Chapter 1681: 137 Guan Ao_2

Chapter 1681: Chapter 137 Guan Ao_2

“Hall Master Guan, Sect Master Qu has now stepped down and taken on the position of an Elder in Taihe Palace.”

“Sect Master Qu stepped down?”

Guan Ao was taken aback at first, but then he came to his senses and nodded in agreement:

“Although Sect Master Wang is a Nascent Soul cultivator, he is comparable to Immortal Ascension. He is both resourceful and decisive. Having him as the Sect Master is also… ”

“No, now it’s Sect Master Zhao from Xinjian Peak.”

The figure in the thick fog, upon hearing this, dared not delay any longer and quickly flew out of the dense fog to correct.

Although the figure’s face was revealed, the whole person still stood within the thick fog and formation.

Guan Ao was immediately filled with astonishment.

“Named Zhao, from Xinjian Peak—could it be… that boy Zhao Feng?”

“Ahem!”

The Array Guarding Cultivator lightly coughed, but upon sensing Guan Ao’s aura, the cultivator couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise:

“Hall Master Guan has also reached Immortal Ascension?”

Guan Ao quickly regained his composure, casually nodded, and then said in a serious tone:

“Please quickly activate the formation. I need to report to Zhao… the Sect Master.”

Upon hearing this, the Array Guarding Cultivator helplessly shook his head and said:

“Hall Master Guan has been away for a long time and may not know; now the sect has closed its mountain entrance. All cultivators must use the Teleportation Array to enter and exit and must pass through the Spirit Mirage Heart-inquiring Array.”

Guan Ao was stunned by this:

“Why is that?”

The Array Guarding Cultivator looked at Guan Ao in confusion:

“Could it be that Hall Master Guan is unaware? So be it, please wait a moment, while I go to Taihe Palace to seek an audience with the Elders.”

Although anxious in his heart, Guan Ao nodded:

“Then be quick about it, don’t waste any time, this matter is of grave importance!”

Hearing these words, the Array Guarding Cultivator dared not delay and quickly vanished into the dense fog.

In just a few breaths, several figures quietly emerged within the thick fog.

Seeing Guan Ao and sensing the Immortal Ascension aura on him, they all showed delight on their faces.

“It truly is Hall Master Guan!”

“Hall Master Guan has returned.”

“I knew Hall Master Guan would be alright.”

Guan Ao’s gaze swept over the crowd, also showing a look of surprise and doubt:

“Ling Weizi, Elder Qu… have you also reached Immortal Ascension?”

Led by Ji Ying, their joy was mixed with a hint of caution and scrutiny:

“Guan Ao, why have you returned at this time? Why was there no news from you all these years?”

Hearing this, Guan Ao quickly responded:

“I went looking for the Supreme Dragon Transformation, but I found myself sinking into an endless trance once I started cultivating, not knowing whether I was conscious or asleep. Not long ago, I finally awoke, only to find myself drifting on the sea. It took quite an effort to recover somewhat, so I rushed back… but I discovered a monumental secret!”

He glanced around at everyone, his expression solemn.

He cautiously scanned the surroundings again.

Everyone, influenced by his serious demeanor, couldn’t help but listen intently.

Guan Ao then gravely stated:

“That Supreme Dragon Transformation is, in fact, Ye Cangsheng!”

After speaking, he instinctively noted the crowd’s reactions.

However, he was soon stunned to discover that upon hearing this immense secret, everyone merely exchanged strange glances, and then Ji Ying slightly shook his head:

“I will arrange the Teleportation Array for you to return to the sect first.”

Guan Ao was taken aback and quickly said:

“Elder Ji, this is a big matter; Ye Cangsheng turning into the Supreme Dragon Transformation must have ulterior motives. We must not underestimate this… ”

Ji Ying smiled reassuringly: “I understand, I’ll inform the Sect Master, you return first.”

With that, he handed Guan Ao the means to enter the Sect Transmission Array.

Although full of suspicion, Guan Ao couldn’t resist the temptation to return to the sect and hurriedly made his way to the Teleportation Array.

After Guan Ao left, Ling Weizi suddenly spoke up:

“Hall Master Guan has likely been trapped in the Dragon Transformation Pool for a long time, and therefore isn’t aware of the numerous changes outside… According to the information we received from the Zhongsheng Continent, it seems the Martial Ancestor made a sudden move against the Dragon Transformation Pool, which led to its collapse and Supreme Dragon Transformation’s fall.”

“What’s puzzling is, if the Dragon Transformation Pool was broken by the Martial Ancestor, how did Hall Master Guan escape from the Martial Ancestor’s hands?”

Ji Ying and the others, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but nod slightly before furrowing their brows:

“Are you suggesting there’s an issue with Hall Master Guan?”

Ling Weizi shook his head:

“Uncertain, but this doubt is indeed hard to explain.”

As they were speaking.

A Sound Transmission Talisman suddenly flew in from a distance, heading straight for the Wanxiang Sect.

“Hmm?”

Ji Ying slightly frowned, raised his hand, and as he scanned the talisman with his Spiritual Sense, he revealed an expression of astonishment.

Seeing this, Ling Weizi and others couldn’t help but inquire out of curiosity:

“What’s going on?”

Ji Ying handed the talisman to everyone, showing a peculiar expression:

“Yi An is indeed still alive… he was brought near Wanxiang Sect by the Martial Ancestor, who intends to use him to deceive and open a great array. He also instructed us to find Vice Sect Master Wang to handle the matter with the Martial Ancestor… Moreover, it mentions that he witnessed Hall Master Guan being found by a True Martial Cultivator within the collapsed Dragon Transformation Pool, and then being thrown into the sea by the Martial Ancestor.”

Ling Weizi and others scanned the Sound Transmission Talisman with their Spiritual Sense and felt the identity-confirming code and aura left by Wang Yi’an within it, filled with both joy and astonishment.

Joy that Wang Yi’an is still alive; astonishment that the Martial Ancestor indeed has his sights set on the Wanxiang Sect.

If not for Wang Yi’an’s cautious and careful nature, resembling that of his father, a colossal battle might have already erupted.

“In that case, there’s not much of an issue with Hall Master Guan, but he still needs to go through the Heart-inquiring Array.”

Ling Weizi remarked.

“Indeed, let’s first take a look… This matter also needs to be immediately reported to the Sect Master.”

Ji Ying ultimately decided.

Subsequently, one person promptly rushed to Chunyang Palace with the Sound Transmission Talisman, while the others gathered at the Spirit Mirage Heart-inquiring Array, where Ji Ying personally activated the array.