Published: January 1, 2025
Upon seeing this, Dao Wang Mu Zhi Feng couldn't help but frown. He naturally understood that these few people were left behind by the Battle King Sect to guard the entrance, in case scattered cultivators entered this place.
These major forces spoke nicely on the surface, but once the secret realm was opened, they would not stop anyone. However, it was likely that they had already arranged personnel at the entrance of this secret realm to prevent scattered cultivators from entering.
Dao Wang Mu Zhi Feng glanced at these individuals and furrowed his brow as he clasped his hands and said, "What do you mean by this?"
The old man sneered slightly and said, "What do you mean? Don’t you understand?
We are all smart people, so there’s no need for us to say more, right?
This secret realm is so rare; how could we really allow you all to enter and explore at will?
Since the three of you are here, I have two suggestions for you. First, return the way you came; that’s good for you and good for all of us. But if you insist on forcing your way in, then don’t blame us for being ruthless and letting you end up like those who came before, lying here."
The old man glanced at the few corpses beside them, and the warning was clear.
"Sir, that is going too far. Previously, your Battle King Sect promised that as long as we break the restrictions, you would not stop us from entering the secret realm. Your Battle King Sect is also a well-known sect in the Void Tidal Sea; are you not afraid of us leaking news and ruining your sect’s reputation?"
You Qian Xue said in a deep voice.
"Hehe, our sect master never made any promises to you. However, he did say that once the restrictions are broken, you would not be obstructed from entering the secret realm. Aside from that, he only mentioned that once treasures are obtained, each can take what they need. Our Battle King Sect has fulfilled this promise and has not stopped you from entering, right?"
The old man smiled faintly, "Look at you all; aren’t you already standing above this secret realm?
We didn’t stop you, did we?"
"You…" You Qian Xue laughed angrily. Indeed, the Battle King Sect did not stop them from entering the secret realm, but once they entered, they sent people to block them here and then claimed they hadn’t obstructed them. This wordplay was truly impressive.
Dao Wang Mu Zhi Feng said coldly, "If what you say is true, then you aren’t planning to let us pass, are you?"
The old man clasped his fist and said, "Our sect master’s orders, we dare not disobey. Friends, please do not make things difficult for us. I know you are a late-stage Saint Master, but since we are blocking you here, we naturally have our confidence. I hope you will consider our previous cooperation in breaking the restrictions and retreat obediently for everyone's good."
If it were other scattered cultivators, the old man would have said to kill, but in Qin Chen’s group, there was Dao Wang Mu Zhi Feng, a late-stage Saint Master. Although the old man was not afraid, he did not want to complicate matters, so he spoke a few more words.
"Do you think that is possible?
You play such cunning tricks, treating us like rabbits after they’ve served their purpose."
Dao Wang Mu Zhi Feng sneered, "What if I insist on passing through here?"
The old man's expression darkened, and a cold light flickered in his narrowed eyes. He said in a frosty tone, "If that is the case, then don’t blame my brothers for being heartless."
"Wait!"
At this moment, Qin Chen suddenly raised his hand and called out.
The old man immediately shifted his gaze toward Qin Chen, thinking he wanted to say something, but what came into view was a sword energy shooting toward him like an arrow released from a bow.
The old man's expression changed, and he raised his hand to drop a formation flag. With a thunderous boom, beams of formation light surged up in the valley. The old man's eyes sharpened like an eagle as he raised his hand to summon a sacred treasure to fiercely counter the sword energy that Qin Chen had struck out.