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Then, Xu Nian and his three companions continued deeper into the tomb.

As they progressed, the aura of the Dragon Vein grew increasingly intense.

This made Xu Nian even more certain that they were on the right path.

The next few halls they encountered contained neither opportunities nor dangers.

This indicated that someone had already been here.

According to Xu Nian's guess, it was very likely the people from the Four Great Families.

"After passing the side hall ahead, we will reach the main hall. However, before entering the main hall, there is a challenge that must be overcome to gain entry," Zhao Yanyun's voice once again echoed in Xu Nian's mind.

Xu Nian felt a surge of joy.

This meant they had indeed chosen the correct route.

"Sister Hong, Elder, you go into the Star Tower first, I will go in alone," Xu Nian instructed the Elder and the others.

"Sect Master, isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone?" the Fourth Elder asked with some concern.

"Don't worry. With my current strength, how many people do you think can harm me? Besides, if necessary, I will call you out again," Xu Nian said with a smile.

The Fourth Elder was momentarily stunned.

Oh, that's right!

Even before their sect master had made a breakthrough, he was already able to kill those Nine-star War Kings.

Now that his cultivation had surged again, he naturally wouldn't face any danger.

Moreover, now that they followed Xu Nian, they wouldn't be of much use.

They might even hold Xu Nian back.

Rather than that, it would be safer for them to enter the Star Tower.

Seeing everyone nod, Xu Nian had Chen Wudi admit the four into the Star Tower.

Watching the four disappear, Xu Nian smiled faintly.

He looked in the direction of the side hall, turning into a fleeting shadow and heading there.

Soon Xu Nian arrived at the entrance of this side hall.

Inside, there stood quite a few people.

These people were indeed from the Four Great Families and the Seventh Imperial Prince, among others.

Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Xu Nian's face.

It was just as he had guessed.

The Four Great Families each had their means and had found this place.

Xu Nian took a glance around the crowd and finally saw the unscathed Xu Xin.

This immediately relieved him.

In his view, Xu Xin was far more important than the Dragon Vein.

Directly ahead in this side hall, there stood a Stone Gate.

The gate was covered with enchantments.

Clearly, these people had been stopped by this Stone Gate.

Otherwise, they would not be gathering inside this side hall.

Previously, Zhao Yanyun had mentioned that there was a challenge within this side hall.

Only by overcoming the challenge could they enter the main hall.

What this challenge was, however, remained unknown.

"Who is it? Come out!"

However, just at that moment, the Seventh Imperial Prince suddenly turned and bellowed.

Everyone around instantly turned their gaze toward the entrance where Xu Nian was.

Xu Nian smiled faintly, knowing he had been discovered, and no longer hid, stepping out.

"Is it you? How did you get here?"

The Fang Family, Ye Family, and Xu Family members all showed surprise.

They had not expected Xu Nian to have passed through the vast Star Array and reached this place.

The Imperial Prince's gaze also turned cold, then he conjured a slight smile.

Upon seeing Xu Nian, Xu Xin's face revealed a rare smile.

Clearly, she too was worried about Xu Nian's safety.

Seeing Xu Nian appear, she finally put down the stone in her heart.

Xu Nian smiled faintly.

Of the Four Great Families, he had already met with three.

It was only the Leng Family that he had not yet contacted.

Soon, his gaze fell on two youths beside him.

This time, the Leng Family had not brought many people, only two.

However, both of their cultivation levels were quite high.

The one aged twenty-seven or twenty-eight had clearly reached the level of a Six-star Battle King.

As for the other, around thirty, he had already reached the peak of the Nine-star Battle King.

Such combat power could be said to be quite strong.

Seventh Prince Xia Zhenglei began, "I didn't expect the Artifact Refining Sect Master to be able to find this place, it seems we underestimated the Artifact Refining Sect. I wonder if the Sect Master would be willing to join our Imperial Family, to become one of us?"

"Eh?" The surrounding crowd was all stunned.

Did the Seventh Prince want to win over the Artifact Refining Sect Master?

But thinking about it, it made sense. Such a young Artifact Refining Sect Master would definitely have great potential in the future.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Highness. Our Artifact Refining Sect is secluded and solely devoted to pursuing the Artifact Refining Technique. We are not interested in other disputes, so I can only thank you for your good intentions," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

The crowd, upon hearing this, showed a trace of surprise.

This guy actually directly refused an invitation from the Imperial Family?
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This also gave them a sigh of relief.

If the Artifact Refining Sect really pledged allegiance to the Imperial Family, then the pressure on their Four Great Families would be tremendous.

Xia Zhenglei's face showed a flash of anger after hearing Xu Nian's words.

However, he quickly masked it.

"Since the Sect Master says so, then I was too presumptuous. However, if one day the Sect Master changes his mind, the doors of the Imperial Family will always be open to you," Xia Zhenglei laughed heartily.

Xu Nian responded with a smile.

He had already killed Imperial Prince Xia Zhengfeng, how could he possibly join the Imperial Family?

If the Seventh Prince knew his true identity, not chopping him into pieces would already be considered merciful.

"Ha ha, I am Leng Cangfeng. The behavior of Master Lin outside the tomb also impressed me. May I have the honor of becoming your friend?"

However, just as Xia Zhenglei finished speaking, a Nine-star Battle King Peak from the Leng Family approached Xu Nian with a smile.

The other three great families were also stunned.

Were the Leng Family really throwing out an olive branch at this time?

And they were even openly attempting to snatch someone from the Imperial Family?

Had they lost their minds?

Xu Nian was also startled.

Did this Leng Cangfeng not realize that befriending him now would provoke the dissatisfaction of the Imperial Family?

Xu Nian glanced towards Xia Zhenglei.

Sure enough, Xia Zhenglei was looking at Leng Cangfeng with displeasure.

However, Leng Cangfeng seemed completely unaware, smiling at Xu Nian.

But since Leng Cangfeng was intentionally trying to be friendly, Xu Nian was also quite happy to reciprocate.

After all, Leng Yanran was from the Leng Family.

So, he and the Leng Family also had some connections.

"I am Lin Long, and I'm very pleased to meet Brother Leng!" Xu Nian replied with a smile.

"Lin Long? Ha ha, nice name!" Leng Cangfeng laughed loudly, his eyes filled with amusement as he looked at Xu Nian.

Xu Nian's brow involuntarily furrowed.

He felt that there was an implication in Leng Cangfeng's words.

However, just then, a voice rang out in Xu Nian's mind.

"Sect Master Xu Nian, your disguise technique is truly extraordinary; even I was almost deceived by you."

Xu Nian's body stiffened, and he quickly turned to look at Leng Cangfeng.

It was then that Xu Nian noticed Leng Cangfeng's continuous smiling gaze towards him.

Seeing this smile, Xu Nian immediately realized that Leng Cangfeng had recognized his true identity.

But he was somewhat puzzled as to how Leng Cangfeng had figured it out.