Xiao Ding was the closest to the entrance of the Cold Water Gully, so he was the first to sense that surge of overwhelming might. There was an expert hiding within the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu Clan, and not just any expert—he was a master capable of matching Xiao Ding’s strength!
“Who are you…?”
Xiao Ding subtly furrowed his brows and took a step back. He was a proud man, but he never believed that they were invincible in this world. Whoever was inside the Cold Water Gully gave him a sense of danger.
“You three have trespassed into the Huangpu Clan’s territory, yet you ask me who I am? Don’t you find that rather amusing?”
A slightly profound voice rang out again, this time clearly audible to all the powerful experts of the hidden Huangpu Clan. A strange sense of excitement stirred within them—they had never known there was such a mighty figure dwelling within the Cold Water Gully.
“Since you already know my eldest brother’s name, you must also know what it is we seek. If I’m not mistaken, the item we desire lies within this forbidden ground. So if…”
“This is the forbidden territory of the hidden Huangpu Clan. How could it possibly contain what you seek? Therefore, I suggest you leave.”
Before Xiao Ding could finish speaking, the voice abruptly cut him off. Ridiculous! Did they really think someone could just waltz into another’s forbidden grounds? Especially after Li Xuan had injured someone earlier, the Grand Elder deep within the Cold Water Gully was already furious.
“Old man, don’t think you can speak to my second brother like that while hiding in the shadows. If you don’t dare to step out of the Cold Water Gully, we won’t hesitate to unleash hell upon you!”
Xiao Ding was the closest to the entrance of the Cold Water Gorge, so he was the first to sense the overwhelming, domineering aura. There was a master hidden in the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family, a master who could rival him!
“Who are you, sir…”
Frowning slightly, Xiao Ding took a step back. He was a proud man, but he didn’t believe that they were invincible in this world. At the very least, the person inside the Cold Water Gorge gave him a sense of danger.
“You three siblings have barged into the Huangpu family’s territory, and now you’re asking me who I am? Don’t you find that a bit ridiculous?”
A deep voice echoed again, this time clearly heard by the many hidden experts of the Huangpu family. They felt an inexplicable excitement, as they had never known that such a powerful figure existed within the Cold Water Gorge.
“Since you know my elder brother’s name, you must also know what we’re after. If I’m not mistaken, this forbidden ground holds what we seek. If…”
“This is the forbidden ground of the Huangpu family. How could it possibly contain what you’re looking for? So, please leave!”
Before Xiao Ding could finish, the voice interrupted him. It was a joke—did they think they could just barge into someone else’s forbidden ground? Moreover, Li Xuan’s earlier act of harming others had already angered the elder within the Cold Water Gorge.
“Old man, don’t think you can talk to my second brother like this just by playing tricks. If you don’t dare to come out of this Cold Water Gorge, we’ll start a massacre!”
Li Xuan’s temper was naturally short, and hearing the elder’s voice from within the gorge, he couldn’t help but sneer, seemingly unimpressed by the overwhelming aura that could crush even peak innate experts.
“Haha, although the three of you are strong when united, if you dare to act, leaving you behind won’t be difficult.”
The elder paid no heed to such a trivial threat, but his calm tone made Li Xuan’s eye twitch slightly. The confidence to leave him behind even when facing the three siblings—just how strong was this expert within the Cold Water Gorge?
The atmosphere grew tense. The sheer aura alone was enough to intimidate the three siblings, and the hidden members of the Huangpu family breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed they could avoid a deadly battle today, as they would never allow outsiders to invade their forbidden ground.
“I admire your courage, sir, but today we must get to the bottom of this. Even when my fourth brother acted, you didn’t show yourself. You must be under significant restrictions, right?”
Finally, Xiao Ding made his decision. He had finally found a clue about the lost formation, and he couldn’t let this opportunity slip away. No matter how strong the person in the Cold Water Gorge was, it didn’t matter.
The Cold Water Gorge fell silent, as if sensing Xiao Ding’s determination and choosing not to resist. The hidden members of the Huangpu family also stepped back. Since the mysterious figure in the forbidden ground didn’t intervene further, they dared not say anything.
“Third sister, fourth brother, stay outside and keep watch. If anything happens, come in immediately to support me. I have a strange feeling about this place.”
Xiao Ding spoke cautiously. He couldn’t let Li Xuan and Yu Yiren follow him into danger, as all three of them could end up in trouble. Only by maximizing their strength could they prevent unexpected situations.
The two nodded in agreement. At this moment, this was the most appropriate course of action. The Cold Water Gorge was filled with strangeness, and if the lost formation truly existed within this forbidden ground, there might be even more unforeseen circumstances.
A shadow quickly disappeared from the spot, indicating that Xiao Ding had entered the Cold Water Gorge. Li Xuan and Yu Yiren became extremely vigilant, ready to act at any moment if anything unusual happened within the gorge.
Deep within the Cold Water Gorge, in the stone chamber that Xiao Yufan had once visited…
The elder slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He could sense an aura getting closer and closer to his location.
“After being used for so long, you’re still so persistent. I don’t know if you’re too foolish or just pretending to be clueless.”
Muttering softly, the elder shook his head helplessly. The hidden martial world was already chaotic enough, and these people were still meddling. He couldn’t understand what they were thinking, working so hard as someone else’s pawn.
The forces that could enter the ranks of the hidden families’ peak and the Guardian Temple were all inherited from the previous martial era. Xiao Ding and his siblings were searching for a formation that could return them to their original world, but in this world, there were others who were also desperately searching for something.
Something that could allow them to leave this world…
“Since you’ve already come this far, why don’t you show yourself? Are you afraid that what you’re looking for isn’t here after all?”
Looking up at the long, dark passage outside the stone chamber, the elder smiled. He had been sensing Xiao Ding’s aura, which had abruptly stopped at the closest point. It was obvious—he had arrived.
“Your senses are quite sharp. Your strength must be on par with some of the old fellows from the Guardian Temple. I never expected the forbidden ground of the Huangpu family to hide someone so terrifying!”
Xiao Ding slowly emerged from the shadows, his brow furrowing as he observed the elder’s calm demeanor. A master, an absolute master. Even under the pressure of his mid-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm aura, the elder remained unfazed.
“The hidden martial world of China has far more experts than you can imagine. You still overestimate your own strength. However, I admire your composure. Aren’t you afraid I might keep you here?”
Although the elder didn’t show much emotion, his presence was naturally imposing. Facing Xiao Ding, who was at the mid-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm, he didn’t feel the slightest bit of pressure!
It was worth noting that the Heavenly Spirit Realm was above the Spirit Communication Realm. Such a powerhouse stood at the pinnacle of the pyramid, even transcending the ranks of internal energy experts. The elder’s calmness was enough to prove his transcendent strength.
The three siblings’ strength was considered peak-level in the hidden martial world, but what truly made the elder wary was likely only their eldest brother, Luo Lou. This was also the reason he hadn’t acted earlier.
“The fact that you can speak to me so calmly tells me you won’t act. You must have reservations, after all, you’re not alone.”
After a brief moment of surprise, Xiao Ding slowly regained his composure. The sense of danger he felt from this person was no less than that of the transcendent figures from the Guardian Temple. To say he wasn’t worried at all would be a lie.
But the only thing worth being grateful for was that this person wouldn’t act, because behind him stood the entire Huangpu family…
“Hehe, although the three of you together are formidable, if you dare to make a move, I assure you—keeping you here won’t be difficult at all!”
The Grand Elder paid no mind to the empty threat. His calm tone, however, caused Li Xuan’s eye to twitch. Someone who dared claim he could detain him even amidst the combined strength of three experts—just how powerful was this figure hidden within the Cold Water Gully?
The atmosphere grew tense. The sheer pressure alone was enough to freeze the three of them in place. The members of the hidden Huangpu Clan couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed today they might avoid a deadly confrontation—they would never allow outsiders to enter their sacred ground.
“I admire your courage, but today, no matter what, we must get to the bottom of this. Even when our fourth brother attacked, you didn’t show yourself. I suspect you must be under severe restrictions.”
Finally, Xiao Ding made his decision. He had finally caught a trace of the lost formation they had been seeking—how could he possibly let this opportunity slip away, no matter how strong the opponent inside the Cold Water Gully might be?
The Cold Water Gully fell silent again, as if sensing Xiao Ding’s determination, the resistance seemed to fade. The members of the hidden Huangpu Clan took a half-step back. Since the mysterious figure within the forbidden ground no longer opposed them, they dared not speak further.
“Third sister, fourth brother, you two stay outside and keep watch. If anything happens, rush in immediately to back me up. I have a strange feeling about this place.”
Xiao Ding spoke cautiously. He couldn’t allow Li Xuan and Yu Yiren to follow him into danger—doing so might put all three of them at risk. Only by ensuring one side remained strong could they prepare for any unexpected circumstances.
Both nodded in agreement. At this moment, this was the most reasonable course of action. The Cold Water Gully exuded an eerie atmosphere, and if the lost formation truly existed within this forbidden ground, there could be even more unforeseen dangers ahead.
In a flash, a blurred figure vanished from sight—Xiao Ding had already entered the Cold Water Gully. Immediately afterward, Li Xuan and Yu Yiren became extremely vigilant. At the slightest sound from within the Gully, they would attack without hesitation.
At this moment, deep within the Cold Water Gully, in the very stone chamber where Xiao Yufan had once stood…
The Grand Elder slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile curling his lips. He could sense an approaching presence drawing closer and closer.
“After being used for so long, you still remain so persistent. I wonder—are you truly that foolish, or have you simply been pretending to be clueless all along?”
He murmured softly, shaking his head in resignation. The hidden martial arts world was already chaotic enough, yet these outsiders insisted on meddling. He couldn’t understand what they were thinking—acting like tools for others with such enthusiasm.
Any faction that had risen to the level of a hidden clan or guardian temple had been passed down from the previous martial arts era. While Xiao Ding and his companions sought a formation that could return them to their original world, there were others in this world who were also desperately searching for something.
Something that could allow them to leave this world…
“Now that you’ve come all this way, why hide in the shadows? Are you afraid there’s nothing here that you seek?”
The Grand Elder chuckled, gazing toward the long, dark corridor beyond the stone chamber. He could feel Xiao Ding’s presence stop abruptly at a very close distance—it didn’t take much thought to realize he had already arrived.
“Your senses are indeed sharp. Your strength must rival those elders of the guardian temples. I never imagined that within the forbidden grounds of the hidden Huangpu Clan, there would be someone as terrifying as you.”
Xiao Ding was the closest to the entrance of the Cold Water Gorge, so he was the first to sense the overwhelming aura emanating from within. Hidden within the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family was a master, one who could rival him in strength!
“Who are you…?”
Frowning slightly, Xiao Ding took a step back. Though he was a proud man, he didn’t believe they were invincible in this world. At the very least, the person inside the Cold Water Gorge gave him a sense of danger.
“You three siblings have barged into the Huangpu family’s territory, yet you ask me who I am? Don’t you find that a bit ridiculous?”
A deep voice echoed once more, this time clearly heard by the many hidden experts of the Huangpu family. They felt an inexplicable excitement, as they had never known that such a powerful figure resided within the Cold Water Gorge.
“Since you know my elder brother’s name, you must also know what we seek. If I’m not mistaken, this forbidden ground holds what we desire. If…”
“This is the forbidden ground of the Huangpu family. How could it possibly contain what you seek? So, please leave!”
Before Xiao Ding could finish, the voice interrupted him. It was absurd to think that one could simply barge into another family’s forbidden grounds, especially after Li Xuan had injured someone, angering the elder within the Cold Water Gorge.
“Old man, don’t think you can talk to my second brother like this just by playing tricks. If you don’t dare to come out of the Cold Water Gorge, we’ll start a massacre!”
Li Xuan’s temper was naturally short, and upon hearing the elder’s voice, he couldn’t help but sneer, seemingly unimpressed by the aura that could crush even a peak innate realm expert.
“Haha, though the three of you are strong together, if you dare to make a move, it won’t be difficult to keep you here.”
The elder paid no heed to such a trivial threat, but his calm tone made Li Xuan’s eye twitch slightly. To be confident in keeping him here even when facing the three siblings together—just how strong was this expert in the Cold Water Gorge?
The atmosphere grew tense, and the sheer aura alone was enough to intimidate the three siblings. The hidden members of the Huangpu family breathed a sigh of relief, as it seemed they could avoid a deadly battle today. They would never allow anyone to intrude into their forbidden grounds.
“I admire your courage, but today we must uncover the truth. Even when my fourth brother made a move, you didn’t appear. You must be under significant restrictions, right?”
Finally, Xiao Ding made his decision. He had finally found a clue about the lost formation, and he couldn’t let this opportunity slip away. No matter how strong the person in the Cold Water Gorge was, he would proceed.
The Cold Water Gorge fell silent, as if sensing Xiao Ding’s determination and choosing not to resist. The hidden members of the Huangpu family also stepped back, as the mysterious figure in the forbidden grounds had not intervened further, and they dared not say anything.
“Third sister, fourth brother, stay outside and keep watch. If anything happens, come in immediately to support me. I have a strange feeling about this place.”
Xiao Ding spoke cautiously. He couldn’t let Li Xuan and Yu Yiren follow him into danger, as all three of them might end up in trouble. Only by maximizing their strength could they prevent any unexpected situations.
The two nodded in agreement. At this moment, this was the most appropriate course of action. The Cold Water Gorge was filled with strangeness, and if the lost formation truly existed within this forbidden ground, there might be even more unforeseen circumstances.
A shadow quickly disappeared from the spot, indicating that Xiao Ding had entered the Cold Water Gorge. Li Xuan and Yu Yiren became extremely vigilant, ready to act without hesitation at any sign of movement from within.
Deep within the Cold Water Gorge, in the stone chamber where Xiao Yufan had once been…
The elder slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He could sense an aura drawing closer to his location.
“After being used for so long, you’re still so persistent. I don’t know if you’re foolish or just pretending to be oblivious.”
Muttering to himself, the elder shook his head helplessly. The hidden martial world was already chaotic enough, and these people were adding to the mess. He couldn’t understand what they were thinking, working so hard to be someone else’s pawn.
Those who could enter the ranks of the hidden families’ peak and the Guardian Temple were all forces inherited from the previous martial era. Xiao Ding and his siblings were searching for a formation that could return them to their original world, but in this world, there were others who were also desperately searching for something.
Something that could allow them to leave this world…
“Since you’ve already come this far, why don’t you show yourself? Are you afraid that what you seek isn’t here?”
Looking up at the long, dark passage outside the stone chamber, the elder smiled. He had been sensing Xiao Ding’s aura, which had suddenly stopped at the closest point. It was clear that he had arrived.
“Your senses are quite sharp. Your strength must be on par with some of the old fellows from the Guardian Temple. I never expected the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family to hide someone so terrifying!”
Xiao Ding slowly emerged from the shadows, his brow furrowing as he observed the elder’s calm demeanor. This was a true master, someone who remained unfazed even under the pressure of his mid-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm aura.
“The hidden martial world of China has far more experts than you can imagine. You overestimate your own strength. However, I admire your composure. Aren’t you afraid I might keep you here?”
Though the elder didn’t show much emotion, his presence was commanding. Facing Xiao Ding, who was at the mid-stage Heavenly Spirit Realm, he didn’t feel the slightest pressure!
It was worth noting that the Heavenly Spirit Realm was above the Spiritual Realm, placing such experts at the pinnacle of the pyramid, even transcending the ranks of internal energy masters. The elder’s calmness was a testament to his extraordinary strength.
Among the hidden martial world, the three siblings were considered peak experts, but the only one the elder truly feared was their eldest brother, Luo Lou. This was also the reason he hadn’t made a move earlier.
“The fact that you can speak to me so calmly tells me you won’t act. You must have some reservations, after all, you’re not alone.”
After a brief moment of surprise, Xiao Ding slowly regained his composure. The sense of danger he felt from this person was no less than that of the transcendent figures from the Guardian Temple. To say he wasn’t worried would be a lie.
But the only saving grace was that this person wouldn’t act, as he had the entire Huangpu family behind him…
“Huaxia’s hidden martial arts world holds countless experts beyond your imagination. You overestimate your strength far too much. However, I must admit, I admire your calmness. Aren’t you afraid I might leave you here?”
Xiao Ding was the closest to the entrance of the Cold Water Gorge, so he was the first to sense the overwhelming aura. Hidden within the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family was a master, one who could rival him!
“Who are you…”
Frowning slightly, Xiao Ding took a step back. He was a proud man, but he didn’t believe they were invincible in this world. At least, the person inside the Cold Water Gorge gave him a sense of danger.
“You three siblings have trespassed into the Huangpu family’s territory, yet you ask who I am. Don’t you find that a bit ridiculous?”
A deep voice echoed again, this time clearly heard by the many hidden experts of the Huangpu family. They felt an inexplicable excitement, as they had never known that such a powerful figure resided in the Cold Water Gorge.
“Since you know my elder brother’s name, you must also know what we’re after. If I’m not mistaken, this forbidden ground holds what we seek. If…”
“This is the forbidden ground of the Huangpu family. How could it possibly contain what you’re looking for? So, please leave!”
Before Xiao Ding could finish, the voice interrupted him. It was a joke to think that one could simply barge into another family’s forbidden grounds, especially after Li Xuan had already provoked the elder within the Cold Water Gorge.
“Old man, don’t think you can talk to my second brother like that just by playing tricks. If you don’t dare to come out of this Cold Water Gorge, we’ll start a massacre!”
Li Xuan, who had a short temper, couldn’t help but sneer at the elder’s voice, seemingly unimpressed by the aura that could crush even the strongest of experts.
“Haha, although the three of you are strong together, if you dare to act, leaving you behind won’t be difficult.”
The elder paid no heed to such a trivial threat, but his calm tone made Li Xuan’s eye twitch. The confidence to single him out among the three siblings—just how strong was this expert in the Cold Water Gorge?
The atmosphere grew tense. The sheer aura alone was enough to intimidate the three siblings, and the hidden members of the Huangpu family breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed they could avoid a deadly battle today, as they would never allow anyone to trespass into their forbidden grounds.
“I admire your courage, but today we must get to the bottom of this. Even when my fourth brother acted, you didn’t show yourself. You must be under significant restrictions, right?”
Finally, Xiao Ding made his decision. Having found a clue about the lost formation, he couldn’t let this opportunity slip away. No matter how strong the person in the Cold Water Gorge was, he would proceed.
The Cold Water Gorge fell silent, as if sensing Xiao Ding’s resolve and choosing not to resist. The hidden members of the Huangpu family also stepped back. Since the mysterious figure in the forbidden grounds didn’t intervene further, they dared not say anything.
“Third sister, fourth brother, stay outside and keep watch. If anything happens, come in immediately to support me. I have a strange feeling about this place.”
Xiao Ding spoke cautiously. He couldn’t let Li Xuan and Yu Yiren follow him into danger, as all three of them might end up in trouble. Only by maximizing their strength could they prevent unexpected situations.
The two nodded. At this moment, this was the most appropriate course of action. The Cold Water Gorge was filled with eerie signs, and if the lost formation truly existed within this forbidden ground, there might be even more unforeseen events.
A shadow quickly disappeared from the spot, indicating that Xiao Ding had entered the Cold Water Gorge. Li Xuan and Yu Yiren became extremely vigilant, ready to act at any moment if anything unusual occurred within the gorge.
Deep within the Cold Water Gorge, in the stone chamber where Xiao Yufan had once been…
The elder slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He could sense an aura getting closer and closer to his location.
“After being used for so long, you’re still so persistent. I don’t know if you’re just foolish or pretending to be oblivious.”
Muttering to himself, the elder shook his head helplessly. The hidden martial world was already chaotic enough, and these people were adding to the mess. He couldn’t understand what they were thinking, being so eager to be someone else’s pawn.
Those who could enter the ranks of the hidden families and the Guardian Temple were all forces passed down from the previous martial era. Xiao Ding and his siblings were searching for a formation to return to their original world, but in this world, there were others who were also desperately searching for something.
Something that could allow them to leave this world…
“Since you’ve already come this far, why not show yourself? Are you afraid that what you’re looking for isn’t here?”
Looking up at the long, dark passage outside the stone chamber, the elder smiled. He had been sensing Xiao Ding’s aura, which had suddenly stopped very close to him. It was obvious that he had arrived.
“Your senses are quite sharp. Your strength must be on par with some of the old masters of the Guardian Temple. I never expected the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family to hide someone so formidable!”
Xiao Ding slowly emerged from the shadows, his brow furrowing as he observed the elder’s calm demeanor. This was a true master, someone who remained unfazed even under the pressure of his mid-tier Heavenly Spirit Realm aura.
“The hidden martial world of China has more experts than you can imagine. You overestimate your own strength. But I admire your composure. Aren’t you afraid I might keep you here?”
Though the elder didn’t show much emotion, his presence was commanding. Facing Xiao Ding, who was at the mid-tier Heavenly Spirit Realm, he felt no pressure at all!
It was worth noting that the Heavenly Spirit Realm was above the Spiritual Realm. Such experts stood at the pinnacle of the pyramid, even transcending the ranks of internal energy masters. The elder’s calmness was a testament to his extraordinary strength.
Among the hidden martial world, the three siblings were considered top-tier experts, but the only one the elder truly feared was their eldest brother, Luo Lou. This was also the reason he hadn’t acted earlier.
“Since you’re speaking to me so calmly, I know you won’t act. You must have some reservations, after all, you’re not alone.”
After a brief moment of surprise, Xiao Ding regained his composure. The sense of danger he felt from this person was no less than that of the transcendent elders of the Guardian Temple. To say he wasn’t worried would be a lie.
But the only silver lining was that this person wouldn’t act, because behind him stood the entire Huangpu family…
Xiao Ding was the closest to the entrance of the Cold Water Gorge, so he was the first to sense the overwhelming, domineering aura. There was a master hidden in the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family, and this master was someone who could rival him!
“Who are you, sir…”
Frowning slightly, Xiao Ding took a step back. He was a proud man, but he didn’t believe they were invincible in this world. At the very least, the person inside the Cold Water Gorge gave him a sense of danger.
“You three siblings have trespassed into the Huangpu family’s territory, and now you ask who I am? Don’t you find that a bit ridiculous?”
A deep voice echoed again, this time clearly heard by the many hidden experts of the Huangpu family. They felt an inexplicable excitement, as they had never known that such a powerful figure resided in the Cold Water Gorge.
“Since you know my elder brother’s name, you must also know what we’re after. If I’m not mistaken, this forbidden ground holds what we seek. If…”
“This is the forbidden ground of the Huangpu family. How could it possibly contain what you’re looking for? So, please leave!”
Before Xiao Ding could finish, the voice interrupted him. It was a joke to think that one could simply barge into another family’s forbidden grounds, especially after Li Xuan had already provoked the elder in the Cold Water Gorge by injuring someone.
“Old man, don’t think you can talk to my second brother like this just by playing tricks. If you don’t dare to come out of this Cold Water Gorge, we’ll start slaughtering!”
Li Xuan’s temper was naturally short, and hearing the elder’s voice, he couldn’t help but snort coldly, seemingly unimpressed by the aura that could crush even a peak innate realm expert.
“Haha, although the three of you are strong when united, if you dare to make a move, it won’t be difficult to leave you behind!”
The elder didn’t take such a trivial threat seriously, but his calm tone made Li Xuan’s eye twitch slightly. The confidence to leave him behind even when facing the combined strength of the three siblings—just how strong was this expert in the Cold Water Gorge?
The atmosphere grew tense. The sheer aura alone was enough to intimidate the three siblings, and the hidden members of the Huangpu family breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed they could avoid a deadly battle today, as they would never allow anyone to trespass into their forbidden grounds.
“I admire your courage, sir, but today we must get to the bottom of this. Even when my fourth brother made a move, you didn’t appear, which suggests you’re under significant restrictions!”
Finally, Xiao Ding made his decision. He had finally found a clue about the lost formation, and he couldn’t let this opportunity slip away. No matter how strong the person in the Cold Water Gorge was, he would proceed.
The Cold Water Gorge fell silent, as if sensing Xiao Ding’s determination and choosing not to resist. The hidden members of the Huangpu family also stepped back. Since the mysterious figure in the forbidden grounds didn’t intervene further, they dared not say anything.
“Third sister, fourth brother, you stay outside and keep watch. If anything happens, come in immediately to support me. I have a strange feeling about this place.”
Xiao Ding spoke cautiously. He couldn’t let Li Xuan and Yu Yiren follow him into danger, as all three of them could end up in trouble. Only by maximizing their strength could they prevent unexpected situations.
The two nodded in agreement. At this moment, this was the most appropriate course of action. The Cold Water Gorge was filled with strangeness, and if the lost formation truly existed in this forbidden ground, there might be even more unforeseen circumstances.
A shadow quickly disappeared from the spot, indicating that Xiao Ding had entered the Cold Water Gorge. Li Xuan and Yu Yiren became extremely vigilant, ready to act at any moment if any disturbance came from within.
Meanwhile, deep within the Cold Water Gorge, in the stone chamber where Xiao Yufan had once been…
The elder slowly opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips. He could sense a presence getting closer and closer to his location.
“After being used for so long, you’re still so persistent. I don’t know if you’re too foolish or just pretending to be oblivious.”
Muttering to himself, the elder shook his head helplessly. The hidden martial world was already chaotic enough, and now these people were meddling in it. He couldn’t fathom what they were thinking, acting as someone else’s pawn with such fervor.
Those who could enter the ranks of the hidden families’ peak and the Guardian Temple were all forces inherited from the previous martial era. Xiao Ding and his siblings were searching for a formation that could return them to their original world, but in this world, there were others who were also desperately searching for something.
Something that could allow them to leave this world…
“Since you’ve already come this far, why don’t you show yourself? Are you afraid that what you seek isn’t here after all?”
Looking up at the long, dark passage outside the stone chamber, the elder chuckled. He had been sensing Xiao Ding’s presence, and it had abruptly stopped at the closest point. It was clear that he had arrived.
“Your senses are quite sharp. Your strength must be on par with some of the old fellows from the Guardian Temple. I never expected the forbidden grounds of the Huangpu family to hide someone so terrifying!”
Xiao Ding slowly emerged from the shadows, his brow furrowing as he observed the elder’s calm demeanor. This was a true master, someone who remained unfazed even under the pressure of his mid-tier Heavenly Spirit Realm aura.
“The hidden martial world of China has more experts than you can imagine. You overestimate your own strength. However, I admire your composure. Aren’t you afraid I might keep you here?”
Though the elder didn’t show much emotion, his authority was undeniable. Facing Xiao Ding, who was at the mid-tier Heavenly Spirit Realm, he didn’t feel the slightest bit of pressure!
It was worth noting that the Heavenly Spirit Realm was above the Spirit Communication Realm. Such a powerhouse stood at the pinnacle of the pyramid, even transcending the ranks of internal energy experts. The elder’s calmness was proof of his transcendent strength.
The three siblings were considered peak experts in the hidden martial world, but the only one the elder truly feared was their eldest brother, Luo Lou. This was also the reason he hadn’t made a move earlier.
“The fact that you can speak to me so calmly tells me you won’t take action. You must have reservations, after all, you’re not alone.”
After a brief moment of surprise, Xiao Ding slowly regained his composure. The aura of danger he sensed from this person was no less than that of the transcendent figures from the Guardian Temple. To say he wasn’t worried would be a lie.
But the only silver lining was that this person wouldn’t act, because behind him stood the entire Huangpu family…
The three siblings were undoubtedly among the strongest in the hidden martial arts world, but the only one who truly gave the Grand Elder pause was their eldest brother, Luo Lou. That was also why he had hesitated to act at the beginning.
“You are speaking to me so calmly, so I know you won’t attack. You must have some concerns, don’t you? After all, you’re not alone.”
After a brief moment of surprise, Xiao Ding regained his composure. The danger he sensed from this man was no weaker than those ancient experts of the guardian temples. He wouldn’t even believe himself if he claimed he felt no concern.
But the one fortunate thing was—he wouldn’t make a move, because behind this man stood the entire hidden Huangpu Clan…
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