Ruan Xiyan, the sect leader of the Illusionary Concealment Sect! The sect leader of a newly emerging top-tier power.
The gender and age are correct, and it also matches the fact that it's a stunningly beautiful woman. Coupled with the sect leader's unusual reaction, it's definitely Sect Leader Ruan from the Illusionary Hidden Sect.
Suotu looked at Ruan Xiyan, then at the burning gazes of the sect leaders and elders around him, gazes filled with fear, apprehension, and deep respect.
Sotu swallowed hard. Although those gazes weren't directed at him, he still felt a lot of pressure.
Sect Leader Ruan? This little girl is actually a sect leader. Could he have brought back someone extraordinary?
Despite the stares, Ruan Xiyan remained composed. "Sect Leader He."
Hearing her answer, it was clear that she acknowledged her identity.
"I was unaware of the arrival of Sect Master Ruan of the Illusionary Concealment Sect. I have failed to greet you properly. Sect Master Ruan, please take a seat." He Jia said somewhat awkwardly.
The elders around were also restless, nervously watching Ruan Xiyan, the sect leader of the Illusionary Hidden Sect. Why had she suddenly come to the Jiaxin Sect?
“No need.” Ruan Xiyan sat down on an empty chair next to her, looked at the crowd standing there blankly, and smiled slightly. “Sect Leader He and the elders, please don’t be so formal, have a seat.”
Why are they more reserved than she, an outsider? She seems quite kind; she shouldn't be that scary.
"Okay! Good, good, good."
Hearing Hejia address Ruan Xiyan, Suotu felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
She...she...is the sect leader of the Illusionary Concealment Sect, the leader of that top-tier power, the Illusionary Concealment Sect.
Sotu carefully recalled whether he had done anything out of line or offended this Lord Ruan.
Oh no! Did he reprimand this Sect Leader Ruan before, and even his tone when taking her back to Jiaxin Sect was very forceful? Will he not see the sun rise tomorrow?
"Sotu, how did you end up coming back with Sect Leader Ruan?" Hejia asked, looking at Sotu who was almost stunned with fear.
"No... I don't know," Sotu stammered. "No... I didn't know she was... Sect Leader Ruan. When we were dealing with the gray energy in the rift, the gray energy went out of control, and the rift was getting bigger."
"Fortunately, Sect Master Ruan appeared and eliminated the gray energy, which gave us the opportunity to seal the crack."
"I understand, you can go now." Hejia waved his hand.
"Yes." Sotu left the hall in a daze, not even knowing how he left. When he came to his senses, he was already outside the hall.
He needs to calm down quickly; it was really terrifying.
In the main hall.
He Jia looked at Ruan Xiyan cautiously, "Sect Leader Ruan, why have you come to Jiaxin Sect? Is there something important?"
"I came here in search of a spiritual medicine, and I happened to meet a disciple of the Jiaxin Sect, Sect Master He. What exactly is the gray mist in those cracks?"
"I don't know what that thing is. It seems to have suddenly appeared on Mount Garan. The gray energy is very strange, and spiritual power has no effect on it."
"People entangled in the gray mist will instantly turn into dust and dissipate into mist. Later, I unexpectedly discovered that the Shi Yang Heart Method cultivated by our Jia Xin Sect has a miraculous effect on that gray mist."
"The mental techniques we practice can clear our minds of distractions and unite our spirits. As long as our resolve remains firm and unwavering, those negative influences cannot invade us."
When did those gray wisps appear on Mount Garan?
“Not long ago.” He Jia recalled, “Just recently, after I returned from the Illusionary Concealment Sect’s Ascension Tournament, I heard that something had happened to the sect.”
“Cracks have appeared on the ground of Mount Garan, and there are rumors that these cracks will devour people, and that the gray mist rising from them will annihilate all living things.”
"Since Sect Master Ruan has come to Jiaxin Sect, he must have discovered that there is no trace of any magical beasts on Jialan Mountain. Those magical beasts were either swallowed by the gray mist or escaped from Jialan Mountain."
“Those cracks started as one, and then gradually spread to more than a dozen. I could only send my disciples to use our Stone Yang Heart Method to suppress and repair them.”
"But the cracks are still spreading and could appear anywhere on Mount Garan at any time. Our strength is limited, and it is really difficult for us to deal with them."
“We have sought help from some high-level forces, but they were helpless against the gray energy. We wanted to seek help from top-level forces, but how could a small mid-level force like ours possibly meet with people from top-level forces?”
"Now, by chance, I have run into Sect Master Ruan. Suotu said that Sect Master Ruan suppressed the gray energy. I would like to take the liberty of asking Sect Master Ruan to help Jiaxin Sect. Rewards are negotiable."
The other elders stood up and bowed towards Ruan Xiyan, saying, "We beg Sect Leader Ruan to lend a hand. If we can get your help, we, the entire Jiaxin Sect, will be eternally grateful."
"I came to Mount Jialan only to find a spiritual medicine. Moreover, as you said, those cracks can appear in various places on Mount Jialan at any time. Even if I can solve the gray energy in this crack."
“When the rift reappears next time, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to come to your Jiaxin Sect on time.” Ruan Xiyan said calmly. If that were the case, it would be a bottomless pit, and she could not easily agree to their request.
"What kind of spiritual medicine is Sect Leader Ruan looking for? Perhaps our Jiaxin Sect can help," He Jia asked, wanting to show his sincerity first and see if he could move Ruan Xiyan and change her mind.
"Golden Leaf Fruit".
Upon hearing the name of the medicinal herb mentioned by Ruan Xiyan, He Jia and the elders present suddenly changed their expressions.
"Why does Master He have such an expression? Is there something wrong with this elixir?"
"Sect Leader Ruan, this is your first time visiting Mount Jialan. You may not know that there is indeed a spiritual herb on Mount Jialan called the Golden Leaf Fruit. Later, the Golden Leaf Fruit was taken to the depths of Mount Jialan's earth veins by a Dream-Crying Beast."
"The Dream-Tearing Beast contains the bloodline of an ancient ferocious beast, and it is not easy to deal with. If Sect Master Ruan wants to obtain the Golden Leaf Fruit, he will need to go to the depths of the earth veins of Mount Garan."
"Didn't you say that because of the gray mist from the rifts, there were no more magical beasts on Mount Garan?"
"Yes, but perhaps because that Dream-Weeping Beast contains a trace of ancient ferocious beast blood, it seems to have a strong resistance to the gray aura."
"Furthermore, based on our investigation of the ash gas in the cracks over this period of time, we speculate that there may be even stronger ash gas deep within the ley lines of Mount Garan."
"Even more so, the gray mist constantly emerging from the cracks on Mount Garan originates from deep within the earth's veins, but this is just our speculation."
"After all, the small amount of gray gas emanating from those cracks is already enough to give us a headache. We can barely manage to cope with it, and we are quite aware of our own capabilities."
"With our strength, we would never dare to venture deep into the earth's veins to explore. If we make a mistake, we might all be wiped out inside."
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