Outside the Zhutian Secret Realm.
Everyone present had seen the phantom image just now.
After the phantom image dissipated, almost simultaneously, everyone turned to look at Mu Siyue and Yun Xiao.
Others might not understand the meaning of this ancient text, but at least five people present could understand its meaning.
Yun Xiao, Dan Chenyu, Mu Siyue, Xiu Qitian, and... Xiu Litian!
A descendant of the Kong family's Yun clan.
They didn't know what "Kong family" meant, but they clearly understood the meaning of "descendant of the Yun clan"!
Yun Ze!
It was definitely Yun Ze!
"Why are you looking at me?"
Mu Siyue casually replied, "This Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment method is also the first time I've heard of it. If you want to ask, ask him when he comes out."
This matter was too big. Let alone her alone, even if her master were still alive, she couldn't protect Yun Ze with just a name!
If they insisted on protecting him, then she and Yun Xiao would both perish here!
The Imperial Clan of the past was a living example!
In the face of the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, an entire ancient clan could be annihilated, what were the two of them?
If he was truly his master's reincarnation, then he would surely have a backup plan.
Moreover...
She also wanted to know the method of Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment!
That fellow Yun Ze, before entering the secret realm, only wanted an eighth-realm Qi Sea. Now, in the blink of an eye, he had become someone certified by the ancient rules as having achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment.
The difference was too great!
Upon hearing Mu Siyue's explanation, the crowd said nothing more and turned their gazes back to the entrance of the secret realm.
The person was inside this secret realm. As long as they found him, everything would be resolved.
Given the current spatial fluctuations, he should be coming out soon.
Crack!
With a crisp sound, a spatial rift instantly appeared before everyone's eyes!
Almost simultaneously, Xiu Qitian activated the spatial blockade!
"Hmph!"
Xiu Litian let out a cold snort, and the spatial blockade that Xiu Qitian had just constructed was shattered!
"This person is claimed by my Demon Cave."
Xiu Litian said calmly, "Patriarch Xiu, you'd better not interfere, otherwise... I can't guarantee that I won't do something unexpected."
Xiu Qitian said nothing, only frowning at Xiu Litian.
In the face of the Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment method, he did not doubt that this madman would attack him!
However...
His target was not Yun Ze, but the other two within.
As the spatial rift continued to expand, everyone's patience was stretched thin.
One breath, two breaths...
A black shadow suddenly appeared!
A sharp glint flashed in Xiu Litian's eyes. He moved in a flash and caught it. Upon closer inspection, his brow furrowed slightly.
This was... a corpse?
To be precise, it should be a dried corpse! A dried corpse with no trace of blood remaining.
"Father, this is Xiu Long."
Xiu Yun quickly said upon seeing this, "He used a secret technique in the secret realm, and his lifespan is about to be exhausted. I recognize the injuries on his body!"
"Patriarch Xiu..."
Upon hearing this, Xiu Litian turned to look at Xiu Qitian behind him, "Now, what do you have to say?"
"I don't know about any injuries on my son's body."
Xiu Qitian sneered, "Your father and son's acting is quite good. If you want to make a move against my Xiu family, just say it, why bother with these high-sounding excuses?"
"Stubborn as a dead duck!"
Xiu Litian cursed angrily and casually placed the corpse into a Sumeru ring. "I won't argue with you about this for now. We'll know the specific situation when we go to the Xiu family!"
Finding the person who achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment was the most important thing now. Other matters could be set aside.
As time passed, things from the Zhutian Secret Realm were thrown out of the rift one after another.
There were spiritual artifacts, corpses, and some heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
But these were not what Xiu Litian wanted.
He wanted people!
Soon, another black shadow flashed.
Xiu Litian immediately seized it, but his expression sank.
Another corpse.
"It's Di Sha!"
Someone closest this time shouted, "Di Sha is dead!"
The twenty-seven people who came out of the secret realm had a flicker of excitement in their eyes. Only they knew what this meant.
They had succeeded!
Di Sha was dead, the secret realm was broken, and they had survived!
However, the others remained silent.
Since this secret realm was broken and Yun Ze had achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, Di Sha was naturally doomed to die.
But why was Di Sha's corpse out now, and Yun Ze still hadn't emerged?
Xiu Litian casually put Di Sha's corpse into the Sumeru ring as well.
This was, after all, the corpse of the previous Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment person. Although dead, the corpse was still researchable. It would be a waste to discard it.
Bang!
A muffled sound suddenly exploded.
As the spatial rift shattered, the Zhutian Secret Realm completely disappeared.
And in the last moment of the secret realm's disappearance, another black shadow flew out!
This time, it must be a living person, right!
Xiu Litian thought to himself, drawing the black shadow into his palm. Just as he was about to speak, black lines spread across his entire face!
Another... corpse!
He had lost count of how many corpses he had caught.
"Brother Yun!"
Wei Lanshu exclaimed in shock, unable to help herself. If Wei Huang hadn't held her back, she would have rushed forward!
"Little... Little Uncle-Master?"
Dan Chenyu was also stunned.
This was indeed Yun Ze, but he had countless wounds caused by spatial rifts, clearly torn apart by something.
Xiu Litian held the corpse and turned to look at everyone, "This is the Yun Ze you spoke of?"
Everyone present nodded, especially Xiu Yun, who stared at Yun Ze with a furrowed brow, his eyes filled with disbelief.
When he learned that he had achieved Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, he had even thought of how to persuade him to work for the Demon Cave and create a great cause together.
But now...
He had actually died like this?
A flicker of surprise flashed in Mu Siyue's eyes. She turned and exchanged a glance with Yun Xiao, seeing a hint of astonishment in each other's eyes.
Xiu Litian's brow furrowed. In the end, he put this corpse into the Sumeru ring.
Whether dead or alive, he wanted it!
He turned to look at Mu Siyue, "I'm taking this person's corpse. If Tu Xiu has any objections, let him come find me."
Mu Siyue remained silent.
A corpse?
Perhaps... not necessarily.
"Alright, the Zhutian Secret Realm is destroyed, and this matter is concluded."
Xiu Litian turned to look at Xiu Qitian, "Patriarch Xiu, shouldn't we also pay a visit to the Xiu family?"
"Heh, if you want to see, then come."
Xiu Qitian sneered, his body flashed, and he instantly disappeared from his spot.
Xiu Litian then turned to look at Xiu Hao and Xiu Yun, "You two go back to the cave to recuperate first. Your father will be back soon."
Xiu Yun and his brother cupped their fists in response, "Yes."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiu Litian also disappeared from his spot, leaving no trace.
With the departure of the two great powers, Xiu Hao walked over to Mu Siyue, preparing to say something.
But Mu Siyue's opening remark cut him off.
"If you want to say anything comforting, then bring back my junior brother's body. Otherwise, keep your mouth shut."
Upon hearing this, Xiu Hao could only close his mouth and say no more.
That corpse, there was no way he could get it back.
"Senior, please rest assured."
Xiu Yun, however, stepped forward and cupped his fists towards Mu Siyue, "Brother Yun and I became sworn brothers. He is my brother, and he saved my life. If there is an opportunity, I will surely give him a proper burial!"
Mu Siyue glanced at Xiu Yun and said nothing.
But Wei Huang, standing beside them, chuckled and said, "Xiu Hao, oh Xiu Hao, your brother has more courage than you."
Xiu Hao remained silent. He had heard too many similar words.
However...
"You little brat, talking too much!"
Xiu Hao grabbed Xiu Yun and kicked him, "If you have the guts, say that again in front of our father!"
"Hey! Brother! I'm at least at the Foundation Establishment stage, show me some respect!" Xiu Yun said as he quickly took to the air and sped away into the distance.
"Respect? What good is that to you?"
Xiu Hao shouted as he chased after him, "Stop! Stop right there!"
As the two brothers left, Wei Huang also came over with the unconscious Wei Lanshu.
"My condolences..."
Wei Huang sighed, his voice filled with regret, "What are your plans now?"
"According to tradition, we should set up an altar."
Mu Siyue replied calmly.
"Then shall I help you?"
"No."
Yun Xiao immediately said, "This altar involves a secret technique for reincarnation. Outsiders are not allowed to participate."
"...Alright."
Wei Huang saw this and did not insist. He took Wei Lanshu and left.
The remaining twenty-four people also bid farewell to Yun Xiao and Mu Siyue one by one.
Now that Yun Ze was dead, Gu Wudao had no face to mention Yun Ze's promise and naturally dared not ask Mu Siyue for the bone saber.
After cupping his fists and offering condolences, he left and returned to the Ji Dao Lou.
Now, outside the entire Zhutian Secret Realm, only Mu Siyue, Yun Xiao, and Dan Chenyu remained.
"Xiao Yu."
Yun Xiao put down the scroll in his hand, casually adjusted the hem of his light cyan robe, and said calmly, "You should go back to the Immortal Mansion first. Your father must be very anxious."
"...It's okay, Master. I've already told my father. I'm fine."
Dan Chenyu replied, still unable to come to terms with the news of Yun Ze's death. "I want to stay here with you for a while."
Yun Xiao looked at Dan Chenyu and repeated, "I told you to leave."
"Master, I..."
"Forget it."
Mu Siyue interrupted, "This disciple of yours is also considered part of our lineage. She can be trusted."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao turned to look at Mu Siyue. "Since you say so, I naturally have nothing more to say. However, certain matters cannot be neglected."
She then looked at Dan Chenyu again, "Xiao Yu, take an oath."
"Ah?"
Dan Chenyu was stunned. She didn't understand what her master meant.
Yun Xiao repeated, "Take an oath that you will not reveal a single word of what you have seen here to anyone. Use the most venomous oath."
"Yes, Mas—"
Bang!
Before Dan Chenyu could utter two words, she fell to the ground with a muffled thud.
Immediately after, a figure emerged from a spatial rift and stood behind Dan Chenyu, asking, "Why go through all that trouble? Isn't this done?"
Xiao Hanshi!
Mu Siyue and Yun Xiao felt a sense of helplessness upon seeing this lecherous old face, but they also felt a sense of relief.
If there was anything this fellow had learned from his master, it was his cunning and countless methods!
Although lecherous, he was also reliable!
Seeing him emerge, Mu Siyue quickly asked, "Where is Yun Ze?"