This secret realm cannot be entered!

“Old Ancestor, let’s talk about this later. I’ll help the clansmen lift the curse first!”

As Phoenix Tian spoke, he waved his hand and released everyone’s Physical Body.

Immediately after, he swung his blade.

“Clang…”

A mournful cry sounded as a dark scythe swept across with a black light.

That light seemed to come from the depths of Hell.

It carried an supreme aura.

It blotted out the sky and covered the earth, vast and boundless.

It directly passed through everyone’s Divine Soul, and even their Physical Body.

The next moment, everyone felt that the curse on their bodies was gone.

“This… How is this possible?”

At this moment, everyone’s expressions were remarkably uniform.

Filled with shock and emotion.

Even Phoenix Aotian was no exception.

The splendor of that blade, even for someone as proud as him, he had to admit that if the scythe’s owner had wielded it, he would likely have faced certain death.

This made him even more eager to cling to Zhong Qing’s leg.

After all, the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan had been dormant for too long.

Moreover, he wasn’t sure if he and his clansmen would be detected by Dust Emperor once they left this place?!

If such a situation truly occurred.

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, he was no match for Dust Emperor.

Hundreds of thousands of years later, his cultivation was constantly regressing, while Dust Emperor was constantly advancing on the path of a cultivator.

He would be even less of a match.

At that time, what awaited the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan would likely be a complete eradication from history.

At this moment, Zhong Qing’s appearance undoubtedly became a guarantee for the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan.

Thinking of this, Phoenix Aotian looked intently at Phoenix Tian and said, “Tian’er, look, what Old Ancestor told you earlier…”

“What do you think?”

Phoenix Tian smiled and said, “Old Ancestor, there’s no need to be a slave.”

“Revered Master has already said that after I deal with the clan’s matters, I should bring you all to Phoenix Feather Sect to find him.”

“Now that the curse has been lifted, let our clan members adapt to their Physical Body and adjust their state first.”

“Also, Old Ancestor, you should also release the Physical Body you’ve been treasuring all this time!”

“Otherwise, after this Treasure Trove is returned, no one will be able to help you remove the curse on your Physical Body.”

“Good! Good! Good!”

Phoenix Aotian let out a long laugh.

His face was full of joy.

It was unclear whether he was happy because of Zhong Qing’s acceptance, or excited because the curse on his Physical Body was about to be broken, or perhaps both.

The remaining clansmen, after a moment of thought, finally understood what had happened.

Phoenix Tian and his son had indeed betrayed, but they had also led their entire clan to betray.

In this situation, would it be more appropriate to describe it as being assimilated?

They couldn’t help but look at each other.

But there was no dissenting voice.

And they finally understood why Old Ancestor.

Because the curse that had weighed on their hearts for countless years was finally lifted.

…

At the same time!

Outside the Beast Clan Secret Realm!

Two figures flew from the horizon!

These two were Shen Jinkuo, the Shen Family’s Patriarch, and Fang Buqiu.

When the two learned that Zhong Qing had taken Feng Buqun to the Beast Clan Secret Realm without them, they felt quite uncomfortable.

They had come this time to welcome Zhong Qing back.

To show Zhong Qing their filial piety.

There was no other way; in this era, competition was too fierce in every line of work.

Especially in their Master’s Outer Sect Disciple line.

There were over two million Named Disciples.

Even if they were in the Venerable Realm, there was no guarantee that Master wouldn’t recruit stronger individuals in the future.

If they didn’t seize this opportunity to make their presence known in front of their Master, they might not have the chance to do so later.

As the two sped along, they arrived near the Beast Clan Secret Realm not long after.

It was dusk at this time!

The setting sun slanted down.

The brilliant afterglow shone upon the mountains and earth, clothing the green mountains in a golden veil.

A small river, like a spiritual snake, wound its way through the mountains.

Beside the stream, a Sect was stationed.

It was the Xianshan Sect, a renowned Sect in the Shuo Bei Land.

On a large rock by the river, a figure sat cross-legged.

This person had hair as white as snow, appearing immortal and extraordinary!

He was Chen Xianshan, the Sect Master of Xianshan Sect!

At this moment, Chen Xianshan, who was sitting cross-legged on the huge rock fishing, seemed to sense something. His body remained as still as a mountain, but his eyes suddenly narrowed, filled with disbelief.

“Is that Senior Shen Jinkuo, the Shen Family Patriarch, above?” he hurriedly asked.

Shen Jinkuo, who was flying above the clouds, smiled, somewhat surprised.

“I didn’t expect to meet an old acquaintance.”

He descended from the clouds.

And came closer to Chen Xianshan.

“A thousand years unseen, I didn’t expect you to have taken that step. Truly, congratulations.”

Chen Xianshan quickly stood up respectfully and bowed to Shen Jinkuo.

“My light, compared to Senior’s, is like a firefly compared to the moon.”

“Seeing Senior’s majestic stride, vibrant Qi, and full spirit, your demeanor is even better than in the past. In these years, your cultivation must have advanced greatly.”

“May I ask, Senior, what brings you here? If you need anything, please just say the word.”

Speaking of this, Chen Xianshan felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.

Years ago, when he traveled through the Central Plains, he had met the other party several times, so he knew the other party’s identity.

Logically, the other party’s identity should not appear in such a place for no reason.

Could it be that he came for the Secret Realm?

Shen Jinkuo, upon hearing the other party’s words, smiled and said.

“I came this time for a private matter, so no help is needed.”

“Are you guarding this place to contend for the Treasure Trove of the Beast Clan Secret Realm?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Xianshan’s heart tightened involuntarily.

He indeed knew about this Secret Realm.

Shen Jinkuo seemed to have seen through his thoughts.

“Don’t worry, I’m not interested in that Secret Realm. I came this time for something else.”

“However, I have something to say, though I don’t know if I should.”

This attitude, on the contrary, confused Chen Xianshan.

The other party came here, but not for the Secret Realm?

What could be more important than contending for this Treasure Trove?

Although he thought so in his heart, he still calmly said:

“Senior, please speak your mind.”

“You don’t need to covet the Treasure Trove of this Secret Realm.”

“It’s better to retreat sooner rather than later.”

In Shen Jinkuo’s view, with his Master personally taking action, how could outsiders have a share of the treasures within the Secret Realm?

Outsiders who set their sights on the Secret Realm that Master had taken a fancy to, if they were to enter, it would be like bathing in lamb broth, only to get a smelly odor.

It was only because he found Chen Xianshan pleasing to the eye and had formed a good karma with him years ago.

If it were someone else, he wouldn’t bother saying it.

“Of course, I’m just saying this. How you choose is up to you to consider.”

“Now I still have important matters to attend to and cannot stay long, so I’ll be leaving first!”

Chen Xianshan quickly bowed: “Farewell, Senior.”

After the two parted ways.

Chen Xianshan watched the other party’s retreating figure, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

He knew Shen Jinkuo’s character well.

Coupled with his identity, he knew that this was not a baseless remark.

His words very likely indicated that he knew some inside information!

“So, this time, can’t I enter the Beast Clan Secret Realm?”

A hint of hesitation flashed across his face.

After much deliberation, he decided to heed the other party’s advice.

If he didn’t know some inside information, with the other party’s nature, it would be impossible for him to appear indifferent after seeing the Beast Clan Secret Realm.

…