"Perhaps he felt that if he were to challenge my unfilial daughter's results, he would offend us, and therefore did not dare."
"Or perhaps he understood his own strength more clearly, knew he couldn't make a dent, and simply saved himself the effort."
"But in truth, it doesn't matter. What matters is that this child will serve our Seven Realms Sacred Temple — and die for our Seven Realms Sacred Temple," the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple declared.
"Mmm..." The mysterious elder sighed again. "Though our Seven Realms Sacred Temple was originally founded by the combined efforts of powerful cultivators from all sides..."
"As time passed, the Seven Realms Sacred Temple became a single unified entity. That is why I have always felt that those within our temple are the true orthodox among Spirit World Masters — everyone outside our temple is nothing more than a motley lot, unfit to compare with our people."
"Though this child is about to serve our Seven Realms Sacred Temple, having an outsider with such talent... it still makes me somewhat uneasy."
Upon hearing this, the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple spoke in agreement: "My Lord, having such thoughts is perfectly natural."
"When the Seven Realms Sacred Temple was first established, it was indeed a gathering of various forces. But none of us lived through that era, so naturally we cannot feel it the same way."
"From the moment we are born, we are within the Seven Realms Sacred Temple. It's only natural to consider those inside the temple as family and everyone else as outsiders. There is nothing wrong with that."
"We wish to preserve the superior bloodlines of our Seven Realms Sacred Temple — and that is not wrong either."
"After all, who would want to see the juniors they have so carefully nurtured surpassed by someone else's juniors?"
"If they are proven inferior, it is not merely our juniors who are denied — it is us as well."
"Yes, Tianran — it is good that you understand me."
The mysterious elder expressed his approval, for what the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple had said struck a chord deep in his heart.
"Oh, my Lord, regarding what I mentioned to you before — do you think it is feasible?" the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple asked.
"You have never believed in the art of prophecy. Why the sudden change of heart this time?" the mysterious elder asked.
"My Lord, to be perfectly honest, I still don't entirely believe in it."
"But that Divine Era is truly extraordinary. After all, the future of our Seven Realms Sacred Temple hangs in the balance. If you could experience that power firsthand, I believe you would be willing to give it a try."
"Even if this attempt comes at a cost," the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple added.
"You are the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple now. A matter of this magnitude — consider it your own decision. If you wish to do it, then do it. Just remember, you will have to bear the consequences."
As the mysterious elder spoke, he turned his wrist, and a teleportation talisman materialized in his palm.
"This junior understands. Thank you for your support, My Lord," the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple said.
"Tianran, the Seven Realms Sacred Temple still needs you at the helm — especially during this critical period."
"We all have faith in your abilities."
"I firmly believe that under your leadership, the Seven Realms Sacred Temple will ascend to heights it has never known before."
"If there are matters that cannot wait for my input, make the decision yourself."
"I will take my leave now. Call for me if anything comes up."
The mysterious elder pinched the talisman between his fingers.
In an instant, the power of teleportation enveloped him.
"I respectfully see you off, My Lord."
The Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple performed a grand bow, and it was only after the mysterious elder had vanished that he rose.
Once on his feet, he swept his great sleeve, dispersing the power of the formation core.
After the formation's power dissipated, only a single sphere remained at the center of the great hall.
Within the sphere, a seven-colored liquid flowed — but the black liquid was the thickest, dominating the rest as it churned and rolled inside.
This sphere had been obtained within the Divine Era.
When the Divine Era first opened its rift and they entered it, the Master of the Seven Realms Sacred Temple had received a revelation.
He was required to announce two great matters.
The first was the entrance trial.
Whether he could announce the second, however, depended on whether the sphere would fill once the entrance trial began.
Now that the sphere was full, the second great matter could be proclaimed.
All he needed to do was wait until the entrance trial concluded, and then make the announcement.
According to the instructions obtained within the Divine Era, the Seven Realms Sacred Temple was about to usher in unprecedented glory.