For several days, no one set off.
They were naturally waiting for the outstanding talents who had not yet arrived, so that they could travel to the secret realm together.
During this time, Lin Xuan also discovered that the imperial clan prodigies here did indeed possess considerable strength.
Although this ruined city-state is now a dead land, it is still the heartland of the Alien Race. They often appear here, either discovering the Human Race Alien Race being spotted by Human Race patrolling nearby, leading to battles.
These imperial prodigies are extremely steady in their actions. Every gesture reveals that they are indeed solid and reliable, possessing both strength and talent.
But that's only good.
After all the waiting prodigies from various Lineage had arrived, led by Chu Chen and Bai Linglong, the imperial family prodigies finally set off for the secret realm.
Lin Xuan was assigned to the Bai Household and was in the Bai Household's team. Su Lianxin was originally in the Chu Household's team, but because Lin Xuan came, she switched to the Bai Household's team without hesitation. Because of this, Chu Chen's face was never pleasant along the way.
As we traveled along, the sandstorms in the vicinity became less and less frequent.
Along the way, the number of Alien Race appearing became increasingly larger.
Correspondingly, Lin Xuan could sense that the lingering battle aura around him was becoming increasingly intense, with some traces that he could immediately identify as being left by Wu Liang. This further convinced him that this was the right path.
The secret realm that trapped the Demon Emperor should be nearby, but unfortunately, even though it's so close, we haven't received any news from Wu Liang.
On the contrary, the prodigies of the Chu Household and Bai Household occasionally receive messages.
Lin Xuan pondered whether he should wait until later to ask Bai Linglong if she had the means to exchange her Lineage's communication methods.
The imperial family is indeed an imperial family; they have some inherent strengths. At the very least, this ancient method of communication is something the Sword Pavilion lacks.
Wu Liang is indeed old and lived through the High Antiquity times, but he was extremely arrogant back then. After being sealed away for so long, all he has mastered is fighting skills.
He had gone through a lot of trouble to find that Azure Wood Sacred Origin Formation.
Although Heavenly Venerable Yunli had lived through some years, she remained tight-lipped about her past, and Lin Xuan had no intention of making things difficult for her.
It would be more appropriate to find the Bai Household to exchange for...
Just as Lin Xuan was thinking this, a shadow suddenly fell in front of him.
Lin Xuan casually raised his eyes and saw Chu Chen's face.
The fire in Chu Chen's heart burned fiercely.
It was only because during the time Lin Xuan was there that Miss Su seemed like a completely different person.
She was almost inseparable from Lin Xuan, and she became much more lively and cheerful, no longer the cold and aloof person she once was. Compared to how she was in front of him before, she was like a completely different person!
No matter how many Alien Race he killed or how powerful he was, she wouldn't even glance at him, as if none of it could compare to Lin Xuan.
Jealousy twisted him.
Moreover, it wasn't just Miss Su; even Bai Linglong was the same. They hovered around Lin Xuan every day, constantly boasting about how powerful Lin Xuan was, how he had killed four Alien Race royals in succession, which made those fools from the Bai Household's eyes light up with admiration.
Does Chu Chen believe it?
I absolutely don't believe it!
To him, the terrifying Alien Race and the high-ranking royal families were all lies, fabricated by Bai Linglong.
After all, it's just too outrageous.
What do they take the Alien Race royalty for? Useless trash to be killed at will?
The Alien Race royal family was extremely powerful; even he had to use six or seven tenths of his strength to kill a 49th-ranked being.
Lin Xuan, could he kill four or five Alien Race royals?
Moreover, although recording military achievements does not require the corpses of Alien Race —the jade talismans in the Great Emperor Treasury will automatically record them—killing a member of Alien Race royal family is an extremely remarkable feat, something to boast about and to enhance the prestige of the Alien Race Human Race. How could anyone kill Alien Race royal family member without leaving behind their head?
Without even a proof, just empty words—anyone can say that.
This was the first time he had ever seen Bai Linglong admire someone so much.
This is also the first time I've seen Miss Su melt away for someone.
But that person wasn't him.
Taking a deep breath, Chu Chen managed to maintain a polite and composed demeanor, but his eyes held a hint of provocation.
"Brother Lin, I've heard that you've slain four or five Alien Race royals along the way. I truly admire you. Would you be willing to let us witness your strength and spar with me?"
He looked at Lin Xuan coldly, and what he said seemed plausible, but anyone with eyes could tell the truth.
Bai Linglong, always eager for drama, chuckled and said, "Some people, 'sparring,' they're just getting really angry, puhahaha..."
She wasn't worried about the outcome of the sparring match. She had witnessed Lin Xuan's strength firsthand. Not to mention Chu Chen, even ten Chu Chen wouldn't be a match for Lin Xuan.
Chu Chen's eyes grew even colder after hearing Bai Linglong's words.
If it weren't for wanting to impress Miss Su and maintain his established image, he would have definitely made Bai Linglong know that even with his favor, she couldn't be so arrogant!
Now, Chu Chen ignored Bai Linglong and stared intently at Lin Xuan, his eyes filled with a hidden chill and coldness.
Su Lianxin had never paid much attention to Chu Chen, but today, Chu Chen had stepped on her landmine.
Upon hearing this, she frowned slightly, looked at the arrogant and presumptuous Ancient Realm genius who dared to challenge her master, and stood up with her sword in hand.
"You want to have a sparring match?"
She raised the tip of her sword, her delicate features as cold as ice.
Chu Chen's expression instantly turned sour, and he subconsciously said, " Miss Su, this matter has nothing to do with you, I..."
But before he could finish speaking, Su Lianxin interrupted him.
"Want to challenge him? Fine, but first, take one of my One Sword strikes."
A terrifying Sword Qi burst forth from the spirit sword in her hand, like a dragon!
Clang!
The sword in Chu Chen's hand fell to the ground and shattered in two, while his arm trembled uncontrollably, blood gushing out and dripping into the soil.
He nearly coughed up blood as his breath hitched, staring at Su Lianxin in disbelief. He never imagined that he couldn't even withstand One Sword from her...
She's actually that strong?
He knew Su Lianxin exceptionally talented, but he didn't expect her to be this exceptionally talented.
He was a prodigy among the imperial clans. Although he wasn't among the Ten Heroes, he was confident that he was no weaker than them.
A sense of shock filled Chu Chen's heart.
Everyone else on the field was stunned, staring blankly at the two of them, completely unexpected that it would end so simply and brutally.
Only Lin Xuan, after glancing at the Sword Pavilion Talisman that had been vibrating continuously since earlier, finally managed a smile.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Lin Xuan never gave Chu Chen a proper look.
"Let's go, Xin'er."
He got up to leave, Su Lianxin didn't even ask what was wrong; she simply sheathed her sword and followed him.
It wasn't that they were driven away by Chu Chen's attitude, but just now, the Sword Pavilion Jade Talisman, which had been silent for so long, finally sent a message. Wu Liang had either broken through some restriction or found a way to send messages, and finally made contact.
He clearly provided the location of the secret realm entrance in the message, so that one could enter even without being with these prodigies.
Now that Wu Liang has sent word, Lin Xuan naturally won't waste any more time.
He was more eager to get to Wu Liang than to argue with the children.
Lin Xuan turned and left, and Bai Linglong immediately panicked. Without thinking of anything else, she chased after him.
"Young Master Lin, are you leaving because of Chu Chen's words? I..."
Lin Xuan casually shook his head and said indifferently, "No, it's just that I have other important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer."
Bai Linglong hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted her teeth, took two quick steps forward, blocked Lin Xuan's path, and shoved a compass into his hand.
" Bai Linglong!!"
Chu Chen was furious, ignoring the pain in his arm.
Bai Linglong didn't care at all. She took a deep breath and spoke quickly.
"Take this! This compass contains a wisp of our clan elder's aura; it can help you locate the entrance to the secret realm. With this compass, you'll be able to find your way."
"I'm sorry, I was going to take you to the secret realm, but... I'm sorry."
After she finished speaking, she lowered her eyes, turned around and returned to the Bai Household's group. Facing Chu Chen's angry glare, Bai Linglong retorted with a cold smile.
"Why are you looking at me? The Bai Household can give their compass to whomever they want!"
Even without the compass, she could still enter the secret realm; it would just be a bit more troublesome.
But this one sentence almost made Chu Chen very angry.
Holding his injured arm, Chu Chen was filled with anger, rage, and lingering fear. He gritted his teeth, feeling the mocking gazes of those around him, which made his Qi and Blood rush to his head. He clenched his teeth and swore an oath.
"Damn it! I'll make you pay!"