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Chapter 334: The Decision of the Qianwu Temple Master, The Escaping Sea-faring Vessel
Chapter 334: The Decision of the Qianwu Temple Master, The Escaping Sea-faring Vessel
The two elders of the Qianwu Temple stared at the empty space where the Spirit Realm Gate once stood. Their hearts trembled, and their scalps went numb.
Even Zheng Huang was stunned. He felt a chill run through his body, and his vision darkened as he nearly collapsed.
With the disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate, Zheng Huang's mission no longer existed. How could he maintain his unique status and continue to receive protection from the Superhuman Spirit Sect? The mere thought of it made Zheng Huang feel like he was on the brink of a breakdown.
"I'll go and check if those two bastards have completed the activation!" Zheng Huang said as he ran frantically into the main hall.
"Activate the Spirit Realm Gate, open it completely!" he said in a low voice.
The two guarding warriors saw the unusual expression on Zheng Huang's face and hurriedly opened the Spirit Realm Gate fully.
Only after confirming that the Spirit Realm Gate was indeed fully open did Zheng Huang rush through the main hall. However, the space where the gate had been was still empty.
His vision darkened, and his legs turned weak.
"Is the Spirit Realm Gate fully open?" one of the Qianwu Temple elders asked in a low voice.
Even his own voice was trembling slightly, betraying his inner turmoil.
"Yes, it's all open! It's completely open, there's not a single problem!" Zheng Huang knelt on the ground and replied.
"This..." The two elders of the Qianwu Temple wore looks of disbelief, their hearts trembling.
The Spirit Realm Gate had disappeared!
The gate that had existed for countless ages, connecting to the Inner Realm, had vanished?
This was a momentous event that would shake the entire Spirit Realm!
"What do we do now?" one of the elders asked.
"We can't let this news get out. Let's report back to the Temple Master and decide on our next move," the other elder replied.
"We must keep this matter between us. Be absolutely discreet," the first elder added.
"The matter of the Spirit Realm Gate is known only to you and me. Is that clear?" one of the elders said sternly.
Zheng Huang's face turned deathly pale, and he nodded, "Yes, sir, I understand."
"Good," the two elders nodded.
If it weren't for the fact that killing Zheng Huang would attract the attention of the other Superhuman Spirit Sects, they would have silenced him to keep the secret.
After returning to the main hall...
"The Spirit Realm Gate is closed. From this day forward, without an order from the Qianwu Temple, no one is allowed to open the Spirit Realm Gate!" the Qianwu Temple elder declared in a solemn tone.
"Yes, sir!" The two guarding warriors hastily closed the Spirit Realm Gate, confused by the elders' actions but daring not to ask any questions.
The less they knew about the secrets of such powerful beings, the safer they would be.
The two Qianwu Temple elders left the main hall with Zheng Huang in tow, after giving him further instructions.
A day later, Zheng Huang arrived at the main hall again under the pretext of inspection. He accused the guardians of negligence and killed them on the spot, replacing them with new guardians.
These were trivial matters. No one paid much attention to Zheng Huang taking out his frustration on a couple of guardians.
No one knew about the disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate, not even Zheng Huang, who dared not breathe a word of it to anyone, let alone report it to the other Superhuman Spirit Sects, for he knew that would mean certain death.
Meanwhile, the two Qianwu Temple elders hurried back to the Qianwu Temple.
"Have you found Xu Yan's weakness? Is he under your control?" The Qianwu Temple Master looked puzzled, as the efficiency of their actions was beyond his expectations.
"Temple Master, something terrible has happened!" The two elders wore grave expressions.
"What is it?" The Temple Master's expression turned solemn. "Has our operation been exposed to Xu Yan?"
"No, Temple Master. It's something even more significant," one of the elders replied.
"Tell me, what has happened?" the Temple Master demanded.
"The Spirit Realm Gate has vanished!"
"What did you say?" The Temple Master stood up abruptly.
"The Spirit Realm Gate has disappeared!" The other elder added, emphasizing the weight of the situation.
"Disappeared? How could the Spirit Realm Gate disappear?" The Temple Master's face showed his disbelief.
"Temple Master, it's absolutely true!" The two elders looked grave as they recounted every detail of what had transpired.
"Currently, only three people know about this, including the guarding warrior, who has likely been dealt with. Temple Master, what should we do now? Should we notify the other families?" one of the elders asked.
The Qianwu Temple Master paced back and forth, still unable to wrap his head around the disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate.
How did it disappear? Why did it disappear?
"Has anyone opened the Spirit Realm Gate since the last time it was used?" the Temple Master asked, pausing in his pacing.
"No!"
The Temple Master resumed his pacing, deep in thought. The disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate was a momentous event that would shake not only the Spirit Realm but also the other Spirit Sect families. To them, the importance of the gate was undeniable.
Now, the Qianwu Temple Master had to decide whether to keep the disappearance a secret and pretend nothing had happened or to inform the other Superhuman Spirit Sects.
However, if they informed the other families, they would be exposing their intention to venture into the Inner Realm.
This matter could have far-reaching consequences, especially considering the suspected presence of a Heavenly Venerable associated with Xu Yan.
"The disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate must be kept secret. We will act as if we know nothing. Meanwhile, keep a close eye on the other families to see if anyone else attempts to open the Spirit Realm Gate to enter the Inner Realm," the Qianwu Temple Master finally decided.
"Yes, Temple Master!" The two elders nodded.
One of them, with a heavy heart, asked, "Temple Master, does the disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate indicate some underlying problem? If we don't inform the other families and something happens..."
The Qianwu Temple Master replied sternly, "The Divine Bridge is about to open, and the pinnacle battle of the Heaven's Pride competition is imminent. It's time to enter that place; Xu Yan has the backing of a suspected Heavenly Venerable. What is their purpose in the Inner Realm and even the Spirit Realm? Are these events related to the disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate and the emergence of unforeseen changes? These are things that you and I cannot possibly know.
"If this matter is exposed and they find out that we, the Qianwu Temple, discovered and leaked the information, how will we handle their retaliation? Regardless, we will feign ignorance and remove ourselves from any involvement. We will wait until the Divine Bridge opens!"
The two elders' hearts chilled at the Temple Master's words, knowing he spoke sense.
"Yes, Temple Master, we understand!" they replied.
The Qianwu Temple Master nodded and said, "This matter ends here. Don't bring up the matter of capturing Xu Yan's weakness again. Focus all our efforts on preparing for the pinnacle battle of the Heaven's Pride competition."
The disappearance of the Spirit Realm Gate weighed heavily on the Qianwu Temple Master, but he could only pretend that nothing was amiss.
In the Grand Zhou Imperial City, Su Lingxiu and her companions, guided by Ziyun, explored the city and enjoyed its delights. Naturally, there were enthusiastic Grand Zhou Heaven's Pride individuals who tried to ingratiate themselves, but they were all turned away without exception.
Meng Chong's identity as the Knife Sovereign was soon recognized, and some Grand Zhou Heaven's Pride individuals eagerly challenged him. Meng Chong easily knocked one well-known Grand Zhou Heaven's Pride challenger away with a single punch.
Of course, this was just a friendly spar, so he hadn't used lethal force.
Meanwhile, Li Xuan strolled through the Grand Zhou Imperial Palace, unseen by the powerful individuals within. A stranger had infiltrated the palace, and no one was the wiser.
Li Xuan sat atop a faux mountain peak, admiring the dancing concubines of the Grand Zhou Emperor, unable to hide his amazement.
The Grand Zhou Emperor possessed a fierce and violent power within him, cultivated from a fire-based technique, and its might was not to be underestimated. Perhaps this was why he exuded such a fiery temperament.
Li Xuan strolled through the Grand Zhou Imperial Palace, unseen by the powerful individuals within. A stranger had infiltrated the palace, and none were the wiser.
He entered the Grand Zhou's Treasury with casual strides. Although there were Peak Powerhouses guarding it, Li Xuan paid them no mind. In an instant, the Heaven and Earth Strange Gate silently appeared, and to the guards, nothing seemed amiss. No one had approached, and no one had entered the Treasury.
Li Xuan wandered through the Treasury, ascending to the top floor, where the true treasures were kept—items that would pique his interest.
Seating himself in a chair, he summoned a tome with a wave of his hand.
Li Xuan perused the Grand Zhou's collection with ease, browsing through techniques and secret records.
Meanwhile, Su Lingxiu and her companions, guided by Ziyun, explored the vibrant Grand Zhou Imperial City, indulging in its delights. Naturally, there were enthusiastic Grand Zhou Heaven's Pride individuals who attempted to ingratiate themselves, but they were all turned away without exception.
Meng Chong's identity as the Knife Sovereign was soon recognized, and some Grand Zhou Heaven's Pride individuals eagerly challenged him. Meng Chong effortlessly knocked away a well-known challenger from Grand Zhou with a single punch.
Of course, this was just a friendly spar, so he hadn't used lethal force.
Elsewhere, Xu Yan sat in the small cabin of his flying vessel, infusing it with sufficient spirit crystals before beginning his cultivation, delving into the depths of his martial path.
The flying vessel transformed into a faint blue light, speeding towards the direction of the Azure Sea, faster than the average Refining God Heavenly Man peak cultivator.
One day, the vessel entered a sky shrouded in mist.
Xu Yan opened his eyes.
"We've reached Mist State."
Mist State, one of the Eighteen States of the Spirit Realm, earned its name from the abundant mist and clouds that veiled the land. It was also the state connected to the Azure Sea.
Xu Yan intended to enter the Azure Sea from Mist State and make his way to the Cloud Sky Azure Sea City.
He planned to find Xie Lingfeng, impart the technique to him, and then explore the Azure Sea's Black Pond and the Azure Abyss.
(End of Chapter)
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