As they ventured deeper, they discovered that pitch darkness had enveloped the area, with only their naked eyes to discern the general direction of travel…
"It's so dark in here, could there also be Monster Beasts lurking around?"
"Shut your crow's mouth, if it happens again, we won't be so lucky!"
"Exactly! Everyone be careful, don't stir up any more trouble!"
One of the disciples immediately spoke out, "Profound-rank Martial Technique, Radiant Sunfire"
Flames burst forth from the palm of his hand, and with a fierce throw toward the ground in front of him, the fire easily adhered to the surface, spreading rapidly…
In an instant, the entire dim space was gradually illuminated by the blaze…
They could even make out the details of their surroundings…
Xu Sheng's eyes narrowed as he stared at the intricate carvings on the wall ahead…
A sense of foreboding began to emerge at the bottom of his heart…
Just then, a cry of surprise suddenly erupted…
"Look everyone! Those look like treasures! There must be dozens of them!!"
This sentence immediately drew the attention of Xu Sheng and the Wei Family disciples, and as they turned to look, they indeed found a mountain of treasures piled up
In that moment, the eyes of the Wei Family disciples blazed with fervor once more…
"My heavens! This isn't a Secret Realm, it's a treasure cave!"
"First it was the Xuanjing Stones, and now these treasures. Could Brother Xu have known about these things all along?"
"Amazing! Our Wei Family has already absorbed the resources of the Yan Family, and with these treasures, the absorption of the other two major clans is not impossible either!"
While they were excited, they didn't act recklessly as before, instead turning their gaze towards Xu Sheng, waiting for his command…
Noticing this, Xu Sheng knew they were awaiting his response and began to speak, "This place…"
Before he could finish, the Wei Family disciple beside him interjected excitedly, "I understand!"
Xu Sheng's expression darkened a shade as he suppressed the emotions in his heart, "What exactly do you understand?"
Seeing that Xu Sheng was asking him, the disciple energetically responded, "Brother Xu, I guess you want everyone to observe the surroundings first to make sure there are no Monster Beasts guarding the place. Then, you want to send a disciple to try using one of the treasures to ensure it's safe before taking all of them away!"
He had thought Brother Xu was disappointed with his earlier decision-making, but now it seemed like he was giving him another chance!
He was so moved he could hardly contain himself...
Xu Sheng was speechless…
He really only wanted to say one thing to this guy…
Come on then, you direct, you command!
Then, Xu Sheng tried to offer a genial smile as much as he could, yet his voice was chillingly cold…
"Yes, exactly like that. You directed quite well just now, why don't you tell everyone what to do?"
Hearing the frosty tone, the disciple swallowed hard, a chill rising from the depths of his heart…
He waved his hands hastily, "No…no, it's better if you command everyone, Brother Xu"
Could it be that he guessed wrong again? Otherwise, why would Brother Xu speak with such a tone…
Xu Sheng cast a cold glance at him and finally spoke, "Wei Family disciples, considering our Wei Family is also a major clan within Tianyuan City, how could we stop here over such trinkets!"
"Besides, being placed here suggests that these treasures are worthless—there may even be curses laid upon them by others..."
He had not forgotten that his purpose in entering the Secret Realm was to find the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Fruit; he had no interest in wasting any more time with these Wei Family Disciples!
If he hadn't found it yet, Zhou Qingruo was very likely to attack him!
"Hiss... Brother Xu really dismisses such treasures as junk!"
"Nonsense, Brother Xu must have entered the Secret Realm so many times, what hasn't he seen? Aren't these just junk?"
"I think Brother Xu is right. The treasures placed here can't be precious. The real treasures must be in deeper places!"
With this thought, these Wei Family Disciples looked down upon those treasures with enticing auras...
All chose to ignore these treasures emitting charming scents...
...
On the other side, the Lin Family Disciples were all staring with extremely unfriendly gazes at a man among them!
This man was the Wei Family Disciple who had survived the Wolf Demon's chase!
He looked around at the Lin Family Disciples with a face full of fear and trembled inwardly as he thought, "What karma have I wrought to barely survive, only to run into the Lin Family Disciples!"
The leading disciple coldly demanded, "Speak, why are you following our Lin Family's team?"
Another disciple, also displeased, questioned, "You're trying to gather intelligence on us to report back to your Wei Family's main force, aren't you?"
"Speak quickly, or we'll chop you into eight pieces right here!"
"No one here will collect your corpse if you're killed!"
With numerous Monster Beasts in the Secret Realm, even if one were deliberately slain, no one would ever know; that was why so few disciples from each Clan survived the Secret Realm each year!
After these words fell, the Wei Family Disciple, seeing the cruel smiles on their faces, began to speak with a tremble, "I'll tell! I'll tell everything, just don't kill me!"
Seeing his prompt capitulation, the faces of the Lin Family Disciples relaxed considerably...
One of them coldly ordered, "Then speak quickly!"
Frightened, he shivered and said, "Our Wei Family's Disciples took a left fork in the path and found a large amount of Xuanjing Stones, but there were dozens of Wolf Demons of varying cultivation levels guarding them!"
The previous disciple continued to press, "Then why did you come here? Why not stick with Wei Family's group?"
At that question, the Wei Family Disciple's eyes showed a look of resentment, and he clenched his fists saying, "They... they actually used me as bait to lure away the wolves!"
Hearing his explanation, the Lin Family Disciples all incredulously took a sharp breath...
"Hiss... Those Wei Family Disciples are truly heartless, sending their own kind to die!"
"It seems we were right to team up with the Xu Family. Who knows how wild the Wei Family could get during a fight!"
"They have done something so disgusting! It's a total disgrace to our two great Families!"
They did not doubt his words, for the bloody bite marks on his arms and thighs were very evident...
Then, the Wei Family Disciple seemed to think of something, a thought emerging in his mind...
His voice was sinister as he said, "I know where they are. If your Lin Family wants to move against those guys, I am willing to assist you!"
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