64: Unveiling the Past, the Fate of Spirits

Everyone gathered around the Man in Black Robe and the Woman in White, their hearts full of confusion, waiting for them to uncover the secrets behind this. The Man in Black Robe looked around, seeing the curiosity and vigilance on everyone's faces, and slowly began, "Everyone, my Junior Sister and I were originally Disciples of the Lingxiao Pavilion. The Lingxiao Pavilion was once an extremely mysterious and powerful School in the Jianghu, skilled in controlling the power of the Five Elements, and took the protection of the world's balance as its duty."

The Woman in White lowered her head slightly, a hint of pain flashing across her face. The Man in Black Robe glanced at her and continued, "Many years ago, a Mysterious Evil Force suddenly attacked the Lingxiao Pavilion. The Pavilion Master and many Disciples were tragically killed. My Junior Sister was still young at the time and personally witnessed her parents (the Pavilion Master and his wife) being murdered and the School destroyed. Since then, the seeds of hatred have been sown in her heart."

Qiao Feng frowned and asked, "Then how does this relate to the gengjin divine stone?"

The Man in Black Robe sighed softly and said, "The Lingxiao Pavilion guarded the five elements spiritual objects, and the gengjin divine stone is one of them. A large part of the reason the evil force attacked the Lingxiao Pavilion was to seize the five elements spiritual objects to gain immense power. My Junior Sister always believed that by gathering all the five elements spiritual objects, she could gain enough power for revenge, which is why she desperately fought for the gengjin divine stone."

Blood Demon snorted coldly, "In that case, it is because your Lingxiao Pavilion failed to protect the five elements spiritual objects that the Jianghu is now plagued by constant conflict."

The Man in Black Robe's expression darkened, and he said, "The incident happened suddenly that year. In order to protect the five elements spiritual objects, the Pavilion Master scattered and hid them across the continent. But we didn't expect that years later, they would still attract contention from all sides. We have also been searching for the five elements spiritual objects, hoping to Seal them again to prevent them from falling into the hands of villains and causing chaos in the Jianghu once more."

The Woman in White raised her head, looked at everyone, and said, "I was indeed blinded by hatred before, only wanting to use the gengjin divine stone for revenge. But Senior Brother is right, revenge only brings more disaster. I am willing to let go of my hatred and protect the Jianghu alongside my Senior Brother."

After hearing the accounts of the Man in Black Robe and the Woman in White, the hostility everyone felt towards them dissipated somewhat. However, the issue of the gengjin divine stone's ownership remained unresolved.

The Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult's eyes darted around, and he said, "In that case, let the Dark Holy Cult take charge of the gengjin divine stone. We will keep it safe and absolutely prevent it from falling into the hands of evil forces."

"Hmph, who would believe that? Your Dark Holy Cult already harbors malicious intentions; obtaining the gengjin divine stone likely has another purpose," Fu Hongxue said coldly.

Blood Demon also chimed in, "Exactly. If this gengjin divine stone is handed over to you, who knows what trouble it might cause. In my opinion, it would be more appropriate for our Blood Demon Hall to keep it."

The Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect was not to be outdone: "Stop arguing, all of you. The Nether Ghost Sect also holds a certain prestige in the Jianghu, so it is most suitable for us to keep the gengjin divine stone."

All parties began arguing again over the ownership of the gengjin divine stone. Qiao Feng looked at everyone and said loudly, "Everyone, we previously fought for the gengjin divine stone to prevent it from falling into the hands of villains and harming the Jianghu. Now that we know its importance, we certainly cannot casually hand it over to any single faction."

Although Jun Xiaoyao was not present, he learned of the situation through a special communication method. After pondering for a moment, he conveyed via the communication method, "Qiao Feng, tell everyone that the gengjin divine stone should be jointly guarded by Beyond Heaven and the various Alliance forces. We will establish a strict protection mechanism to ensure the safety of the gengjin divine stone and prevent any single party from privately utilizing it."

Qiao Feng received Jun Xiaoyao's instruction and relayed it to everyone. "Everyone, the Young Master of Tianwaitian has ordered that the gengjin divine stone should be jointly guarded by Beyond Heaven and the various Alliance forces. We will formulate a comprehensive protection plan to ensure it is not misused."

Although the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult and the others were dissatisfied, they understood that under these circumstances, this might be the best solution. After all, no one wanted to trigger another large-scale chaotic battle over the gengjin divine stone, giving other evil forces an opportunity.

"Fine, since that is the case, we will temporarily agree to this plan. But if you fail to guard it properly, we will not stand idly by," said the Cult Master of the Dark Holy Cult.

Blood Demon and the Sect Master of the Nether Ghost Sect also nodded in agreement.

The Man in Black Robe looked at everyone and said, "Everyone, my Junior Sister and I are also willing to assist in guarding the gengjin divine stone. After all, this is the responsibility of our Lingxiao Pavilion."

After everyone reached an agreement, they began discussing the specific plan for guarding the gengjin divine stone. After some deliberation, they decided to establish a special Secret Chamber in Beyond Heaven, guarded by rotating personnel from Beyond Heaven and the various Alliance forces. At the same time, The Net would be responsible for gathering intelligence and closely monitoring any developments in the Jianghu that might pose a threat to the gengjin divine stone.

After everything was arranged, everyone prepared to leave the Misty Forest. On their way out, West Gate Blows Snow couldn't help but ask, "Brother Black Robe, since you have been searching for the five elements spiritual objects, do you know the whereabouts of the others?"

The Man in Black Robe pondered for a moment and said, "We only have slight clues. It is rumored that in the southern Yanhuo Mountain Range, there might be a spiritual object related to the 'Fire' attribute of the Five Elements—the southern bright fire pearl. However, the Yanhuo Mountain Range is perilous, and there is a powerful Guardian Beast, so obtaining the southern bright fire pearl will be extremely difficult."

Upon hearing this, Ye Gucheng's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light, and he said, "In that case, we have another direction to search. After returning to Beyond Heaven and consulting with the Young Lord, we will begin preparations to explore for the southern bright fire pearl."

Everyone discussed the plan for finding the five elements spiritual objects while traveling. However, they were unaware that pairs of eyes were watching them from the shadows. The Mysterious Evil Force that had attacked the Lingxiao Pavilion years ago seemed to have also sensed the movement of the five elements spiritual objects and was quietly planning to strike again and seize them... After returning to Beyond Heaven, Jun Xiaoyao discussed the specific details of guarding the gengjin divine stone with the representatives of the various Alliance forces. They formulated a strict rotation system to ensure the Secret Chamber was constantly guarded by Experts. At the same time, to prevent anyone from secretly entering the Secret Chamber to steal the gengjin divine stone, they also set up layers of mechanisms and Restrictions around the Secret Chamber.

"Everyone, the gengjin divine stone is of great importance, and we must be extremely careful. Any negligence could lead to irreversible consequences," Jun Xiaoyao said with a solemn expression.

The representatives of the various Alliance forces expressed that they would strictly adhere to the protection plan. The Qingfeng Stockade Master patted his chest and said, "Young Master Jun, rest assured, our Qingfeng Stockade will do our utmost to protect the gengjin divine stone."

The Sword Heart Pavilion Pavilion Master also said, "My Sword Heart Pavilion will dispatch elite Disciples to participate in the rotation and ensure that no mistakes occur."

After arranging the guarding of the gengjin divine stone, Jun Xiaoyao introduced the Man in Black Robe and the Woman in White to everyone. "These two are the Successors of the Lingxiao Pavilion. They are willing to assist us in searching for the five elements spiritual objects and jointly protecting the Jianghu. I hope everyone can cooperate with each other."

Everyone welcomed the Man in Black Robe and the Woman in White. Qiao Feng stepped forward and said to the Man in Black Robe, "Brother Black Robe, please forgive us for any offense caused earlier. Now that we share a common goal, we must advance hand in hand."

The Man in Black Robe smiled slightly and said, "Brother Qiao, you are too kind. We are all concerned about the safety of the Jianghu, so let's wipe the slate clean regarding the previous misunderstandings."

In the following days, Beyond Heaven and the various Alliance forces guarded the gengjin divine stone while gathering intelligence about the southern bright fire pearl. The Net's intelligence personnel scouted everywhere, constantly compiling information about the Yanhuo Mountain Range and sending it back to Beyond Heaven.

After a period of preparation, Jun Xiaoyao decided to dispatch a team to the Yanhuo Mountain Range to search for the southern bright fire pearl. He selected Qiao Feng, Fu Hongxue, West Gate Blows Snow, Ye Gucheng, the Man in Black Robe, and the Woman in White to form an Elite Squad. "This journey to the Yanhuo Mountain Range is fraught with danger. You must not only face the treacherous environment of the Yanhuo Mountain Range but also guard against seizure by other forces. Be sure to proceed cautiously and prioritize safety," Jun Xiaoyao instructed.

"Yes, Master!" everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with determination.

Thus, this Elite Squad embarked on the journey to the Yanhuo Mountain Range. They traveled south, and as they gradually approached the Yanhuo Mountain Range, the temperature rose steadily. In the distance, they could see the continuous, undulating mountains of the Yanhuo Mountain Range, with flames erupting from the peaks from time to time, dyeing the sky a fiery red.

When they arrived at the foot of the Yanhuo Mountain Range, they felt a wave of scorching heat wash over them. "The Yanhuo Mountain Range truly lives up to its reputation; it's this hot even before entering," said Fu Hongxue.

The Man in Black Robe nodded and said, "It is said that the temperature inside the Yanhuo Mountain Range is even higher, and there are various dangerous flame creatures. We must be careful."

Just then, a huge roar suddenly came from the mountains. Everyone was startled and immediately became vigilant. They saw a massive Fire Qilin charge out from the mountains. Its entire body was engulfed in blazing flames, emanating a powerful aura, blocking their path... Facing this powerful Fire Qilin, will the group be able to pass safely? What dangers and challenges await them in the Yanhuo Mountain Range? Will the Mysterious Evil Force strike at this time? The situation in the Jianghu grows increasingly tense, waiting for them to unveil a new chapter...