Southern Bright Flame Palace, Nangong Qing

Having traveled thousands of miles, Zhang Xuanchen had also collected nearly a thousand small Demon Beast.

Just then, Xuanjing's voice suddenly rang out:

"Brother Chen, there are five cultivators a hundred miles ahead, heading in the same direction as us."

One of them was a cultivator in the Early Golden Core.

Judging from their attire, they are disciples of the Southern Bright Flame Palace and the Azure Moon Palace in the Vermilion Bird Sea Domain.

They are all quite strong.

The other four are also at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen's heart tightened.

Did these people also realize something?

Thinking of this...

Instantly concealing his aura, he put on a mask and changed his appearance.

He suppressed his cultivation level to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Hidden in the shadows, they followed behind the group.

Outside Xingyue Lake.

A tall woman with red hair, dressed in a crimson-gold robe, led four people toward Xingyue Lake.

Beside him stood a young man in brocade robes, holding a white and blue disc suspended in his hand.

With a smile on his face:

"Senior Sister Nangong, according to the Spirit Seeking Compass, the Spiritual Qi beneath the Spirit Lake ahead is extremely dense."

Moreover, the Spiritual Qi was mixed with extremely profound Sword Intent.

If nothing unexpected happens, there is definitely a treasure here.

If I can obtain it, your position as the Saintess will be absolutely secure, Senior Sister."

The young man's tone was extremely excited.

If he could help Nangong Qing ascend to the position of Saintess.

That would be the merit of following the dragon's lead.

Once Nangong Qing becomes the Palace Master of the Southern Bright Flame Palace, he will be the Great Elder of the Southern Bright Flame Palace!

Second only to the emperor, above all others.

Now, this immense wealth is laid out before him.

Sure enough, upon hearing the young man's words...

A look of excitement appeared on Nangong Qing's delicate face.

He turned to look at the young man holding the compass.

He praised her generously, saying, "Great!"

Mingmou, regardless of the outcome, I will remember this merit.

Once I ascend to the position of Saintess, you will be one of my trusted confidantes!

After speaking, he turned to look at the other two people, a man and a woman, who were wearing light blue robes.

"Zhao Defa, Zhang Jiaojiao, I hope you won't have any inappropriate thoughts."

Otherwise, you should know what I'm capable of.

"Of course, if you can help me obtain this fortuitous opportunity..."

We certainly won't treat you unfairly!

I hope you make the right choice.

Don't let me down.

Her voice was calm, but both of the Azure Moon Palace members could sense the murderous intent in her words.

He immediately pledged his loyalty, saying, "Miss Nangong, rest assured."

Azure Moon Palace intends to establish friendly relations with the Southern Bright Flame Palace.

We will never do anything inhumane or unjust.

The fortuitous opportunity from the discovery by the Southern Bright Flame Palace, so naturally it belonged to Miss Nangong.

We two will do everything in our power to help!

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Nangong Qing's face.

"Good.

I will never forget your contributions.

Let's go.

With that, he led the four of them and flew at top speed towards Xingyue Lake.

They stopped again after a short while.

The four looked at Nangong Qing, who was standing still, their faces full of doubt.

Nangong Qing, on the other hand, was suddenly struck by a surge of power.

His cultivation at the Early Golden Core exploded instantly.

A cold voice rang out. "Fellow Daoist hiding in the shadows, is this interesting?"

"Come out."

Don't force me to take action!

Upon hearing this, the four people with Mingmou immediately looked around warily.

The Law Artifact in his hand spun around.

Be ready to act at any time.

This startled Zhang Xuanchen, who was hiding in the shadows.

Were we discovered?

How is that possible?

How could a cultivator in the Early Golden Core possibly discover him!

"Xuanjing, are there any other people hiding nearby?"

"No, only us."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen understood.

This woman is bluffing him.

Or perhaps it's just empty talk; those who lack confidence in their ability to conceal themselves might actually be brought to light by this statement.

This woman isn't stupid.

That's interesting.

Unfortunately, it was me who ran into them.

With the Xuanjing here, let alone someone at the Early Golden Core, even Nascent Soul True Lord wouldn't be able to trick him into leaving.

I waited for ages.

Nangong Qing's imposing aura suddenly dissipated, and she was completely relieved.

There seemed to be no one around.

This trick was taught to her by her master, who said it was very effective.

Since no one jumped out, it proves that no one was secretly following them nearby.

"You've misperceived it, let's go!"

Nangong Qing ignored the feelings of the other four.

At this moment, all she wanted was to obtain the fortuitous opportunity at the bottom of the lake as soon as possible.

The four people with Mingmou exchanged glances but said nothing more.

Nangong Qing was a powerful figure. Let alone toying with them, even if each of them were to strike her with a sword, they wouldn't dare to resist in the slightest.

He quickly followed in Nangong Qing's footsteps.

The lake is surrounded by reeds, and the water is crystal clear, without a ripple.

Zhang Xuanchen, hidden in the shadows, observed all of this.

No rash actions were taken.

It's too quiet here; in theory, such an environment should attract countless Demon Beasts.

Something unusual must be going on.

Nangong Qing was naturally aware of this as well.

He immediately raised his hand. "Stop."

There's a problem here.

Before the four could make any move, a crimson longsword suddenly appeared in their hands.

The sword is engraved with a phoenix pattern.

It looks quite extraordinary.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, it emitted a chilling light.

Swish swish swish!

Three fiery Sword Qi shot out from the sword.

A direct shot at the lake surface.

Snap!

The once calm lake surface was instantly splashed into a ten-foot-high wave.

Immediately afterward, the area struck by the Sword Qi was instantly stained with blood.

It spread rapidly to the surrounding areas.

Roar!

Roar! Roar!

A deafening roar erupted from the bottom of the lake.

The next moment, hundreds of yellow vertical pupils appeared on the surface of the blood-red lake.

His vertical pupils were fixed on Nan Kongqing and her group of five.

Extremely cold.

"Cold Moon Star Crocodile!"

Nan Kongqing looked at the Demon Beast in the lake, its body thick and bloated, covered with a layer of heavy blue-green scales, and with fangs that were half a meter long.

His expression became extremely solemn.

More than three hundred Cold Moon Star Crocodile surfaced, causing a thick layer of ice to form on the lake.

The strongest among them has reached the Late Third Stage.

In addition, there is also a Tier Early Third Stage beast.

Fifty-three Second Stage star crocodiles.

The remaining ones are all First Stage, but there are enough of them.

If they choose to launch a direct attack, they will have no chance of defeating this group of Demon Beast unless they use up most of their trump cards.

Roar!

Nangong Qing and the others did not move, and the leader of the Cold Moon Star Crocodile immediately roared.

A cold voice rang out:

Humans! Outsiders!

How dare you harm my child!

Court death!"

Rumble!

As soon as the Crocodile King's voice fell, the Cold Moon Star Crocodile, which was tens of feet long, immediately dragged its massive body toward Nangong Qing and the others.

The vibration was so strong that it caused a sudden shock.

The lake overflowed.

An overwhelming Demon Qi pressed down on Nangong Qing and her group of five.

"Senior Sister Nangong, what should we do?" Mingmou turned her gaze to Nangong Qing.

Deep down, he was unwilling to use most of his trump cards to kill these crocodile demons.

After all, they've only been in the Secret Realm for three days, and the dangers they might encounter in the future are unknown.

But if Nangong Qing orders an attack, he is willing to reveal his trump card!