157: Who is this person?

"Oh?"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.

It seemed he hadn't guessed wrong; this jade fragment really was something from the Profound Realm.

He just didn't know what kind of use it had to be placed alongside a God-Tier Divine Ability.

"In my early years, I saw a similar record on a tattered parchment scroll," Qin Tianxing explained at a steady pace, his fingertips tightening slightly. "If I remember correctly, this jade should be called 'Chaos Void Jade'."

"Chaos Void Jade?"

"What is its primary function?" Chen Xuan pressed.

A helpless, bitter smile appeared on Qin Tianxing's face. "Back then, I just happened to flip through it and only remembered the name. Other details... I really can't recall."

He placed the jade back on the stone table and pushed it toward Chen Xuan, saying, "Brother Chen, if you are curious about this Chaos Void Jade, why not accompany me to the Profound Realm this time?"

As long as there was even a slight chance, Qin Tianxing truly did not want to see his foster father and those Disciples trapped in this Lesser Exquisite Grotto-Heaven.

For such world-shaking talents to be cooped up in this tiny world was a complete waste of talent.

Chen Xuan did not respond immediately. His fingertips lightly tapped the stone table as he changed the subject. "When will the Void Shattering Abyss leading to the Profound Realm close?"

Qin Tianxing replied, "Not counting today, there are still three days left."

Three days?

The Void Shattering Abyss only opened once every thirty years; if he missed it this time, who knew when the next would be. Although the Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony had earned him sixty thousand reputation points, once the ceremony ended, the Dao Seeking Sect's fame would surely spread throughout the Lesser Exquisite Grotto-Heaven. At that point, gaining more reputation points would become as difficult as reaching the heavens.

Originally, he had planned to play it safe and wait until his Realm rose another level before going to the Profound Realm, but with all these trivial matters cropping up, his plan would likely have to change.

Since reputation points were hard to earn, he could only fill the ten Disciple slots first.

But in this Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremony, he hadn't even encountered a single Prodigy who met the requirements. The Xie Xingchen he happened to meet was actually a pity reward.

Thinking it over, Chen Xuan felt that only the Profound Realm would have suitable candidates.

Although the situation had changed, he still had an instant kill card and a Soul Transformation card for protection. His ability to protect himself was more than enough, so there was no harm in going to the Profound Realm to see for himself.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, could you wait for three days? I will give you an answer then."

Qin Tianxing's eyes lit up at the words. If his foster father spoke like this, it meant there was a turn of events; no matter how small the chance, things were different now.

"Brother Chen, you're too polite. I shall stay here for three days and await your reply."

After Qin Tianxing left, Chen Xuan also planned to make time for a trip back to the Eastern Region.

Suddenly, soft footsteps came from outside the quiet room. A figure in a white dress approached and bowed respectfully. "Sect Master, your subordinate has some matters to attend to and needs to head out."

Behind Qi Yue, Mu Wanqing and the others also walked in.

"Revered Master, we want to accompany Elder Qi Yue to the Blood Shadow Holy Land."

"We hope Revered Master will grant us permission!"

Xiao Lingxian requested with a solemn tone and expression.

Chen Xuan knew what Qi Yue was going for; it was surely about her Physical Body being refined into a Puppet by the Blood Shadow Cult's Mountain Protecting Elder.

Mu Wanqing and the others had previously whispered the intelligence they gathered in the Myriad Spirit Affinity Realm to Chen Xuan. Although this Eldest Disciple's Realm was a bit low, she was warm-hearted. No matter what happened, she would always side with her Revered Master and never hide anything.

His gaze swept over the five. Ye Hao, Li Pingan, and the others looked somewhat indignant, all wanting to strike with their fists or swords.

Chen Xuan felt it was good that the Sect's Disciples and Elders could be so united.

However, Qi Yue's Nascent Soul Seventh Layer cultivation was still not enough to run wild before a Holy Land.

"Let's go. I'll go along to watch the fun too."

Chen Xuan planned to return to the Eastern Region within three days, so he might as well stop by.

After leaving Xiao Yun, Xing Xingyao, and the others to be looked after by Qin Tianxing's group, Chen Xuan took Qi Yue and the five Disciples toward the Blood Shadow Holy Land.

The group flew through the air, the wind whistling in their ears. In less than half an incense stick's time, the silhouette of the Blood Shadow Holy Land appeared in their sight. The Holy Land was situated atop a black mountain peak.

Seeing this, Qi Yue's figure suddenly accelerated and stopped above the Blood Shadow Holy Land.

A long sword appeared out of thin air in her hand. Immediately after, a sharp white sword light suddenly tore through the sky, accompanied by the sound of breaking air, and struck down fiercely at the sect protection array below!

"Boom—!"

The sword light landed on the array, causing ripples to surge across its surface. The entire black mountain shook violently; rocks tumbled down, and dust filled the air.

After a moment, ten figures sped out from within the Holy Land and landed steadily in the air. The leader, dressed in a blood-colored robe, was none other than the Sect Master of the Blood Shadow Holy Land, Lin Chang.

"Who dares to run wild at my Blood Shadow Holy Land!"

He had felt the tremors from the array and quickly came to the sky to investigate, as did the others.

As his voice fell, Lin Chang's gaze swept over the group. When he saw Qi Yue, a hint of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

Wasn't this Fairy Qiyue of Profound Moon Palace? When did she come out of seclusion?

Looking at the five people behind her—weren't these the Dao Seeking Sect Prodigies favored by that Mysterious Realm Emissary? Why were these two groups together?

Suppressing the confusion in his heart, his tone remained somewhat majestic. "Fairy Qiyue, Fellow Daoists of the Dao Seeking Sect, my Blood Shadow Holy Land has no grievances with you. Why have you suddenly attacked our Holy Land's array?"

Just as he finished speaking, the Mountain Protecting Elder behind Lin Chang suddenly let out a short cry of surprise. His gaze was fixed on Qi Yue, his pupils filled with unbelievable horror.

Like seeing a ghost!

He had only just refined that Fairy Qiyue into a Puppet; who on earth was this person before him?

Qi Yue quickly caught the Mountain Protecting Elder's strange behavior. With a cold expression and sharp eyes, she said, "Sect Master Lin, Qi Yue has not come this time to be an enemy of the Blood Shadow Holy Land, but only to settle an old grudge with your Sect's Mountain Protecting Elder. For today's sudden breaking of the array, I hope Sect Master Lin will forgive the offense."

Although her words were polite, the long sword in her hand grew brighter. Chilly Sword Qi spread along the blade, causing the surrounding air to tremble as if being sliced.

The spreading killing intent was completely undisguised.

A flash of astonishment crossed Lin Chang's eyes, and then he said in a heavy voice:

"Nascent Soul Seventh Layer? No wonder Fairy Qiyue has been in seclusion all these years; it turns out she made a Breakthrough in her Realm in secret. However..." He changed his tone, adding a bit of firmness,

"If Fairy Qiyue thinks she can use the Nascent Soul Seventh Layer Realm to suppress my Blood Shadow Holy Land, I'm afraid she's come to the wrong place! Although my Blood Shadow Holy Land is not comparable to Profound Moon Palace, we are not soft persimmons to be squeezed at will!"

"So much nonsense." A low and flat voice suddenly sounded, interrupting Lin Chang.

"I'm in a hurry today and have no time for nonsense with you." Chen Xuan's gaze swept over the group, finally locking onto that Mountain Protecting Elder.

Just as Lin Chang was about to speak, he felt a massive pressure strike.

It felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on his chest, making even breathing extremely difficult. The Spiritual Qi in his body instantly became chaotic, as if seized by an invisible giant hand, unable to be mobilized at all.

"Thud! Thud!"

A series of muffled sounds rang out as Lin Chang and the several Elders behind him all knelt uncontrollably in the air.

Lin Chang's heart trembled incessantly. Who on earth was this person? How could he possess such power with just Spiritual Qi pressure?