Chapter 247
Zheng Fa understood why the old man said those words.
For two epochs, in the Xuanwei Realm, the most gifted, the most dazzling, and the most formidable beings—only thirteen Demon Ancestors and the Tianhe Venerable.
The Demon Ancestors created the Demon Sect's techniques.
The Tianhe Venerable then created the Tianhe techniques.
Yet even now, the transformation techniques still have their flaws...
This topic was equally perplexing for them.
However, with such open and honest communication, the two sides had established a foundation for cooperation to solve the problem.
“So, Master Han, are you saying that this secret realm is likely related to the inheritance of the new Tianhe techniques? We should avoid provoking any karmic retribution?”
Xiao Yuying asked the Cangyang Sword Immortal.
“Exactly... but now...” Old Han sighed, “We’ve become a thorn in someone’s side.”
“I’m not worried about the treasure-seeking cultivators.”
“What worries me is that they might think we’ve obtained treasures or techniques from this secret realm.”
“Even if we leave now, others will assume we secretly snatched the treasures.”
“...”
Xiao Yuying frowned.
Clearly, her fearless nature was also wary of this situation.
On the other hand, Yan Wushuang seemed to have thought of something and spoke up, “Since we want to keep it a secret…”
“Hmm?”
“Why not just eliminate everyone? That would keep it under wraps!”
“...”
Xiao Yuying looked at the Cangyang Sword Immortal with a strange expression.
Zheng Fa sighed inwardly—having such a son of the sect master in Tianhe was indeed a blessing.
“That's not feasible! Besides, we are the righteous path! The righteous path!”
Old Han scolded, rapping Yan Wushuang on the head.
Zheng Fa pondered for a moment and suddenly said, “I have a contingency plan—uh, I mean, an idea.”
The Cangyang Sword Immortal was taken aback and immediately said, “Let’s hear it.”
“Why don’t you two have a fight?”
Xiao Yuying and the Cangyang Sword Immortal were momentarily stunned, quickly grasping Zheng Fa’s idea.
“You mean, if we team up, it’ll be too conspicuous. Instead, we can create internal strife to lower their guard.”
Zheng Fa nodded and added, “On the other hand, it’s best if the fight seems genuine.”
“After the conflict, if we’re too weak to continue, it’ll be easier for others to believe we’ve given up on the treasure.” Xiao Yuying and the Cangyang Sword Immortal exchanged glances and nodded lightly.
“With that, we’ll indeed have a reason to escape…” Old Han stroked his chin, “But how do we make it look real?”
Xiao Yuying replied, “There are many Yuanying cultivators nearby. If we fake it, we might not be able to hide it. It’s best if someone actually gets hurt.”
After saying that, both of their gazes turned to Yan Wushuang.
Yan Wushuang was taken aback, pointing at himself, “Me?”
They nodded.
“Why not Old Han…”
Old Han’s Yuanying aura flickered and vanished.
“Xiao Fairy… never mind!” Yan Wushuang pointed at Zheng Fa, “Why not this fairy? She suggested it!”
Zheng Fa was stunned.
Yan Wushuang, you can’t take on two Yuanying cultivators; are you going to bully a weak girl in the Foundation Establishment stage?
“She’s not suitable.”
To his surprise, Xiao Yuying shook her head and outright refused.
Yan Wushuang pouted, looking at the Cangyang Sword Immortal, who was protected by Xiao Yuying.
But he had Old Han backing him!
In terms of strength, Old Han was superior!
He turned around and saw Old Han slowly nodding at him, “She really isn’t suitable.”
“...Old Han? Which side are you on?”
...
The four of them discussed their strategy and continued deeper into the secret realm.
The further they went, the darker the blood-red hue on the ground became, a dim crimson that exuded a sense of tragedy.
After half a day, the bronze hall that Xiao Yuying had mentioned appeared before them.
The upper part of the hall was tower-like.
The lower part resembled a square room.
Perhaps due to the erosion of time, the hall’s color was less bronze and more a dark greenish-black.
At this moment, the sun was setting, painting the sky and earth in shades of red, while the bronze hall stood starkly against the backdrop, its darkness weighing heavily on the heart.
The door of the house faced them, with a small door engraved with a symbol Zheng Fa recognized well—the mark of the Tianhe Venerable.
In the center of the symbol was a hole, seemingly the large lock Xiao Yuying had mentioned earlier.
But now Zheng Fa probably wouldn’t need to play locksmith—he was back to his old role as a screenwriter!
...
Many cultivators had gathered around the bronze hall.
Zheng Fa glanced over, and the auras emanating from these cultivators made him feel a bit apprehensive—
The red mist they had encountered earlier was extremely eerie, and those who could reach this place were no ordinary cultivators.
Among them were a few Yuanying he recognized, while the rest were likely mostly Jindan like Yan Wushuang.
Cultivators like Zheng Fa, who were in the Foundation Establishment stage, were quite rare.
He couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous.
Yet, the expressions of these cultivators looking at him were even more tense!
Zheng Fa was taken aback—suddenly realizing:
To his left was the Cangyang Sword Immortal, and to his right was the Lingye Fairy.
What’s there to be nervous about?!
...
The early arrivals among the cultivators were likely blocked by the lock on the hall door.
With the arrival of the Cangyang Sword Immortal and Xiao Yuying, they naturally became even more wary—
Xiao Yuying’s treasure-seeking abilities were well-known in the Xuanwei Realm.
The Cangyang Sword Immortal and Yan Wushuang were also of the Tianhe lineage; who knew if the bronze hall had any hidden doors?
The cultivators exchanged glances, seemingly reaching a tacit understanding, and surrounded the four of them.
Zheng Fa was stunned.
Did this group want to eliminate their strongest competitors?
Weren’t they afraid of offending the Tianhe Sect?
After a while, Zheng Fa realized that this group had actually left a passage for the four of them, leading directly to the bronze hall’s main door.
He finally understood their intentions—
Killing Xiao Yuying and the Cangyang Sword Immortal was too risky.
They surrounded the four mainly out of fear that they would monopolize the treasures...
Old Han and Xiao Yuying looked around, then at each other, and the four of them walked toward the bronze hall.
“This place is truly a treasure left by the ancestors of our Tianhe Sect!” Old Han reached out, seemingly wanting to open the bronze hall’s main door.
“Wait!” Xiao Yuying suddenly spoke up.
“Hmm?”
“First, how should we divide the treasures inside?”
“This is originally from our Tianhe Sect!” Old Han snorted coldly.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuying seemed anxious.
“Didn’t we agree...”
...
The surrounding cultivators watched as the two began to argue, exchanging glances, but they didn’t fully believe it.
Xiao Yuying and the Cangyang Sword Immortal went back and forth, their argument escalating.
The Cangyang Sword Immortal’s hand flashed with rainbow light as he grasped a short, round sword.
Xiao Yuying was equally unyielding, her body radiating treasure light, revealing four or five magical artifacts.
The two of them, unable to come to an agreement, actually started fighting.
The Cangyang Sword Immortal was a renowned great cultivator, and Xiao Yuying seemed to be at a disadvantage. She bit her silver teeth, and suddenly a treasure pearl flew out from her sleeve, directly smashing into Yan Wushuang, sending him flying toward the bronze hall.
“Xiao Yuying!”
Old Han was furious and hurried after Yan Wushuang.
“Run!”
Xiao Yuying seemed to fear further conflict, grabbing Zheng Fa and fleeing.
Zheng Fa could see the expressions of the surrounding cultivators—anticipation mixed with relief—indicating that their act had been somewhat successful.
Yan Wushuang’s head crashed against the bronze hall’s main door.
To everyone’s surprise, the door of the bronze hall actually swung open!
A furious roar echoed from within, “Tianhe traitors, how dare you come here?”
A wave of murderous intent that sent chills down the spines of the cultivators surged forth from the hall, sweeping toward everyone.
Zheng Fa was stunned—wait, isn’t it common in the Xuanwei Realm to use one’s head as a key?
(End of this chapter)
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**Chapter 233: The End of the Performance is Just the Beginning of the Harvest**
Upon seeing the bronze hall door open, the other cultivators immediately surged forward, rushing toward the entrance.
The more frenzied the others became, the more anxious Zheng Fa and his companions felt.
“Let’s go!”
Zheng Fa exchanged glances with Xiao Yuying, who understood immediately. Their war chariot burst into brilliant light, transforming into a sunset as they sped away.
The Cangyang Sword Immortal swept Yan Wushuang up with his sword, fleeing toward Zheng Fa and the others.
Are you kidding me?!
If the bronze hall only contained the new techniques, that would be one thing.
But there were actually people inside!
A supporter of the Tianhe Venerable, an ancient monster who had lived for who knows how many hundreds of thousands of years...
Only a fool wouldn’t run!
Zheng Fa looked back and realized that many cultivators weren’t truly foolish; they recognized something was off when they saw Zheng Fa and the others fleeing and began to follow suit.
However, some greedy individuals had already charged into the dark hall.
“Traitors!”
Sure enough, another furious roar echoed from within.
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