Immortals Step into Heaven

Halfway through her words, she seemed to have discovered something new. Her eyes suddenly widened and she cried out in surprise, "Hey! Junior Brother Zheng, you've already reached the thirteenth level of Qi Refining!"

Zheng Yuan rubbed his head sheepishly, a simple smile on his face as he slowly said, "Senior Sister, this time I stumbled upon this by accident. I stumbled upon a magical fruit in a secret realm and swallowed it without a second thought. Unexpectedly, I lost consciousness shortly after taking it. When I woke up again, I discovered that my cultivation had inexplicably reached the thirteenth level of Qi Refining."

I happened to be passing by and saw you guys fighting with someone in a critical situation, so I rushed over to help. Speaking of which, if it weren't for your powerful talisman that successfully blocked Shui Changyun's attack, we would have perished on the spot. Your talisman was the real life-saving key.

Liu Pingping couldn't help but gasp when she heard what Zheng Yuan said, her beautiful eyes filled with wonder. "This opportunity, Junior Brother, is truly blessed." "That spiritual fruit must be extraordinary, to have allowed you to reach such a high level of cultivation. This kind of good fortune is truly enviable."

Zheng Yuan nodded slightly, his expression tinged with humility and sincerity. "I also feel fortunate, but this sudden increase in cultivation still needs to be consolidated." This time, during my encounter with Shui Changyun and his group, I managed to hold my own thanks to my realm, but I still lacked much in the way of actual combat experience. During the battle, I realized how difficult it is to possess only realm without actual combat experience against such wily and experienced opponents.

Senior Brother Xu, standing nearby, chimed in, his voice steady and calm. "Don't worry, Junior Brother! Your advancement is already a blessing, and you can slowly accumulate experience in the future. Shui Changyun has returned home in defeat today, and he will certainly not let this go. Upon our return to the sect, we must report this matter as soon as possible so that the sect can take precautions."

Shui Changyun has always been narrow-minded and vindictive. His sect is the largest sect in Tianshui Country. Now that he has suffered a loss at our hands, he will definitely make plans in secret to get back at us.

Everyone echoed, and Liu Pingping's smile faded, her expression becoming serious. "Senior Brother Xu is absolutely right." Shui Changyun's sect might have some issues with our Danqing Sect after this incident, and this conflict could be the spark. On our way back, we must be careful of any ambushes. The bushes and trees along the road in the mountains and forests could all hide dangers. They might set traps along the way or summon experts to ambush us.

Zheng Yuan's eyes were firm, revealing a fearless courage. "Don't worry, Senior Sister! My cultivation has advanced, so I can share more of the burden. If there's an ambush, even though I lack combat experience, I won't retreat a single step. I will fight alongside you, my brothers and sisters, to repel the enemy."

Tang Shishan also spoke at this time, his tone carrying some confidence and composure, "Junior Brother Zheng is courageous, but there is no need to worry too much. We can take care of each other and we don't have to be afraid of their ambush."

Zhang Xueyue whispered softly, her voice gentle but clear. "It's better to be cautious. It's always better to be careful." "I'll keep an eye on the rear for any surprise attacks. I also think we can split into two groups, one to scout ahead and one to cover the rear. This way, we can better respond to emergencies. The front team can carefully scan the road ahead for any signs of disturbance, such as signs of fresh ground disturbance or unusual spiritual energy fluctuations in the air. The rear team will monitor any stalkers to ensure we aren't attacked from behind."

Liu Pingping thought for a moment and said, "Junior Sister Zhang's suggestion is a good one. This arrangement is more secure. Senior Brother Xu, you're very experienced. You can lead one group in the front, and Junior Brothers Zheng, Tang, and I will form a rearguard group. What do you think?" This grouping will not only leverage Senior Brother Xu's expertise in scouting, but also give us enough resources in the rear to deal with any attacks from behind.

Senior Brother Xu nodded in agreement. "Very good, then let's proceed accordingly. Let's hurry and hit the road. The sooner we reach the exit of the secret realm, the more at ease we'll feel. Every moment we stay outside increases the danger. We need to inform the elders of the sect of the situation here as soon as possible so they can decide on the subsequent response plan."

So, the group said nothing more, packed up their belongings, and sped off towards the Danqing Sect. Along the way, they were constantly alert to the sounds around them. The rustling of leaves in the wind and the gurgling of a distant stream would instantly make their nerves tense. Fortunately, they didn't encounter any sneak attacks.

When Zheng Yuan and others arrived at the exit of the secret realm, many people had already arrived. They were all cultivators in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stage from various sects, and they were divided into different camps.

Zheng Yuan also saw Uncle Master Xiao and Uncle Master Liu from the Danqing Sect camp.

When Zheng Yuan and others arrived at the Danqing Sect camp, a huge hole suddenly appeared in the sky of the secret realm, as if it was going to swallow everything.

As everyone witnessed this stunning scene, a surge of ecstasy surged in their hearts, for they all clearly realized that the passageway, which had been tightly closed, blocking everyone's free escape, had finally been opened. For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became tense yet filled with anticipation. Everyone stared intently at the passageway, watching it slowly, inch by inch, completely opened up under the influence of some mysterious force.

The originally narrow entrance gradually widened, a ray of dawn beckoning from the darkness. At this moment, the disciples of the Demon Fire Sect, who were closest to the passage, reacted the fastest. Like hungry cheetahs suddenly spotting their prey, they rushed out without hesitation. Their swift movements and fleet footsteps rustled in the wind. In an instant, they disappeared into the depths of the passage, leaving only a series of fading footsteps echoing in the air. This drew a mixture of anxiety and envy from the other sects, who all prepared to follow.

Outside the secret realm, the elders of each sect gazed at the exit with solemn and expectant expressions. They knew full well that the extent of their sect's gains in resources and reputation depended entirely on how many rare elixirs and priceless treasures their disciples could discover within the secret realm.

These elders, either with their hands behind their backs, with deep and distant gazes, secretly pondering the numerous tests their disciples had gone through in the secret realm; or gathered in groups of two or three, whispering about the gains of other sects when the secret realm was opened in the past, using it as a reference to nervously estimate the results of their own disciples.

The breeze blew gently, but it could not blow away the anxiety and expectation in their hearts. They only hoped to be the first to see their disciples return triumphantly with a lot of harvests and heroic appearance.