"Since no one has any objections, then let Young Master Cui contact Envoy Cui. Let's set off now."

Chen Tianwen made the final decision, while at the same time secretly observing Cui Xiangdong and Cui Xiangbei.

Although Chen Tianwen had absolute faith in Bai Ze's abilities, the fact that he could control the deletion of someone's memories without them even realizing it was truly astonishing!

Imagine if you suddenly used this ability during a battle to erase all of your opponent's memories of magic, how would they be able to fight back?

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this ability heaven-defying.

However, Chen Tianwen saw that Cui Xiangdong and his fellow disciples looked normal and he could not see anything unusual. So Chen Tianwen had to give up. He couldn't very well ask the two of them directly if they remembered the Scattered Brocade Immortal Bird, could he?

That's like burying your head in the sand.

Soon, Cui Xiangdong contacted the Holy Envoy Cui through a secret method and informed him of what had happened. Chen Tianwen did not know what the Holy Envoy Cui said, but he knew that the Holy Envoy Cui instructed them to head towards the core of the secret realm and find the Holy Envoy Cui when they got close.

The group exchanged glances and, without further hesitation, headed deeper into the secret realm. Although the deeper they went, the more powerful the ferocious and divine beasts they would encounter, they had no interest in treasure hunting at the moment.

Within the Xuanwu Secret Realm, as long as one is not greedy for immortal treasures, these ferocious beasts and immortal creatures generally will not attack on their own initiative, so the group traveled without much danger along the way.

...

On the other hand, after leaving the spiritual energy space, Bai Ze teleported directly to the core of the secret realm.

Although the Xuanwu Secret Realm was incredibly vast, in Bai Ze's eyes, no distance was too far.

Bai Ze quietly observed the core of the secret realm. He had been here many times before, back when the Xuanwu divine beast was still alive.

As one of the few ancient mythical beasts, Bai Ze and Xuanwu had an excellent relationship.

That's why Bai Ze arranged for Chen Tianwen to come to the Xuanwu Secret Realm, just so he could see his old friend one last time.

Although the chieftains of the Underworld Serpent Clan and the Black Tortoise Clan repeatedly testified that Xuanwu's remnant soul had dissipated, Bai Ze still held onto a sliver of hope. Perhaps this was his final act of devotion to his old friend!

Looking at the familiar surroundings, Bai Ze sighed inwardly. The peach blossoms were still there, but the person who planted them was nowhere to be seen!

Bai Ze slowed his pace, walking slowly through this core area, seemingly searching for something, or perhaps reminiscing about something.

After a long while, Bai Ze sighed softly and muttered to himself:

"Could it be that there is no longer a Xuanwu in this world?"

"Hehehe, I never thought I'd get to see an old friend before I vanish. Heaven has been kind to me."

Suddenly, a laugh rang out, and Bai Ze was overjoyed. It was the voice of the Xuanwu Sacred Beast.

A moment later, a middle-aged man with a resolute face appeared before Bai Ze and said jokingly:

"He's hundreds of thousands of years old, yet he's defeated like a pale-faced scholar. He really has no shame."

If anyone dared to mock the Bai Ze divine beast in this way, they would surely be met with Bai Ze's merciless annihilation. However, the person in front of them was none other than the Xuanwu divine beast, Bai Ze's longtime friend.

The two have known each other since they were born, cultivating together, traveling together, and growing stronger together...

So, instead of getting angry at Xuanwu's teasing, Bai Ze couldn't control his emotions and hugged Xuanwu tightly.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so cheesy, okay?"

Xuanwu laughed as he pushed Bai Ze aside with a look of disgust.

Bai Ze regained his composure, but looking at Xuanwu, he couldn't help but smile.

"I knew you wouldn't disappear so easily. I know a little about your feigned death technique."

Xuanwu's eyes held a hint of disdain, seemingly unable to tolerate Bai Ze's pretentious attitude, and he teased:

"My feigned death technique has now made me truly dead. But it can't compare to your reincarnation technique. Seeing that you're alive and well puts my mind at ease."

Although Xuanwu couldn't help but tease Bai Ze, seeing that Bai Ze was still alive and had recovered some of his strength, Xuanwu was genuinely happy for Bai Ze.

Xuanwu and Bai Ze looked at each other and smiled. After a long while, Xuanwu spoke again, saying to Bai Ze:

"Since you have already reincarnated, why are you here again? Don't you know that the Xuanxian Realm has become a cage-like existence?"

Bai Ze nodded and replied:

"Of course I know. Some time ago, I also left the Xuanxian Realm, but by chance, I encountered the Xuanyuan Saint Lord."

"The Holy Lord Xuanyuan?"

Xuanwu was slightly taken aback. Although Xuanyuan Saint Lord belonged to the human race, he was born at the same time as these ancient divine beasts and was a born saint.

Xuanwu has no fondness for the human race, but Xuanyuan Shengjun is definitely an exception.

"That's right, the Holy Lord Xuanyuan asked me to return to the Xuanxian Realm to protect someone!"

Bai Ze smiled and continued.

Xuanwu looked at Bai Ze with some curiosity. He knew Bai Ze's calm temperament.

Although Bai Ze also greatly admired Xuanyuan Shengjun, he would never agree to protect an unrelated person just because of a request from Xuanyuan Shengjun.

The fact that Bai Ze was able to appear here was enough to prove that Bai Ze had agreed to Xuanyuan Shengjun's request, so Xuanwu couldn't help but become curious about the person Bai Ze was going to protect.

"Who is someone that Lord Xuanyuan would ask for help from? And who is someone that you, Bai Ze, would protect?"

Bai Ze smiled and said to Xuanwu:

"I was able to come here with that person. He is currently in your secret realm."

"oh?"

Xuanwu was slightly taken aback, then waved his hand and released a burst of immortal energy, and a huge energy screen appeared in front of Xuanwu and Bai Ze.

Everything within the secret realm was displayed on the screen.

Are you talking about this Golden Immortal?

Xuanwu frowned, but then shook his head and continued:

"No, he's hiding his strength. But he's only a Grand Luo Golden Immortal."

Bai Ze smiled without saying a word. This secret realm was opened up by Xuanwu, so no matter how far away it was, everything seemed to be right in front of Xuanwu.

Bai Ze believed that Xuanwu would soon realize Chen Tianwen's extraordinary abilities.

Sure enough, the longer Xuanwu looked, the more his brows furrowed, and he muttered to himself:

"So many familiar faces? Who exactly is this kid? Why did you all choose him? It seems I really have fallen behind you!"

Hearing Xuanwu's self-deprecating remark, Bai Ze smiled and said:

"Because he deserves it!"