Urban God-level Youth

Qin Hao and the others flew from the ocean surface towards the land.

Originally, Ning Ziyuan and Su Xuanji planned to explore this place and then return to the Southern Continent, but now they changed their minds, intending to follow Qin Hao to the Central Continent.

On their way to the Eastern Continent's coastline, Ning Ziyuan and the others were all trying to get closer to Qin Hao because the essence blood in his hand was extremely important to their demon clan.

If Qin Hao's essence blood is abundant, they will elevate one or even several bloodline levels. By then, their Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain will become even more terrifying, restoring the glory of Ancient Times.

"Mr. Qin, your combat power is unparalleled. I believe even the top prodigies on the Central Continent are no match for you." Su Xuanji said flattering words beside him.

Ning Ziyuan also nodded: "Back at the Southern Continent Heavenly Earth Academy, Mr. Qin already began to show his prowess, revealing an invincible nature. If I am not mistaken, Mr. Qin will undoubtedly become a formidable power suppressing the Hidden Dragon Continent in the future."

Qin Hao had a smile on his face; yes, this flattery felt satisfying.

Ding Jinyang and Cang Tai found it difficult to get close to Qin Hao; they neither possessed the beauty of Su Xuanji and Ning Ziyuan nor could speak such flattering words.

Damn, being a man is really tough; if only we were beauties.

Five days later, Qin Hao and the others returned to Binhai City and began preparing the Transmission Array to head to the Central Continent.

At this time, the black Jiao dragon's injuries had fully healed, thanks to the king-grade true dragon essence blood Qin Hao provided last time. With this essence blood, he had great confidence in breaking through to the Supreme Realm, and his bloodline power would become immensely strong, greatly enhancing his combat power.

In Qin Hao's system space, the Qingluan relic beast and the firebird also completed a transformation, but their power was still somewhat lacking. Qin Hao gave them some king-grade bloodline essence blood and a large number of Spirit Stones to boost their strength.

He planned to nurture these beasts under his command into the very top tier of mythical beasts, so that if he encounters enemies, he won't need to take action; his mounts alone would be able to slay the foes.

On the way to the Central Continent, Qin Hao also obtained detailed information about the top-tier prodigy competition through Ning Ziyuan.

This is a once-in-a-millennium youth prodigy martial arts event held by the continent's top forces, and the top ten young prodigies can enter the Hidden Dragon Continent's most mysterious and powerful Hidden Dragon Secret Realm to cultivate for three years.

The Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is a top-tier secret realm on the Hidden Dragon Continent, containing complete Dao Laws for people to understand, densely rich energy for absorption, and most importantly, the time inside flows at half the rate of the outside world.

This means cultivating in the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm for three years would only equal a year and a half passing outside.

The Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is a dream destination for all cultivators, but opening the realm requires the cooperation of the five great academies and several top forces; otherwise, the realm cannot be opened.

Once opened, the realm requires a thousand years to restore, and although there are only ten spots, these people can bring attendants, with a limit of four individuals.

This greatly increases the number, which is why many willingly become attendants of the top prodigies for future opportunities.

"What is the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm? Why is it so powerful?" Qin Hao asked Ning Ziyuan curiously.

Ning Ziyuan smiled and said: "It's said that the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is a remnant land left after the end of Ancient Times, later sealed and transformed into a top-tier secret realm by several powerful forces for the top prodigies on the continent to cultivate."

Qin Hao looked at Ning Ziyuan: "You all don't seem to care much about this Hidden Dragon Secret Realm."

Su Xuanji smiled slightly: "Mr. Qin is indeed sharp; while the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm is exceptional, our Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain also has the Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm, which is on par with the human cultivators' Hidden Dragon Secret Realm. Moreover, our demon clan cannot enter the human cultivators' Hidden Dragon Secret Realm unless we are mounts or servants of human cultivators."

Qin Hao was slightly shocked; the Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain is indeed formidable, worthy of being a force inherited from Ancient Times; its foundation is truly profound.

"I see, thank you for clarifying, Miss Su." Qin Hao said to Su Xuanji.

Su Xuanji smiled charmingly, radiating allure: "Mr. Qin is too polite; many major forces are aware of these matters. If Mr. Qin has the time, you can visit our Ten Thousand Demon Sacred Mountain; there, you will witness the magnificent ancient mountain range."

Qin Hao nodded: "Miss Ning has invited me before; if I have time, I will certainly go and see."

"Ahead is Jiangyang City of the Sacred Tang Dynasty; we've been traveling for several days, shall we rest there?" Ning Ziyuan suggested.

They had been traveling for seven days, already entering the territory of the Sacred Tang Dynasty, and Jiangyang City was located in the western part of the dynasty.

Jiangyang City, on the Transmission Array in the central plaza, light flickered as a group appeared within the array.

This group was none other than Qin Hao and his five companions, three men and two women. As soon as they exited the array, Ning Ziyuan and Su Xuanji attracted many gazes from the plaza.

The primary reason was Su Xuanji's beauty, which was an existence that could captivate all beings; anyone who saw her would likely have fanciful thoughts.

"Wow, she's so beautiful; are there such beauties on this continent?"

"These two women shouldn't be from the Sacred Tang Dynasty; I've never heard of such peerless beauties there."

Su Xuanji said with a smile on her face: "Shall we find a restaurant to have some food?"

The group walked out of Jiangyang City's central plaza and quickly saw a restaurant named Guiyuan Building not far away.

"Guiyuan Restaurant? Is this also part of the Guiyuan Pavilion's force?" Qin Hao was somewhat surprised to see the restaurant's name.

Ning Ziyuan smiled and said: "On the Hidden Dragon Continent, anything with the word 'Guiyuan' is part of the Guiyuan Pavilion's force. It is a top-tier force comparable to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, reportedly originating from Ancient Times."

The group entered the restaurant, where a server came up to them: "Are you dining or staying?"

"Dining, we'll take a private room." Qin Hao initially planned to dine on the first floor, but Su Xuanji and Ning Ziyuan drew too much attention.

Led by the server, Qin Hao and his group arrived at a private room on the second floor, where they ordered the restaurant's signature dishes and premium Spiritual Wine.

Inside the private room, Su Xuanji said: "Mr. Qin, there are still three months before the prodigy competition. If we're heading to Central State, should we go directly to Ancient God City?"

"The Central State Ancient God Academy is in Ancient God City, and the prodigy competition this time is held there. We will go straight there and wait for the Southern Continent Academy's people to arrive."

The prodigy competition on the Hidden Dragon Continent includes not only participants from the five academies but also young prodigies from many hidden forces.

Not all major force prodigies enter academies, and not all young prodigies initially qualified for the Heaven and Earth Academy; some prodigies didn't reveal their talents early on and rose later, which is also quite fearsome.