46: The Threat from the Ancient Abyss

After Gu Zheng bandaged Lin Jing's wounds, everyone rested for an hour on the Dao Comprehension Plaza.

Once Lu Xingchen recovered his Qi to its Peak state, the scenery suddenly changed.

A white light flashed, and everyone arrived at the Secret Realm entrance.

Lin Tian immediately led the Seven Peak Masters to greet them.

Lin Tian said solemnly, "How was it? Any Harvest?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, "The Harvest was pretty good."

Ning Feng hastily said, "It wasn't just 'pretty good'! Sect Master, let me tell you, all of the Five Elements Sect's Disciples who entered the Secret Realm this time were wiped out by Lu Xingchen. Not a single one was left!"

Hearing this, Lin Tian and the Seven Peak Masters were all somewhat shocked.

The Five Elements Sect and Lingxiao Sect had long been at odds, and in previous conflicts, it could be said that each had their victories.

But to completely annihilate an opponent like Lu Xingchen did, that had truly never happened before.

Even Lin Xu couldn't do it!

Lin Tian asked in a deep voice, "Lu Xingchen, is what Ning Feng said true?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and chuckled, "It was just luck."

Receiving an affirmative answer, Lin Tian's heart trembled, and the look in his eyes towards Lu Xingchen softened considerably.

The other Seven Peak Masters also looked at Lu Xingchen with surprise.

Lin Tian laughed loudly, "Hahaha! Well done! Lu Xingchen, you really gave me a huge surprise! You can all keep the things you obtained from this Secret Realm trip; there's no need to hand them over."

"These things were hard-earned by you, and only in your hands can they unleash their greatest value."

Hearing this, the seven Chief Disciples were all delighted and said in unison, "Thank you, Sect Master!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Sect Master, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Lin Tian chuckled, "You are the greatest contributor to this battle. Just say whatever it is. As long as it's not too excessive, I will grant your request."

Lu Xingchen said softly, "It's just that the hunyuan umbrella you lent me was very useful. Could you give it to me?"

This matter had to be brought up.

That mysterious woman was still Seal-ed inside the hunyuan umbrella; he couldn't possibly hand her over as well, could he?

Hearing this, Lin Tian frowned.

The hunyuan umbrella was his personal Spiritual Artifact, a profound grade high-rank item, capable of greatly enhancing his combat power.

To just give it away for nothing, he was a little reluctant.

Seeing Lin Tian's expression, Lu Xingchen hastily said, "I won't take your item for free. I can exchange it with ten profound rank low grade Spiritual Artifacts and ten profound rank low grade Martial Skills."

These items were all obtained by Lu Xingchen from the enemies he defeated, but he had no use for them himself. Rather than auctioning them off, it was more practical to use them to exchange for the hunyuan umbrella, a Spiritual Artifact that would enhance his own combat power.

Hearing this, Lin Tian was greatly surprised.

"Lu Xingchen, just how many benefits did you gain in the Chuyuan Secret Realm?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "That, cannot be said. I wonder if the Sect Master is willing to exchange with me?"

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "The items you've offered far exceed the value of the hunyuan umbrella. With these Spiritual Artifacts and Martial Skills in hand, the overall strength of the Lingxiao Sect will greatly increase. How about this, I'll only take half. What do you think?"

Lu Xingchen said softly, "There's no need, Sect Master, please take all of them. The Lingxiao Sect has bestowed upon me the grace of teaching the Dao, so it's only right for me to give back to the Lingxiao Sect."

"Hahaha, Lu Xingchen, you are truly a man of character! In that case, I will accept them all."

Lu Xingchen waved his sleeve, and ten Spiritual Artifacts and ten Martial Skills appeared on the ground.

Hearing Lu Xingchen say it was one thing; seeing so many Spiritual Artifacts with one's own eyes was another.

The Disciples and Peak Masters present were all incredibly shocked.

"Damn, Boss really took out so many Spiritual Artifacts! I thought he was just joking."

"This is what Lu Xingchen deserves. We were able to return safely this time, all thanks to Lu Xingchen alone."

"Junior Brother Lu really got rich in one fell swoop."

"He's even willing to give back to the Sect. If it were me, I'd honestly be a bit reluctant."

Lin Tian didn't inspect them and directly put the items into his Storage Ring.

Lu Xingchen could say such words; he believed in Lu Xingchen's character.

Lin Tian was about to lead everyone back to the Sect when Gu Yuan, the Sect Master of the Five Elements Sect, suddenly rushed over with the Five Elements Sect's high-ranking members.

More than a dozen Great Martial Master Realm Experts surrounded everyone.

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "Gu Yuan, what brings you here?"

There was an uncontrollable anger in Gu Yuan's voice.

"Lin Tian, none of our Five Elements Sect's five Disciples who entered the Chuyuan Secret Realm this time have returned. Can you give me an explanation?"

Hearing this, Lin Tian felt incredibly pleased.

Old thief Gu Yuan, you have your day too!

The Five Elements Sect's elite Disciples were annihilated, and the younger generation was directly cut off. How could they compete with our Lingxiao Sect in the future?

Lu Xingchen, well done!

But his expression remained serious, and he said in a deep voice, "The Chuyuan Secret Realm is full of dangers; deaths and injuries are normal. If your own Disciples died, why come looking for our Lingxiao Sect?"

Gu Yuan's face darkened, and he finally couldn't hold back.

"You're spouting nonsense! I've already received news that all of our Five Elements Sect's Disciples were killed by your Lingxiao Sect! All of them were killed by Lu Xingchen!"

When Lu Xingchen killed Qin Hao, it was on the Dao Comprehension Plaza, and Disciples from the other three Sects all witnessed it, so it was not surprising that the news spread.

Lin Tian said in a deep voice, "So what? Your Five Elements Sect's Disciples were simply not strong enough and were killed by Lu Xingchen; that's how it should be. If Lu Xingchen had been weaker, it would have been him who died."

Gu Yuan's face was as gloomy as water.

"Lin Tian, hand over Lu Xingchen, and our two Sects still have a chance to coexist peacefully. Otherwise, the two Sects will immediately go to war!"

Lin Tian scoffed, "When have our two Sects ever been peaceful? Gu Yuan, you allow your Five Elements Sect to encircle and kill Lin Xu, but you don't allow our Lingxiao Sect to kill your Disciples?"

"Lu Xingchen is the Saint of the Lingxiao Sect; I will definitely protect him. If you want to start a war, then come on!"

Lu Xingchen gave a thumbs-up in his heart.

His Sect Master was truly domineering!

For his own safety, he didn't hesitate to provoke a war between the two Sects.

For a moment, Lu Xingchen's favorability towards him greatly increased.

"You!"

Gu Yuan was choked, his fists clenching and unclenching, making a fierce decision.

The high-ranking members of the Five Elements Sect beside him all took out their weapons, ready to fight at any moment.

The Seven Peak Masters of the Lingxiao Sect were also on high alert.

Five minutes later, Gu Yuan finally patted his clothes and turned to leave.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to utter a threat.

"Lin Tian, Lu Xingchen, our Five Elements Sect has noted this debt. There will be a day when we will repay it twofold!"

Watching the Five Elements Sect's people leave, Lu Xingchen slowly breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his hands to Lin Tian, "Thank you, Sect Master, for saving my life! I, Lu Xingchen, will definitely repay this kindness."