The Holy Maiden Emerges from Seclusion, the Water and Fire Sect in Crisis

Inside the main hall of the Water and Fire Sect.

The atmosphere was extremely oppressive.

"Well..."

The sect leader of the Water and Fire Sect looked out the window at the turbulent sky, let out a long sigh, and his face was filled with endless... anxiety.

[That direction...]

[This seems to be the location of the Demon Sect, right?]

[How could such a terrifying fluctuation suddenly appear?]

[Could it be...?]

[... Have those guys from the ' Upper Realm ' already started making their move?!]

A strong sense of unease welled up inside me!

The situation is becoming increasingly volatile...

She rubbed her temples, feeling a sudden headache coming on.

[And that little guy...]

Why haven't you come back yet?

Just as she was feeling uneasy...

Sudden!

"Boom--!!!!"

A terrifying aura, filled with the interplay of water and fire, and the mutual generation and restraint of elements, surged into the sky from the sect's forbidden area!

At this moment, the entire sky seemed to be completely split in two!

Half of it is the blazing flame that burns everything!

Half of it is extremely cold, frozen ice that covers thousands of miles!

"Yes... it's Her Highness the Holy Maiden!"

"She... she succeeded!"

Congratulations, Holy Maiden! Congratulations, Holy Maiden!

The entire Water and Fire Sect was in complete uproar at this moment!

A moment later.

A vibrant, confident, seven-colored figure emerged slowly from the once tranquil forbidden area!

That's right, Shui Yan'er!

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on your completion of seclusion!"

"Her Holy Maiden's divine might is unparalleled! The future of our Water and Fire Sect is truly promising!"

Hearing the thunderous congratulations around her, Shui Yan'er revealed a smug smile!

[Nascent Soul...]

[Hahaha! I've finally broken through to the Nascent Soul!]

"Yan'er."

The sect leader looked at his daughter, who seemed to have undergone a complete transformation overnight, and his eyes were filled with endless... gratification.

"Mother!" Shui Yan'er ran up to her proudly and boasted, "How about that? Aren't I amazing?!"

"Now, I'll see if that handsome young man dares to reject me again!"

However, upon hearing this, the sect leader's smile froze slightly.

"Yan'er..."

"What's wrong?" Shui Yan'er looked at her, somewhat puzzled. "Where's that handsome young man?"

"He..." The sect leader sighed deeply, "... has not returned yet."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yan'er's smug smile instantly froze!

Instead, there is endless... worry!

Why isn't he back yet?!

[Could it be that someone captured him?]

"Mother!" Without any hesitation, Shui Yan'er transformed into a streak of light and rushed towards the Astral Battlefield!

"Stop!"

Sect Master, shout!

"What good would it do you to go now?!"

"The Astral Battlefield is vast and boundless! Where will you find him?!"

"Moreover..." A deep sense of apprehension flashed in her eyes, "If something really happens..."

"That one from the Martial Sect will definitely not sit idly by!"

"Your most urgent task is to immediately go into seclusion and consolidate your cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yan'er slowly stopped in her tracks.

She knew that what her mother said was true.

"Okay." She bit her red lips, her eyes filled with an unwavering resolve! "But, Mother! Promise me!"

"As soon as he comes out, you must notify me immediately!"

"... good."

Watching that figure disappear once again into the forbidden area.

The sect leader slowly closed his eyes.

His face was filled with endless... exhaustion.

[The future of the Water and Fire Sect...]

What should I do next...?

[Whom can I rely on...?]

Meanwhile, in the Azure Realm.

Water and Fire Sect.

The atmosphere inside the sect's main hall was equally grim.

"Well..."

The sect leader of the Water and Fire Sect's "Upper Realm," a beautiful woman whose aura had already reached the Late-Stage Nascent Soul, looked down at the elders below, each with a worried expression, and let out a long sigh.

Just then!

"Hahaha!"

A burst of wild laughter, filled with boundless arrogance and... domineering swagger, echoed from outside the hall, resounding through the heavens!

"Shui Yunrou! Get out here!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yunrou's face instantly turned extremely ugly!

But she still forced out a smile that looked worse than a grimace, and quickly went out to greet them!

A burly man, clad in crimson armor and surrounded by terrifying flames powerful enough to incinerate everything, stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the silent Water and Fire Sect members below with an expression as if they were ants!

He is the Valley Master of "Blazing Flame Valley," a fire-attribute sect nearby that has reached a higher level of power!

"Fire... Valley Master Huo..." Shui Yunrou forced a smile, "I wonder what brings you here today?"

"Hmph!" Upon hearing this, the Valley Master Huo scoffed disdainfully, "Don't try to play dumb with me!"

"It's that time of year again for 'offering sacrifices'!"

"What?" A cruel glint of pleasure flashed in his eyes! "You still want to renege on your debt?!"

"No... I wouldn't dare!" Shui Yunrou quickly waved her hand, "It's just... as you know, our Water and Fire Sect has been having a really tough time lately..."

"Oh?"

"Ever since that ' Black Wind Bandits ' ransacked our place..."

That's enough.

The Valley Master Huo interrupted her impatiently.

He also knew that the Water and Fire Sect had indeed been having a tough time lately.

[Looks like it's true, there's nothing much, but there's some profit to be made.]

He slowly shook his head, his face filled with undisguised contempt!

"Shui Yunrou, Shui Yunrou, I truly... cannot understand."

Water and fire are inherently incompatible.

"You actually dared to create a ' Water and Fire Sect '?"

"What a bunch of damned trash!"

Upon hearing this, Shui Yunrou could only fawn over him and say with a forced smile, "Yes, yes, yes, Valley Master is right."

"Snort!"

Looking at her humble appearance, the Valley Master Huo lost all interest in her.

He instantly transformed into a streak of fire and vanished from the spot.

"Call..."

After that terrifying figure completely disappeared.

Shui Yunrou finally let out a long sigh of relief.

However, before she could even finish, a smile bloomed on her face!

Sudden!

"Sect Master Shui, how have you been?"

A voice, filled with endless femininity and... icy aura, suddenly and unexpectedly rang out behind them!

Upon hearing this, Shui Yunrou froze!

She slowly turned around and looked at the man in front of her, who was wearing a blue robe and had a face as cold and stern as if carved by a knife. Once again, she forced a smile that was more like a grimace!

"Sect Mysterious Nether Sect Master..."

A moment later.

"Well..."

The Mysterious Nether Sect Master looked at Shui Yun-Rou, who was also complaining about being poor, and sighed deeply.

He also knew that the Valley Master Huo had just been here.

[Looks like it's true, there's nothing much, but there's some profit to be made.]

"Mysterious Nether Sect Master," Shui Yunrou said, a barely perceptible glint in her eyes, "You see, my Water and Fire Sect is now at its wit's end."

"Could you, for the sake of those in the same boat, lend us a hand?"

"Roll!"

Upon hearing this, the Mysterious Nether Sect Master nearly fainted!

He instantly transformed into a streak of blue light and vanished from the spot!

"Brother Huo, wait for me!"

"Oh?" The Valley Master Huo looked at the figure that had caught up, a playful smile flashing in his eyes. "What? Brother Xuanming, you've also suffered a setback?"

"What do you think?!" Upon hearing this, the Mysterious Nether Sect Master scoffed disdainfully!

The two, although, belong to two opposing camps, one of water and one of fire.

However, when it came to dealing with the "Water and Fire Sect," they were surprisingly united!

Of course, although they are not afraid of the Water and Fire Sect, they are afraid that one day the other side will really produce a genius who can achieve the coexistence of water and fire!

Therefore, besides seeking personal gain, their purpose in coming here was to nip such prodigies in the bud.

"Brother Huo," the Mysterious Nether Sect Master said slowly, looking at him, "The Water and Fire Sect has been in decline for a long time. Is it still necessary for us to continue?"

"Oh?"

"How about..." A chilling killing intent flashed in the eyes of the Mysterious Nether Sect Master! "... We... go to the Immortal-Abandoned Continent?"

"The Immortal-Abandoned Continent?"

"That's right!" Mysterious Nether Sect Master Xuanming said slowly, "The Water and Fire Sect here are unsuitable."

"But the Water and Fire Sect of the Immortal-Abandoned Continent is said to have quite a few good things!"

"At that time..."

"... The fire is yours!"

"The water belongs to me!"

Upon hearing this, the Valley Master Huo's eyes instantly blazed with unparalleled... greed!

"Good!"

It's a deal!