Hong Yu slowly rose to his feet.
He let out a long breath. It twisted before him like a long snake, and after completing a full circle, returned to his body.
'Although I didn't reach the Ninth Refinement, with my current strength, I should have a chance to kill a Mid-stage Celestial Soul Realm expert if I go all out!' A confident smile curved Hong Yu's lips.
Just then, Aunt Leng's voice came from outside the door. "Hong Yu, the Celestial Essence Secret Realm is about to open. The Royal Family's contingent is about to depart. Are you ready?"
Hong Yu straightened his clothes and said lightly, "I'm coming out now!"
"Alright!"
Hong Yu walked out of the room.
Twenty guards in Refined Battle Armor stood on either side, their presence as fierce as wolves and tigers.
'These are definitely elite, battle-hardened warriors!'
"Hong Yu, how is your progress with the *Celestial Soul Nine Refinements*?" Aunt Leng asked, looking at him with a surprised expression.
