Darkness, like an invisible net, tightly enveloped them.
They lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
Although they all confidently asserted that Elder Wu Qiang could not possibly lose, a sense of unease involuntarily arose deep within them, and all sorts of terrifying thoughts surged uncontrollably in their minds.
Finally, dawn broke, and the eastern sky slowly turned a pale white, as the first rays of sunlight struggled to pierce through the clouds and spill onto the earth.
However, Wu Qiang, the patriarch of the Wu family, was still nowhere to be found.
“We can’t wait any longer. Let’s go find Elder Xue Lian first. The Ancestor specifically instructed me that if he really met with misfortune, I should go to Elder Xue Lian and become his disciple.”
Wu Lei's voice trembled slightly; his mental state was on the verge of collapse.
Soon, led by the boy Guo Ziyu, Wu Lei, Xiao Yu, and Xue Feihu went to Snow Lotus Peak.
Wu Qiang, the patriarch of the Wu family and the peak master of Zizhu Peak, had taken in some disciples during his long years of cultivation.
However, none of these disciples emerged as truly outstanding.
For this reason, those disciples did not live on Purple Bamboo Peak, but were scattered in other parts of the sect to cultivate.
Wu Lei is the only permanent inner disciple on the entire Purple Bamboo Peak.
In stark contrast, Snow Lotus Peak is teeming with talented individuals.
Elder Xue Lian has as many as eight direct disciples, and each of them is a young and beautiful woman.
Over the past few years, thanks to their talent and hard work, they have all successfully entered the Foundation Establishment Realm and become outstanding members of the younger generation of the Qingxuan Sect.
Speaking of Elder Xue Lian, she has a long and distinguished career in the Qingxuan Sect.
He joined the Qingxuan Sect ten years before Elder Wu Qiang, and like Elder Wu Qiang, he was also a prized disciple of the Cangyun Supreme Elder.
By all accounts, Elder Xuelian is Elder Wuqiang's senior sister.
It is said that this senior sister is exceptionally talented and has had a smooth cultivation path. She has now reached the peak of the Divine Sense stage, and her strength is far beyond what Elder Wu Qiang can match.
Within the Qingxuan Sect, she was renowned and highly respected.
Before long, Wu Lei and the other three arrived at the foot of Snow Lotus Peak.
The Snow Lotus Peak soared into the clouds, its summit shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.
Below the peak, a cave dwelling was faintly visible. However, before Wu Lei and the other three could even step into the cave, they were blocked by a beautiful young woman.
This beautiful young woman had a graceful figure and a pretty face; she looked to be around thirty years old.
She wore a light blue long dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
Her eyes and brows exuded a unique charm, displaying exceptional grace while maintaining an air of poise.
However, don't be fooled by her seemingly delicate appearance. In reality, she is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and her strength should not be underestimated.
"Gentlemen, my master is currently in seclusion. If there is no urgent matter, please leave immediately."
The beautiful young woman's voice was clear and melodious, yet it carried an undeniable air of coldness.
She stood quietly in front of the cave, like an insurmountable barrier, keeping Wu Lei and the others out.
"I am Wu Lei, an inner disciple of Zizhu Peak. I have an urgent matter to attend to and request an audience with Elder Xuelian."
Upon seeing this, Wu Lei quickly stepped forward, his expression respectful and his tone tinged with urgency.
At this moment, he was almost certain that his ancestor Wu Qiang had met with misfortune. In this time of crisis, he placed all his hopes on Elder Xue Lian, hoping to become her disciple and seek her protection and help.
"You're Wu Lei, the one who got in through connections?"
Upon hearing this, the beautiful young woman's eyes flashed with disdain, her lips curled up slightly, and she sneered, saying without any mercy, "Don't you have ears? I've already made it very clear that my master is in seclusion today and will not see any visitors."
Her words were like a sharp blade, piercing straight into Wu Lei's heart, causing his face to turn pale and then red in an instant.
"Senior sister, please be lenient. To be honest, Elder Wu Qiang might be in trouble..."
Wu Lei gritted his teeth, suppressing the humiliation and anger in his heart, and spoke loudly again.
"Elder Wu Qiang is in trouble? What could possibly happen to him? I advise you not to make a scene here and to leave immediately, or I, Xu Meijuan, will abandon you on Snow Lotus Peak."
The beautiful young female senior sister snorted coldly, appearing quite domineering.
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