Chapter 45 The Secret of the Mist Forest

Although they learned of Ye Li's death, they all assumed that she had been killed along with the other disciples a few days earlier, completely unaware that they had personally cut off her life.

Even if Qingyu Zhenren is unaware of the inside story, can her life be ignored?

At this moment, Ye Li finally understood that in Qingyu Zhenren's eyes, she was just like the flowers and grass by the roadside, born and dying as they pleased, and had nothing to do with him.

Yuan Ce couldn't believe that Master Qingyu really didn't care about Ye Li's life or death. "Master, you... that's our senior sister, your personal disciple!"

Master Qingyu remained unmoved. "I expelled her from the Tianmen Sect at the apprenticeship ceremony that day. She is no longer a disciple of my Tianmen Sect."

"you!"

Overwhelmed with emotion, Yuan Ce pointed at Qingyu Zhenren and questioned, "Have you forgotten how much our senior sister has cared for us all these years? How can you be so heartless and cold-hearted? How can you be our master?!"

"Yuan Ce!"

Lu Ziting wanted to stop it, but it was too late.

An immense pressure slammed down, pinning everyone to the ground, unable to lift their heads. All that could be heard was Master Qingyu's angry voice.

"Yuan Ce, you have lost your cultivation and have no moral character. You are no longer worthy to remain in the Lotus Sect. Effective immediately, you are expelled from the Lotus Sect and sent to the outer sect!"

Once Master Qingyu withdrew his oppressive aura, Yuan Ce, now a mortal, spat out a mouthful of blood. He wiped his mouth and said, "Going to the outer sect is fine, who cares!"

After saying that, he ran away without looking back.

Wen Yao wanted to plead for her, but before he could speak, Master Qingyu coldly said, "If anyone mentions Ye Li's name again, they will be expelled from the Lotus Sect!"

Su Ying'er tugged at Wen Yao's sleeve, "Third Senior Brother, Master is in a bad mood, let's go first."

"..."

Soon, Lotus Cave returned to silence.

The previously cold-faced Master Qingyu slowly raised his hand.

The inner core landed quietly in his palm, just as serene as Ye Li.

He suddenly remembered what Ye Li looked like when she was young. She was wielding a sword that was heavier than herself. Her innocent face lit up with joy when she saw him, but she immediately suppressed her smile and bowed solemnly, saying, "Greetings, Master."

A smile appeared on Qingyu Zhenren's lips as he reached out his hand to her, "Ali..."

No one responded.

The memories faded, leaving only the empty cave and the blood-stained golden elixir.

"Greetings, Master."

A disciple entered, and Master Qingyu composed himself, saying calmly, "What is it?"

"The Grand Elder requests your presence; he has important matters to discuss."

"Yes, I will go shortly. You may leave now."

As Ye Li watched Qingyu Zhenren's departing figure, she had a premonition that the Grand Elder's discussion was related to the Mist Camphor Forest.

She was tortured and killed by the masked man, yet she knew nothing about him.

She couldn't rely on anyone else; she had to find out the truth on her own.

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Tianmen Sect Main Hall

As soon as Master Qingyu arrived, the Grand Elder went straight to the point, "I heard that your personal disciple Ye Li also died in the Mist Camphor Forest?"

Master Qingyu wanted to say yes, but hesitated before speaking, "We've only found her inner core; her life or death is still unknown."

The Grand Elder directly exposed his self-deception: "If someone's inner core is ripped out after being disemboweled, unless they are a great immortal, they certainly won't survive."

She didn't notice Qingyu Zhenren's tense jaw and said to herself, "I remember Ye Li was in the late Nascent Soul stage. If someone with such cultivation died so tragically, it seems that the Mist Camphor Forest has come back to life."

"..."

From their conversation, Ye Li learned that the Mist Camphor Forest was not just a training ground; thousands of years ago, it was the entrance to the Wuqi Clan.

The Wuqi clan wreaked havoc on the world for a thousand years until they were suppressed by the founder of the Tianmen Sect 1,500 years ago, who also sealed the Mist Camphor Forest.

After that war, the founder of the sect achieved perfect merit and ascended to godhood, disappearing without a trace. The Tianmen Sect was then passed down to the current sect leader, Ouyang.

A thousand years have passed, and people have long forgotten the Wuqi Clan, and even more so, they have forgotten that the Mist Camphor Forest was once the entrance to the Wuqi Clan, treating it only as an ordinary training ground.

Now, with frequent incidents occurring in the Mist Forest, it is highly likely that the Wuqi Clan is about to make a comeback.

Could that masked man be a member of the Wuqi clan?

The elder of the Crimson Flame Sect, who had a fiery temper, slapped his thigh and said, "So what if they come back to life? We can just beat them back!"

The Grand Elder shook his head. "It's not that easy. The Wuqi Clan is skilled in evil magic. If it really is them, I'm afraid..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone's face was extremely solemn.

"I have already planned to go to the Mist Camphor Forest tomorrow with the elders of the Water Cloud Sect and the Crimson Flame Sect to investigate. I'm entrusting the Heavenly Gate Sect to you, True Person Qingyu."

"Master Qingyu?"

Master Qingyu seemed lost in thought. The Grand Elder repeated himself twice before he finally replied, "Okay."

Hearing that they were going to the Mist Camphor Forest the next day, Ye Li decided to go with them.

Now that she has broken through to the Golden Core stage, she is no longer as fearless of harm as she was in her original soul form, so it is safer for her to stay with the main group.

At the same time, the news also reached Lotus Gate.

Wen Yao clenched his fists tightly. "Tomorrow I will go in with them. Whether I live or die, I will bring A-Li back."

Lu Ziting sensed his undisguised affection and frowned, saying, "You haven't broken through to the Golden Core stage yet, so I'll go instead."

Wen Yao gave a sarcastic smile, "Senior Brother still has Junior Sister to take care of, and besides, I am already in the late Foundation Establishment stage, only one step away from Senior Brother's early Golden Core stage. Senior Brother should stay in Lotus Sect."

Just as the two were locked in a standoff, a deep voice broke in.

"None of you need to go, I'll go alone."

It is Mo Hannian.

"Xiao Wu, you're not in good health, it will be dangerous for you to go."

"What, do you think I'm useless?" Mo Hannian said coldly, "or do you think I'm not worthy to go?"

Before they could answer, he said to himself, "It's settled then. If Ye Li really dies, I will be buried with her to repay the favors she has done for me over the years."

"No! None of you can go!"

Su Ying'er spread her arms to stop them, and said stubbornly, "I know you are worried about Senior Sister, but you are my senior brothers, my family. I am worried about you too! I can't just watch you die."

"Senior brother, senior sister has already abandoned us, are you going to abandon me too?"

Lu Ziting's resolute brows softened, "Ying'er..."

"Third Senior Brother, you are a prince, the pride of your country. What will they do if something happens to you?"

Wen Yao was stunned. Indeed, he came to Tianmen Sect not only to carry his own path to immortality, but also to carry the burden of his family and clan. He could not be so selfish.

Su Ying'er then turned to Mo Hannian, "Fifth Senior Brother, I know you said you'd be buried with Senior Sister because you care about her, but have you ever thought that I care about you too? If you insist on going, I won't stop you, but if you're going to be buried with Senior Sister, I'll be buried with you. I mean what I say!"

Mo Hannian was stunned, overwhelmed with emotion, and clumsily wiped away her tears, saying, "Junior Sister, don't do anything foolish."

Su Ying'er threw herself into their arms, "Senior Sister is in trouble, and Fourth Senior Brother and Sixth Senior Brother are no longer at Lotus Sect. Ying'er really can't live without you."

The group fell silent.

Yes, Ye Li is gone, so those of them who remain should cherish each other even more.

Seeing the group huddled together, Ye Li glanced at Su Ying'er, who was being fawned over, and narrowed her eyes.

Previously, she felt that these fellow disciples were no longer worth her attention, and she didn't bother to change their misunderstandings.

But seeing Su Ying'er's smug look, she changed her mind.

She wanted to expose her true colors and show them just how blind and ignorant she was.

Now that she can touch real objects, this is not difficult for her.