left to our Xuan Tian Sect by Emperor Xuan Tian, why should it be occupied by the six major sects? Why shouldn't disciples of our Xuan Tian Sect be allowed to enter?"

Xiao Zhan, the hotheaded Second Elder, stood up and slammed the table, his face full of disbelief.

However, Gu Zao just sneered contemptuously.

"In the world of cultivators, strength is paramount. What logic is there to speak of? Do you still think of yourselves as the Xuan Tian Sect that once dominated the Eight Desolates and ruled over one realm?"

Although the words were unpleasant, they were the truth.

In the face of immense benefits, what reputation, status, gratitude, or past glory could compare? No one would yield.

Glancing at the stunned and trembling elders of the Xuan Tian Sect, Gu Zao couldn't help but sneer, "Humph, the six major sects such as the Ancient Shadow Sect and the Divine Blade Sect were wiped out because of this, the mountain gates were destroyed, and blood flowed like rivers. Tens of thousands of disciples of the six major sects perished!"

"These six major sects are stronger than the Beast Taming Sect, not to mention the current Xuan Tian Sect?"

The elders of the Xuan Tian Sect turned red with anger, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Gu Zao's implicit meaning was clear, it was a blatant threat.

"Master Duan should be clear that the Violet Sky Saint Lord has long set his sights on the Xuan Tian Key, and he is determined to get it. Otherwise, he wouldn't have attacked and severely injured you, and then urged the Beast Taming Sect to attack the Xuan Tian Sect."

With a casual sentence, Gu Zao completely bewildered the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect.

The Violet Sky Saint Lord, the strongest in the entire Great Wilderness Domain, a figure with unmatched power.

"Violet Sky Saint Lord? That's a saint in the Golden Body Realm!" The Grand Elder took a cold breath, looking at Duan Changsheng incredulously.

Duan Changsheng did not speak, but the deep color of fear in his profound eyes indicated his acquiescence.

The other elders were also shaken to the core, a terrifying saint peeking into the Xuan Tian Sect in secret, just thinking about it made their scalps tingle.

Duan Changsheng had not revealed this secret before, fearing it would cause panic.

But Gu Zao revealed it without reservation, causing Duan Changsheng to feel quite angry. He stared at the other party with stern eyes, saying, "What do you mean by this?"

"Hehe..."

Gu Zao, regardless of their

 gazes, smiled indifferently and said, "What do I mean? Master Duan should know better than anyone. The Great Wilderness Secret Realm is about to open again. The Violet Sky Saint Lord will definitely resort to more extreme means to seize the Xuan Tian Key. By then, can the Xuan Tian Sect withstand it?"

"This..."

"A saint's danger, the calamity of annihilation. Will the Xuan Tian Sect really lower itself and be targeted by the Violet Sky Saint Lord?"

The elders' faces were filled with horror. The aura of a saint is terrifying. With just a wave of his hand, he could destroy the entire Xuan Tian Mountain in an instant.

Gu Zao wanted this result. A trace of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"So, the Xuan Tian Key is not only useless to the Xuan Tian Sect, but will also bring disaster to the sect. It's better to give it to our Luminous Saint Sect. In return, our Luminous Saint Sect will fulfill the agreement and send the Saintess to marry. By then, we will be one family."

"With the protection of our Luminous Saint Sect, even the Violet Sky Saint Lord will have to be cautious, and as long as the Lord uses the resources and treasures obtained from the Great Wilderness Secret Realm and the Emperor's dojo to transcend the saints, he can help the Xuan Tian Sect grow and re-establish its name as a holy land. It is not impossible."

One had to admit that Gu Zao, who had lived for so many years, not only had vast experience but also had excellent eloquence. In just a few words, he stirred up the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect.

On one side was the danger of a saint and the disaster of annihilation.

On the other side was the reunion of the two families and the possibility of re-establishing the name of the holy land in the future.

No matter how you looked at it, the second option seemed to be the only choice.

And when Gu Zao saw that the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect were still hesitating and struggling, he couldn't help but throw another bombshell.

"Please don't forget, our Luminous Saintess has the appearance of a transcendent fairy, with extraordinary talent. She is also the personal disciple of our Saint Lord and has reached the Elemental Spirit Realm at the young age of thirty-seven. It is almost certain that she will transcend the saints in the future. Can anyone match her...?"

Gu Zao had done his homework before coming. He had thoroughly investigated Qin Hao's situation, and now, he was very proud as he said, "Gentlemen, our Luminous Saintess's intentions this time are sincere."

With this statement, even Duan Changsheng couldn't help but be moved.

The name of the Luminous Saintess Jiang Ruo Xian had long been spread throughout the Great Wilderness Domain.

This heavenly beauty, who combined talent and beauty, broke through to the Elemental Spirit Realm at the age of twenty-one. She was the goddess of all young men and the idol of all young women in the Great Wilderness Domain. She was absolutely famous.

With her talent and learning, coupled with the help of the Luminous Saint Lord, she definitely had the qualifications to become a saint.

Compared to her, the Sect Master of the Xuan Tian Sect was only in the Elemental Spirit Realm, and the Saint Son Qin Hao was only in the Spiritual Sea Realm. The difference was like heaven and earth.

Moreover, since the Luminous Saint Sect was willing to marry the Saintess into the Xuan Tian Sect, it also provided an assurance to the Xuan Tian Sect. Even without the help of the Luminous Saint Sect, when the Saintess transcended the saints, the Xuan Tian Sect could still rely on it to rejoin the ranks of the martial arts holy lands.

Just as the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect were hesitating and about to agree, a burst of laughter suddenly came from outside the ancestral hall.

"So what if she's the Luminous Saintess? Although she may not be worthy of me, she can barely serve as my maid!"

A tall young man stepped into the ancestral hall. He was dressed in white, untainted by dust, his black hair fluttering lightly. His eyes were deep, like a starry sky, possessing supreme charm.

Although his aura was not revealed, his demeanor was dignified, and there was a sense of harmony in his every move, as if he were in harmony with the heavens and the earth, embodying the Tao.

Upon seeing the disdain in the other party's eyes and the provocation in his words, Gu Zao's face immediately turned cold, and he shouted, "Outrageous! How dare you, a mere junior, speak out here and be so disrespectful? Who gave you the courage!"

"The one being outrageous is you. You dare to show disrespect when you see this Saint Son, and still have the audacity to speak impudently. Who gave you the courage!"

The newcomer was none other than Qin Hao.

He controlled the Boundless Xuan Formation, and nothing that happened within the Xuan Tian Sect could escape his ears and eyes. Naturally, he didn't have a good expression towards Gu Zao, who had made derogatory remarks.