CHAPTER 194: CHAPTER 190: WHAT THE HELL, THAT WORKS? (SEEKING MONTHLY PASS)

"Have all of you always lived in this Demon Beast Forest?"

Liu Ruyan looked at them, a hint of puzzlement in her expression.

She found that none of these people were ordinary. Kong Qingquan exuded a dense scholarly aura, seemingly following the path of Vast Righteous Qi.

The old man, whose time was short, was even more suffused with sword intent, which was even denser than her own sword qi.

As for Xu Nian from the Profound Yellow Sect, he was the one she truly couldn’t see through.

With her Realm, discerning a person’s situation was typically effortless. However, when she looked at Xu Nian, it was as if something was protecting him. His entire being seemed shrouded in mist, making it impossible to clearly see his exact situation.

Her words, however, sowed confusion among Kong Qingquan and the others. Demon Beast Forest? What place is that?

Xu Nian nodded lightly. "Indeed, we have always been here. Or more precisely, we’ve been imprisoned here."

Imprisoned? Liu Ruyan was slightly startled. Seemingly remembering something, she abruptly looked up and asked, "Are you aware of the Luo Family’s array?"

Xu Nian nodded.

Come to think of it, I also possess the Luo Family’s bloodline,

Xu Nian mused. But it seems I was the one who disrupted the Luo Family’s plans, so...

"To think the Luo Family had preparations even in the Demon Beast Forest," Liu Ruyan mumbled to herself. "This suggests that the Luo Family’s situation has indeed become irreversible. If at this moment..."

Her words suddenly halted. Xu Nian and the others had no idea what she was going to say next.

But she abruptly changed the subject. "Do any of you have other plans?"

Other plans? The world had undergone the Great Changes of Heaven and Earth. The outside was now filled with far stronger entities, and in the eyes of those powerful beings, people like them were no different from ants.

Kong Qingquan, naturally, still possessed his scholarly spirit. He wanted to carve his own path, to forge a way for scholars in the world.

As for Zhao Qixian... with his life force nearly depleted, his survival depended on aid from someone from the outside world. But would these people offer help?

"Fairy, if you are willing to save my Uncle-Master, I, Zhang Longhu, will be your servant from now on!" Zhang Longhu was deeply concerned about Zhao Qixian’s condition. Knowing his time was short, he wanted to seize this opportunity.

"It’s merely a matter of lifespan reaching its limit. Break through to the next Realm, and you can extend your life by another hundred years," Liu Ruyan said nonchalantly. In this world, some valued lifespan greatly, while others were indifferent.

"I can offer you the Celestial Splendor Sect’s Cultivation Manual. With your talent, breaking through would take no more than a day," Liu Ruyan said softly. "However, once you cultivate our Celestial Splendor Sect’s manual, you will be one of us from then on. Are you willing?"

In terms of age, Zhao Qixian could have been Liu Ruyan’s grandfather. Yet, in terms of cultivation Realm, Zhao Qixian was indeed no different from an ant before her.

With the current Great Changes of Heaven and Earth, Zhao Qixian naturally wanted to strive for a chance, so...

"I am willing!" Zhao Qixian nodded. "This old man also wishes to see the outside world!"

With his agreement, Liu Ruyan then turned her gaze to Kong Qingquan. She had noticed from the start that this scholar was not simple. If she could bring him back, perhaps there could be unexpected benefits.

As for Xu Nian of the Profound Yellow Sect, she had already given up on trying to recruit him. He was far too composed, so calm it made her question his very identity.

The reactions of Zhao Qixian and the others were the most genuine, fitting what one would expect from people long secluded from the world. But what about this Xu Nian?

There wasn’t the slightest hint of awe in his eyes. It was as if her Realm exerted no pressure on him whatsoever.

A Qi Cultivation Realm individual disregarding someone at the Nascent Soul Realm? The gap between them spans two entire major Realms—an insurmountable distance.

For someone at the Qi Cultivation Realm to disregard her like this, he is either a fool or possesses a true Bottom Card.

Clearly, this man is not the former!

Profound Yellow Sect...

Kong Qingquan hesitated. I could go, but there’s Little Sage Manor... He found it hard to abandon Little Sage Manor, so he remained hesitant.

Liu Ruyan guessed his situation. With a flip of her hand, a miniature tower ship appeared in her palm.

"This is the Flowing Cloud Tower Ship. You can activate it once you leave the Demon Beast Forest. It can transport 10,000 people and reach my Celestial Splendor Sect within a single day," Liu Ruyan explained. "If you’re concerned about your people, you can bring them along. Talented disciples can also join my Celestial Splendor Sect. Of course, the same applies to those from the Celestial One Daoist Sect."

Upon hearing this, both Kong Qingquan and Zhao Qixian’s expressions lit up with joy. For them, this was truly a stroke of divine fortune!

They were both deeply attached to their respective sects. However, if they could lead everyone away, that would be more than they could have hoped for. By joining these Immortal Sects, they too would have the chance to become Immortals.

Kong Qingquan turned with excitement. "Sect Leader Xu, are you willing to leave this Cage with us? With your talent, you are undoubtedly a future New Star who cannot be overlooked!"

Xu Nian could, of course, feel his sincerity. But his Profound Yellow Sect was here. To advance his Realm, he only needed the players to do the work for him. He didn’t care about the outside world.

"Mr. Kong, I appreciate your kindness," Xu Nian said calmly, "but I do not wish to leave this place. I still have matters to attend to here, so... I wish the three of you and the other disciples a prosperous journey ahead!"