Qin Hao's voice echoed in the hall, causing everyone to frown. Even Gu Zao, who was about to agree to Duan Changsheng's proposal, looked over, not understanding what Qin Hao was up to. Without waiting for anyone to ask, Qin Hao directly addressed Gu Zao, saying, "You want to gamble, don't you? I'll accompany you in a gamble. But I have no interest in the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land. Let's change the stakes to entry slots for the Great Wilderness Secret Realm, how about that?" Gu Zao was even more surprised. He couldn't understand where Qin Hao's confidence came from.

"Your Highness, you mustn't," the Grand Elder was the first to oppose.

"The Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land has reached the Yuan Shen Realm in cultivation. Your Highness, despite your extraordinary talent, the gap in cultivation is too great."

"Yes, Your Highness, please don't take risks."

All the elders vehemently opposed. They couldn't believe that a cultivator in the Wanxiang Realm would challenge someone in the Yuan Shen Realm. It was humiliating, and they feared it would end in disaster.

Even Duan Changsheng stepped forward to dissuade, "Your Highness, there's no need for this. It's just a Xuan Tian Key. As long as you focus on your cultivation and strengthen our Xuan Tian Sect, what more could you want in the future?"

Duan Changsheng really didn't want Qin Hao to take risks. If he were to lose and suffer a blow to his confidence, it would be a loss outweighing the gain.

No, it wasn't just a possibility. In everyone's eyes, a cultivator in the Wanxiang Realm challenging someone in the Yuan Shen Realm would definitely end in defeat.

"Hehe, the Sect Master and all the elders are so considerate of me. Naturally, I cannot let the Xuan Tian Sect suffer losses."

With a faint smile, Qin Hao's face showed a confident expression. "Sect Master, rest assured, everything is under my control!"

Seeing Duan Changsheng nod in agreement, Qin Hao turned to Gu Zao and said, "So, old man, this is your last chance to obtain the Xuan Tian Key. Will you agree?"

Gu Zao was taken aback for a moment. Although he couldn't understand Qin Hao's confidence, he firmly believed that the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land, being in the Yuan Shen Realm, would definitely defeat Qin Hao, who was only in the Wanxiang Realm.

"Yes, Your Highness, Master has given me the authority to handle this matter."

"But with the Great Wilderness Secret Realm about to open, I ask that Your Highness go to the Luminous Saint Land within a month to fulfill the wager!"

Having personally experienced the terrifying power of the Boundless Xuan Formation, Gu Zao didn't dare to set the gamble in the Xuan Tian Sect. And once outside the Xuan Tian Sect, without the help of the Boundless Xuan Formation, what storm could a mere cultivator in the Wanxiang Realm stir up?

Qin Hao withdrew the power of the Boundless Xuan Formation with a wave of his hand and said with a smile, "Hehe, whether I go early or late to enter the Great Wilderness Secret Realm via the Luminous Saint Land, it makes no difference. I agree."

"Hmph, don't be too arrogant in your words, or it might not end well."

With a cold remark, Gu Zao seemed afraid that Qin Hao would back out and hurriedly found Duan Changsheng. "If that's the case, let's make a contract!"

After making the contract, Gu Zao felt satisfied and didn't want to stay for another second. With the potential threat of the Heavenly Emperor looming, he wasn't afraid of the Xuan Tian Sect going back on their word.

As he passed by Qin Hao, he smirked triumphantly, "So be it, I'll be waiting for Your Highness at the Luminous Saint Land."

"Very well, hehe."

The two old foxes exchanged a smile, both brimming with confidence.

However, who was truly the clever one, and who had outsmarted whom?

It would only be known when Qin Hao went to the Luminous Saint Land.

...

As Gu Zao left, the elders of the Xuan Tian Sect crowded around, nervously asking, "Your Highness, do you really have confidence?"

Unable to believe the absurd idea of a cultivator in the Wanxiang Realm defeating someone in the Yuan Shen Realm.

"When has this Highness ever deceived you?"

Qin Hao said indifferently, not concerned at all.

"Your Highness seems very calm and collected, not as fierce as rumored."

"Not only is Your Highness calm, but also very handsome."

"Too bad, only the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land is worthy of Your Highness. White Ling, you don't stand a chance."

"But Your Highness is only at the Wanxiang Realm Triple, how can you win against the Saintess of the Luminous Saint Land in the Yuan Shen Realm?"

Two young girls, You Yue and Bai Ling, chattered behind their backs until they were silenced by a stern glance from the Grand Elder.

Qin Hao paid no attention to it.

He was quite satisfied with the six young disciples chosen by Duan Changsheng. At least they all looked pleasing to the eye, and their talents were not bad.

The highest in cultivation was Sisheng Sheng, at the Ninth Stage of the Golden Pill Realm, close to breaking through to the Yuan Shen Realm. His diligence was evident in being able to achieve such cultivation in the current situation of the Xuan Tian Sect.

And the most talented was the chubby boy, who possessed a powerful special physique.

As for the others, they each had their own strengths.

"Well, all of you are the geniuses of our Xuan Tian Sect. Follow this Highness well in the future, and this world will be yours."

Qin Hao's voice was not loud, but it was full of extreme confidence, exuding an aura of dominance that was easily infectious to others.

"Let's go!"

With a command, the six of them followed Qin Hao without hesitation.

Though Qin Hao had the weakest cultivation among them, they had all witnessed his invincible prowess when he turned the tide and slaughtered powerful enemies from the Beast Taming Sect. They admired him greatly.

"Master, the journey is dangerous and unknown. I entrust everything to you," said Duan Changsheng, as the Sect Master, naturally had to remain in the Xuan Tian Sect. He could only ask the Grand Elder, whose cultivation was second only to his, to lead the team.

"Master, rest assured. Even if I have to risk my life, I will protect them!" The Grand Elder promised solemnly and set out resolutely.