Sorry, master, my junior sister has surrendered to the enemy!

Chu Yu spent the entire day trying to reach the cursed land, but to no avail.

Unexpectedly, after sealing all the cracks, just as the villagers had said, the passage connecting to the outside world was completely shut off.

Flying out, you reach the central part of the small world, where monsters roam freely.

They carved through the foot of the mountain, finding only rock and occasionally some rare crystals. However, even after Chu Yu had almost carved a tunnel through the bottom of the immortal mountain, there was still no trace of the evil land.

Left with no other option, she had to seek out the village chief.

"You fairies are very kind, but please forgive my bluntness. If you want to go to the evil land, you must explain the reason and ask Lady Chunling for permission in person." After inquiring, this was the only reply they received. However, the village chief had no intention of introducing Chu Yu and the other two to Lady Chunling. He was determined not to let anyone find a way to go to the evil land. He had finally managed to restore peace to the immortal mountain, and he could not let anyone ruin things.

Perhaps, the presence of the Seventh Prince would be more useful at this moment; a little bit of his charm could have yielded useful information.

Chu Yu was about to force his way into the small courtyard with the Chinese toon tree when Yue Ling stopped him.

She stepped forward and spoke frankly, saying that the problem of the treacherous land had not been resolved yet; if the weeds were not eradicated at the root, they would grow back in the spring breeze.

Using their own spear to strike your shield, she first reasoned with them, then used Chunling Niangzi's power to intimidate them, and soon persuaded the village chief.

With the village chief's permission, Chu Yu stepped into the courtyard for the second time, and this time, as always, there was no obstruction or force preventing him from entering.

Yue Ling followed behind her and whispered, "I kept forgetting that everything here is an illusion."

“Yes, even this tree is an illusion, yet we insist on following the rules of these illusions.” Chu Yu couldn’t help but sigh.

Yue Ling's lips curled up slightly: "Aren't we funny?"

"No matter how funny it is, we still have to deal with these hallucinations." Chu Yu smiled helplessly, walked to the offering table, and respectfully bowed...

Seeing this, Chunshan Yaolao couldn't help but complain:

"Some are dying of drought, some are dying of floods; those who want to come to the immortal mountains can't get in, and those who want to go to the cursed lands can't go."

In the main hall where the three had been sitting, a third person had appeared at some point. Hearing the old medicine master's complaint, that person took a sip of tea and smiled:

"Elder Yao, could you tell me what kind of drama is unfolding in this Lotus Secret Realm?"

The man asked casually, his flowing black hair blending with his night-blue robe. He had long, narrow eyes with slightly upturned corners and deep pupils. The corners of his mouth always seemed to have a faint curve, as if he was very interested in the Lotus Secret Realm, but it was unclear what aspect of it had piqued his interest.

"It's just a little illusion trick, a stage for those kids to put on a show, to see how they perform, and to satisfy Ji Xiu's little quirks," Yao Lao explained.

"This illusion is quite interesting."

"It is an honor for this old monk to receive praise from the elders of the Tianchen Immortal Sect for such a small illusion trick." Master Diming was much more polite. Compared with Yao Lao, this politeness made him seem more distant, but he was thorough in his dealings and there was nothing to criticize.

"You're too modest, Master," Chengjun replied politely.

At this time, Shen Yuezi requested an audience. The old doctor was surprised that he had come once yesterday and was coming again today. Instead of seeking help from the emperor, he was running to the imperial ancestor's place every day. The old doctor wondered what trouble this child had encountered.

When asked, Shen Yuezi did not give a clear answer, but only expressed his wish to see the Emperor.

"That's strange, what's wrong with this child? Let him in."

The old apothecary let him in, wanting to see what this kid was up to, but little did he know that Yuefeng would come in and immediately start complaining about his father, the emperor:

“Grandfather, Father wants me to enter the Lotus Secret Realm to participate in the Medicine-Seeking Conference.”

"What? Nonsense." The emperor and princes were all juniors to Yao Lao, so Yao Lao spoke very bluntly: "Where is the fairness in this reckless behavior?"

Thinking that there were outsiders present, Yao Lao turned his head and saw Immortal Cheng Jun's ambiguous smile. He thought to himself that Yue Feng was reckless and had revealed the emperor's selfishness in front of outsiders. Where would that leave the royal family's face?

"So the champion of the new generation in the sect tournament is none other than the Crown Prince of Wuyang Kingdom. My apologies." Cheng Jun spoke up at the opportune moment.

During the sect conference, Cheng Jun was present in person, so he naturally knew who Shen Yuezi was.

Seeing that Immortal Chengjun naturally changed the subject and did not pay attention to the matter of establishing an heir, Elder Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

"You flatter me, Immortal. I am but a junior and do not deserve such high praise," Shen Yuezi replied humbly.

"Feng'er." The old apothecary stopped him, thinking to himself that Yue Feng was bewitched today. Why was he acting like a thorn in someone's side, responding so harshly even to a polite compliment?

Cheng Jun suddenly laughed, as if he felt that the young man in front of him was at the age of vigor and expressed his understanding: "It seems that Shenfeng Blade Hall has a discerning eye and can obtain a peerless genius like the Crown Prince of your country. My Tianchen Immortal Sect is a bit unlucky and has missed out on a talent."

"Unlike the Divine Wind Blade Hall, my Heavenly Chen Immortal Sect does not have disciples as a bridge. If we want to establish friendly relations with your country, we can only come with the utmost sincerity. We hope you will not find it offensive."

Just as the old master was about to apologize for the junior's rudeness, Chengjun preemptively stated his purpose, and the old master naturally accepted the offer:

"All who come from afar are guests, and those who come with sincerity are friends. Our Wuyang Kingdom never mistreats its friends, nor does it favor any side."

Having received a response from the old doctor, Chengjun smiled and nodded.

Shen Yuezi listened to the elders talk for a long time, thinking to himself that the Second Elder of Tianchen Immortal Sect seemed to be only there to make friends with the royal family on behalf of the sect, and had no other intentions.

Looking at Cheng Jun's eyes and noticing that he wasn't looking at Chu Yu, Shen Yuezi felt slightly relieved.

That's right. Why should a dignified immortal bother with a junior over some minor squabbles at a sect meeting? This Second Elder might not even recognize any of the Xuanxia Mountain disciples.

Despite saying that, Shen Yuezi still had no intention of taking his leave; he wanted to personally watch over this guest from the Tianchen Immortal Sect.

Turning around, he saw Yue Feng still standing there, seemingly observing the guest, and Yao Lao became somewhat annoyed. He transmitted his voice, "Boy, whose complaint are you going to file?"

"That's all, Your Majesty." Shen Yuezi answered confidently, without even moving an inch.

Yao Lao:......

With the younger generation present, the three of them couldn't say what they wanted to say, nor could they comment on the performance of the princes and princesses in the Lotus Secret Realm.

The atmosphere was awkward.

The old apothecary waved his hand, about to shoo him away, when Fang Jixiu closed his eyes and the aura around him suddenly changed, distorting the air in the hall.

The healer Ji Xiu's forehead veins bulged, and he kept muttering some words:

Why do you go to this wretched place?

Just like someone talking in their sleep, Ji Xiu, the Immortal Physician, may have encountered something in the secret realm that excited her emotions and affected her reality.

"Why do you want to go to this wretched land? Give me a reasonable reason."

Among the few remaining images around them, the group found two figures in the center of the fairy mountain.

Chu Yu and Yue Ling were both within Chunling Niangzi's domain, so they had to give a reasonable explanation.

Fortunately, Chu Yu had taken some time the night before last to conduct research at the Immortal Mountain, and she had a valid reason for going to the Netherworld.

“The villagers asked me to help find their missing child and husband. I suspect that their child and husband have gone to a cursed place.”

Which villager?

"Lady Lin".

"No!" Chunling Niangzi's echo was somewhat jarring, and her voice was amplified.

Chu Yu was taken aback. Finding the child? Wasn't that a side quest given by the villagers of Xianshan?

What's wrong?

“You found her child on the very first day, so you’re lying.” The voice was urgent; it was the first time Chu Yu had heard such an emotional tone from this “deity” who protected the sacred mountain.

"Maybe...she has another child?" Chu Yu sensed something was wrong. The warning from the "Mysterious Spirit Bone Tempering Token" made the hairs on her body stand on end. She subconsciously took a step back, grabbed Yue Ling's hand, and assumed a defensive posture.

Yue Ling was also confused by Chunling Niangzi's appearance. Could it be that replying incorrectly could lead to elimination?

"She has a child!" Chunling suddenly shouted, but she wasn't talking to Chu Yu; it seemed she was trying to persuade someone.

"Her child...no, her child is still alive..."

"No, no..."

"Something's not right..."

The real-life healer Ji Xiu said the same thing.

"Ji Xiu?" The old doctor sensed something was wrong and stepped forward to ask, but was blocked by the barrier of the Immortal Physician Ji Xiu.

Shen Yuezi had a bad feeling. He had been on guard for a long time, but he never expected that the problem would come from Ji Xiu Huangzu.

“Originally… it wasn’t like this…” Ji Xiu, the Immortal Physician, began to slur his words. After muttering for a while, he suddenly vomited a mouthful of black blood, and the barrier around him exploded!

The powerful shockwave shattered all the doors and windows of the main hall, but Shen Yuezi was immediately protected by Yao Lao and Master Di Ming and was unharmed.

Once everything was back to normal, everyone saw that the Immortal Physician Jixiu had collapsed on the ground, and the old physician rushed over to check on him.

Some black spots began to appear on the hands of the Immortal Physician Jixiu, but she was still breathing. However, her consciousness was not present, and she was like a walking corpse. The old doctor quickly helped her breathe.

Cheng Jun's expression turned serious for the first time. He stepped forward to examine Ji Xiu the Immortal Physician's condition and said, "Immersed in the illusion, there is a risk of being devoured by the illusion and suffering a qi deviation, but..."

“She doesn’t seem to be possessed by demons; I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

As an elder of the outer sect, Cheng Jun did not interfere in the affairs of the royal family. He simply stated his judgment and then turned his gaze to the scene of the Lotus Secret Realm.

There was nothing there, just emptiness.

Cheng Jun's eyes were slightly cold.

Master Diming immediately went to investigate the Lotus Secret Realm, only to find that it was completely closed and the entire realm was under the complete control of the Immortal Physician Jixiu's domain.

He rushed to the center of the palace, but the situation on the other side was also bad.

Master Jingming sensed an extremely dangerous power erupting from the center of the immortal mountain. Although he didn't understand what was happening, he still sent the princes and princesses out of the Lotus Secret Realm as quickly as possible.

Forcibly rescuing the person caused a clash with the will of that domain, which backfired on Master Jingming. His once cheerful smiling eyes were now only left with two bloody streaks.

"Senior brother," Jingming said hastily upon hearing Master Diming's voice, ignoring the pain in his eyes, "I rescued most of them, but Princess Jiu and the others are too close to the Immortal Mountain, I am powerless to help them..."

"Who else is inside?" the emperor asked hastily as he stepped forward.

"The Third Prince, the Fourth Princess, the Seventh Prince, the Ninth Princess... The Ninth Princess is because she lives too close to the Immortal Mountain, the rest are in the cursed land, over there..."

"What's going on over there?" the emperor asked anxiously.

“Over there… I don’t know what happened, I can’t see anything…” Master Jingming was still trying to peek into the Lotus Secret Realm, his eyes gushing blood.

"Alright, you rest first, I'll take care of it." Master Diming patted Master Jingming on the shoulder and walked to the Lotus Secret Realm.

The space artifact shaped like a lotus flower was completely closed, and the power inside was strong enough to rival that of Master Diming, which surprised Master Diming slightly.

Ji Xiu achieved immortality through medicine, but he didn't have such high attainments in profound energy.

Master Diming steeled his heart. He heard a huge Buddhist bell ringing from Zhaolan Temple. The sound of Zen echoed throughout Yingdu. Scriptures emerged from the bottom of the pagoda and flew towards the palace. The scriptures wrapped around the lotus petals little by little, attempting to forcibly remove the petals.

Just as the petals began to loosen slightly, Yao Lao's voice came from his mind: "Di Ming, don't disturb the Lotus Secret Realm yet."