Chapter 3866 Return from the Secret Realm

Feeling the enormous spatial energy fluctuations, everyone’s gaze turned towards them.

Calculating the time, three days had essentially passed, and the people inside would soon be teleported out.

At this, many people’s eyes grew fervent, all hoping their Disciples or fellow Sect members would have a good outcome.

Especially the Guiyuan Sect members, they knew their own capabilities; Tan Ge had always been hiding his strength.

Yuan Futu held great hope for his Disciple, believing he would shine brightly in the Yuangu Secret Realm this time, even trampling Dongfang Daoyuan underfoot.

Zhao Qingzheng and Han Fangxi gathered together: “Han Family Head, do you think that Ye will really come out alive?”

His heart was very conflicted; on one hand, he was filled with hatred, hoping Ye Bufan would die directly in the Yuangu Secret Realm, but on the other, he coveted the treasures on him.

Han Fangxi was full of hatred; the Han Family had suffered the most at Ye Bufan’s hands.

“I also hope he dies, but now it seems that Ye is very good at hiding, so it won’t be easy to make him die.”

Zhao Qingzheng’s eyes gleamed with malice: “Then let him come out alive; at that time, I will personally kill him!”

Han Fangxi nodded, not saying much more.

No matter whose hands Ye Bufan died in, with ten Immortal Reverent Peak powerhouses standing here, he was destined for a bad end.

As the two were speaking, a vortex reappeared above the valley, and a ball of white light shot out from within, then landed on the ground.

Afterward, the vortex disappeared, and the Yuangu Secret Realm officially closed.

Yuan Futu and others instantly widened their eyes; they had witnessed the opening of the Yuangu Secret Realm many times and knew what this meant: the people inside had been sent out.

The others were even more so; some even held their breath, wanting to see the final outcome.

Over at the Bixia Sect, Luo Bingyan, Shen Qiyun, Xiaoqing, and others were extremely nervous; although they knew Ye Bufan’s strength, concern made them anxious, always fearing an accident.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, the light dissipated, and figures appeared before everyone.

“This…”

When they clearly saw the scene before them, countless people were completely stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Of the hundred people who had originally entered the Yuangu Secret Realm, less than twenty now stood in the valley; this numerical disparity was simply too great.

Although people had always perished when entering the Secret Realm, it was usually only three to five, with the most being a dozen or so.

This time, over eighty people were missing, which simply exceeded everyone’s imagination.

The most crucial point was that these people were very concentrated: all five Lingyun Sword Sect members were present, and the five Disciples sent in by the Bixia Sect and the Qin Family were also all accounted for, without any injuries.

The remaining three were Wei Family Disciples; of the five sent in, two had perished, which was barely acceptable.

But the question was, where were the Tiandao Sect members, the Guiyuan Sect members, and the people from other Sects and families?

Yuan Futu was filled with disbelief; according to his previous plan, he had wanted to quickly transmit a message to Xifeng Lie and Tan Ge, his Disciples, to have them create some accusations against Ye Bufan, to make it convenient for his Sect to act.

But now, not only could he not transmit a message, he didn’t even see a single person.

Ouyang Pingjiang was also greatly shocked: “Sect Leader, why are our Disciples missing? Could it be that they will be teleported out in batches this time?”

“I’m not quite sure, perhaps.”

Yuan Futu truly didn’t know what had happened and looked up towards the exit.

If the Guiyuan Sect’s Sect Master was like this, let alone the others, who were hoping their Disciples would be teleported out in the next batch.

However, the result disappointed them; there was no further movement in the air, and they could no longer even feel the energy fluctuations of the Yuangu Secret Realm.

Based on past experience, the Secret Realm was now closed, and to reopen it, one would have to wait another hundred years.

Ye Bufan ignored them; after coming out, he led the group towards the Bixia Sect to reunite with his women.

Chuyun Fairy observed Ao Yue and the other Disciples, seeing that their cultivation had improved, especially Ao Yue Fairy, who had actually reached the Immortal Venerable realm, filling her with joy.

Ye Bufan and Leng Qingqiu, among others, carried treasures that shielded their Aura, so their true strength could not be discerned, nor was it known if their power had increased.

Yet, even so, she stepped forward to congratulate him: “Congratulations, Divine Doctor Ye, on your safe return!”

Ye Bufan smiled slightly: “Sect Leader, you are too kind.”

Xiaoqing excitedly rushed over and grabbed Ye Bufan’s arm: “Ye Dage, how was your harvest this time? Did you find anything good?”

“It was alright.”

Ye Bufan merely nodded slightly, not saying much more; if he were to reveal his gains publicly, those old fellows would probably go mad on the spot.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries with everyone, he prepared to leave, but then a cold voice sounded behind him.

“Ye, stop right there.”

As soon as the words fell, a grim-faced Yuan Futu blocked Ye Bufan’s path.

“I ask you, where are my five Disciples from the Guiyuan Sect? Why haven’t they come out yet?”

Ye Bufan glanced at Ouyang Pingjiang, who was following behind, and roughly guessed his identity.

“Senior, everyone enters the Yuangu Secret Realm, each relying on their own Opportunity; how would I know where the Guiyuan Sect’s Disciples went?”

Yuan Futu snorted coldly: “Don’t quibble; the five Lingyun Sword Sect members are completely unharmed, but not a single Disciple from my Guiyuan Sect has returned. I suspect they met with foul play at your hands.”

Even facing the Guiyuan Sect’s Sect Master, Ye Bufan remained calm.

“Senior, that’s a bit unreasonable, isn’t it? I entered the Yuangu Secret Realm to seek Opportunity, not to be responsible for guarding your Guiyuan Sect’s Disciples.

Where they went, whether they are dead or alive, what does that have to do with me? Why do you suspect I harmed them?”

These words were reasonable, but Yuan Futu’s target was him; he had originally wanted to stir up trouble, and now five Disciples were missing.

“No matter what you say, I must investigate this matter thoroughly.

Return to the Sect with me now. If it is confirmed that this matter has nothing to do with you, then I will naturally let you leave safely.

But if you truly committed the foul play, then my Guiyuan Sect is not a soft persimmon that can be bullied at will.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the grim-faced Chuyun Fairy shielded Ye Bufan behind her.

“Sect Master Yuan, you’re being unreasonable, aren’t you? You can’t just blame others because your Disciples went missing; that makes no sense!”

If it were peacetime, Yuan Futu would have given Chuyun Fairy some Face, but now, clearly, he would not.

“Sect Master Chuyun, none of your Disciples are missing; they all returned safely, and their strength has even improved, so naturally, you speak from a position of ease.

My Guiyuan Sect’s five Core Disciples, painstakingly cultivated, have not a single one returned.

So, do not meddle in this matter, and you cannot meddle in it!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the two Grand Elders behind him stepped forward, their powerful Aura overwhelming, tightly locking onto Chuyun Fairy.