How could this happen?

"What exactly happened to Pei Xuan? Why did he betray the prince?"

Duan Nian simply couldn't believe it.

Qi Guze said, "Don't worry too much. We'll go back and look for him later. We'll definitely be able to find him."

"We'll find out the truth once we find him."

Duan Nian clenched her fist, "Yes, Your Highness!"

He couldn't help but worry about Pei Xuan's safety.

After returning to the capital, Xu Yuehuai went to the Wuling Kingdom's palace and reported the intelligence obtained from the interrogation and what he had seen and heard to the court.

The imperial court highly praised them and quickly dispatched troops to Wuling Kingdom to arrest the traitors.

Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze rushed to the secret realm without stopping, preparing to explore the secrets of the mysterious power.

When they returned to the secret realm, they discovered that the mysterious power was even stronger than before.

Xu Yuehuai could sense the modern atmosphere on the other side of the door, as if the hope of returning home was right before her eyes.

However, they also knew that this power could very well be exploited by those with ulterior motives.

“We must proceed with caution,” Xu Yuehuai cautioned.

Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "I know. Let's explore other parts of this secret realm first and see if there are any other clues."

The two ventured deep into the secret realm, and after a period of searching, they overcame numerous difficulties and continued their journey.

In a dark cave, they finally found Pei Xuan trapped inside.

He had multiple injuries and was pale, clearly having suffered cruel torture.

Xu Yuehuai was quite surprised to see this.

"Pei Xuan!" She rushed over and helped Pei Xuan up.

Qi Guze cautiously surveyed his surroundings, making sure no other enemies appeared.

Pei Xuan frowned, looking very pained. "I'm fine..." he said softly.

Xu Yuehuai quickly said, "Don't say anything, we'll take you out right away."

She carefully helped Pei Xuan up, and Qi Guze led the way as the two quickly left the cave.

After returning to the mansion, Xu Yuehuai settled Pei Xuan on the bed to rest and invited a doctor to treat his wounds.

After some treatment, Pei Xuan's condition gradually stabilized.

Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stayed by his bedside, watching him silently.

"I'm sorry..." Pei Xuan's weak voice broke the silence, "I've caused you trouble."

Xu Yuehuai shook her head. "Let's not talk about this anymore. You should get some rest."

Qi Guze then asked in a deep voice, "Who exactly injured you?"

Pei Xuan paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, “It was a person dressed in black robes who controlled my consciousness, making me unable to control myself.”

Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, realizing that this might be related to the power within the secret realm.

“After they took control of me,” Pei Xuan continued, “they bewitched me and made me lead you into the secret realm.”

"When they realized their scheme had been exposed, they wanted to kill me to silence me."

Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened. "Luckily, we found you in time."

She gently stroked Pei Xuan's hand and said, "I brought danger to you." Pei Xuan's voice was choked with emotion. "I should have told you my true identity sooner."

Xu Yuehuai was taken aback. "Who exactly are you?"

She looked at Pei Xuan with a puzzled expression.

“I am a member of the Dark Night Alliance.” Pei Xuan took a deep breath. “I came to the Prince’s side in search of a treasure that the Dark Night Alliance has lost.”

"The Dark Night Alliance? What kind of organization is that?"

"Could the person controlling you also be a member of the Dark Night Alliance?"

Xu Yuehuai asked Pei Xuan.

"The Dark Night Alliance is a very ancient organization that has been secretly maintaining peace in several countries."

"As for those men in black, I don't know who they are."

"Also, the treasure I'm looking for might be in the secret realm."

Pei Xuan coughed a few times as he spoke.

"Is that treasure in this secret realm?" Xu Yuehuai pressed.

Pei Xuan nodded. "Yes, I only recently learned about this news myself."

"But I only know a general clue, and I don't know the exact location."

"I see!" Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat puzzled.

"So how did you get controlled by the men in black?"

"Why do they want to control you?"

Xu Yuehuai continued to ask.

Pei Xuan paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know either. Maybe they've noticed my connection to the treasure."

Qi Guze said, "This matter is indeed very strange, and we must investigate it thoroughly."

Pei Xuan agreed, saying, "That's exactly what I was planning to do too."

After discussing it, the three decided to heal their injuries first before venturing deeper into the secret realm to search for treasures.

At the same time, they kept the matter of the treasure a secret and did not tell anyone else.

In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze assigned people to take care of Pei Xuan's daily life and meals separately, arranging for him to stay in a particularly secluded room so that no one else would know of his existence.

Qi Guze also frequently communicated with Xu Yuehuai to discuss how to handle matters related to the secret realm.

Finally, a month later, Pei Xuan's injuries were fully healed.

The three of them stepped into the secret realm once again, embarking on a new adventure.

The secret realm is full of mystery and danger, but they have made full preparations.

They traveled on, overcoming numerous difficulties, and finally arrived at the location of the treasure.

It was a gem that shone with dazzling light, crystal clear, as if it contained boundless power.

"Is this the treasure the Dark Night Alliance is looking for?" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed in amazement.

Qi Guze frowned. "We need to be careful. This gem is definitely not simple."

They approached the gem cautiously, when suddenly a powerful energy surge emanated from it.

Immediately afterwards, a mysterious force enveloped the entire secret realm, tightly enveloping them within.

"What's going on?" Xu Yuehuai exclaimed.

Qi Guze frowned deeply. "We need to find a way out quickly."

However, no matter how hard they struggled, they could not break free from the control of this mysterious force.

Pei Xuan's face also turned pale. "I once saw a similar record in an ancient book."

His voice trembled as he said, "This might be the legendary, mysterious power that the Dark Night Alliance has been searching for."

Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened. "Then aren't we in danger?" she asked nervously.

Qi Guze firmly stated, "We cannot give up; we must find a way out."

They continued to struggle, trying to find a breakthrough.

In the midst of her arduous struggle, Xu Yuehuai suddenly recalled her previous experience of traveling through time.

She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and tried to communicate with that force.

The mysterious force seemed to sense her consciousness and gradually weakened its control. Taking advantage of this, Xu Yuehuai broke free from her restraints, grabbed Qi Guze and Pei Xuan, and ran forward.

They passed through a dazzling door and arrived in a strange space.

This place is filled with endless gems and light, as if it were another world.