Primordial Emperor
Chapter 898: Does the Formation Sect Like Raising Useless People?

Chapter 898: Chapter 898: Does the Formation Sect Like Raising Useless People?

Everyone watched as Lin Chen emerged last from the Secret Realm, oblivious to the fact that the little black wolf on his shoulder was an incredibly powerful being.

The Sky Howling Demon Wolf’s ability to transform had improved after its breakthrough to the Sixth Layer of the Nirvana Realm; while it still couldn’t take human form, it could shrink its body to an extreme, palm-sized state like now, and completely conceal its formidable aura.

If the Sky Howling Demon Wolf didn’t release its aura, who could tell it was an incredibly strong entity with a cultivation level reaching the Sixth Layer of the Nirvana Realm?

As Lin Chen came out of the Secret Realm, some looked troubled, guessing what had happened, while others were still hopeful, looking expectantly at the teleportation passage.

"What’s going on? Why have only you emerged from the teleportation passage? Where are the other disciples?"

The Sect Master of Dark Fragrance Hermitage, Mu Xueping, asked the group.

Hearing Mu Xueping’s words, some also turned their gaze toward the teleportation passage, hoping that their Sect’s Martial Artists would emerge.

These disciples were the Sect’s most talented Heavenly Prides, and any mishap would be unbearable for them.

Unfortunately, no one else would come out of the teleportation passage.

A female disciple of Dark Fragrance Hermitage stepped forward and reported the difficulties they faced in the Secret Realm to Mu Xueping, causing her to stagger backward, clearly overwhelmed by the shock.

After all, of the ten from the Dark Fragrance Hermitage who entered the Secret Realm, only four returned.

Such a loss was a tremendous blow to the Dark Fragrance Hermitage.

After hearing the tale from the female disciple of Dark Fragrance Hermitage, other Sect Masters and Elders scrutinized their own disciples, noting their haggard expressions, obviously severely affected by their ordeal in the Secret Realm.

The Sect Master of Dark Fragrance Hermitage, Mu Xueping, suddenly clutched her chest, feeling a suffocating heaviness and nearly lost her footing.

Although the four surviving disciples from Dark Fragrance Hermitage had progressed in their cultivation, none had made a breakthrough like Xiao Changkong, and moreover, they had lost six Heavenly Prides, a toll far greater than any benefits.

Mu Xueping now regretted her earlier ambition; had she known this would happen, she wouldn’t have sent so many disciples into the Secret Realm.

The loss was indeed too great.

At this moment, Liu Qingxia secretly rejoiced, thankful she was self-aware enough not to send too many of her Sect’s disciples, only four in total.

Deng Yue and two other disciples had survived, a far better outcome than Dark Fragrance Hermitage, who had lost one disciple as well.

Liu Qingxia had decided not to include Yu Weilian and Yao Qinghe in the group.

Although their cultivation was somewhat weaker, their skills were not lacking.

She didn’t want to take the risk, and looking back, she felt that her decision was extremely wise.

However, when Deng Yue informed Liu Qingxia that they were rescued by Lin Chen and that Divine Flame Sect could have been wiped out without his help...

Hearing Deng Yue’s words, Liu Qingxia was taken aback, her gaze swiftly turning towards Lin Chen.

This time, Lin Chen had really done her a big favor.

After all, had Deng Yue and the others been unfortunate, it would have been an immense loss for Divine Flame Sect.

And since Lin Chen had also returned alive from the Secret Realm, Liu Qingxia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Chen had saved the disciples of Divine Flame Sect; hence, Liu Qingxia approached Lin Chen and expressed her gratitude lightly.

"I thank you for this."

After thanking him, Liu Qingxia walked away quietly without much interaction with Lin Chen.

Since her relationship with Lin Chen was complicated, it was best not to attract too much attention.

Deng Yue narrowed her eyes slightly upon observing her Master’s behavior towards Lin Chen, sensing something unusual since her Master rarely acted thus, especially towards men.

Elsewhere, Lian Ping’s expression soured upon seeing the interaction between Liu Qingxia and Lin Chen, glaring discontentedly in Xiao Changkong’s direction.

He hadn’t expected Lin Chen to be so fortunate; Xiao Changkong had failed to kill him in the Secret Realm.

Moreover, Lin Chen had also made a breakthrough, which, although still within the Heavenly Human Realm, was somewhat unsettling to Lian Ping.

At that moment, Lian Ping approached Lin Chen and Liu Qingxia.

"Well, looks like Formation Sect’s disciple is really at ease, even keeping a pet while undergoing trials in the Secret Realm."

"What good does such a little beast do for you, aside from eating your food? It’s just a waste."

"It seems like Formation Sect likes nurturing useless things."

Lian Ping thought Lin Chen kept the little wolf to please Liu Qingxia and began to mock him.

Little did Lian Ping know that the little black wolf on Lin Chen’s shoulder was an Ancient Exotic Beast; now the Sky Howling Demon Wolf hid its aura, seeming harmless.

If it released its power, Lian Ping might be annihilated instantly.

Hearing Lian Ping’s mockery, the surrounding crowd glanced at Lin Chen and the wolf, shaking their heads in agreement.

With Divine Flame Alliance and Red Soul Hall amidst a tense wartime, everyone should exert their strength against Red Soul Hall, yet Lin Chen had the leisure to keep a pet, leading others to judge him from a moral high ground.

However, only the Elders outside the Secret Realm knew of the Sky Howling Demon Wolf’s strength, having witnessed it transform from a massive creature into a small beast with might not inferior to their Sect’s ancestors.

Lian Ping, despite being the Hall Master of Bodhi Hall with cultivation at the Fifth level of the Nirvana Realm, was foolishly provoking the Sky Howling Demon Wolf, practically seeking his own death.

At that moment, the disciples from various factions watched Lian Ping, quietly awaiting the ensuing drama.