I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Deep within the secret realm, low-hanging clouds and swirling mist among the branches and leaves seemed to shroud the entire world in darkness. Zhang Yifan, Lin Qingzhu, and Fang Xue hurried along, the fallen leaves beneath their feet making a soft crackling sound. The oppressive feeling in the air grew stronger, as if every breath carried an ominous premonition.

Zhang Yifan's expression grew increasingly solemn. They had witnessed far too many horrific scenes of ambushes by the Tianqi Sect, and their hatred for the sect deepened with each tragic death of the cultivators. At this moment, any slight movement could foreshadow a new massacre.

Suddenly, faint sounds of fighting came from the woods ahead.

Zhang Yifan abruptly stopped, a flicker of alertness in his eyes. He turned to look at Lin Qingzhu and Fang Xue, both of whom were equally tense, clearly having also heard the sounds of battle in the distance.

"There are people fighting up ahead!" Lin Qingzhu whispered, her tone slightly tense.

Zhang Yifan immediately released his divine sense, instantly encompassing the area ahead within his perception. As his divine sense expanded, the scene before him clearly appeared in his mind: several Tianqi Sect cultivators dressed in black robes were launching a fierce attack on a trial team, which was clearly being suppressed and was at a disadvantage, retreating steadily.

"It's cultivators from the Heavenly Revelation Sect, ambushing disciples from another sect again!" Zhang Yifan's voice revealed a hint of anger. Then, he used his divine sense to investigate further, his gaze sweeping over the ambushed group.

In that instant, Zhang Yifan's heart jolted, and his divine sense detected a familiar aura. The besieged team was no ordinary small sect, but the Beast Taming Sect, whom he had met once before! What surprised Zhang Yifan even more was that the leader of the team was none other than the Holy Maiden of the Beast Taming Sect—Huiman!

“Huiman?” Zhang Yifan blurted out, his tone filled with disbelief and surprise.

Lin Qingzhu and Fang Xue also looked surprised upon hearing this. Lin Qingzhu hurriedly asked, "Huiman? You mean the Beast Taming Sect Saintess we met in the Black Forest before?"

Zhang Yifan nodded, his expression grave: "That's right, it's her. It seems her team has also been targeted by the Apocalypse Sect."

Fang Xue frowned and immediately drew her longsword: "Since that's the case, we can't stand idly by."

Without hesitation, Zhang Yifan said, "Let's go, let's go support them!"

Without further delay, the three immediately rushed forward. As they approached the battle area, the sounds of fighting grew increasingly intense, sword energy crisscrossed, and bursts of spiritual power echoed in the air. Zhang Yifan was the first to burst out of the dense forest, where he saw cultivators from the Heavenly Revelation Sect besieging disciples of the Guardian Sect, while Hu Yiman, wielding a longsword, confronted several Heavenly Revelation Sect cultivators with a sharp gaze.

Huiman's swordsmanship was light and graceful, yet facing the overwhelming pressure from the Tianqi Sect, a trace of exhaustion could not be concealed in her expression. The few Yushou Sect disciples beside her were clearly seriously injured, struggling to withstand the attacks of the Tianqi Sect cultivators, and on the verge of collapse.

"It's Zhang Yifan!" Hu Yiman's eyes flashed with surprise and joy the moment she saw Zhang Yifan and the others rush out.

Without a word, Zhang Yifan immediately drew his longsword, channeling his spiritual power into the blade. His sword aura, like lightning, slashed towards a cultivator from the Tianqi Sect. The cultivator barely managed to block it, but was forced back several steps by Zhang Yifan's powerful sword aura, his face turning deathly pale.

"You beasts of the Heavenly Revelation Sect, today I will make you pay for your crimes in blood!" Zhang Yifan shouted coldly, his sword energy sharp and aimed directly at the leading cultivator of the Heavenly Revelation Sect.

Lin Qingzhu and Fang Xue immediately joined the battle, and the three of them attacked simultaneously, quickly turning the tide of the battle. The cultivators of the Tianqi Sect clearly did not expect such powerful reinforcements, and their defenses were thrown into chaos, causing them to retreat in disarray.

Taking advantage of the situation, Huiman led his disciples in a counterattack, and in an instant, the situation reversed. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the Tianqi Sect cultivators quickly retreated.

Zhang Yifan and the others did not pursue. After the Tianqi Sect cultivators retreated, they turned around and came to Hu Yiman.

Hu Yiman was slightly out of breath, her eyes filled with gratitude and a complex mix of emotions. She looked at Zhang Yifan and said slowly, "Junior Brother Zhang Yifan, thank you for saving me."

Zhang Yifan shook his head and said in a deep voice, "It's nothing. I was able to find Senior Sister Qingzhu thanks to your information. Besides, the conspiracy of the Tianqi Sect has now spread throughout the entire secret realm. It's not just your Beast Taming Sect; disciples from all the major sects have been attacked."

Huiman's expression changed slightly: "A conspiracy by the Apocalypse Sect? What exactly is going on?"

Zhang Yifan briefly explained to Hu Yiman their discovery that the Tianqi Sect was attempting to use the secret realm trial as an opportunity to annihilate disciples from various sects. After listening, Hu Yiman's expression grew even colder, her eyes flashing with a chilling light: "So that's how it is. No wonder our Beast Taming Sect members have been frequently attacked. It seems that this time, the Tianqi Sect's target is the young elites of all sects."

Looking at the battle marks all around, Lin Qingzhu said softly, "This is just the beginning. The Heavenly Revelation Sect's conspiracy continues. We must inform more people as soon as possible, so that they can be on high alert and unite to fight against the Heavenly Revelation Sect."

Huiman nodded, her eyes filled with determination: "You are right, our Beast Taming Sect can no longer act alone. If necessary, I, Huiman, will lead the disciples of the Beast Taming Sect to fight the Heavenly Revelation Sect to the death."

Zhang Yifan's gaze met Hu Yiman's, their understanding unwavering. Although they had only met once before, at this moment, facing a common enemy, they were both filled with the same determination and fighting spirit.

Hu Yiman suddenly turned to Lin Qingzhu, a smile appearing on her face: "Senior Sister Qingzhu, I didn't expect to see you here again."

When Lin Qingzhu saw her, a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, and then she said softly with a smile, "Yes, we only met briefly in the Black Forest before. I never expected that we would meet again under such circumstances."

“Back then, I could still pass messages to you and tell Zhang Yifan where you were. But now, things have become complicated.” Hu Yiman’s voice was tinged with helplessness and worry.

Lin Qingzhu nodded solemnly: "Yes, the Heavenly Revelation Sect's conspiracy has spread to every sect. This is not a simple trial, nor even a simple struggle. I am glad that we can fight side by side again at such a dangerous time."

Hu Yiman smiled slightly, her gentle gaze shifting between Lin Qingzhu and Zhang Yifan, her tone revealing a hint of ease: "I heard that you two have once again become the most compatible partners?"

Lin Qingzhu couldn't help but laugh and replied softly, "You still like to joke, but now is the time when everyone needs to trust each other and fight side by side."

Hu Yiman nodded seriously, then looked at Zhang Yifan and said softly, "Zhang Yifan, the situation in the secret realm is becoming increasingly dangerous. I think the Beast Taming Sect should also join forces with you. We can't fight alone now; we must gather more strength to fight against the Heavenly Revelation Sect's conspiracy."

Zhang Yifan solemnly said, "Your idea is absolutely correct. Our current goal is to notify the disciples of other sects, to alert them, and to unite them to jointly resist the threat of the Heavenly Revelation Sect."

Huiman was silent for a moment, then said with a firm look in his eyes, "In that case, we might as well join forces for the time being. At least we can reduce our losses when transmitting messages. The power of the Apocalypse Sect should not be underestimated."

Fang Xue also walked over, her long sword still stained with blood. She said in a deep voice, "Saintess Hu is right. Joining forces is the key right now. The assassins of the Heavenly Revelation Sect are ruthless. We must work together."

After a brief discussion, Zhang Yifan, Lin Qingzhu, Fang Xue, and Hu Yiman decided to temporarily merge their teams and continue their journey deeper into the secret realm. Although Hu Yiman's team had suffered heavy losses, the disciples of the Beast Taming Sect were all elites, and their combat strength should not be underestimated.

The group regrouped and continued their ascent into the deeper parts of the secret realm. In this gloomy and oppressive environment, their steps became even more resolute. They understood that facing the immense threat posed by the Heavenly Revelation Sect, they could only unite even more closely.

As they moved forward, more faint fluctuations of spiritual energy emanated from the distance, as if other teams were being attacked by the Heavenly Revelation Sect. Zhang Yifan and Hu Yiman exchanged a glance, a hint of worry flashing through their hearts simultaneously.

"It seems we need to act even faster," Zhang Yifan said in a low voice.

“That’s right, the enemy is far more ruthless than we imagined,” Huiman said coldly, a resolute glint in his eyes.

The darkness in the depths of the secret realm continued to deepen, but an unyielding fighting spirit burned within them. They knew that this fierce battle had only just begun.