57: Chapter 57

Bai Tang explained concisely, “I previously encountered two Disciples from the Dao Seeking Sect and had some conflict with the people from Leaving Fire Pavilion. To prevent Leaving Fire Pavilion and the others from resorting to dirty tricks, I brought these two along with me.”

Lin Yifan nodded with a smile, “So that’s what happened!”

He looked at Li Pingan, suddenly cupped his hands, and bowed in a gesture of respect between peers: “Thank you, young friend, for the Nourishing Origin Pill earlier. The two of you may stay here in my Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect until we leave the Secret Realm. I will then have Bai Tang escort you back to your Sect.”

Li Pingan quickly waved his hand, saying, “Sect Master Lin, you speak too highly. It should be the two of us thanking Senior Bai for saving our lives.”

After leaving the divine soul stele, the Sect Experts from Leaving Fire Pavilion rushed over and pursued Li Pingan and the other person for a thousand miles. If Bai Tang hadn't intervened, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The Mountain Protecting Elder spat, glancing at the Leaving Fire Pavilion group not far away, and said, “This Leaving Fire Pavilion is truly shameless, escalating a dispute between Juniors to such a degree.”

After cursing Leaving Fire Pavilion, the Mountain Protecting Elder patted Li Pingan’s shoulder with an expression of admiration: “Kid, well done! You actually managed to defeat that girl from Leaving Fire Pavilion.”

“With your talent, you can be called one of the top Heavenly Talents in the Eastern Domain.”

Li Pingan, who came from a Kiln Worker background, never dreamed he would be associated with the four characters 'Heavenly Talent.' He scratched his head awkwardly, and the memory of the day he acknowledged Chen Xuan as his Revered Master surfaced in his mind.

If it weren't for Revered Master, I probably wouldn't even be able to avenge my Father and Mother... Inside the Crimson Firmament Sect!

“What did you say? Say it again to this old man!” Sect Master Zhao Lieyang stared intently at the Disciple below.

The surrounding Qi Mechanism surged, and the nearby Disciples dared not breathe loudly. A thick chill permeated everyone's spine.

The Disciple below swallowed, his teeth chattering, yet he dared not pause for a moment, stuttering as he repeated: “Reporting... reporting to the Sect Master... Second Elder encountered the Dao Seeking Sect's Sect Master, and was slain by his single sword strike. The Opportunity of the mirror heart trial tower has also fallen into the hands of the Dao Seeking Sect.”

As the words fell, the murderous intent in Zhao Lieyang's eyes surged!

“Bastard!”

“Bang!”

With a loud crash, the Disciple who came to report suddenly exploded into a mist of blood, scattering in the air. A thick, bloody stench filled the atmosphere.

“The Dao Seeking Sect, it's that Dao Seeking Sect again!”

“First, they killed my Crimson Firmament Sect's Grand Elder, and now they have seized my Crimson Firmament Sect's Opportunity. Does this Dao Seeking Sect truly believe that with the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect protecting them, they can ride roughshod over this old man?”

Even for a Hegemon-level Force, losing two Golden Core Experts is considered a crippling blow.

Moreover, the Grand Elder was at the Golden Core Third Layer Realm, second only to him in strength within the Sect!

Third Elder showed a bitter smile, wanting to say that the opponent hadn't just ridden roughshod over them, but had smeared the filth all over their face. With the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect standing behind the Dao Seeking Sect, the Crimson Firmament Sect truly had no choice.

“Sect Master, the most pressing matter now is this Ancient Palace.”

“We must not lose sight of the big picture for the sake of the small. As for the Dao Seeking Sect, once we leave the Spirit Void Secret Realm, we can lead a Large Army to pressure them.” Third Elder comforted him.

Both the Azure Nether Sword Sect and the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect have made their moves, clearly understanding the profound mysteries of This Formation.

Only their own Crimson Firmament Sect remains confused.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lieyang glanced at the majestic Ancient Palace in front of him, and his tightly clenched fist slowly loosened: “Go urge Fifth Elder. We must break This Formation within the Time it takes an incense stick to burn.”

“Yes!”

...Another location in the Secret Realm!

Liu Ruyan slowly opened her beautiful eyes, looking around.

The Grand Elder, dressed in light, thin clothing, inquired, “Sect Master, how are your injuries?”

“It’s nothing serious!” She sighed lightly, regretting, “It’s just a pity about my Dharma Mirror; it was all for naught.”

The Grand Elder had already learned about the situation that day from other Disciples. She harbored doubts and tentatively asked, “Sect Master, does the Dao Seeking Sect's Sect Master truly possess such capability?”

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan’s originally charming eyes instantly became sharper, “That person is indeed difficult to deal with.”

After a moment of hesitation, the Grand Elder slowly spoke, “Sect Master, Outer Sect Elder Ji has something to report.”

“Bring her up!”

Elder Ji, still possessing her charm, immediately saluted after seeing Liu Ruyan, not daring to flaunt her flirtatiousness: “Reporting to the Sect Master, your subordinate discovered a Fifth-Grade Spirit Medicine, the ice soul snow lotus, within a layer of ice.”

Liu Ruyan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this: “Hand it over quickly. When we return to the Sect, I will heavily reward you.”

A Fifth-Grade Spirit Medicine is a Heaven And Earth Treasure that is rarely encountered.

Elder Ji added, “Sect Master, your subordinate did not take the Snow Lotus. I was not the only one who discovered the ice soul snow lotus; the Azure Nether Sword Sect was also present.”

“Azure Nether Sword Sect?”

“Are you saying the ice soul snow lotus was taken by the Azure Nether Sword Sect?”

Elder Ji shook her head: “The Azure Nether Sword Sect also failed to take the Snow Lotus.”

The Grand Elder frowned and said, “She is playing tricks on you, Sect Master!”

As soon as she finished speaking, the air around Liu Ruyan suddenly solidified, and Spiritual Qi ripples surged intensely. Her skirt fluttered without wind, revealing a pair of snow-white, well-proportioned legs.

“Where exactly is the Snow Lotus now?”

Elder Ji quickly spoke, spilling the beans: “It was the Dao Seeking Sect. A Woman in White Dress from the Dao Seeking Sect snatched the Snow Lotus. This person is likely a Golden Core Expert.”

Liu Ruyan’s pupils contracted, and her delicate features were as dark as water: “The Dao Seeking Sect, it’s that Dao Seeking Sect again.”

The appearance of the Woman in White Dress outside the Secret Realm flashed through her mind.

Could it be her?

The Dao Seeking Sect actually has another Golden Core Expert.

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, “Sect Master, what should we do? An Opportunity like the ice soul snow lotus is extremely rare.”

Liu Ruyan remained silent, not answering.

She turned and began pacing back and forth in thought. She truly wanted the Opportunity, but she was genuinely afraid of the Dao Seeking Sect's Sect Master.

The people of the Joyful Union Sect looked at each other, wide-eyed and helpless. Who could have imagined that one of the dignified Hegemon-level Forces would be given such a headache by a single Dao Seeking Sect?

A moment later!

A smile curled at the corner of Liu Ruyan’s mouth, and she said playfully, “An Earth-rank Divine Ability, the mirror heart trial tower, Fifth-Grade Spirit Medicine ice soul snow lotus—the Dao Seeking Sect has obtained all the good things. Aren’t you afraid of bursting your stomach?”

...Another location in the Secret Realm!

Chen Xuan was currently traveling by Wind Control, bringing Mu Wanqing along.

Their speed was not fast; they focused more on searching for Opportunities. Especially Mu Wanqing, after passing the mirror heart trial tower, she subtly showed signs of Breaking Through to the Eighth Level of Qi Condensation.

“Revered Master, your Disciple also dedicates this mirror heart trial tower to you.” Mu Wanqing said giggling, extending her slender right hand, upon which a Small Golden Tower appeared.

Chen Xuan smiled indifferently: “You suddenly became so sensible?”

“Speak, what is it you seek!”

“No way, Revered Master, don't falsely accuse your Disciple! It is only right and proper for a Disciple to show filial respect to their Revered Master! Furthermore, if it weren't for Revered Master, my Father and Mother might have already met a violent end.”

Chen Xuan let out a soft “Heh,” and whispered, “Is it because your Revered Master suppressed and killed that Joyful Union Sect Cultivator?”

The Yellow-Skirts Girl did not speak, but simply showed a sweet smile, her pair of lively apricot eyes staring intently at Chen Xuan.