Seeing Shang Xuelian's expression, Chen Lin knew she truly was in trouble.
He could not help asking in puzzlement, "Is your master's condition really that bad? Has her cultivation not improved at all over all these years?"
When they left the Tianxuan Realm, the Hundred Flowers Fairy had already entered the Void Refinement Realm. Although a reincarnator had seized her body and only her soul had escaped, her realm remained intact. Even if she switched to the soul path, she should have quickly reached the Void Refinement level again. Besides, she possessed a petal from a true spirit-tier spirit treasure. Even if she was no match for the Long Family, she should at least have been able to escape with a few disciples.
This realm was nothing but boundless seas. Where could she not find somewhere to hide?
Moreover, there was the Demon Realm. Soul cultivators could cultivate there just as well; there was no need to remain trapped here.
At Chen Lin's question, a trace of hesitation appeared on Shang Xuelian's face, but she immediately took out an array talisman. Once activated, it formed an isolation array around the entire room.
Chen Lin raised an eyebrow at the sight but said nothing, quietly awaiting her explanation.
With such elaborate precautions, the matter must be important.
Only after the formation activated did Shang Xuelian transmit her voice to Chen Lin. "To tell you the truth, Senior, my master isn't in seclusion here, but somewhere out at sea. Three years ago, Long Jianjiu of the Long Family injured her, and her soul nearly dissipated. After leaving through the Secret Passage, she never returned. Even I don't know how she is now."
"She isn't here?"
Understanding dawned on Chen Lin's face.
No wonder the Long Family had not simply broken through the