Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 117: Who Dares to Compete with Me

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Who Dares to Compete with Me

Kunlun Mountain, inside the command tent of the base camp, Wen JiaRen smiled, "Rufeng, we haven’t found any incidents similar to Kunlun’s across the country in the past few days. The Demon Extermination Order is indeed extraordinary."

Yan Rufeng replied calmly, "General Wen, although there is currently no news of the Heavenly Demon causing chaos, we cannot rule out the possibility that he has further motives for disruption. After we return from the Secret Realm, we need to intensify our efforts in demon extermination."

"Hmm, very good!"

Wen JiaRen smiled with satisfaction, "After this journey to the Secret Realm, you will have full authority to mobilize base personnel for demon extermination."

Yan Rufeng saluted, his voice resounding loudly, "Understood."

Suddenly, a piercing voice came.

"Yan Rufeng! Get out here!"

"Hehe!"

"Wen Tong!"

Wen JiaRen frowned and harshly said, "Rufeng, how did you offend my daughter?"

Yan Rufeng spread his hands helplessly, "I honestly don’t know."

"Rufeng, I won’t keep you chatting. Go and check it out, or else Wen Tong might break in..."

Yan Rufeng walked outside the tent and sternly said, "Commander Wen, directly calling a superior’s name is disrespectful. These two charges alone are enough to put you in confinement."

"Hmph."

Wen Tong snorted coldly, pouting, "If you dare, then go ahead and confine me."

"Since you are willing to be punished, you may as well stay behind and reflect in the base. You won’t be going to the Kunlun Secret Realm," Yan Rufeng said indifferently.

"I didn’t expect you to actually get angry." Wen Tong said, feeling wronged.

"Why are you still standing here? Do you want to defy orders?" Yan Rufeng asked sternly.

"I won’t leave. I want to see what you can do about it," Wen Tong retorted defiantly.

"Um."

"If you don’t go back, stay here then. I don’t have time to waste with you." Yan Rufeng turned to leave.

"Yan Rufeng, come back here!" Wen Tong shouted angrily.

"Heh..."

Yan Rufeng stopped and glanced back with a cold smile, "Commander Wen, is there something else?"

"I... I..." Wen Tong stuttered.

"What is it? The Kunlun Secret Realm opens tomorrow morning. I need to go to the Immortal Alliance now. Whatever it is, we’ll discuss it after we return from the Secret Realm."

Without lingering, Yan Rufeng leaped into the air and vanished before Wen Tong.

Wen Tong stomped her foot in anger.

"Yan Rufeng, you bastard..."

"Wen Tong, watch your manners. How can you insult Instructor Yan behind his back?" Wen JiaRen walked out.

Wen Tong turned her head with disdain, "Dad, Yan Rufeng has been here at Kunlun for a week and hasn’t come to see me once. Isn’t that infuriating?"

"Why would he come to see you?" Wen JiaRen asked sternly.

"Why, because... because..." Wen Tong’s face turned red with embarrassment, and she fell silent.

"Because of what?" Wen JiaRen pressed.

"Dad, I’m not telling you,"

Wen Tong turned to leave.

"Haha..."

Lu Mingliang, standing nearby, burst into laughter, "Dear niece, if you like someone, you should say it out loud. For a promising young man like Yan Rufeng, if you don’t seize the chance, someone else might, and you’ll be left crying!"

"Who’s brave enough to compete with me? I’ll make them regret it!" Wen Tong said defiantly.

Lu Mingliang smiled slightly, "Dear niece, if it were any other item, there wouldn’t be many who dare compete with you. But Yan Rufeng is different. It’s said he’s the nation’s beloved..."

"So what? I’m not afraid!"

Wen Tong unsheathed the Heavenly Union Treasure Sword, gently stroking the hilt, and laughed silently...

Less than a day remained until the Kunlun Secret Realm opened. Zhang Zongyan, Zhang Shouqing, and Feng Ruyan also arrived at the camp of the Immortal Alliance.

Upon arriving, the three immediately went to the Immortal Alliance Leader’s tent.

"Alliance Leader, we apologize for the delay. Please forgive us," Zhang Zongyan said with cupped hands.

Yan Rufeng responded calmly, "Heavenly Master Zhang, there’s no need for excessive guilt. Your sects have provided the most manpower for this demon extermination; it’s exhausting for you three."

Zhang Shouqing cupped his hands and said, "Alliance Leader, exterminating demons and safeguarding the Dao are our duties as cultivators. It’s nothing to speak of in terms of hardship."

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly, "It is a blessing for all beings that Immortal Zhang thinks this way."

At this moment, Feng Ruyan cupped her hands and said, "Alliance Leader, regarding the opening of the Kunlun Secret Realm, we need to arrive in advance. Otherwise, if the passage closes, it would be disastrous."

Yan Rufeng replied, "I’ve already discussed the timing with Elder Chuyunzi. We will depart at five o’clock tomorrow morning."

"We will obey the Alliance Leader’s arrangements," the three responded in unison.

...

In the early morning, the view deep within Kunlun Mountain was still obscured by thick fog. On the slope, only the dewdrops on the pine needles nearby glistened. Looking further away, one could only see faint silhouettes.

Raising one’s eyes, the sky seemed to be veiled in light gauze, with the moon still hanging, and complete silence enveloped the world. The occasional bird calls broke the silence, awakening the domain, causing the forest to become noisy. In an instant, flocks of birds joined in the chorus.

On this journey to the Secret Realm, everyone from the Immortal Alliance and the base had at least an Early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation. Nearly ten thousand cultivators soared through the sky on their flying swords, cutting through the fog over Kunlun Mountain, looking awe-inspiring.

A moment later, Yan Rufeng waved his hand, signaling everyone to stop because they had arrived at the place where the Secret Realm passage would open, Yuxu Peak.

Located in a snowy desert, Yuxu Peak rose among mountains, towering into the sky. The peak remained snow-covered year-round. By early winter, the frigid wind let out ghastly wails, sending the white snow on the summit swirling through the air, blending into a white haze, creating a scene of chaos.

Even the seasoned cultivators of the Foundation Establishment Stage could not help but shiver in such a harsh environment at the highest point of Yuxu Peak.

"We have arrived at the place where the Secret Realm passage opens. Everyone, stand by!"

Yan Rufeng’s voice cut through the bitter wind; everyone heard it clearly. They stood on their flying swords in neat formations, hovering behind Yan Rufeng.

The first ray of sunlight in the morning shone onto the summit of Yuxu Peak. The thick snow reflected a blinding, icy light under the sun’s rays.

Suddenly.

"Booming..."

After a deafening sound, the summit of Yuxu Peak experienced an earth-shattering change.

The ground shook, rocks split, and snow half a meter thick cascaded down.

Everyone was floating in midair, stunned by what was happening before their eyes.

"Elder Chuyunzi, what’s going on?" Yan Rufeng asked urgently.

Chuyunzi cupped his hands, "I don’t know. This has never happened before when opening the Secret Realm passage."

Suddenly, Yan Rufeng seemed to think of something. He shouted loudly, "Everyone, listen! Fully respond to the avalanche. Do not let it harm the villagers below the mountain..."

Chuyunzi was the first to cast a spell to control the avalanche, followed closely by Yan Rufeng. In no time, everyone joined in the effort.

With united efforts, the avalanche on Yuxu Peak was finally brought under control after ten minutes.

At this moment, Chuyunzi pointed to the sky and shouted, "The Secret Realm passage has opened. Let’s enter quickly..."