573: Chapter 573 The Mysterious Spy: As Conspiracy Unfolds, the Dean Must Take Action

Liu Lian and Lin Xiao's two streaks of Sword Light cut through the sky of the Qingyun Realm. They didn't stop, charging directly towards the main peak of Kunlun Immortal Mountain.

On the Immortal Mountain, Li Heng was in the great hall, observing the students' situations everywhere with a Formation Plate.

Xie Wangsheng reported, "Dean, the detection Formation has been successfully activated, covering an area of ten thousand li."

"Nine energy fluctuations, very strong."

"They are in the Extreme West Rift Valley, and deep within the Northern Glacier."

"The fluctuations resemble realm ruins energy, but are even more powerful."

Li Heng nodded. He looked at the Formation Plate, his expression unchanged.

At this moment, two streaks of Sword Light landed steadily in front of the hall. Liu Lian and Lin Xiao hurried in.

"Dean!" Liu Lian called out.

"Liu Lian, Lin Xiao," Li Heng said.

Xie Wangsheng looked at the two of them, then at Li Heng. He noticed their complexions weren't good.

"How were the investigation results?" Li Heng asked.

Liu Lian's breathing was a bit ragged. He suppressed his emotions. "Dean, I saw that Seal in the Extreme West."

"A massive altar, forged from black rock, covered in runes."

"In the center of the altar, there was a cocoon-like object."

"That thing was dozens of zhang high, like the heart of a giant beast. Its surface was also covered in runes, glowing red."

"It devoured the surrounding vitality, like a bottomless pit."

Lin Xiao nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Li Heng listened, picking up a peanut from the table and shelling it. "What's inside the cocoon-like object?"

Liu Lian recalled that glance, a chill running down his spine.

"I tried to probe with my Divine Sense, but as soon as my Divine Sense got close..." He paused.

"The runes on the cocoon-like object lit up."

"Two scarlet lights opened from above it."

"They were a pair of enormous eyes, without pupils, only blood-red."

"They locked onto my Divine Sense, and an extreme chill invaded my Sea of Consciousness."

Liu Lian's hands clenched as he spoke.

"I immediately severed the connection and fled. That thing, the existence within the Seal, has already awakened."

He finished speaking. The hall fell silent.

Xie Wangsheng's face paled slightly. This description was too terrifying.

Li Heng didn't say a word. He just put the peanut in his mouth and chewed a few times.

"Lin Xiao, what about you?" Li Heng asked.

Lin Xiao stepped forward. His expression was also solemn.

"I went deep into the Northern Glacier. Beneath the ice and snow, there was an ancient and powerful aura."

"There's a massive crack at the bottom of the glacier, and the surrounding ice layers are covered in runes, a Seal."

"My Sword Intent touched the runes and was repelled by a violent energy."

"The ice layers cracked, and I saw below the rift."

Lin Xiao paused. He looked at Li Heng, then at Liu Lian.

"A colossal shadow was wriggling."

"It wasn't ice or snow; it was a living creature. A gigantic shadow, its end out of sight."

"It was sealed beneath the ice, unable to move."

Lin Xiao's voice was very low.

"I only took one look and felt an immense pressure. It was far more powerful than the monster in Pan Tao Garden."

"From the depths of the Seal, a strong malice emanated from that shadow. That malice was like an abyss, wanting to swallow everything."

"I didn't hesitate and immediately fled."

After Lin Xiao finished, Liu Lian also nodded. He sensed the solemn mood conveyed by Lin Xiao.

Li Heng looked at the two of them, then at the flashing red dots on the Formation Plate.

"Alright, I understand," Li Heng said. His voice was very calm.

Xie Wangsheng frowned. "Dean, have that cocoon-like object and shadow already awakened?"

"If they break through the Seal, the Qingyun Realm will be in chaos."

Liu Lian nodded. "That cocoon-like object seems to be only one opportunity away from coming out."

Lin Xiao added, "The shadow beneath the glacier is deeply sealed, but its power is truly immense."

Li Heng stood up. He walked to the Formation Plate and gently tapped it with his finger.

"It seems these 'Kings' are restless," he said in a flat tone.

"Since they want to come out, then let them come out."

At these words, Xie Wangsheng, Liu Lian, and Lin Xiao were all stunned.

"Dean, what does this mean?" Xie Wangsheng asked.

Li Heng turned and looked at them. The corner of his mouth curved slightly.

"It means that Kunlun Academy's practical combat class is about to be upgraded."

"Not to clear out mutated creatures, but to directly face these 'Kings'."

Liu Lian and Lin Xiao's hearts skipped a beat. Directly facing those terrifying existences?

"Dean, those things are not to be trifled with," Lin Xiao said.

"Just probing with Divine Sense almost resulted in a backlash," Liu Lian added.

Li Heng waved his hand. "What you perceived was only the surface of the Seal. You haven't touched their true power."

"However, now you have."

He looked at the three of them. "The students of the Body Refining System are currently cleaning up the battlefield outside the Immortal Mountain."

"Fang Yuan and Frieren are still handling the aftermath in the Bermuda Triangle. Gao Ningning is still doing Alchemy in the Pill Department."

"Now, Xie Wangsheng, continue to control the Formation and monitor their movements."

"Liu Lian, Lin Xiao." Li Heng looked at the two of them.

"Go and call Chen Pingan, Lu Miaomiao, Wu Gang, and the others back."

"Notify all Core Disciples above the Golden Core Stage to gather."

"This time, our Kunlun Academy is going to have a big party."

As Li Heng spoke, a hint of excitement actually appeared on his face.

Xie Wangsheng's mind was in turmoil. A big party? This was practically sending them to their deaths.

But he looked at Li Heng, then at Liu Lian and Lin Xiao.

Liu Lian and Lin Xiao exchanged glances; they understood Li Heng's meaning. This was no joke.

They were going to directly eliminate those 'Kings'!

"Yes, Dean!" Liu Lian and Lin Xiao responded in unison.

They turned and left, their steps even more hurried than when they arrived.

Xie Wangsheng hesitated. "Dean, do I need to reinforce the Formation?"

Li Heng shook his head. "No need. If they want to come out, let them. We'll be waiting for them."

"You just keep a close eye on their positions."

After Li Heng finished speaking, he walked to the center of the great hall. He raised his head and looked towards the peak of the Immortal Mountain.

"Finally, some decent opponents," he muttered to himself.

His voice was light, yet it carried a confidence that even the collapse of heaven and earth could not shake.

...

Before long, Liu Lian and Lin Xiao returned with Chen Pingan, Lu Miaomiao, Wu Gang, and all the other Core Disciples above the Golden Core Stage, gathered in front of the main peak's great hall.

Chen Pingan and the others' battle armor was still stained with blood, and their breathing was a little heavy.

Lu Miaomiao, seeing Liu Lian and Lin Xiao's serious expressions, realized the situation was not simple.

"What's wrong? Liu Lian, Lin Xiao, why did the Dean call us?" Chen Pingan asked.

Liu Lian looked at him, his expression grave.

"The Dean said, there's a big job."

Lin Xiao continued, "Those 'Kings' in the Seals are about to emerge."

"This time, we're going to have a big game with them."

At these words, all the Disciples fell silent.

Wu Gang clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming. The Battle Intent of the Body Refining System was ignited.

Li Heng walked out of the great hall. He looked at the group of students.

"Very good, everyone is here," Li Heng said.

"Now, tell everyone about the situation you investigated earlier," he gestured to Liu Lian and Lin Xiao.

Liu Lian and Lin Xiao once again relayed their findings, word for word, to everyone.

Hearing about the cocoon-like object's blood-red eyes and the giant shadow wriggling beneath the glacier, the Disciples' expressions changed.

They knew the Qingyun Realm was dangerous, but they hadn't expected the danger to be this severe.

"Dean, do we really have to..." A Disciple's voice trembled.

Li Heng interrupted him. "It's not 'do we have to', it's 'must'."

"These things are the Guixu Organization's ultimate trump card."

"Once they emerge, the Qingyun Realm will be completely lost, and Earth will suffer as well."

"Therefore, we must nip them in the bud here."

When Li Heng said this, his tone was calm, yet filled with an undeniable power.

He looked at the group of Disciples, some nervous, some excited, some frightened, but all standing rigidly straight.

"Now, I command!" Li Heng's voice echoed throughout the entire main peak.

"All Core Disciples, immediately head to the Extreme West Rift Valley!"

"Chen Pingan, Lu Miaomiao, Wu Gang, you Body Refining System members, are responsible for the main assault; dismantle that cocoon-like object for me."

"Liu Lian, Lin Xiao, you Sword Cultivators, are responsible for cutting off all escape routes, ensuring they cannot flee."

"Xie Wangsheng, switch your detection Formation to a strangulation Formation. Be ready to assist at any time."

"Other Disciples, be responsible for external support, preventing any stragglers."

"Remember, this is Kunlun Academy's graduation assessment."

"Those who pass, I will give you a grand gift."

As Li Heng spoke, he waved his hand.

"Depart!"

With his command, all the Disciples moved.

They no longer hesitated.

"Dean, what about you?" Liu Lian asked.

Li Heng smiled. He took out his phone and glanced at it.

"I have to go meet that old fellow beneath the glacier."

He turned, and his figure disappeared at the entrance of the great hall.

The Disciples looked at each other. They knew that an unprecedented fierce battle was about to begin.

Kunlun Immortal Mountain, in the hands of this new master, was about to completely overturn the entire Qingyun Realm!