This Is Not the Female Demon Lord I Remembered
Chapter 149: Leaving the Secret Realm

Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Leaving the Secret Realm

"These attacks are somewhat weak," Liang Yi complained after shattering all the crystal stones below him. He had expected something like a curse or poison, yet in the end, there was nothing. Could there be an ambush? They won’t let me get away with this!

"Are you all alright?" He Zhiqing, who was not far away, casually deflected the attack and didn’t forget to care for others.

"We’re fine, but... Senior Ying seems to have a problem."

Yu Gejing sneakily poked He Zhiqing’s junior disciple at the waist, gesturing for him to take a look.

At this moment, Ying Xi had a sad expression, without the desire to even defend against the attacks, allowing the crystal shards to pierce toward him. However, even in a daze, the defenses of a body cultivation practitioner did not decline; these attacks were nothing more than a drizzle for him.

"Senior Ying..." The group approached Ying Xi from behind, looking at him with some worry.

Although Liang Yi had already noted Ying Tianxing down in his "little notebook," his actual impression of Ying Xi wasn’t too bad.

"It must have been something that happened the year my child went out alone to travel and ease his mind," Ying Xi said softly, looking at the broken ruins of the purple crystal stones.

"No need to worry about me, I can still prioritize the urgency and importance of matters."

"Whether Tianxing entered the Devouring Spirit Sect voluntarily or was controlled, he is now an enemy of the Immortal Dynasty and the enemy of all major sects."

"So, if you encounter Tianxing next time, please do not concern yourself with my feelings, and grant him a swift end."

Because he was facing away from everyone, Liang Yi couldn’t see Ying Xi’s expression, but he could hear the determination and sorrow in his voice.

"Lord Ying!"

Several teams of Shadow Guards entered from the cave entrance.

After all, the Secret Realm belongs to the Immortal Dynasty, and although it was isolated by the Devouring Spirit Sect’s Great Formation for a period, after the Great Formation was deciphered, the Immortal Dynasty regained full control over it.

As soon as Ying Xi and the others teleported, the Immortal Dynasty had already started to lock onto the destination and sent people.

"Lord Ying, we have identified the internal spy within the Immortal Dynasty."

One of the Shadow Guard leaders knelt on one knee and spoke in a low voice.

"Speak," Ying Xi’s voice was weary.

"It’s... Young Master Ying." The Shadow Guard leader showed a troubled expression, struggling for a moment before finally revealing the information.

The operation of the Devouring Spirit Sect went so smoothly this time largely due to the crucial role played by Ying Tianxing.

"Is that so, I understand."

Ying Xi sighed lightly, feeling somewhat disheartened.

"Lord Ying, although the transmission array used by the Devouring Spirit Sect is extremely mysterious, it was still intercepted by the Qingliang Early Morning City Protection Array of Immortal City. It’s possible that they are still within Immortal City right now."

"Therefore, please lead the Mystic Bureau to conduct a citywide search!"

The Early Morning City Protection Array, the Immortal City’s Qingliang City Protection Array, is one of the famous Great Formations in the Cultivation World, with countless marvelous features.

"Indeed, it’s my duty."

Ying Xi turned around, looking no different than usual, but Liang Yi noticed that his normally proud and upright posture was slightly stooped.

Leaving some Shadow Guards to inspect the cave, Liang Yi and the others followed Ying Xi back to Qingliang via the reconstructed Transmission Array.

"What about the contestants?" Ying Xi continued to inquire as they walked. Some of the contestants were now infiltrated with people from the Devouring Spirit Sect, and if they were allowed to escape, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"As they emerge, they have already gathered together, waiting for Lord Ying’s instructions," a Shadow Guard replied.

"Well done."

"The situation is urgent, so I won’t continue to accompany everyone. What follows are internal affairs of the Immortal Dynasty, please feel free to leave," Ying Xi turned to Liang Yi and the others. With the unexpected conclusion of the tournament, the original plan was disrupted, and Liang Yi and his group no longer had a reason to stay.

"In that case, we shall take our leave first. If there is a need for assistance, Senior Ying may find us at the Complete Heaven Sect’s base," He Zhiqing knew that this kind of incident was embarrassing for the Immortality Dynasty, so they wanted to deal with it as quickly as possible without the involvement of other powers.

"Farewell," Ke Mengzhan said briefly before heading towards the disciples of the Sword Cleanse Heavenly Pool who were waiting for him outside.

Liang Yi had intended to follow and see for himself, since it was difficult to discern who belonged to the Devouring Spirit Sect within the Immortal Dynasty. However, he, his junior sister, and two players following them were all capable of identifying them, which could be of great help.

But since others had spoken as such, following them might seem as if he were laughing at their plight, so Liang Yi also proceeded to bid farewell to Ying Xi first.

"Alright, thank you both for your help. When you two wish to embark on the path of cultivation, please come find me," Liang Yi said to Bai Xiaomo and the others after seeing Ying Xi leave, and then he left with his junior sister.

"Eh..." Ju Xiaobei had wanted to call out to Liang Yi, but before he could speak, Bai Xiaomo had him in a chokehold.

"You damn thing, thinking of running off on your own?" Bai Xiaomo said harshly while exerting his strong-arm tactics.

"Cough cough, not at all!" Ju Xiaobei struggled, hitting Bai Xiaomo’s arm hard, feeling like he would start to "lose blood" soon.

"Hmph!"

Bai Xiaomo relaxed his arm, releasing Ju Xiaobei.

"You scum, you completed the quest and had enough experience to level up to 10, but I haven’t reached it yet!"

By the time Liang Yi had completed the quest, Ju Xiaobei had technically finished as well, though not leveling up yet. With a mere gesture, Bai Xiaomo knew exactly what he was up to.

"I just wanted to go ahead and scout out the path for you!" Ju Xiaobei said with a sheepish laugh, somewhat embarrassed at his plans being uncovered.

"Stop talking nonsense. First, let’s sell these Purple Crystal Stones in the backpack. Then help me with some daily quests to level up to 10, and then we can together look for Boss Liang."

"Sure, sure, I’ll listen to you. Ahh, the greatness of fatherly love," Ju Xiaobei said helplessly. He really had sacrificed too much.

The next second, Bai Xiaomo launched a set of military boxing moves at Ju Xiaobei right in the street.

"Senior brother, where shall we go now?" Su Youyi couldn’t enjoy the bustling streets that looked no different from usual days, always feeling like a member of the Devouring Spirit Sect might spring out at any moment.

"Let me inquire about some matters with Master, and wait for news from the Immortal Dynasty. If they can identify them, then we need not take action, but if not, we shall rely on ourselves," Liang Yi said casually, yet he noticed the worried expression on his junior sister’s face.

"Don’t worry, I’m constantly maintaining the Immaculate Sword Heart; if someone from the Devouring Spirit Sect comes near me, I’ll detect them," Liang Yi comforted her with a smile.

After reaching the fifth level, the Immaculate Sword Technique had indeed undergone a remarkable transformation. Now, Liang Yi was able to maintain the state of the Immaculate Sword Heart at all times.

"Okay!" Su Youyi obediently nodded but also secretly maintained her sword heart, striving to sense the people from the Devouring Spirit Sect earlier than her senior brother.

The contemplative Liang Yi was pondering how to broach the subject with his Master, how to explain that he wanted to sell the Daoist Skill within the talisman.

"Master wouldn’t hit me to death upon knowing this, right?" Liang Yi was truly uncertain in his heart.