Then, an old man in a gray robe slowly walked out from behind a large rock, appearing before Zhou Yan.
"Thank you for your help, senior. This junior is eternally grateful."
Zhou Yan immediately bowed deeply to the old man and said respectfully.
Although Black Demon Island charged a high price, no one dared to cause trouble there.
This was because countless strong practitioners from the Myriad Swords Sect were gathered there.
Even if some harbored greedy thoughts, they had to consider whether they could withstand the wrath of the entire Myriad Swords Sect.
More importantly, Black Demon Island was backed by the Black Demon Sea, and every year many powerful demonic beasts were sent to other areas of the Black Demon Sea for the Myriad Swords Sect disciples to train.
Therefore, even though the fees on Black Demon Island were high, it still attracted many martial artists.
After all, on Black Demon Island, apart from the Island Master of Black Demon Island, the other strong practitioners were not excessively strict.
"You're welcome. What is your name?"
The old man shook his head with a smile and said, "My name is Zhao San. And you?"
"This junior is Zhou Yan!"
Zhou Yan cupped his hands in reply.
Zhao San nodded and continued, "Zhou Yan, you just arrived at Black Demon Island, didn't you?"
"Yes! This junior has just arrived here!" Zhou Yan nodded.
"Heh heh, since that's the case, I'll introduce you to Black Demon Island," Zhao San said with a slight nod.
"There are a total of twelve peaks on Black Demon Island. Elders with weaker cultivation reside on these twelve peaks, and our Black Demon Sect is the number one power among the twelve major powers of Black Demon Island."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's expression immediately became solemn.
He knew that the Myriad Swords Sect was the top power in the Eastern Continent.
And the Black Demon Sect was one of the twelve super powers in the Eastern Continent, on par with the Myriad Swords Sect.
From this, it could be inferred that Black Demon Island was likely guarded by Saint Venerable realm experts!
Thinking of this, Zhou Yan couldn't help but shiver.
"Zhou Yan, there's no need to be nervous. Although Black Demon Island is guarded by experts at the Saint Venerable realm, they usually stay in their respective cultivation areas."
Zhao San seemed to have seen through Zhou Yan's thoughts and quickly comforted him, "So, normally, Black Demon Island is not heavily managed. Basically, I am responsible for its management."
"Oh, I see!"
Zhou Yan suddenly realized.
No wonder Zhao San had such a smiling demeanor.
It turned out he was a steward.
No wonder he could control the entire Black Demon Island and allow disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect to train there for free.
"By the way, Elder Zhao, does Black Demon Island generally recruit disciples?" Zhou Yan asked tentatively.
"Of course!"
Zhao San said with a friendly smile, "We Black Demon Island are the largest merchant alliance organization in the Eastern Continent. We manage countless resources and wealth every day, and we also need a large number of disciples."
"Vast powers like the Myriad Swords Sect and the Black Demon Sect generally choose to recruit disciples to strengthen their foundation and power."
"I see..."
Zhou Yan nodded thoughtfully.
He finally understood why the rules on Black Demon Island were set so strictly, and why disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect were allowed to participate in the assessment trials.
"By the way, Elder Zhao, as far as I know, disciples of our Myriad Swords Sect come to Black Demon Island for a training assessment every six months, right?"
Zhou Yan suddenly asked.
According to the tradition of the Myriad Swords Sect, every six months, disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect would come to Black Demon Island for a training assessment. Disciples who passed would receive generous rewards.
Even some disciples could directly break through their cultivation realm and step into the Innate realm, which was entirely possible.
Therefore, every six months, disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect would come to Black Demon Island for a training assessment.
Moreover, for each training assessment, the Myriad Swords Sect would offer excellent treasures as rewards.
Thus, the disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect greatly anticipated this training assessment.
"That's right, the Myriad Swords Sect does have such a tradition. They come to Black Demon Island for training every six months."
Zhao San nodded and said, "Not only that, but every disciple of the Myriad Swords Sect is a genius. If you can successfully pass this training assessment, you will definitely have a chance to reach the Saint Venerable realm in the future."
"Really?"
Zhou Yan's eyes suddenly lit up.
He had long coveted the Saint Venerables of the Myriad Swords Sect.
However, reaching the Saint Venerable realm was too difficult.
Even with the help of pills, it was not realistic.
Now, if he could pre-emptively obtain a pill or increase his cultivation by a sliver, he would be one step closer to the Saint Venerable realm.
"Hahaha, of course it's true. How could Zhao lie to you?" Zhao San said with a faint smile.
Then, after a moment of contemplation, he continued, "By the way, Zhou Yan, since you've come to Black Demon Island for the training assessment, you should have some understanding of our Black Demon Island by now."
"Mm."
Zhou Yan nodded and said, "It is said that the Island Master of Black Demon Island is a Saint Venerable expert, and within Black Demon Island, there is a secret spirit vein!"
"Not bad!"
Zhao San nodded with satisfaction. "The spirit vein on Black Demon Island was personally set up by the founding ancestor of the Black Demon Sect a thousand years ago. This spirit vein gathers the essence of spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius and is extremely beneficial for cultivation."
"Not only that, but the quality of this spirit vein has also reached the superior grade. It's a pity that spirit veins of this quality are truly rare!"
As he spoke, Zhao San sighed, with a hint of regret.
"Oh?"
Zhou Yan asked curiously, "Elder Zhao, what is the grade of this spirit vein?"
"This spirit vein has appeared twice in the history of our Black Demon Island. The first time was a thousand years ago, when the founding ancestor of our Black Demon Sect accidentally discovered it and led his followers to occupy this spirit vein!"
"However, even with this spirit vein, our founding ancestor of the Black Demon Sect was still unable to develop it."
"Therefore, this spirit vein has remained in its current state, with no improvements whatsoever!"
Zhao San shook his head, a hint of regret in his tone.
After all, possessing this spirit vein would mean that their Black Demon Sect had hope of advancing to the Saint Venerable realm.
It was just that Black Demon Island was a dead end.
"Then what about the second spirit vein?"
Zhou Yan's eyes flickered as he pressed on, "Could it be that the experts of the Myriad Swords Sect had already conquered this Black Demon Island at that time?"
"Of course not!"
Zhao San shook his head and said, "At that time, our founding ancestor of the Black Demon Sect was traveling outside and was pursued by enemies, suffering severe injuries."
"Fortunately, he was saved by the Island Master of Black Demon Island. Otherwise, he would certainly not have survived today."
"And after he recovered from his injuries, he was determined to repay the kindness and left behind this spirit vein!"
"This spirit vein was obtained from a secret realm at the cost of all his savings!"
Zhao San said slowly, "It's a pity that a thousand years have passed, and our Black Demon Sect has not produced another Saint Venerable expert..."
"I see!"