Return to the Cave

Because of the previous incident with the quadruped robot, Yi Xuan didn't dare let the ornithopter following in the sky get too close. However, even so, Yi Xuan still managed to capture the scene of Qi Yun taking action through the ornithopter's camera.

With a single move, just one move, he killed several cultivators who had Grain Avoidance Realm Perfection.

Although it's impossible to determine Qi Yun 'Qi Yun exact strength at this point, the fact that he discovered the quadruped robot in the cave earlier is enough to confirm that he has at least the strength of the Nascent Soul Realm.

Yi Xuan was very confident in his robot. At the time, the quadruped robot was completely silent except for its reconnaissance system, and even ordinary Golden Core Realm cultivators couldn't detect its existence. Strangely, Qi Yun discovered the robot as soon as he gained control of the murderous blade.

This indicates that he did not discover the robot's presence, but rather that he possessed the strength of the Nascent Soul Realm and was able to sense the signal transmission.

Yi Xuan had already confirmed this with his master, Xiao Anhe, after the Gazing Immortal Sect attacked the Azure Cloud Sect.

Next, Yi Xuan kept the drone hanging behind the group from the Gazing Immortal Sect. In less than two hours, three groups of people had died at Qi Yun's hands.

Although the number of these three groups is insignificant compared to the three hundred people who entered the Artifact Ruins, judging from this trend, if I were to obstruct them, the final result might indeed be as those from the Gazing Immortal Sect said: only the disciples of the Gazing Immortal Sect would remain in the entire Artifact Ruins.

Fortunately, Qi Yun's activity area was still within the Stone Mountain at this time, and the members of the Azure Cloud Sect did not enter the Stone Mountain area due to Yi Xuan's plan.

"Now, stop everything you're doing, and follow the directions on the map to assemble here immediately!"

At this moment, He Hongfei and the other nine people were still frantically searching for various Spiritual Qi aggregation points on the outskirts of the Artifact Ruins, following the information provided by the belt.

Unexpectedly, the map projected onto the screen in front of them by the belt suddenly changed. All the Spiritual Qi aggregation points disappeared, leaving only a light spot indicating their own location and a newly appeared light spot. Then, Yi Xuan's voice came from the belt.

"Why, Protector Yi?"

"Yes, why?"

Everyone was completely immersed in the fun of this fast treasure hunt, and was suddenly interrupted by Yi Xuan, so they were naturally a little annoyed because they felt they hadn't had enough.

Yi Xuan didn't intend to explain further, but simply said, "The situation is serious. If you don't want to lose your lives, do as I say!"

After that, Yi Xuan's voice was never heard again.

The nine members of the Azure Cloud Sect, due to the abilities of their waist belts, paid special attention to Yi Xuan's words. After exchanging a few words, they simultaneously flew towards the location marked by Yi Xuan.

In addition, the Pangu, which was searching for treasure everywhere, also received Yi Xuan's order, and all crew members piloted the Little Eagle back to the stone cave where Yi Xuan was.

After issuing the order, Yi Xuan began to consider how to handle the Gazing Immortal Sect matter.

According to Yi Xuan's rational thinking, since Qi Yun already possesses the strength of Nascent Soul, it would be best to avoid conflict if possible.

Yi Xuan diligently scavenged various low-level Law Artifact on the outskirts of the Artifact Ruins, obtaining a massive amount of precious materials.

Meanwhile, Qi Yun slaughtered disciples from other sects in the Southern Frontier within the Stone Mountain area, seizing their magical Law Artifact and allowing the disciples of the Gazing Immortal Sect to profit from them.

The two can completely keep to themselves. Once the disciples of the Gazing Immortal Sect have refined enough Law Artifact and the Artifact Ruins are closed, Yi Xuan can leave with the disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect.

This idea might be possible for other sects, but the Gazing Immortal Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect are already enemies because of what happened before, and the people of the Gazing Immortal Sect haven't realized this yet.

But when more and more people die at Qi Yun's hands, and there are no Azure Cloud Sect disciples to be seen, they will focus their attention on the Azure Cloud Sect disciples.

Yi Xuan could protect the disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect for a time, but he couldn't protect them forever. If the people of the Gazing Immortal Sect were determined to find Azure Cloud Sect, then hiding would be pointless.

After much thought, Yi Xuan suddenly realized that his vision was still too narrow. Why did he always think about solving problems on his own? This was not in line with the habits of a scientific researcher.

So Yi Xuan began to change his thinking and decided to find a way to unite the disciples of other sects in the Southern Frontier. Even if he couldn't rely on them in terms of strength, at least Yi Xuan could still curry favor with them.

At this moment, the nine disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect also arrived outside the stone cave one after another.

"Don't just stand there like an idiot, come in!"

Hearing Yi Xuan's words, the group exchanged glances and entered the stone cave. The scene inside was like another world to them; they discovered for the first time that this world contained things that even they, as cultivators, had never seen before.

"Protector Yi, what... what are these things?" He Hongfei asked stammeringly, looking at the scene before him.

Yi Xuan didn't explain, but pointed to several cushions on the ground, indicating that the group should sit down and rest.

Then, Yi Xuan quickly recounted the events surrounding the Gazing Immortal Sect.

"What? Such a thing actually happened?"

"Nascent Soul Realm? What should we do?"

"That's right! Let alone three hundred cultivators who Grain Avoidance Perfection, even three hundred cultivators who have just entered the Golden Core stage might not be able to defeat a single Nascent Soul expert!"

Hearing the disciples' discussion, Yi Xuan gestured for them to be quiet.

"Now that you know the situation, we are no match for Qi Yun in a direct confrontation, therefore I am preparing..."

Before Yi Xuan could finish speaking, Yan Siruo Yi Xuan him and asked, "Protector Yi, I have a question?"

"You say!"

Yi Xuan wasn't angry that Yan Siruo taken his words to heart. Although they hadn't known each other for long, Yi Xuan already understood Yi Xuan Yan Siruo's personality. The fact that she had taken his words to heart at such an important moment meant that the question she wanted to ask was even more important.

Yan Siruo nodded and asked, "In the past, the sect would send a Golden Core expert as the leader for the expedition to the Artifact Ruins. But this time, the sect actually sent Protector Yi, and the entire sect knows about your situation. Also, there's the matter of you being appointed as Sect Protector last time!"

"So what are you trying to say?" Yi Xuan asked, somewhat curiously.

Yan Siruo stared intently at Yi Xuan: "I want to know your strength, Protector Yi. To become Sect Protector and be appointed as the leader of this expedition to the Artifact Ruins, Protector Yi's strength must be greater than that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator!"

Yi Xuan looked at Yan Siruo with some surprise. He didn't expect that she could guess his strength. You should know that even the higher-ups of the Azure Cloud Sect only had a rough idea of his strength, while Yan Siruo guessed it based on some clues.