Life-and-Death Gate of the Misty Cloud Sect, the Imperial Sisters

Yun Yun had been waiting for quite some time. When she saw Tang Chen arrive, she stepped forward to greet him.

Today, she wore a moon-white, form-fitting gown. Her exquisite features were elegant and refined, her skin fair as snow, and her temperament ethereal and otherworldly. It was clear she had dressed up especially for the occasion.

Yun Yun stepped forward and gave a slight bow. A smile curved her lips as she welcomed him respectfully. "Welcome to the Misty Cloud Sect, my lord."

Yun Leng and the other Dou Wang elders beside her also wore respectful expressions. If they angered a Dou Zong expert, even ten heads would not be enough for them to lose.

Tang Chen nodded and could not help looking Yun Yun over. He inwardly praised her. What an elegant, otherworldly woman.

Tang Chen could not help comparing her to Medusa in his heart. Their temperaments were entirely different.

Medusa possessed both wildness and majesty, coldly beautiful and domineering, while Yun Yun was gentle yet solitary, with the elusive bearing of an immortal.

Led by Yun Yun, Tang Chen arrived at the Misty Cloud Sect's reception hall.

Everything had long been prepared. It was obvious Yun Yun had put considerable effort into it, attending to every detail. Even Tang Chen found it quite satisfactory.

During this time, Yun Yun also proposed that Tang Chen become a guest elder. As long as he became a guest elder of the Misty Cloud Sect, he could immediately mobilize all sorts of resources within the sect.

Tang Chen refused without a second thought. He had little regard for the Misty Cloud Sect's meager resources. The only thing that intrigued him was the sect's Life-and-Death Gate.

Tang Chen was somewhat curious about what exactly could allow Nalan Yanran to advance from a Da Dou Shi to the peak of Dou Wang in three years.

Tang Chen guessed that the wind-element heavenly treasure he had sensed earlier might also be connected to the Life-and-Death Gate.

Yun Yun was not surprised by Tang Chen's refusal. She had merely been testing the waters. For a young expert like Tang Chen to remain as a guest elder in some remote sect was practically impossible.

After the banquet, Tang Chen expressed his desire to take in the scenery of the Misty Cloud Sect.

Naturally, Yun Yun did not refuse. She dismissed the others and personally led Tang Chen on a stroll through the sect.

Whether it was because Tang Chen had saved her or for some other reason, Yun Yun was almost entirely unguarded around him.

Along the way, Yun Yun spoke on her own about amusing incidents from her childhood and things that had happened after she grew up. Tang Chen listened from the side and found it rather interesting.

As he learned more about these matters, Tang Chen developed a measure of interest in Yun Yun herself, and the relationship between the two grew increasingly familiar.

Through their casual conversation, Yun Yun finally learned Tang Chen's name. At the same time, she learned that Tang Chen was not from the Northwest Continent, but from the distant Central Plains.

"The Central Plains... so many people go there. It must be a wonderful place, right?" Yun Yun smiled sweetly, a trace of yearning appearing on her face.

"It's all right. There's plenty of scheming and deception too, but it is indeed more prosperous than the Northwest Continent."

A nostalgic expression appeared on Tang Chen's face. When he had traveled and trained in the Central Plains several years ago, he had visited many places and left behind many memories.

As they chatted, they drifted off topic. Tang Chen returned to the main matter and took the initiative to ask, "I heard the Misty Cloud Sect has a mysterious Life-and-Death Gate. I wonder if I could take a look?"

"This..." A trace of hesitation appeared on Yun Yun's face. After all, the Life-and-Death Gate was considered a forbidden ground of the Misty Cloud Sect, and ordinary people were not allowed near it.

However, Yun Yun soon came to a decision. It was only a visit, and she would be accompanying him. Nothing should happen.

Yun Yun brought Tang Chen to a secluded area within the Misty Cloud Sect. They had to pass through several stone gates along the way, which was enough to show just how mysterious the Life-and-Death Gate was.

At last, the two arrived before an enormous stone gate.

The closer they drew to the Life-and-Death Gate, the denser the wind-element energy became. Tang Chen finally confirmed that a wind-element heavenly treasure truly existed within it.

As Tang Chen looked around, he gradually sent his soul power into the stone gate.

The moment it touched the stone gate, a barrier blocked his soul power from entering. But this could not stop Tang Chen. He increased the output of his soul power and easily passed through the barrier, entering the stone gate.

Inside the stone gate was a place resembling one used to receive an inheritance. The ground was engraved with countless runes.

"Underground?" Tang Chen's senses were sharp, and he clearly detected something unusual below.

His soul perception pierced through the ground and probed downward.

Only then did he see the true form of the object: within an underground space, a storm raged violently, and the wind-element energy was unimaginably dense.

A sphere emitting green light stood at the center of the storm. Around it was an array that shone with green radiance.

Sensing everything within the Life-and-Death Gate, Tang Chen smiled faintly and thought, It truly is a wind-element spiritual treasure. It seems to be nearing maturity.

Having figured out the situation, Tang Chen did not intend to take it away yet. Instead, he left a mark in the underground space with his soul power, so he could return to retrieve it once it had fully matured.

With everything done, Tang Chen withdrew his soul power and left with Yun Yun.

Before he departed, Yun Yun even gave Tang Chen several precious heavenly treasures, both to win him over and to thank him.

When he returned to his residence, all three women were at home. Xiao Yi Xian was in seclusion, digesting the Poison Master Inheritance. Qing Lin was cultivating in her room, and only Medusa was in the living room.

To Tang Chen's surprise, there were actually guests in the house today.

They were a pair of sisters, one older and one younger.

The elder had the bearing of a mature beauty, while the younger was a little girl.

The elder's features were delicate, her skin fair, and her gaze cool and sharp. She was tall and upright, dressed in fitted martial attire, and radiated heroic grace.

The younger had a palm-sized face, creamy white skin, lively eyes, and a petite, exquisite figure. Amid her charming appearance was a hint of pride.

After thinking briefly, Tang Chen roughly guessed the sisters' identities. He smiled faintly, and his figure appeared in the main hall.

Hearing the sound, everyone turned toward Tang Chen. Upon recognizing him, the two sisters hurriedly rose from their seats, came before Tang Chen, and bowed slightly. "Yao Ye and Yao Yue greet you, my lord."

Yao Yue had a mischievous air about her. Her large eyes examined Tang Chen, her face brimming with curiosity.

"And you two are?" Tang Chen asked with a smile, though he already knew the answer.

"They're Jia Xingtian's granddaughters. He sent them here to serve you."

Before the sisters could speak, Medusa revealed their identities first. She stressed the word "serve" heavily, her tone clearly carrying some displeasure.

She had not expected that old bastard Jia Xingtian to send even his own granddaughters over just to curry favor with Tang Chen. It was simply detestable.

Tang Chen was not some lustful fiend. He merely waved a hand and refused outright. "I don't need anyone here. Go back and tell Jia Xingtian to stop wasting his effort on these useless schemes."

Yao Ye was highly perceptive and could tell that Tang Chen truly meant it. A trace of goodwill toward him arose in her heart, and she left with her younger sister.

Seeing Tang Chen send the sisters away, a slight smile appeared on Medusa's bewitching face.

"Come, my little maidservant. It's time for us to rest." A wicked smile appeared on Tang Chen's face as he strode directly to Medusa's side.

He scooped Medusa up in his arms and returned to the room. Soon afterward, the sounds of their battle rang out from within.