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Although many cultivators from the lower realms failed to escape the formation world in the final trial, all the cultivators from the Shan Hai domain, including Liu Peng, had already reached the exit of the one-tiered Heavenly Gate.

Since they have successfully escaped the Formation World, they are naturally considered to have passed this heavenly threshold.

Everyone didn't want to delay, and was ready to continue on the Path of Heaven's Strife now, heading to the Second Heavenly Citadel.

But just at that moment, a middle-aged beauty appeared before them.

And seeing this person, everyone was rather familiar with her. They knew her name was Yu Ji. The day before yesterday, it was also thanks to her that she had brought back the severely injured Xiao He.

Therefore, Xueqing hurriedly pulled the already awake Xiaohua, and the two walked together to Yuji's face, bowing deeply to Yuji: "Thank you, senior!"

Although Xiao He's injuries from her fight with Yu Ji haven't fully healed and her memories have been altered by Yu Ji, she learns from people like Xue Qing that it was Yu Ji who saved her. She is truly grateful for this right now.

Yu Ji smiled faintly, and with a slight gesture of her hand, said, "You're welcome!"

Xueqing stood up and looked at Yujie, saying, "I wonder what brings the senior here. We have already left that world of formations and are preparing to leave this Heavenly Palace."

Yu Ji did not answer, her gaze turned to the back of Xue Qing.

All the cultivators from the Shanhai Sea were also watching her.

Although Yu Ji had saved Xiao He's life, and they were grateful to her, under the circumstance that they knew nothing about Yu Ji, every one of them had a hint of wariness in their eyes.

Yu Ji naturally understood and didn't mind. Her gaze lingered on Qin Xiaoqi, the little beast, and Liu Peng for a few breaths before returning to Xueqing. She then strode to Xueqing's side and reached out to grab her palm.

Seeing this scene, the little beast standing on Xueqing's shoulder immediately flashed a fierce light in its eyes, and a low growl came from its throat.

The expressions of the others changed slightly, and everyone moved towards Xueqing in unison!

Just kidding, Xueqing is Jiangyun's wife. If Yuji has any ill intentions towards Xueqing, they would be finished.

On the other hand, Xueqing's face changed slightly before returning to normal. She even allowed Yuji to hold her hand.

As for her own safety, Xue Qing was not worried at all. With two masters secretly protecting her, Yu Ji couldn't hurt her at all.

But just at this moment, Xueqing's expression involuntarily changed slightly again.

Because, she clearly felt Yu Ji putting a jade slip into her hand.

"And Yu Ji finally smiled and spoke, "I came in a rush last time, so I didn't introduce myself. Now I formally introduce myself, my name is Yu Ji, and I am the sect master of a sect called Dan Ling Zong in the Zhu Tianjiyu."

"I have been watching your performances on the Ancient Heavenly Path, so this time I specifically wanted to invite you all to join my Dan Ling Sect."

Once you all agree, then we can now leave this ancient path and return to the Heavenly Gathering Domain with me!

Upon hearing Yu Ji's words, the crowd was initially surprised, but quickly regained their composure.

They have lived to this day, naturally hearing about the recruitment of various celestial domains. They just didn't expect that Yu Ji came to recruit them.

After a moment of silence, Hailongshen politely bowed to Yujie and said: "Senior Yujie, thank you for your kindness. However, the reason we entered the Realm Gate is to challenge the Ancient Heavenly Path."

"Having just gone through a celestial tribulation, how could I bear to give up so soon? I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint the seniors' kindness."

Although others remained silent, the expressions on their faces mirrored Hai Changsheng's attitude.

Even if some of them truly wanted to leave the Heavenly Ancient Path, it wouldn't be possible for them to join her sect simply because of Yu Ji's few words.

We're not children. We wouldn't just join a sect we know nothing about just because Yu Ji saved Xiao He.

Facing the attitude of rejection from the crowd, Yu Ji smiled and said: "Everyone, please don't refuse in a hurry, let Xueqing decide first!"

It was then that everyone turned their attention to Xueqing, only to discover that at this moment, her whole body was trembling slightly.

Especially in her eyes, there was a faint mist of moisture, as if she were extremely moved.

Hǎicháng's brows furrowed, and he hurriedly spoke, "Qíng'er, are you alright?"

Xue Qing shook her head, took a deep breath and said, "Father, I'm fine, but... I think Senior Yu Ji's suggestion is good. Why don't you join Dan Ling Zong?"

Xueqing's words immediately stunned everyone.

This doesn't sound like something Xueqing would say at all!

But Xue Qing then went on to say, "Especially Liu Peng, he's stingy. And Xiao Shou, you three, go with Senior Yu Ji as well!"

The two people and one beast who were directly named by Xue Qing had their eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

They were determined to walk the entire Celestial Ancient Path and meet Jiang Yun in the Gathering Domain of Heavens. How could they give up and leave at this time?

Fortunately, Xueqing's voice transmission also rang out in everyone's ears at the same time: "This wasn't my intention, it was Jiangyun's!"

As she spoke, Setsuka slightly spread her palms towards the crowd and then closed them again.

Although she was incredibly fast, everyone saw a jade slip in her palm.

Obviously, within that jade tablet, was the image and words of Jiang Yun that he had asked Yu Ji to give to Xue Qing.

Yu Ji took the opportunity to secretly pass the jade slip to Xue Qing while holding hands.

Next, Xueqing relayed Jiangyun's words to everyone word for word. This left everyone speechless and with wry smiles on their faces.

As for Xueqing's words, they naturally had no more doubts. They were all very clear that since Jiangyun allowed them to join the Danling Sect, it was not only for their own safety, but also because he trusted Yuji.

But everyone was unwilling to leave the ancient path of competing with heaven just like that.

Especially Liu Peng and Xiao Qi, Xiao Shou, were even more reluctant.

Ginger Cloud had personally called for them to enter the Dan Ling Sect. If they refused, it would be considered disobedience to Ginger Cloud's orders.

In short, everyone fell silent, looking at each other, but no one spoke.

Finally, Yu Ji smiled and said, "I understand everyone's thoughts. You don't want to leave this ancient path of contention so early. You just want to use the dangers on the path to hone yourselves."

I can guarantee you all, as long as you join my Danling Sect, I can also give you similar training.

"And, within the grinding chains of our Dan Ling Sect, there is no danger to life. But on this ancient path, let alone you, even I cannot guarantee that we can truly reach the end safely and enter the Zhutian Gathering Territory."

"More importantly, I think your leaving the Ancient Heavenly Path now will also ease the minds of those who care about you, wouldn't it?"

Everyone knows that the person Yu Ji referred to in her last words was Jiang Yun!

Seeing everyone's embarrassed expressions, Xiao He hesitated for a moment before taking the lead and walking out. She bowed deeply to Yu Ji and said, "Xiao He is willing to join Dan Ling Zong now!"

Xiao He was already disheartened. Although Xue Qing and others didn't treat her as an outsider, she felt ashamed and kept deliberately avoiding them.

And since Yu Ji had saved her life and protected her innocence, she decided to take this opportunity to repay Yu Ji's kindness while also distancing herself from the people of the Shan Hai region.

And after Xiao He, Tang Yi and Lu Yourong looked at each other, then clasped hands and stepped forward: "My husband and wife are willing to join the Dan Ling Sect now!"

With the departure of these three, others sighed helplessly, and more and more people followed suit, making Yu Ji's smile on her face grow wider and wider. At the same time, she couldn't help but marvel in her heart: Jiang Yun's status among these people is truly extraordinary.

Even though the people weren't here, a single word made them all obedient!

As more and more people came out, Yu Ji's eyes turned to Liu Peng, the little beast, and Qin Xiaoqi.

They three are still holding on!

And these three were the ones Yu Ji favored most, especially Liu Peng.

Therefore, Yuji was about to speak again and try to persuade them.

Before she could even speak, a cold voice cut through the air, resounding before everyone: "Liu Peng, cultivator from the Lower Realm, I am Tianzhi, an Attendant of the Zhènquē Tiān. Will you join my Zhènquē Tiān?"