The Hidden Ancient Martial World has become turbulent due to the appearance of a mysterious place…
If it weren’t for the restraint imposed by the Qianling and Guling tribes, the Xueling and Hunling tribes would have already unleashed a bloodbath. However, although the two tribes now appear extremely calm, everyone knows this is merely the quiet before the storm.
“Master, I’ve located the exact position of Luo Lou and the others!”
Inside the study, Sage Hand Yi Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, slowly informing Old Master Situ.
“What? He’s not hiding anymore?”
Old Master Situ gazed at the rice paper beneath his brush and sighed regretfully. It seemed he still couldn’t completely detach himself from worldly affairs; otherwise, he wouldn’t have felt a bit distracted upon hearing news of Luo Lou.
“The four of them are merely pawns of the Xueling tribe. Whether they hide or not makes little difference to them.”
Old Madam Long Po Gu Xiyen spoke with disdain toward Xiao Ding and the others, curling her lips in contempt.
“That’s true, but since they dared to show themselves, it’s time we dealt with this nuisance. We didn’t act earlier simply because we were waiting for the right opportunity. Now, it’s time for them to leave this world!”
A flash of cold light passed fleetingly. Although Old Master Situ wore a smile, even experts like Sage Hand Yi Chen and Old Madam Long Po Gu Xiyen felt a chill run down their spines.
It had been a long time since the old master reached the Half-Step Return Spirit Realm. His current strength was likely even more terrifying.
The northwestern snow mountains were desolate and uninhabited, but for some hermit cultivators, this place was undoubtedly an ideal spot for quiet cultivation. When the four of them first arrived in this world, they chose this location as their base, which indeed proved to be a wise decision.
“Big Brother told us a few days ago that he would break through his retreat, yet he still hasn’t shown up. Could something have gone wrong?”
Li Xuan recalled how their eldest brother had suddenly sent word a few days prior about leaving his retreat, yet had not appeared recently. Feeling puzzled, he decided to ask Xiao Ding, who was closer to their eldest brother.
“How could anything go wrong? Big Brother just has some matters to handle and hasn’t come out to meet us yet!”
Xiao Ding’s smile remained calm and composed, though when he looked at Li Xuan, his eyes flickered with a trace of coldness. Although he wasn’t particularly skilled at scheming, he wasn’t foolish either. He was well aware of what his fourth younger brother had been up to since arriving in this world.
“Oh, so that’s it. I was worried about Big Brother for nothing!”
Li Xuan didn’t notice Xiao Ding’s subtle gaze and simply shook his head with a smile. However, when his eyes shifted toward Yu Yiren, a glimmer of greed flickered in them…
Once Big Brother emerged from retreat, he would have even fewer opportunities to be with this woman. Why couldn’t he earn her love despite all he had done?
“Hehe, I’m sure Big Brother will be very pleased to hear your concern. However, the northwestern snow mountains might not be as quiet as you think!”
Xiao Ding tried to keep his tone even, though the cold chuckle in his heart was audible only to himself. As he spoke, he clearly noticed Li Xuan’s eyelid twitch slightly.
“Big Brother rarely goes out, so how would he know whether the mountains are quiet or not? If there’s any disturbance, it’s probably just some wild beasts!”
Forced laughter barely concealed the tension in Li Xuan’s voice. His smile stiffened slightly, as if he had guessed something. Could Xiao Ding have found out about his plan? That shouldn’t be possible—he had plotted this for a long time.
“Indeed, just some wild beasts—those heartless bastards who devour people without leaving a bone behind!”
Before Xiao Ding could speak again, the three of them simultaneously sensed an overwhelming pressure. In an instant, a figure had appeared before them…
This middle-aged man was even more handsome than Li Xuan, exuding a kind of aura that stirred an instinctive urge to kneel in reverence. He was Luo Lou, the eldest among the four!
After several years in retreat, Luo Lou had finally broken through the barrier of the Heaven Spirit Peak and stepped into the Half-Step Return Spirit Realm. In this world, there were only a handful of people capable of rivaling him.
Upon appearing, Luo Lou fixed his gaze directly on Li Xuan. His voice was extremely cold, indicating he had already decided to kill. His fourth younger brother had colluded with members of the Xueling and Hunling tribes, plotting to kill him before his powers were fully stabilized!
But how could he possibly allow such people to get their way?
At the moment he emerged from retreat, he had already slaughtered all the experts from the Xueling and Hunling tribes. Their willingness to serve as pawns had been driven by the same goal as those tribes: to locate the formation that connected to another world.
But Luo Lou was no fool—never would he allow himself to be used and then discarded.
“Don’t bother looking. Those people you’re waiting for will never appear again!”
Luo Lou could sense Li Xuan’s obvious panic the moment he appeared. Li’s eyes darted toward several directions, but soon he was left disappointed.
At this moment, Luo Lou had completely lost his patience. His former brother had plotted to kill him for personal gain—how could he possibly show mercy now?
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