Dong!
Dong!
Dong!
The seven chimes of the Golden Bell resounded again.
Just a few days ago, the seven chimes were heard, and today they rang once more, captivating everyone in the Hong Ye Sect as they gazed toward the Inner Sect.
Reportedly, the seven chimes of the Golden Bell occur only once a century.
The previous occurrence was seventy years ago!
But now, everything has changed.
In less than seven days, the Golden Bell has rung again.
Dozens of radiant streaks flashed across the sky, leaving the disciples of the Hong Ye Sect bewildered and curious about what had happened.
After the seven chimes rang for a hundred breaths, the Main Hall of the Inner Sect once again gathered over fifty Earth Unrestricted Elders, all eyes on the red-clad woman beside the Vice Sect Leader of Dongjin.
The woman was one of the Elders of the Hong Ye Sect, unremarkable in appearance.
In terms of youth and beauty, countless people in the Hong Ye Sect surpassed her.
The reason everyone was looking at her was for one thingâshe held three cracked Life Red Crystals.
In the Hong Ye Sect, every Life Red Crystal is connected to an Elderâs bloodline, ensuring their safety as long as the Red Crystal remains intact.
But if a Red Crystal cracks, it signifies the death of an Earth Unrestricted Elder!
"Three elders have died?"
"How could it be?"
The crowd looked at each other, trying to find missing friends among them.
The woman immediately spoke, "Stop looking, itâs the Life Red Crystals of Elders Chen Lie, Qing Huang, and Tian Hui."
The crowd was stunned.
Chen Lie and the others?
Werenât they just punished to be confined in the only Boundless for a hundred years?
How could they suddenly die?
Moreover, they didnât even sense any battle involving Earth Unrestricted Experts.
Could it be that the Eastern Vice Sect Leader executed them?
Seeing the suspicion among everyone, the red-clad woman was about to explain further but was stopped by Dongjin. Dongjin stepped forward and directly said, "Everyone, head outside the Boundless!"
The crowd responded promptly.
Although they didnât understand what was happening, the Vice Sect Leader had given an order, so they had to comply.
After speaking, Dongjin led the way, flying out of the Main Hall toward the Boundless direction.
More than fifty Earth Unrestricted Elders immediately followed.
Some, driven by curiosity, did not follow immediately but stopped to inquire about what happened from the red-clad woman.
The red-clad woman explained, "Elders Chen Lie and the others had just entered the Boundless today, and within an hour, their Life Red Crystals shattered."
Hearing this, everyone was shocked.
No wonder the Golden Bell rang again!
...
Outside the Boundless.
After half a stick of incense, thousands of Hong Ye Sect Mountain Suppression Realm experts in golden armor surrounded the entrance impenetrably.
Three layers inside, three layers outside!
Thousands of Meridian Gates opened simultaneously, forming a massive Vein Array. Then several golden beams of light erupted and exploded a hundred feet in the sky, scattering into a Golden Bell that covered an area within a thousand meters, leaving no gaps.
Not to mention people, not even a fly could escape.
"Elder Ping Long, take ten people to reinforce the Vein Array. In any case, I donât want any stragglers escaping!"
After speaking, Dongjin sat in mid-air.
Overlooking the protection of the Golden Bell, he silently waited for those within the Boundless to emerge.
...
Meanwhile, Wen Pingâs Flying Ship was rapidly approaching the exit of the Boundless.
Numerous talented disciples of the Hong Ye Sect were locked in the cabin by Wen Ping, and through the cabin windows, they could see the Flying Ship continuously leaving the Boundless, each becoming despondent.
Initially, they thought entering the Boundless would illuminate their future.
Shortly, they believed they could shine on the grand stage of the Red Domain, remembered by all.
But in reality, their future was uncertain!
Life and death remained unknown!
Some, however, did not abandon hope and comforted the female disciples beside them, saying, "Donât worry, the Elders will surely come to save us."
With his reassurance, hope reignited in a few hearts.
The light of hope pierced through the darkness and illuminated their hearts.
"Yes! The Hong Ye Sect is not a place you can come and go as you please!"
"They will surely die!"
The few gritted their teeth, glaring at the wooden cabin door, as if their gaze could penetrate the door and see Wen Ping on the deck.
Outside, Wen Ping heard the commotion inside but showed no intention of acknowledging it.
People.
Until theyâve despaired several times, they always think thereâs hope.
Beside Wen Ping, the Wood Dragon transformed into an elderly man with a green beard, indifferently watching the exit of the Boundless, and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have a grudge with the Hong Ye Sect?"
"Then who will you help?"
Wen Ping recalled that the Wood Dragon still had a promise to the Hong Ye Sect.
The Wood Dragon immediately replied without thinking, "They are a bunch of greedy folks. The promise from thousands of years ago should be discarded. As a True Dragon, I refuse to be anyoneâs prey forever, so starting today, I am loyal only to those who can help me regain my power."
Wen Ping did not respond.
The Wood Dragonâs words were clear, indicating he wouldnât assist the Hong Ye Sect but also wouldnât help him at this moment.
This was a very tactful approach.
Advance and retreat with ease.
But Wen Ping didnât like it!
Expecting returns without giving anything?
How could such good things exist in the world?
Wen Ping said, "Wood Dragon, taking you away from the Boundless to regain your power, Iâm helping you, but you must understand, I can also choose not to help."
The Wood Dragon abruptly turned and stared at Wen Pingâs half-smiling face.
He didnât know much about this person but sensed Wen Pingâs displeasure from those words.
The arrogance rooted in Wood Dragonâs bones urged him to leave.
He was not a Demon that submitted to the Human Race!
But the desire to survive held him back.
If he left, it wouldnât take long for him to become prey in human eyes, dying with even less dignity.
After a hundred breaths of staring, the Wood Dragon withdrew his gaze.
Indeed.
He seemed to have misunderstood.
The other party didnât need him much, but he needed this personâs help desperately.
Then, the Wood Dragon solemnly declared, "If you promise to help me, I will clear any obstacles in your path!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Pingâs lips curled into a slight smile, which quickly vanished.
Ultimately, he won the bet.
The proud spirit of the Dragon Race wasnât able to overcome its hope for survival.
At this moment, the Flying Ship was near the Boundless exit. Before it began to descend, the Wood Dragon hurriedly warned, "There are people outside the Boundless!"
"Many people!"
The Wood Dragon emphasized.
Upon hearing this, Lan Shu and the othersâ expressions suddenly changed.
After exchanging glances, they couldnât help but start feeling anxious.
Have we been discovered?
At this moment, Wen Ping didnât show much change, still a bit excited, "So what if there are people? A True Dragon, how could it be afraid?"
The Wood Dragon immediately shook his head, "I am a True Dragon, why would I fear the Human Race?"
"Then letâs meet them."
This time, Wen Ping didnât let the Flying Ship dive.
He followed the Curved Realm Water, slowly passing through the exit, leaving the steep stone walls.
As he exited the Curved Realm, a tremendous roar of anger immediately attacked him.
"You brazen scoundrel!"