Chapter 289
If anyone could distinguish the bodies in the deep pit, they would surely recognize that these were all disciples who had entered the Myriad Life Secret Realm. Their bodies were parasitized by the Heart-Refining Firefly, with the larvae crawling out of one person's abdominal cavity and then onto another person's body.
Footsteps sounded softly.
Sand and gravel were also swept into the broken walls of the temple.
"These mortal spiritual roots are indeed useful." The hoarse male voice rang out once again when he saw the Heart-Refining Fireflies.
"I never imagined that this temple would trap me for tens of millions of years."
The man's voice gradually became frantic as he recalled the past:
"This is the key."
"This time, I'm afraid you'll die right before my eyes."
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The Immortal Realm, the Sword Sect.
Elder Wang, who was in charge of the Wansheng Secret Realm trials, was flipping through a book of idle writings from the human realm, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Although the number of disciples from the human realm this time is small, they are indeed outstanding.
Six days have passed, and not a single talisman has been sent out.
Just in case, Elder Wang also used her divine sense to check the condition of the talismans in the secret realm. She found that the aura of all the disciples' talismans was intact, and only then did she feel relieved.
A powerful aura tore through the air.
"Immortal Venerable...?" Elder Wang looked up and never expected that such a person would come to the entrance of the Myriad Life Secret Realm. She looked at Li Ziqing's spotless snow robe.
His eyes seemed to show a hint of tension and helplessness.
"Immortal Venerable, why have you come to the Trial Grounds?" Elder Wang asked in a low voice.
"Are all the disciples of the human realm undergoing trials here?" Li Ziqing's voice was clear, but Elder Wang could still hear a slight tremor in it.
Is the Immortal Venerable nervous?
Elder Wang disregarded this absurd and ridiculous idea and replied to Li Ziqing's question.
"Yes, Immortal Venerable."
"The disciples of the human realm are all in the Myriad Life Secret Realm. At this moment, they should all be in the Sea of Ruthlessness."
"I want to go in." Li Ziqing's long sleeves flowed like clouds.
"Immortal Venerable!" Elder Wang hurriedly stopped him.
"The trial grounds are off-limits to disciples; no one else is allowed to enter." Elder Wang looked up and saw Li Ziqing's gaze.
She was suddenly jolted.
"You're stopping me?"
Despite his soft voice, Elder Wang's neck was gripped tightly by a large hand, making it impossible for him to breathe.
"Immortal Venerable..."
"Immortal Venerable," Elder Wang said urgently, still trying his best to explain.
"According to sect rules, no one else may enter the trial grounds."
When Elder Wang and Li Ziqing's eyes met, a deep-seated fear arose within them.
What kind of eyes are those?
Loneliness, regret.
There's also a sense of panic, as if afraid of losing something else.
When those unfathomable eyes looked at her, Elder Wang indeed sensed a considerable amount of impatient killing intent from Li Ziqing.
This is...
Li Ziqing?
Although Elder Wang Ke was only in charge of matters concerning outer disciples, he had seen Li Ziqing several times in the Sword Sect.
The immortal venerable one in my memory was not fond of speaking.
But his immortal robes fluttered atop the Sword Sect, his sword always at his waist, his expression serene yet not cold, even giving off a gentle feeling of an immortal encompassing all things in the world.
And now, the Immortal Venerable.
Li Ziqing unleashed a sharp burst of spiritual power, turning the tide of battle. The Myriad Life Secret Realm, which had been temporarily closed, immediately appeared before the two of them after colliding with his spiritual power.
The secret realm is now open.
As Li Ziqing's figure disappeared at the entrance of the Myriad Life Secret Realm, the feeling of being choked suddenly vanished.
Elder Wang Ke collapsed to the ground instantly, clutching his neck and gasping for breath.
Her gaze was fixed on the Wansheng Secret Realm, which was closing once again. After weighing her options, Elder Wang Ke reacted, and a communication talisman appeared in his palm.
"go!"
The communication talisman immediately flew towards the highest hall of the Sword Sect.
Wang Ke breathed a sigh of relief, endured the discomfort and stood up. His spiritual energy condensed into ice droplets once again and was pushed towards the hidden part of the Myriad Life Secret Realm.
A slight ripple appeared.
Elder Wang Ke's figure also disappeared into the Myriad Life Secret Realm.
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Sword Sect, the highest hall.
The elders in charge were still discussing an old matter.
"Immortal Li has been away from the Sword Sect for many years now, but as you all know, the human realm is strange today. I'm afraid the six realms will not be peaceful in the future."
"The Immortal Realm should also take precautions." The speaker was the Third Elder of the Sword Sect. Although he devoted himself to cultivating the sword path, he still cared about the world.
"I don't think the ascension of humans is a coincidence."
Elder Liu nodded, agreeing with the Third Elder's statement.
The Third Elder continued, "When the Immortal Venerable was around, there was at least some protection."
"But after what happened back then, I wonder if the Immortal Venerable still cares about... the Immortal Realm?" The Third Elder looked at Qingzhu, who was seated in the main seat of the hall, and saw that there was nothing unusual about his expression.
At this moment, the Fifth Elder also stepped forward.
"The various sects in the Immortal Realm only managed to cover up what happened back then by working together."
The elders' killing of the Phoenix Clan's little princess was certainly not a glorious thing.
"If we can persuade the Immortal Venerable to return to the Sword Sect, then if the Six Realms become unstable in the future, the Sword Sect will have a pillar of support." The Fifth Elder stroked his white beard; he had an extremely high reputation within the Sword Sect.
Therefore, what he said still carries weight.
The voice from the head of the table came:
“I am aware of your concerns.”
"However, Ziqing's Dao heart is currently in turmoil, so I'm afraid it won't be so easy for him to return to the Sword Sect." Qingzhu's casual remark stunned all the elders in the hall.
"Immortal Venerable... Your Dao Heart is in turmoil?" These words seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present.
Qingzhu stood up and slowly asked:
"If one's Dao heart had not been shaken, could one have done what happened back then?"
His words certainly lend credibility to the matter.
Back then at the Immortal Confinement Cliff, the elders who participated in the killing were all severed by Li Ziqing's swords, one after another, and even his immortal pills and veins were crushed by him.
Later, when the people from the Sword Sect arrived...
All that could be seen was Li Ziqing standing amidst endless bloodshed and wailing. His face was indifferent, but his immortal robe was stained with vibrant colors, and his Unyielding Sword was still ringing out, as if he had not yet had his fill of killing.
When he drew his sword, blood flowed from its blade.
“This…” One of the elders shuddered as he recalled the horrors of that year.
Inside the hall, there was complete silence.
Qingzhu looked at the expressions of the elders, his expression cruel and stern:
"Ziqing is now traveling through the Six Realms, cultivating his mind and character."
"Don't let him get involved in the affairs of the Immortal Realm and the Sword Sect anymore."
The voice transmission talisman flew to the highest hall.
The talisman shattered, making a sound.
Elder Wang Ke's voice rang out urgently in the main hall:
"The trial grounds are in urgent need of attention, and the Immortal Venerable has suddenly arrived."
"Immortal Venerable, we have entered the Myriad Life Secret Realm!"
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The Underworld, the Abyss Palace.
At one point, the Endless Dragon Chain began to tremble incessantly.
The man on the dragon throne in the Sihaiyu Sea seemed to sense some aura, and slowly opened his deep eyes.
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