Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 686: Inside the Xuanyun Sect, Chu Zhongtian Protects the Unconscious Lu Chen

Chapter 686: Chapter 686: Inside the Xuanyun Sect, Chu Zhongtian Protects the Unconscious Lu Chen

The once tranquil Eastern Domain, upon the emergence of ancient magical beasts, was like a quiet lake into which countless stones had been thrown, stirring up a thousand ripples.

The news reached all the major sects, causing widespread alarm.

But the most dangerous place was still the Eastern Domain.

The first-rate Haotian Sect was hit the hardest, with several Nascent Soul Stage cultivators having perished, not to mention the other disciples.

Lin Miaoyin of the Spirit Sound Sect was also among the deceased, but fortunately, including the five Foundation Establishment Stage disciples who had died earlier, the total was only six.

As for Guiyuan Sect and Haoran Sect,

these two major sects had all their Nascent Soul Stage cultivators flee back, and upon relaying the news, they immediately declared a lockdown and maximized the operation of their Mountain Protection Array.

Thus, even if the tidal wave of ancient magical beasts came crashing, they would not necessarily discover them.

However, the second and third-rate sects, as well as ordinary humans, ended up suffering as a result.

Except for the Casting Gear Pavilion.

"Master, this is what happened."

Li Yanran knelt in front of Danyang Zi and reported.

Among all the sects in the Eastern Domain, only Li Yanran brought back the news.

And Danyang Zi, without hesitation, activated the Mountain Protection Array, using the power of the underground fire veins to conceal the sect.

Li Yanran told Danyang Zi everything she knew from within the secret realm.

"I didn’t expect it to be so serious."

Danyang Zi muttered to herself, "Do we know if Lu Chen is alive or dead?"

Li Yanran shook her head, looking out of the cave, "Master, she senses that something has happened to Junior Brother Lu, but isn’t certain."

"That Core Formation Stage... it looked strange," Danyang Zi also looked out, then continued, "I just want to know is that person reliable?"

Li Yanran replied, "Please rest assured, Master. Even if our Casting Gear Pavilion cannot keep her heart, she will not do us harm."

Danyang Zi nodded, understanding Li Yanran’s words, and said, "Then I will leave this matter to you. Our Casting Gear Pavilion is now also in lockdown, and it’s a good time to sort out the atmosphere within the sect! Those traitors... daring to collude with other sects just to fight for the position of Sect Master!"

In an instant, the aura around Danyang Zi completely changed!

This was the demeanor a true Nascent Soul Ancestor should have!

...

"Inner Sect Disciple Chu Zhongtian led a team to the Haotian Secret Realm, and only cared for his safety, resulting in the loss of four Inner Sect Disciples."

"Chu Zhongtian, do you admit your guilt?"

In the Xuanyun Sect, within the Enforcement Hall.

Chu Zhongtian knelt on the ground, in front of the Nascent Soul Elder who was in charge of the Enforcement Hall.

"This disciple admits his guilt."

Chu Zhongtian knew that he was about to become a victim of internal strife again.

"Admitting your guilt is good," the Nascent Soul Elder slightly raised his head, then added, "Considering that you brought back such important news, even though your merits don’t offset your offenses, your punishment can be reduced! Go mine in the Spirit Vein for another year, do you have any objections?"

"Disciple has no objections!"

Chu Zhongtian also raised his head, with a hint of resentment in his eyes, but remembering that he could not simply neglect Lu Chen, he gritted his teeth and said, "But disciple has a request, and hopes the Elder will grant it!"

"Speak."

"The friend Lu Dao whom this disciple brought back, I wish to take personal care of him, so I would like to take him with me into the Spirit Vein."

The Nascent Soul Elder furrowed his brow and said sternly, "Chu Zhongtian, do you understand what you are saying?"

Chu Zhongtian spoke firmly, "Unauthorized personnel are forbidden from entering the Spirit Vein! But Ancestor Xuanjian has agreed to admit Lu Dao as a member of the Xuanyun Sect! Moreover, Lu Dao is currently unconscious, and even if he wakes up while with this disciple in the Spirit Vein, he will not know its location! Disciple is willing to add another three years to the mining sentence in exchange for bringing Lu Dao into the Spirit Vein!"

The Nascent Soul Elder stared at Chu Zhongtian for a long time.

After confirming that his gaze held no other intentions, he nodded.

Another three years added...

That would be enough!

"These are your own words," the Nascent Soul Elder said impassively, "I am thinking of your best interest, and the best interest of our Xuanyun Sect! Since it was Brother Xuanjian who mentioned this person, I will personally seek confirmation from him in due course!"

"Thank you, Ancestor. Disciple will take his leave!"

Chu Zhongtian bowed and withdrew, fully aware of the power struggles among the Nascent Soul Elders.

But the current situation was complicated.

Returning to his cave dwelling, he saw Lu Chen still lying unconscious, and hope flickered in Chu Zhongtian’s eyes.

He began to gather his belongings.

But there wasn’t much to pack, just some cultivation resources.

The next morning,

he dragged a flatbed cart with Lu Chen and boarded a Flying Boat heading to the Spirit Vein.