With Mo Xilan's Realm, even if she sees through me... as long as I can maintain the details... she probably won't be able to confirm anything for sure...

As long as she can't confirm, it'll be manageable.

I'll just need to find another chance to hand the Heartbreak Flower to her...

Everything is ready...

Wang Mu took a deep breath, feeling as if he were about to face execution.

Wait, how many days have passed?

Wang Mu was startled. He hurriedly calculated the time and realized that four days had already passed.

This is bad, I'm overdue...

Wang Mu looked towards the Sword Sect, his expression changing slightly.

Today, the atmosphere at the Sword Sect was extremely tense, especially around Upper Cloud Peak. Above, a large cauldron enveloped the area, visible to those with some insight. It was the Four Symbols Elixir Furnace. The four Divine Beasts carved on each side seemed poised to spring to life and devour everything below.

"Senior Brother, what is that?"

"That's the Four Symbols Elixir Furnace from the Dan King Sect... A senior from the Dan King Sect has come to our Sword Sect."

"It doesn't look good. I feel an inexplicable pressure..."

"The Dan King Sect rarely makes public appearances. There's been no news of them since the last Alchemy Dao Conference... Why have they come to our Sword Sect now?"

"They feel so imposing... Do you smell that scorching scent too?"

"That's the Heaven and Earth Divine Flame from within the Four Symbols Elixir Furnace—the Divine Heart Flame! It's one of the rarest and most extraordinary flames in the world!"

「Upper Cloud Peak.」

Many disciples had gathered in the plaza outside the grand hall, but they dared not take another step forward, merely discussing amongst themselves from a distance. The pressure near the grand hall was too intense; even approaching a single step closer brought an overwhelming sense of oppression. The Dan King Sect disciples guarding the hall stood like imposing guardian deities.

Chen Feng and Shen Jiao stood outside the grand hall entrance, exchanging uneasy glances.

Their Grand Ancestor had emerged from seclusion. Not only had she emerged, but she also hadn't found the person she was waiting for. So, she had descended upon the Sword Sect with an imposing aura, clearly not intending to let matters rest.

They didn't understand their Grand Ancestor's temperament. The Grand Ancestor would typically seclude herself for decades, possibly appearing only once. They had only heard bits and pieces about her habits; they weren't even very clear on her appearance. Only the Sect Master knew.

Throughout the entire Dan King Sect, not many Pill Masters had actually seen the Grand Ancestor. On the rare occasions she emerged from seclusion to instruct everyone, she would appear and vanish like a phantom, her features indistinct. The Sect Master would occasionally mention that, back in the day, the Grand Ancestor was said to be one of the greatest beauties in the world.

But now, most had forgotten. They only remembered the Grand Ancestor's unparalleled skill in the Alchemy Dao and her unfathomably attained Immortal Ascension Cultivation—one of the few Ascension Realm powerhouses in the Nine Provinces Cultivation World. With such a title, no one cared what she looked like or what else she could do.

The two looked inside the grand hall. This time, when the Grand Ancestor emerged from seclusion, she was wreathed in a layer of divine light, mysterious and extraordinary.

Suddenly, a tremendous oppressive force burst forth from within the grand hall, forming a palpable shockwave that radiated outwards. The many disciples outside all stumbled back, their faces etched with alarm and uncertainty as they stared into the grand hall.

「Inside the grand hall.」

Led by Jian Wuqing, the six Peak Leaders wore extremely grave expressions.

The old woman from the Dan King Sect narrowed her eyes, surveying the Sword Sect's upper echelons. "I've already said, our Grand Ancestor has come in person for no other reason than to have you hand over that Wang Mu, or find him for us. Otherwise, I fear your Sword Sect will know no peace today."

The Peak Leaders exchanged glances. The other Peak Leaders had only recently recovered from their injuries and hadn't expected to encounter such a major incident immediately after. To think the Dan King Sect had come personally...

"Wang Mu..." Wu Dayong said in a low voice, "Granny Gu, why is your Dan King Sect looking for him? What exactly did he do when he went to your Dan King Sect last year?"

As an Elixir Dao Master, he was the only one among them who recognized this old woman. She was the current Sect Master of the Dan King Sect and also one of the Grand Ancestor's disciples.

"Alright... Since it has come to this..." Granny Gu narrowed her eyes. "He promised our Dan King Sect something and has yet to fulfill it. I don't wish to make things difficult for you. We won't ask for the Heavenly Heart Protecting God Pill back, especially since your Yan Sword Immortal is at a critical juncture in her seclusion. You just need to hand over Wang Mu."

The expressions of the Sword Sect leaders darkened.

That boy was indeed hiding something, Jian Wuqing thought. Elder Yan was indeed at a critical moment in her seclusion. In another year or two, her injuries would be healed. Therefore, this period of seclusion was extremely important. She absolutely could not be disturbed, or all her previous efforts might be wasted.

But Wang Mu...

"I wonder..." Jian Wuqing mused for a few seconds. "What exactly did Wang Mu promise the Dan King Sect? If he cannot fulfill it, our Sword Sect will do so on his behalf for the Dan King Sect."

The other Peak Leaders nodded in agreement.

Only Wu Dayong frowned slightly. He had a vague feeling that Wang Mu might have promised something utterly outrageous. Probably not something so easily accomplished.

"Oh?" Granny Gu pondered for a few moments, just about to speak.

Suddenly, accompanied by a wave of peculiar elixir fragrance, everyone saw a faint, ethereal blue figure descend into the grand hall.

"Grand Ancestor..." Granny Gu exclaimed quickly.

The elixir fragrance carried with it a harmonious sensation, like a gentle spring breeze. It was currently the end of the year, deep into winter, and the grand hall was filled with a biting cold, yet at this moment, it felt like the return of spring in the sixth month, suffused with a vibrant aura of life. It seemed capable of reviving all creation, of imbuing even lifeless objects with spirit.

However, the figure instantly transformed into a shimmering, golden-green flame that hovered in mid-air before vanishing. Within the flame, one could faintly glimpse another ethereal blue figure.

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