Chen Tian had made up his mind. After resolving matters in the Dark Realm, he would travel to the Dark Radiance Continent and find a way to bring her back. Judging by the phantom image and aura he had perceived earlier, her condition was precarious and would not last more than a few days. He hoped it wouldn't be too late. Chen Tian's impression of the Tianyun Sect was one of pure killing intent. The Tianyun Sect, being one of the sacred lands of the Dark Radiance Continent, was likely using her origin and body to concoct pills to enhance their strength. This filled Chen Tian with rage, and the entire Tianyun Sect was now on his kill list.
At this moment, in the main branch of the Tianyun Sect in the Dark Realm, eight figures stood in the grand hall. A young man, who was the leader, sat slowly onto the central seat. The others took their seats accordingly. The young man's expression was calm, tinged with a hint of anger, as he said, "Someone has killed a disciple of our sect, Wang Tao no less, a disciple of Elder Wang. What do you think we should do?"
"Elder, I believe we should eliminate the perpetrator to show our sect's stance. Our Tianyun Sect disciples are not to be trifled with. Furthermore, if we don't show our attitude, outsiders will assume we are afraid. This concerns the reputation of our Tianyun Sect."
"Indeed, what the Third Elder says is correct. Elder, Wang Tao's master is an inner elder of the sacred land. If he were to hold us accountable, we would all suffer greatly. Moreover, killing a Tianyun Sect disciple is itself a grave offense."
The Second Elder spoke with a solemn expression. The young man seated at the head tapped his fingers on the armrest, seemingly deep in thought. It was best not to mobilize on a large scale in the Dark Realm. However, this was a matter of the sect's reputation. The young man said indifferently, "Very well. Which of you elders is willing to undertake this task?"
"According to the descriptions of other disciples, the opponent's strength is not simple. Wang Tao was one of the strongest in this branch. If he could kill Wang Tao, his strength should be comparable to that of you elders. I wonder which elder is willing to go."
"I will."
The Third Elder stepped forward. Seeing the Third Elder beat them to it, the other elders gnashed their teeth and glared fiercely at him. This was an opportunity!
Wang Tao was the disciple of an inner elder. If news of Wang Tao's death reached the inner sanctum of the Tianyun Sect's sacred land, that elder would likely hold them accountable, and they would all be in trouble. If they presented the perpetrator's head, they might receive resources or the elder's favor. This was the thought process of all the elders. Who would have thought the Third Elder would step forward so quickly, without any apparent hesitation?
"Good, Third Elder, the task falls to you. Let's adjourn."
"Yes!"
The grand hall of the Tianyun Sect instantly emptied. The Third Elder walked out of the hall and headed in another direction, not intending to find Chen Tian immediately. In the shadows, a young man watched the Third Elder's movements. This young man was the Sect Master of the Tianyun Sect's branch, the youngest outer elder within the sect. He looked in the direction the Third Elder was heading and thought, as expected, this Third Elder harbored secrets he couldn't reveal.
When had the Tianyun Sect become so corrupt? The young man paid no mind to the Third Elder's actions. In his view, the Tianyun Sect would eventually be destroyed. The reason was simple: they had offended the divine, and divine retribution would eventually descend. His current priority was to find his own way out.
He believed he had found his escape route during the arena battles that morning. With a flicker, he vanished, leaving no trace of his presence at the Tianyun Sect's branch.
"Spying on me? What a joke. Don't they know my intentions?"
The young man sneered inwardly. A mere group of elders trying to control him? They were utterly delusional. He wasn't afraid of being monitored.
The young man's figure moved towards Chen Tian's residence. Inside Chen Tian's room, Chen Tian was cultivating. Cultivation was something he pursued relentlessly. In the Dark Realm, there were forces and cultivators of similar strength to him, so his power was not top-tier here. Cultivation could improve his strength, even if only slightly. Every bit added up, and the more energy he possessed, the greater his advantage in combat.
"Hm?"
Chen Tian sensed a faint, hidden aura. He said with a faint smile, "Since you are here, why conceal yourself? Come out."
"Good kid, you can actually detect my aura. It seems you're different from others."
"Is the Divine Realm truly just a small world?"
The young man emerged from beside Chen Tian, as if he had been there all along. Chen Tian's eyes showed confusion. "What business do people from the Tianyun Sect have with me? You're not here to seek revenge for the disciple this morning, are you?"
"No, no, I'm not here to fight."
"How about we have a chat?"
"Alright."
Seeing that Chen Tian was willing to listen to his explanation, the young man breathed a sigh of relief. He was now certain that Chen Tian's strength was extraordinary, easily detecting his presence. After all, few people in the entire Dark Realm could perceive his hidden abilities.
Chen Tian had so easily sensed his arrival, and even knew his exact location. Such perception and insight suggested that the Divine Realm was definitely not a small world, but at least comparable to the Dark Radiance Continent. Chen Tian's strength was at least on par with his own, or even significantly higher.
Chen Tian listened to the young man's words. After a period of conversation, Chen Tian learned the young man's identity: the Sect Master of the Tianyun Sect in the Dark Realm, in charge of the entire sect. Chen Tian's expression was calm. "Are you so sure I will choose to destroy the Tianyun Sect?"
"I am sure. This morning, your expression was furious when you looked at those pills. You must understand the secret behind them."
"This is the secret of the entire Tianyun Sect. No one outside knows about it."
"Good, I accept your proposal. However, I have a question. How long have you been using these pills?"
"Only for a few months. You don't need to worry, she should be fine."
Hearing this, Chen Tian gained some understanding of the current situation.
The young man said indifferently, "Chen Tian, I must return now. Elder San will likely come tomorrow. Elder San has his own secrets; you must be careful. I suspect Elder San has someone behind him."
"I will be careful."
Chen Tian nodded. The young man left the room. Chen Tian sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate. At present, improving his strength was paramount; without strength, he was nothing. According to the young man, Elder San's strength was comparable to his own, but in terms of actual combat, Elder San was still stronger due to his age. Elder San had lived for centuries, and his combat experience and strength were not something the young man could contend with.
For Chen Tian, this was merely a minor inconvenience. What piqued his curiosity was the person behind Elder San. It seemed that person was targeting him.
Chen Tian eagerly anticipated tomorrow's battle. Would the person behind them make a move?
Chen Tian sat cross-legged and cultivated. In a black cave, Elder San surveyed his surroundings, cautiously looking around. Finding no one following him, he entered the cave.
The cave was pitch black, and the aura within was extremely bizarre. Elder San seemed to be a regular visitor, showing no fear of the cave.