"They're out!"

As Zhenru was exchanging pleasantries with Qin Yue, she noticed a strange movement above her head. Turning around, she saw one person after another appearing on the flat ground.

The first to emerge were Lei Wuxin and Mingxin Zhenren.

Following closely behind the two was Liu Yunzhao, which surprised Zhenru but was also expected.

Liu Yunzhao noticed Zhenru's gaze, and looked up sharply. A flash of surprise crossed his face the moment he saw Zhenru clearly, then he chuckled softly and walked over, saying:

"That's true, you're not that stupid, and you won't die so easily."

"But have you thought it through? How are you going to face those people when you go back?"

Liu Yunzhao believed that if he could save his life and enter the Ascension Tower, he would naturally figure out the crux of the problem in the Sun Realm.

Liu Yunzhao hadn't considered that Zhenru, after leaving the Ascension Tower, had no intention of returning to the Sun Realm.

To avoid any further complications, Zhenru didn't say much, only glancing at Liu Yunzhao with a smile before turning to Qin Yue and saying:

"They've all come out, let's go over there."

After saying that, he walked side by side with Qin Yue into the crowd.

As Liu Yunzhao watched the two chatting happily and walking side by side, his brows furrowed slightly. Countless ideas raced through his mind, but due to the large number of the other party, there was little possibility of putting them into practice.

Moreover, this place is not just an ordinary flat area as it appears on the surface. If anyone dares to make a move here, they will likely be strangled on the spot.

Liu Yunzhao was at a loss and could only pray that what happened next would not be the same as what she expected.

Zhenru, who had already gathered with her friends, no longer focused her attention on Liu Yunzhao, but instead talked to the others about her experiences and plans.

Zhenru first told Qin Yue what he had told her, and then told the others, subtly mentioning the possible situations that might occur when they returned to the Sun Realm.

After hearing Zhenru's words, the others looked rather unpleasant and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Unable to hold her tongue any longer, and seeing everyone silent, Feng Piaopiao spoke up:

“The fellow Daoists who have been in contact with us have also told us some of what you’ve said, so I think your plan is correct.”

"A bunch of old bastards who have lost their minds! I knew it! Why are so many of their things so strange? Humph!"

Although the others did not join Feng Piaopiao in cursing the ancestor, their expressions were a mixture of indignation and agreement.

Zhenru glanced at everyone's expressions, ignored the insults, and went straight to stating her plans:

"If we return to the Sun Realm, let alone whether we can get out, this trip will probably not be easy."

"The Sun Realm needs to be saved, but I don't plan to do it from within the Sun Realm. I want to wait until I'm capable enough before going back."

The others nodded, and after a while, Master Jianxing spoke:

“I understand what you mean, Junior Sister, but apart from this ancient secret realm, the Sun Realm has severed ties with the outside world. Not only can the people of the Sun Realm not come out, but if we leave, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to return.”

"It is indeed difficult, but it is not 100% impossible."

"Of course..." Zhenru then took a detour:

"This is just my personal plan. Those who want to come with me can come with me. And those who want to return to the Sun Realm, I won't stop them."

As she spoke, Zhenru pointed to the portal on the other side of the Sun Realm.

At the entrance to the Sun Realm teleportation portal, only Liu Yunzhao, Jin Ming, Song Jiansheng, and that overseas cultivator stood.

Of the ten people, four chose to go back, which surprised Zhenru somewhat.

It wasn't the number of people who returned that surprised them, but rather that all ten people from the Sun Realm had actually entered the Ascension Tower.

Then won't those people in the sect who are "starving for food" get nothing this time?

Zhenru raised her eyebrows, feeling a surge of pleasure, but as she looked away, she caught sight of Lei Wuxin standing not far from them.

After a moment's thought with her eyes lowered, Zhenru took two steps forward, exchanged greetings with Lei Wuxin, and then spoke:

"Thank you for your help earlier, Fellow Daoist Lei."

Lei Wuxin cupped his hands in greeting, his tone flat and devoid of any emotion, and said:

"It's not to help you; the Sunrise Realm belongs to everyone."

Zhenru raised an eyebrow, which conveyed a lot of meaning, but seeing that the other party didn't intend to elaborate, Zhenru didn't press further and instead offered a way out:

"My friends and I are planning to go to the Solid Spirit Realm for some training. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lei would be interested?"

Lei Wuxin remained silent, merely glancing quickly at Zhenru before bowing again and saying:

"Respect is not as good as obedience."

As if he had been waiting for Zhenru to say this, Lei Wuxin agreed without hesitation and stepped into the group even faster than Zhenru.

When the others saw Lei Wuxin approaching, they were all somewhat surprised. They looked up and silently asked Zhenru, who nodded slightly without saying anything more.

Lei Wuxin didn't care about their eye contact, and didn't even glance at his fellow disciple, Mingxin Zhenren.

Zhenru and Qin Yue had finished speaking. With the other two members of his sect by his side, they walked over to Zhenru and the others.

After exchanging pleasantries and getting to know each other, Qin Yue joked:

"This trip to the ancient secret realm was truly worthwhile!"

"There were three of them when they came out, but there are nine when they go back. The elders in the sect must be overjoyed."

Zhenru, as the leader, smiled and clasped his hands in greeting, saying:

"I would be grateful if Fellow Daoist Qin could take care of me."

Qin Yue patted Zhenru's shoulder, without pulling or tugging, and turned to lead everyone toward the entrance of the Solid Spirit Realm.

The others from the Solid Spirit Realm were already waiting at the door. When they saw Qin Yue and his two companions return, they were about to greet them politely when they saw a string of people following behind him, each with a different expression on their face.

After a long while, one of them glanced at the group and then smiled enigmatically:

"The Spirit Realm is about to get lively."

This sounded a bit strange, and just as they were about to ask, the portal opened right in front of them before they could even open their mouths.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenru, please."

Qin Yue's expression remained unchanged; he simply raised his hand warmly in an invitation.

Zhenru put aside her doubts, smiled and nodded, and led the remaining five friends into the teleportation portal.

The time interval between the opening and closing of the portal is only a dozen or so breaths.

Originally, there were ten people from the Solid Spirit Realm, plus six from Zhenru's side, making a total of sixteen people. By the time they had all lined up and squeezed together, the time would be almost up.

Just as the portal was about to close, a long, moon-white ribbon, with a tricky angle, wound its way into the portal and precisely swept towards Zhenru.

"call--"

"court death!!!"

It was as if a flame had sprung from his fingertips, and Qin Yue's roar came out almost at the same time.

At the same time, a thunderclap rang out on the flat ground outside the teleportation portal, followed by a scream.

"Liu Yunqing—!!!"

Those inside the portal who were stunned by the sudden turn of events had now recovered. The others, seeing thunder rushing towards the portal, turned and glared angrily at Zhenru and his group.

Just as someone was about to say something, Lei Wuxin, who was standing by the teleportation portal, reached out and gently shook hands with the thunder.