Originally, the Heavenly Gate could have opened this treasure in secret — there was absolutely no need to invite so many people here.
The reason they had invited so many people was that they were absolutely confident they could seize the so-called treasure.
After observing for a while, Chu Feng not only noticed that Nan Gong Yifan was brimming with confidence — he also sensed something off about him, a trace of unusual aura.
So Chu Feng began observing more closely, even activating his Heavenly Eye.
After a careful examination, Chu Feng discovered that Nan Gong Yifan carried the same aura as that stone box.
"The Heavenly Gate really is despicable."
Now Chu Feng understood where Nan Gong Yifan's confidence came from.
When this treasure was first obtained, the other five forces had each taken one key — after all, all five keys were needed to open the stone box. The Heavenly Gate, meanwhile, had been granted the right to safeguard it.
But they hadn't simply kept the box sealed away. They had done everything in their power to probe its power, trying to gain an advantage from whatever lay inside.
It seemed they had succeeded. Although Chu Feng didn't know exactly what kind of power they had obtained, the aura of the stone box clinging to Nan Gong Yifan's body was proof enough.
"Listen carefully, everyone. What kind of dangers lie within this sealed realm remains unknown — you'll have to explore it yourselves once inside."
"Your task is to retrieve the treasure hidden within this sealed realm."
"However, since the treasure is limited, competition is inevitable. But let me be clear beforehand — fighting is permitted, but you must hold back. No killing, no crippling of cultivation, and no severe bodily harm."
"Should anyone dare to violate this rule, regardless of which force they belong to, our six great powers will unite to punish them."
The Heavenly Gate's resonant voice echoed throughout the area, its authoritative tone carrying a heavy note of warning.
In response, the young cultivators all answered in unison, affirming that they would abide by the rules.
"Additionally, there is one most important matter. Do you see the pattern on that mirror image?"
"That represents time. You will have only ten shichen."
"After ten shichen, you will be expelled from the sealed realm."
The Heavenly Gate's master pointed toward the pattern on the mirror image, which was gradually contracting.
"So that's a timer?"
"This sealed realm actually has a time limit?"
After hearing this, many people present were surprised. But those from the six great forces, including their younger generation, showed little reaction.
Clearly, they had already known that this sealed realm was time-limited.
"When time is up, all of you will be transported out of the sealed realm."
"But the key point is — this sealed realm can only be opened once. You will have only one chance."
"More precisely, you will have only ten shichen. So you could say you shoulder a great responsibility."
"Success or failure rests on your shoulders."
"Go — fulfill your mission. Whoever obtains that legendary treasure..."
"Will become the pride of all six great powers."
Once the Heavenly Gate's master finished speaking, the disciples of the six great forces immediately set off, rushing toward the sealed realm.
However, since there were only five entrances, two of the forces would inevitably have to enter through the same one.