Invincible Soul Emperor

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao prepared to set out for the Secret Realm, as the morning breeze gently swept by.

They stood in front of the Xue Family’s gate.

Xue Zhao came out, glanced around, and asked, "Huh, why hasn’t Xiao Xiao come?"

Ye Qingchen paused slightly, his expression a bit complicated, but he quickly concealed his inner turmoil and said calmly, "Xiao Xiao is feeling a bit unwell and is not convenient to come for now."

Xiao Xiao indeed seemed off, but there was nothing to do but wait until he returned to ask more.

Xue Zhao nodded, though she had some doubts, she didn’t press further.

She knew if Ye Qingchen didn’t want to say more, he must have his reasons.

"Since Xiao Xiao isn’t going, someone needs to look after him at the Xue Family, so let Xue Feng stay behind with Xiao Xiao." Xue Zhao looked at Xue Feng behind her.

Xue Feng nodded.

Ye Qingchen did not object.

After all, the place was safe, but with Wu Chang who had escaped, Xiao Xiao was his responsibility, and if Wu Chang made a comeback and targeted Xiao Xiao, he couldn’t come back in time.

After discussing, Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao walked out of the Xue Family gate, ready to depart.

Just then, Xue Zhao suddenly remembered the news she heard last night and turned to Ye Qingchen saying, "Ye Qingchen, there’s something I need to tell you. I inadvertently overheard Qi Tian chatting with Qi Sheng, mentioning Ah San by Xue Wei’s side, he also lost his left arm."

Ye Qingchen’s eyes shifted slightly at these words, he stopped and asked in a deep voice, "Xue Wei’s subordinate, Ah San? Lost his left arm?"

Xue Zhao nodded, "Yes, I specifically inquired and confirmed they were talking about Ah San. Ah San’s left arm was somehow lost, and the man in black you mentioned, also happened to have a lost arm."

Ye Qingchen fell into thought, images of last night’s encounter with the man in black flashed in his mind.

Although the man in black wore a mask, his lost left arm matched the features of Ah San mentioned by Xue Zhao. Could it be that the man in black who attacked him last night was Xue Wei’s subordinate, Ah San?

This revelation seemed to enlighten him.

This Wu Chang might have reached some agreement with Xue Wei to deal with him.

But how did Xue Wei come to know Wu Chang?

Moreover, for someone from the Xue Family, the most important thing is to compete for the Saint Position; as a foreigner, he poses no threat to Xue Wei’s competition for it.

Why does he need to target him?

Ye Qingchen couldn’t make sense of it.

Xue Zhao saw Ye Qingchen’s expression and softly said, "Ye Qingchen, this clue might be useful to us. With Ah San’s involvement, Xue Wei is evidently connected to this matter and seems to have begun his moves earlier than us."

Ye Qingchen took a deep breath and nodded, "Indeed, Xue Zhao, with this, we must speed up our progress too."

The two continued forward, Ye Qingchen thought to himself: for the promise made to Xue Zhao, he would definitely fulfill it.

But how exactly to deal with Xue Wei, he still hadn’t figured out.

That guy’s strength should be at the Eighth Layer of the Martial Emperor Realm; without exaggeration, he’s very strong, and on top of that cunning and deceitful.

Truly hard to contend with.

No wonder Xue Zhao sought him as a foreign aid.

After a long trek, the two finally arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm. The scene at the Secret Realm entrance stopped one’s breath in awe.

Ahead stood a towering giant gate, several meters high, carved with intricate runes and ancient totems as if recounting a thousand-year history and mysterious legends.

On either side of the giant gate stood a colossal statue, crafted with exquisite skill, lifelike as if they had been transported here directly from ancient times. The statues’ eyes seemed to pierce through time and space, coldly watching every person who arrived here.

In front of the giant gate was a broad stone slab path, filled with marks of time yet still sturdy and smooth.

On either side of the path were ancient trees, lush with branches and leaves, trunks robust, each seemingly with hundreds of years of history.

Among the swaying shadows of the trees, strange Spirit Beasts could faintly be seen weaving in and out, adding a layer of mystery to this place.

At the entrance of the Secret Realm was an elite guard unit, uniformly armored, holding long spears, their faces stern.

Each guard was full of vigor, evidently carefully chosen and trained elite.

They guarded the entrance tightly, allowing no unauthorized person to enter.

Above the giant gate hung a large plaque with several ancient seal characters: "First Mystic Realm."

The seal characters were powerful and vigorous, exuding an aura of unworldly authority. The plaque was surrounded by a faint Spiritual Energy, as if safeguarding this sacred land.

Ye Qingchen stood at the entrance of the Secret Realm, looking up at this magnificent giant gate, feeling a wave of awe.

Xue Zhao softly said, "Each time I come here, I can feel the mystery of this land. According to legends, this place is full of endless opportunities and treasures but also full of danger. I’ve been in twice before, and it’s exactly like the legends."

Ye Qingchen nodded, a hint of resolve flashing in his eyes, "Buddha’s Relic, no matter how difficult, we will obtain it."

The two walked toward the giant gate, the Guard Captain steped forward to block them, coolly asking, "Please present your Token."

Xue Zhao took out a crystal-clear Jade Token from her bosom and handed it to the Guard Captain. The captain carefully examined it and, confirming there were no errors, nodded, "You may enter, but please mind the rules within the Secret Realm, do not venture into forbidden areas without permission."

The giant gate slowly opened under the Guard Captain’s command, revealing a deep passage leading to an unknown world.

Ye Qingchen and Xue Zhao exchanged glances, hearts filled with anticipation and caution, and then stepped into the Secret Realm.

The giant gate slowly closed behind them, issuing a dull roar, as if announcing that a new journey was about to begin.

The two stepped into the Secret Realm, the grand scene at the entrance gradually concealed by the Stone Gate behind them, everything within the realm became more mysterious and serene. A faint Spiritual Energy pervaded around, with the scent of ancient trees and exotic flowers in the air, as if every inch of land concealed unknown power.

Ye Qingchen looked at the giant gate behind, sighing, "This place is guarded so strictly, it’s not easy to casually enter and exit the Secret Realm. So maybe the incident with Xiao Xiao last time was just an accident."

Xue Zhao, hearing this, furrowed her brows slightly as if recalled something, her eyes cast far away, expression complex, gently shaking her head, "Ye Qingchen, this matter might not be so simple."

Ye Qingchen noticed Xue Zhao’s unusual demeanor, suddenly alert, turned to look at her, "Xue Zhao, do you know something?"

Xue Zhao was silent for a moment, then sighed, "The rules of the Secret Realm are indeed strict, but not everyone abides by them. You know, some people always find ways to bypass these rules, especially those with ill intentions."