After the Demon World and Immortal World withdrew their troops, the Mortal World enjoyed a brief period of peace. However, a more significant issue now lay before the high ranks of the Immortal Ancient Academy.
At this moment, over ninety percent of the Mortal World’s high-level cultivators, including leaders from various nations, had gathered in Immortal Ancient City. As the sacred land for cultivators of the Mortal World and the forefront in resisting invasions, the position of Immortal Ancient Academy was evident to all.
Yet, the usually bustling conference room of Immortal Ancient Academy was now engulfed in silence.
There was only one reason: Mu Can had gathered everyone together.
Among those present, there was no one unfamiliar with Mu Can. They all knew that the unseemly young man before them was the only Void Level in the Mortal World and the current savior. However, as Mu Can posed his question, everyone fell silent.
"Do you wish to advance to the Void Level?"
Everyone was incredulous, including Xuanyuan Mingkong and Mu Can’s father, both of whom were momentarily stunned by Mu Can’s words - one being his mentor and the other his father.
After a brief awkward silence, the room burst into noisy discussions.
"Can you really help us break through to the Void Level?" Most of those present were Martial Saints personally selected by Xuanyuan Mingkong at Mu Can’s request—trusted members, predominantly teachers or students from Immortal Ancient Academy, and some Loose Cultivators, including Sword Venerate and Mu Can’s close associates.
These individuals, representing the pinnacle of the Mortal World’s forces, were aware of the threat the extraterrestrial demons posed to the Three Realms, being among those few who knew the truth.
"Quiet down," Xuanyuan Mingkong slammed the table, and the crowd gradually silenced.
"Can, is what you’re saying true?" Xuanyuan Mingkong’s voice trembled slightly, revealing the explosive nature of the news.
"Of course, it’s true. We need more experts. The Void Level is just a beginning, and we don’t have much time left," Mu Can declared.
"What would we need to sacrifice?"
There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Those capable of reaching Martial Saint were certainly no fools.
A big opportunity certainly came with a cost.
"I hope that when the extraterrestrial demons invade, you will contribute your own strength," Mu Can pondered and said.
Opening the New World to the public was something he had long considered; Mu Can’s New Interface in the New World was continuously supplied with high-quality Spiritual Power by the green-haired Giants, combined with the Divine Crystals he had placed in the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm.
That world was slowly evolving into a genuine interface, and according to Mu Can’s estimates, the Spiritual Power in the New World was enough for thousands to break through to the Void Level at the same time, which was why he decided to open the New World.
But once they advanced to the Void Level, these people would have the capability to leave the Mortal World by breaking through the Void, so Mu Can was uncertain whether they would choose to remain united with the Mortal World when they had the ability to leave.
"That goes without saying; I hope that everyone entering the New World will swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao," Xuanyuan Mingkong surveyed the room and spoke slowly.
Xuanyuan Mingkong was already one of the actual leaders of the Immortal Ancient Academy, and with the support of powerhouses like Ge Lao and Sword Venerate, and now that his disciple had become the strongest in the Mortal World, no one dared disobey his words.
"Good, if there are no objections, then go prepare well, say goodbye to your families; I am taking you to a new place."
Breaking through to the Void Level had long troubled all Martial Saints of the Mortal World, but due to the nature of Spiritual Power in the environment, none could break through to the Void Level outside. When Mu Can presented this opportunity, unsurprisingly, everyone chose to follow him.
As for the oath to the Heavenly Dao, these people took it even less seriously as their roots were in the Three Realms; thus, it was only right to share fate with the Three Realms.
"The place I am taking you to is a new world, at its very center lies a Trial Pillar. I have captured an extraterrestrial demon of the Void Level there. I hope you can solidify your cultivation after breaking through and gain a direct understanding of the combat strength of the extraterrestrial demons," Mu Can briefed all those prepared.
Almost one-third of the major power holders in the Mortal World stood here. Once he confirmed that they had all put their affairs in order, Mu Can waved his hand, and a spatial rift just big enough for one person opened directly.
Everyone enviously watched Mu Can’s gesture; breaking through the Void with a mere gesture was the most enviable aspect of being at the Void Level.
"Go ahead, I will retrieve you in three months. I hope you won’t disappoint me," Mu Can scanned the crowd and spoke slowly.
"Be extra careful," Xuanyuan Mingkong glanced at Mu Can and was the first to step into the spatial rift.
He knew what Mu Can was about to face was even more dangerous, so he felt deep concern for him.
"Kid, be careful," Mu Can’s father followed into the secret realm with the crazy old man.
Seeing someone leading, the rest of the people orderly entered the spatial rift.
In reality, no spatial rift was necessary, but because Mu Can didn’t want to expose himself as the owner of the New World, he connected the spatial rift with the Reincarnation Pearl to the New World.
Before these individuals entered the New World, Mu Can handed a portion of the Divine Crystals to Xuanyuan Mingkong, Mu Can’s father, Sword Venerate, and others.
As the last person entered the New World, Mu Can closed the spatial rift. As for their experiences in the New World, Mu Can was not the slightest bit concerned.
That space filled with high-level Spiritual Power was like heaven for those stuck at the Martial Saint Level, unable to advance an inch.
"I wonder if the students are ready." Before Xuanyuan Mingkong left, Mu Can had him gather all the potential students from the Immortal Ancient Academy, and Mu Can was to take them to a magical place, Divine Mountain.
To Mu Can’s surprise, the number of students gathered by Xuanyuan Mingkong this time was unexpectedly large, and Xuanyuan Mingkong had gathered them in the form of a training camp, so these students were eagerly preparing for the upcoming training.
Among them, Mu Can’s familiar faces were all there, including Bing’er’s brother and Yunyun.