The fairy's inner demons are amazing!

Chapter 33 Secret Realm

On the unicorn spirit horse, Chen Ziyi's long, black hair was loosely tied into a bun, with a few strands fluttering in the wind, and the exquisite hairpin adorned with red ornaments swaying slightly. A small colored diamond on her forehead made her eyebrows and eyes appear even more slender and charming. Although her pupils were deep in color, they exuded a faint sense of coldness, and her lips were light pink, like newly blooming cherry blossoms.

She wore a plain white cross-collar shirt underneath, and a light pink gauze long shirt on top. The fabric was as light as mist and had a soft, lustrous sheen.

A beautifully patterned reddish-brown belt cinches the waist, accentuating the figure and complementing the pale pink dress, creating an elegant and classic look.

Her figure was captivatingly curvaceous, with a full, rounded bosom that accentuated her slender waist. Her body possessed a natural voluptuousness amidst its graceful movements, yet the way she held the sword added a touch of sharp, cold elegance to her aura.

Her appearance and figure were in no way inferior to Ye Yin's.

Both women have their own unique charm, seemingly aloof and arrogant. However, Ye Yin's arrogance is hidden beneath her composure, and she still needs to be carefully managed. On the other hand, this eldest daughter of the Chen family is proud but not haughty, and her coldness runs deep.

Ning Xiuyang was secretly admiring this future second wife of the Ye family when Chen Dashan, the garrison commander, and Wang Zhaoming, the prefectural governor, led their trusted relatives and clansmen toward the Ye family's camp.

Ye Zhenying hurriedly got up to greet him.

"Brother Ye, how have you been? Is your master's injury stable?" Chen Dashan walked in front, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting.

Ye Zhenying smiled and returned the greeting: "Thanks to Governor Chen and Prefect Wang for their concern, my elder brother is now out of danger. He also specifically instructed that during the Tongming Sword Tomb Secret Realm trial, I request that you two take good care of him and ensure the safety of our talents in Qinzhou."

Wang Zhaoming, who was usually stern-faced, nodded solemnly and said, "That's natural. Qinzhou is located in the southwest, in a remote corner, and its resources are not abundant. It is extremely difficult for it to produce martial arts talents. Today, all those present are outstanding individuals from Qinzhou. I would like to ask Governor Chen to take good care of their safety."

Although he was the prefect, he had no military power. In the end, matters such as the secret realm had to be handled by Chen Dashan, who was in charge of military affairs.

Chen Dashan smiled but did not respond. Instead, he looked at Ye Zhenying and said warmly, "Brother Ye, you are very fortunate. A few days ago, Prefect Wang and I received a message from the court that Miss Ye Qingxian, who has entered the Jixia Academy, killed a powerful demon in the Transformation Realm in the capital three months ago, protecting the safety of the Imperial Daughter. She is highly regarded by the academy—this is a great joy."

Ye Zhenying was taken aback upon hearing this, and then gave two awkward, dry laughs.

No matter how powerful Ye Qingxian is, that's the eldest son's business, and it has little to do with him.

But Ye Yin's eyes suddenly lit up in the crowd, and she quietly clenched her fists, her almond-shaped eyes filled with layers of admiration and longing.

Eldest sister... her strength has improved again, she has become so strong that she can even kill a transformed great demon!

No wonder even Commander Chen, who commands a large army, and the powerful Prefect, would take the initiative to greet the Ye family.

Ye Yin's heart was filled with emotion, and he secretly vowed to do his best to break through in this secret realm, and if he had the opportunity in the future, he would definitely want to study at the Jixia Academy!

But Chen Dashan's next words made Ye Zhenying's face light up with joy.

"Furthermore, Brother Ye, taking advantage of the opening of this secret realm, I have another piece of good news I'd like to discuss with you." Chen Dashan smiled warmly, glanced at his gentle yet aloof daughter standing beside him, and slowly said, "I wish to arrange a marriage between our children, Brother Ye, and have my daughter and your son choose a date for their wedding. What do you think, Brother Ye?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenying was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly, how could he refuse!

Previously, Chen Dashan had been vague in his attempts to curry favor with him, but now his attitude had suddenly changed. He hadn't expected that this time he was able to do so thanks to Ye Qingxian's niece from the eldest branch of the family. He understood that Chen Dashan's change of attitude was because Ye Qingxian's sword slaying of the great demon had garnered attention from the academy and even the imperial court, and he wanted to use this to solidify his position in Qinzhou in the southwest.

Ye Jingxuan, who was standing to the side, was obviously not expected to receive such good news before this secret realm. He was overjoyed and took the initiative to approach Chen Ziyi and chat with her.

Chen Ziyi, however, remained indifferent and responded with aloofness.

Among the crowd, Ye Yin's face was extremely gloomy. She sighed inwardly, never expecting that Ye Jingxuan, that bastard, would actually climb up Chen Ziyi's high branch.

With the garrison as his backing, his chances of winning the battle for the position of family head are obviously much greater than his own.

Even Ip Man-ching frowned slightly and his expression changed, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Sixth Sister, what do you think?" Ip Man-king asked Ip Yin with a smile.

Ye Yin rolled her eyes and said indifferently, "Why does elder brother need to test his younger sister?"

Despite being rebuffed, Ye Wenjing remained calm and composed, simply smiling. Ning Xiuyang was deeply impressed by his composure. Indeed, he was worthy of someone who dared to covet his adoptive mother; his mental fortitude was truly remarkable!

Chen Dashan and Ye Zhenying announced their marriage on the spot, even setting a wedding date, which immediately caused a stir among the crowd.

The news that almost all the prominent families and powerful figures in the martial arts world had gathered in Qinzhou City overshadowed the excitement of the secret realm's opening.

"This secret realm can accommodate a maximum of fifty martial artists below the Qi Condensation Realm. Due to the enormous price paid by the Divine Sword Manor in seizing this realm, the Ye family will have priority entry for twenty people. The remaining thirty spots will be decided by drawing lots on the spot," Wang Zhaoming announced loudly. "Furthermore, I must inform you that this Sword Tomb secret realm has restrictions. Only those with a balance of Yin and Yang, a male-female pair, and both practicing swordsmanship are allowed to enter. Rushing in will not only harm yourself but also endanger others."

"Those who have not mastered swordsmanship, please leave."

"If you are selected by lottery but do not have a partner, your spot will be forfeited and a new lottery will be drawn."

The entrance to the secret realm was already heavily guarded by elite troops.

After the tedious lottery, the selected young talents, filled with excitement and nervousness, headed towards the entrance one by one.

Ning Xiuyang and Ye Yin are a group.

Ye Jingxuan then paired up with Chen Ziyi, who had a detached expression.

Ye Wenjing and Lin Zhiyuan also selected a female disciple with outstanding strength from their respective sects to accompany them. Countless female disciples would be eager to venture into the secret realm with their young master.

As you approach the entrance to the secret realm, you can already feel the sharp sword intent rushing towards you, making your hair stand on end.

An invisible suction force came, and everyone stepped into the secret realm one after another, as if they had entered another world.

Surprisingly, even though Prefect Wang had said that one could not enter without practicing swordsmanship, the Black Wolf Dog Hei Zi had still managed to get in.

As far as the eye could see, there was an extremely wide platform, where sword light shimmered and a chilling aura permeated the air.

Looking further ahead, there is a massive staircase about five zhang wide and seemingly endless, like a path to heaven. Each step is made of giant black swords, creating a magnificent and awe-inspiring sight.

"This is the Myriad Swords Steps. Those who wish to challenge this step must ascend it step by step; those with weak will should withdraw as soon as possible..."

Someone stood in front of a giant sword-shaped stele and read aloud the words engraved on it.

All eyes turned to the seemingly endless sword staircase, and some people already showed fear and trepidation.

As expected of the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, everywhere you look there are wisps of sword shadows and sword energy permeating all directions.

Ning Xiuyang and Ye Yin stood in a corner, Ye Yin secretly awestruck by the grandeur of this secret realm.

Ning Xiuyang's heart was suddenly filled with shock and disbelief.

The moment I stepped into the secret realm.

He witnessed a massive purple ball of light condense from the sky, then suddenly fly down and enter his brow, where it was absorbed by the Myriad Manifestations Mirror.

[Chen Ziyi in the Secret Realm Trial]