Are You Really the Saint of the Qingshan Sect?

Although the Tiansheng Sect Ancestor had said there was no need to chase, the disciple piloting the spirit boat was still a bit indignant and began to accelerate!

In all his years of piloting spirit boats for the Tiansheng Sect, he had only ever overtaken others; no one had ever dared to overtake him. Even if someone happened to be ahead of them, they would usually slow down on purpose to let the Tiansheng Sect pass!

As for why the Guiyi Sword Sect hadn't overtaken them before... it was because they were poor!

Back then, it was already a miracle if their spirit boat could fly without falling out of the sky! With such insufficient power, how could they possibly overtake a Tiansheng Sect vessel?

Besides, most of the time, they either hitched a ride on someone else's boat or flew on their swords to save spirit stones...

In short, they never had the chance!

“Senior, what exactly is inside this Immortal Ancient Secret Realm?” Lu Ming turned to ask the Sword Lunatic beside him.

He had heard the name “Immortal Ancient Secret Realm” many times, but he still didn't know what was actually in it.

He had asked Ji Chen before, but Ji Chen didn't know either. Bao Duoduo had been hanging around Tiansheng City for a while, but he hadn't gathered any specific details about the secret realm's interior either. He only heard that there were countless great opportunities within...

Hearing Lu Ming’s question, the Sword Lunatic sighed.

“According to those old fogies from the Tiansheng Sect, this Immortal Ancient Secret Realm is a fragment broken off during the Immortal Ancient War. It’s filled with fierce beasts whose consciousness has been corrupted by killing intent, leaving them with nothing but the instinct to slaughter. Of course, there are also countless natural treasures and opportunities...”

Lu Ming frowned. “Why do you say ‘according to the old fogies from the Tiansheng Sect’?”

“Because when the secret realm opened last time, their Ancestor was one of the few who made it out alive...”

Lu Ming was a bit puzzled. “How many people survived that time?”

Hearing this question, the Sword Lunatic looked at Lu Ming with a strange expression. “Are you really the Saint of the Qingshan Sect?”

Lu Ming was taken aback, not understanding why he would ask that. However, he still handed his identity token to the Sword Lunatic.

“Look! It’s the real deal!”

Staring at the token in Lu Ming’s hand, which was engraved with the words “Qingshan Sect,” the Sword Lunatic was momentarily lost in thought. But the look passed in an instant.

“Among those who survived the secret realm that time was the Sect Master of your Qingshan Sect. In fact, it was your Sect Master who saved that old fellow from the Tiansheng Sect during that expedition...”

“It was also shortly after that secret realm closed that the Qingshan Sect disbanded...”

Lu Ming felt a bit awkward. He hadn't expected such a history. The problem was that the Grand Elder hadn't mentioned any of this to him before he left!

Sigh...

Perhaps the Grand Elder and the others didn't know at all. After all, the Qingshan Sect had long since fallen into decline. The Sect Master of that generation had likely been dead for a long time, and those secrets had probably been lost to time.

Besides, the Grand Elder and his peers only had Golden Core stage cultivation; what could they possibly know? It was already a miracle that the Qingshan Sect hadn't been completely wiped out over the years!

At the same time, Lu Ming became very suspicious. Why would the former number one sect of the Xuantian Continent suddenly disband and fall into such a state?

Why would a powerful organization suddenly dissolve? Excluding all impossibilities, only one possibility remained: they had encountered a mortal enemy!

Was the reason the Qingshan Sect had declined to its current state because that enemy had dealt them a fatal blow back then? And what about that enemy now? Were they dead or alive?

It seemed he would have to be careful in the future!

Just then, the Sword Lunatic’s voice rang out again.

“You must be careful once you enter. After all, that old fellow from the Tiansheng Sect isn't trustworthy... Besides, so many years have passed; who knows what has changed inside?”

Lu Ming nodded. “Why is it that only Soul Transformation cultivators can enter this secret realm?”

“According to that old guy, those with higher cultivation will be suppressed by the power of the rules inside, while those with lower cultivation simply can't get in...”

Lu Ming nodded and then shared this information with Wang Defa and the others.

At that moment, the Tiansheng Sect’s spirit boat suddenly surged past them.

“Whoa! Seriously?!”

The Sword Lunatic, who had been about to brag to Lu Ming some more, saw the Tiansheng Sect boat overtake them.

“Lao Liu, overtake them!”

“You got it, Ancestor! Just watch!”

Hua Lao Liu shouted back and increased the output of the giant sword boat.

“Boom boom boom... crack crack crack...”

“Whoosh!”

In an instant, the spirit boat piloted by Hua Lao Liu shot past the Tiansheng Sect vessel.

The Sword Lunatic nodded with satisfaction. A new spirit boat really was easy to use; having money felt great!

The Tiansheng Sect disciple piloting their boat saw this and was stunned. “Heh... this guy actually dares to compete with me in speed?”

Their Tiansheng Sect spirit boat had been refined at a massive cost specifically for performance. Could it really be outrun by the spirit boat of a poor sect?

He immediately increased his own vessel's output as well!

Meanwhile, on the Tiansheng Sect spirit boat, the Tiansheng Sect Ancestor was holding a meeting for the cultivators who were about to enter.

“This time, after you enter the Immortal Ancient Secret Realm, there is a saber located in the center. You must get your hands on it!”

Liu Xingyu, Luo Xiyan, and the others were a bit confused, not understanding what was so special about this saber.

“This saber is an immortal treasure...”

“Gasps...”

As soon as the Tiansheng Sect Ancestor spoke, sharp intakes of breath filled the room.

An immortal treasure!

Luo Xiyan’s eyes flickered. If she could get this Immortal Saber and bring it to the demon race, it would be a monumental achievement.

Seeing the expressions of these Soul Transformation cultivators, the Tiansheng Sect Ancestor continued, “Whoever can bring this saber back will be the new generation’s Saint or Saintess... The sect will even go all out to help you advance to the Unity stage!”

Liu Xingyu’s eyes gleamed. He was determined to claim the position of Saint!

Because of the Grand Elder’s incident, although Xiao Chen hadn't been punished, he was essentially out of the running for the Saint position. His biggest rival now was likely Luo Xiyan. He absolutely could not let her get that saber.

Just then, a voice spoke up.

“Ancestor, if I bring the precious saber back, can I become the Saint?”

The speaker was Xiao Chen. Due to his grandfather’s actions, he was currently unpopular within the Tiansheng Sect. However, that hadn't stopped him from entering the secret realm; after all, he did have the strength.

The Tiansheng Sect Ancestor’s eyes flickered. “As long as you can bring that Immortal Saber out, not only can you become the Saint, but I will also release your grandfather from the Cliff of Reflection...”

“Really?”

“Really!”

Xiao Chen’s eyes filled with excitement, and he almost broke into tears. Thinking about the life he had been living lately, his eyes turned red.

Since he was a child, everywhere he went in the Tiansheng Sect, he was flanked by a retinue of sycophants. But ever since his grandfather stole the Tiansheng Sect’s immortal spirit water, he had become like a rat crossing the street. Everywhere he went, people pointed and mocked him.

He didn't want to live like this anymore! No matter what, he had to bring that Immortal Saber back!

Liu Xingyu’s eyes shifted. Great, another competitor.

“Once you enter the secret realm, you must not engage in infighting and let others take the initiative... If your internal conflicts lead to failure, don't blame me for being ruthless!”

Hearing the Ancestor’s words, everyone couldn't help but mutter in their hearts. With the position of Saint and a guaranteed breakthrough on the line, it would be a miracle if they didn't fight! It was only a matter of whether they fought sooner or later!