The newcomer was none other than Boundless Lord.
Seeing Boundless Lord, Ye Xuan was stunned.
Why was this guy here?
Upon seeing Ye Xuan, Boundless Lord was equally shocked.
What was the Backer King doing here?
Behind Boundless, Divine Being and Monk Wu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with confusion.
At this moment, Wei Lan glanced at Boundless and asked, “Young Master Ye, is this your friend?”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “No.”
He and Boundless Lord were definitely not friends.
Boundless Lord glanced at Ye Xuan and said, “Let’s go.”
With that, he turned to leave.
Divine Being and Monk Wu hurriedly followed.
Ye Xuan watched the three depart, his brows slightly furrowed, puzzled. What was that guy doing here?
Was he also after the Ancient Pill Sect?
At this moment, Wei Lan suddenly said, “Let’s go.”
She started walking forward.
Ye Xuan and Dan Chen followed.
Soon, the three arrived before a dilapidated gate, consisting only of two broken stone pillars.
A small crowd had already gathered there.
Seeing Wei Lan approach, a man stepped forward, smiling. “Your Highness Lan.”
Wei Lan smiled. “Brother Chu Feng, it’s been a while.”
Chu Feng smiled faintly. “Indeed. It’s been decades since we last parted.”
He glanced at the group behind him and smiled. “This secret realm is extremely dangerous. Shall we travel together?”
Wei Lan considered for a moment and nodded. “Alright.”
Chu Feng glanced at Ye Xuan but said nothing.
Wei Lan smiled. “Brother Ye, Miss Dan Chen, let me introduce you. This is Brother Chu Feng from the Mortal Sect, the current young sect master.”
Mortal Sect.
Ye Xuan smiled without speaking.
Chu Feng smiled. “Young Master Ye, there was a slight misunderstanding between our Mortal Sect and you before. Fortunately, it’s been resolved.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Indeed.”
Chu Feng was about to say more when Wei Lan suddenly looked aside, smiling. “This must be someone from the Galaxy Alliance.”
Galaxy Alliance.
Everyone turned to look. Not far away, a man approached slowly.
He wore a loose, ornate robe with a sword at his waist.
Clearly, he was a sword cultivator.
Galaxy Alliance.
It must be said, the Galaxy Alliance members were a unique presence in the Mortal Realm, seen as outsiders by its inhabitants.
The sword cultivator glanced at Wei Lan and her companions, his gaze settling on Dan Chen. “The Galaxy Alliance is your best choice.”
Dan Chen smiled but said nothing.
The man continued, “We’re from the same place. We should stick together.”
Dan Chen paused, then said, “I’ll think about it.”
She didn’t outright refuse.
As an alchemist, she couldn’t afford to offend either side.
The man nodded, saying no more, and turned his heated gaze toward the dilapidated hall.
The Ancient Pill Sect.
This sect was no ordinary one. In the ancient times of the Mortal Realm, it was renowned for its wealth.
Rich enough to rival a nation.
Moreover, the sect possessed numerous divine artifacts and countless precious pills.
The three major forces coveted this sect’s wealth.
Wei Lan suddenly smiled. “Everyone who’s supposed to be here is here. Let’s go in.”
The group nodded and headed deeper.
On the other side, Boundless Lord led his group toward the same location but was stopped by an old man.
The old man looked at Boundless Lord. “This place is off-limits to outsiders.”
The ruins had been claimed by Great Wei, the Galaxy Alliance, and the Mortal Sect, naturally barring others.
Boundless Lord glanced at the old man. “Why can’t I enter?”
The old man frowned. “Leave, before I change my mind.”
Boundless Lord raised his hand and slapped.
Smack.
Before the old man could react, he was erased.
Gone.
Boundless Lord’s face was expressionless. “What nonsense?”
He led Monk Wu and Divine Being forward.
At that moment, a terrifying aura surged from the distance.
Soon, a black-robed old man blocked their path again.
The black-robed old man stared at Boundless Lord. “Who are you?”
Boundless Lord’s face remained impassive. “Your father.”
He raised his hand and slapped again.
Boom.
The black-robed old man was instantly killed.
In the distance, Monk Wu asked curiously, “Boundless, what are we doing in this secret realm?”
Boundless replied, “There’s something here that belongs to me. I’m here to take it back.”
Monk Wu was stunned, then asked, “How many years has it been since the Ancient Pill Sect existed?”
Boundless said lightly, “A few million years, perhaps.”
Monk Wu said gravely, “So, Boundless, you’ve lived for millions of years?”
Boundless glanced at Monk Wu. “Add a zero, thank you.”
Monk Wu: “…”
Divine Being hesitated, then asked, “Boundless, what era was yours?”
Boundless paused, then said, “The Boundless Era.”
Both were stunned.
Boundless glanced at them. “Did you think anyone in my era could compare to me?”
They were speechless.
How did this turn into boasting?
Boundless continued, “In my era, I suppressed everyone. I was invincible.”
Divine Being suddenly asked, “Then why did the Master of the Great Dao Pen abandon you?”
Boundless said lightly, “He was poor back then. No one was watching, so he stopped writing.”
The two were puzzled.
Boundless said no more and walked forward.
The two exchanged glances, still confused.
The Master of the Great Dao Pen was poor?
That shouldn’t be.
To the Master of the Great Dao Pen, money was just a number, wasn’t it?
Why would he be poor?
Both were baffled.
Soon, Boundless Lord and his group entered the secret realm.
Monk Wu hesitated, then said, “Backer King…”
Boundless said lightly, “What about the Backer King? Am I afraid of him? Am I?”
Monk Wu glanced at Boundless. “I didn’t say you were afraid of him.”
Boundless’s face was impassive. “We do our thing, he does his. We don’t interfere with each other.”
Monk Wu nodded. “Alright.”
Divine Being suddenly asked, “Boundless, what kind of sect was the Ancient Pill Sect?”
Boundless replied, “A pill-refining sect, extremely wealthy.”
Divine Being was curious. “How were they destroyed?”
Boundless paused, then said, “They provoked someone they shouldn’t have.”
Divine Being and Monk Wu immediately looked at Boundless.
Boundless said lightly, “It wasn’t me. Also, I haven’t done anything heinous. Don’t think of me as a villain.”
Both: “…”
Boundless continued, “They provoked an Ancient Dao Giant, who destroyed them.”
Monk Wu asked curiously, “Ancient Dao Giant?”
Boundless nodded. “Every Ancient Dao Giant has lived at least a hundred million years. They’ve severed all ties and hide in the legendary Void Land.”
Monk Wu frowned. “Hide?”
Boundless nodded slightly. “They’re too powerful, able to sense the Master of the Great Dao Pen, who imposes restrictions on them. If they engage with the outside world, they face many limits, like no reckless killing or slaughter. To avoid these restrictions, they retreat to the Void Land, a grey area where the Master rarely goes, giving them more freedom.”
Monk Wu asked curiously, “This Void Land, even the Master of the Great Dao Pen can’t go there?”
Boundless glanced at Monk Wu. “It’s not that he can’t. He doesn’t want to.”
Monk Wu said gravely, “So, the stronger one is, the more restrictions they face?”
Boundless nodded.
Monk Wu added, “By doing this, isn’t the Master risking widespread resentment?”
Boundless shook his head. “Many have opposed him, but he’s still thriving.”
He looked into the distance. “That ancient giant who destroyed the Ancient Pill Sect paid a heavy price. He was imprisoned here forever, his soul fading bit by bit. After all these years, who knows if he’s still alive?”
Monk Wu said gravely, “Many slaughter frequently but seem fine. Why…”
Boundless glanced at Monk Wu. “It’s all cause and effect. It’s not that there’s no retribution; the time just hasn’t come.”
As they spoke, the three reached a grand hall where Ye Xuan and the others were.
Seeing Boundless and his group, Wei Lan and the others flashed with surprise.
After all, only members of the three major forces were supposed to enter this place.
Ye Xuan glanced at Boundless Lord and smiled. “Boundless, what are you doing here?”
Boundless said lightly, “What’s it to you?”
Ye Xuan, unfazed, pointed to the grand hall’s gate. “There’s a restriction here. Can you break it?”
Boundless said coolly, “No.”
With that, he stepped aside and sat down.
Break the formation for you?
Dream on.
Ye Xuan was speechless.
He knew Boundless could likely break it. This guy’s strength was terrifying.
Wei Lan glanced at Boundless and asked, “Who is he?”
Boundless closed his eyes, ignoring her.
Wei Lan’s brows furrowed slightly. Ye Xuan suddenly smiled. “Your Highness Lan, don’t provoke this man.”
Wei Lan looked at Ye Xuan. “Why?”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Just trust me.”
Wei Lan was momentarily stunned, her expression turning odd.
At that moment, the grand hall’s gate trembled slightly. A terrifying aura surged from within, and a shadowy figure slowly emerged.
Seeing the figure, Wei Lan’s face grew serious. “This is a pill puppet crafted by the Ancient Pill Sect. Be careful, everyone.”
As her words fell, hundreds of pill puppets appeared around them.
Each puppet was at least at the Divine Path realm.
The leader was an Unknown Realm powerhouse.
Seeing this lineup, the group’s faces turned grim.
Ye Xuan quietly moved to Boundless Lord’s side. Boundless glanced at him. “What?”
Ye Xuan grinned. “It’s safer here.”
Boundless looked at Ye Xuan, then walked to the other side.
Ye Xuan: “…”
