Chapter 154: Secret Realm Suppression, Qin Xiao Forms a Team

As the secret realm opened, everyone stared tensely at the entrance.

Because of the thirty-five-year age limit, most people were entering for the first time. After all, it only opened once every ten years.

Even those just within the age limit had been no older than twenty-five on the previous opening. They could have searched only the outskirts then.

The green Spiritual Qi vortex soon stopped moving. The entrance had formed.

“Though the danger inside isn’t high, there’s still risk. You must all listen to the Holy Maiden. Remember not to act rashly. Go on in.”

Wan Rongyang gave instructions to Tianyuan Sect’s disciples.

Since the Tianyuan Sect had claimed first place, they naturally entered first.

The thirty Tianyuan Sect disciples flew toward the entrance together.

After the Tianyuan Sect went in, the Pure Yang Sect followed. Qin Xiao entered the Spiritual Qi vortex along with the Immortal Dao Merchant Association.

This was much more comfortable than entering the Abyss Secret Realm. There was none of that dizzying sense of passing into another world. He merely stepped through a doorway, the view changed, and he was inside.

None of the disciples were randomly teleported either. Everyone appeared at the entrance, so as soon as Qin Xiao entered, he spotted the Tianyuan Sect and Pure Yang Sect disciples.

Moments later, the Mysterious Yin Sect and Tianyi City groups also entered behind them.

“Master, why don’t you join our group after all?”

Lin Shimeng hurried over as soon as she saw Qin Xiao arrive.

“Brother Qin, interested in teaming up with the Pure Yang Sect?”

Gong Yuankui walked over as well.

Qin Xiao was puzzled. Shimeng wanted him with her; that was understandable. But why the Pure Yang Sect? He had entered with the association.

“Master, something’s wrong.”

Yun Man was the first to sense the suppression of this world.

“What’s the matter?”

Qin Xiao hadn’t noticed anything different.

“Now that we’re inside, I’ll tell you. This realm severely suppresses cultivation. Everyone is left with less than a tenth of their cultivation and cannot use even ten percent of their strength.”

Ling Ruoxue explained to Qin Xiao.

Since Qin Xiao had no cultivation base and purely practiced Body Refinement, the suppression had no effect on him. Naturally, he couldn’t sense any change.

In other words, of the hundred people who had just entered, only Qin Xiao could display his full strength. Everyone else could only use about ten percent of theirs.

Cultivators who practiced Body Refinement were somewhat stronger than ordinary cultivators, but none could match Qin Xiao.

“Doesn’t that mean with my current strength, I could kill all of you?”

Qin Xiao seemed to understand. No wonder they were all trying to recruit him. After entering the secret realm, he was the strongest person here. His mischievous streak immediately flared up. This story is hosted at novelping.com.

“Haha, that’s a novel idea, Brother Qin. But you couldn’t do it. We knew about the suppression. Do you think we came unprepared? Besides, there are more than ninety of us. You would probably be the one killed.”

Gong Yuankui was unconcerned. He knew Qin Xiao would not do it, and he was not afraid. Everyone here was a sect prodigy. How could they be short of treasures?

“Just joking, just joking. I don’t want to step out of the secret realm only to be slaughtered on the spot by all your Elders.”

Qin Xiao had only meant to tease, but seeing quite a few people’s faces change drastically, he realized he’d gone too far and quickly explained.

After hearing it was a joke, everyone relaxed.

But Fang Xiuxian couldn’t relax at all. He hadn’t known about the suppression here. This was his first time coming, and those factions who knew naturally wouldn’t sell that information.

Qin Xiao might not kill the others, but they already had a blood feud. This was terrible.

As if his fears had summoned it, Qin Xiao was already walking toward him.

“Qin Xiao, what do you want?”

Fang Xiuxian shouted, watching Qin Xiao warily.

“What do I want? Why ask when you already know?”

Qin Xiao naturally wouldn’t pass up this opportunity. Chen Shunyi was already his mortal enemy, and this Fang Xiuxian had repeatedly tried to deal with him under orders. Now was the perfect chance for revenge.

“I’m warning you, my Master gave me protective treasures. You can’t kill me. And if I’m injured, my Master will sense it immediately. When you leave the secret realm, you won’t escape death either.”

Fang Xiuxian was truly afraid. Why hadn’t anyone mentioned this suppression beforehand? Were they trying to get him killed?

“Look how nervous you are. We’re old acquaintances, aren’t we? I just came over to say hello.”

Qin Xiao was still smiling.

However, Fang Xiuxian’s words had reminded him of something. If he killed Fang Xiuxian now and his Soul Tablet shattered, Chen Shunyi would definitely know.

Chen Shunyi would wait outside once he learned of Fang Xiuxian’s death, then kill Qin Xiao as soon as he emerged. His master’s wife was not here. He could not kill Fang Xiuxian yet.

“Qin Xiao, there is no personal grudge between us. This is all our seniors’ affair. We juniors only follow orders. Don’t worry. Once we get out, I’ll return to seclusion. I promise I won’t cause you trouble again.”

Fang Xiuxian was genuinely scared now. He quickly promised he wouldn’t cause any more problems.

“Very well. If you say so, Brother Fang, all the better.”

After speaking, Qin Xiao turned and walked away.

He still wanted to leave? Qin Xiao had no intention of sparing him. He would wait until the realm was about to close, then kill him. By the time Chen Shunyi reacted, Qin Xiao would be gone.

Fang Xiuxian had a similar thought: keep Qin Xiao calm first. With his cultivation suppressed, he was no match now. After leaving, he would find his other Senior Brothers and ask them to help kill Qin Xiao. He could not leave the man alive, or one day Qin Xiao would kill him.

The four Chen Family juniors broke into cold sweats after the close call. They had nearly been wiped out. Fortunately, Qin Xiao had not struck. They had expected an opportunity in Spirit Medicine Valley, only to find an ordeal.

“Brother Qin, have you decided? Team up with us. If you and I join forces, we can go to far more places in this secret realm.”

Seeing Qin Xiao return, Gong Yuankui asked again. Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping.com.

“Qin Xiao, you’re using our association’s entry slot. You have to keep me safe.”

Ling Ruoxue naturally wasn’t pleased and quickly spoke up.

She’d come along this time precisely because she knew this secret realm had suppression. Qin Xiao wouldn’t be affected, so staying with him meant not worrying about danger. How could she let Qin Xiao leave?

“Well, you’re all my friends. I can’t choose between you. How about I pick a few people to join me instead? I won’t join any of your teams.”

Qin Xiao thought it over. It would be awkward to offend any of them. Better to gather a few people and travel as his own party.

“Lin Shimeng, Cang Chen, the two Luo sisters and Young Miss Ling. Together with Yun Man and me, that makes a team of seven.”

Qin Xiao then began selecting his party.

One from Tianyuan Sect, one from Pure Yang Sect, two from Mysterious Yin Sect, one from the Immortal Dao Merchant Association. Fair treatment for all, offending no one, and all people he trusted.

“I don’t agree. Junior Sister Lin is leading our Tianyuan Sect group. How can she travel with you instead?”

Chu Sheng, Immortal Beast Peak’s Second Senior Brother, objected outright.

Chu Sheng had reached late Golden Core and was one of the best young disciples. He did not dislike Qin Xiao and knew how he and Lin Shimeng were connected. But she was leading the Tianyuan Sect’s party.

“Does your agreement matter?”

Seeing Chu Sheng object, Qin Xiao dismissed his protest. What did his disagreement matter?

“Senior Brother Chu, I’ll leave leading the team to you and the other Senior Brothers and Sisters. As long as we don’t deliberately seek danger, it doesn’t really matter who leads. I’ll be going now.”

After speaking to the Tianyuan Sect disciples, Lin Shimeng walked toward Qin Xiao.

“Eldest Senior Brother, I’m going too.”

Cang Chen didn’t hesitate either. After saying a word to Gong Yuankui, he also came to Qin Xiao’s side.

“Senior Brother, we’re going too.”

Luo Yunbing told their Senior Brother who led the party, then brought Luo Yunshuang to Qin Xiao.

“Cousin, I won’t go with your group. I’m going with Qin Xiao.”

Seeing Qin Xiao insist on forming his own team, Ling Ruoxue had no choice. She’d just stick with Qin Xiao regardless.

“Haha, that works too. If you want your own team, Brother Qin, perhaps Junior Brother will find different opportunities with you.”

Gong Yuankui did not object. It might be a good decision to let Cang Chen go with Qin Xiao.

This seven-person team was the same seven who had been on the fourth floor during the Pure Yang City auction. The original crew.

The other disciples were quite displeased with Qin Xiao. Who did he think he was, just picking whoever he wanted? But since their own team leaders hadn’t objected, they could only accept it.

Chu Sheng was the most annoyed. Qin Xiao had left the sect, yet still took their Holy Maiden away. The wretch! If only Chu Sheng could beat him, he would teach him a lesson.