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The Legend of the Immortals Prequel: Wilderness Journey
Standing aside, Azure Pine, Tian Buyi, and others exchanged glances, somewhat unclear about what had just happened. However, their respect for Ten Thousand Swords in One was genuine, so they remained silent, watching as Ten Thousand Swords in One conversed with Zhuque ahead.
Zhuque stared at Ten Thousand Swords in One for a moment. Just as she was about to say something, she suddenly heard Ten Thousand Swords in One ask, "Are you alright?"
Zhuque felt a bit strange but ultimately snorted coldly and replied, "I'm fine."
Ten Thousand Swords in One smiled and said, "That was me saving you just now, right?"
Zhuque frowned and said nothing. Ten Thousand Swords in One seemed unconcerned by her reaction and continued, "I saved you; you help me out. That's not too much to ask, is it?"
Zhuque's expression changed slightly, then she sneered, "Aren't people from the righteous path always boasting about their bravery in saving lives? Why do you suddenly want to leverage a favor?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One replied seriously, "I'm not that kind of narrow-minded person. You seem to be above such things as well. What I seek isn't excessive; I just want to pass through this Sand Dance Maze. Can you lead the way?"
Zhuque paused for a moment, then calmly said: “If you're not afraid, then follow me.”
Azure Pine and Tian Buyi exchanged surprised glances. After a while, Tian Buyi whispered, "Can we really trust that demoness?"
Azure Pine also showed a look of doubt on his face but quickly spoke up, "Wan Shixiong must have his reasons for this; we should just follow along."
The others nodded as well, seemingly having complete faith in Ten Thousand Swords in One. Thus, the group followed Zhuque's figure forward.
Not long ago, the two sides had been adversaries; now they were suddenly walking together. The atmosphere was certainly strange. Not only did Azure Pine, Tian Buyi, and the other four remain silent behind them, but Zhuque also refrained from speaking easily, as if she felt something was off herself.
Among everyone, it seemed that only Ten Thousand Swords in One was completely at ease. He walked casually beside Zhuque and after a while suddenly asked with a smile, "By the way, Miss Zhuque, I heard there is a place called Mingyuan in the Demon Sect. What is that?"
Zhuque's gaze suddenly turned cold as she shot a glance at Ten Thousand Swords in One but remained silent and turned to walk ahead.
Azure Cloud Mountain, Qiu Wangyu.
Dao Xuan walked to the outside of Qiu Wangyu's main hall, standing before the heavy and solemn doors. He bowed deeply and then addressed the flickering candlelight and the dim shadows, saying, "Master, your disciple Dao Xuan has arrived."
After a moment, Chengzi's voice came from within, asking, "What is it?"
Dao Xuan replied respectfully, "Master, you have been in this hall for some time now. I wonder if your injuries have improved. There are many matters that require your guidance."
Chengzi's voice responded calmly, "I still need to rest. You can handle everything for now."
Dao Xuan slightly lowered his head, a hint of disappointment crossing his eyes, but after a moment he regained his composure and said, "Yes, I understand. However, there is one important matter I would like to consult you about."
Chengzi asked, "What is it?"
"It concerns the Seven Factions Martial Arts Tournament. Considering the dates, it should be held this year. It is supposed to be a joyous occasion for our Azure Cloud Sect, but with the recent conclusion of the Righteous and Demonic War, many disciples have suffered casualties. I am unsure whether we should postpone the Seven Factions Martial Arts Tournament or proceed with it. I seek your decision on this matter."
After a moment of silence, Chengzi's low voice came from Qiu Wangyu, saying, "Let’s continue with it. The traditions passed down by our ancestors in the Azure Cloud Sect cannot be interrupted on my watch!"
Dao Xuan nodded and said, "In that case, I will begin preparations. However, the Seven Factions Martial Arts Tournament is a grand event for our sect and involves numerous details. I will handle these trivial matters myself and won't trouble you with them. I only hope that when the tournament begins, you will make your way to Azure Peak Cloud Sea to preside over the event. This will reassure the hearts of thousands of disciples in our sect. What do you think, Master?"
This time, Qiu Wangyu remained silent for a much longer period. Dao Xuan, standing at the door with a calm expression, concealed a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Finally, after a long wait, Chengzi's voice came from the hall: "Alright, I will come at that time."
Dao Xuan was overjoyed and quickly bowed again, saying, "That would be wonderful. Thank you, Master."
Chengzi responded with an "mm" and added, "However, Jian Yi and others have not yet returned from Qingyun. You can start preparing, but we will have to wait for them before setting a date for the event."
Dao Xuan was taken aback for a moment but then nodded and said, "That is as it should be. I will follow your orders diligently."
Chengzi said, "Then you may go down; I need to rest."
Dao Xuan bowed to Qiu Wangyu in the main hall and said, "Disciple takes his leave." He then stepped back and left. As he walked down the stone steps and returned to the mountain path behind, his gaze lingered for a moment on the stone tablet engraved with Illusory Moon Cave before he turned and walked toward the front mountain. Behind him, the forest was quiet, and the grand, majestic hall silently concealed itself once more among the green foliage, without a sound.
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Barbaric Desert, Sand Dance Maze.
This strange and vast desert maze was layered and stacked, with rare Sand Walls standing everywhere, forming winding paths. Moreover, there seemed to be some mysterious restrictions above the maze that could confuse even those flying in the air, making it a perilous place. For many years, it had isolated Middle-earth from the Wilderness, making it difficult for many righteous individuals to pass through.
However, this difficulty was only for those of the Middle-earth Righteous Path. For those from the demonic sect that had occupied the Wilderness for many years, including the young lady Zhuque, one of the Four Great Saints of the demonic sect, this place was evidently quite familiar. Under her guidance, after several hours of trekking, Ten Thousand Swords in One and four others finally emerged from the Sand Dance Maze.
Unknowingly, it was nearly dusk; the sun hung low in the west, and the yellow sand stretched endlessly. The desert under the setting sun appeared particularly magnificent. Outside the Sand Dance Maze, the five members of Azure Cloud Sect stood facing Zhuque, and the atmosphere was slightly awkwardly tense; no one spoke. Eventually, Ten Thousand Swords in One calmly walked over to Zhuque with a slight smile and said, "Miss Zhuque is truly trustworthy; thank you."
Zhuque snorted and said, "We owe each other nothing now, right?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One smiled and replied, "That is natural."
Zhuque glanced at the four disciples behind Ten Thousand Swords in One and suddenly said, "I see that your fellow disciples seem to have some discontent with me; they've been staring at me. Do they have any ulterior motives?"
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