Chapter 93

"Supreme Elder, how should the slots be distributed now?"

Yang Zhi looked toward the Supreme Elder and asked the question everyone most wanted answered.

"Nine slots!" Kong Xianglin looked toward the Loose Cultivator Zhu Min. "Elder Zhu gets one slot. The remaining eight slots—we Foundation Establishment cultivators can't all enter the Secret Realm, otherwise when we come out and our home has been seized, where would we go to cry?"

Once these words were spoken, although everyone understood, they were still a bit nervous. No one really wanted to be the one left behind. Ziguang Sect had seven Foundation Establishment cultivators, so at least half had to stay, meaning at most only three Foundation Establishment cultivators could go.

"The Seventh Elder must stay behind."

The Supreme Elder quickly removed one slot, and no one objected. After all, the Seventh Elder wasn't here, and more importantly, he had originally defected over from Xuanyuan Sect.

"I'll stay behind." The Supreme Elder voluntarily stayed, and everyone understood his plan. If he entered the Secret Realm, although he might find an opportunity to break through to the Golden Core Stage, Xuanyuan Sect certainly wouldn't sit idly by.

"Go look through the ancient records and see if there's any solution."

One Elder even threw his head back and laughed heartily, "Hahaha, Heaven never seals off all paths—Heaven has eyes!"

They hadn't expected that a Secret Realm would actually appear near their sect.

Elder Wei raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, the Xuanyuan Sect Supreme Elder glanced again at Luo Yao beside her and spoke.

However, they soon breathed a sigh of relief. For one, Xuanyuan Sect definitely wouldn't know how to open the Secret Realm. For another, if it was the same Secret Realm, once they were inside, they could still hunt down Xuanyuan Sect's cultivators and make their schemes come to nothing.

Two birds with one stone.

"Go!"

The Xuanyuan Sect Elders widened their eyes, then revealed wild joy.

"Also…" Yang Zhi suddenly frowned. "After we enter the Secret Realm, Xuanyuan Sect definitely won't just sit there—they'll definitely pull some tricks,

As for the Sixth Elder, he only recently broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage; his foundation is not yet stable, so entering the Secret Realm would be of little use.

However, the Supreme Elder of Xuanyuan Sect mentioning the protection of Luo Yao did stir Wei Elder's heart.

The Supreme Elder specifically named Yang Zhi, granting him the first spot to enter the Secret Realm.

The Supreme Elder briefly explained his strategy: the disciples entering the Secret Realm would disguise themselves as Foundation Establishment Stage Elders, making Xuanyuan Sect mistakenly believe that Ziguang Sect's combat power had all entered the Secret Realm.

Even if Ziguang Sect arrived near their mountain gate, they would gain nothing.

"The last two spots will be chosen from among the Great Elder, Second Elder, Third Elder, and Fourth Elder. What do you think?"

Elder Wei used his power to open the Secret Realm entrance, then turned to look at the Xuanyuan Sect crowd. "Just as before, ten spots."

Afterwards, Xuanyuan Sect began making arrangements to find a Beast, lure it over, and trigger a small Beast Tide.

However, at this moment, strange phenomena arose in the heavens and earth once more.

Two days later.

He came here to find a Spirit Herb to heal his junior sister; now that he has found it, no other Spirit Herbs or Dharma Treasures could possibly attract him.

The Supreme Elder instructed an Elder to take the disciples back to the sect, while he turned to look into the distance.

Elder Wei also arrived with Luo Yao; he was somewhat surprised, but upon seeing the Secret Realm, he immediately understood.

"As for selecting the disciples to enter the Secret Realm, I leave that to you, Yang Zhi."

Moreover, the Great Elder and the others not only possessed Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment strength but also made significant contributions to the sect.

The Supreme Elder of Xuanyuan Sect imitated Elder Wei, projecting a wisp of Spirit Power, but the seven-colored light remained motionless.

This meant there were still two spots remaining.

They had not expected another Secret Realm to emerge, and one located so near Xuanyuan Sect.

"Senior!" The Supreme Elder of Xuanyuan Sect suddenly clasped his hands and bowed to Elder Wei. "Senior, this junior wishes to request your assistance in opening the Secret Realm; I will offer a reward."

"Senior, this Secret Realm..."

It also meant that they would monopolize this Secret Realm.

Indeed, Elder Wei was tempted.

But at that time, the Elders of Ziguang Sect had not yet entered; they were setting an ambush and waiting for Xuanyuan Sect.

Yang Zhi wanted to say something, but Kong Xianglin stopped him; Elder Wei was not from their sect, so they had no right to demand he do anything, and they could not afford to offend him.

"Rest assured, I have a countermeasure."

"The Sect Master must go."

The Xuanyuan Sect crowd was overjoyed, while the Ziguang Sect crowd's expressions turned rather unpleasant.

In the distance, the Supreme Elder of Ziguang Sect and others appeared once more, but this time their expressions were extremely grim.

After all, Taixu Sect is undoubtedly Pingzhou's top sect; what treasures would they not possess?

All sides made preparations, waiting for the official opening of the Secret Realm tomorrow.

If they had the chance to break through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Ziguang Sect's strength would increase significantly.

"Good!"

"At that time, we can openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass..."

The crowd had no objections, nor did they dare to have any.

"When that day comes, we will trigger the Beast trap; let us see if Ziguang Sect can withstand it."

Kong Xianglin revealed a cold smile. "When you enter the Secret Realm on that day, Xuanyuan Sect will surely be unable to sit still. Setting aside whether they will interfere, they will certainly verify the identities of those entering the Secret Realm."

"Senior, I can guarantee that the Xuanyuan Sect cultivators entering the Secret Realm will not act against this junior nephew and will instead protect her safety."

At the very least, they could disrupt some of Ziguang Sect's sinister schemes.

If Ziguang Sect cannot withstand the Beast Tide, it would be even better if they died; even if they survived, they would surely be injured, and perhaps we could profit from the situation.

Upon hearing these words, the Ziguang Sect crowd's expressions immediately changed; they were all panicked and turned to look at Elder Wei.

Once the strongest Supreme Elder leaves, no one will be able to withstand the Supreme Elder of Xuanyuan Sect's attack; if Ziguang Sect is annihilated, it would be a loss not worth the gain.

The Ziguang Sect crowd did not stay, as there was no need; moreover, this was Xuanyuan Sect's home ground, where they held no advantage.

Swish!

The Xuanyuan Sect crowd watched in shock as a seven-colored light appeared not far outside their mountain gate; the light shot straight into the sky, dazzlingly bright and strangely familiar.

Soon, the Xuanyuan Sect's Supreme Elder, along with all the Elders and disciples, walked out from within the mountain gate and arrived near the Secret Realm entrance.

As for Elder Five, he was an Artifact Refiner; his strength had actually not broken through the Foundation Establishment Stage, but he became an Elder only due to his major contributions to the sect.

"Secret Realm!"

I didn't expect it to truly be a Secret Realm.

"Good!"

Kong Xianglin guessed correctly; the Xuanyuan Sect indeed planned this, but they were not fools and could naturally think of this point as well.

By then, the Xuanyuan Sect would surely be unable to sit still, feeling that the Ziguang Sect's combat strength was weak, making it the perfect time to counterattack.

Moreover, Luo Yao was sensible and obedient, clever and quick-witted, which made him feel even more that taking Luo Yao in was the most correct decision.

Upon hearing these words, the Xuanyuan Sect crowd immediately showed joy, while the Ziguang Sect crowd's expressions were not very good.

Clearly, he believed he had nothing presentable enough to move a Golden Core cultivator, so he could only seek another path.

Although they did not know the relationship between this Secret Realm and the one from a few days ago, for them, it meant there was hope again.

This disrupted their plans.

Regarding Luo Yao, he still liked her very much; although he was accepting a disciple on behalf of his junior sister, he actually regarded Luo Yao as his own disciple.

"This is another entrance to the Secret Realm, the same as the previous one."

Xuanyuan Sect.

"Senior..."

However, Luo Yao did not leave; instead, she planned to go to the Xuanyuan Sect.

After all, since she had come, she had to meet Yan Jie at least once.

(End of this chapter)