The next morning.
Chen Yi acted as if nothing was amiss, going through his usual morning routine and having breakfast.
The four of them set off towards the secret realm according to the Southern Barbarian map given by Shen Rufeng.
Throughout the journey, they were surrounded by tall trees, and even at high noon, the sunlight struggled to penetrate the dense forest.
They occasionally encountered so barbarians draped in various animal hides, wielding rudintary weapons, who looked down on them with indifferent expressions and waved them away.
Chen Yi and the others did not entangle themselves with the barbarians, focusing solely on hastening their journey.
"I wonder how Senior Sister Ling is doing."
Xie Changle grumbled as he rode the Red Blood Leopard, "Those barbarians are really xenophobic, impervious to reasoning and uncompromising."
"If they dare to harm Senior Sister Ling, I'll definitely send a ssage to Master, asking him to co south and see justice done for her!"
"..."
Chen Yi, sitting at the base of the leopard's tail, listened to Xie Changle and sighed repeatedly in his heart.
He wanted to reveal the truth but didn't know how to begin.
Firstly, the information had co from Wen Renying, the "Demoness" of the Bai Shen Sect, which he couldn't explain clearly.
Secondly, Ling Yinrong was killed by Chen Yuan's blade.
Even if Senior Sister Ling's death was to provoke Brother Chen's potential of the Absolute Blade, it was still hard to explain.
Moreover, given the Sect of the Grand Void and the disciples of Sword Edge Mountain's preconceptions about the Absolute Blade Inheritor, the truth would likely be ignored.
After all, with the outco being the death of Senior Sister Ling and Chen Yuan's Absolute Blade achieving greatness, even a fool would know which to believe.
In any case, it would be best to put this off for as long as possible.
"Little Sword Immortal, since earlier you've seed distracted. Are you worried about the upcoming journey?"
At this mont, Xiao Xuanzhen inquired through sound transmission.
Chen Yi shook his head slightly, not sending a sound transmission back, and remained silent.
Xiao Xuanzhen eyed him suspiciously, then turned to Hua Xianzi and asked through sound transmission:
"Sister, what's wrong with Brother Chen?"
Hua Xianzi also noticed Chen Yi's unusual deanor and lightly shook her head as she replied via sound transmission, "I don't know."
She was certain that Chen Yi's mood was off, but she didn't know why.
Was it the upheaval in the Southern Barbarian Land?
Or was it the secret realm?
Hua Xianzi didn't ponder long before sending another ssage to Xiao Xuanzhen, asking her not to disturb Chen Yi.
Xiao Xuanzhen pouted, "Don't worry, Sister Hua. It's not like to be nosy!"
Especially concerning that wrongdoer's affairs—she was even less inclined to interfere!
Despite saying so, when evening ca and it was ti to rest, Xiao Xuanzhen still actively cooperated with Hua Xianzi and specially prepared a sumptuous dinner.
"Little Sword Immortal, have so delicious food and rest up. In two days, we'll reach the secret realm."
Hua Xianzi agreed, "Brother Chen, Sister Xiao is right."
Chen Yi looked at the two and nodded with a smile as he began to eat by himself.
Xie Changle watching this scene, thought to himself how curious it was that Chen Yi, with such high cultivation, had worries.
However, seeing the two mbers among the "Ten Taoist Immortals" so attentive towards Chen Yi, envy filled his heart.
He wished that the two "elder" fairies would also favor him; then his life, Xie Changle, would not be in vain.
Thinking this, Xie Changle observed the silent dense forest around him, and mused:
"Brother, given the current turmoil in the Southern Barbarians, it might not be peaceful even when we leave the secret realm."
Hearing this, Chen Yi nodded and answered:
"Brother Xie is right. After you et up with Uncle Gu and Master Sun later on, try to stay away from the secret realm as much as possible."
"Hide?" Xie Changle was startled.
Chen Yi humd in agreent, and continued:
"With the Heavenly Prides all gathered in the Southern Barbarian Land, if I were an evil demon or a demon from the Bai Shen Sect, I would definitely try to ambush them."
"By staying outside, you can avoid any potential evil demons and demons, and also investigate the secret realm's surroundings."
"If you detect anything unusual, go to South-Garrison Pass imdiately with the two Masters to explain the situation, and ask the Marquis Annan and others to make decisions."
Chen Yi knew that the Bai Shen Sect had already planned sothing, so while he couldn't speak plainly, he could offer so warnings.
As long as the news reached Gongye Jiahong, the King of the Southern Garrison, he would surely attempt a rescue.
After all, in addition to the prodigies from the Sect Holy Land, Gongye Shou and others were also present in the Southern Barbarian Land.
Xie Changle thought for a mont, then nodded, "Okay, I've got it."
The four of them ate their al in silence, then entered the temporary tent to rest, taking turns to keep watch.
Above the night sky, Gu Tiangang and Sun Daofu also stood guard over the four disciples below.
At the sa ti, they had already learned about the disturbance in the Southern Barbarian Land, their faces unavoidably somber.
"Yesterday, the old Taoist sent the situation here to Brother Xiao; our Sect should receive new ssages soon."
Gu Tiangang glanced over the tranquil woods, frowning as he spoke.
"If it weren't for my disciple's exceptional talents; I would really like to take her away from this place of troubles now."
Sun Daofu looked quite morose, and even his normally tidy gray hair was slightly disheveled by the night wind.
Warm invisible flas radiated from him, the warmth spreading across a fifty-mile radius, leaving no movent unchecked.
Gu Tiangang nodded slightly, understanding his feelings.
If Lin Xueru hadn't been practicing the Taixu Eight Skills, with cultivation techniques reaching the perfection of the Spiritual Acupoint, she would have co along too.
In that case, his feelings would have probably been similar to Sun Daofu's.
"Thankfully, with disciple Chen Yi's exceptional strength, plus the two of us, we have three at the Divine Travel Realm, so let's not worry too much."
Sun Daofu glanced at him and said irritably, "Easier said than done, Brother. Have you forgotten the incident at Xijiang Prefecture?"
Gu Tiangang glared at him, annoyed, "Sun Zamao, are you trying to pick a fight on purpose?"
"..."
Sun Daofu turned his head away, humphing a few tis before saying, "Has Brother Xiao ntioned anything about the Yuhua Immortal Sect in his letters?"
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