At the same time that disturbances were occurring in the immortal tomb, a group of demon race members was heading in the opposite direction.

A young demon with the body of a bull and the head of a horse looked around and asked the demon leading the group:

“Your Highness, aren’t we going to collect rule power? Why aren’t we attacking the human race or gathering rule power?”

The bull-headed young demon was puzzled.

The demon leading the group, the Great Prince of the demon race, Wumu, had black beastly horns on his forehead.

Despite his beastly traits, if one ignored the horns, he looked like an elegant human youth.

Wumu glanced coldly at the bull-headed young demon and said:

“I have my own plans.”

The demon race emphasized bloodline hierarchy, and as expected, the young demon fell silent.

Wumu looked ahead again and did not completely withhold information.

“Before we set out, my father not only asked me to pay attention to the movements of the immortal tomb but also instructed me to visit the Beast Marsh in the Wasteland.”

“Beast Marsh?” Several young demons reacted with unfamiliarity, clearly having never heard of it before.

Wumu sneered, “The Wasteland is a battlefield between two realms. Why should humans have an immortal tomb, and demons be denied a Beast Marsh? The lifespan of demon beasts is naturally longer than that of the frail humans. How could they easily vanish?”

Upon hearing this, the young demons’ eyes lit up as they grasped the deeper meaning behind Wumu’s words.

Does this mean there might still be a chance to awaken the souls of our ancestors?

Wumu continued walking, leaving out some details.

—The trip to the Beast Marsh was partly to seek an opportunity to awaken the souls of the demon race and partly to gain the bloodline inheritance of the ancestors.

A third reason was that his father said the barrier would break, and some human sages might also sense something and attempt desperate measures.

The immortal tomb was the most likely route they would try.

Although humans were weak and liked to fight among themselves, when pushed to the extreme, they often united and displayed incredible power.

Therefore, if they were determined to explore the immortal tomb for opportunities, they might succeed.

To prevent any changes that could jeopardize the demon race’s plans, the Beast Marsh had to be visited no matter what.

Near the immortal tomb, Fifth Lingyu and Fifth Youlin had already responded to the summons and arrived.

Fifth Sheng looked back at them and asked in confusion, “Huh, why is it just the two of you? Where is that girl from the Qin family?”

If she wasn’t here, how would the Fifth family open the seal?

Fifth Lingyu forced a smile and replied with a hint of sarcasm, “She said she’s busy with something.”

Fifth Sheng was surprised, “How could that be? Could she be having second thoughts at the last moment? She seems like a smart person; she wouldn’t act like this.”

With the frustration of being cut off, Fifth Lingyu thought to himself, Smart she may be, but sometimes she’s overly clever and daring.

What can’t she do?

It’s not surprising for her to run off at the last minute.

However, what was the point of saying such harsh words to the clan leader?

He fell silent, his expression turning cold.

It was still Fifth Youlin who, during Qin Ruqing’s stay in Penglai, had gained a shallow understanding of her and said, “There must be something going on.”

“Not to mention, entering the Immortal Tomb to seek inheritance is beneficial for her as well. There’s no reason for her not to come.”

Meanwhile, Feng Mingyue from the Feng family had not arrived yet, but Lu Zhiyao had.

She wore a deep purple dress, and her most striking feature was a captivating purple iris tattoo near the corner of her right eye, giving her a cold and alluring appearance.

Lu Zhiyao glanced in the direction of the Fifth family and transmitted a message to their elder, “I don’t see the Qin family prodigy you mentioned.”

The Lu elder was also puzzled, “That’s odd. According to the intelligence from the Fang family, this Qin family prodigy was recruited by the Fifth Family after winning first place at the Hundred Clan Gathering. They even allowed her to train in Penglai.”

Lu Zhiyao replied calmly, “Going to Penglai doesn’t necessarily make her part of the Fifth family.”

Geniuses often have rebellious natures.

Lu Zhiyao, being someone who acted on her own whims, didn’t think Qin Ruqing’s trip to Penglai had any special significance.

The Lu elder shook his head, “It’s strange. If she doesn’t come, the Fifth family will lack an immortal-grade talent, making it impossible to break the seal. Could it be that the Fifth family is giving up on the inheritance?”

Lu Zhiyao’s gaze subtly fell on a demonic-looking man in the Fifth family’s group, dressed in black, and she asked casually, “Isn’t Fifth Lingyu capable?”

“Him?” The Lu elder was puzzled, “Why do you mention him? From what I know, his talent is far inferior to the young master of the Fifth family, Youlin. It’s said that Youlin’s talent is just a step away from reaching the immortal grade. Maybe the Fifth family has found a way to help him take that final step…”

The more the Lu elder thought about it, the more he believed this was the real reason for Qin Ruqing’s absence.

Lu Zhiyao made a noncommittal sound.

Although the hidden noble families lived in Penglai alongside the immortal sects, they were actually separated by vast distances.

She had never interacted with the younger generation of the Fifth family before.

On first sight, she felt that the demonic man gave off a more dangerous vibe, prompting her to ask.

Lu Zhiyao was about to say more when she sensed something and turned her head, whispering, “She’s here…”

The Lu elder looked in the same direction, puzzled.

From the east, a red figure sped towards them like lightning.

The overall tone of the Void was dark red, but this figure was even redder, as if it illuminated half the sky.

It was an indescribable feeling, but one that was impossible to look away from.

Naturally, it was Qin Ruqing.

She had set a small goal for herself and had arrived only after firmly achieving it, without any delays on the way.

Many important figures had gathered outside the Immortal Tomb, all from the families ranked ahead in the Gold Class during the previous entry into the Void.

Qin Ruqing glanced around and noticed that not everyone had arrived yet.

“Very well, not too late. The timing is just right.”

Lightly landing and putting away the small lotus flower, Qin Ruqing nodded to each important figure who was looking at her, presenting herself as a respectful junior.

The attention of the important figures followed her movements.

It wasn’t because Qin Ruqing was famous, but because these figures had spiritual vision and noticed that Qin Ruqing had a natural and harmonious presence, blending perfectly with her surroundings.

They couldn’t help but show expressions of surprise.

Qin Ruqing also sensed that she was receiving more attention than usual.

After a brief thought, she realized why.

She had just used her Dao Physique and had hurried here right after.

The Dao Physique activation involved boiling blood, and her hasty journey meant her state hadn’t fully settled, revealing a hint of a divine aura.

However, Qin Ruqing wasn’t too nervous. She no longer felt as precarious as before, worried that a small mistake could lead to disaster.

In other words, she felt confident enough to show a bit of brilliance.

Approaching the Fifth clan leader, she gracefully bowed and explained:

“Qin Ruqing arrives late and asks for the clan leader’s forgiveness. I received the message and intended to drop what I was doing and come immediately, but found someone nearby.

Unfortunately, I had just attracted nearly a thousand restless souls. If I had left without finishing, it might have caused trouble for those nearby.”

“So, I insisted on dealing with those thousand souls first. I apologize for the delay; it was indeed my fault.” Qin Ruqing spoke sincerely, showing a hint of fear.

After all, if a celestial being was angry, she could not bear the consequences alone.

How could she not be fearful?

Fifth Sheng had been somewhat displeased earlier and wanted to question her, but this explanation made him reconsider.

The delay due to handling a thousand restless souls to avoid endangering others was understandable.

Fifth Sheng looked at Qin Ruqing’s clear and sincere eyes, and his faint anger melted away.

Before he could say anything, Fifth Youlin had already nodded to Qin Ruqing and said gently, “You did well. It’s not too late; others are still arriving behind you.” As they spoke, Feng Mingyue from the Feng family had just arrived.

Qin Ruqing’s consideration for others aligned well with the values of the Fifth family.

Any competent member of the Fifth family would have acted similarly.

Indeed, Fifth Sheng also nodded, his stern expression softening into a smile. “Alright, no need to worry. No one blames you.”

Aside from everything else, her dramatic entrance had attracted countless eyes, and such a dazzling figure was heading towards their Fifth family’s group.

It’s fair to say that Fifth Sheng felt pleased inside about this attention.

Qin Ruqing smiled and quietly stood behind the young clan leader, avoiding the spotlight.

Coincidentally, Fifth Lingyu was also in the back, and the two ended up standing side by side.

They exchanged glances before Qin Ruqing calmly looked away. “What are you looking at? Are you afraid of me?” she thought.

When everyone had arrived, Qin Ruqing listened to the conversations of the important figures and finally understood the reason for the early gathering.

It turned out that there was a mutation within the Immortal Tomb, and these people were considering opening the seal early to investigate.

Qin Ruqing thought, “Aren’t you afraid that opening the seal now might trigger an even bigger mutation?”

Clearly, some shared her concerns, leading to a heated debate about whether to open the seal early.

Surprisingly, both major immortal sects supported opening the seal early.

Feng Qinxue, always direct, said, “What are we hesitating for? Don’t we all know why we’re here this time? If we don’t go in now because of the mutation, are we going to wait another ten years? We don’t have that much time!”

“I don’t care about the rest of you. My Feng family will go in this time!”

Fifth Sheng pondered for a moment before agreeing, “Besides, a mutation might not necessarily be a bad thing.”

With the two major immortal sects agreeing and perhaps due to some higher-level understanding, the decision to open the seal immediately was made.

Qin Ruqing thought, “Is it my turn to step up? It seems my role involves opening the seal!”

Sure enough, Fifth Sheng handed her a Fifth family’s token and said, “With your qualifications, you should meet the requirements of the Immortal Tomb. Remember, once inside, you need to find the altar with the Feng and Lu family members and use the switch on the altar to place the Fifth family’s token.”

Fifth Sheng’s expression turned serious, “I hope you won’t let the Fifth family down.”

It was a veiled threat.

Qin Ruqing looked at the bronze token engraved with the Fifth family’s emblem and smiled.

The token’s purpose was probably to allow entry for members of the Fifth family.

She bowed and accepted the task without further words.

Three people were chosen to undertake the responsibility of opening the seal: Qin Ruqing, Feng Mingyue, and Lu Zhiyao.

Qin Ruqing glanced at the tattoo at the corner of Lu Zhiyao’s eye and thought she might be the dangerous person Ming Ying had warned her about.

“There must be a battle between her and Feng Mingyue,” she thought as the three of them approached the Immortal Tomb’s barrier.

It was said that the Immortal Tomb had its own selection criteria and that those with immortal-grade qualifications could enter unscathed.

According to Fifth Youlin, this conclusion was discovered at great cost by the previous generation.

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind but vanished as soon as she touched the barrier.

Qin Ruqing felt a distinct sense of being scanned and judged by the barrier.

She even felt that something other than the barrier was “watching” her.

The scanning ended, and the scene before her changed to a vast expanse of white.

It seemed she had successfully entered.

Qin Ruqing’s mind began to wander again: she had already notified the members of the South Ridge squad to head here.

How could she get them inside?

Should she place another Qin family token?

Would the seal then allow Qin family members to enter?

A series of cunning plans flashed through her mind, but suddenly, the mutation occurred.

A soft sigh echoed from deep within the Immortal Tomb, followed by an immense pressure and a voice resonating in her mind.

“The inheritance selection begins!”

Qin Ruqing thought, “What?”