The Ring of Calamity, Return to the Sect

Within the Heavenly Lake Holy Land.

The elder in charge of guiding people to the secret realm led Chen Ning and Su Ling'er to the Heavenly Lake.

The enormous Heavenly Lake seems to have no boundaries.

The location where the three of them stood appeared insignificant compared to the entire Heavenly Lake.

Heavenly Lake is divided into an inner pool and an outer pool.

The outer pool was enormous.

The flowing water in the pool is diluted water taken from the inner pool.

This is also the only source of Heavenly Lake Holy Water that outsiders can access.

The inner pool is the core area of Heavenly Lake.

Outsiders are not authorized to enter.

At the same time, there will be people from the Heaven Martial Realm protecting them.

The outer pool has fewer restrictions.

Although this holy water is precious, it's not lacking since it's from its place of origin.

They would also frequently collect holy water as a reward for the outstanding talents of the Central Province Plains.

Therefore, when Chen Ning asked for some water from the Heavenly Lake, the Elder of Guidance naturally agreed.

He personally took some water from the inner pool and put it into a white jade porcelain bottle.

From his perspective.

Chen Ning was able to overpower many prodigies and shine brightly in the secret realm; he will surely become a prominent figure in the future.

Naturally, we should be on good terms with them.

Thank you, senior.

Chen Ning clasped his hands in thanks.

The guiding elder simply waved his hand, saying nonchalantly, "It's alright."

"By the way, senior, there is another matter I would like to trouble you with," Chen Ning said after a moment's thought.

What is it?

"May I convey my respects to the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord?"

"Unfortunately, His Majesty is not in the Holy Land, and I am powerless to help."

Upon hearing that the Holy Lord was not in the Holy Land, Chen Ning showed a hint of disappointment.

I thought that if I could meet the Holy Lord, I might be able to find out the secrets of the secret realm and complete the first stage of the mission.

It seems we still need to wait for a more suitable opportunity.

It is not advisable to linger in the Central Province Plains for the time being.

We should return to Spirit Province first and make plans accordingly.

After all, they had offended the War Academy, the Demon Battle Saint Sect, the Wind and Thunder Divine Cult, and the Asura Divine Sect.

Among them, the Wind and Thunder Divine Cult was offended the least.

The Asura Divine Sect committed the most serious offenses.

Chen Ning couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile.

"One of the top ten super powers has offended four of them. What bad luck..."

"Oh wait! I also have to count that Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor. So it seems I've offended half of them!"

Chen Ning even felt a little wronged.

He was clearly kind to others and never caused any trouble.

Killing the Asura Divine Son and others was merely for self-preservation.

Having unfortunately provoked so many terrifying forces, he had no choice but to return to Spirit Province and lay low for the time being.

Anyway, we have the Supreme Immortal-Slaying Grand Formation as a safety net.

This is the safest option.

The hospitality of Heavenly Lake Holy Land is impeccable; they prepared a sea-view room for Chen Ning and Su Ling'er.

It's not far from Heavenly Lake.

The celestial pool was filled with vital energy, and the surrounding ground was fragrant with orchids.

Even though there were no Spirit Plant planted on the ground beneath their feet.

Yet, some Spirit Plant spirit medicine still sprouted from the soil, creating a fairyland scene.

Chen Ning thought that Heavenly Lake Holy Land might be a good place to develop a side business and become a resort destination.

It's bound to be a hit.

These are exceptionally favorable conditions.

Chen Ning took out the wooden box containing the pagoda that he had obtained when he destroyed the True Martial Saint Sect.

Then he took out a white jade porcelain bottle and poured the water from the Heavenly Lake inside onto it.

A crisp sound came from the wooden pagoda box.

Then.

It will then turn on automatically.

The contents came into view.

It is a ring inlaid with a skull.

Just one glance was enough to feel an overwhelming sense of wickedness, as if the desires deep within one's heart had been amplified.

It was thanks to Chen Ning's Exquisite Sword Heart and unwavering will that he was able to maintain his sanity.

The power of the Hammer of Appraisal is unleashed.

Information about the ring immediately came to mind.

[The Ring of Calamity: The primordial treasure of the High Antiquity Devil Race King, no less powerful than the Eight Divine Artifacts. However, due to its demonic nature, it was not included among the Eight Divine Artifacts. It can amplify the desires of any living being, such as greed, hatred, and jealousy... thus causing calamities. It is known in later generations as bringing misfortune. It can be used as a spatial Law Artifact and is also a symbol of commanding the Devil Race.]

"This is good stuff..."

Chen Ning couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Moreover, its interior space is extremely vast.

It has several times more space than the ring given to it by the Dwarf King.

After.

A spatial Law Artifact is all you need.

One quarter is better than six.

As for its demonic nature, there's no need to worry.

Chen Ning activated the Heaven-Sealing Instruction, releasing a portion of the sealing power onto it.

In this way, the demonic nature will be suppressed.

It can also conceal one's presence.

Killing two birds with one stone.

They did not linger at the Heavenly Lake Holy Land.

The next day, Chen Ning and Su Ling'er returned to Spirit Province.

In the Dragon-Seeking Sect.

When the sect leader returned, the entire sect was in a state of great jubilation.

The news from Central Province naturally reached the other eight states as well.

Now.

Cang Yue was in the lead, followed by the six elders, and then Xiao Mei from the Law Enforcement Hall.

The entire leadership of the Dragon-Seeking Sect was mobilized.

Let's welcome the sect leader back.

Countless disciples gazed at their sect leader's tall and imposing figure, their eyes filled with reverence.

This was a figure who would cause a sensation throughout the entire Central Province —the leader of their Dragon-Seeking Sect.

How could this not be inspiring?

This is the first time in many years, apart from the ten major powers in Central Province, that a power ranked below ten has joined the giants' game.

This is an unprecedented feat.

This is something the entire clan should celebrate.

"Welcome back, Sect Leader!"

"Welcome back, Sect Leader!"

A deafening roar erupted.

Chen Ning's prestige has reached an unprecedented level at this moment.

The five elders all bowed slightly, their expressions respectful.

Although the sect leader is much younger than them.

At this moment, no one treated him as a junior anymore; everyone felt genuine respect for the strong.

Once upon a time.

The nine elders were arrogant and looked down on this young sect leader who had no cultivation whatsoever.

But now, the sect leader's feat in Central Province is earth-shattering.

They even killed Nine-Star Martial Venerable.

Their strength is terrifyingly formidable.

They all deeply realized that the gap between them and the sect leader was as vast as heaven and earth.

Now.

They dared not harbor even the slightest disloyalty.

Even the sect leader of the Asura Divine Sect, which ranks second among the super powers, doesn't tolerate such behavior and even killed their divine son.

Let alone them.

So.

These elders were somewhat nervous, afraid that their true thoughts would be revealed. After all, some of them had previously sided with the Fourth Elder and said many things, and now they regretted it deeply.

They all wanted to keep a low profile from then on.

Only the Eighth Elder, Lin Xiaotian, was the most relaxed.

Who told our eighth brother to be so sensible the first, becoming one of the sect leader's own people before anyone else?

To avoid unexpected disaster.

If they ended up like the Fourth Elder and the Ninth Elder, it would be too tragic.

Seeing the attitude of the elders at this moment, Chen Ning couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Time flies, and before we know it, it's gone.

He has already surpassed these elders.

It was fortunate that neither of them knew the other was also an undercover agent; otherwise, things would have been very difficult for them in the early stages.

As for how they will handle it.

Chen Ning had already thought it through.

These elders, having been lurking within the sect for so many years, have undeniably become a part of it.

They also contributed their efforts when attacking the True Martial Saint Sect before.

To prevent retaliation from those forces in Central Province.

Now is the time when we need people.

We could find a time to have those elders sign contracts on the Heavenly Book of Contracts as well.

This is the most worry-free way.