Xiao Ye followed behind Tian Jiu, leaving the space of the Earth Hall and flying within Taiyi Palace.
To Xiao Ye’s surprise, this place called Spirit King Pool, was located in the most remote area of Taiyi Palace, seemingly inconspicuous and unnoticeable.
Xiao Ye pondered for a moment, and soon understood why.
Taiyi Palace was a renowned Sect in Central State, second only to the Four Great Emperor Domains. Even the Yellow Hall, among the Four Main Halls, had many disciples in the King Martial Realm, let alone the other Sub-Halls.
It can be said that in the entirety of Taiyi Palace, most disciples had already ascended to King Martial. Therefore, a place that could help disciples ascend to King Martial and transform Grotto Heaven into King Realm, was naturally very common within the palace, definitely difficult to draw attention.
As Xiao Ye followed Tian Jiu closer to the area where the Spirit King Pool was located, more figures began to appear on the road.
At a glance, Xiao Ye saw these disciples all dressed in yellow and dark blue robes.
From the disciple uniforms these disciples wore, Xiao Ye could tell at a glance that these disciples were from the Yellow Hall and Xuanzi Hall.
Soon, Tian Jiu brought Xiao Ye to the location of the Spirit King Pool. It was very secluded and also covered by an Array, which ordinary people couldn’t see through.
Xiao Ye looked up and saw a very simple stone house in front of him. The stone gate was wide open, looking very ordinary and mundane.
However, at this moment, there were many figures dressed in Xuanzi Hall and Yellow Hall disciple uniforms, lining up before this stone house, their expressions filled with respect.
"Look, isn’t that Elder Tian Jiu from the Earth Hall?"
"Yes, Elder Tian Jiu is of the Emperor Martial Cultivation. What is he doing here?"
The disciples who were queuing up were suddenly shocked when they saw Tian Jiu approaching.
This was the area where the Spirit King Pool was located, and it was almost impossible to see an Elder of the Emperor Martial Realm here under normal circumstances.
Soon, the gaze of the many disciples all fell on Xiao Ye, realizing it must be extraordinary for an Elder from the Earth Hall to personally escort him to the Spirit King Pool.
"My god, it’s Xiao Ye! I heard that he just ascended to King Martial during the joint assessment of the Four Main Halls, and he’s very powerful. He even defeated Fan Li, an outstanding disciple from our Xuanzi Hall, with one move and then entered Earth Hall."
"No wonder, he just ascended to King Martial; his Grotto Heaven must not have transformed into King Realm yet, so he definitely needs to come to the Spirit King Pool."
"Sigh, why is Xiao Ye so strong? I’m really envious!"
These disciples began to whisper among themselves, their words filled with envy.
No help could be given; Xiao Ye’s reputation within Taiyi Palace was too significant now, and the power he displayed was terrifying, indeed an oddity.
Perhaps looking through the history of Earth Hall, only Xiao Ye, who had just ascended to King Martial, could have entered here.
"Your fame is really big now, isn’t it?" Noticing the conversations among many disciples, Tian Jiu smiled and said to Xiao Ye.
"Hehe." Xiao Ye chuckled dryly and touched his nose.
Just then, a venerable figure flew out from inside the stone house. The person had just come out when his coarse voice rang out.
"Tian Jiu, you old fellow, actually coming personally to my territory, truly a rare guest indeed!"
Xiao Ye stared intently, only to see an old man in a gray robe, adorned with oil stains all over, his gray hair disheveled like straw, appearing extremely unkempt.
However, Xiao Ye’s expression turned solemn, as the elder emitted a suppression of the Emperor Martial Realm, no weaker than that of Elder Tian Jiu beside him.
Xiao Ye was inwardly alarmed.
Could it be that a neglected Spirit King Pool had been assigned a protector of the Emperor Martial Realm strength by the Taiyi Palace?
"There’s no need for surprise; this old man used to be the First Law Enforcement Elder of the Earth Hall, but due to certain reasons, after offending the Holy Palace Master, he was demoted here to guard the Spirit King Pool, a very desolate situation."
Elder Tian Jiu seemed to feel Xiao Ye’s shock and transmitted his power to speak, his voice filled with regret as if the elder was treated unfairly.
Xiao Ye’s pupils shrank; this unimpressive-looking old man was actually the First Law Enforcement Elder of the Earth Hall and even dared to offend the Palace Master.
It seems the Taiyi Palace is indeed a place full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, not to be underestimated.
"Disciple pays respect to the Elder!" Seeing the elder flying over, Xiao Ye did not dare to be careless and hurriedly saluted with a fist in palm.
"Mm." The elder flew over and his gaze landed on Xiao Ye, his originally murky eyes suddenly gleaming brilliantly.
"Elder Tian Jiu, if I am not mistaken, this young fellow must be Xiao Ye, who has been causing quite a stir in the Holy Palace lately?" said the elder.
"Indeed!" Elder Tian Jiu nodded and smiled, treating the elder in front of him with great politeness.
"Very well." The elder smiled and nodded, "So many years have passed in Taiyi Palace, and finally, another genius has emerged, comparable to that young Jun Shitian."
"It seems like heaven has not forsaken our Taiyi Palace."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye sucked in a breath of cold air, astonished that the elder held him in such high regard.
Could it be that in his eyes, he even had more potential than those devilish disciples in the Main Hall today?
However, upon hearing the elder’s praise, Elder Tian Jiu became even more excited than Xiao Ye, transmitting his voice: "Xiao Ye, you must not underestimate this elder."
"If you can catch his eye, it will be of unimaginable benefit to you, hurry and give thanks!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye trembled slightly, more puzzled than ever. To receive praise and also benefits was something he had never heard of before.
But thinking that Elder Tian Jiu wouldn’t harm him, Xiao Ye quickly held his fists together and said: "Thank you for the Elder’s sublime praise, my cultivation is low and I still need much effort."
The elder waved his hand, impatiently saying, "Alright, Tian Jiu, don’t think I don’t know what you’re scheming. This boy isn’t qualified yet to receive my mantle, don’t think too much about it."
"And..." The elder’s gaze fell on Xiao Ye again, "In the future, just call me Old Man Yang and don’t be so formal."
"Now I will take you guys into the King Spirit Pond." After saying this, the elder, with hands behind his back, led the way towards the stone house.
"Earning the mantle?" Xiao Ye couldn’t help but laugh; he had no such intentions.
But was this Elder, formerly only the First Law Enforcement Elder of the Earth Hall, that impressive?
Xiao Ye, filled with doubts, followed Elder Tian Jiu toward the stone house.
"Ah, it’s good to have connections, I have been waiting here for four hours and haven’t had my turn to enter the Spirit King Pool, yet as soon as Xiao Ye arrives, he can enter."
"There’s nothing we can do; his aptitude is formidable after all, we just have to patiently wait."
The disciples queuing in front of the stone house voiced their disgruntled complaints.