Yes, Zhang Tongtong had indeed figured everything out, but what she needed to do now was to distance herself from the situation.

After all, given her supposed identity and knowledge, it would be impossible for her to know all of this. If word got out, the treasure she possessed would be exposed, and she wouldn't be able to keep it.

Zhang Yiyi, on the other hand, was different. She had a master who was the strongest figure in this world. Even if she casually claimed she had overheard something from Jiang Heng, a true saint, no one would doubt her.

So, at this moment, Zhang Tongtong had no intention of taking credit for herself. In fact, she was more than willing to give all the credit and favors to Zhang Yiyi.

The prerequisite, however, was that everyone must believe that Zhang Yiyi was the one who first discovered the secret of the five bronze fragments.

"It seems you don't intend to let Senior Brother Mo know?"

Hearing her cousin's voice transmission, Zhang Yiyi was a little surprised but quickly responded, "If you're sure it's not a problem, just tell me how you need me to cooperate."

Whatever the reason, even her cousin didn't want Mo Yan involved, and Zhang Yiyi was fine with that.

"I'll tell you everything I know, but everyone must think that you're the one who first uncovered the truth. It has nothing to do with me."

Zhang Tongtong didn't hesitate and laid out the conditions directly.

"So, you want me to take the blame for you?"

Zhang Yiyi quickly caught on to what was going on.

It seemed her cousin was hiding a secret, carefully protecting it and herself.

By choosing to push her forward to take the blame, Zhang Yiyi guessed it was probably because her master, a great saint, would provide enough backing to handle the situation.

In just a moment, Zhang Yiyi didn't mind being used by Zhang Tongtong, as long as the things her cousin knew were valuable enough for her to take the blame.

"Whether it's taking the blame depends on how you see it."

Zhang Tongtong explained honestly, "Those bronze fragments are indeed keys to a certain place. Each person can only take one. So aside from what we need, there are three left that you can use to gain considerable favor. The benefits are clear, but whether you do it is up to you."

"It seems that if I don't agree, Mo Yan would be your second choice?"

Zhang Yiyi asked, this time avoiding the term 'taking the blame.'

"That's right. But unless absolutely necessary, I really don't want to work with Senior Brother Mo."

Zhang Tongtong didn't hide anything. "After all, although that place holds a great opportunity for us, it's also extremely dangerous. Given that it's rare to have a companion, I hope mine not only has the strongest combat power but also is someone I can rely on."

In one sentence, she subtly revealed a lot of information.

It seemed that while Mo Yan's cultivation was enough to qualify for the bronze key, his character was less trustworthy.

Someone like that wouldn't integrate well into a team and would only cause conflicts, increasing the danger. It would be all harm and no benefit.

So unless she had no other choice, Zhang Tongtong didn't want Mo Yan dragging them down. She wasn't just determined to seize this great opportunity; she also wanted to ensure she returned in one piece.

"Alright, I agree."

Zhang Yiyi, after listening, didn't hesitate any longer.

If it truly was a great opportunity as her cousin said, she definitely wanted to take a key and give it a shot. Besides, she also had no interest in having Mo Yan as a terrible teammate.

The two sisters quickly reached an agreement, and Zhang Tongtong withheld nothing, sharing everything she knew.

As for the final arrangements, that would be up to Zhang Yiyi.

The two communicated in secret for a while. Luckily, Mo Yan, overestimating himself, kept trying to take the bronze fragment and didn't return right away.

As for Yuan Ying, Chen Fan, and the others, though they realized the two sisters were secretly communicating, they just assumed it was about Mo Yan.

After all, matters within the same sect were best not discussed in front of outsiders like them.

This fortunate misunderstanding allowed Zhang Yiyi to quickly learn everything about the five bronze fragments without interruption. As for how Zhang Tongtong had found out, she didn't bother to ask.

Everyone had their own secrets and opportunities, so there was no need to dig too deep.

Once she learned the whole truth, Zhang Yiyi couldn't help but feel shocked.

It turned out that these five bronze fragments were keys to a trial ground called Yingtai. This trial ground wasn't only open to their world but also to many other large and small worlds.

As long as someone obtained a key, regardless of whether they were human, ghost, demon, or devil, they would be automatically transported there the moment the trial ground opened, no matter where they were.

The distribution of keys was entirely random. Some worlds had never had one, while in others, the keys might be buried in inaccessible places, leaving no chance for anyone to claim them.

In other words, just having five keys to Yingtai at once was already a great fortune.

Anyone who could enter Yingtai was undoubtedly one of the strongest in their respective worlds. Even without any additional benefits, the chance to clash with the strongest was a learning and training opportunity in itself.

Not to mention, the opportunities and rewards there would tempt anyone to take the risk!

Risk and reward always go hand in hand, and Zhang Yiyi fully agreed with her cousin's idea that the remaining three companions needed to be carefully chosen.

"Since you've all tried, I'll go take a look now."

Just as Mo Yan returned empty-handed, Zhang Yiyi began her action.

First, she needed to verify that her cousin's method of obtaining the key was indeed correct. Second, she needed to lay a solid foundation for taking the blame for her cousin.

She quickly flew to where the bronze fragments were and pretended to inspect one carefully.

In reality, Zhang Yiyi had already begun using the method Zhang Tongtong had taught her, gathering her spiritual consciousness to attack a specific spot on the bronze fragment.

Since the key wouldn't activate until Yingtai officially opened, which could be anywhere from 20 to 100 years later, only cultivators in the Foundation Establishment stage were eligible to claim the key.

Of course, once the trial ground opened, the person who merged with the key could advance to Golden Core or even Nascent Soul, and it wouldn't be a problem.

In other words, right now, the stronger a person's spiritual consciousness within the Foundation Establishment stage, the more likely they are to qualify and claim the key.

Zhang Yiyi was lucky. She had just recently succeeded in establishing her foundation in the secret realm, and her spiritual consciousness was exceptionally strong, so she had caught this opportunity at just the right time.

The moment she focused her consciousness on attacking, she immediately felt the bronze fragment respond as if it were eager to fly into her hands.

This result didn't surprise her. After all, her spiritual strength was already comparable to that of a Golden Core cultivator. If she couldn't claim a key, then no one else here had a chance.

Having confirmed the method worked, she quickly cut off her spiritual connection. After all, it wasn't time for her to take it just yet.