Chapter 654: Chapter 280: Return to the Fief, Passing of an Immortal, Spirit Body’s Effects

Yinluo Secret Realm Exit.

The confident Tian Clan Leader glanced at the anxious and tense Xu Clan Leader, a cold smile playing in his heart.

This time entering the Secret Realm.

The Xu Family had the fewest Foundation Establishment members, only three.

Moreover, seeing the two families standing far apart, it was clear no alliance had been formed between them.

In this way.

The [Profound Yin Grass] in the Yinluo Ghost City belonged to none other than the Tian Family.

With the [Profound Yin Grass], in a mere decade or so, it wouldn’t be difficult for their clan to produce one or two more Purple Mansion cultivators. The promotion to Seventh-Grade would be just around the corner.

Thinking of this.

The Tian Clan Leader was in high spirits.

He took out a bottle of treasured Thousand Feather Brew and shared a celebratory drink with the Hu and Cui Families.

After three rounds of drinking.

The Tian Clan Leader was in great spirits.

Suddenly.

A rapid buzzing came from his waist, as a technique was inputted. After listening to the message from the clan member guarding the Soul Hall.

The Tian Clan Leader’s expression changed.

Immediately.

The bad news came almost continuously.

The Tian Clan Leader could no longer sit still.

His face even slightly pale.

Of the seven Foundation Establishment members from the Tian Family that entered, five had their Life Soul Lamps extinguished:

"How could this be?!"

He had clearly bestowed upon them a Tier Three Spiritual Artifact.

Moreover, with the seven of them working together, even facing the seven from the Situ Family should have ensured an advantage. Yet, they lost five lives:

"What on earth happened inside the Secret Realm?"

His gaze quickly turned to the Cui and Hu Families.

The expressions of these two were also grim.

For their four Foundation Establishment members that entered, two Life Soul Lamps had also extinguished.

Hearing the situation of the Cui and Hu Families, the Tian Clan Leader felt a sudden jolt in his heart, murmuring: "Could it be.... could it be the seal in the Third Layer..."

Thinking of this.

The Tian Clan Leader broke into a cold sweat in an instant.

If something truly escaped from the Third Layer, not to mention the [Profound Yin Grass], none of the people who went in might come out alive.

The Tian Clan Leader walked out of the tent.

Intending to discuss with Situ Feng, if this was the case, the Secret Realm Gate must absolutely not be opened again.

However.

At this time, Situ Feng was calmly sipping tea.

Even the anxious Xu Clan Leader did not appear sad, meaning that only their faction encountered mishaps.

The Cui Clan Leader and Hu Clan Leader exchanged a glance, then gritted their teeth, saying:

"Elder Xu, I’m afraid our three families in the Secret Realm mostly fell into the Situ Family’s scheme."

The Tian Clan Leader was well aware, forcing himself to calm down, gesturing for the Hu Clan Leader and Cui Clan Leader to follow him into the tent, closing the array, quickly saying:

"Given the current situation, the [Profound Yin Grass] has likely fallen into the hands of the Situ Family. Quickly send a message to your clans, dispatch people to guard the exit of the Forbidden Land, no matter the cost, do not let the Situ Family take the [Profound Yin Grass] out of the Forbidden Land."

The Situ Family already has a Purple Mansion cultivator.

If they gain another Purple Mansion cultivator.

Then the entire North Huai Prefecture will be the domain of the Situ Family in the future.

The Cui Clan Leader and Hu Clan Leader exchanged a glance, nodded quickly, and immediately sent a message to their clans, gathering Foundation Establishment members to ambush at the exit of the Yinluo Forbidden Area.

On the other side.

The Situ Family noticed the movements of the Cui, Hu, and Tian Families and responded quickly, dispatching more personnel to the Forbidden Land.

In an instant.

The whole North Huai Prefecture suddenly became tense.

Time quickly arrived at the moment when the Secret Realm Gate was to be opened.

The Tian Clan Leader coldly glared at Situ Feng, who was unmoved, as five Patriarchs held the Noble Family Jade Seals, channeling mana into them. One spirit light after another sank into the Secret Realm Barrier Gate.

The wind restriction weakened.

An exit vortex formed.

Buzz!

Accompanied by rising rainbow lights.

In an instant, sixteen figures flickered directly out.

Among the sixteen people.

Only Fu Changsheng, who transformed into Xu Changqing, and Xu Changyun had no injuries, the rest looked like they had just been through a great battle, with some even having noticeably weakened auras.

The five Clan Leaders were all momentarily stunned.

Xu Clan Leader was the first to react, seeing his son safely returned, he breathed a slight sigh of relief, patting Fu Changsheng on the shoulder, saying:

"You rascal, it’s good you’re back safe, it’s good you’re back safe."

Speaking.

He hurriedly pulled him aside, quickly asking:

"What exactly happened inside the Secret Realm?"

This time, the number of casualties was almost ten people.

Such an occurrence was unprecedented before.

Fu Changsheng muttered:

"As soon as I went in, I was trapped in a Natural Illusion Array. If not for Yun’s sister arriving in time to rescue me, I wouldn’t have been able to get out of the Secret Realm, so for what happened in the Secret Realm, you’ll have to ask Changzhi."

"You rascal, going into the Secret Realm and gaining nothing, still having the nerve to make excuses, wait till we get home, see how I handle you."

The Xu Clan Leader quickly turned his head to look at Xu Changzhi.

Xu Changzhi summarized with a few words the scene he saw in the Yinluo Ghost City, ending with a guilty lowering of his head:

"I’m sorry, Clan Leader, I couldn’t obtain the [Profound Yin Grass]."

"No need to worry, it’s alright, as long as you’re back safe."

The Xu Family only sent in three Foundation Establishment members, with no real expectation of success.

At this point, Fu Changsheng slightly, almost imperceptibly, gave a look to the ever-silent Xu Changyun. In the Secret Realm, Fu Changsheng had already communicated with Xu Changyun to fully cover him for a safe exit from the Forbidden Land.

Now that Xu Changyun saw the Patriarch showing no signs of grief.

It indicated that the Life Soul Lamp of the eldest son Xu Changqing was still lit. Although she didn’t know the true identity of the person who replaced the eldest son in the Secret Realm, at least the eldest son was alive.

She felt a slight relief.

Under Fu Changsheng’s silent prompt, she softly suggested:

"Patriarch, it seems the [Profound Yin Grass] is likely in the hands of either the Situ Family or the Tian Family. Judging by the posture of Tian Clan Leader, those two families might end up fighting. To avoid being caught in their conflict, we’d better leave this place quickly."