The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 702 - 236: So You’re Number Seven, the Purple Sphere!

After all, those who know about the Grotto Heaven Forbidden Area of the Taiqing Sect, besides the Supreme Elder and the Peak Masters, the Phecda Sect is also aware.

Who can be sure that people like Master Xuanji who hold restraining items haven't secretly allied and told others about this matter?

Such as the Golden Thunder Sect, the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect, or other backups and alternatives.

But no matter what, he probably wouldn't suspect me.

After all, Sikong Yan just said earlier that after investigating a bit with No. 5, I've been No. 1 for many years.

I still remember the first time I saw the scene of the Grotto Heaven Forbidden Area, I was still in the Qi Condensation realm.

Do you think the Taiqing Sect would let a Qi Condensation disciple get involved in such secret matters?

Gao Xuan should have told him earlier, so he'd rather suspect the Thirteen Peaks' Peak Masters and the Supreme Elders than point the finger of suspicion at me.

After a brief contemplation, Zhou Qing straightforwardly asked, "Since you've asked this much, I have a question I'd like you to clarify."

"Comrade, go ahead!" Sikong Yan responded eagerly.

Zhou Qing said, "The ten Nine Nether Lotus Seeds, why hadn't you thought of consuming even one?"

With these words, Sikong Yan was stunned, the entire purple light orb froze in place.

Zhou Qing could even clearly sense his shock and disbelief.

Zhou Qing smiled slightly and said, "Comrade, what's wrong? Say something!"

After a moment of silence, Sikong Yan spoke with a serious expression, "What are you talking about? I don't understand."

"Oh, since you don't understand, forget it. Maybe when No. 4 logs in next time, he might be interested. After all, that guy can casually command a dozen Spirit Severing Realm cultivators; his status shouldn't be ordinary."

As Zhou Qing said this, the red light orb representing him began to dim, as if preparing to exit.

Seeing this, Sikong Yan quickly shouted, "Wait a moment!"

Only then did Zhou Qing stop and look at him with a smile.

Sikong Yan stared intently at Zhou Qing, he originally thought recognizing No. 1 in the forbidden zone first would cause him to lose his composure.

Then he could investigate bit by bit like a cat playing with a mouse.

After all, this kind of guessing game filled with suspense and challenge most arouses his interest.

But unexpectedly, the other party directly pinpointed him with accuracy.

At this moment, thoughts raced through his mind, trying desperately to recall every word and action, attempting to find out where exactly he had slipped up, leading to being seen through by No. 1.

"Are you bluffing me?" Sikong Yan tried to maintain composure and asked.

Zhou Qing's expression remained calm as he said, "I'm not that idle, and besides, now it's me asking you."

After a brief silence, Sikong Yan said, "There's no specific reason, just felt that good things should be shared."

"Is it really that simple?" Zhou Qing intently watched Sikong Yan.

Sikong Yan said, "It's just that simple, if you don't believe it, there's nothing I can do."

Zhou Qing chuckled lightly.

After all, the Supreme Elder initially intended to leave him a Nine Nether Lotus Seed, but he refused.

Back then, he was just in the Nascent Soul Realm, unsure when he would break through to Divinity Transformation.

He also checked to ensure there weren't any hidden traps set.

Ultimately, the matter didn't have much to do with him.

Looking at the purple sphere that Sikong Yan was in, Zhou Qing said with a hint of threat, "Let's drop this matter. I won't expose you, and don't idly probe around."

"You should know that I'm in the dark while you're in the open. If you really provoke me, don't blame me for acting recklessly."

"Get to know him slowly, and you'll understand, No. 4 is notoriously small-minded, he loves to err on the side of caution."

Having said that, Zhou Qing withdrew, leaving Sikong Yan to ponder the implications on his own.

Afterward, Zhou Qing made his way to the direction of the Ancestral Hall.

Seeing the last portrait of the Canglong Taoist, combined with the face he saw, Zhou Qing was certain that the ghost emperor in the first coffin was indeed the former Sect Leader.

The Taiqing Sect has a Spirit Severing Realm powerhouse!

It's unimaginable.

But why hadn't Canglong Taoist ever contacted his master and the others?

Was there something he couldn't speak of?

Zhou Qing couldn't figure it out, so he went to the cemetery again, and went straight to find his master's tomb after revealing his identity.

Standing in front of the tomb, Zhou Qing bowed three times with a solemn expression before reaching out a hand, gently pressing it onto the ground.

In that instant, a terrifying divine sense silently probed downward.

Until he "saw" a skeleton lying in the coffin below, wearing clothes identical to the ghost emperor's.

"What on earth is going on?" Zhou Qing's frown deepened.

...

Just like that, five days later, Cao Zhengyang returned first, utterly exhausted.

According to what he saw, the entrance to the secret realm in the abyss was long closed, and many who escaped were still anxiously waiting outside.

After all, inside are the friends and relatives they came with, how could they bear to leave?

"Xuanyuan Shuo rushed back from the border again, and according to his investigation, the space there is extremely stable, it's unlikely the entrance to the secret realm will appear again."

"As for those who didn't come out, one can only assume the worst. Additionally, he specifically announced that the Peng Emperor has not fallen and is currently in secluded cultivation on Great Demon Mountain."

"During that time, the two indeed engaged in combat, but only resulted in serious injuries, and throughout he never admitted to slaying the Peng Emperor."