I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?

Xin Mengrou looked at her, her face helpless as she said, "Xu Yan, that kid, is not by the elder's side right now, you won't see anyone if you go.

"Du Yuying's face turned red, "Great-Grandmother what are you saying, my point is, if you seek the elder for guidance, you can surely make a breakthrough much faster.

""Enough, I know the little thoughts you and Miaomiao have.

The two of you, with such weak strength, if you don't diligently cultivate, you'll only hold Xu Yan back.

""However, no matter how you cultivate, you're destined to hold Xu Yan back, that kid is simply terrifying," Xin Mengrou sighed.

Xu Yan had already made a name for himself in the Divine Realm, single-handedly slaying many Immortal Heavenly Venerables and taking on the powerful force of Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow.

There was also Meng Chong, equally audacious, pursued by the Wanbao Alliance with a bounty on his head, yet still at large, even occasionally raiding Wanbao Alliance branches.

True to being disciples of the elder, they were unbelievably strong.

"There's likely to be a big upheaval in the Divine Realm, better improve your strength as quickly as possible," Xin Mengrou said.

Xin Mengrou and Du Yuying, concealing their auras, hurried back to the Taimiao God Sect.

Half an hour after the two of them left, a figure appeared.

The person wore a green long dress, her figure as ethereal as a dream, checking her surroundings, her expression grew solemn.

"Not a single survivor!

"Three Immortal Heavenly Venerables, one of whom was a top-tier Immortal Heavenly Venerable, had all failed.

And more, they were killed within a short period.

"Who is secretly protecting Xin Mengrou?

Someone above the Immortal Realm?

Could it be, Xin Mengrou's Illusionary Path has drawn attention?

" the woman in green mused to herself, full of doubts.

With a swift movement, she disappeared from her original spot.

Within a secret area of the Taimiao God Sect.

"They failed?

"The person seated with her back to the woman in green seemed almost unreal, like a mere shadow, but this shadow gave off a feeling of reality.

"Yes, they're all dead," the woman in green nodded and confirmed.

"The news of Xin Mengrou's assassination attempt will soon spread, and one of them was even an elder of the sect.

""Take this opportunity to clean up the Earth Shadow within the sect; they've really stretched their hands too far.

""Now that Xin Mengrou has escaped this disaster, her rise is inevitable.

Hand over the person behind the scenes, and tell those elders of the Taimiao Sect.

""Both major Cultivation Techniques of Taimiao come from the same origin; whoever attacks each other from now on bears the consequences.

"The woman in green nodded, "Yes, I understand.

"Then, puzzled, she asked, "If you knew someone was out to kill Xin Mengrou, why not take action to save her?

""Every top Taimiao expert has their own fate and fortune.

If not enough to overcome such a tribulation, then naturally they cannot become a top expert.

It's a test.

""Whether the ones who saved Xin Mengrou had been watching over her for a long time, or are some other persons, it all implies she has adequate fate and fortune to become a top expert.

"The woman in green didn't fully understand why such a test was necessary, for if she died, wouldn't the sect lose a prodigy?

However, she didn't continue to question and respectfully took her leave.

As the woman in green departed, the shadow-like figure trembled slightly, murmuring to itself.

"Who could it be?

Just with an object of trust, they possess such terrifying strength; what kind of method could this be?

"She thought of that figure.

Seeming like a Supreme Sovereign of heaven and earth, even with her profound Cultivation Technique and well-concealed presence, she had been detected by that figure.

Should she hold any malicious intent, she would be blasted away with a single palm strike!

"What kind of background could Xin Mengrou's junior have, to be protected by such a terrifying existence?

"That day, the Taimiao Realm was rocked by turmoil, a great war to eliminate internal traitors broke out.

As one of the powerful forces in the Divine Realm, the strength of the Taimiao Realm was undoubtedly immense; as the strong made their moves, in just a short time, Immortal Heavenly Venerables fell, slain on the spot.

Moreover, during this disturbance, the Taimiao God Sect drew upon a Supreme Treasure to direct smite a top-tier Immortal Heavenly Venerable.

They also spread the news; the Taimiao God Sect was purging the moles of Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow!

Even the Taimiao God Sect, deeply infiltrated by Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow to such an extent, made other Great Realm powers dare not be careless.

Suddenly, the Divine Realm became more turbulent, and chaos in the Great Realms began to unfold, growing more and more disordered.

And Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, too, was instigating conflict and igniting wars everywhere.

Di Yun Realm.

Due to the persistent mists and clouds that shrouded the ground, hence its name.

In a certain part of the Di Yun Realm, enveloped by dense clouds and fog, a huge Heavenly Grotto appeared, now visible then invisible within the clouds.

Four men wearing Heavenly Slaughter Masks sat at the four corners of the grotto, as powerful forces continuously surged into a pillar before them.

The pillar, wrapped in Dao rhymes, was thrust into the edge of the Heavenly Grotto, and as the power of the four masked men flowed into it, it emanated ripples after ripples, slowly prying open the mouth of the grotto.

A silhouette arrived abruptly.

"How long will it take to complete?

"Tian Shiqi asked in a deep voice.

"You don't need to worry about things here; when the time is right, we will naturally inform you!

"One of the men replied gravely.

Boom!

Suddenly, there was a tremor below the Heavenly Grotto, and a pink figure appeared, now hidden, now visible.

Tian Shiqi's expression subtly changed.

"What's going on?

"One of them replied helplessly, "It's the incarnation of the Seductive Witch; she insists on entering the Divine Realm from here, saying she needs to find someone named Xu Yan to avenge her grudge!

"Tian Shiqi was surprised.

How had Xu Yan provoked the Seductive Witch?

"You four good-for-nothings, after so much time how have you only slightly enlarged the Heavenly Grotto?

"The angry voice of the Seductive Witch came through.

"Seductive Witch senior, we have done our best.

Please be patient.

If you come in now, it will only spoil everything.

""Hmph, then bring Xu Yan here, or I might not be able to wait any longer.

""How could Xu Yan possibly come here?

Besides, this place mustn't be revealed.

"The four men wearing Heavenly Slaughter Masks were frowning and speaking with concern.

A thought struck Tian Shiqi, and he spoke in a deep voice, "Seductive Witch senior, Xu Yan cannot come here, but we could lure him to another Heavenly Grotto!

"The Seductive Witch said coldly, "An ordinary grotto can barely accommodate beings of the Immortal Realm.

How could such limited power pose any threat to Xu Yan?

"Tian Shiqi pondered for a while, then spoke, "I heard senior Seductive Witch has a secret technique to cultivate a treasure that can cause living beings to lose their way.

I have a plan and to ensure its infallibility, I would like to request one of these treasures from senior.

"In exchange, I know of a Heavenly Grotto that can accommodate beings of the Heavenly Union Realm, above the Immortal Realm.

I'll find a way to lure Xu Yan there, how about it?

"The Seductive Witch was tempted, "Really?

""Of course, I wouldn't dare deceive senior.

But to lure Xu Yan, we'll need some things...

"Tian Shiqi hinted.

"Don't bother yourself with that; you just need to get Xu Yan there, and as for the treasure you want, I can give it to you.

Come back here in three days.

"Also, if you dare deceive me, I'll take it up directly with that bastard Heavenly Slaughter!

"After the Seductive Witch finished speaking, the pink figure left.

Tian Shiqi clicked his tongue.

From what he knew of Seductive Witch, this powerful witch had always been smiling and seductive, with a sweet, alluring voice.

Now, speaking like this and calling herself "old mother," it was clear that Xu Yan had irked her significantly.

"Just what did Xu Yan do to make the Seductive Witch lose her composure like this?

"Tian Shiqi was utterly amazed in his heart.

But fortunately, it was exactly because of this that he could obtain that kind of treasure from the Seductive Witch, ensuring that the next phase of the plan would be foolproof.

"Seventeen, who is Xu Yan?

"One of the men wearing a Heavenly Slaughter Mask asked in surprise.

"A freak, with powerful figures backing him up," Tian Shiqi replied, unwilling to say more, and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Grotto in the Di Yun Realm was still slowly expanding, its aura suppressed within, not leaking out.

"Xu Yan, I must capture you!

"The Seductive Witch was filled with resentment.

The sword inside her, although seemingly fragile, was exceptionally tricky and seemed to possess a mind of its own, as if controlled by someone else.

Despite her exhaustive efforts, she could neither eradicate it nor expel it from her body.

Although the sword was currently not a great threat to her, having a sword inside her body wouldn't let anyone rest easy; it had to be removed to find peace.

Especially in battle against an enemy, should the sword start moving unpredictably, it would inevitably affect her strength, and thus might put her in dangerous situations.

There was no other choice but to capture Xu Yan and have his master remove the sword in exchange.