"Sister Mudan, was the Xuan Sect's team truly ambushed by the Sheng Sect?"
At the gathering point of the Wan Hua Palace team, the chief disciple of Qing Lian asked a beautiful figure in front of her, her face tinged with worry.
"That is indeed the case. Junior Sister Qing Lian, why are you concerned about the affairs of those two sects? The fiercer the struggle between the Sheng Sect and the Xuan Sect within this Ying Long Cave Heaven, the greater the benefits we, the Wan Hua Palace, can obtain."
"Although the Sheng Sect ambushed quite a few Xuan Sect teams, it was only at the beginning. After all, the Xuan Sect's strength is not inferior to the Sheng Sect's. Moreover, the two sects have a deep-seated animosity, and the final outcome will undoubtedly be a situation where both sides suffer."
Chief disciple Mudan paused, then continued with a hint of confusion in her voice, "But if that's the case, why would the Sheng Sect act like this? Losing these teams is also a significant reduction in the Sheng Sect's strength."
"Sister Mudan, I'm not worried about what will happen to the Xuan Sect and Sheng Sect. It's just that I previously allied with a disciple of the Xuan Sect to jointly obtain a Level Five ruin. Junior Brother Li Xuan of Lang Ya Peak, after spending time together, is an exceptionally good person. Hearing such news now, I feel a little worried."
Upon hearing this, Chief disciple Qing Lian blushed slightly, her voice dropping considerably.
"Oh? So you're worried about your Junior Brother Li Xuan? However, as far as I know, the team led by that Li Xuan arrived here a long time ago. Junior Sister Qing Lian, what are you worried about him for?" Chief disciple Mudan asked with a hint of slyness in her eyes, smiling enigmatically.
Hearing this, Chief disciple Qing Lian immediately said, "Actually, in the previous alliance, the team led by Junior Brother Li Xuan could have easily taken it. But Junior Brother Li Xuan did not refuse my request and agreed to divide that Level Five ruin with us."
"Sister Mudan, you may not know this, but Junior Brother Li Xuan alone dealt with a guardian beast. With such strength, he was not as cold and arrogant as those people from the Sheng Sect. After the event, the spirit core crystals were divided according to the agreement."
"Also, although the Xuan Sect and Sheng Sect rank among the top in this Sheng Yuan Continent, currently, Li Xuan's team is the only Xuan Sect team here. If the Sheng Sect team arrives, they will likely attack Li Xuan's team directly. So... so..."
As Chief disciple Qing Lian spoke, she began to stammer. Even her face turned red with embarrassment.
"Junior Sister Qing Lian, you want me to rescue your Junior Brother Li Xuan if he is at a disadvantage?" Chief disciple Mudan laughed heartily.
As sisters from the same sect, how could Mudan not understand Qing Lian's feelings? In fact, Mudan herself was very curious about what kind of person Li Xuan truly was.
"Alright, sister, I won't tease you anymore. If that Li Xuan is truly in danger, I will save him. Moreover, I am also very curious about what kind of heavenly prodigy could attract the favor of our renowned Junior Sister Qing Lian from Wan Hua Palace."
Seeing Qing Lian blush and unable to speak, Chief disciple Mudan held her hand and said.
"Sister, you just love to make fun of me." Hearing this, the blush on Junior Sister Qing Lian's face grew even more vivid. When she saw Mudan looking at her with a teasing expression, Junior Sister Qing Lian playfully chased after Mudan.
After a period of playful banter, Chief disciple Qing Lian tidied her sleeves and looked at Chief disciple Mudan with confusion, asking, "Sister, why are all our factions' teams stopped here? If we cross this mountain range, won't we enter the depths?"
Upon hearing this, Chief disciple Mudan put away her previous smile, her expression becoming solemn. "It's not that we don't want to enter, but there is a grand formation before this mountain range. If we enter, we might only be able to go in and not come out. This grand formation is very likely set up by the Sheng Sect."
"There are still eight days until the Level Eight ruin opens, so the various factions are not in a hurry to enter. And most importantly, our Saintess sisters have not sent back any messages."
"So, for now, we will wait here. The Level Eight ruin has not yet appeared, so we are not in a hurry. It will not be too late to enter after our sisters send their messages."
"If that's the case, wouldn't our Saint Son and other sisters be in danger?" Chief disciple Qing Lian's expression turned a little anxious, and she then asked Chief disciple Mudan.
"The situation inside cannot be ascertained for the moment, we can only wait. However, you don't need to worry. Although my sister is a woman, her strength may not be comparable to Yue Ming Chi of the Xuan Sect, nor to Sheng Tai Xu of the Sheng Sect, but she can still protect herself."
"Moreover, in the end, someone among us here will inevitably become impatient. At that time, we will enter," Chief disciple Mudan said with a slight smile.
Just then, Chief disciple Mudan suddenly raised her head, her expression changing slightly. "It seems the people from the Sheng Sect can no longer hold back."
"What is this aura!" As Chief disciple Mudan's words fell, Chief disciple Qing Lian's expression also changed drastically. A killing aura suddenly erupted.
Before everyone could react, they were completely enveloped. Chief disciple Qing Lian felt as if she were suffocating and quickly circulated her spiritual energy to resist. After the spiritual energy barrier appeared, Chief disciple Qing Lian finally felt her breathing become smoother.
"Pass down the order, activate the Flower Realm!" Chief disciple Mudan had no time to explain and shouted loudly. A five-colored flower quickly disappeared into the air.
In an instant, countless petals scattered around the Wan Hua Palace team's encampment, blocking the terrifying aura from the outside. The disciples of Wan Hua Palace within the Flower Realm then recovered.
Not only that, but the various factions around them also began to activate their spiritual energy barriers to resist.
In a moment, countless figures floated up and stood in the air.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the mountain range, their expressions filled with indignation. As the leaders of their respective teams, their status was self-evident. To be suppressed like this by someone, how could they not be angry?
Under everyone's gaze, a massive spiritual formation stood tall. The bloodthirsty aura was emanating from this spiritual formation.
And above the spiritual formation, a figure in white robes slowly emerged.
The person walked to the end of the mountain range, his hands behind his back. Looking at the leaders of the various factions below, his face showed no fear whatsoever.
This person was Bai Luan of the Sheng Sect.
"Bai Luan, what do you mean by this? Setting up a formation here, are you trying to catch all of us in one go? Although your Sheng Sect is powerful, you cannot possibly devour all of our factions' teams!"
Seeing Bai Luan appear, a man in red robes in the air immediately shouted sternly.
"Exactly! Bai Luan, although you are the foremost figure below the Saint Son, if we join forces, you will have no chance of winning!"
"Does your Sheng Sect intend to eradicate us all during this Ying Long Cave Heaven? If that's the case, your Sheng Sect's plan will likely fall through!"
"Our Sheng Luo Sect has no grudges with your Sheng Sect, nor any recent enmity. If you don't give us an explanation, we might have to join forces outside to seek an explanation from your Sheng Sect!"
"There are also teams from the Xuan Sect, Wan Hua Palace, and Gui Yu Sect here. No matter how strong your Sheng Sect is, do you think you can swallow all of us!"
"..."
The leaders of the various factions spoke out one after another. Their words seemed to be in unison against a common enemy.
After all, everyone present was a prodigy from their respective sects and factions. To be suddenly tricked by someone from the Sheng Sect would naturally incite anger in anyone, let alone them.
Bai Luan, standing high in the sky, paid no attention to their words. With a slight smile, he cupped his hands and said to everyone, "Please do not misunderstand, everyone. The Sheng Sect has set up this formation here not to target you. And if you wish to enter this mountain range, I, Bai Luan, will not stop you."
"However, as for the Xuan Sect, that is another matter entirely."