Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell

"The aura just now definitely belonged to this kid."

"Although he has changed, it's still noticeable."

Sword Spirit King gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "He must still be nearby. Keep searching."

We must find him, no matter what.

"Yes!"

"..."

At his command, everyone readily agreed.

They then dispersed.

For a moment, only he and a few Sword Spirit remained.

These were clearly his trusted confidants.

Where have all the people who came from here gone?

Sword Spirit King glanced at the group and asked in a deep voice, "Your King, most of the people here are nearby."

"Many have already started killing each other."

A Sword Spirit stepped forward and respectfully reported.

"Okay, keep letting them go in."

"Once we reach the core area, we'll prepare to activate the grand formation!"

Sword Spirit King nodded in satisfaction and said, "If we succeed this time, I'll be one step closer to leaving this place."

"It's a pity we couldn't find that kid."

"Otherwise, we could have gotten out this time."

"..."

Several Sword Spirit echoed in agreement.

"Hmph, so you can still sense his presence."

"Then he'll definitely come again." The Sword Spirit King sneered, then continued, "As long as I know where he is again."

"I will never let him get away with this again."

"Your King, let's get going."

Another Sword Spirit came over and said.

Go ahead and search carefully!

"Also, keep an eye on the people here."

"His friends must be among them!"

Sword Spirit King nodded and gave instructions.

"Yes!"

"..."

Everyone responded and then dispersed.

After watching everyone leave, the Sword Spirit King once again turned his gaze to the direction Ning Qi had just gone. Unfortunately, his feeling was correct.

I never would have guessed that Ning Qi had his own Inner Realm.

By this time, he had already settled down in the Inner Realm.

"Master, Miss Ji and the others are inside the Mountain Gate."

Medicine Spirit pointed ahead and said to Ning Qi, "Their people are very obedient and are preparing to leave this place immediately."

"Um."

Ning Qi nodded, then turned and said, "Miss Ye, Ji Wanru, and Xu Haotian."

"They're all Lord Gao's men, do you know them?"

"I've heard of him, but I don't know him."

Ye Lingshuang shook her head and continued, "However, since they are Lord Gao's people, we are not enemies."

"Okay, then follow me."

Ning Qi nodded, then led the way. Soon he brought her to the Mountain Gate.

When they arrived, they found Ji Wanru on the plaza at the top of the mountain.

"Young Master Ding!"

She spotted Ning Qi at a glance and flew towards them from afar.

They quickly arrived in front of Ning Qi.

How are your people doing?

Ning Qi then asked.

"After reviewing the records here, we prepared to leave."

"Later, your Spirit Beast, Tu Hu, came and brought us here."

Ji Wanru said earnestly, "Tell us, this was all your arrangement."

"So, everyone is unharmed and is resting and recuperating on the back mountain."

"Getting ready to leave." "Hmm, that's good."

Ning Qi nodded and continued, "Let me introduce you. This gentleman is from the Ye Household of the Immortal Domain."

Ye Lingshuang is also my friend.

"The Ye Household?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Wanru immediately adopted a polite demeanor. "So you're from the Ye Household. My apologies for not being more attentive."

"Don't mention it, we're all friends of Young Master Ding."

"From now on, we'll still be friends."

Ye Lingshuang smiled, showing no airs of a spoiled young lady whatsoever.

She knew very well that she was here because of Ning Qi.

"Everyone, let's go to the back mountain."

"Let's all meet and discuss how to leave this place."

After the two finished their pleasantries, Ning Qi suggested, "Alright, let's go!"

Ji Wanru nodded in agreement and then began to lead the way.

After all, she knew where she was.

"Walk!"

After Ning Qi agreed, he invited Ye Lingshuang to set off with him.

Then everyone hurried towards the back of the mountain.

Soon, they arrived at the back of the mountain.

Here, Ning Qi saw someone he knew.

Aside from a few guards, it was Xu Haotian.

As for Gao Lingtian's other companions, they didn't see them.

If you get here and don't see anyone, there's only one possibility.

He has most likely already perished. "Junior Sister, Young Master Ding!"

When Xu Haotian saw them arrive, he greeted them with a smile, "This is... Miss Ye?"

"You two know each other?"

Ning Qi somewhat curious.

"Yes, we met once back in the Immortal Domain Realm."

Xu Haotian nodded in response.

"That's right, you went with your master!"

Ye Lingshuang clearly remembered as well. "However, your master left in a very hurry at the time."

So, I never had the chance to get to know you.

Ji Wanru understood and said with a smile, "However, this also shows that we are destined to be together."

"Otherwise, how could we possibly meet here?"

"That's right," Ye Lingshuang said with a smile, "What a coincidence!"

"Young Master Ding, what should we do now?"

Xu Haotian seemed to realize something and asked in a deep voice.

"Yes, if we go out now, the Sword Spirit King will probably find us!"

"We have to find a way, otherwise we'll be trapped here forever."

Ji Wanru also offered her analysis.

"That's easy to say, this is my Inner Realm."

Ning Qi didn't care at all and continued, "I can have my men take us out."

"Your people?"

Who else?

Ye Lingshuang asked in confusion.

"Have you all forgotten Shi Xiaokun?" Ning Qi smiled and reminded him, "Have you seen him since you met me?"

Just one sentence was enough to make everyone realize the truth.

"I haven't seen him since."

Zhao Hong thought for a moment and then asked, "Then... where is he?"

In his view, Shi Xiaokun might already be dead.

After all, when he was outside, he suddenly couldn't see anyone else.

We can't get in touch with them by voice either.

"I knew something was wrong here, so I made him wait outside for me when I came out!"

Ning Qi smiled and continued, "So, as long as he's outside."

"Then you can connect with my Inner Realm."

"I'll summon him now and let his true form enter."

"Then we can leave with him and have nothing more to do with the Sword Spirit King." "Really? That's great!"

"That way, we won't have to go through a life-or-death battle anymore!"

Ji Wanru said with a relaxed smile.

"Wait a moment, I'll summon him!"

Ning Qi nodded, and then began to summon Shi Xiaokun.

He focused his Divine Sense inward and went directly into his own Sea of Consciousness.

Shi Xiaokun was successfully located.

"Owner!"

Shi Xiaokun was awakened by him and greeted him respectfully.

Is your physical body safe?

Ning Qi didn't waste any words and asked directly.

"Safe!" Shi Xiaokun replied respectfully.

"That's good. Open the passage."

"I've found all my friends here, and we're ready to leave!"

Ning Qi nodded in satisfaction and gave the instructions.

"Okay, I'm coming!"

After agreeing, Shi Xiaokun suddenly disappeared.

Ning Qi took a deep breath and returned to the outside world.

"How about it?"

Ye Lingshuang asked.

"We've found him, he's on his way!"

Ning Qi smiled and looked ahead, "Let's go, to the main hall."

"Okay!" "Keep up!"

"..."

Everyone responded enthusiastically and followed them out.

The group was led by Ning Qi.

They then proceeded to the main hall in front of them.

Just as they arrived, they saw that Shi Xiaokun had also arrived.

"Owner!"

Shi Xiaokun greeted him respectfully.

"Okay, everyone, follow me!"

Ning Qi nodded and reminded him, "Lead the way!"

This way, please.

Shi Xiaokun nodded, then leaped away. Seeing this, everyone followed suit.

Soon, they arrived at another passage.

"Walk!"

Ning Qi went out first.

Seeing this, everyone looked at each other and followed suit.

They all quickly followed him out.

"Call!"

Once outside, I felt the gentle breeze blowing in from the outside.

It gave everyone a feeling of being reborn.

"They're finally out."

Ye Lingshuang remarked with emotion, "This place is so close to the Inheritance Land!"

"Yes, it's very close. We need to get out of here quickly," Ji Wanru said, agreeing wholeheartedly.

His eyes were filled with worry.

"Don't worry, he can only control the area of Inheritance Land."

"Here, although he can still arrange for other Sword Spirit to come."

"But he can't get out!"

Ning Qi smiled and continued, "Otherwise, he would have already done so when we arrived here."

"They've already made their move and killed everyone."

"You're right, but just to be safe."

Let's leave this place!

Ji Wanru was still a little worried, and added, "Otherwise, he might discover that someone has come out."

"Or perhaps there are other Sword Spirit watching us here. If we are discovered, it will be very troublesome."

"You're right," Ning Qi nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly. "But don't worry."

"There will always be some who slip through the net, and we are those slippery fish!"

"As long as I disguise myself and he doesn't notice."

"Then there absolutely won't be any problems."

"That's good. We should leave here immediately!"

Ye Lingshuang nodded and looked into the distance. "Keep going straight ahead."

"This is the path we came from; we can go back to the previous level."

"Once we get to the next level, we can easily leave this place no matter which direction we go!"

"Yes, let's go, there's no need to linger any longer."

Ning Qi nodded, then continued, "However, for safety's sake..."

"You'd better go back to my Inner Realm and wait."

"I'll walk the rest of the way alone." "No, that's not safe. With more of us, we can be on guard and scout ahead!"

Ji Wanru refused outright.

"A large group of people makes it easier to be discovered."

"If it's just one person, they'll have a hard time noticing!"

Ning Qi shook his head and continued, "So, you should listen to me and go back!"

"In that case, we'll listen to Young Master Ding!"

Ye Lingshuang warned, "We are far weaker than him; joining him will only drag him down!"

"Well... okay, but you have to be careful out there!"

Ji Wanru was still a little worried, but she eventually agreed.

Ning Qi's strength is evident to all.

By following him, they were actually dragging him down.

"Don't worry, now that you know you're out, you can relax!" Ning Qi smiled and continued, "Go inside, I'm about to leave!"

"Okay, let's go!"

"..."

Ultimately, persuaded by him, everyone returned to his Inner Realm.

Seeing that everyone had left, Ning Qi instructed Shi Xiaokun, "Make arrangements for them. I'll call you if anything comes up."

"Yes, Master!"

Shi Xiaokun respectfully accepted the order.

Then, they returned to the Inner Realm.

We'll continue with the arrangements.

"Master, how will we travel? By using Fierce Beasts?"

"That way, we can travel without any hindrance along the way!"

Tu Hu came over, smiling, and said, "No, that would easily expose us."

"You know, this thing can only be found in this Inheritance Land right now!"

Ning Qi shook his head and continued, "We'll use our own Flying Vessel to travel."

If you encounter Sword Spirit on the road, avoid it if possible.

"If we can't dodge, we'll kill him! Anyway, even if he finds us, he won't know who I am!"

"In the Inheritance Land, the Sword Spirit King will recognize me."

"Outside, these Sword Spirit are too weak; they would never recognize me!"

"That's right, it's settled then!"

Tu Hu nodded, then said, "Medicine Spirit, bring out your Flying Vessel."

"We're ready to go!"

"No rush, let's get out of these islands first!"

Ning Qi shook his head, then continued, "There are probably many of the Sword Spirit King's spies here. Going out too conspicuously will only make us more visible to him."

"Alright, let's go!"

Tu Hu nodded.

Ning Qi then rushed down the slope.

The Medicine Spirit stood on his shoulder, watching the situation ahead.

He would be notified immediately of any unusual activity.

Ning Qi continued running at breakneck speed.

Soon we'll be able to see the ground.

This is the same path he took to get here before.

"Master, we'll be there soon."

Medicine Spirit looked at the ground and said, "However, look, there are already Sword Spirit Patrol here!"

"Hmph, if that's how it is, then let's just leave." "The Sword Spirit here must all be arranged by the Sword Spirit King."

Ning Qi snorted coldly, without any hesitation.

This directly triggered my jet lag.

"Whoosh!"

In the blink of an eye, it had already landed on the ground.

The Sword Spirit here vanished abruptly before it could find him.

"Did you discover anything just now?"

A Sword Spirit Commander sensed a wave of energy rushing away.

He couldn't help but look at his subordinates and ask.

"Sir, we found nothing."

"Yes, but I just felt a wave of air pass by."

"Should we go check on the situation?" "..."

His men all shook their heads and then asked the question.

"No need, His King has ordered us to remain here."

"Don't leave easily. If anything goes wrong, I can't afford the consequences!"

Upon hearing this, the Sword Spirit Commander shook his head and said, "Keep an eye on your territory, don't let your guard down!"

"Yes, sir."

"..."

Upon hearing this, everyone responded respectfully.