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Faced with this situation, Shen Mo decisively ordered Qingyun Sect to enter a state of "Level A" combat readiness.

The mountain-protecting formation, the "Minor Nine Palaces Flowing Cloud Formation," was operating at full power. The mountain gate, shrouded in mist, shone with brilliance, and spiritual patterns moved about as if they were alive, radiating a terrifying pressure.

All disciples canceled their holidays and took turns on guard duty. The disciples of the Battle Hall practiced day and night to familiarize themselves with various defensive formations and emergency plans.

Strategic resources such as elixirs, talismans, and spirit stones were centrally allocated to prioritize war preparedness. The entire Qingyun Mountain resembled a taut, crouching tiger, silent yet exuding an aura of inviolable power.

"Sect Leader, two more groups of spies have been spotted a hundred miles outside the mountain gate. One group seems to be from the Blazing Sun Sect, while the other group is moving even more mysteriously, possibly a tactic of the Five Poisons Sect." Shi Tie strode into the council hall, reporting in a deep voice, his face filled with murderous intent. The high level of vigilance over the past few days had left this warlike elder somewhat frustrated.

"Ignore them. Increase patrols. As long as they don't cross the line, let them be for now." Shen Mo sat calmly in the main seat. "The situation is delicate right now. The Blazing Sun Sect doesn't dare to start a major war easily. These disturbances are just testing our strength and patience."

"But it's too frustrating to keep enduring this!" Shi Tie muttered.

"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan." Elder Han Lin stroked his beard and said, "Junior Brother Tie, the sect is currently walking on thin ice, and every move must be made with caution. The Blazing Sun Sect is eager for us to take the initiative and give them a handle to use against us."

Su Xiao nodded in agreement: "Senior Brother Shi, the Sect Leader is right. Our hidden pawns haven't arrived yet, so it's not wise to confront them head-on. The right thing to do is for the disciples to stay calm and focus on improving their strength."

Just as the entire Qingyun Sect was preparing for war and dealing with the increasingly tense external situation, an unexpected and earth-shattering event suddenly broke out from the sect's most core and profound place - the Liuyun Secret Realm!

It was midnight on this day, and the moon was hidden and the stars were few.

suddenly,

"Buzz!!!"

A deep, muffled roar, seemingly originating from the depths of the earth, suddenly came from the direction of the forbidden area behind Qingyun Mountain!

The entire mountain trembled violently! Immediately afterwards, a dazzling beam of light, whose color was indescribable, shot into the sky without warning from the white jade archway at the entrance to the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm, piercing straight into the clouds!

That beam of light was not a simple burst of energy; it seemed to contain countless runes that were born and died, and the laws of the Dao were flowing within it. It also faintly emitted strange sounds such as the roar of dragons and the cry of phoenixes, and the howl of gods and demons!

Around the pillar of light, space distorted, and spiritual energy surged wildly like boiling water, forming a huge vortex that frantically devoured the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of hundreds of miles!

The protective array of Qingyun Mountain flashed wildly, emitting a hum that seemed unable to bear the strain. It was triggered by this sudden phenomenon and activated its strongest defensive state on its own!

"What's going on?!"

"Enemy attack?!"

"It's in the direction of the secret realm!"

In an instant, the entire Qingyun Sect was alarmed! Alarm bells rang, and countless disciples were awakened from their cultivation, rushing out of their houses to stare in horror at the astonishing phenomenon on the back mountain that resembled both a divine miracle and a demonic calamity!

Inside the sect leader's hall, Shen Mo suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with a sharp light. In a flash, he appeared at the cave entrance. He sensed a vast, ancient, chaotic yet supremely profound power awakening from the depths of the secret realm!

"System! Monitor the core energy fluctuations of the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm! Analyze the source and level of the anomaly!" he thought urgently.

[Warning! Warning! Extremely high energy leakage detected in the core area of ​​the Flowing Cloud Secret Realm! The energy level exceeds the limit of the Foundation Establishment stage! It has reached the threshold of the Golden Core stage!]

[Energy Attribute Analysis: Hybrid (Space, Soul, Creation... cannot be fully analyzed)!]

[Source Location: The deepest, unexplored area of ​​the secret realm, the 'Chaotic Sea'!]

[Anomaly Level: Devastating/Opportunity Level (tentative)! Deduction: Possibly an ancient restriction has loosened or a powerful treasure has appeared! Affected Area: Continuously expanding! Impact on the Main World: Highly dangerous!]

[Warning: The strange phenomenon can no longer be concealed! It is expected to attract the attention of all Golden Core cultivators and above within a radius of a thousand miles!]

"The Chaos Sea? An ancient restriction? A treasure?" Shen Mo's heart trembled violently! The Flowing Cloud Secret Realm was the Qingyun Sect's greatest secret and foundation, and such an astonishing thing was hidden deep within it? This phenomenon was too great to be concealed!

"Sect Leader Brother!" Su Xiao, Han Lin, Zhao Qingyan, Li Xiaocao and others arrived almost at the same time, their faces filled with shock and anxiety.

"It's a secret realm! Something's happened in the core area!" As a deacon of the Array Hall, Zhao Qingyan was most sensitive to energy fluctuations. Her pretty face turned pale. "Such terrifying power! The mountain-protecting array has been severely impacted, and some nodes are already overloaded!"

"Xiao Cao, immediately lead the Dan Hall disciples to prepare pills that calm the mind and resist energy erosion, and distribute them to all disciples! Elder Han, reassure the disciples and keep them strictly at their posts. Without orders, no one is allowed to leave their post or approach the entrance to the secret realm!" Shen Mo quickly gave the orders, his tone calm, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

"Yes!" Li Xiaocao and Han Lin accepted the order and left.

"Qingyan, you stay with me to stabilize the great formation and make sure to block the aftershocks of the energy. We absolutely cannot let it destroy the mountain gate! Junior Sister Xiao, immediately activate all early warning and isolation formations to slow down the spread of the strange phenomenon as much as possible! At the same time, use the highest-level secret channels of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion to investigate the external reaction!" Shen Mo continued to command.

"Understood!" Zhao Qingyan and Su Xiao immediately sprang into action.

Shen Mo's figure blurred, transforming into a streak of light as he headed straight for the entrance to the secret realm behind the mountain. The more critical the moment, the calmer he remained.

Is this sudden change a catastrophe or a tremendous opportunity? The outcome is uncertain, but the first priority is to take control of the situation!

At the entrance to the secret realm, the white jade archway shone brightly, and the originally stable spatial passage twisted violently, emitting a tearing sound that made one's teeth ache.

A terrifying energy storm swept out from the other end of the passage, shredding all the vegetation and rocks near the entrance! Several disciples on duty were blasted away and seriously injured.

Shen Mo formed hand seals, unleashing his late-stage Foundation Establishment peak spiritual power without reservation. This power drew upon the entire mountain-protecting array, transforming it into a thick cyan light curtain that forcefully suppressed the entrance, stabilizing the collapsing spatial passage.

"Such powerful energy! This is no ordinary anomaly in a secret realm!" Shen Mo thought with a chill. He could sense that something was awakening deep within the secret realm, and the power it contained far exceeded his imagination!

Just as Shen Mo was doing his best to stabilize the entrance to the secret realm, this earth-shattering phenomenon, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirred up towering waves on the turbulent surface of the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness!

At the summit of Lieyang Peak, thousands of miles away from Qingyun Sect, lies the Lieyang Sect.

Master Lieyang, who was in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes. Two beams of golden light, almost tangible, pierced through the void as he looked towards Qingyun Mountain. For the first time, a look of solemnity and surprise appeared on his face: "Such pure and ancient spatial power and Daoist charm... Which ancient ruin has been created? Or... has a rare treasure appeared? Judging from the direction... is it the location of Qingyun Sect?"

He pondered for a moment, then sent out a divine thought: "Chixiao, Yanyang, come to see me immediately!"

A moment later, Master Chixiao and Layman Yanyang hurriedly arrived at the Lingxiao Palace.

"Real people!" The two bowed deeply.

"Have you all sensed the unusual phenomenon in the direction of Qingyun Sect?" Master Lieyang asked in a deep voice.

"I sense it! The energy level is extremely high; it's likely a priceless treasure!" A glint of greed and murderous intent flashed in the eyes of the Crimson Cloud Venerable. "True Master! This is a golden opportunity! Please allow me to immediately lead my men there, seize the chance to annihilate the Azure Cloud Sect, and take the treasure!"

Yan Yang Jushi frowned and said, "Master, this strange phenomenon is alarming and probably not a good omen. Moreover, such a large commotion will surely attract attention from all sides. If our sect acts rashly, we may become the target of everyone's criticism. Wouldn't it be better to observe the situation first, or send an envoy under the pretext of 'investigating the anomaly and maintaining order' to find out the truth?"

Master Lieyang's eyes flickered, clearly weighing his options. The Daoist essence contained within that strange phenomenon moved him, but the risks involved were also considerable.