[Seeking rewards, with so many brothers and sisters supporting "Super Soldier", I don’t believe not a single Alliance Hierarch would offer a reward, I’m waiting, I’m expecting, I want it!]

Vatican’s Pope, the clan leader of the Zeus family in Greece, the Pusuo Sect Leader in Indian Solomon, the living Buddha in Tibet, the Great Elder of China’s Kunlun Secret Realm, the Sword Emperor of Japan’s Beichen One Blade Style, the Pharaoh of Egypt’s Scepter... These seven people, in the Mortal World, are all individuals that can be truly located, but who could have thought that the plane they reside in is not only the Pyramid of the Mortal World but also the controllers of the "Hidden World" within it, possessing power that ordinary mortal people cannot even imagine!

The Sword Emperor of Japan’s Beichen One Blade Style had already perished together with Shaolin’s Master Fang Zheng, Ye Tianchen witnessed this with his own eyes, and he certainly knew the Sword Emperor had met a fate where both his body and spirit were destroyed. However, what he didn’t expect was that there were still six such figures existing.

Although Ye Tianchen is considered a strong figure now regarding his cultivation realm, the battle he witnessed between the Sword Emperor and Master Fang Zheng back then was quite formidable. Even at his current cultivation level, attempting to instantly annihilate someone of the Sword Emperor’s caliber is still not feasible, meaning, even entering the "Hidden World" of the Mortal World and openly acting would not be easy for Ye Tianchen!

It must be known, within the Mortal World, these six individuals genuinely exist, and they are incredibly powerful characters whom ordinary mortal people are unaware of. They gained this unbelievable strength and mystery because their martial artist ancestors left behind some special cultivation methods and treasures. Who could have imagined that individuals genuinely seen in the Mortal World would be so powerful?

"Hehe, maybe this is the true concept of great masters hiding in the city. I don’t know how strong they are, but anyway, they are considered by the Ancient Martial Sect as some of the strongest in the Mortal World; no place else to say, but within the Mortal World, possibly, no one is their match!" Yong Chun Tai nodded and said with a smile.

"Hiding in the mountains, hiding in the city," Ye Tianchen understood this too. True masters are not necessarily those who hide in the deep mountains appearing as enlightened sages, potentially deceitful, but are actually among the folk and possibly right by your side, just unnoticed. Perhaps those elderly gentlemen you see practicing Taiji Boxing during morning jogs are true masters, but how could ordinary eyes distinguish this!

"Well, I just don’t know where this Hidden World is located?" Ye Tianchen asked, getting to the point.

"This... I really don’t know, but I heard a message some time ago that the Great Elder of China’s Kunlun Secret Realm has set off, supposedly heading to the interior of Mount Everest. I truly found it strange, as the Great Elder of Kunlun Secret Realm has always been in seclusion and almost never emerges; why would he suddenly go to the interior of Mount Everest? Could it be to attend a meeting of the Hidden World?" Yong Chun Tai thought for a moment and hurriedly said.

"Inside Mount Everest? Could the Hidden World of the Mortal World be there?" Ye Tianchen asked, puzzled.

"This is unknown, just an unfounded guess. With my ability, I’m far from being able to predict the scope of these people’s movements," Yong Chun Tai said, smiling.

"Hmm, it is indeed worth investigating," Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"By the way, the Hidden World of the Mortal World is under their control; in reality, the entire Mortal World is dictated by them, including several countries and their various regimes. These are ultimately just forces they’ve supported. People in the Mortal World are always living under their control!" Yong Chun Tai said with a smile.

"I have already guessed that given their strength, they can become the strongest in the Mortal World, unrivaled, controlling the world’s pattern. In the Ancient Martial World, they are also dominant figures not to be underestimated!" Ye Tianchen said seriously.

"The Hidden World of the Mortal World hasn’t existed just for a day. What’s inside, what kind of formidable characters exist, no one knows. In any case, if you go, be careful, and I hope you won’t take the young lady with you; it’s too dangerous!" Yong Chun Tai glanced at Liu Rumei, who was playing with the Little Black Bear, and said.

"Rest assured, although Liu Rumei has learned some Ancient Martial arts from you, she isn’t even considered a martial expert in the Mortal World. Taking her to the Hidden World would only endanger her life, something I would not do!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"Hmm, actually the young lady truly has feelings for you," Yong Chun Tai glanced at Liu Rumei, then at Ye Tianchen, and said.

"Given my current situation and state, I really can’t think too much about matters of romance; let nature take its course!" Ye Tianchen, of course, understood Liu Rumei’s feelings toward him, but he was speaking the truth.

Yong Chun Tai nodded, looked at Liu Rumei not far away playing with the Little Black Bear, and then said with a smile, "The young lady is the happiest now; I’m relieved. In the coming days, I’ll cultivate here in earnest and strive for a breakthrough, otherwise, I’ll just spend my remaining days here!"

"Yong Chun Tai, your mindset is somewhat negative; you’re only in your eighties. In the Mortal World, that’s considered elderly, but in the world of martial artists, you’re just a child; I believe you can go much further, and we will meet again!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"I hope so, but living longer is not my wish. I just want to set out on this true path, striving for understanding, and that’s enough!" Yong Chun Tai said in a relaxed manner.

"With these clues, I think I could find where the Hidden World is. Yong Chun Tai, would you like to come with me for a look?" Ye Tianchen asked.

"No need, although I’m considered a master in the Mortal World, I know what kind of world this is, and in the eyes of martial artists, I’m still a mere ant!" Yong Chun Tai said with a self-mocking smile.

"In the Martial Arts World, all living beings, who aren’t ants? Actually, all beings are struggling and striving!" Ye Tianchen shook his head and said with a smile.

"I hope you become one who transcends, and I believe you have this potential and strength!" Yong Chun Tai suddenly looked at Ye Tianchen and said earnestly.

"Hehe, Yong Chun Tai, you flatter me!" Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

"I truly feel you are a person with great ambition and talent!" Yong Chun Tai shook his head and still said seriously.

At this moment, from the other side of the courtyard, Liu Rumei’s voice came as if telling the Little Black Bear not to touch something. However, the Little Black Bear wouldn’t listen. Ye Tianchen and Yong Chun Tai couldn’t help but look over, only to see the Little Black Bear stubbornly holding onto a potted plant with some grass in it, unwilling to let go, seemingly wanting to take the pot away. When Ye Tianchen saw that pot, he noticed that at the top of the grass, a fruit-like object had formed, circulating a decent amount of spiritual energy. No wonder the Little Black Bear wanted it so badly; it was aiming for that fruit!

"Hey, don’t touch it; this is Yong Chun Tai’s stuff. Don’t move, alright?" Liu Rumei hugged the Little Black Bear tightly and said.

"No, I want this flower; it’s so beautiful, I want to play with it!" The Little Black Bear firmly held the pot, acting like a curious child intensely wanting the flower.

Ye Tianchen walked directly over, picked up the Little Black Bear, and tossed it to the side, saying bluntly, "To deal with this bear child, you can’t be polite—he needs a good lesson!"

"Boo hoo, I just wanted one flower, why won’t you let me play with it!" The Little Black Bear tried to garner sympathy from Liu Rumei, hoping she’d pick the flower for him, rolling on the ground and bawling.

"Get over there! Is it just the flower you want? If you’re not more honest, I won’t be polite!" Ye Tianchen threatened the Little Black Bear.

The Little Black Bear made a face at Ye Tianchen but had no choice but to behave. It dared not resist; with Ye Tianchen’s cultivation level, dealing with it was ridiculously easy. It begrudgingly yielded to Ye Tianchen’s oppressive authority, secretly planning to retaliate when it got stronger!

Seeing the Little Black Bear behaving, Liu Rumei somewhat admired Ye Tianchen’s strict methods. She had struggled with the Little Black Bear for half a day with no success, while Ye Tianchen’s straightforward discipline immediately worked. Though she didn’t quite agree with Ye Tianchen’s way of educating children, sometimes it was really effective.

"That child... haha, I thought it was both the young lady and..." Yong Chun Tai teased with a smile.

"Yong Chun Tai, didn’t I tell you earlier? It’s not that; we just picked up a little one, without parents!" Liu Rumei hurriedly signaled for Yong Chun Tai not to continue.

"Right, could I be the son of this guy? Is he half as handsome as me?" The Little Black Bear said displeased.

"Hehe, this child... his mind is quite mature!" Yong Chun Tai was amused, but with her insight, she couldn’t discern the Little Black Bear’s true identity either, as Yong Chun Tai was not yet a martial artist, just someone slightly stronger than ordinary people! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)