480: Need to pay extra

After thinking for a moment, Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Need to pay more!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu felt happy and hurriedly handed over a jade pendant.

"As long as it is within the sphere of influence of our Book Sword Vengeance Sect, as long as Brother Big Strong One presents this token, you can make any request you want!"

Lu Xingchen took the jade pendant, a hint of joy appearing on his Face.

"Hurry up and recover from your injuries! Don't bring these followers of yours; I can't look after so many people on my own."

Lu Yu nodded heavily: "Of course! I will dismiss them immediately. Brother Big Strong One only needs to bring me and Li Three."

A day passed by very quickly.

Lu Xingchen's three secret techniques had their cooldowns restored, and Lu Yu and Li Qingshan's injuries had completely healed.

Lu Yu said with a smile, "Brother Big Strong One, how about we get to know each other and share our abilities?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and said indifferently, "I don't need to introduce myself, right? You all saw the previous battle."

Yun Li gave Lu Xingchen plenty of Face and was the first to speak: "Yun Li, Saintess of the Thunder Prison Sect, Six-Star Martial Venerable, skilled in archery, and can provide fire suppression."

"Dongfang Yuqing, Saint of the Evil Soul Sect, Five-Star Martial Venerable, skilled in swordsmanship. After using 'Evil Soul Transformation,' my Realm can be raised to Ten-Star Martial Venerable."

As soon as Dongfang Yuqing said this, both Lu Yu and Li Qingshan were greatly shocked.

Lu Yu covered his mouth and said excitedly, "Wow, so you are Brother Dongfang! The most outstanding Genius of the Evil Soul Sect in a century! And given the degree of amplification of your Evil Soul Transformation, you have likely already successfully completed your first evil-attribute Battle Qi Awakening, right?"

"I'm so happy to be able to see the Immortal Master in person!"

After saying that, Lu Yu extended his right hand toward Dongfang Yuqing, looking at him with an expectant Face.

Dongfang Yuqing's mouth twitched; he was a bit unaccustomed to Lu Yu's enthusiasm, but he still extended his right hand.

The Book Sword Vengeance Sect developed by relying on support from everyone, having connections in both the black and white paths, so they were not repulsed by the Evil Soul Sect.

On the contrary, because of their ability to collect intelligence, Lu Yu knew more inside information about the Evil Soul Sect; it wasn't as heaven-defyingly atrocious as the Righteous Path Alliance propagated.

Dongfang Yuqing also knew this, which is why he dared to reveal his identity.

Retracting his right hand, Dongfang Yuqing looked at Li Qingshan and said indifferently, "Li Qingshan, if you mind that I am from the Evil Soul Sect, you can leave now."

Li Qingshan shook his head and said in a deep voice, "What's the problem with that? I am a Loose Cultivator; the Righteous Path Alliance cannot control me, and I have no dealings with the Evil Soul Sect. Brother Dongfang, your strength is so formidable, as long as you don't look down on me, that's fine. How could I dare to speak of leaving?"

This was Li Qingshan's true thought, and it was also the attitude of most people toward the Evil Soul Sect.

If it doesn't concern oneself, stay out of it. As long as the Evil Soul Sect didn't harm their own brothers, who would want to make enemies with them for no reason?

"Lu Yu, Saint of the Book Sword Vengeance Sect, Realm Six-Star Martial Venerable, combat power average. But I obtained the Legacy of the Bamboo Sea Sect, can use flute music to weaken the enemy's state, and am skilled in team fights."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

Although he didn't know how strong Lu Yu's flute music weakening effect was, this was a group debuff!

His "Curse Annihilation" could also cause weakening effects on the enemy, but it consumed a lot of Soul Power and was a single-target skill.

As for Lu Yu, once the flute music sounded, it weakened all enemy units within range.

His claim of being "skilled in team fights" was not just empty talk!

He was worthy of being the Saint cultivated with all the efforts of the Book Sword Vengeance Sect!

Li Qingshan was slightly stunned.

"Book Sword Vengeance Sect? How come I've never heard of it before?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly.

"Our Book Sword Vengeance Sect uses a membership system, only serving the upper echelons of powerful Sects, which means wealthy people. It's normal that you, a Loose Cultivator, haven't heard of us. However, considering that you and I both accepted the Four Great Mystic Sects' Legacy, after this trip to the Secret Realm, I can give you a Tier 3 membership status. But if you want to unlock more Advanced services, you will need to pay ( ● ω ● )."

Li Qingshan snorted softly.

"Sigh, it's really good to be rich!"

"Li Qingshan, Loose Cultivator, Six-Star Martial Venerable, obtained the Dao of the Blade Legacy from the Sword and Blade God Sect, can fight above one's Realm, combat power comparable to a Nine-Star Martial Venerable!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, not too surprised.

In the Martial Arts Convention, being able to fight above one's Realm was no big deal; for example, he was enough to crush an ordinary Ten-Star Martial Venerable.

As for Half-Saints, he hadn't fought one, so he didn't know.

The feeling Li Qingshan gave him could only be described as average, not as stunning as Lu Yu's ability.

Lu Xingchen waved his hand and chuckled, "Since that's the case, let's set off!"

Immediately, the five of them walked toward the gate of the Skeleton Empire together.

The same old routine; there was a defensive Spirit Formation guarding the gate.

That big shot didn't set up this Spirit Formation to protect this Secret Realm, but to filter out treasure hunters.

He had gone to great lengths to create the Skeleton Empire just to set up a test to filter for an inheritor for himself.

The tests inside the gate were even more dangerous; if one couldn't even break this Eighth-Grade Spirit Formation, there was no need to go in.

Seeing this Spirit Formation, Lu Yu spoke first: "This Spirit Formation is considered top-tier among Eighth-Grade Spirit Formations. According to my guess, one needs at least the strength of an Eight-Star Martial Venerable to break it. I'm afraid only if Brother Big Strong One and Brother Dongfang use their secret techniques can we get in."

Lu Xingchen waved his hand and chuckled, "No need! We have an Eighth-Grade Spirit Formation Master right here. Leave it to me!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu was shocked.

"Brother Big Strong One, if I remember correctly, you entered the Nine Elites based on the title of 'Pill King.' Just now you displayed powerful combat strength, and now you are telling me that you are also proficient in Spirit Formations?"

Lu Xingchen patted his shoulder and chuckled, "Give up the struggle, young man! You cannot imagine my strength!"

Lu Yu and Li Qingshan both gave him a thumbs up at the same time.

"Then you are amazing!"

Immediately, Lu Xingchen stopped talking nonsense, put his hands together, and a series of spirit seals flew out from his palms, then merged into the defensive Spirit Formation in front of him.

In less than three minutes, this defensive Spirit Formation was broken by him.

This wasn't difficult; destroying is far simpler than building.

But Lu Xingchen was surprised to find that this Eighth-Grade Spirit Formation was not isolated; behind it was connected to a Spirit Formation cluster, which could rebuild an Eighth-Grade defensive Spirit Formation every once in a while.

The complexity of this Spirit Formation cluster was no weaker than a Ninth-Grade Spirit Formation.

It seemed this creator of the Skeleton Empire had gone to great lengths!

Because of this, Lu Xingchen felt even more excited.

He wondered how precious the treasures left inside by that creator would be?

Lu Xingchen pushed open the huge stone door and was the first to walk in.

The other four followed closely behind.

Stepping into the Skeleton Empire, in front of them was a long corridor that seemed endless.

Lu Xingchen asked in confusion, "They call it the Skeleton Empire, so why aren't there any skeletons?"