68: Chapter 68

Liu Ruyan's elegant brows furrowed as she turned to look at the hall ahead. The sudden change gave her a faint, ill-omened premonition.

Wearing thin clothes that revealed a large area of snow-white skin, the Grand Elder said with a serious expression, "Sect Master, could it be that something has happened within this hall?"

Liu Ruyan's expression was grave as she said, "Let's go, let's head inside and take a look."

"From the corpses on the square, it's clear that the Azure Nether Sword Sect and the Crimson Firmament Sect are already inside the hall. Only our Joyful Union Sect is a step behind."

Liu Ruyan did not want to miss out on such an Opportunity.

With a wave of her delicate hand, the members of the Joyful Union Sect swarmed into the hall.

Many Cultivators from small Sects and factions breathed a sigh of relief once this 'great buddha' had left. Although Fairy Ruyan was beautiful, she was certainly no saint.

Seeing that the terrifying Formation on the square had vanished, a Rogue Cultivator glanced at the distant hall, intending to go inside to try his luck and search for an Opportunity.

A companion beside him quickly pulled him back. "You fool, the inside is filled with experts from Hegemon-level Forces. With your capabilities, you think you can get a piece of the pie?"

"You're so young, yet you want to go meet your ancestors already?"

The Rogue Cultivator argued indignantly, "On the path of cultivation, if I don't risk my life, where will I get Magic Treasures, Opportunities, or the grand path of Foundation Establishment?"

"You really are stupid. Can't you see that there are opportunities everywhere here? Why must you go inside and compete with those big shots?"

The Rogue Cultivator looked around and suddenly realized.

He immediately began a loot-gathering journey with his companion. Seeing this, many other Cultivators also followed suit while the Opportunity was ripe.

Inside the hall!

Zhao Wuji, Wang Qingping, and the others, who had originally lost their minds under the influence of the illusion Formation and were attacking their own Sect's experts, suddenly froze.

The crimson and madness in their eyes quickly receded, and they regained their sanity in an instant. All of them looked at the trembling environment around them with a hint of astonishment and suspicion.

"This... this is?" Zhao Wuji looked furious, but he had nowhere to vent his anger. So many Sect experts had fallen; how many resources was that worth?

He glanced deep into the hall. If they couldn't find enough Magic Treasure opportunities this time, then this trip to the Spirit Void Secret Realm would be a huge loss.

Wang Qingping stared blankly at his blood-stained hands, recalling what had just happened.

This tall Golden Core Expert couldn't help but shudder. "What a terrifying Formation."

Under Zhao Wuji's call, the Azure Nether Sword Sect led the crowd toward the depths of the hall.

The Crimson Firmament Sect!

Sect Master Zhao Lieyang's face was ashen, and he looked as if he had aged twenty years.

This mysterious Ancient Palace, with just two Formations, had consumed one-fifth of the Crimson Firmament Sect's Disciples. Three of the Sect's Golden Core Experts had also fallen in this Secret Realm.

Although two of them had died at the hands of the Dao Seeking Sect, that debt would be settled sooner or later after leaving the Secret Realm.

But for now, such a loss was a heavy blow even for a Hegemon-level Force.

Originally, among the Five Great Hegemon-level Forces of the Eastern Region, the Crimson Firmament Sect and the Leaving Fire Pavilion were the strongest. After they left, the Crimson Firmament Sect would no longer be able to compete with the Leaving Fire Pavilion.

He took a deep breath; the losses must be recouped.

If he could find an Opportunity in this hall to help him Breakthrough to the Golden Core Sixth Layer, then this trip to the Secret Realm would not be a total loss.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lieyang waved his hand and said, "Disciples of the Crimson Firmament Sect, hear my command! Follow me forward."

Within the Bamboo Mountain Sword Sect!

The Mountain Protecting Elder was still researching the method to break this strange Formation and had just gained some clues.

Then the Formation suddenly vanished?

This... this... "Sigh!"

The Mountain Protecting Elder let out a long sigh.

Lin Yifan smiled and said, "Don't sigh. Although we don't know why the Formation suddenly disappeared, it's a good thing in the end."

"The other Sects have already rushed in. Let's follow them."

Bai Tang held a longsword, his arms crossed as he said, "Sect Master, earlier, the two from the Dao Seeking Sect went deep into the hall, and then the Formation suddenly vanished."

"Could it be that some Senior has broken the Formation here?"

Lin Yifan frowned slightly; he had also considered this question. "It is a possibility. No amount of guessing will help; we might as well go in and see for ourselves what's going on."

Another location within the hall!

Ye Hao slowly opened his eyes. After eating a few Spirit Essence Dates, his cultivation speed had significantly improved.

Although it couldn't compare to secluded cultivation back at the Sect, in this Spirit Void Secret Realm, it was already considered a very good condition.

After all, the density of Spiritual Qi in their own Sect was a bit too exaggerated.

Ye Hao had now touched the threshold of Foundation Establishment. Once he returned to the Sect, he planned to take the foundation establishment pill given by his Revered Master and enter seclusion to Breakthrough directly.

Xiao Lingxian's beautiful eyes scanned the surroundings, and she asked softly, "Revered Master, why did the Formation suddenly disappear?"

"Could something have happened inside?"

Fairy Qiyue's lips curled into a charming smile, her eyes soft as water. "What do you think? Did you forget who went deep into the hall earlier?"

Xiao Lingxian was stunned for a moment, a look of surprise appearing on her face. "It's the Sect Master and Eldest Senior Sister?"

Fairy Qiyue nodded slightly. "Besides the Sect Master, no one else has the ability."

"Let's go. We should also head over to regroup with the Sect Master!"

"Yes, Elder!"

"Yes, Revered Master!"

Led by Fairy Qiyue, the three also headed deep into the hall... inside the Octagonal Pool!

Chen Xuan held a slightly cold wooden box in his hand and glanced at the Coiled Dragon Stone Statue that had shattered into rocks on the ground.

Just a moment ago, the dragon statue before him had actually awakened. What was even more terrifying was that even Chen Xuan found the dragon statue's aura troublesome.

One must know that the current Chen Xuan was using a Spirit Transformation Experience Card and was at the Soul Transformation Peak Realm.

Was that stone statue at the Void Refining Realm? Or Body Integration... or even higher... In his haste, Chen Xuan decisively used an instant kill card.

He sent the newly awakened Coiled Dragon Stone Statue back to sleep, and this time, it was a truly permanent slumber.

[Name: Chen Xuan]

[Race: Human Race]

[Cultivation: Nascent Soul First Layer]

[Sect Reputation Points: 2180 points]

[Items: block card * 14, Spirit Transformation Experience Card * 2, instant kill card * 2, teleportation talisman * 9, Samsara Heavenly Dao Eye, High-level Formation Immunity]

[Sect Rank: Rank One]

Having consumed one Spirit Transformation Experience Card and one instant kill card, it was still within an acceptable range. He hadn't expected the Spirit Void Secret Realm to have such a dangerous place.

"Revered Master, Revered Master!" A crisp call rang out, the voice carrying a hint of anxiety and worry.

Chen Xuan looked toward the entrance, where a beautiful girl in a yellow skirt was rushing in.

Her gaze quickly scanned the area and finally landed on Chen Xuan atop the high platform. Mu Wanqing then breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't need to guess to know that the sudden vibration earlier must have been caused by her Revered Master. After all, in this Secret Realm, who else but her Revered Master could have such ability?

But knowing was one thing; worrying was another.

Feeling uneasy and unable to rest her mind, Mu Wanqing still chose to run toward the Octagonal Pool.

With a flash, Chen Xuan drifted down to Mu Wanqing's side. "Didn't I tell you to wait outside obediently?"

Mu Wanqing curled her lip and showed a cute smile. "This Disciple was worried about Revered Master, so I couldn't help but run in."

Chen Xuan pressed down on the cute girl's head and gave it a shake.

"If there really were a danger that even your Revered Master couldn't handle, wouldn't you be seeking death by rushing in?"

Mu Wanqing shook her head and replied with a giggle, "I am Revered Master's Founding Senior Disciple. Sharing life and death with Revered Master is part of my duty."