Today, let's see if you can survive

Zhong Qing nodded, not caring in the slightest: "Then let's wait."

For him, as long as he could enter the Secret Realm, it was fine; according to the System's previous prompt, the iron pieces didn't hold much significance for him.

In other words, what the System wanted Zhong Qing to obtain was likely not some Opportunity within this Secret Realm, but something else.

Of course, if there were other good things, Zhong Qing wouldn't mind taking them casually; one can never have too many benefits.

So, the two, having nothing else to do, rested at the foot of the mountain before the Secret Realm entrance.

There were no ruins or houses here, but looking at the howling silver storm above, Ghost White Wind would likely not sweep through here.

Therefore, there was no need for shelter. Zhong Qing casually waved his sleeve to clear a clean spot nearby, then sat down on the ground, took out a small table and tea set, and began to brew tea.

Only this time, he also included Ming Suxin.

He didn't say anything, but when he arranged the tea set, he simply placed an extra teacup.

Seeing this, Ming Suxin felt it was a bit out of place, but a subtle joy inexplicably arose in her heart. She thanked him and sat down beside him.

Behind them was the colossal snow mountain reaching into the clouds and the Secret Realm entrance, while above them was the terrifying, endlessly howling and swirling silver storm.

And in front of them was an endless expanse of snow-covered plains and hills.

This scene was indeed magnificent and shocking, but enjoying tea and resting in such circumstances was a first for Ming Suxin.

At first, she was a bit unaccustomed, but seeing Zhong Qing's leisurely and contented appearance, her heart inexplicably calmed down as well.

The two of them thus enjoyed tea and admired the snow at the foot of the mountain, utterly at ease.

Unfortunately, this leisure and tranquility did not last long.

Soon, several figures emerged from the hills ahead, heading towards the foot of the mountain.

Ming Suxin's gaze instantly sharpened; she put down her teacup and watched the approaching figures with some vigilance.

"Are people from the other three Sects here?"

She knew that her Mirror Heart Lake people had already returned, and the other scattered Disciples had cultivation far inferior to hers, making it unlikely for them to reach this point. Thus, the arrivals could only be from the other three Sects.

Among the other three Sects, besides Zhan Yue Sect and Mirror Heart Lake having a good relationship, Frost Sword Sect and Black Serpent Sect's people had always acted overbearingly. Ming Suxin had no good feelings for them, especially since the two had just killed Frost Sword Sect's Sword Son and an Elder.

She didn't notice that Zhong Qing, sensing something, had a slight curve on his lips.

"Finally, they're here."

Soon, the figures approached. When she clearly saw their attire, Ming Suxin's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"It's the Black Serpent Sect."

"Who is that person in the middle, if not Gongsun Liao?"

She recognized one of the arrivals at a glance: it was the Black Serpent Sect's Grand Elder, and the others were also wearing Black Serpent Sect attire.

However, the tall, thin person in the middle, clad in a black robe, was someone she had never seen before.

But he was also dressed in black and walked with the Black Serpent Sect members, so Ming Suxin subconsciously assumed he was also from the Black Serpent Sect.

As the two recognized the Black Serpent Sect members, the other party naturally spotted the two at the foot of the mountain at a glance.

The two, a man and a woman, both had outstanding temperament and appearance, and were audaciously sitting at the foot of the mountain drinking tea, which made them incredibly conspicuous.

The Black Serpent Sect's Grand Elder, upon seeing Zhong Qing at first glance, immediately trembled all over.

"It's him!"

Zhong Qing's figure, like a god of death, was something the Black Serpent Sect members would never forget, even in death.

The impression and shadow he left on the Black Serpent Sect members at that time were too profound, so much so that the moment they saw Zhong Qing, they all shivered and almost instinctively fled.

But very quickly, they reacted.

Why run?

What was there to be afraid of?

Now, they had Lord Hei Bai by their side!

Upon realizing this, the Black Serpent Sect members immediately gained confidence, and each of them puffed out their chests.

As the saying goes, enemies meet with blazing eyes. The Grand Elder's eyes immediately turned red, and a sinister smile appeared on his face.

With Lord Hei Bai as his backing, his confidence greatly increased.

He had been searching for Zhong Qing's whereabouts all along the way, and he never expected that upon finally arriving outside this Secret Realm, at the foot of the mountain, Zhong Qing had already been waiting there for a long time.

"It truly is a case of searching high and low only to find it effortlessly."

The Grand Elder sneered, "Kid, we meet again."

However, Zhong Qing, holding his teacup, glanced at him and said indifferently, "Who are you?"

The Grand Elder was first stunned, seeing Zhong Qing's nonchalant demeanor, and immediately became enraged.

"I am the Black Serpent Sect's Grand Elder! Have you forgotten that you killed many of my Black Serpent Sect members?"

Zhong Qing blew on his tea, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly thinking for a moment before remembering.

"Oh, you're from that Sect, right?"

"How come I remember having killed them all? How are there still some left?"

The near annihilation of the Black Serpent Sect was spoken of lightly by Zhong Qing, but Ming Suxin, beside him, was slightly startled.

No wonder only these few Black Serpent Sect members made it here; were the others all killed by Zhong Qing?

A formidable first-rate Sect, an existence no less than her Mirror Heart Lake, was, to Zhong Qing, an existence seemingly not worth mentioning at all. He hadn't even brought it up when talking to Ming Suxin earlier, showing that he simply hadn't taken it to heart.

The Grand Elder's eyes were bloodshot, practically spitting fire.

"Kid, your momentary oversight in letting this Elder live was your biggest mistake."

"This Elder will make you regret it for the rest of your life!"

Zhong Qing took a sip of tea and said calmly, "So, are you back to die again now?"

The Grand Elder shouted loudly, directly retreating a few steps behind Hei Bai.

"Today, with Lord Hei Bai here, let's see who dies!"

He directly raised his hand and pointed at Zhong Qing.

"Lord Hei Bai, he is the arrogant fellow I mentioned before! He also has two Secret Realm iron pieces, which are indispensable if Lord Hei Bai wishes to enter the Secret Realm."

"Please, Lord Hei Bai, make your move and slay this fiend!"

The atmosphere became silent for a moment. Zhong Qing looked at the few people in front of him, and for some reason, a half-smile appeared on his lips.

Ming Suxin, however, felt a stir in her heart and looked at the person in the black robe.

This person had a stern demeanor, a tall and straight physique, and exuded an unfathomable aura.

She had originally thought this person was also from the Black Serpent Sect, but now it seemed that was not the case.

Could he be the backing for the Black Serpent Sect members who escaped Zhong Qing's grasp, to seek revenge on Zhong Qing?

Then, she heard the Grand Elder's face fill with a triumphant expression, and he sneered.

"Kid, don't think you can be arrogant just because you're strong."

"Lord Hei Bai is a Sanyin Realm expert who has mastered Imperial-Grade Profound Skills!"

"Today, let's see how you'll survive!"

PS: I'll have another burst of updates in a couple of days. The National Day holiday has been too busy, with wedding receptions and banquets every day. Also, everyone, please follow my Douyin! I want to gain a few followers, hahaha. My name is: Feng Lingbei.