408: The crisis of Xuanqing

Buzz~

Deep within Plum Ridge.

Before the azure giant stone.

Azure light flowed.

Not long after.

The figures of Zhou Xiuyuan and the other three emerged from the azure stone.

"How is it?"

Zhou Xiutong's eyes lit up as she saw the four figures of Zhou Xiuyuan appear, and she went to their side and asked.

"The situation is not good."

Zhou Xiuyuan's expression was solemn as he shook his head.

In the Secret Realm.

One sword had subdued Xu Yunce.

The two families had initially established contact.

They exchanged a lot of information.

Among them was news of the Nancang Domain, which the two were very concerned about.

"The Nancang Domain is now controlled by the Blazing Fire Alliance."

"All the major and minor forces in the Domain have now submitted to the Blazing Fire Alliance."

"Only the Xuanqing Sect is barely holding on, retreating to Qingzhou with the Yuefu and Jiang Family, two forces that abandoned Guanghan Prefecture."

"However, now, the Blazing Fire Alliance has dispatched experts and has besieged Qingzhou for a long time. I'm afraid it won't last much longer."

Zhou Xiuyuan looked at Zhou Xiutong, whose expression had changed, and without hesitation, he relayed all the news about the Nancang Domain he had received from Xu Yunce to Zhou Xiutong.

Behind them, although Qi Dade and the other two were present, they did not know about the Nancang Domain, so they did not speak.

"How could this be..."

"Didn't the Six Directions Alliance get in touch with the Gao Family of the Litian Domain back then? How could the Nancang Domain fall into the hands of the Blazing Fire Alliance?"

Zhou Xiutong was a little lost in thought.

The Zhou Family's retreat into the Xuanming Realm was due to the intervention of a Venerable from the Gao Family of the Litian Domain.

Moreover, where did the Five Directions Alliance and the Tiannan Pavilion go? How could they let the Blazing Fire Alliance control an entire Domain?

The Blazing Fire Alliance, could it be the Bath of Fire Dao... Zhou Xiutong thought of many things.

"I don't know."

Zhou Xiuyuan shook his head. When it came to higher-level secrets, it was not something Xu Yunce could know.

Presumably, the three True Lord Old Ancestors of the Xu Family would not know either.

"Brother Shen, Junior Sister Yun..."

A rare trace of remembrance appeared in Zhou Xiuyuan's eyes.

In his mind, a distinguished Youth Cultivator and a playful figure appeared.

In this situation, he didn't know where the two of them would be.

Zhou Xiuyuan sighed softly in his heart.

But he couldn't do anything.

Although he was confident, he was only a Mid Golden Core Stage Cultivator, unable to participate among Nascent Soul True Lords.

"Revered Master."

Zhou Xiutong's heart grew heavier.

"I'm going to see the Old Ancestor."

Zhou Xiutong was uneasy, and her figure transformed into lightning, disappearing into Plum Ridge.

Zhou Xiuyuan's heart stirred, and he followed.

He had a personal friendship with Shen Xuanzhao and Yun Qingsi.

But the Xuanqing Sect was an ally of the Zhou Family.

True Lord Herun and the Old Ancestor were even old acquaintances.

Perhaps there would be a turn for the better.

The two left.

Qi Dade and the other two, meanwhile, were diligently processing the information they had obtained from Xu Yunce.

They compiled it into a book, inscribed it onto a Jade Slip, and sent it back to the Clan.

The three of them, however, still remained stationed in Plum Ridge... On the other side, in the Xuanyang Realm, Seven Stars Domain, Tianquan Prefecture.

"Ce'er."

Deep within the mountain range covered by a Formation.

A young, pale blue figure with a weak aura emerged from the azure light.

"What happened?"

"Did you encounter an ambush?"

The Second Ancestor of the Xu Family asked in a deep voice.

His expression was somewhat vexed.

He had thought that with Xu Yunce's abilities, even if there was a change, he would be able to retreat safely.

But now it seemed he had underestimated the shamelessness of the other side.

The Xu Family almost lost a Genius Disciple.

"No."

"There was only one person. He defeated me with one sword strike."

Xu Yunce spoke with difficulty.

Whoosh!

As Xu Yunce's words fell.

The expressions of several Golden Core Cultivators following the Second Ancestor of the Xu Family changed slightly.

Their eyes were filled with disbelief.

They had all witnessed Xu Yunce's strength.

Even ordinary Late Golden Core Stage Cultivators might not be his match.

How could he be defeated by one person in a single move?

Unless that person was no longer in the Golden Core Realm.

"One sword..."

The Second Ancestor of the Xu Family's expression changed slightly.

"Tell me in detail."

Xu Yunce's heart stirred, and he transmitted his voice to the Second Ancestor of the Xu Family.

The Second Ancestor of the Xu Family's eyes flickered.

"Venerable..."

Only a Venerable or a force with a Venerable overseeing it could cultivate such a person.

"Ce'er, you did very well."

Joy filled the eyes of the Second Ancestor of the Xu Family. To be able to connect with a Soul Transformation force from another world was beyond their expectations...

Xuanming Realm, Azure Dragon Domain, Tianning Peaks.

Lightning and sword light, one after another, merged into the clouds and mist.

They stopped above the boundless Cangyuan River.

"Old Ancestor!"

Zhou Xiutong's tone was anxious.

Buzz~

An azure blue pearl leaped out from the Cangyuan River.

"Old Ancestor, there's a change in the Nancang Domain, Revered Master is in trouble..."

Seeing the azure blue pearl appear.

Zhou Xiutong spoke non-stop, relaying the news of the Nancang Domain word for word.

Beside her, Zhou Xiuyuan occasionally added a sentence.

Within the azure blue pearl.

The black serpent-shaped phantom listened quietly, without interrupting.

"Old Ancestor, I want to cross realms to help Revered Master."

"I've come specifically to ask for your assistance, Old Ancestor."

After Zhou Xiutong finished speaking, she bowed deeply towards the azure blue pearl.

Zhou Xiuyuan's heart stirred, but he did not speak.

His strength was insufficient; going would not change anything.

"Have you thought it through?"

From within the precious bead, a low voice sounded.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

A look of surprise and joy flashed in Zhou Xiutong's eyes.

She had only intended to try, but she didn't expect the Old Ancestor to actually have a way.

Within the precious bead.

Mo Xuan pondered. With this newly discovered Secret Realm passage.

Sending Zhou Xiutong over should be feasible, but this Secret Realm might completely collapse.

Moreover.

Only Zhou Family Disciples could go. At critical moments, he could intervene.

With many years of friendship, if possible, he naturally wouldn't sit by and watch True Lord Herun fall.

"Good."

From within the precious bead, a voice sounded.

"Take this set of Magic Treasure."

At this moment.

A young, handsome figure appeared above the Cangyuan River.

"Father."

"Elder Uncle."

Zhou Xiutong and Zhou Xiuyuan greeted him.

In Zhou Leren's hand appeared a palm-sized jade ring covered with profound patterns.

He handed it to Zhou Xiutong.

Within the jade ring.

An armored figure holding a several-zhang-long azure dragon scale halberd stood silently.

This mustard seed ring was acquired through a transaction with the Great Buddha Temple.

It was used to store this set of Magic Treasure.

An ordinary Storage Pouch could not withstand that power.

"Father, I..."

Zhou Xiutong felt a bit apologetic. She had made a decision privately, without consulting her father.

Yet, Zhou Leren still supported her.

"Go."

"Respecting teachers and valuing the Dao is also a Clan rule."

"Do not disregard the Clan's teachings."

Zhou Leren said softly.

"I will follow Father's teachings."

Zhou Xiutong hung the jade ring on her waist and bowed respectfully.

"Xiutong..."

Zhou Xiuyuan was silent for a moment, then spoke to Zhou Xiutong.

"Brother, I know."

Zhou Xiutong turned around and nodded.

"Thank you."

Zhou Xiuyuan took a step back and bowed seriously.

"Let's go."

At the bottom of the Cangyuan River, the Giant Black Beast moved slightly.

Zhou Xiutong's figure disappeared.

Deep within Plum Ridge.

A powerful pressure emanated from the Void Realm.

"Stabilize."

The voice came from above the Nine Heavens.

Heaven and earth fell silent.

"Go."

Mo Xuan's voice entered Zhou Xiutong's ears.

A figure emerged from the Void Realm, transformed into lightning, and rushed into the azure stone.

Boom!

The azure stone shattered. The power exceeding the Realm's capacity caused the Mei Ling Secret Realm to begin collapsing.

However, this collapsing force was forcefully halted by a powerful spatial energy.

In the Void Realm.

A several-thousand-zhang-long Black Giant Serpent coiled and stood in the Void Realm.

Its enormous snake eyes emitted an indescribable fluctuation.

Boom!

The collapse of the Mei Ling Secret Realm became increasingly unstoppable.

Within the enormous snake eyes, the spatial energy grew thicker and thicker.

Within the shattered Plum Ridge, lightning flashed and disappeared, instantly arriving at the entrance to the Seven Stars Domain in the Xuanyang Realm.

Boom!

Another violent tremor came, and the Mei Ling Secret Realm completely collapsed.

At the same time.

The lightning merged into the azure light.

"Hoo~"

In the Void Realm, the Giant Black Beast sighed with relief.

If not for his cultivation Breakthrough, Zhou Xiutong, carrying the dragon emperor set, might not have been able to pass smoothly.

The Black Giant Serpent disappeared into the Void Realm.

Deep within Plum Ridge.

Qi Dade and the other two only felt a huge pressure, followed by the collapse of the azure stone entrance.

Then, they found Yao Beasts appearing out of thin air in Plum Ridge.

"This, this, this..."

"Brother, aren't these the Yao Beasts from the Secret Realm? How did they all come out?"

"Also, such a large Secret Realm, how did it suddenly disappear?"

Third Elder Miao pointed at the shattered azure stone and the bewildered Yao Beasts, his eyes dazed.

"Idiot!"