The cultivation realms of the Shen Yuan Continent are divided into: Human Grade Nine Stages, Martial Grade Nine Stages, Kingly Dao Nine Ranks, Imperial Dao Nine Ranks, Emperorly Dao Nine Ranks, and Shen Yuan Nine Ranks.
Each realm is divided into nine stages (ranks), and only by breaking through the ninth stage (rank) can one enter the next realm.
The condition to become a Dynasty requires a Martial artist of Kingly Dao Fifth Rank to guard it. This is the requirement for a Lower Grade Dynasty. Establishing a Dynasty also requires some effort. Chen Tian sensed that the cultivators from earlier were likely at Human Grade Eighth or Ninth Rank. Human Grade Ninth Rank signifies that these martial artists are still mortals, merely residents of the Dynasty. Those at Martial Grade Ninth Rank can become generals, leading their subordinates in battle. Kingly Dao Ninth Rank marks the beginning of martial arts, and cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses.
The Luo Yun Dynasty is a Lower Grade Dynasty and also a vassal state of the Shen Yuan Dynasty. Lower Grade Dynasties rely on Middle Grade Dynasties, and Middle Grade Dynasties rely on Upper Grade Dynasties. This is the mechanism for governing states and nations.
Chen Tian was unconcerned. What mattered to Chen Tian was the Shen Ji Secret Realm. Accepting the memories, Chen Tian was one hundred percent certain that this Shen Ji Secret Realm was the Shen Ji Trial. The Shen Ji Secret Realm is controlled by Shao Zonghong of the Luo Yun Dynasty and opens once every century. Both residents and generals, as well as the Crown Prince, eagerly seek to find their opportunities here to become stronger.
However, the Shen Ji Secret Realm has a drawback: martial artists at the Kingly Dao realm cannot enter. Chen Tian's current realm clearly exceeds this limit, making it impossible for him to enter, which troubled him.
"Ding! Host, there is no need to worry. As long as the host changes the system panel, the power of the secret realm will be invalid to the host. Different worlds have different systems, and the restrictions are different. The restrictions of the Shen Ji Secret Realm only apply to the Shen Yuan Continent."
Hearing the system's voice in his mind, Chen Tian's eyes sparkled. There were two days left. Chen Tian decided to spend a few days in the Luo Yun Dynasty. After all, the secret realm was about to begin. Xue Qingyou should be fine; his jade pendant was still with her, enough to protect her. Chen Tian would go find Xue Qingyou after completing the secret realm trial.
"Please host complete the second mission as soon as possible. Two days remain. Calculated according to the time of the Shen Yuan Continent, there are five days left. Once the five days are up, the host will return to the game world. This system will bring unfinished missions to the game world, and the host can complete them by reaching a certain level, with the rewards remaining unchanged."
Chen Tian's mouth twitched. Time was running out. Who knew if five days would be enough? Chen Tian could only do his best. Chen Tian still asked, "System, will the world still be destroyed?"
"This system will intervene. Unless the host finds a passage connecting the two worlds, when this system leaves this world, the time flow of this world will slow down by several thousand times to ensure the host can find the other items."
Chen Tian increasingly felt the system was defying the heavens, capable of such feats. Chen Tian was unaware that the system possessed such powerful abilities due to the cosmic power within him. The cosmic power had altered Chen Tian's body and the system's origin, leading to all this.
Chen Tian was oblivious to this. He stood up and left the inn. Now he had to see the Dynasty and familiarize himself with it, lest he couldn't even find his way later.
Walking on the street, Chen Tian's mind jolted as if he heard and saw something, heading towards a shop. Arriving in front of the shop, it was a general store with all sorts of items on the counter. The shop owner was a young man. The young man was neither plain nor handsome; he looked like an ordinary human.
Chen Tian spoke, "Boss, how much is that thing?"
The young man smiled and greeted him, seeing a customer, "That requires one hundred low-grade spirit stones. Does the guest wish to buy it?"
"May I take a look?"
"Certainly."
The young man took out a sphere, half gold and half silver, from the top shelf of the counter. Chen Tian held it in his palm and communicated with the system, "System, are you sure this one item can replenish the number of gold and silver threads?"
"Do not doubt this system. This sphere is among the top three celestial materials. It is also because the humans of this world do not recognize its value and treat it as junk. Otherwise, in a vast world, this sphere could trigger world wars, and even in the Holy God Realm, it could incite faction wars, leading to endless bloodshed, all for this one item. For the host to encounter it, it can only be said that the host's luck is truly heaven-defying."
Despite the system's slight complaint, Chen Tian said nothing. Thinking carefully, his luck hadn't been great for a while. Chen Tian looked at the young man and said, "How much?"
"One hundred low-grade spirit stones. This item is considered junk, and it is your honor to have taken a liking to it."
The young man rubbed his hands. He was just a general store owner; it had been a long time since he had any business, and the shop was running out of funds to operate. Who knew he would meet a fool today and could still make a profit before closing time.
"System, how much can my game currency be exchanged for low-grade spirit stones?"
Chen Tian's consciousness communicated with the system. Chen Tian knew low-grade spirit stones were the currency of this world, but he didn't have any! Chen Tian had just entered this world and had no way to find low-grade spirit stones. He couldn't buy anything. Fortunately, the system could convert currencies.
"Five hundred low-grade spirit stones, three hundred high-grade spirit stones. This is what the host can currently convert."
"Help me convert five hundred low-grade spirit stones."
Chen Tian checked his system inventory. Indeed, spirit stones appeared. Chen Tian took out a bag of spirit stones and placed it on the counter in front of the young man, saying calmly, "There are one hundred low-grade spirit stones inside. I'll buy it. It's all here."
"Thank you, honored guest. We hope to see you again!"
Chen Tian was unfazed. The system had already said this item was extremely precious, and he had bought it for only one hundred low-grade spirit stones. Chen Tian had made a profit and stored it in his system space.
Instantly, an interface popped up, showing that Chen Tian's gold and silver threads were full. He needed only one more upgrade, requiring other materials.
Chen Tian had a repair task that required accumulating gold and silver threads, and he never expected such a fortunate encounter today, filling them to the maximum.
Just as Chen Tian was about to leave the shop, an angry roar echoed, "Kid, stop! Hand over what you just bought."
Chen Tian's footsteps did not halt as he continued forward. The young man behind him was furious. He then looked at the guards beside him. The guards nodded, clearly understanding what he intended. Their figures moved to block Chen Tian's path.
Chen Tian's expression turned cold and he said, "Good dogs don't block the path. Move aside."
The guards were enraged by Chen Tian's words, but they dared not act before the young master spoke.
Chen Tian looked at the guards before him. The guards exuded a powerful aura. His Divine Eye provided information, and the details of the two guards appeared in his mind: Martial Grade Seventh Rank martial artists.
"Kid, I'll say it one more time. Hand over the item you just bought."
A voice appeared from behind Chen Tian. Chen Tian turned his head in response.