Just as the three prodigies of Crimson Flame Valley were about to teach the Forbidden Sect disciples present a lesson.
Several figures suddenly came flying in from the distant horizon in a panic.
Everyone noticed that the arrivals wore Spiritclear Sect robes.
Among the dozen or so people from the Spiritclear Sect.
The two young men at their head stood guard beside the man from the Wang Family.
These two young men were also prodigies of the Spiritclear Sect.
Their names were Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong!
Both were in the primordial beginning first realm!
They ranked 116th and 119th on the Heavenly Prodigy Ranking, respectively!
"Hm?"
"Why did you only just get here?"
"Where's Junior Brother Luo?"
Seeing the disciples' panicked expressions and finding Luo Yu nowhere among them, Zhu Yue furrowed his brows and asked.
Earlier, Luo Yu had sent him a message through his sect token!
He had learned that Luo Yu had found a soul-nourishing flower.
And happened to run into Yun Qianqian of the Cloudmist Sacred Land...
When he saw these disciples return, Zhu Yue had assumed Luo Yu had succeeded...
"Senior Brother Zhu... Senior Brother Luo... Luo Yu is dead!"
One of the returning disciples spoke in a panic.
Everyone present heard those words loud and clear!
They were all stunned!
Who was so bold as to dare kill even a prodigy of the Spiritclear Sect?!
"What?!"
"Who did it?!"
The expressions of the two young prodigies, Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong, changed drastically!
Someone had actually slaughtered their Junior Brother Luo!
Their Junior Brother Luo was one of their sect's finest prodigies, after all.
And Luo Qingxue's own younger brother!
More importantly.
The man from the Wang Family beside them was named Wang Lin!
He was Luo Qingxue's future husband!
Not long ago, Wang Lin had brought powerful members of the Wang Family to her sect to propose marriage...
It was precisely because Luo Yu was Luo Qingxue's own younger brother.
That Wang Lin had accompanied them into the secret realm...
At that moment, Wang Lin's expression darkened as well...
"It was Chu Luo of the Forbidden Sect!"
Another disciple immediately answered.
"How is that possible?"
"Before we entered the secret realm, I saw that Chu Luo of the Forbidden Sect was only in the divine soul second realm. How could he possibly have been Junior Brother Luo's match?"
Zhu Yue spoke with a grim expression.
"Senior Brother Zhu, it... it's true!"
"We saw it with our own eyes!"
"The ultimate technique that guy unleashed was terrifying!"
Recalling the scene of Chu Luo killing Luo Yu, the disciples all trembled with fear.
Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong exchanged a glance, then both looked toward Wang Lin at their head.
Meanwhile.
Just after the Spirit-Sea Sect disciples revealed that Chu Luo had killed Luo Yu.
The Forbidden Sect disciples present immediately began edging backward, retreating.
"Where do you think you're going, friends from the Forbidden Sect?"
At that moment, the three prodigies of Crimson Flame Valley led their people over and blocked the Forbidden Sect disciples' path!
The powerful cultivators from the other factions all settled in to enjoy the show.
"Brother Zhu, Brother Lü!"
"These fellows are trying to leave!"
"Heh... as it happens, we of Crimson Flame Valley have a grudge against that brat too!"
"Capture these people, and that brat Chu Luo will naturally bring his people here!"
Du Sheng, who stood at their head, gave a cold snort and addressed Zhu Yue and the others.
He had not forgotten the mission his sect elder had given him: kill Chu Luo inside the secret realm...
"That's right, Senior Brother Zhu! The Forbidden Sect is despicable!"
"Exactly! Avenge Senior Brother Luo!"
"Hmph... the Forbidden Sect has always thrown its weight around. They bullied us in secret realms before. This is the perfect chance to settle old scores and new grudges together!"
"..."
The disciples behind Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong all chimed in.
"Capture them!"
"Lure that brat named Chu Luo here!"
Wang Lin raised his head, his gaze falling on the Forbidden Sect disciples.
His expression was ice-cold, a chilling glint flashing in his eyes...
Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong nodded slightly and swept their hands forward!
"Capture them!"
The dozen or so disciples behind them immediately raised their weapons and charged at the core disciples!
Du Sheng also gave the order.
The dozen or so Crimson Flame Valley disciples behind him charged forward as well!
"Fine, fine, fine!"
"The Forbidden Sect will remember this!"
"Everyone, attack together! Senior Brother Chu will be here soon!"
"Fight these bastards to the death!"
One Forbidden Sect disciple cursed furiously and immediately led the others in a counterattack!
"Fear not, fellow cultivators of the Forbidden Sect! We'll help you!"
The Pill Sect disciples truly were loyal friends.
They extended a helping hand without hesitation!
A fierce battle erupted, plunging the scene into chaos!
Zhu Yue and Lü Changkong furrowed their brows.
Their figures flashed as they personally joined the fray...
While a fierce battle erupted in the deepest reaches of the secret realm.
Chu Luo, who was making his breakthrough in the valley, also reached the critical moment!
A powerful aura surged skyward from Chu Luo's body!
"Senior Brother Chu is about to break through!"
Sensing the fluctuations coming from Chu Luo, the Forbidden Sect disciples grew excited.
Chu Luo's closed eyes snapped open, and he rose to his feet!
"Break!"
Boom...
The next moment, the female disciples of the Cloudmist Sacred Land stared at Chu Luo as though he were a monster!
They watched as Chu Luo's cultivation rose from the divine soul second realm.
To the third realm!
Then the fourth realm!
A single earth-grade Realm-Breaking Pill had actually allowed him to break through two realms in succession!
He was a freak of nature!
The Forbidden Sect disciples had long since grown used to such sights...
After he broke through to the divine soul fourth realm, Chu Luo's aura gradually subsided.
Feeling the surging power within him, Chu Luo was thoroughly satisfied!
"You truly are a genius, Young Master Chu!"
"To think you could break through two realms in succession with the power of a Realm-Breaking Pill!"
"I'm impressed!"
At that moment, Yun Qianqian, who had been repairing her soul nearby, opened her beautiful eyes, stood, and spoke to Chu Luo with a smile.
Chu Luo grinned. Seeing that Yun Qianqian's soul had recovered, he was just about to say something.
Suddenly, the expression of a Forbidden Sect disciple behind Chu Luo shifted slightly, and he turned his hand over.
A sect token appeared in his palm.
The sect token emitted a faint glow!
The disciple flicked a finger, sending a streak of light into the token.
The next moment, the token shone brightly, and a line of illusory little characters appeared.
"Senior Brother Chu, come to the depths of the secret realm immediately! An Imperial Artifact has been discovered! Hurry and help!!"
Chu Luo froze as he read the line.
He had never expected there to actually be an Imperial Artifact inside this Great Emperor Secret Realm!
"Senior Brother Chu, now that an Imperial Artifact has appeared, the powerful cultivators from the other factions must already be there!"
"Let's hurry over and support our fellow disciples!"
The disciples spoke up one after another.
"We'll come with you!"
"Young Master Chu, if you want to compete for the Imperial Artifact, I can help you!"
"Consider it my thanks for your kindness today!"
Yun Qianqian spoke with a radiant smile.
Chu Luo nodded slightly and cupped his hands. "Then thank you, Miss Yun!"
"Come visit our Forbidden Sect and hang out with Senior Brother Bai Yun whenever you have time!"
Yun Qianqian's cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded.
Then Chu Luo and the others raced toward the depths of the Great Emperor Secret Realm...
P.S. Just two updates for today. Little Fish needs to get to bed early tonight, since I have to take my grandfather for a checkup first thing tomorrow morning. I'll see if I can manage three updates tomorrow. Get some rest after reading, everyone, and don't forget to tap the update reminder. Good night, everyone!
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