Tatyana took Yasenia's hand and said, "I don't fear going against the whole continent for you, but I rather not do that because it would bring danger to you... Covering for Elias' death had already made some people slightly unsatisfied."
Kali tilted her head, "Elias?"
Evelyn said, "Remember the poison genius Yasenia killed in the tournament?"
Kali searched in her memories and then remembered, "The one Yasenia spoke about to me before our first training session?"
Evelyn nodded and said, "The one that had the transcendent level poison."
Tatyana said, "In one of the sect master gatherings, Elias' master and the [Thousand Poison Valley] Master brought up that you killed their disciple without reason. They said that, at that time, because I was with you, you took advantage to eliminate competition."
Tatyana sighed, "Of course, the sect masters questioned me, and I told them that Elias directed killing intent toward Yasenia and me. However, most of them didn't believe it. How could a child direct killing intent toward a senior? It would be too stupid."
Tatyana smiled, but her eyes weren't smiling. "The situation kept escalating, and before I knew it, Elias' master was asking to send you to the Thousand Poison Valley for punishment. I said that was not possible, so they asked for an absurd compensation..."
Andrea asked with a chuckle, "Are they still alive?"
Tatyana said with a sweet smile. "It is a shame that Elias' master disappeared shortly after. Moreover, it seemed that the Valley Master rethought about his demands and put forward a compensation that I was agreeable with, resolving the conflict." Then she frowned a little, "However, since then, the amount of dissatisfaction toward us has increased. I wonder why?"
Their eyebrows uncontrollably twitched, 'Why do I feel that his disappearance is related to you!? Also, shouldn't the abrupt and convenient disappearance be the main reason for their dissatisfaction?'
Yasenia asked curiously, "By the way, why did the Long and Tang families stop going against us, mom? I find it strange because they were so enthusiastic before."
Tatyana shook her head. "Besides spreading rumors, they went silent after you left the Champion City. Moreover, it seems that an extraordinary genius has appeared in each family, and they will be entering the secret realm. People say they are their families' future, genius that will lead the continent in the future, and their strength is no different than a middle-level Unification realm cultivator. People say that Isla and Jaxon are nothing before them. They are also quite loved by the general populace, and people say they are unparalleled in disposition and saintliness. Moreover, they are betrothed to each other"
Tatyana looked at Yasenia's and the other's serious faces and said. "You will certainly have allies inside, but I recommend being careful with the people around you; many cultivators in your age take those two in high esteem and reverence. I'm sure people will target you if they say something slanderous about you."
Angel asked curiously, "What are their names?"
Tatyana said, "Long Baidi and Tang Xian."
Evelyn asked with a frown, "Is it true? Mid-level Unification Strength? Not even Cecile or Yasenia can exert that much strength going all out."
Tatyana shrugged, "Although I haven't seen proof of it, I also don't have proof debunking the rumors, so they should be 80% true."
Cecile asked, "Are demons going to enter?"
Andrea nodded, "Good question; if demons and those people enter, they will surely become allies with the intention to kill Yasenia."
Tatyana nodded, confirming their suspicions. "The juniors of the demons have trampled a lot of the geniuses from the demonic side after appearing on our continent. Some of them have even gained entry jades. Forcefully taking them from other cultivators."
Cecile frowned, "Even after that crushing defeat in your hands, they managed to get a position in the continent? Shouldn't they have gone into hiding or something?"
Tatyana sneered, "Demonic sects are too attracted to all the benefits that come from them. The demons prefer not to use bargaining chips when making a nest in a continent, but this time I hit them too hard, and they had no choice but to negotiate with them. However, demonic cultivators are not stupid. Even if they are less in quantity than the righteous side, they are still alive and well. That is because of these deals also happened in the previous battle, giving them strong techniques. The senior Demonic cultivators are a pain in the ass to deal with."
Andrea asked, "That war that happened 30 000 ago? I didn't think the things from back then would still have an effect today."
Tatyana nodded. "Not only do they have an effect but the longer that passes, the stronger the effect. You have to take into account that the juniors that began cultivating these things back then have matured during these years."
Tatyana said, "To battle the demons, the seniors have been giving resources to the juniors. For example, Isla is a descendant of the Divines that came at that time, and Jaxon is a descendant from the demon side. So using techniques from back then, their strength must have improved during these months. I wouldn't be surprised if they directly broke through into the Unification realm once they enter inside."
Evelyn realized, "Right! Only the entrance is limited to a half-step Mental Nourishing realm. Once inside, we will be able to advance."
Tatyana nodded. "Be careful and remember, one can't interrupt a heavenly tribulation, or the heavens will target them. Moreover, the strength of the tribulation gets stronger when a person interferes."
Andrea rubbed her chin and asked, "Does it also get stronger for the original cultivator breaking through?"
Tatyana said, "Depends. If someone interrupts with the intention to harm the cultivator, it won't strengthen for the original person and will strike down the person trying to interrupt. But If someone tries to aid the cultivator, then the tribulation will become stronger for both of them. The Heavens know whether you intend to help or harm, so don't try to be cheeky."
They kept speaking about other things, and the day went by. Yasenia spotted people that gave her a dangerous feeling. But nothing like she felt the first time she saw Isla.
Yasenia frowned. 'However, if they enter the Unification realm...' "Darling, how long until you advance into the Unification Realm?"
Andrea got thoughtful and said, "If I could dual cultivate with you daily... One or two weeks. Without your help, three to four months."
Yasenia nodded, and the others marveled at the efficiency that Yasenia granted them when cultivating. They normally didn't think too deeply about it, but it was always impressive when said out loud like that. It shortened the time by almost ten times!
What kind of concept was that? If a cultivator needed ten years to pass a realm, with Yasenia's help, it would lower to just one!
The night went by fast, and the day when the secret realm opened arrived!
They woke up early and prepared fast. Then they went toward the gathering point. When they arrived, many people were already there.
Yasenia was wearing her [Seductive Dragoness Battle Dress] and carried [Draconic Heart] on her back. She had also equipped the [Dragoness Combat Gloves] that Evelyn and Andrea gifted her.
She was sashaying her hips as she walked, crossing her long and alluring legs in a manner that tickled a person's heart. Her voluptuous body and lazily swishing tail exuded a charm that few could resist. Her face had a relaxed yet innately seductive smile, and the corner of her eyes hooked perfectly, hooking people's souls with her golden gaze.
The weight of the sword made her steps more firm, but instead of looking more dignified, she looked even more seductive because of the mouthwatering jiggle her body made with each step. A lot of people couldn't take their eyes away from her.
Angel was wearing her white [Radiant Robes]. They flowed with the wind, together with her long blonde hair, giving her an air of purity and innocence. On her back, she carried the [Emerald Mirror Shield].
Her steps were light, like a fairy stepping on the clouds, making her dress flutter beautifully with the wind. Her expression had a happy smile, and her big blue droopy eyes made all the people that looked at her adore her.
Andrea was clad in her [Knight's Promise] and carried the [Molten Red Golden Halberd] in her claw-like armored hand, horizontal to the ground. Her tall frame and aura, together with her steady and confident steps, made her look like a Goddess of War going to the battlefield.
Her heroic disposition and light green eyes were firm, but there was a touch of gentleness between her eyebrows. All of this and her attractive features made many women swoon after looking at her. As if the courageous knight of their dreams was before them.
Cecile was in the [Ceremonial Phoenix Dress], wearing the [Passing Cloud Gloves] Yasenia gifted her in the past. She didn't have the bow out because it was inconvenient to sling it on her back with her two big silver wings on her back.
Her platinum silver hair weaved with the wind, and her tails and wings fluttered, giving the surroundings a silver glitter. Her face was indifferent, and her icy blue eyes didn't carry any emotion, with a bearing similar to a lonesome Moon Goddess, unsullied by mortal dust. Her peerlessly beautiful face and innate elegance made people directly fall in love with her, not caring that she was a beast-woman but unable to express their feelings because they felt unworthy.
Evelyn was in purple robes called [Purple Light Electric Robe] and carried her [Solid Thunder] diagonally on her back. She was walking cheerfully and with a mischievous smile on the corner of her lips.
Although her exotic electric blue hair and violet eyes were interesting, her face was unremarkable, and her body, unattractive. Yet, she gave this feeling around her that made people think they would get along with her. She was quite inconspicuous among the ranks of beautiful women walking beside her, but, strangely, when people spotted her, they didn't feel that she was out of place.
Kali wore a green and pink dress called [Clear Nature Robe] and carried her sword [Treant Heart Wood Sword] on her waist. She had a veil covering her face, but this didn't make people look away; on the contrary, people looked at her with enchanted eyes.
Kali's body was perfectly proportioned, and her hand's skin was beautiful and supple; the veil only gave her a mysterious attractiveness. Moreover, her steps had a fox-like demeanor and combined with her swishing tail invitingly. But the general aura gave a peaceful and gentle feeling, like nature itself. It was an appealing contradicting but attractive combination, inviting but gentle.
Tatyana was leading them with an elegant black dress that accentuated her perfect body. Her aura was powerful and filled with imperial might, making people want to but not dare to look at her. Her facial features were elegance and beauty incarnate, charming those that had the courage to look at her face and looked as if she was looking down at the world as if the world was below her esteemed self!
But, even if she had elegance and beauty when the people's gaze crossed with her piercing red eyes, they only felt a suffocating pressure, as if they were surrounded by mountains of corpses and seas of blood, making them realize that this woman was an unmatched senior, an unmatched Empress.
However, besides their appearances, what caught some people's eyes was that the wear with the least quality was middle-level Earth-ranked, which was better than what most people here carried. 'Rich, beautiful, and powerful. Fairies that have come from the heavens!' That was the impression they gave outsiders.
[author] Our group is very eye-catching~. By the way, remember that there are multiple entry points to the secret realm, so the people here are a very small part when compared with the number of cultivators that will enter. Moreover, there are portals opening in the surrounding continents. So, if they aren't recognized inside, remember this detail, okay dears?[/author]