The air between heaven and earth brimmed with murderous intent.
As they watched the overwhelming might surging from Zhao Sheng and Qin Yi, the two Ancient Sages,
the experts present were both horrified and deeply envious of the Forbidden Sect's disciples.
Everyone said the Forbidden Sect fiercely protected its own.
But no one had imagined the Forbidden Sect would take its protectiveness this far.
To defend their disciples, the sect's elders would not hesitate to come to blows!
They would even risk igniting a war between sects!
"You..."
"Then let's fight! You think we're afraid of you?"
Boom...
Flame Lord Ancient Sage and Netherflame Ancient Sage's expressions turned extremely strained.
Neither had expected this.
These two old fellows from the Forbidden Sect were actually this aggressive!
Much less had they expected things to reach this point!
Both gritted their teeth and unleashed overwhelming might of their own!
If they backed down before so many experts,
the experts of the Three Thousand Great Worlds would all think Crimson Flame Valley feared the Forbidden Sect!
Just as everyone thought a battle between Ancient Sages was about to erupt,
a kindly-looking old man in blue robes stepped forward and said with a smile,
"Fellow Daoists of the Forbidden Sect, since this young friend wasn't injured,
"and the two fellow Daoists from Crimson Flame Valley have already taken a blow from you, why not let the matter rest?"
"There are many experts here. Once a battle between Ancient Sages erupts, innocent people will certainly be caught in it!"
"If that draws us into an even larger war, it will be a disaster for the Three Thousand Great Worlds!"
"Besides, the entrance to the Great Emperor Secret Realm is about to stabilize..."
Chu Luo looked up and realized that the old man speaking belonged to the Spiritclear Sect.
He was one of the Spiritclear Sect's Ancient Sage elders.
"Indeed, fellow Daoists, Fellow Daoist Lan Qing is right. Set aside the grievances between your two factions for now. Once this business with the Great Emperor Secret Realm is over, you can do whatever you please!"
An Ancient Sage expert from the Supreme Emperor Lineage also stepped forward to mediate.
"Heh..."
"Old ghost Lan Qing, your Spiritclear Sect and Crimson Flame Valley have always worn the same pair of drawers!"
"If I hadn't intervened in time, that undying old bastard Flame Lord Ancient Sage would have harmed our Forbidden Sect's prodigy, Chu Luo!"
"And you have the nerve to say that?!"
Elder Zhao Sheng glanced at Ancient Sage Lan Qing of the Spiritclear Sect, his gaze cold and hostile.
But he immediately changed his tone and dispersed his aura.
"Still, Fellow Daoist Ling Kong of the Supreme Emperor Lineage has a point!"
"Once this business with the Great Emperor Secret Realm is over, if Crimson Flame Valley wants a war, the Forbidden Sect will see it through to the end!"
"Hmph..."
At that, Flame Lord Ancient Sage and Netherflame Ancient Sage both snorted coldly.
They dispersed their overwhelming auras.
Seeing this, every expert present breathed a sigh of relief!
Then Flame Lord Ancient Sage and Netherflame Ancient Sage led the Crimson Flame Valley disciples over toward the Spiritclear Sect.
Chu Luo glanced at the Crimson Flame Valley group.
His gaze happened to meet those of Flame Lord Ancient Sage and Han Wujie, who were looking his way.
Chu Luo grinned and flipped them the middle finger on the spot.
It was a brazen provocation.
Then he turned away and paid them no further attention.
Many experts witnessed this scene as well.
Quite a few began taking an interest in Chu Luo...
"Little bastard..."
Flame Lord Ancient Sage's face darkened like still water, killing intent flickering in his eyes.
"Junior Brother Han, this is the brat who defeated you?"
"He doesn't look like much!"
Two youths in crimson robes stood beside Han Wujie.
One had scarlet eyes, as though searing magma flowed within them.
The other had a head of red hair, and scorching heat occasionally radiated from his body.
These two youths were named Du Sheng and Zhao Tianyu!
Both were also prodigies on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking!
They ranked one hundred twentieth and one hundred forty-eighth on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking, respectively!
At their tone, Han Wujie's expression darkened. He cupped his hands and said,
"Senior Brothers, that's him!"
"His name is Chu Luo!"
Du Sheng and Zhao Tianyu nodded slightly, looking at Chu Luo's retreating back with utter disdain!
"Du Sheng, Tianyu, don't underestimate your enemy!"
"This little bastard has mastered several of the Forbidden Sect's Forbidden Secret Arts. Be careful!"
"But the ancestor has ordered us to eliminate him, no matter what!"
"Once you enter the secret realm, you'll have the perfect opportunity!"
Netherflame Ancient Sage cautioned them.
"Yes!"
"Rest assured, Elder. We'll make sure this brat dies without even gods or ghosts knowing!"
Du Sheng and Zhao Tianyu cupped their hands.
"Senior Brothers, I hope you'll leave this little bastard to me at the end!"
"I'll repay the humiliation he gave me a hundredfold!"
Han Wujie spoke with an icy expression.
The two nodded, then looked toward Chu Luo again, their faces full of mockery.
At that moment, Chu Luo also sensed a chill and looked back again.
He happened to catch Du Sheng and Zhao Tianyu's gazes.
"Brother Chu, we'll have to be careful once we enter the secret realm!"
"Those two are Du Sheng and Zhao Tianyu from Crimson Flame Valley!"
"They rank one hundred twentieth and one hundred forty-eighth on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking!"
Dan Chenzi, who stood beside Chu Luo, warned him quietly.
Chu Luo smiled faintly and waved a hand. "Don't worry, Brother Dan!"
"If they dare come looking for trouble, I have plenty of ways to deal with them!"
Chu Luo had already begun making calculations in his mind.
If I slaughtered every Crimson Flame Valley disciple inside the secret realm,
would Flame Lord Ancient Sage and Netherflame Ancient Sage leap into a thunderous rage?
The answer was certainly yes!
Once I came out, those two old bastards definitely wouldn't let it rest!
Wouldn't that mean I could earn more apprentice-protection points?
With that thought, Chu Luo made up his mind!
If he encountered anyone from Crimson Flame Valley, he would go straight for the kill!
"Brat, once you enter the secret realm, if you encounter an opportunity and have the strength for it, fight for what you should fight for and seize what you should seize!"
"Even if you slaughter their prodigies, don't be afraid. We two old fellows will be here when you come out!"
"If even the two of us can't protect you, you can only pray that your damned Great Emperor master shows up!"
Just as Chu Luo was lost in thought,
Zhao Sheng turned to Chu Luo and gave him these earnest instructions.
Chu Luo froze for a moment, then smiled, cupping his hands and bowing to Zhao Sheng.
"This disciple thanks you, Second Elder!"
"Second Elder, I've offended you many times before. Please forgive me!"
"I won't go plucking the spirit herbs from your Medicine Field again..."
"Hmph..."
Zhao Sheng snorted softly and turned away.
Chu Luo rolled his eyes.
Well, well~
This little old man had a temper, didn't he?
I'd already apologized sincerely!
But Chu Luo also understood that, just as Elder Qin Yi had said,
Elder Zhao Sheng merely had a tongue of knives and a heart of tofu...
Hum, hum, hum...
"The secret realm entrance has stabilized!"
"Go!"
Just then, a powerful fluctuation came from the entrance within the spatial rift.
The membrane of light gradually became transparent.
Yet it still contained the might of a Great Emperor.
Countless experts present immediately rushed into the membrane of light.
Some experts at the Nirvana Realm and above also tried to force their way inside.
Instead, the terrifying power on the membrane shredded them on the spot!
"Let's head in too!"
Chu Luo called out.
Then he and Dan Chenzi led the junior brothers of their respective sects into the vast world beyond the membrane of light...
When Crimson Flame Valley's three great prodigies saw Chu Luo's group enter the secret realm,
cold smiles appeared on their faces, and they followed close behind with dozens of Crimson Flame Valley disciples...
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