Sage of Humanity

The Unparalleled Continent has three major human race secret realms. Lu Ye has already seen what Silver Snake Valley has to offer and knows he can't rely on it, but he has left a backup plan. When the crucial moment arrives, Silver Snake Valley won't be able to remain detached even if they want to.

As for the other two, Lu Ye prefers to ally with the Ziwei Dao Palace.

The cultivators in this secret realm have a resolute style, much like the Nine Provinces cultivators. If he can join forces with them, the situation on the Unparalleled Continent could open up.

Indeed, the appearance of the Fengyun Brothers was perfect for him, like someone delivering a pillow when he was ready to sleep.

With numerous thoughts swirling in his mind, Lu Ye asked, "Inspector Lin Xun's tomb? What is your intent?"

Fengyun Qianli's expression turned somber: "Naturally, to eliminate this barghest."

After his explanation, Lu Ye finally understood. There are many like the Fengyun Brothers scattered around outside the Ziwei Dao Palace, either in charge of tracking the powerful Corpse Race or monitoring their movements. When the time is right, the Ziwei Dao Palace strikes with a Thunderbolt, eliminating the tracked Corpse Race.

Over the years, the number of Corpse Race members killed by the Ziwei Dao Palace cultivators exceeds the other two secret realms by a hundredfold or more.

These people travel outside, occasionally assisting human race outposts. Many human outposts have been blessed by their help, and if a cultivator like those from the Pure Land Organization encounters them, it won't end well for them.

"May I ask, which secret realm are the two Fellow Daoists from?"

The Fengyun Brothers were extremely curious. They confirmed these two were not from the Ziwei Dao Palace. Having been out of the secret realm for only two months, there was no way for such powerful individuals to suddenly emerge from the Ziwei Dao Palace.

But could Silver Snake Valley or Mount Sumeru produce such talents?

"We are not from any secret realm."

The Fengyun Brothers were taken aback.

"If not from a secret realm, then from some outpost?" Fengyun Wanli found it unbelievable.

They could accept that these two were from a secret realm, even Silver Snake Valley, as they were at least secret realm-trained. But an outpost... that was unthinkable.

The humans of the Unparalleled Continent outposts have barely enough to survive; how could such strong individuals come from there?

"Sort of." Lu Ye repeated the story he'd told Yuan Xiang and Zui Shan, leaving the Fengyun Brothers in disbelief.

They held immense respect for Lu Ye and Ying Wuji's supposedly fictitious master.

After all, if these two were so strong, how powerful must their master be?

It turns out, there really are such powerful figures in the world!

"But earlier, I saw a portal…" Fengyun Qianli was puzzled again.

The Silver Snake Valley portal activation is easily observable, which is why it alarmed Lin Xun dozens of miles away.

Because of this, the Fengyun Brothers were almost sure Lu Ye and Ying Wuji came from a secret realm.

"We went to Silver Snake Valley earlier," Lu Ye explained.

Fengyun Qianli understood: "I see."

Then, it dawned on him, and he was filled with indignation: "Those bastards purposely opened the portal near Lin Xun's tomb. They were clearly up to no good, trying to harm you two!"

Ying Wuji realized it as well. He initially thought their previous trouble was just bad luck, but now it seemed like Silver Snake Valley had set them up?

No wonder Lu Ye left hastily before the portal stabilized; he had already noticed this.

So, I'm the only one who was kept in the dark…

"It looks like you had some unpleasant interactions with Silver Snake Valley."

"Just a little misunderstanding."

Fengyun Qianli sensed Lu Ye's attitude, guessed his thoughts, and made a decision. He clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoists, if it's not too much trouble, why not come to Ziwei Dao Palace for a while? Not all human secret realms treat guests as Silver Snake Valley does. If you visit Ziwei Dao Palace, the Palace Master will surely be delighted!"

These two strong individuals, new to the world after their master's death, seemed to have sought out a secret realm, only to be mistreated by Silver Snake Valley and nearly harmed.

But Silver Snake Valley hadn't anticipated their immense strength; instead of being harmed, Lin Xun was killed.

The Ziwei Dao Palace would undoubtedly welcome such powerful individuals. If the Fengyun Brothers could win them over, it would be a significant event for the palace.

"Junior Brother, what do you think?" Lu Ye didn't agree immediately but looked at Ying Wuji.

What can I think? Ying Wuji grumbled silently. If you want to accept, just accept it yourself. What's the point of pretending?

But he outwardly complied: "I will follow Senior Brother's decision!"

Lu Ye pondered for a moment.

The Fengyun Brothers watched nervously.

After a while, Lu Ye made his decision: "In that case, shall we go?"

The Fengyun Brothers laughed in unison. Fengyun Qianli said, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoists, the Ziwei Dao Palace will not disappoint you."

Though Fengyun Wanli looked rough, he was meticulous: "You two must have experienced a great battle recently. Rest and recover today; tomorrow, we will set off. I should let you both know, the original plan was to raid Lin Xun's tomb tomorrow. The secret realm's brothers are ready and waiting. With Lin Xun dealt with, it saves us some trouble."

"Indeed, rest today, and tomorrow, we'll guide you to the portal."

Since they said so, Lu Ye agreed.

His spirit force was heavily depleted; despite taking an elixir pill, it needed time to recover. Besides, he was setting up the Formation to capture the Fengyun Brothers.

Ying Wuji's condition was poorer; his injuries needed healing.

The big array wasn't retracted, and Ying Wuji silently moved aside to lick his wounds, while Lu Ye recovered and casually chatted with the Fengyun Brothers to gather information.

Willing to win him over, the Fengyun Brothers concealed nothing. The questions were mostly common knowledge, not involving Ziwei Dao Palace's secrets.

Through this conversation, the Fengyun Brothers were further convinced Lu Ye and Ying Wuji were indeed new to the world, bringing them joy. It felt like luck was on their side, completing a task and finding two strong allies.

One peaceful night later, Lu Ye had fully recovered. Though Ying Wuji's wounds weren't healed, he was much better than before.

When the time was right, the Fengyun Brothers led the way, Lu Ye and Ying Wuji following closely.

They didn't go far, stopping near yesterday's battlefield.

The Ziwei Dao Palace had long set the plan to raid Lin Xun's tomb. When the secret realm drifted close, they would act, with the portal naturally near Lin Xun's tomb.

At the same time.

In the Ziwei Dao Palace secret realm, connected to the outside near the portal.

Many cultivators were ready for battle.

At the forefront was a woman in male attire, exuding a heroic spirit.

Normally, a woman dressed as a man aims to disguise her femininity, but no matter how well disguised, inherent softness can't be hidden.

This woman, though in male attire, did not intend to hide her identity as a woman. Her beauty and fortitude melded perfectly, combining female softness and male strength.

Her eyes were especially striking, bright as stars, sharp like a hawk's.

She looked just over twenty, yet her aura was so profound, not inferior even to the Cloud River Ranking experts.

This woman was Pang Huanyin, the current Palace Master of Ziwei Dao Palace.

In a thousand years, it was rare for a woman to hold the Palace Master position, especially someone so young.

Pang Huanyin's ascent as a young Palace Master was solely due to her immense strength.

She inherited the Ziwei Dao Palace's traditional style. Though a woman, her methods were tougher than many men's, upholding the principle of complete annihilation of the Corpse Race.

Ziwei Dao Palace's actions against powerful Corpse Race members were not new. Lin Xun, though strong, wasn't significant enough to require her presence.

Her presence here was mainly to observe the strength of two guests.

A few days ago, Ziwei Dao Palace cultivators on patrol found two powerful cultivators, admiring their ease in killing the Corpse Race. They introduced them to the palace.

Pang Huanyin didn't care about their origins, whether from other secret realms. To her, as long as they could kill the Corpse Race, the Ziwei Dao Palace would welcome them as their own.

After several days, Pang Huanyin recognized their exceptional strength. What puzzled her was their claim of not being from other secret realms, nor appearing from an outpost.

She sensed an inexpressible pride in their courteous interactions, much like herself!

Such pride often indicates a distinguished background.

Given the current situation on the Unparalleled Continent, if not from the secret realms, how distinguished could they be?

Despite their mysteriousness, Pang Huanyin adhered to the principle of doubting but not dismissing. Her main goal today was to witness their performance.

Those who brought them to Ziwei Dao Palace held their strength in high regard!

"Palace Master, we've reached the location." A middle-aged man approached and bowed, "Shall we activate the Heaven Reflecting Mirror first?"

"No need. Lin Xun is powerful. Activating the Heaven Reflecting Mirror might alert him. Open the portal directly!"

"Yes!" The man bowed and stepped back to handle the portal opening.

The waiting Ziwei Dao Palace cultivators began to silently channel their spirit force.

In front of these cultivators stood a carefree man with a spear, licking his lips, filled with battle intent. Beside him, another man in blue garments, with a focused aura, wore a slight, unbothered smile, even showing anticipation for the upcoming battle.