Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 45: Yanran descends the mountain, aiming at the secret realm of Scarlet Cloud Valley

"Two months have gone by so quickly?"

Chen Daoxuan mused, slightly taken aback by his disciple's words. For some inexplicable reason, within the Heavenly Dao Hall, his perception of time seemed to have grown fainter. Perhaps, because within this invincible realm of the Heavenly Dao Hall, he was already on par with the Heavenly Way itself, time had lost its significance in his eyes.

"So be it. As you depart this time, remember the same thing," he said, his focus unwavering. "Everything else is secondary; the only thing I care about is your safety.

"No matter what happens, always prioritize your own safety. If you encounter trouble, handle it on your own. If you can't, I'll bear the burden for you."

Chen Daoxuan stepped forward with a gentle smile, ruffling Leng Yanran's hair. He was genuinely pleased with his disciple. As long as she avoided accidents, he had full confidence in cultivating her to reach the realm of Immortals or even higher.

"I understand, and thank you for your concern, Master!"

Feeling her master's warm hand, Leng Yanran couldn't help but squint her eyes in comfort. Her heart felt warm and fuzzy.

"After wiping out the Luo Heaven Sect last time, do you still have enough of those items left? If not, I can make more for you, so you won't be bullied when you leave the mountain." After pondering for a moment, Chen Daoxuan asked in a soft voice.

"No need, Master. This time, I want to rely on my own strength as much as possible for my journey outside. If I keep hiding under your protection, when will I ever stand on my own? Moreover, when I destroyed the Luo Heaven Sect, I still have more than half of the trump cards you gave me left unused. It's more than enough!"

Leng Yanran quickly shook her head, her gaze filled with determination. She didn't want to be protected by her master forever. She wanted to become someone useful to him, not just a vase that sought his help for everything.

"You're right, I'm glad to see you think this way. In that case, go ahead and leave the mountain. Remember, as long as I'm here, even if you encounter an Immortal, you don't need to bow your head." Chen Daoxuan was quite surprised, but he soon showed an approving smile.

"Yes! I understand, Master. I'll come back triumphant!"

Leng Yanran deeply bowed towards her master's direction, then turned without looking back and descended the mountain. She engraved her master's words in her heart: even if she encountered an Immortal, she wouldn't need to bow her head.

Chen Daoxuan, with over four thousand system points in hand, wasn't worried about his disciple's safety. If she faced danger that her remaining trump cards couldn't handle, the system would give warnings, and he could intervene at any time. Though he was currently just a peak expert of the first level of the Qi Sea Realm, he was confident!

…

Outside the Scarlet Cloud Valley, various forces had already established their positions. Each faction had chosen a nearby mountain where the entrance to the secret realm was located.

Among the original four major sects, only three remained—besides the Jin Ding Sect, there were the Hong Guang Sect and the Po Yuan Temple. As the strongest force in the Northern Region, the Jin Ding Sect naturally occupied the mountain closest to the entrance.

"Brother Yang Chun, you were present during the destruction of the Luo Heaven Sect. Can you tell us what exactly happened?"

"The rumor outside claims that a junior of the Profound Sky Realm annihilated the Luo Heaven Sect alone. It's simply too unbelievable, and we can't bring ourselves to believe it."

Daoist Liu Feng, the master of the Hong Guang Sect, and Kong Kai, the abbot of the Po Yuan Temple, had arrived at the mountain where the Jin Ding Sect was located. Their expressions were curious as they inquired about the events of that day.

As members of the four major sects, the gap in strength between them was not significant. Apart from the abbot, who possessed the power of the sixth level of the Annihilation Realm, the other three sect masters were at the fifth level. If the other side could easily wipe out the Luo Heaven Sect, it posed a similar threat to them! This made the other two forces worry as well.

"Hehe... You don't need to know the details of this matter. As for the rumors outside, I can only say that they aren't exaggerations at all. In fact, they haven't truly faced the terrifying onslaught of that technique. They have no idea how terrifying it is!

"Just remember not to provoke that junior of the Profound Sky Realm, Fairy Leng. We're all top forces in the Northern Region, and I hope none of you will meet the same fate as the Luo Heaven Sect."

Yang Chun listened to their words and couldn't help but smile wryly. Were the rumors exaggerated? Not in the slightest! In fact, they didn't even begin to describe the true terror of that day!

However, he still felt compelled to warn them. After all, they were all top powers in the Northern Region. If the other two were also wiped out, the already weaker Northern Region would be unable to resist the encroachment from other realms! It would be a situation of mutual destruction.

"Well... Thank you. We understand."

"By the way, will the Fairy Leng you mentioned come to participate in the upcoming secret realm?"

"After all, this secret realm can only be entered by cultivators below the Profound Sky Realm. There are even rumors of Immortal legacies within. It's hard to imagine that the Fairy Leng wouldn't be tempted, right?"

Realizing the significance, Daoist Liu Feng took a sharp breath. If it were anyone else, they might not believe it, but Daoist Yang Chun was a fifth-level Annihilation Realm expert. He had no need to lie and tarnish his own reputation over such matters.

At the same time, he felt a slight worry. If that terrifying presence were to participate in the secret realm, how would their forces deal with it?

"I don't know. But if she really joins, you should advise your disciples to tread carefully and not bring calamity upon themselves…"

Daoist Yang Chun was unsure whether that female demoness would actually participate in the secret realm. After all, Leng Yanran had specifically inquired about it from him, indicating some interest.

Just as the three were troubled by this matter, they simultaneously turned their heads towards a certain direction!

They saw a luxurious palace floating in the sky, carried by a massive bird, an Annihilation Realm creature! To have tamed an Annihilation Realm bird was a testament to an immensely formidable power!

"Make way, don't obstruct my young master's path!"

As the three were momentarily stunned, an elderly man dressed like a carriage driver berated in the direction of the Jin Ding Sect's peak.

This peak was the closest to the entrance of the secret realm, and it seemed this person had his eye on it!