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In the northwest direction, around a hundred martial artists dressed in light blue uniforms stood in neat rows along one side of the wall of the Underground Palace, their expressions solemn and their gazes unwavering, resembling a rigorously trained army.
Not far in front of them, a wall adorned with carvings split open in the middle, forming an entrance to the Underground Palace.
If Ye Feng and the others were present, they would immediately recognize that this group of uniformly dressed martial artists were disciples of Blue Stream Villa.
"They have set off for quite some time now; I believe they have drawn the attention of most Rogue Bandits," Elder Wang Qun, who had previously hosted Ye Feng and his companions, said with a grim expression. "We have guarded the secret of this Ancient Underground Ruins for five years. If it weren't for the rampant Rogue Bandits, we wouldn't have risked inviting disciples from other Sects."
Wang Qun was quite anxious. The hundred disciples behind him were the elite of Blue Stream Villa, all possessing formidable strength at the early stage of the Gangwu Realm. Beside him stood over ten elders of similar age, all pillars of Blue Stream Villa, their cultivation having reached the peak of the Late Stage of the Gale Martial Realm, just a step away from becoming Martial Saints in the Xuanwu Realm.
However, it was precisely this step that had stumped countless talented martial artists.
The gap between the Gangwu Realm and the Xuanwu Realm was like a chasm separating all martial artists. Those who could cross it were few and far between. The so-called Martial Saints transcended ordinary limits; countless individuals spent their lives only reaching the peak of the Gangwu Realm, unable to touch the edges of the rules and principles, forever remaining ordinary martial artists.
Master Azure Cloud Wind was the only Xuanwu Realm Martial Saint in all of Blue Stream Villa. It was because he crossed this chasm that Blue Stream Villa could rise above lesser Sects and become a force to be reckoned with as a Human-Level Sect.
Azure Cloud Wind stared intently at the carvings that had split open in front of him, ignoring Wang Qun's words behind him.
"Five years! You took five years to find the entrance to this Underground Palace!" Azure Cloud Wind suddenly turned his head, his face darkened with anger.
Wang Qun and the other elders were taken aback; they knew that this seemingly mild-mannered Lan Manor Master was genuinely furious at this moment.
"I am old and incompetent," Wang Qun said with a trembling voice as he lowered his head. "We underestimated the defenses of these walls. In previous years, we attempted to force our way through them, wasting a lot of time."
"Wasting time? If it were in the past, we would have plenty of time; no one would pay attention to a small Sect in a remote area!" Azure Cloud Wind said sternly. "But now things are different."
Anger gathered small whirlwinds around Azure Cloud Wind, causing his robe to billow and the ground to stir up dust and stones.
Wang Qun felt increasingly alarmed because there was not a trace of True Essence fluctuation from Lan Yuanfeng. Merely relying on emotional changes, the unique realm of the Martial Saint quietly manifested.
He understood very well that in the presence of the realm unleashed by the Martial Saint, even a peak expert at the Late Stage of the Gale Martial Realm would have no power to resist.
In other words, if Azure Cloud Wind wanted to kill him now, he only needed to move his thoughts.
"The Rogue Bandits have gathered here because they must already know the secret of the Ancient Underground Ruins. As the Chief Elder, shouldn't you explain this matter?"
Once exposed, the large Ancient Underground Ruins would lead to unimaginable consequences. Blue Stream Villa was merely a Human-Level Sect; it was impossible for them to monopolize the entire underground labyrinth. This is why Azure Cloud Wind placed great importance on confidentiality. Until today, only a few Core Elders within the villa knew about the secret of the Ancient Underground Ruins.
The Rogue Bandits had been causing chaos in Yue Ma Plain for many years, but in recent years, more and more Rogue Bandits had gathered here. Although Azure Cloud Wind had long suspected something, he had yet to question Wang Qun.
"This matter... I truly do not know," Wang Qun said as he knelt down. "Please, Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa, understand that since discovering this Ancient Underground Ruins, I and several other elders have never left the Treasure Pavilion. I have heard that there have been multiple collapses on Yue Ma Plain, and there are certainly more Underground Passages than just the one we discovered."
Seeing Wang Qun kneel down, several other elders immediately panicked and also knelt down to plead for mercy.
"Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa, please understand that we have never interacted with outsiders; how could we reveal the secrets of the Underground Palace?"
Azure Cloud Wind remained silent. Since discovering the Ancient Underground Ruins, he had eliminated almost everyone unrelated to this matter who could be killed. The remaining Core Elders had grown up training in Blue Stream Villa since childhood and were direct descendants of the Lan family; there was absolutely no possibility of them revealing any secrets.
Moreover, all Core Elders who knew about this matter had been under house arrest in the Treasure Pavilion filled with Restrictions long before a large number of Rogue Bandits appeared. They could not leave even a step from the Treasure Pavilion nor contact anyone else.
The secret cannot possibly leak out from Blue Stream Villa, just as Wang Qun said, the underground passage leading to the Ancient Underground Ruins is definitely not limited to the one they know.
"The Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa must have been one of the Rogue Bandits that wandered into Yue Ma Plain, who accidentally discovered another underground passage and then notified other Rogue Bandits to come to Yue Ma Plain. If that's the case, I'm afraid the secrets of this underground maze will soon spread throughout the Sky Abyss Empire."
"Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa, we shouldn't delay any longer. We should quickly enter the Underground Palace; otherwise, once those Earth-Level Sects or Heavenly Level Sects learn about the treasures inside this Underground Palace, there will be no share left for us!"
The elders were anxious, but Azure Cloud Wind did not rush to set off. He frowned and glanced at the dark passage behind the sculpted door, his expression unusually calm.
Since discovering this Ancient Underground Ruins, Blue Stream Villa has spent five years searching for the entrance to the Underground Palace. During these five years, Azure Cloud Wind has not been idle either; he has traveled far and wide in search of stories and legends related to this Ancient Underground Ruins.
Among the many ancient legends passed down in the Sky Abyss Empire, there is no record of the existence of that Underground Palace. It can be said that Azure Cloud Wind knows nothing about the origins of this Ancient Underground Ruins.
The existence of Ancient Ruins often corresponds to some kind of legend that has been passed down through generations. If there are no legends or stories associated with it, then this relic is likely very ancient. It is difficult to say whether it conceals wealth rivaling nations or terrifying threats beyond contemporary understanding.
Historically, there have been instances where excavating ruins sealed with certain monsters led to those monsters being unleashed and wreaking havoc across the continent. The scale of this Underground Palace far exceeds Azure Cloud Wind's imagination. Being cautious by nature, he finds it hard to make a decision without fully understanding what lies within.
Just as Azure Cloud Wind was hesitating, Wang Qun stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Lan Manor Master, we are now in a situation where we cannot retreat. If we give up this opportunity, Blue Stream Villa may forever remain a minor Sect within the Sky Abyss Empire. It would be better to take a gamble."
Azure Cloud Wind was taken aback by these words. He deeply looked at Wang Qun and the many elite disciples behind him before letting out a long sigh.
In recent years, Blue Stream Villa has seen a decline in talent, and due to its remote location, there are almost no substantial cultivation resources available for accumulation. If this continues, it will inevitably decline.
Several Core Elders within the villa are aging and will soon reach the end of their lifespans, while among the new disciples, there are no exceptionally gifted individuals. Blue Stream Villa is already showing signs of stagnation.
"You are right, this is a great opportunity for our Lanxi Villa!" Azure Cloud Wind hesitated for a long time before finally making a decision. "I will scout ahead; you all stay close to me and do not get separated in the Underground Palace."
Wang Qun did not expect the Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa to take the initiative to bear the risks upfront. He quickly shook his head and said, "Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa, this is absolutely not acceptable. If anything happens to you, what will we do?"
The other elders also stepped forward to plead, hoping that Azure Cloud Wind would not act impulsively.
For the first time, the usually stern Azure Cloud Wind showed a hint of a smile. He waved his hand and said boldly, "Success or failure hinges on this one move. After all, with my current level, I can sense dangers in advance. If I let you scout ahead, the losses would be even greater. I have been stuck at the early stage of the Xuanwu Realm for nearly a hundred years without breaking through this bottleneck. It is likely that I will never advance to the mid-stage of the Xuanwu Realm in my lifetime. This may be related to my cautious nature, but now is the time to take a gamble."
Having said that, before anyone could dissuade him, Azure Cloud Wind swept his sleeve and stepped into the carved gate.
The elders exchanged glances; they knew that it was useless to persuade him now. They quickly issued orders for the elite disciples behind them to follow closely.
Over a hundred people from Blue Stream Villa entered the Underground Palace under the leadership of Master of the Flowing Cloud Villa Azure Cloud Wind, their emotions complex.
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On the other side of the Underground Palace.
Ye Feng's question did not make everyone hesitate for long because no one was willing to give up this adventure.
The architectural complex of the Underground Palace was not far away, stretching like mountains and exuding an imposing atmosphere.
Danger and opportunity coexist; they are all wise individuals. Now, giving up this rare chance will only leave a shadow in their hearts, making it difficult for them to step into the Xuanwu Realm for the rest of their lives.
At this moment, Ye Feng and his four companions hurried along a small path paved with blue bricks.
Not far ahead, within their line of sight, stood a magnificent and towering palace. Their target was this palace, which was closest to the entrance.
The journey had not been easy; it could be described as a battle while advancing, charging forward all the way.
Clang!
As the Lingfeng Sword was drawn, a curved sword light flashed like a ghost.
At the moment the sword light was unleashed, a shriek echoed in the air. A Tiger Owl, as large as a bull, fell to the ground with a thud, dark red blood splattering everywhere.
Beasts hidden within the Underground Palace were not uncommon, but almost all had undergone some degree of mutation. Some were enormous and fierce, while others possessed special talents that made them difficult to defend against.
Fortunately, most of their strength was average, comparable to beasts at around the Fifth Stage outside. Ye Feng and his companions were top experts in the Origin Martial Realm; not only did they possess high-level Supreme Techniques, but their weapons were also quite formidable. As long as they targeted the weaknesses, they could easily take them down.
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