Chapter 23: The Secret Realm Ends

Su Yu looked at the scene before him; it seemed he should use the Sword Drawing Technique less often.

Su Yu then investigated, and upon finding no traces of Jiang Cheng's aura, he walked down to search as well.

However, he found nothing. Jiang Cheng shouldn't have been reduced to dust by a single strike of his sword.

It was possible he had escaped, but Su Yu could no longer sense his aura and had no idea where he had run off to.

If he possessed the cultivation of the Soul Transformation Stage, he could have sealed the heavens and earth, and Jiang Cheng wouldn't have been able to escape.

He hadn't expected this Demon Clan member to have some tricks up his sleeve. He was worthy of being a Demon Race member who had lived for who knew how long. Fortunately, he was disguised, so Jiang Cheng didn't know who he was.

He should leave first; people would likely arrive soon. Su Yu flew toward the exit of the Secret Realm. When he arrived outside, he saw that it was already packed with people.

Everyone was discussing the Demon Clan member, but even more so, the mysterious expert who had appeared in the Secret Realm. That sword strike had left everyone too shocked to speak.

Now, rumors were spreading outside that this mysterious expert had split the sky with a single sword strike, leaving the Demon Race member with not even a speck of dust remaining. Everyone was calling this expert the sword immortal of the current age, but no one knew who it was.

Upon exiting, Su Yu found Wang Yang and the others. Seeing the distraught Wei Wenjie beside Wang Yang, it seemed this matter had hit him quite hard.

Shortly after, Li Yun and the others emerged as well. Upon seeing Su Yu and his group,

she hurriedly asked: "What happened? Who was the expert that unleashed that sword strike? It was too terrifying."

Su Yu also quickly responded: "Indeed. I was just suppressed by that Sword Intent to the point where I couldn't move, breaking out into a cold sweat. It was truly terrifying."

Wang Yang said: "A Demon Clan member appeared in the Secret Realm, but it seems that Senior eliminated them. However, a Senior at the Golden Core Stage also sacrificed themselves."

"He stayed behind to buy us time." After saying this, everyone looked dejected.

After hearing this, Li Yun was stunned. She hadn't expected a Demon Clan member to reappear after so long. She wondered how much longer peace in the Southern Region could last.

After calming down, Su Yu and the others prepared to return to their Sect.

Shortly after, Su Yu and his group set off to return to the Sect.

At this moment, two Peak Masters from the Celestial Maiden Sect arrived in front of the Secret Realm. Having heard that a Demon Race member had appeared, they had rushed over immediately.

The two of them flashed into the Secret Realm to investigate. Arriving at the spot where Su Yu had just fought, they looked at the thousand-meter-long gully before them, and one of them asked:

"Could you do this easily?"

"No. Fortunately, an expert intervened and helped eliminate the Demon Clan member, though I don't know who it was."

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away from the Secret Realm, a bead materialized.

Jiang Cheng fell out of the bead. He could no longer get up, and his entire cultivation base had dissipated.

He was now unable to even defeat an ordinary person. To resist Su Yu's strike, he had resorted to using a Forbidden Art, exhausting all his vital blood.

Coupled with the Yin Yang Demon Pearl blocking a portion of the damage, he had managed to escape. This Yin Yang Demon Pearl, a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path, was truly formidable.

His lifespan was now limited, but fortunately, as long as the Yin Yang Demon Pearl and the Yin Yang Art remained, everything would be fine.

As for the person who had beaten him into this state, when the time came, he would definitely seek revenge.

Only by reaching the Soul Transformation Stage would he have a chance, because if he were at the Soul Transformation Stage, he wouldn't have been able to escape. Those at the Soul Transformation Stage could sense the power of the heavens and earth and could seal space; they would have been able to detect that he was still alive.

Therefore, he deduced that Su Yu had not yet achieved a Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Stage. As soon as he achieved his own Breakthrough to Soul Transformation, combined with these two treasures, he would make Su Yu experience true despair.

But it seemed that would be impossible in the short term. Now, he had to Cultivate from scratch and first find an opportunity to contact the Demon Race.

His strength alone was limited. They hadn't won the last War between Immortals and Demons, but this time would be different.

Just as Jiang Cheng was about to collapse, a few villagers discovered him.

"Brother, are you alright? Hold on, we'll take you for treatment immediately."

Back at the Secret Realm, Wei Wenjie sat slumped in front of the entrance, his eyes somewhat vacant.

Because of his willfulness, insisting on coming here, this result had occurred. He had been raised by Wei Liang since he was a child. Because there were many descendants in the Wei Family, his father had quite a few wives and concubines.

Although his own talent was decent, there were many others like him in the Wei Family, and he had two older brothers with exceptional talent.

His father bestowed all his care upon them; he could only occasionally receive his father's concern.

Under these circumstances, it had always been Wei Liang who took care of him and encouraged him. Although they had a master-servant relationship, Wei Liang's position in his heart was very important.

At this moment, Wei Liang's figure gradually appeared in Wei Wenjie's mind.

It was as if he was cheering him on. Subsequently, his originally vacant eyes gradually became firm.

Wei Wenjie slowly stood up. He decided to return to the Wei Family first; he had to set up a spirit tablet for Uncle Wei.

His spirit in heaven wouldn't want to see him like this. Through this event, he understood that he had to become stronger—stronger than anyone else. Only in this way could he protect what he wanted.

Otherwise, everything would be an illusion. As for the Demon Race, if any Demon Clan members dared to appear in the future, he would definitely make them pay the price.

After several days of flying, Su Yu and his party returned to the Profound Heaven Sect.

The incident at the Secret Realm near the Celestial Maiden Sect had spread throughout the Southern Region after several days of fermenting. The appearance of a Demon Clan member had caused various Sects to heighten their vigilance, and they were all increasing their patrols.

Those who had experienced the War between Immortals and Demons knew the cruelty of that war.

Arriving at Su Yu's courtyard, Wang Yang took out the resources obtained from the Secret Realm.

Although they had experienced such an event, it remained fresh in everyone's memory.

"Fortunately, everyone is safe and sound. We did obtain many treasures in the Secret Realm this time. Let's follow the old rules and split the resources equally."

Afterward, Wang Yang poured out all the treasures they had collectively obtained in this Secret Realm. Treasures found individually remained the property of the individual.

After distributing the resources, everyone left.

Su Yu planted all the Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicine he had obtained from the Secret Realm in his own backyard.

Just then, Han Shi and Ye Lin, having heard that Su Yu had returned, hurried to Su Yu's home.

Looking at Su Yu, Han Shi spoke first: "Brother Su, it's great that you could return safely. Brother Ye and I were worried for quite a while after learning that a Demon Clan member had appeared in the Secret Realm you went to."

"It's fortunate that you returned safe and sound."

"Indeed."

Ye Lin also breathed a sigh of relief. "I heard that some Disciples from our Sect also perished inside."

Su Yu laughed: "Don't worry, we are all people of great fortune and long lives."

Seeing that Su Yu was fine, Han Shi's eyes lit up. "Brother Su, did you see that mysterious expert? I heard the power of that sword strike was shocking."

"No. At that time, everyone present was already suppressed by that Sword Intent to the point of being unable to move. No one knows who that expert is."

Han Shi said regretfully: "That is a bit of a pity."

Ye Lin, however, looked confident. "One day, I will also be like that Senior, slaying demons with a single sword strike."

Han Shi, seeing Ye Lin like this, said:

"Brother Su, look, Brother Ye is starting to act cocky again."

Amidst bursts of laughter, everyone left one after another.

At this moment, on the way, Qingling, who was inside Ye Lin's sword, spoke up.

"I told you I sensed a trace of Devilish Qi in the Secret Realm. It seems I was right."

"It seems you were right, Brother Ling. I wonder if this Demon Clan member is the same one from the Dragon Spirit Secret Realm."

"Since a Demon Clan member has appeared again, I don't know how long this current situation can be maintained. We must hurry and increase our strength, but there is no need to take mere Demon Clan members to heart."