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"Judging from the fluctuations in spiritual energy around us, a great battle has clearly taken place! What a pity we arrived too late and missed the show!"

The person addressed as Senior Brother Qi paused for a moment before answering with interest.

"That shouldn't be the case! The sect has already explored the entire secret realm, so how can there still be so many spiritual herbs and medicines?" The person who spoke first asked, somewhat puzzled.

"It's normal for the secret realm to have some strange occurrences after so many years. Besides, the previous explorations were only to ensure the success of this mission! Junior Brother Qian, have the news been spread out yet?"

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Qi. I've already arranged for those useless guys from the Cloud Mist Sect to go around searching for people with a map. The location we've chosen isn't far from the highest peak, so I think the disciples from the other four major sects should all be lured here!"

Junior Brother Qian chuckled, as if he had witnessed something interesting.

"Don't let your guard down. Although dealing with those disciples won't be difficult at all, there's no need for us to suffer losses. Let's go check on the formation!"

Senior Brother Qi didn't laugh; instead, he cautiously offered a reminder, though his tone was full of disdain for the disciples of other sects.

"Senior Brother Qi, just you wait and see. With you guys around, how could the core disciples of other sects possibly be a match for you? Hehe..."

Accompanied by Qian Shidi's laughter, the two walked further and further away!

"Judging from their words, they seem to be disciples of the Burning Flame Sect. But why did the Yama Ancient Sword issue a warning? Could it be that they possess demonic energy?"

"But listening to what they're saying, it seems like the map is a trap! No, I have to find Mengyao and the other girl quickly to prevent them from falling into it!"

Fan Tong thought for a moment, then quickly got up, avoided the direction the two had been heading, and hurried toward the designated location.

Fan Tong, who had no other thoughts along the way but only wanted to get to the designated location as quickly as possible, finally arrived after half a day of running.

Beneath the towering mountain peaks, a very conspicuous cave stands there, gleaming in the sunlight.

Even just a glance was enough to make the Yama Ancient Sword excitedly traverse up and down within its dantian space.

"It seems that the Burning Flame Sect really is colluding with the Demon Clan, but I wonder what their purpose is in setting this trap?"

Fan Tong decided to wait and see, and used his full concealment technique to hide on the only way to the cave, waiting for Meng Yao to arrive.

Time quickly passed to the fourth day after everyone entered the secret realm. On this day, the first batch of disciples from various sects who had been tricked into coming arrived at the entrance of the cave.

"I don't know what's at this treasure location, but it looks quite dangerous. Perhaps we should wait for the other fellow cultivators behind us?"

A disciple of the Yunxia Sect took out a map that looked familiar to Fan Tong and spoke in a pretentious manner.

"What are you saying, Fellow Daoist Gou? Since we arrived first, we should naturally strike first!"

Upon hearing the words of the Yunxia Sect disciples, most of the sect disciples remained silent, lost in thought. Only one simple-minded cultivator uttered a question.

"My surname is Xun. If you call me Fellow Daoist Gou again, I'll beat you to a pulp!" The disciple surnamed Xun cursed at the cultivator who spoke. "Whatever, everyone can go in if they want. I'll wait for the main force to arrive before we talk!"

After saying this, the disciple surnamed Xun found a place, sat cross-legged, and began to cultivate.

"Tch! What are you pretending to be so big-time! If you won't go, I will! Who else has the guts? Come with me to seize the treasure first!" After saying this, the cultivator urged several young cultivators to follow him into the cave.

The young disciple, who hadn't moved, craned his neck to look at the five people who had entered first, intending to ask about the situation inside.

As a result, after the five people went inside, they became completely silent, as if they had lost their way!

Seeing this, the others finally suppressed their excitement and waited until there were more people before going in to explore.

Fan Tong stared at the Xun-surnamed cultivator sitting cross-legged, and frowned again. "This Yunxia Sect disciple also has demonic energy on him. What's going on?"

Time passed as Fan Tong waited in silence. Another day went by, and a number of young cultivators had gathered outside the cave, accounting for about half of the people who had entered the secret realm.

Among them were even seven or eight core disciples from the four major sects, but not a single disciple from the Burning Flame Sect.

"Are you coming in or not? If you don't come in, we Fengqing Sect disciples won't be so polite!" Dongfang Sheng said, standing among several core disciples.

"Senior Brother Dongfang, it's best not to rush. The cave is filled with demonic energy, and we don't know what dangers it may pose. There's no need for us to take the risk!"

Bing Linlin, a core disciple of the Valley of Heartbreak, spoke coldly, but her words were well-intentioned.

"I think with the eight of us at the ninth level of the Yellow Spirit Realm here, we can even deal with a demon at the Profound Demon Realm. Besides, I don't think there are any demons like that."

Tong Huashun, a core disciple of the Mulan Sect, was also eager to explore the cave.

"Sword Eleven, what do you mean?" Dongfang Sheng looked at the core disciple of the Wind Sword Sect again.

"We might as well wait for your sect's Water Fairy Mengyao. With her Xuanling Realm cultivation, we will be better able to deal with any unexpected events."

Sword Eleven, with his clear sword mind, looked into the cave and vaguely sensed a great terror within. He couldn't help but offer his advice.

"Hmph! I can still flatten this cave even without her. Don't blame me for getting the treasure; you'll have to say I didn't give you a chance!"

Upon hearing Jian Shiyi's words, a flash of anger crossed Dongfang Sheng's eyes. He then approached the young disciple.

"Disciples of the Fengqing Sect, step forward and follow me to the cave to retrieve that treasure. Other disciples are welcome to come as well!"

Seeing Dongfang Sheng acting impulsively, and with Tong Huashun also intending to go, Bing Linlin sighed helplessly and looked at Jian Shiyi, "Why don't we go together?"

Jian Shiyi also regretted his outspokenness, which had made Dongfang Sheng restless and insist on going into the cave. "Sigh! Let's go! Let's go together!"

After speaking, several core disciples rose into the air and stood in front of the disciples from various sects.

"Fellow disciples, we can lead the way, but the dangers inside the cave are unknown. Please follow our instructions to avoid causing unnecessary trouble!"

"If there are no objections, let's go into the cave now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the eight core disciples were the first to enter the cave, followed by disciples from other sects and even the Yunxia Sect.

"Sigh! Don't blame me for not warning you, but you definitely wouldn't believe me even if I told you! I'll just focus on keeping an eye on Mengyao and the other girl!"

Fan Tong looked at the large number of young cultivators filing in and couldn't help but sigh.

Just then, he leaped up and blocked Mengyao and her companion as they approached.

"Huh? Fan Tong? You're actually here? I've been looking for you for so long, I was so worried!" Meng Yao's eyes flashed with surprise when she saw Fan Tong.

"Not bad! Has your cultivation improved? By the way, why don't you go into the cave? I heard there are treasures there!" Biluo, who was standing to the side, noticed the change in Fan Tong's aura and exclaimed in admiration.

"I'm here to stop you. You can't go in. That cave is a trap; there are unknown dangers inside!"

Fan Tong, without catching up with the two, told Meng Yao and the other two what he had heard.

"What? That dangerous? Wouldn't the people from Fengqing Sect be in even more danger? No, I have to go in and help!"

Mengyao was taken aback by Fan Tong's words, but she still insisted on going inside.

"Fan Tong, wait for me outside! I've been enjoying the sect's resources all this time. I can't just think of myself when there's danger. If all these young disciples die, then the Fengqing Sect is finished!"

Mengyao gave Fan Tong a word of advice, and then, with Biluo in tow, headed towards the cave!

Before the two of them could get up, Fan Tong grabbed Meng Yao!