Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 407 - 403: The Outside World’s Inescapable Net

Chapter 407: Chapter 403: The Outside World’s Inescapable Net

Xia Feng couldn’t understand why the illusion of Wuji Divine Monarch seemed to regard him differently, but it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

His expression was slightly tense as he glanced at the people around him, then pressed his lips together and carefully withdrew the oppressive aura of the Great Dao from his body one by one.

The illusion of Wuji Divine Monarch spoke again.

"The rewards for the second trial have been distributed. The third round of the examination will begin in two days."

After saying this, the illusion of Wuji Divine Monarch seemed to close its eyes and ignored the people below.

The entire Heaven-Ascending Ladder descended back to its place, and the ten figures reappeared on the waiting platform of the Divine Hall of Inheritance.

This time there was a two-day rest period, perhaps because Xia Feng completed the trial ahead of schedule.

As soon as the ten returned to the platform, Xia Tianming and Tang Yunqi instantly rushed to Xia Feng’s side and embraced him.

On the opposite side, Dongfang Qingcang also had six people with him, all of whom were elites of the Four Great Clans.

However, while dozens of people usually couldn’t surround Xia Feng, now there were only three on the opposing side, and they dared not take risks at this time for fear that if they were killed by Xia Feng, they would lose their inheritance eligibility.

After all, they were only one step away from receiving the inheritance.

The atmosphere between the two factions in the Secret Realm carried a hint of confrontation.

Meanwhile, outside the Secret Realm, things were in turmoil.

Though there was still some time before the Secret Realm’s thirty-day limit ended, a large number of people were suddenly transmitted out, indicating some unknown upheaval had occurred.

An Inner Sect Disciple from the Dongfang Clan explained the situation inside the Secret Realm to the leaders of the Four Great Clans, his face not looking very good.

The twists and turns inside caused the expressions of those from the Four Great Clans to subtly change.

"Are you saying that the kid holding the Ancient Divine Artifact was this lucky all the way?"

"Now, fewer than a quarter of those who entered the Secret Realm are coming out, and only ten people remain inside?"

"Did all the others die?"

The continuous questioning exhausted the disciple, but he patiently explained everything clearly.

People around were somewhat in an uproar, unsure whether they didn’t believe what he said or were shocked by the content.

After a while, the leader from the Dongfang Clan finally spoke: "Since this involves the Divine Monarch’s inheritance, along with three Ancient Divine Artifacts and many Secret Treasures, this is beyond our ability to handle."

"We must report this."

The other leaders of the Three Great Clans nodded, agreeing that this was a sensible approach, as the situation was evidently beyond their capacity to control.

No clan wanted to miss out on the Divine Monarch’s inheritance or the three Ancient Divine Artifacts, so they were determined to guard the Secret Realm’s exit rigorously.

All who emerged from the Secret Realm would be transported here, so setting up a trap here would surely capture that kid.

During this time, the people from the Four Great Clans frequently glanced at the direction of Beiming Ye.

"Ximen Qing from the Ximen Clan and Nangong Lian from the Nangong Clan both perished in the Secret Realm, yet you, with cultivation inferior to theirs, managed to survive by luck."

This statement carried a deeper implication, possibly hinting at suspicion about how he managed to emerge.

Beiming Ye’s face turned slightly pale, and his body trembled a little.

"I..."

The hesitation on his face was fleeting, but everyone could clearly see it.

The elder from the Dongfang Clan spoke with a cold tone: "Do you know any insider information?"

Beiming Ye appeared somewhat startled, then shook his head repeatedly: "No, no, no, I don’t know."

"I just prioritize survival, and didn’t involve myself deeply in many things."

"Back when the Ximen Clan tempted the Nangong Clan to ally and trap the Dongfang Clan, I dared not speak up."

"When Ximen Qing suppressed Nangong Lian to go back and encircle that kid again, I didn’t dare to join in."

"Later on, when Ximen Chun provoked Dongfang Qingcang to confront that kid, I was quietly surviving behind the scenes."

He scratched his head, avoiding looking at their increasingly grim faces, instead expressing a bit of embarrassment.

"Truth be told, I made it to the top ten on the Heaven-Ascending Ladder, but I intentionally provoked someone in their group so I could escape."

Beiming Ye’s voice quieted: "Yes, maybe I’ve been a bit cowardly, but... I’ve always been cautious all these years."

"I had a premonition that I wouldn’t be able to compete with them next, so I thought it better to come out and report to the adults."

After he finished speaking, the surrounding members of the Four Great Clans instantly became furious.

With Beiming Ye’s account, it seemed like everything was instigated by the Ximen Clan.

The Dongfang Clan’s targeting of that kid could be understandable, but what on earth was the Ximen Clan attempting to achieve?

Were they tired of being the eternal second and wanted to rise up and become the number one?

The Ximen Clan naturally denied it, insisting that Beiming Ye was lying. However, after questioning several members of other clans and some Loose Cultivators, they quickly pieced together the truth of Beiming Ye’s words.

The Dongfang and Nangong Clans were instantly infuriated, almost breaking out into a fight with the Ximen Clan at the entrance of the Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, the elder from the Beiming Clan took Beiming Ye away to admonish him.

Inside the tent, Elder Beiming inspected Beiming Ye with concern before he spoke: "Disregard the people outside, staying alive is what’s important."

"You’ve always been cautiously shrewd, which puts me at ease."

"But did you figure out the pattern of the Secret Realm’s inheritance activation?"

Beiming Ye paused, then shook his head: "It was just a coincidence, but I suspect it might be related to the high number of deaths in the Secret Realm this time."

His eyes flickered briefly, then he continued: "But it’s uncertain, whether the same requirement will apply next time."

"I even wonder if, after this inheritance, the Infinite Secret Realm might cease to exist at all."

Elder Beiming’s expression grew more contemplative and worried: "If it is as you say, if the inheritance is taken by that unknown kid, that’s one thing. But if it’s claimed by the prodigy of the Dongfang Clan, I’m afraid in the future..."

He sighed lightly, seemingly recalling the fear of being overshadowed by the Dongfang Clan for life.

Beiming Ye, perhaps in an attempt to comfort or simply narrate, sighed as well and said: "It seems we can only leave it to fate now."