Suspicion Arose

The imagined blessed grotto-heaven never appeared. In its place was a desolate valley, surrounded by jagged rocks and devoid of even a blade of grass. The air was thick with a decaying stench.

"This isn't the Purple Cloud Grotto-Heaven."

Gu Sheng spoke in a low voice, his right hand already resting on the hilt at his waist.

Nangong Yingying scanned their surroundings, her brows tightly furrowed.

"I've never personally been to the Purple Cloud Grotto-Heaven, but this isn't what the records described."

"We've been set up."

A cold glint flashed through Gu Sheng's eyes as his spiritual power spread outward like a tide.

In an instant, he sensed several vague figures concealed behind the surrounding boulders. Their auras were exceptionally well hidden; if not for his spiritual power far surpassing that of ordinary people, he would have found them nearly impossible to detect.

"Come out!"

Gu Sheng roared, his voice booming through the valley like thunder.

Nangong Yingying immediately became alert. Her slender jade-like hands formed a hand seal, and a faint purple glow spread around her body.

"Heh heh, not bad awareness."

A sinister voice came from behind the rocks. Seven figures emerged one after another, forming a fan-shaped encirclement around the two of them.

The leader wore a purple robe embroidered with golden glowing-cloud patterns across the chest. His face was gloomy, and his aura was as deep as the sea. He was clearly an expert who had just entered the Sovereign Realm!

"Impersonating members of my Purple Cloud Divine Sect and attempting to undermine the sect's foundations—you deserve death!"

The Sovereign Realm expert said coldly, his eyes brimming with killing intent.

"Kill them, then head to the grotto-heaven to support our other comrades!"

The six Heavenly Martial Realm peak martial artists immediately spread out and closed in