An unknown secret realm appeared in the sea, and countless cultivators came to the scene upon hearing the news. When Gu Pinglin and his party arrived, it had been more than ten days since the secret realm was discovered.
The sky and the sea were dark, and tens of thousands of people gathered in the same sea area. Various lighting magic weapons were used, and the view was extremely clear at a glance.
On the sea surface, huge black holes of various shapes looked like countless eyes, staring at the night sky. Earth energy continuously surged up from the holes, and the surrounding seawater poured down like a waterfall, making a deafening roar, but the black holes seemed to never be filled. The collision of earth energy and seawater caused the sky to be misty, and people standing on it could not see the situation below at all.
"Many people have gone down there. It is said that there are indeed some rare things in these strange pits," Jun Muzhi pointed at the strange hole in front of him, "This one is the largest, and many people have not come out yet."
The secret realm was so exciting that everyone didn't even bother to settle down and rushed over to check it out.
Many major sects and families would not miss this excitement. Xuanming Sect, Duan Clan, Qi Clan, etc. all came, as well as many sects from the Demon Realm. There is no absolute right or wrong in the world of cultivation. Some righteous sects have private dealings with the Demon Realm, and at this time they also have to show that they do not interfere with each other. Good and evil form their own camps, and they are clearly divided. In addition, those independent cultivators also spontaneously gathered to form a third camp, but they obviously lacked organization and were no different from a pile of loose sand.
People from the Tiancan Sect also arrived. Zhou Yi went to meet up with his fellow sect members first, while Qu Lin and Duan Qingming went to the Xuanming Sect to meet Cheng. Qi Wan'er and others returned to the Qi family. People from the Ji family also came. They had already received the news and were waiting for Ji Qinnan's brother and sister to return. They would take the two of them to the Qi family to express their gratitude and discuss the matter of marriage.
Many important figures from major sects and families are still rushing here. It is conceivable that in a few days, this place will be extremely lively.
No one knows that at midnight six days later, these strange pits with infinite temptations will turn into hell, taking away a large number of lives.
The sea bone pit, the sea bone pit, it really buried countless bones in the previous life.
Gu Pinglin glanced towards the Xuanming Sect.
Xuanming Sect is suspicious. Even if Qu Lin is related to this matter, she is probably being used and does not know the truth. Otherwise, she would not have failed to remind Bu Shuihan. If this is true, she might have been tricked by Duan Qingming during this period of time. Will Duan Qingming intervene
There is no problem with the Lingxin Sect. If I don't go there, Jiang Ruoxu and the others will not act on their own, and it will not be difficult to deal with Bu Shuihan.
As for Penglai Island, Gu Pinglin was not worried either.
Sure enough, Nanzhu asked habitually: "Muzhi, are we going down too?"
Jun Muzhi hesitated and did not answer. Instead, he asked Gu Pinglin: "Brother Gu, what do you think?"
Gu Pinglin said with a half-smile: "Brother Jun already has a plan, right?"
Their eyes met, Jun Muzhi smiled, narrowing his crescent eyes: "I have inquired, and those who went down recently are all disciples."
There were many people going down, but none of them were the leaders of major sects or patriarchs of aristocratic families. Those who were sent to explore the way were all disciples who were both loyal and outstanding. This was the nature of cultivators. No matter how precious the elite disciples were, they were not as important as their own lives.
Lady Ming took two steps forward to Nanzhu's side and said softly, "Young Master, why don't you send someone to investigate first?"
Nanzhu nodded. Ever since Jun Muzhi joined the Tiancan Sect, he has been getting closer to Lady Minggong. This was what Shunshigong wanted to see. Lady Minggong was a smart woman who knew what each other needed and also went along with it.
Jun Muzhi hesitated to speak: "Brother Gu, what do you think?"
Nanzhu's trust in him has become a habit. He understands Nanzhu's situation and doesn't want to make Ming Gongnu feel resentful. Gu Pinglin sighed and didn't mind helping: "Even if you get the inheritance, it will be difficult to leave."
Bu Shuihan was about to agree with Lady Ming's proposal, but was startled when he heard it. He turned to look at the crowd not far away and swallowed the words on his lips.
Whoever gets the benefit will become the target of public criticism. The number of external alchemy cultivators on Penglai Island is far beyond the reach of other major sects, but there are too few internal alchemy cultivators, and there is not a single one on this trip.
Since they had decided to stand on the same boat, Lady Ming also sincerely considered Nanzhu. After thinking for a while, she said, "Mr. Gu's words make sense. Let's wait and see what happens."
"Let's talk about it later." Nanzhu finally made a decision.
Everyone went back to the palace to settle down. Bu Shuihan looked in the direction of the Xuanming Sect's palace, coughed twice, and said to Gu Pinglin and the others, "Why hasn't Junior Brother Duan come back yet? I'll go look for him. You guys go first."
He was not worried about Duan Qingming at all, he was clearly waiting for Qu Lin. Everyone laughed.
Jun Muzhi waved his fishbone fan and said, "The friendship among the brothers in Lingxin Sect is truly enviable. I am also worried about Miss Qu. Shall we go together?"
Bu Shuihan's face darkened: "Of course... OK."
Jun Muzhi laughed, closed his folding fan, walked forward and put his arm around his shoulders: "Forget it, beautiful women are hard to come by, I hope Brother Bu can get married soon." After his pulse disease was cured, he became much more free and easy, and was full of confidence. Originally, he pursued Qu Lin for the sake of fame, but now that Qu Lin has made her choice, he naturally will not pester her.
Bu Shuihan then realized that he was teasing her. She felt very embarrassed and bowed as a way of thanking him.
"Go quickly, don't keep the girl waiting for too long." Jiang Ruoxu pushed him with his big hand.
Everyone laughed.
Bu Shuihan was so amused that he simply raised his handsome face and said, "Whatever you want to do, go!"
Amidst the laughter, Bu Shuihan said goodbye to the people from the Lingxin Sect and strode towards the direction of the Xuanming Sect's palace. He took off his wide robe and changed into a set of blue arrow sleeves, making his posture look more agile and heroic.
Looking at his back, Gu Pinglin hesitated but did not stop him.
The guards had inquired about the news in advance, and Nanzhu discussed with everyone and selected a sea area not far from the sea bone pit. The guards had just set up the Penglai Island Palace and had not had time to go in when they saw Zhou Yi walking alone.
Jun Muzhi went up to him and asked, "Brother Zhou, what's the situation?"
Zhou Yi said: "I will see the Sect Master tomorrow."
Master Lao Bing will arrive tomorrow? Jun Muzhi was surprised. Nanzhu patted his shoulder to indicate that he need not be nervous. Then she said to Zhou Yi, "Thank you. We will go to see Master Lao Bing tomorrow."
Jun Muzhi hurriedly said: "Well, Brother Zhou might as well go to the palace to rest..."
"No need." Zhou Yi interrupted him, ignored everyone, and walked to a nearby place to meditate.
The disciples of Tiancan Sect have strange tempers, and the old and sick master might be even more difficult to deal with. Jun Muzhi shook his head: "Let's go in."
Everyone entered the palace, Nanzhu and Jun Muzhi went to discuss things, and the others went back to their rooms to rest and recuperate. Gu Pinglin still lived with Gan Li, who had entered the Zhoutian realm. He benefited the most from this trip and was still excited. He wanted to practice in seclusion immediately. Gu Pinglin understood his feelings and did not interfere - just looking at Gan Li's temperament, no matter how impulsive he was, he would have a limit, so he was not afraid that he would be too impatient.
After meditating for two hours, Gu Pinglin still felt a little uneasy, so he simply got up and went to check next room. Yao Feng was the only one in the room, and Bu Shuihan had not returned as expected.
Yao Feng answered honestly: "Brother Bu is probably staying as a guest in Xuanming Sect."
The Xuanming Sect disciples were arrogant and had a long-standing conflict with the Lingxin Sect disciples. Given Bu Shuihan's personality, this situation would hardly occur. Gu Pinglin knew something was wrong and was about to speak when the wind suddenly blew behind him and a red shadow rushed in quickly.
“Brother Yao! Brother Yao, you are saying this…” Seeing Gu Pinglin, Qi Wan’er quickly put away her annoyance, restored her attitude as a child of an aristocratic family, and bowed to greet him, “So Brother Gu is here too.”
He actually agreed to enter Penglai's palace, probably because he had nowhere to hide. Gu Pinglin smiled and did not ask the reason: "You two can chat slowly. I have something to do, so I'll leave you now. Please."
Qi Wan'er also wanted to talk to Yao Feng about something, so she hurriedly said, "Please."
Gu Pinglin went out and headed straight for Duan Qingming's room. Before he even reached the door, he heard Xin Ji's angry curse: "I won't bother with you, kid!"
"Yes, senior, please be generous." A gentle and lazy voice came.
"You, you, you don't think that I dare not..." Xin Ji jumped up and suddenly saw Gu Pinglin outside the door. He quickly shut up, snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves and left, passing Gu Pinglin.
Duan Qingming has returned.
Gu Pinglin stopped and couldn't help but look inside.
The man changed back into a snow-white robe and a blue cloak, and sat leisurely at the table with a book and a cup of tea in front of him.
He seemed a little sleepy, and he leaned sideways in the chair, his eyes slightly closed, his slender fingers gently supporting his forehead.
The venomous snake, having lost its target, became so lazy that it curled itself into various shapes, but still could not relieve its loneliness and looked like it was about to hibernate at any time.
Gu Pinglin did not go in, but turned around and called Xin Ji: "Senior Brother Bu has not come back yet, how about you go to Xuanming Sect with me?"
Xin Ji did not refuse, but after leaving the palace gate, he kept complaining about Duan Qingming all the way. Gu Pinglin listened without changing his expression and did not say anything. Seeing this, Xin Ji shut up in dismay.
The specifications of Xuanming Sect's palace were similar to Penglai's palace, but it was more noisy and had more disciples. Those disciples were extremely arrogant and didn't even look at the two of them. Xin Ji was about to get angry, but was stopped by Gu Pinglin. When they heard that they were looking for Cheng, several disciples became more obedient and went in to report. Not long after, Qu Lin came out.
Hearing that the two were here to look for Bu Shuihan, Qu Lin couldn't help but be surprised: "Has Senior Brother Bu been here?"
Gu Pinglin's heart sank.
Xin Ji said: "Maybe he met an acquaintance on the way and got delayed."
"Why, isn't he with you?" Qu Lin heard the question and became nervous.
"It's okay," Gu Pinglin said calmly, "I guess no one informed him, so he didn't see you and went back."
Qu Lin also knew the character of his fellow apprentices. He looked apologetic and uneasy. "Brother Bu won't be angry, right? I'll come to see you tomorrow."
Gu Pinglin comforted her with a few words and walked back with Xin Ji.
"These bastards are only fit to be used for my pupil refining painting!" Xin Ji was still concerned about the attitudes of those Xuanming Sect disciples.
Gu Pinglin said nothing. He walked slowly forward while scanning the sea around him.
Suddenly, he took a few quick steps: "Brother Bu!"
"Where?" Xin Ji looked around curiously.
Gu Pinglin sank into the water.
There was black water all around, and it was impossible for there to be any marks on the water. Xin Ji concentrated for a while, but found nothing. He stroked his beard and muttered to himself: "This kid is really not simple."
About an incense stick of time passed, the sound of water was heard, and Gu Pinglin jumped out of the water holding someone.
"Friend Bu?" After seeing the man's face clearly, Xin Ji hurriedly pretended to be concerned and asked, "What happened?"
Bu Shuihan had his eyes closed and looked lifeless. The front of his clothes was torn open, and a sword wound about three inches long pierced his chest diagonally, almost piercing his heart.
The wound was turned white by the blisters, making it easier to see. The sword marks showed three fine lines of different colors: purple-black, purple, and red.
Gu Pinglin stared at Jianhen intently, his face turning pale.
"It's okay, he's still alive." Xin Ji didn't pay attention to his reaction. He was conceited and knowledgeable. He stretched out his hand to feel Bu Shuihan's pulse, and then he was shocked. "Strange! This sword energy... is actually poisonous?"
Gu Pinglin took a deep breath, controlled his slightly trembling hands, and made sword gestures.
Gu Yingjian responded to the call.
The purple sword body flashed with a menacing cold light, with a line of warm red wandering through it. The unique sword edge perfectly matched the sword mark on Bu Shuihan's chest.