Free Web NovelChapter 778: Chapter 657: Demonic Shadows in the Secret Realm
The Spirit Stream Secret Realm has opened, lasting for three months.
Yet, just three days have passed, and the atmosphere in this region has suddenly grown heavy.
"Crack, crack..."
From time to time, a crisp shattering sound emanates from the storage pouches of the True Masters present.
The sound is not loud, yet exceptionally piercing.
That is the sound of soul tokens shattering, representing the lives of disciples.
Each sound signifies the death of a Sect elite within the secret realm.
According to past experience, while the secret realm training involves casualties, the first three days are usually exploratory, with less large-scale conflict and a lower casualty rate.
But this time, the frequency and speed of soul token shattering are clearly faster than before.
"Brother Celestial Secret."
True Master Qing Xi from Yueyun Sect was the first to speak, furrowing his brow: "The speed of deaths within the secret realm this time seems unusually fast."
The other Sect Leaders opened their eyes in turn, directing their gaze toward True Master Celestial Secret from Xuanfa Sect, each with a somber expression.
In just three days, every sect has suffered losses, which is by no means a good sign.
True Master Celestial Secret’s heart sank as well.
He feigned calm, flicked his duster, and said slowly, "Fellow Daoists, please stay calm. Within the secret realm, life and death are determined by fate. The current number of deaths is still within a manageable range, perhaps the disciples were overly eager to seek treasures, resulting in early conflicts, slightly faster than past occurrences."
As soon as he finished speaking.
"Crack!"
Another exceptionally clear shattering sound came from True Master Celestial Secret’s own storage pouch.
True Master Celestial Secret’s composed demeanor instantly froze.
He reached into the pouch, pulling out a soul token that had split, its spiritual light completely vanished.
Upon seeing the name on the jade token, his entire body trembled, filled with disbelief.
"Xu Jin Hui? How is this possible!"
An angry and regretful low roar came from True Master Celestial Secret’s mouth.
Like a mountain collapsing, a massive Golden Core Spiritual Pressure suddenly erupted from his body.
The Daoist robe around him flared without wind, rustling loudly.
Nearby Golden Core Sect Leaders with weaker cultivation turned pale and their blood surged under the sudden pressure.
"Xu Jin Hui, the direct disciple of True Master Celestial Secret, has also fallen?"
"A direct descendant of the noble Huang family of Xuanfa Sect, perfected in Golden Technique Foundation Establishment."
The other Sect Leaders exchanged glances, each with a chill in their hearts.
They could clearly feel the uncontrollable fury from True Master Celestial Secret.
Xu Jin Hui was Celestial Secret’s direct disciple, a Core Formation seed of Xuanfa Sect, carrying numerous treasures, ranked among the top of the three hundred disciples by strength.
Who could kill him?
Who dared to kill him?
True Master Celestial Secret’s chest heaved violently.
After several breaths, he forced himself to suppress the surging blood.
True Master Celestial Secret swiftly turned his head, his gaze like a cold sword edge, pointed directly at Taiyi Sect’s Sect Leader.
"Fellow Daoist Tang!"
True Master Celestial Secret’s voice was as cold as ice: "Your sect’s Shen Ruo Chen, should you not provide an explanation to me and the fellow Daoists!"
True Master Tang was taken aback by the sudden questioning, showing confusion: "What do you mean by this, Brother Celestial Secret? Shen Ruo Chen is my newly accepted direct disciple, his background is clear, what is the problem?"
"Problem?"
True Master Celestial Secret took a step forward, his presence pressing: "This person has an unclear origin, and extraordinarily strong skills. Now that Xu Jin Hui has fallen, can you claim it has nothing to do with him?"
Saying so, the others revealed a look of understanding.
Indeed, if one talks about suspicion, the suddenly appeared "Shen Ruo Chen" is undoubtedly the largest.
True Master Tang felt anguished inside, but had to hold firm outwardly, speaking in a deep voice: "Brother Celestial Secret, losing a beloved disciple, I understand your feelings, however, without evidence, it’s impossible to make reckless accusations."
"Shen Ruo Chen is merely Shen Ruo Chen, an Immortal Seed from the Huang family of Tianya Mountain, a newly accepted direct disciple. The mysterious death of Nephew Xu might be due to encountering a great danger within the secret realm, who knows!"
"The urgent matter at hand is to uncover the truth and protect the remaining disciples rather than engaging in baseless speculation here."
He firmly adhered to Shen Xuan’s identity, it was the only option.
Conflicts among disciples within the secret realm are a regular occurrence, with each relying on their skills.
However, if it were proven that Shen Xuan was an outsider who killed True Master Celestial Secret’s beloved disciple, it would result in great disaster.
The Spirit Stream Secret Realm has a death rate of thirty percent.
But most of these deaths are typically from disciples of smaller sects.
The disciples from Yue Country’s three major Nascent Soul sects are strong, carrying not few protective treasures.
Therefore, it’s openly known that some smaller sects sell selection spots to earn profit.
Typically, no one pursues this.
This time, mainly due to Shen Ruo Chen’s overly exceptional performance.
True Master Celestial Secret stared intently at True Master Tang, cold light flashing in his eyes.
