Chapter 246
Xiao Yuying couldn't help but ask.
"You don't know?" To her surprise, the Canyang Sword Immortal looked even more astonished than she was. "This place is home to a treasure of the Tianhe Sect. The news has spread like wildfire, and countless cultivators have gathered here."
Zheng Fa was taken aback.
So the secret realm had indeed been talked about?
"As members of the Tianhe Sect, we naturally have to come and take a look!"
After Han Lao finished speaking, Yan Wushuang nodded repeatedly, clearly in agreement.
Xiao Yuying frowned slightly, glancing at the two of them before turning back to Zheng Fa, as if seeking his opinion.
Zheng Fa shook his head, having no particular thoughts on the matter.
It was undeniable that he was somewhat curious about the relics of the Tianhe Sect.
But the risks involved were too great.
Thus, his willingness to get involved was primarily to repay Xiao Yuying for her earlier assistance.
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Yuying suddenly said, "So, Han Zhenren, are you here to compete with me for the treasures of this secret realm?"
"No..."
To her surprise, the Canyang Sword Immortal shook his head, seemingly glancing at Zheng Fa by accident, and continued, "I'm here to stop you from throwing your life away."
"…"
Zheng Fa slowly furrowed his brows.
He couldn't shake the feeling that these two didn't seem like they were here to seize treasures; the information they revealed was quite critical.
First, they mentioned that the news of the secret realm had spread, and many cultivators had come.
Then they said they were here to prevent Xiao Yuying from throwing her life away...
If he thought back to what the old man had told them earlier—he could almost be certain that this secret realm had some issues, possibly related to that so-called new method.
But the Canyang Sword Immortal truly seemed to be a good person. He appeared to be unfamiliar with Xiao Yuying yet had come all this way to warn her.
However, he felt that someone like Xiao Yuying wouldn't back down just because of a few words from others.
"Han Zhenren..." Xiao Yuying said, her eyes downcast, "We are not related by blood, and we have only met once before..."
The Canyang Sword Immortal sighed, "This matter concerns a scandal of my Tianhe Sect... I don't want you to lose your life for no reason."
"…"
Xiao Yuying's face showed signs of confusion.
"Not long ago, there was an internal conflict within my Tianhe Sect, and several highly skilled disciples were labeled as traitors, leading to several brutal battles."
Xiao Yuying exclaimed, "So this place..."
"This is where one of those battles took place."
Xiao Yuying nodded, then asked, "But why do you say we are in danger?"
"That delves into a secret of my Tianhe Sect. I can only say that there may be some secrets within this secret realm that we do not wish outsiders to know—regardless of who they are."
"…"
The old man spoke in vague terms, leaving much unclear.
The more Xiao Yuying listened, the more her frown deepened, clearly perplexed.
Meanwhile, Zheng Fa seemed to have grasped the situation—this place likely wasn't a relic of the Tianhe Zun, but was related to the last supporters of the Tianhe Zun.
The secrets that Han Lao mentioned, which should not be known to outsiders, were probably not about the new method but rather this historical context.
He glanced at Yan Wushuang, whose expression was grave and pained, as if he understood.
Han Lao certainly understood.
Xiao Yuying was completely unaware of this hidden truth, her face filled with confusion.
Zheng Fa... Zheng Fa still maintained the aloof demeanor of a cold fairy.
His eyes were vacant, his expression indifferent.
Very dedicated...
To be honest, he found the Canyang Sword Immortal's arrival quite strange.
To stop Xiao Yuying, he spoke in a roundabout way.
If he hadn't heard about this secret before, who could understand what this old man was saying?
Hmm?
Zheng Fa was taken aback and looked at the Canyang Sword Immortal.
Sure enough, the old man smiled at him, as if they were quite familiar.
Did this old man know who he was?
Was he here to tip him off?
Meanwhile, Yan Wushuang appeared completely oblivious, his gaze towards Zheng Fa very cold.
Zheng Fa looked back at the Canyang Sword Immortal, and seeing the old man smile even more warmly, he finally understood—
This old man was here to warn him!
…
Xiao Yuying frowned slightly, seemingly deep in thought.
She probably couldn't understand why the Canyang Sword Immortal had come specifically to stop her, but on the other hand, she seemed to sense the old man's sincerity and goodwill.
Thus, her heart was filled with indecision.
At that moment, several powerful auras suddenly approached from behind. Zheng Fa turned to look and recognized two of them—those were the two Yuanying from the Baixian Alliance who had attended Uncle Pang's banquet.
As soon as they saw Xiao Yuying and the Canyang Sword Immortal, their faces changed dramatically, and they exclaimed, "Xiao Yuying, Tianhe Sect! You two have actually teamed up?"
Their tone was filled with wariness.
Clearly, a treasure seeker and a legitimate member of the Tianhe Sect joining forces posed a significant threat to the other cultivators.
Zheng Fa glanced at Xiao Yuying and the Canyang Sword Immortal; both looked frustrated—if they didn't act now, no one would believe them...
Their identities were too special, appearing here; who would believe they were willing to give up on this secret realm?
If they disappeared, others would only think they had some secret means.
Not to mention... they might need to dress as women!
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**Chapter 232: The Always Hurt Yan Wushuang**
For Xiao Yuying and the Canyang Sword Immortal, things had become a bit tricky, and both wore sour expressions.
Zheng Fa, on the other hand, remained relaxed.
The cold-faced fairy had been to the secret realm; what did it have to do with me, Zheng Fa of Jiushan?
"Han Zhenren, can you clarify what the so-called secret of the Tianhe Sect is?"
After a moment of silence, Xiao Yuying asked the Canyang Sword Immortal.
Now that they were all in the same boat, she probably didn't want to remain in the dark.
The Canyang Sword Immortal shook his head and replied, "I think it's better if you don't know about this."
"…"
"Is it related to the transformation of the mind?"
Zheng Fa was somewhat surprised; this Lingye Fairy was spot on... she knew quite a bit!
Xiao Yuying looked at the astonished expression of the Canyang Sword Immortal and smiled lightly, "Han Zhenren, I don't know the secrets of your Tianhe Sect."
"But I've been through quite a few secret realms, and I'm well aware that the transformation method has its flaws... it's just that this matter isn't suitable for public disclosure."
Zheng Fa was also speechless.
Despite how Xiao Yuying seemed to speak without thinking—she had her own secrets!
By saying this, she was also expressing her sincerity.
The Canyang Sword Immortal sighed, "Since you know, I won't hide it from you..."
He then proceeded to inform her about the new method.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Xiao Yuying frowned, seemingly unable to comprehend.
"Han Zhenren, are you saying that the old methods of the demonic sect from the previous era, or the immortal methods we practice now, cannot accommodate the new methods of the Tianhe Zun?"
She suddenly asked.
"That's my guess."
"But that's not right..."
Xiao Yuying's questioning left everyone stunned.
"What's not right?"
Xiao Yuying glanced at them, thought for a moment, and then spoke, "Because the Holy Ancestor of the demonic sect... was also pursuing the creation of immortal methods!"
Zheng Fa's heart jolted, and he looked at the Canyang Sword Immortal, who also widened his eyes in disbelief.
Seeing that he seemed skeptical, Xiao Yuying shook her head, "I once visited a secret realm from the early period of the last era, where there were praises for the Holy Ancestor. Oh, the Holy Ancestor is what we now refer to as the founder of the demonic sect..."
She seemed to be recalling something.
Slowly, she continued, "According to those praises, the Holy Ancestors of the demonic sect transformed the current immortal methods based on the old methods from the previous era."
Hearing this, Zheng Fa's mind was in utter chaos—
Previously, Han Lao's words had given him the impression that the current immortal methods and the demonic sect's techniques were both ancient traditions, with the demonic sect being a bunch of historical relics, the roadblock to the new methods.
But according to Xiao Yuying, those demonic ancestors were also creators of the new methods...
He looked at the silent Cang Kong, as if he could see the struggles of generations of cultivators over nearly a million years across two eras...
"No wonder..." The Canyang Sword Immortal gently shook his head, "The ancestor once said that at least one of the demonic ancestors was a pioneer of the path."
Zheng Fa's heart trembled.
He remembered this; it was something the Canyang Sword Immortal had told him on the way to Jiushan.
At that time, it was a warning not to venture into the demonic sect's secret realm lightly.
Back then, everyone thought that this so-called pioneer was the one who created cultivation methods like the life-bound treasures.
Yet, unexpectedly, that demonic ancestor was also on the path of the new method.
After a moment of silence, they finally heard the Canyang Sword Immortal sigh, "The new method... ah, how difficult it is..."
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