Only after Cheng Ying left did the three supreme experts of Tianmeng slowly regain their composure, the lingering astonishment on their faces revealing the emotional turbulence deep within their hearts…
“It turns out there really is an Qingling Clan behind the Qingling Hall. It seems some old ancient elders can’t wait anymore. Since those four individuals arrived in this world, they have become even more convinced that those who left during the previous ancient martial cultivation era exist in a parallel world with us!”
Still wearing a calm and composed expression, Sage Master Yichen spoke with unusual gravity. Anything capable of drawing his attention must be of utmost importance. The appearance of the Qingling Clan would undoubtedly stir massive ripples throughout the entire ancient martial world.
Decades ago, a powerful figure emerged from a faction roughly equivalent in status to the Qingling Clan. His purpose was to uncover the secret hidden within the once-mighty warrior Xue Hanzi. The final outcome remains unknown to this day, but one thing was certain—they were searching for something.
Therefore, whenever someone emerged from these ancient forces, it would cause a significant disturbance. The Qingling Clan’s appearance likely signified something far from simple.
“Would those ancient elders, whose age rivals death itself, truly provoke another conflict within the ancient martial world for their own selfish desires? If so, the catastrophe from centuries ago might soon repeat itself!”
Old Master Situ sighed. When he mentioned the past calamity, his voice wavered slightly. Although he had not personally experienced those events, merely hearing the stories was enough to glimpse the horrors that had transpired.
“At their level of cultivation, if they cannot advance further, they can only await death. After working so hard for so long, how could they possibly give up easily?” Gu Xiyen, the Dragon Crone, spoke softly, her tone laced with mockery.
Among the three supreme experts of Tianmeng, the Dragon Crone possessed slightly superior strength. She spoke without hesitation—few dared to mock those ancient elders so openly.
“But how easily can that next step be crossed? For centuries, not a single person has broken through in the entire ancient martial world. This clearly shows how insurmountable that threshold truly is!”
Shaking his head helplessly, Old Master Situ exchanged glances with the Dragon Crone. He then coughed dryly, knowing few in Tianmeng were aware that the Dragon Crone remained in Tianmeng because of Situ Lingyu.
“And you—where exactly do you stand now?”
Gu Xiyen asked again. The eyes of Wu Feng and Yichen gleamed with unusual interest. Even among the three supreme experts of Tianmeng, none truly knew the real strength of their mysterious sect leader.
“Let’s say I’m at the threshold of the Return Spirit Realm for now…”
After a moment’s thought, Old Master Situ replied casually. The three of them simultaneously widened their eyes and mouths in shock, their expressions even more stunned than when they learned Cheng Ying belonged to the Qingling Clan!
The Threshold of the Return Spirit Realm—this was a level even Heaven Spirit Realm peak experts could only dream of reaching. If the Guardianship Divine Hall knew this, their expressions would likely be even more exaggerated. After all, even the head of the Eastern Holy Temple might not have reached such a height.
“There’s no need to be so shocked. I’ve already touched the threshold of the Return Spirit Realm. I believe I’ll soon take the next step. Once I enter the Return Spirit Realm, even those ancient elders won’t intimidate me in the least!”
Old Master Situ hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from the three. Indeed, possessing the strength of the Threshold of the Return Spirit Realm was truly shocking.
“No wonder those ancient elders believed you possessed something they desired!” said Heavy Sword Wu Feng.
“They carry too many distractions, which is why their cultivation stagnates—it’s no one else’s fault. If they could rid themselves of such thoughts, unexpected breakthroughs might occur. I just wonder which faction it was back then that attempted to harm me!”
A flash of cold light flickered across his eyes as Old Master Situ slightly narrowed his gaze. The decline of the Situ family had been tied to those individuals, but there was definitely someone pulling the strings behind the scenes—someone whose goal was likely himself…
The three supreme experts exchanged glances, silently thinking that Old Master Situ truly spoke like someone who had nothing to worry about. Now that he had reached the Threshold of the Return Spirit Realm, naturally he could no longer understand the desperation of those whose feet were already halfway in the grave.
Previously, Old Master Situ had never revealed his true strength. If he had fought at full power, even formidable forces like the Eastern Holy Temple and the Nine Palaces might not have dared provoke Tianmeng recklessly.
After all, among Tianmeng’s three supreme experts, even the weakest stood at the early Heaven Spirit Realm. Looking across the entire Guardianship Divine Hall, few possessed such terrifying strength…
Just then, Old Master Situ suddenly received a message from the hidden Huangpu Clan—an alarming report. Those four individuals had appeared within the hidden Huangpu Clan, instantly triggering a sense of pressure among the three supreme experts.
“Master, those people have finally reappeared after hiding for so long. But the question is, are we really going to move against them?”
For the first time, Heavy Sword Wu Feng genuinely felt an oppressive force deep within his soul. This sensation made his chest feel heavy. A supreme expert at the Threshold of the Return Spirit Realm was indeed no ordinary force.
“Having been manipulated for so long without realizing it—whether they’re truly foolish or just pretending, I can’t tell!”
Suppressing his anger, Old Master Situ gazed toward the northwest, lost in thought. Regardless of who had manipulated those fools, the downfall of the hidden Situ family was undeniably tied to them. Thus, those individuals were even more despicable than the hidden Guo family.
But now, only three of them appeared within the hidden Huangpu Clan, which meant their leader was still in seclusion. After this retreat, no one could predict what level he might reach.
“Their purpose is the same as those old men’s. Using them as pawns brings many advantages, at least keeping them hidden in the shadows, unknown to others.”
“There will come a day when even they can no longer restrain themselves. Once these pawns become useless, they will inevitably reveal themselves, exposing their ambitions for all to see!”
Since Old Huangpu had ultimately chosen to spare those individuals, Situ Lingyu naturally understood his hidden intentions. Yet he remained curious—given the hidden Huangpu Clan’s strength, even those three should have been no match.
Thinking this, Situ Lingyu recalled the Grand Elder hidden within the Cold Water Ravine of the hidden Huangpu Clan. It was likely that old man who had acted this time. Otherwise, those three wouldn’t have been so easily dealt with.
No wonder those fellows had dared attack the hidden Lei family and the hidden Situ family, yet avoided the hidden Huangpu Clan at all costs…
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