Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: The Final Victor
“I heard that even their sect master is missing. How could such a sect win the first place?”
“You don’t understand. In the end, it’s all thanks to an elder called Ye Xuan in their sect.”
“I’m only telling you through the grapevine. Don’t tell outsiders that when something happened in the secret realm, Ye Xuan saved many people’s lives inside…”
Jingdu was a chaotic place, and with so many sects participating in the competition, it was impossible to suppress what had happened in the secret realm. Even if the major sects sealed off the news, some voices still spread.
It was impossible to completely hide it. When the black mist in the secret realm leaked out earlier, it caused a huge mess and was seen by many people.
Coupled with the fact that so many disciples had died for no reason, even a fool would know that an accident had occurred in the secret realm. However, they did not know the details.
As it concerned a secret from a thousand years ago, the grand elders of the Seven Great Sects guarded the entrance of the secret realm and made every disciple swear with their Dao heart not to reveal any related information.
If they violated the rules, their Dao heart would be destroyed. At the very least, their foundation would be damaged, and their Dao heart would be shaken. It was possible that they would die, and their Dao would disappear. No one would joke about their future.
Even though everyone was making groundless accusations, they didn’t know what exactly happened. On the contrary, Ye Xuan became famous throughout Jingdu and became the object of discussion in the streets and alleys. Even the status of the Tai Qing Sect rose with the tide.
During this time, Ye Xuan was recuperating. Gifts from various sects came like flowing water. Among them, the gifts from the big sects were even more expensive, and some of them wanted to recruit him.
The hands of the other people of the Tai Qing Sect were about to go soft from receiving the gifts.
“I never knew that there would be such a day. Having too many gifts is also a kind of trouble.”
The person beside him sneered. “It’s not even for you. Why are you so smug?”
“Elder Ye has always been generous, and he has no use for these things. Who do you think will get them in the end?”
When the group of disciples came out of the secret realm, their respect for Ye Xuan had reached an unprecedented height, even surpassing Han Yue’s.
Now that Han Yue was not here, although Ye Xuan was still an elder, in their eyes, there was almost no difference between him and the sect master. Even the elders who were not on good terms with him before were convinced and had nothing to say.
Shen Hai, Xie Yixuan, and a few others did not enter the secret realm, so they did not know what happened inside.
When they saw the situation in Tai Qing Sect, they didn’t have a good expression.
Because of Ye Xuan, all the major sects were fighting to please him, and they were even treated with courtesy. This was unprecedented, and Tai Qing Sect was happy to see it.
Only these few could not stand it. Ye Xuan’s position had been completely consolidated, and they could not shake it at all.
“If this continues, I’m afraid we won’t have a place in Tai Qing Sect.”
Some grudges were buried unknowingly. Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan’s jealousy made them constantly stir up trouble in the dark. It was impossible for them to turn back or please Ye Xuan at this moment.
“Damn it. I didn’t expect him to grow so fast. He’s not someone you and I can easily shake.”
Every time they wanted to pull Ye Xuan down from his horse, they always went for wool and came home shorn, so these people didn’t dare to act rashly.
Now, they didn’t dare to do anything with Ye Xuan’s current reputation. They feared that the people from the big sects would see, and the grand elders could easily take their lives.
“Speaking of which, what did Ye Xuan do in the secret realm that even the people of the Seven Great Sects treat him with respect?”
Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan could not figure it out. They regretted not following them into the secret realm. Perhaps they could have found a chance.
“That’s right. The secret realm was originally very dangerous, and we thought that this brat would die inside. After all, it’s not like there haven’t been cases of people killing each other for treasures. Furthermore, it seems like the Misty Illusory Manor has a grudge against him and will definitely make a move in the secret realm. So, there’s no need for us to take the risk.”
It turned out that Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan knew about the dangers of the secret realm. In addition, the people of the Misty Illusory Manor were worried that they would be implicated and suffer as well, so they did not enter. Who would have thought that the outcome would be like this?
Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan found Elder Li, who went to the secret realm with them. He was not convinced by Ye Xuan before, but he had a good relationship with them, so he might know something.
The two of them asked in a roundabout way. Elder Li knew that these two had always held grudges against Ye Xuan in their hearts, so he quickly understood what they were up to. He said righteously.
“Elder Chen, Elder Xie, I advise you to quickly dispel the dangerous thoughts in your minds!”
Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan were speechless.
“Elder Li, you didn’t like that kid as much as we did. You even said that he–”
Before Xie Yixuan could finish his sentence, Elder Li covered his mouth.
“I don’t dare to speak nonsense! Who is Elder Ye? He is the person I respect the most. I have never said anything bad about him.”
Obviously, Ye Xuan wasn’t here, but Elder Li was praising him like a flower. He was praising so much that his spittle flew everywhere, almost spraying on the two people’s faces.
Shen Hai and Xie Yixuan were expressionless. Looking at Elder Li’s fanatical appearance, they could not help but have goosebumps. They were a little speechless and quickly found an excuse to leave.
“Seeing that we’re still friends, I advise you to quickly apologize to Elder Ye. He’s a great man who doesn’t hold grudges and will definitely forgive you.”