Primordial Emperor
Chapter 159: The Disciples Return

Chapter 159: Chapter 159: The Disciples Return

Lin Chen observed the number of people who had reached the periphery, and by the third day, there were only over nine hundred people in total.

It seemed that this entry into the secret realm was a great loss for the Jade Cauldron Sect. It was unknown how many years it would take to recover from the losses.

You must know that there were nearly six thousand people entering the secret realm this time, but now only over nine hundred are alive.

On the third day of reaching the edge of the secret realm, the realm finally opened again, and the faces of the people showed eager anticipation, all of them eager to leave this place.

Lin Chen also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. The journey into the secret realm had also brought him significant growth. Although there were dangers, the significance of the trials was extraordinary. If there was another chance, Lin Chen would definitely choose to enter such a secret realm again.

On the path of cultivation, how could one expect smooth sailing without any danger? It is precisely because of the accompanying risk that opportunities become even more precious.

However, this trip to the secret realm also made Lin Chen realize the situation between the Jade Cauldron Sect and the Black Cloud Sect. The struggle between the two Major Sects was probably far more complicated than what it seemed on the surface.

Why did this negotiation between the two sects only send Outer Sect and Inner Sect Disciples? Apart from Wang Yilin, Xu Lianyu, and himself, why did the True Disciples of the other peaks not show up?

There were also spies within the Sect, all of these were problems.

But Lin Chen did not think too much about it; his purpose for entering the secret realm was to pick Dragon Whisker Polygonum.

Now that his goal was attained and he had harvested many other Herbal Materials, for Lin Chen, this trip to the secret realm was a tremendous gain.

When the people of the Jade Cauldron Sect returned to their Sect through the teleportation passage, they were unaware that at this moment, in another location within the secret realm, a group of Black Cloud Sect disciples had serious expressions as they cautiously surveyed their surroundings, fearing an attack.

After witnessing Lin Chen’s strength, they were all left with a shadow in their hearts, worried that Lin Chen would catch up and prevent them from leaving the secret realm and returning to the Black Cloud Sect.

They could hardly believe that Lin Chen was so powerful that he could even destroy Black Evil Puppets.

Their mission in the secret realm was considered a failure. They had to return to their Sect and report Lin Chen’s actions to their superiors, to find a way to deal with him.

Li Chu harbored intense murderous intent towards Lin Chen, hoping to put him to death.

But the more Li Chu thought about it, the less confident he felt, sensing the gap between him and Lin Chen growing wider. He must find a way to gain more favor and nurturing in the Black Cloud Sect to have the capital for revenge when he encounters Lin Chen again.

Meanwhile, at the front of the Jade Cauldron Sect’s Teleportation Gate, the Peak Masters and Xu Ma’an watched the disciples of the Jade Cauldron Sect emerge one after another, their expressions turning very solemn.

For as the Formation was activated and the disciples came out, it turned out that all of them were of lower strength, and not a single Elite Disciple was seen.

The number of people coming from the Formation was also very few, completely different from the situation in previous years when entering the secret realm.

Although Xu Ma’an appeared calm on the surface, without any fluctuation in emotions, his hands clasped behind his back shook continuously, and his gaze was tightly fixed on the Teleportation Gate, scanning over every person who came out.

He had witnessed the death of Xu Lianyu’s parents right before his eyes. Xu Lianyu was as important to him as his own heart and soul. He would not want anything to happen to her.

That he had not been able to keep an eye on Lianyu, letting her slip into the secret realm unnoticed, filled him with a mix of feelings, constantly praying for her safe return.

At the same time, as the Sect Leader, Xu Ma’an was also hoping for the safe return of another person, that was Lin Chen.

Lin Chen possessed the Ancient Divine Body, and such a talented individual might have to shoulder the responsibility for the future prosperity of the Jade Cauldron Sect, and Lin Chen was also the most suitable Heavenly Pride to take on this task.

Meanwhile, Zhao Rushi was also anxiously watching the Teleportation Great Formation, silently wondering why her beloved disciple had not yet emerged.

Although Zhao Rushi’s disciples were not as few as those of Jade Bird Peak, Wang Yilin was her most cherished little disciple. Having never married and grown older, she had treated Wang Yilin as her own daughter over the years.

Whoosh whoosh—

Finally, within the Teleportation Array, two graceful figures appeared. Zhao Rushi and Xu Ma’an finally let out a sigh of relief.

"My good disciple, you’re back."

Zhao Rushi’s voice had become somewhat hoarse, revealing the emotional turbulence she felt upon seeing Wang Yilin.

"Mm, Master, I’m back!"

Upon seeing Zhao Rushi, the stunning beauty, Wang Yilin also leapt up and hugged her directly. At that moment, her character was like that of a spoiled child, nothing like the little witch known for her temperamental nature.

"It’s good you’re back."

Zhao Rushi affectionately caressed Wang Yilin’s head. Even in front of so many Peak Masters, Wang Yilin still carelessly sat cross-legged and clung onto Zhao Rushi without a second thought.

"Grandpa, I’m back."

Xu Lianyu approached Xu Ma’an with a hint of apprehension.

After all, Xu Lianyu was the grand disciple who had knocked out her own grandfather and sneaked away, and she was now somewhat afraid Xu Ma’an would blame her.

However, Xu Ma’an had countless things he wanted to say in his heart, but when he saw Xu Lianyu’s mischievous appearance, he swallowed his words back.

"Disciple, let’s return to Crimson Dawn Peak with your Master."

Zhao Rushi, noticing Wang Yilin’s gaze still fixed on the direction of the Teleportation Gate, thought she was waiting for someone, perhaps wanting to have another quarrel with Xu Lianyu.

"Let’s wait a bit longer, Master. I need to say goodbye to my man."

Wang Yilin said softly, her eyes on the direction of the Teleportation Gate.

This sentence, however, shocked Zhao Rushi into widening her eyes. Coming from someone else, Zhao Rushi might have thought it a joke, but hearing it from her disciple made it highly likely to be true.

Who could it be, to have won over her disciple so quickly?

Zhao Rushi’s gaze sharpened as she looked toward the Teleportation Array, and she saw a young man in black clothes stepping out from within.

Upon witnessing this figure, Xu Ma’an secretly let out a sigh of relief.

They all knew how difficult and dangerous it was to enter the Mire Dragon Marsh Secret Realm.

To say it was a mission was really to use the lives of the Jade Cauldron Sect disciples to thwart the conspiracy of the Black Cloud Sect.