Ji Jiayu didn't know what had happened to the Forbidden City Division under the jurisdiction of the Holy City Headquarters. He was currently lying in bed, though his heart was pounding, his brows furrowed, and his body twitched occasionally, as if he were suffering some kind of indescribable pain.

Eight people stood beside him, led by Wang Yinlan, the assistant priest in charge of Camp No. 1, and her subordinates, including a terrified Lu Shan and a pale-faced Shi Hua.

"So, you don't remember how you drew those golden pupils now?" Wang Yinlan looked at Shi Hua and asked.

"I only remember what happened before I put pen to paper." Shi Hua's voice was hoarse, as if he hadn't drunk water for several days.

"Divine power is exhausted, spiritual power is depleted, and his vitality has greatly weakened." Wang Yinlan's mood was tense.

"What is the origin of the guardian in the mouth of the great prophet? This is so terrifying!"

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yinlan said slowly, "Xiao Liu, go to a few more painters to copy the painting. Don't paint the eyes. Just describe in the painting that she has a pair of golden pupils. Then, inform the cities to post the portraits. Make sure to find out as soon as possible. Remember, just find her, don't attack or capture her."

"Understood." The subordinate called Xiao Liu immediately said, "I'll tell you to proceed."

This should be advised. According to Shi Hua's statement just now, that woman must possess god-level strength. If he were to attack her rashly, the outcome could be very tragic.

"Xiao Li, take Shi Hua to Shengyu Division to find Fang Cheng and have him treat Shi Hua personally," Wang Yinlan explained.

Then, Wang Yinlan turned to Shi Hua and said, "You were injured in the line of duty. Don't worry, Shengyao Si will definitely give you appropriate compensation and rewards."

"Thank you, Wang Zhuji." Shi Hua felt a little more energetic upon hearing this.

"Take her first." Wang Yinlan waved her hand, and the subordinate named Xiao Li helped Shi Hua leave.

After the two left, Wang Yinlan looked at Lu Shan again and said, "Ji Jiayu's spirit has been severely traumatized and is no longer suitable for staying at your house. Just in case, I plan to bring him to me next time, and you can come with me."

Hearing the first two sentences, Lu Shan's heart sank, but after listening to the last few, he felt relieved again. It seemed Wang Yinlan had no intention of snatching Ji Jiayu away; she was still Ji Jiayu's guide.

He immediately nodded and said, "Thank you, Wang Zhusa." Immediately after, Wang Yinlan ordered her subordinates to move Ji Jiayu away.

At the same time, the entire No. 1 camp was abuzz with discussion. Both the selectors and guides were extremely curious about what had happened in Lu Shan's room.

The golden light that illuminated the entire world just now had truly shocked everyone. And on this matter, everyone had a consensus: it was related to Ji Jiayu!

For a time, news of Ji Jiayu's origins, identity, and compatibility with his first acquaintance spread throughout the world. However, because this matter was kept secret, no one knew the truth.

That night.

Ji Jiayu woke up from her coma, only to feel weak all over, a splitting headache, and her reaction was worse than the first time she'd been stared at by those golden pupils.

Lu Shan was sitting next to her, and when he saw her awake, he rushed to check on her.

Seeing her open her mouth to speak, as if he knew what she was going to ask, Lu Shan said, "That's right, you were the one who caused the coma."

Ji Jiayu couldn't help but smile bitterly. Do you have a grudge against the golden-eyed woman or something? Why do you fall into a coma every time you see each other? And every time I get a terrible headache. Speaking of which, this headache is too intense!

"Sigh..." He gasped in pain.

"This time you're not as lucky as last time. Seeing her will cause permanent trauma to your mental strength, and your meditative state will be greatly reduced."

When Ji Jiayu heard these words, his face immediately collapsed, but Lu Shan's last few words made him sigh in relief, and he said, "So we'll send you to the spiritual bridge. Your spiritual strength shouldn't take long to recover there."

"The spiritual bridge? Where is that?" Ji Jiayu rubbed his temples with both hands and asked.

"You'll find out later," Lu Shan said.

When Lu Shan said this, his expression was a little complicated, but Ji Jiayu, who was in so much pain that he was almost unconscious, didn't notice at all.

"Then when are we leaving?" Ji Jiayu asked.

"When you've recovered a bit, I'll test your compatibility first and then go," Lu Shan said.

"Okay..." Ji Jiayu said.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Do you know who that golden-eyed girl is?"

"What? Are you interested in her?" Lu Shan asked with interest.

"I just wanted to ask her directly. Did she do it on purpose?" Ji Jiayu made a bitter face, "I feel too hurt!"

"Hahaha, if I find her, I'll try my best to arrange a meeting for you." Lu Shan smiled.

If he were really found, without Lu Shan's arrangement, Sheng Yao Si would definitely let the two of them meet to see what kind of bond they had.

"Huh..." Ji Jiayu took a deep breath... and said, "No, I have to sleep for a while, it's too uncomfortable."

"Go to sleep," Lu Shan said.

"Aren't you going out?" Ji Jiayu saw that Lu Shan had no intention of leaving.

"I'll accompany you," Lu Shan said.

"I can't sleep next to you," Ji Jiayu said.

"Sleep and get used to it," Lu Shan said.

"..."

Ji Jiayu didn't know how to answer.

"I know what you want to do, but now's not the time. Let's rest first," Lu Shan said.

"Unfortunately, okay..." Ji Jiayu struggled for a moment and then gave up.

He said he wanted to sleep, but actually wanted to try meditating to see how much the mental disturbance was affecting his cultivation. He was more concerned about this issue than the golden-eyed girl or the treasure itself.

Ji Jiayu slept straight through until two days later.

He woke up to find that Lu San wasn't there, and his mental state was better, so he immediately tried to enter a meditative state. But this time, it took him half an hour to see the Sacred Light Emblem and the Sacred Bone Emblem. What made his heart sink even more was that the Sacred Bone Emblem had once again transformed into a state wrapped around the Sacred Light Emblem, and seemingly without a strong spiritual force to separate them, they lingered even longer.

This directly slowed Ji Jiayu's ability to absorb divine power, and he could only use the Sacred Light Emblem to absorb it.

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Ji Jiayu.

However, he thought of Lu Shan's words that as long as he went to the Spirit Bridge, his mental strength would recover quickly, and he felt a strong sense of urgency in his heart.

Although his cultivation had slowed down, Ji Jiayu didn't slack off, instead pushing himself even harder, which gave his main healer a headache.

When it came to cultivation, Ji Jiayu was extremely stubborn and didn't listen to the main healer at all. Fortunately, this was Wang Yinlan's residence, and Wang Yinlan was a prominent figure in Shengyao Sect, who could provide Ji Jiayu with cultivation and healing treasures that ordinary people couldn't even dream of, allowing Ji Jiayu to gradually recover while cultivating.

A week later, Ji Jiayu, who was almost in good condition, welcomed Wang Yinlan and several important figures from the Shengyao Division headquarters, led by her. They were to collectively follow Ji Jiayu to Shengyao Tower for an initial fitness test.

Although he would likely see the golden-eyed woman again, this time Wang Yinlan was very calm and seemed to be relying on something.

Not long after leaving Wang Yinlan's house, Ji Jiayu discovered something very strange—no one was in the bustling Camp No. 1! Not only the selectors, but even the guide was missing.

Ji Jiayu turned his head and glanced suspiciously at Lu Shan, who hadn't spoken. Ji Jiayu then looked back at Wang Yinlan.

Wang Yinlan seemed to know what Ji Jiayu was asking, and after a slight smile, she explained, "They've all gone to the Sacred Luster World."

"Shengyao World?"

There was no doubt that this was a very unfamiliar term to Ji Jiayu.

"Shengyao World is where the selectors of Camp 1 compete." Wang Yinlan said, "Each selector has a total of ten chances to enter the Sacred Luster World. Each time, their compatibility can be increased by one to ten percent. Once they reach eighty percent compatibility, they are eligible to enter the treasure trove, try to hold it, and become its master."

"I see." Ji Jiayu finally understood why initial compatibility was so important.

Following the path Lu Shan had taken previously, the group arrived at Sheng Yao again. However, during this initial compatibility test, they didn't see the golden-eyed woman again, nor did she suck much blood. However, the initial compatibility once again shocked Wang Yinlan and the others.

The initial compatibility between Ji Jiayu and the treasure was actually zero! It was less than one percent before, and even more incredible!

According to the prophecy left behind at the time, as long as it was a human, with even a little cultivation, the initial compatibility would reach three or four percent. At the same time, a person's talent, cultivation, and other qualities would also affect compatibility. After all, compatibility couldn't be zero!

This suspicious phenomenon caused Wang Yinlan to have heated discussions with many important figures in the Sheng Yao Division, but this had nothing to do with Ji Jiayu for now, as he was about to be sent to the spiritual bridge.

His mental strength was so severely damaged that if left untreated, it would truly leave permanent scars. At this moment, Ji Jiayu was like a precious talent in the eyes of everyone in the Shengyao Division, even though they still didn't know what Ji Jiayu's worth was.

A day later.

Ji Jiayu once again rode the sacred Pegasus controlled by Lu Shan, and Lu Shan was about to take him to the Spiritual Bridge. As the two gradually disappeared into the sky, Wang Yinlan and several of Shengyao Si's secretaries watched them from a distance in Camp No. 1.

"Spiritual Bridge... One of the Ming Sheng Dao. Is it really worth sending him to the Spiritual Bridge for healing before he knows his true worth?"

"As long as there's a slight chance, it's worth it," Wang Yinlan said without hesitation.

As one of Shengyao Si's top executives, Wang Yinlan was one of the few who knew the truth about the selection plan, and her affirmative tone left several of Shengyao Si's secretaries reeling.

They weren't stunned by Ji Jiayu's hidden value, but by the value of this treasure.

Pay attention. The Spiritual Bridge was a mysterious place left behind after the fall of an eleventh-level Moon God-level powerhouse from the Holy Clear Sea. It was said that the spiritual power of this Moon God-level powerhouse remained. The sacred river flowing beneath the Spiritual Bridge was a manifestation of the god-level divine power left behind by the Luna-level powerhouse. It could be said to be the greatest treasure trove of the Holy Kingdom.

But now, for the slightest possibility, they had brought in a stranger.

What was the origin of this treasure, a treasure that the six-digit Guangming clan had dedicated their youth to?

"Sister Shanshan, where is the Spiritual Bridge?" Ji Jiayu sat on the back of the Holy Pegasus, only to feel a pain in his buttocks.

The Holy Pegasus had been flying for two full days, and in these two days, they hadn't landed. They had eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the sky. After two days of flying, they had made countless turns. Ji Jiayu had long since lost track of their direction.

"Almost there," Lu Shan said.

In fact, he didn't know where the spiritual bridge was, but the sacred Pegasus beneath him had been specially cultivated, and after being attracted by the spiritual bridge, it would automatically fly towards it. However, he wasn't qualified to know which direction the Pegasus would fly or how long it would take.

Almost here, almost here. Ji Jiayu had heard this phrase countless times, and he was speechless.

However, five minutes after uttering this "almost here," Lu Shan suddenly said, "We're here."

Ji Jiayu immediately cheered, "Finally here!"