Seeing Qin Luo suddenly turn around, Su Yaoyue also turned around gracefully, only to see Wu Changkong and Xiao Ming appear silently behind them.
A look of undisguised astonishment flashed across her beautiful eyes. She was surprised, not expecting that among these people, Qin Luo would be the first to notice the two of them approaching quietly.
After a brief silence, Su Yaoyue began to speak slowly to Qin Luo:
"Junior Brother Qin Luo, the person carrying the hidden sword is Xiao Ming, whose hidden sword technique has reached a superb level. And the seemingly ordinary man beside him is none other than Wu Changkong, who currently dominates the Wind and Cloud Ranking."
Upon hearing Su Yaoyue's words, Wu Changkong and Xiao Ming also turned their attention to Qin Luo.
Xiao Ming's lips curled into a faint smile, yet a hint of doubt lingered between his brows as he spoke slowly:
"Junior? The people gathered here are all the top five on the popularity chart. Could it be that you have taken over Xu Zhe's fourth place?"
"In that case, it's no wonder that Su Yaoyue was so enthusiastic in introducing you to her today. After all, there was one less rather annoying person."
These words, tinged with inquiry and a hint of teasing, subtly eased the originally somber atmosphere.
Seeing Xiao Ming's calm tone, Qin Luo also responded humbly:
"Senior Xiao, you misunderstand. I'm just a newcomer to the top of the popularity rankings and still have many shortcomings compared to everyone else. Senior Su was just being friendly and helping a junior like me."
"Being able to detect our presence when we were deliberately concealing our auras shows that this junior brother Qin Luo is quite perceptive. There's no need for him to be so modest."
Standing to the side, Wu Changkong spoke in a calm voice.
"In the Lingyuan Sect, the competition for the top five spots on the Wind and Cloud Ranking has always been fierce. Everyone who can stand here must have extraordinary abilities. The fact that you can sense our arrival is enough to prove your strength."
"Moreover, I can sense the power within you that is ready to be unleashed. Although it seems restrained and subtle, it is like a dragon lurking in the abyss."
Hearing his high praise, everyone on the field was momentarily surprised.
Qin Luo was also secretly surprised, he really did not expect Wu Changkong's intuition to be so sharp. Just as he was about to speak, a figure slowly emerged from the void and suddenly appeared in everyone's sight.
The newcomer was middle-aged, with a refined face bearing a touch of authority. His eyes were deep and bright, and he wore a dark-colored robe that swayed slightly with his steps, emitting wisps of spiritual light.
"Dean!"
Upon seeing this person, Wu Changkong and the other three quickly bowed. Qin Luo also dared not be negligent, and after a slight shock, he also hurriedly clasped his hands and bowed.
Clearly, Qin Luo hadn't expected that the mysterious Dean Yuanxuan of the Lingyuan Sect would be so young, looking to be only around thirty years old.
In his original imagination, the dean who could control such a large sect must be an old man with a sage-like demeanor. However, the dean Yuanxuan in front of him at this moment overturned his perception.
While he was somewhat surprised by this, Wu Changkong had already asked:
"What important task does the Dean have for summoning us this time? Could it be that the remnants of the Blood Fiend Cult have given themselves away?"
Dean Yuanxuan's expression was solemn as he slowly spoke:
"The Blood Fiend Sect does indeed appear to be involved in this matter. However, if this mess isn't handled properly, our entire Spirit Abyss Continent could be destroyed!"
"Not long ago, the Dark Pavilion and the Blazing Fire Gate found a ruin somewhere."
Dean Yuanxuan frowned, a hint of worry in his eyes:
"This has led many people to explore, including some from our Lingyuan. But so far, no one has come out alive. So I sent Elder Fan to investigate, but the news he brought back was chilling. It seems this matter involves the extraterrestrial gods."
Upon hearing the term "extraterrestrial gods," a look of bewilderment involuntarily appeared on the faces of Qin Luo and his group of five. They exchanged glances, all seeing the same confusion in each other's eyes.
Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Dean Yuanxuan explained in a deep voice:
"In normal circumstances, matters concerning the extraterrestrial gods should only be gradually explored and investigated after you have reached the Saint Realm. But for now, we have no choice but to let you know these secrets in advance."
"The myriad worlds we inhabit are vast and boundless. But ten thousand years ago, an aura that did not belong to our world suddenly appeared out of nowhere and surged in from the far north of the myriad worlds."
"Where they went, life was ravaged and the world changed color. Mountains and rivers, towns and villages were all destroyed in an instant."
"And what is most frightening is that the continents they occupied have completely vanished as if swallowed by an abyss, leaving not a trace of their existence. It is as if those continents had never appeared in this vast world, leaving only a desolate void."
"This sight has completely shattered the boundaries of our understanding of the world, and has thoroughly terrified the top experts of countless worlds. Only then have they set aside their past prejudices and conflicts, gathered together, and waged a struggle that has lasted for ten thousand years..."
Upon hearing the dean's words, Qin Luo felt his head buzzing. He never expected that this seemingly vast, peaceful, and tranquil world was actually engaged in a life-or-death struggle with the existence of another realm, and was even facing the crisis of being eroded.
Although he learned in the simulation that the blood-red figure was the culprit, he thought it was just the remnant of that old immortal. Now that the truth has come out, he realizes that things are far more complicated than he imagined.
After a brief moment of shock, Wu Changkong was the first to recover, his gaze fixed on Dean Yuanxuan, and he asked urgently:
"Could this be the mission that summoned us? Are we to explore those ruins?"
Dean Yuanxuan nodded solemnly:
"That ruin possesses an extremely unique isolating power. Our group of powerful individuals attempted to force their way in many times, but all of them failed. Judging from the cultivation levels of those who entered the ruin, only those below the Saint Realm can break through that barrier and set foot inside. This is the reason for summoning you all this time."
"You must understand that if the matter of the extraterrestrial gods is not handled properly, our Lingyuan Continent may disappear completely, just like those continents that were invaded and then vanished!"
"Time is of the essence. Every moment of delay will cause the unknown risks to grow exponentially. I fear that before 'their' aid arrives, our Lingyuan Continent will be dragged into this undeserved disaster..."
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