172: The undercurrent in Hongwu City

“How did Qin Yang comprehend it?”

Lin Xiaoer looked at the prompt before her, her mood as turbulent as the rolling sea of clouds beside her.

Even Lin Xuan, as the Sword Emperor, had not comprehended the Sword Immortal of Wine's class change path.

Qin Yang, an outsider, had actually helped her unlock the class change quest with just a never-before-seen poem?

This couldn't be a coincidence, could it?

Could it be that he had received guidance from some Senior?

But in this world, who understood sword-type Professionals better than Lin Xuan?

Lin Xiaoer's thoughts raced, and she looked up at the sky, her pupils contracting instantly.

Could it be... he had come into contact with a Transcendent Tier person?

Thinking of the words “Transcendent Tier”, Lin Xiaoer's heart couldn't help but race.

If the Emperor Tier was the Peak of the Human World.

Then the “Transcendent Tier” meant stepping onto the path of immortality.

Historically, there were indeed records of “Emperor Transcendent”.

But Transcendent Tier Professionals had never publicly appeared.

These people had reached a higher Realm; not to say omniscient and omnipotent, but they certainly had a thorough understanding of all types of Professions.

If Qin Yang could come into contact with them, then knowing the Sword Immortal of Wine's class change method was not surprising.

“I just don't know whether the existence he contacted is good or evil.”

Lin Xiaoer sighed, a worried look appearing in her eyes.

Although it was just a guess, she was largely convinced in her heart that there was a Transcendent Tier big shot behind Qin Yang.

Immortals and gods also had good and bad distinctions.

Transcendent Tier existences would not help Mortals for no reason.

But since Qin Yang didn't make it clear, she couldn't ask.

“I hope the other party is benevolent... I also need to redouble my efforts to complete my class change as soon as possible and break into the Emperor Tier.”

Lin Xiaoer let out a long sigh and sent a message to Qin Yang, the text changing from its previous cute style.

“Class change quest initiated. Thank Senior for me.”

“What Senior?”

“Even if he helped you comprehend it, there's no need to mess up the seniority, right?”

In the Qin Family courtyard, Qin Yang looked at his phone, feeling bewildered.

Twenty days later.

Jingming City, Demon Ant Dungeon.

On a high platform in a certain part of the underground palace, wisps of smoke rose.

Ye Qiuning, wrapped in an apron, stood by the outdoor barbecue grill, skillfully brushing her secret sauce onto rows of sizzling grilled meat.

Chu Mengxuan, on the other hand, held a small fan, fanning the barbecue grill beside her, her delicate nose already somewhat blackened by the smoke.

“Qiu Ning, is it really okay for us to do this? BBQ in a Secret Realm?”

Chu Mengxuan glanced down at the platform, a little unable to accept her current state.

Sword Spirit Hui Yue was leading a group of Blood Scythe Mantises, fighting fiercely with giant Demon Ants, while their masters were having a barbecue on the side?

Looking at the entire world, no one entered a Secret Realm like this!

“Taste it for saltiness.”

Ye Qiuning handed over a skewer of grilled meat and said, “What's wrong with this? Do you feel bad for Hui Yue? Or do you feel disrespectful to the demon beasts?”

“Neither... I just feel like I'm completely slacking off.”

Chu Mengxuan said, taking a bite of the skewer: “A little salty.”

The Demon Ant Dungeon was one of the most dangerous Secret Realms in Yangzhou, with an entry Rank of 32.

The entire Secret Realm was a complex underground palace, where Professionals not only had to face intricate mazes but also the siege of Demon Ants.

These demon beasts were covered in hard carapaces, incredibly strong, agile, and possessed an unimaginable number. Once surrounded, one would fall into endless combat.

Even Rank 50 Professionals dared not easily set foot in this Secret Realm.

The Demon Ant army, with its high attack, high defense, high movement speed, and endless numbers, could exhaust anyone to death.

However, after the three women entered the dungeon, it was a different scene.

The silver Hui Yues Fire had the ability to burn the spirit.

Those high-attack, high-defense Demon Ants, as long as they touched a bit of it, would instantly lose their connection with the Ant Queen, becoming sluggish and slow.

No matter how many Demon Ants came, when they reached the three women, they would turn into a scattered mess, losing their most terrifying discipline.

At this point, it was He Zhiyi's summoned beasts' turn to appear.

Blood Scythe Mantises, Poison Spear Killer Bees, Gold-Devouring Worms.

Various insect-type summoned beasts were overwhelming, sweeping through everything. Chu Mengxuan, the main force, didn't even need to make a move.

And under the investigation of the “Elven Keen Eye,” the three women also found the Secret Realm's core.

That was an underground palace square.

No matter how fast the three women cleared monsters.

Demon Ants would gather from all directions.

Providing large amounts of experience, it was simply endless.

When they first arrived at the dungeon, the three women would still be on alert on the high platform, but later they became more and more relaxed.

Where they were, the demon beasts simply couldn't get up, so the three women became bolder and bolder.

From taking turns on alert to not being on alert at all.

Yesterday they were having a snack, fruit, and tea party, and today they were having an outdoor barbecue.

It wasn't that Chu Mengxuan couldn't relax; she just felt that she had almost zero role on this trip.

On the monster-fighting side, with Ye Qiuning's Hui Yue as the main force and He Zhiyi's insect swarm as support, there was nothing for her to do.

On the barbecue side, Ye Qiuning was still in charge of cooking, and He Zhiyi was busy preparing tea and cutting fruit.

And she could only hold a small fan to fan the flames and taste for saltiness.

Just as she was thinking this, a prompt appeared before her eyes.

【You have leveled up to Rank 35.】

【All attributes +5.】

【Obtained 10 free attribute points.】

“Leveled up again, this is simply being carried...”

Chu Mengxuan sighed, realizing for the first time how useless she was.

While the three girls were leveling up leisurely.

The three old foxes of the Qin Family were also playing a big game.

Inside Qin Chuan's office.

Qin Yang placed a stack of names on the coffee table.

“This is a list of everyone Luo Fan has contacted in the past month. Some people in the Dragon Pavilion Guild are also preparing to switch sides.”

Qin Chuan looked at the list, his brows furrowed, and sighed: “I'm fed up. The Dragon Pavilion Guild's benefits are already good enough, aren't these people satisfied?”

Qin Feng said: “The Yansheng Division has a federal background, so it's considered an iron rice bowl.”

“What, Professionals still want an iron rice bowl?” Qin Chuan shook his head helplessly: “Then don't Awaken in the first place.”

“Dad, not everyone is as competitive as you.”

Qin Yang smiled wryly and shook his head.

He understood those guild members who wanted to switch sides.

Although Professionals ventured through mountains of blades and seas of fire, who didn't hope for a stable life?

As long as they had no intention of harming Dragon Pavilion, Qin Yang could let them go.

But some people would not receive this treatment.

Luo Fan had contacted many guild leaders during this time, asking them to choose between the Dragon Pavilion Guild and the Yansheng Division.

Most guilds maintained a neutral stance.

A few particularly loyal guilds also sternly rejected Luo Fan.

However, quite a few people still sided with the Yansheng Division.

Tian Ba, Black Flood Dragon, Crazy Blade, Tengyun... these big shots not only chose to take a side.

They also participated in Luo Fan's “Dragon Slaying” plan.

Taking actual action, they stood on the opposite side of Dragon Pavilion.

For them, Qin Yang already had an idea: “I think it's time for a purge, lest they stab us in the back when we expand outwards.”

Qin Chuan nodded, a ruthless glint in his eyes: “I think it's fine. Dragon Pavilion hasn't shown its might for too long; these people have forgotten how we came to power.”

Qin Feng also agreed and asked Qin Yang: “If we're going to do it, we have to do it thoroughly. When do you plan to make your move?”

Qin Yang said: “During the Professional League, at the Yangzhou qualifiers.”

“Qualifiers?”

Qin Chuan and Qin Yang exchanged glances.

Qin Yang said: “The location for these qualifiers has been set in Cangxuan City. Luo Fan wants to challenge the Qin Family in the competition to show his strength, and people from Tian Ba and Black Flood Dragon will go to support him.”

Qin Feng snapped his fingers: “I get it. You want to take advantage of their absence to carry out a big purge in Hongwu City.”

“As expected of my son, ruthless enough!”

Qin Chuan nodded in praise, then had some doubts: “But if I don't go to Cangxuan City, will they become suspicious?”

Qin Yang smiled and said: “I've already prepared for this.”

With that, he waved his hand.

Two figures immediately appeared in the office.

One was tall, with saber-like eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

The other was slender, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his gaze cunning.

“Holy crap!”

Seeing these two, the two Qin Family brothers were stunned.

They actually saw themselves in a place other than a mirror!