Junior sister took first place again

As night fell, in the camp of Tianque Realm, Ji Tang was alone in the tent, holding a small feather pen in her hand. Her eyes moved quickly on the paper, and the tip of the pen drew lines of almost unrecognizable symbols on the paper.

This is her unique way of communicating with the disciples planted by the Ji family in the secret realm, an ancient code that only they can decipher.

In the letter, Ji Tang wrote about the blood sacrifice she had witnessed and asked them to investigate the disciples who were promoted faster in the secret realm to see who had secretly defected to the demon clan.

After writing the letter, the piece of paper turned into a feather, and then she opened a small wooden box. Inside was a magic tool that was made in the shape of a white dove, but it looked no different from a real dove.

The feathers flew up and mixed with the pigeon's body. Then, the carrier pigeon flapped its wings and flew out of the tent, disappearing into the night.

This carrier pigeon will be released directly to a hidden location in the Cangwu Secret Realm, where people from the Ji family will pick it up.

Carrier pigeons have been specially trained to avoid patrols from the Tianque Realm and safely deliver information to the right people.

The night breeze blew gently, and lights flickered in the camp of Tianque Realm. Inside Ji Tang's tent, her eyes were fixed on the "carrier pigeon" that disappeared into the night.

A few days later, while patrolling the camp, Ji Tang noticed an inconspicuous little movement.

A seemingly ordinary guard casually glanced at her during his shift change. Ji Tang's heart moved, and she continued her patrol calmly until she found an empty corner, and then the guard approached quietly.

"Ji Xianjun, there is news from the secret realm." The soldier whispered and handed her a small bamboo tube.

Ji Tang took the bamboo tube, and the guards retreated, disappearing into the crowd. She returned to her tent, closed the door, and then carefully opened the bamboo tube, pouring out a thin piece of paper. On it was written the results of the investigation of the disciples in the secret realm:

[Three disciples within the secret realm are advancing at unusually fast rates and are under surveillance. One of them is acting suspiciously, often leaving and coming late at night, and is suspected to be connected to the demonic race. We will investigate further and report immediately if we find any evidence.]

Ji Tang frowned slightly, destroyed the paper to make sure no trace was left, and then continued with her daily work, but she was thinking about her next move in her mind.

In the next few days, there were constant small-scale conflicts between the Tianque Realm and the Demon Clan. Although Ji Tang's injuries had not yet healed, her strength should not be underestimated, and she handled the situation calmly.

At the same time, in the Cangwu Secret Realm, He Ling, who had completed another blood sacrifice, had just broken through again and was now in the late Jindan stage.

Deep in the Cangwu secret realm, there are towering ancient trees and abundant spiritual energy, making it an excellent place for training.

He Ling's name quietly spread in the secret realm, and her breakthrough became a hot topic among many disciples.

In the Jindan area, the disciples either practiced alone or formed groups of three or five into teams, each of them busy looking for opportunities to improve their strength.

In a quiet valley, He Ling was exploring an ancient relic with several disciples.

They carefully moved among the collapsed stone pillars and broken stone slabs, searching for possible hidden treasures or secret techniques.

He Ling's breakthrough significantly improved her status in the team, and the team members' attitude towards her also changed.

"Senior Sister He Ling, are you really in the late Jindan stage?" A young disciple asked as they walked, his eyes full of admiration.

He Ling nodded slightly without saying anything more. Her eyes were always alert to her surroundings, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

"This speed is too fast, how did you do it?" another disciple couldn't help but ask with a hint of envy in his tone.

He Ling smiled faintly, "It's just good luck, I encountered some opportunities."

At this time, a sarcastic voice came from not far away, "Lucky? I think someone is secretly helping you."

He Ling turned around and saw a burly disciple looking at her coldly with obvious hostility in his eyes.

"What do you mean?" He Ling raised her brows slightly. Her voice was calm, but her eyes revealed a sharpness that should not be underestimated.

The burly disciple sneered, "What do you mean? He Ling, don't think I don't know. You were just a useless Foundation Establishment Stage player before, and now you've suddenly become so strong. There must be something fishy going on."

"enough!"

A middle-aged monk, obviously the team leader, spoke in a deep and powerful voice, "He Ling's strength is due to her own hard work. Your groundless speculation here will only destroy the unity of the team."

Although the burly disciple was indignant, he could only shut up in dismay under the authority of the team leader.

He Ling didn't say anything else. Verbal excuses were powerless. She no longer needed to prove her strength to anyone.

She continued to lead the team deeper into the ruins, searching for possible treasures.

The ruins are filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, and the surrounding stone walls are engraved with strange runes, which seem to be telling a forgotten history.

"Everyone be careful, the mechanism here may still be working." He Ling reminded her teammates, her eyes scanning the dim passage, looking for possible traps or mechanisms.

"Senior Sister He Ling, are you sure there is a treasure here?" a young disciple asked in a low voice, with a hint of nervousness in his voice.

He Ling nodded. "According to the clues I got, there should be an ancient magic weapon hidden here, but we still need to search carefully for its exact location."

Just as they were moving forward cautiously, suddenly, a black shadow emerged from the darkness and rushed towards a disciple in the team.

He Ling reacted quickly, drew his sword and swung it with lightning speed, cutting the black shadow into two pieces.

It turned out to be a lurking monster, which was discovered and dealt with in time by He Ling.

"Don't let your guard down, there may be more monsters here." He Ling's voice was solemn.

The disciples in the team nodded one after another, they admired He Ling's strength and reaction speed.

Even the burly disciple who had previously had a prejudice against her had to admit that He Ling's strength was indeed extraordinary.

"Senior Sister He Ling, you are really strong. We all admire you very much." A female disciple said, her eyes full of respect.

He Ling smiled slightly, "We are a team. Only by uniting together can we survive here."

At this moment, a violent vibration suddenly came from the depths of the ruins, as if some powerful existence was awakening.

He Ling and the team's expressions changed at the same time. They realized that a greater danger might be approaching.

"Hurry, we have to find that magic weapon quickly and leave here." He Ling said decisively, leading the team to speed up.

At the same time, because He Ling was promoted so quickly, Bi Heng, who had previously led his people to part ways with her, was also exploring another part of the ruins.

They had just experienced a fierce battle with the demons. Although they won, they also lost several teammates and were sent out of the secret realm by the guards for treatment.

"Senior Brother Bi Heng, what should we do next?" asked a disciple with a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

Bi Heng wiped the blood off his sword and said, "We need to find a safe place to rest and then continue to look for opportunities in the secret realm."

Just as they were about to leave, one of the disciples suddenly pointed to the sky and shouted, "Look, what is that?"

Everyone looked up and saw a strange beam of light appear in the sky, leading straight to the depths of the secret realm.

The beam of light seems to contain powerful energy, which makes people yearn for it.

"That is... the central area of the secret realm. It is said that the greatest secret of the secret realm is hidden there." A hint of excitement flashed in Bi Heng's eyes.

"Should we go and take a look?" suggested a disciple.

Bi Heng pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, let's go explore it, but we must be careful, as it may be full of unknown dangers."

Bi Heng led his men towards the direction of the light column, while on the other side, He Ling and her team also embarked on a journey to the center of the secret realm under the guidance of the light column.

With the appearance of the light column, the disciples in the Cangwu Secret Realm were attracted by this strange phenomenon.

He Ling and her team members were no exception. They quickened their pace and moved towards the direction of the light column, their hearts filled with curiosity about the unknown and desire for power.

"Senior Sister He Ling, what exactly is that beam of light? Why did it suddenly appear?" A young disciple asked as he walked, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

He Ling shook her head, her eyes firm and calm. "I don't know, but what is certain is that there must be a great secret hidden in that column of light. We must be careful, because other disciples will be attracted there, and there may be fierce competition."

They passed through dense forests, climbed over mountains, and finally arrived at the location of the light column.

This is a huge square. In the center of the square is an ancient altar. A beam of light shoots out from the altar and goes straight into the sky.

Many disciples had gathered in the square. They came from different sects and families. Some were in groups of three or five, while others were acting alone. They were all observing the altar, trying to find out the secret of the light column.

After He Ling's team arrived, they immediately attracted some people's attention.

Some disciples whispered, discussing He Ling's breakthrough and the secrets she might have.

"Look, that's He Ling. She's here too." A disciple whispered.

"Her progress is so amazing. Could it be that she has found the secret of the secret realm?" another disciple speculated.

He Ling ignored the discussions around her. She stared at the altar, trying to find some clues from it.

She noticed that the runes on the altar seemed to glow slightly under the influence of the light column, as if responding to some power.

"Everyone, spread out and carefully check every part of the altar to see if there are any mechanisms or clues." He Ling ordered.

Her team members immediately took action. They were all experienced monks and soon began to search every corner of the altar carefully.

At the same time, Bi Heng and his team also arrived at the square.

Their arrival immediately aroused the vigilance of some disciples. Bi Heng's strength and reputation were well known in the secret realm. He was the son of the leader of Tianyuan Sect.

Bi Heng's eyes swept across the square and finally fell on He Ling. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, obviously he didn't expect He Ling to be here.

"He Ling, I didn't expect you to make such rapid progress." Bi Heng walked up to He Ling and said in a cold tone.

He Ling nodded slightly, not caring about Bi Heng's attitude, and smiled and said: "Brother Bi Heng, the appearance of this light column is strange, we all need to be careful."

Bi Heng smiled with an ambiguous smile, and his gaze turned to the altar. "Indeed, the power of this altar is extremely strong, and it is not something that ordinary disciples can control. Junior Sister He Ling, we need to work together, perhaps we can uncover its secrets."

He Ling pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Okay, we can cooperate, but we must remain vigilant, the situation here may become complicated."

At this moment, the altar suddenly emitted a low rumble, and the light column became even more dazzling. All the disciples felt a powerful surge of power, their heartbeats accelerating, realizing that something big was about to happen.

He Ling and Bi Heng exchanged a glance. This could be the greatest opportunity in the Jindan area, but it could also be the greatest crisis. They must be prepared to meet the coming challenge.

As the roar of the altar grew louder, the disciples in the square began to get nervous.

They all retreated, keeping a certain distance from the altar to prevent any sudden changes.

He Ling and Bi Heng's team members quickly gathered around them, their eyes showing both anticipation and vigilance.

They knew that this might be a rare opportunity in the secret realm, but it was also full of unknown dangers.

"Everyone, get ready. If anything happens, immediately form a defensive formation." Bi Heng commanded loudly, his voice echoing in the square.

He Ling also nodded to her team members, signaling them to remain vigilant and be ready to respond to emergencies at any time.

Her hand gently stroked the hilt of her sword, ready to draw it at any time to deal with any possible threat.

Suddenly, the runes on the altar began to spin rapidly, and the energy fluctuations in the light column became stronger and stronger.

The disciples felt a powerful suction coming from the center of the altar, as if it was going to suck their souls in.

"Be careful, this power may affect us!"

He Ling reminded loudly, and the spiritual power in her body quickly circulated, forming a protective shield to resist the suction force.

Bi Heng also immediately formed seals and released a series of light shields to resist. The other disciples also used their own defensive methods. The entire square was flashing with spiritual light, and the lights of various spells and magic weapons were intertwined.

At this moment, a light gate suddenly appeared in the center of the altar, emitting an alluring light, as if it contained endless treasures.

The disciples' eyes were all attracted by the light gate, their breathing became rapid, and greed flashed in their eyes.

"That's... the legendary secret treasure!" a disciple shouted excitedly.

"Let's go in quickly, it will be too late if we are late!" another disciple said anxiously.

The disciples rushed towards the light gate one after another. They wanted to be the first to enter the light gate and seize the treasure in the secret realm.

However, He Ling and Bi Heng remained calm and did not take immediate action.

"He Ling, what should we do? Shouldn't we go in?" asked one of He Ling's team members.

He Ling shook her head. "No, this light gate appeared too suddenly. The situation inside is unknown. We can't act rashly."

Bi Heng also nodded, "He Ling is right, this might be a trap. Let's observe and see what happens to others."

As soon as they finished speaking, some disciples who rushed into the light gate suddenly screamed.

There seemed to be a powerful restriction in the light gate. Some disciples with lower cultivation were injured by the restriction as soon as they entered, and some were even torn apart by the power of the restriction.

The disciples in the square were shocked by this scene. They stopped in their tracks and looked terrified.

"It seems that our decision is correct." He Ling said softly, with a hint of relief in her eyes.

Bi Heng's brows furrowed. "The danger in this light gate is beyond our expectations. We must re-plan."

At this moment, some disciples with higher cultivation levels began to try to break the restrictions in the light gate.

They used their respective spells and magic weapons to try to find a safe way to enter the light gate.

He Ling and Bi Heng also joined the ranks of those trying to break the restriction. They were both outstanding people in the Jindan realm, and they all worked together to cast spells, trying to find the weakness of the light gate.