After her senior sister was reborn, she actually became a powerful and arrogant protagonist?!

Chu Luobai turned to look at Zhao Jingren beside her.

No wonder Zhao Jingren showed such disgust towards Mu Yurou from the very first time they met.

Zhao Jingren has kept a deep secret for so many years.

Zhao Jingren felt a little guilty under the watchful eyes of the three people, and he subconsciously reached out to touch his nose.

"This...you didn't ask me either."

Chu Luobai and Qiu Lin were speechless; they had never even seen what the senior sister from Lingfeng looked like.

How could you possibly ask such a question?

"okay."

Zu Yang's words broke the awkward atmosphere.

"The events of that year were not actually that complicated. It was just that our group was too arrogant about our own strength and entered that secret realm without exploring it."

Secret realm?

Chu Luobai concentrated intently, thinking that the senior sister of Wenling Peak had perished in a certain secret realm.

However, information about that secret realm is a taboo subject for the entire Qingyun Sword Sect.

Even the elders were reluctant to discuss it.

All Chu Luobai knew was that after that, the Qingyun Sword Sect had an additional rule.

When Qingyun Sword Sect disciples venture into unexplored secret realms, they must be led by an elder.

Even when venturing into secret realms that have been explored many times, an elite disciple must lead the team.

Those who cultivate the sword path are inherently stronger than those of the same level. Why are other sects not this cautious? Why is the Sword Sect so cautious?

For a moment, even Chu Luobai couldn't understand it, and the other disciples were also confused, and they all expressed their protests.

In retrospect, this rule is closely related to the tragic death of the senior disciple of Wenling Peak.

"What's so special about that secret realm...?"

Chu Luobai couldn't help but ask.

Zhao Jingren also stared at Zu Yang with a nervous expression. Over the years, he had tried to subtly probe Zu Yang many times, but each time Zu Yang either evaded the question or simply remained silent.

This is the first time Zu Yang has been willing to answer this question directly.

"Actually, I don't know the true origin of that secret realm either. I only know that it was a blessed land left behind by an unknown powerful demonic cultivator."

An unknown powerful demonic cultivator...

Chu Luobai and Zhao Jingren exchanged a glance, both seeing the deep worry in each other's eyes.

"The demonic cultivators who can leave behind blessed lands are either at the Tribulation Transcending Realm or at the half-step Tribulation Transcending Realm, enough to make them stand out among all living beings."

"Such a person, how could he not know his name?"

Qiu Lin asked curiously, even a demonic cultivator like Fu Cheng'an, who was at the Mahayana stage, was famous throughout the entire cultivation world.

Not to mention those at the Tribulation Transcending Realm.

The emergence of such a figure would be a life-or-death calamity for all living beings in the world!

"I don't know."

Zu Yang shook his head, his expression gradually becoming solemn, and his eyes filled with unyielding sorrow.

"When your senior sister Lin Wenxue, Xiao Xuancheng, Fu Chengan, and I discovered this secret realm, we were all shocked by the immense spiritual power emanating from it."

"At that time, Xiao Xuancheng and I were only at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, while Wenxue had already entered the Dao Integration realm."

Chu Luobai was surprised. Zu Yang and Xiao Xuancheng's talents were exceptional, not only in the entire Qingyun Sword Sect, but also in the entire Qingzhou Realm.

Unexpectedly, Lin Wenxue's talent was even higher than theirs.

With such a charming and charismatic person, it's no wonder that Xiao Xuancheng and Zu Yang couldn't forget her.

"I remember back then, every sect disciple who went out for training would be given a teleportation talisman by the sect leader, which even a Mahayana-stage array cultivator couldn't trap..."

Chu Luobai asked, having learned this by chance while flipping through the sect's calendar.

Zu Yang gave Chu Luobai an approving look.

"Back then, we did have teleportation talismans, but we were both too proud and too insecure..."

His voice grew softer and softer, and Zu Yang's expression showed regret, struggle, and even self-hatred.

Chu Luobai, Zhao Jingren, and Qiu Lin exchanged a glance, their breathing becoming heavier.

They knew that what Zu Yang was about to say was crucial.

“Back then, Wenxue and I entered the Qingyun Sword Sect in the same year, and not long after, Xiao Xuancheng also joined the Sword Sect. The three of us can be considered disciples of the same year.”

"Wenxue has exceptional talent; she was even given individual guidance by the sect leader for a period of time back then."

"But her cultivation level has increased too quickly, making Xiao Xuancheng and me feel quite ashamed."

"You should also know the pain of not being able to catch up with someone no matter how hard you try."

As Zhao Jingren listened, he subconsciously glanced at Chu Luobai, who was completely absorbed in listening and hadn't noticed his gaze at all.

Qiu Lin, on the other hand, noticed it and looked at Zhao Jingren with considerable sympathy.

"Xiao Xuancheng and I both felt at the time that the unexplored secret realm was our own opportunity."

"If we can successfully seize this opportunity, we might be able to surpass Wenxue."

Zu Yang's tone was full of regret.

"Opportunities are extremely important for cultivators..."

Chu Luobai was deeply moved; even a wisp of remnant soul left behind by the Drunken Sword Immortal was enough to help her break through to the Dao Integration Realm.

Not to mention a blessed land left behind by a powerful being at the Tribulation Transcending Realm.

"No, that shouldn't be. Back then, the sect leader taught us that a cultivator's life is more important than opportunities! I was just blinded by jealousy."

"I really want to surpass Wenxue."

Zu Yang lowered his head and buried it in his palms. His snow-white hair slipped down his shoulders, and he exuded a melancholy aura.

At this moment, he doesn't seem like a banished immortal, but more like an old man who has been walking alone for many years and dares not look back on the past.

"I had already exhausted all my energy to advance to the Void Refinement stage. I was afraid that the gap between me and Wenxue would widen and that I would be left far behind by her."

"I suppose Xiao Xuancheng and I had the same thoughts back then."

"So we ignored Xue's advice and insisted on entering that secret realm."

"Because we all know that as long as we go in, Wenxue will follow us no matter what, she's just that kind-hearted person."

When Zu Yang recalled Lin Wenxue, his tone became much gentler.

"At first, it was just some monsters and formations, which we were able to handle."

"That secret realm is very mysterious. Just when our spiritual energy is about to run out, the demons are all killed. And when we are exhausted, a spiritual spring and a safe haven will appear."

As Chu Luobai listened, she began to realize that something was wrong.

"Grandmaster, do you mean that in which secret realm can you get whatever you want?"

Zu Yang looked at Chu Luobai, his eyes filled with admiration and nostalgia.

"Yes, you are very smart."

"Actually, from the very beginning we were already caught in a maze left by the demonic cultivators. It seems like we've gone a long way, but in reality we've been going around in circles."

"Just when we realized something was wrong and wanted to leave the secret realm, we discovered that the way back was no longer the same."

"Moreover, time flows completely differently inside the secret realm than outside, so we have no idea how long we've been inside."

"Until we met Fu Cheng'an in the secret realm."