Chapter 1 The Appearance

The one hidden in the black robe was naturally Chen Xiao.

The Yitian Sword flew around him, circling with joy, thrilled to be able to fight alongside its master once more.

Chen Xiao's appearance naturally attracted everyone's attention, but each had different thoughts.

With a wave of his hand, the Blood Drink Crazy Blade flew back into Ximen Aoxue's grasp. He scrutinized Chen Xiao with a sinister gaze, a sense of confusion arising in his heart.

To repel the Blood Drink Crazy Blade with a single sword strike, that kind of strength was not simple!

Where did this person come from? He had never heard of the Heavenly Lotus Sect having such a powerful master!

Could it be that the Heavenly Lotus Sect was hiding a reclusive ancestor?

He speculated wildly, but the elders of the Heavenly Lotus Sect knew that there was no such ancestor.

Moreover, why would this person emerge from the Heavenly Lotus Sect? Who exactly was he? When did he enter the sect, and why had no one noticed?

And, most importantly...was he (or she) friend or foe?

Qinglian was flustered and anxiously blurted out, "Who told you to come here? Get away from here! Don't you know this is not a place for you?"

While shouting loudly, she desperately winked at Chen Xiao.

Although her words were harsh, Chen Xiao was not angry, because she didn't want him to get involved and be implicated.

But how could he not get involved? Putting aside the relationship between Qinglian Daoshou and Tu Shanche, the very cause of this matter made it impossible for him to stay out of it.

After all, the Heavenly Blood Sect was using the death of their young sect leader, Ximen Qiufeng, as an excuse to cause trouble, and Ximen Qiufeng was actually killed by Chen Xiao!

So Chen Xiao ignored Qinglian Daoshou's shouts, but of course, he didn't leave.

"Did you hear me? I told you to get out! Are you crazy? Do you not value your life?"

Qinglian Daoshou was so anxious she almost vomited blood.

Because Chen Xiao had come through Tu Shanche's connections, how could she let something happen to him on her territory?

If that happened, how could she ever face Tu Shanche again... Of course, given the current situation, it seemed she wouldn't have the chance to see Tu Shanche again.

"Qinglian Daoshou, do, do you know him? Who is this person? Why did he come out from our Heavenly Lotus Sect?"

Huo Lian asked, clutching her chest.

Her doubts were shared by the other elders, but they didn't directly question Qinglian Daoshou.

Because they knew that Huo Lian would definitely ask.

Qinglian Daoshou's face froze. Although she was nearing the end of her life, she couldn't let her 'affair' with Tu Shanche be exposed to these fellow sisters, even if it meant her death... Otherwise, her lifelong reputation would be ruined.

Her eyes darted around, and a plan formed in her mind.

"She is Jinlian, an outer disciple I took in the secular world. Because her talent and aptitude are too outstanding, I brought her back to the sect today, intending to formally accept her as an inner disciple!"

A Daoshou is a Daoshou, worthy of being a leader, telling lies without batting an eye!

Hearing her new identity, Chen Xiao's expression immediately froze... I am like a brother to your man, and you are saying I am your disciple? Isn't this taking advantage of me?

Sure enough, the ethical dilemma is a pit that can never be avoided!

Moreover, what's with this Daoist name you gave me?

Jinlian? Are you serious? Luckily, my last name isn't Pan...

Chen Xiao thought that no one would believe Qinglian's lie, which was full of loopholes. At most, they just wouldn't expose her.

However, he overestimated the intelligence of these human cultivators.

Looking at the expressions on their faces, it was clear that they believed Qinglian's words.

"So, she is an outer disciple taken in by Qinglian. Then, there is no problem!"

"Jinlian is indeed talented. Cultivating in the outer sect, her strength can be so powerful. No wonder even the Daoshou couldn't resist taking her as a disciple!"

"It's a pity that she didn't come at a good time. No matter how powerful a genius, she is probably doomed today."

"Qinglian, why did you tell her to get out just now? Since she is your disciple, she is a member of our Heavenly Lotus Sect. When the sect is in trouble, she has no reason to live in dishonor. A disciple of our Heavenly Lotus Sect should sacrifice herself for righteousness!"

Hearing these words, Qinglian's face turned ashen, and only one thought remained in her mind: "Let's just destroy everything!"

Not only did the disciples of the Heavenly Lotus Sect believe the Daoshou's lie, but also the demon followers of the Heavenly Blood Sect, including the sect leader Ximen Aoxue.

"So, she's just Qinglian's disciple. Then, there's nothing to fear. Even her master Qinglian is no match for our sect leader, let alone a mere disciple!"

"Look at what you're saying. The sect leader never said he was afraid!"

"The sect leader was just careless when he was attacked just now. As long as the sect leader focuses on dealing with her, he can crush this girl with just one finger!"

Hearing his sect's disciples praising him, Ximen Aoxue remained unmoved, his expression unchanged.

However, the corner of Chen Xiao's mouth twitched... Who are you calling a girl? Who...who said that?

"Qinglian, although your strength is weak, you have indeed taken in a good disciple!"

Ximen Aoxue said this to Qinglian, but his eyes were fixed on Chen Xiao. "No wonder your strength hasn't improved much over the years. So, you were planning to take another route, cultivating the next generation of geniuses, right?"

"It's a pity you don't have much time left!"

"Today, this seat will kill you all!"

With a loud shout, Ximen Aoxue raised the Blood Drink Long Blade and slashed at Chen Xiao.

The blood-red blade energy transformed into a giant blade more than ten meters long, chopping down towards Chen Xiao.

The surging true essence power had completely enveloped Chen Xiao.

Without the protection of the Seven-Star Lotus Formation, a mere disciple of Qinglian would never be able to withstand this blade.

The disciples of the Heavenly Lotus Sect turned their heads away, unable to bear to watch what would happen next.

Although they had only met 'Jinlian' for the first time, she was, after all, one of their own. They couldn't bear to watch their own people die tragically under Ximen Aoxue's blade.

Qinglian Daoshou closed her eyes again, and two streams of clear tears flowed down.

"Tu Shanche, I really tried my best. I hope you won't blame me for not protecting your brother!"

The Daoshou silently recited in her heart. Although she knew that Chen Xiao was a dragon among men in the secular world, otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to collect the four sacred relics.

However, the difference between the secular world and the hidden immortal world was like the difference between the immortal realm and the mortal world. How could a dragon among men in the secular world be a match for a Huaxu Realm expert in the hidden immortal world?

Everyone thought that this 'Jinlian' was doomed, regardless of whether they were friend or foe!

However, at the critical moment, Chen Xiao casually raised his hand and lightly flicked his finger.

Ding!

Chen Xiao's finger struck the blade energy surging with true essence...

Then, an unbelievable scene appeared.

The blade energy instantly dissipated and vanished into nothingness, and the Blood Drink Crazy Blade in Ximen Aoxue's hand was covered with dense, spiderweb-like cracks.

Pa—

As the cracks spread, the Blood Drink Crazy Blade shattered!

"The Blood Drink Crazy Blade, shattered?!"

"My Blood Drink Crazy Blade, my Blood Drink Crazy Blade!"

Ximen Aoxue cried out loudly. This Blood Drink Crazy Blade was condensed with his centuries of cultivation.

Chen Xiao shattered it with a single finger, which was equivalent to instantly destroying his centuries of cultivation!

"You, who exactly are you?"

Ximen Aoxue roared and asked.

To destroy his centuries of cultivation with a single finger, this person could never be Qinglian's disciple.

Everyone on the Heavenly Lotus Sect's side was also shocked. How did this 'Jinlian' do it?

To shatter the Blood Drink Crazy Blade with a single finger was something even her master Qinglian Daoshou couldn't do!

Could an outer disciple really be so talented?

Jiao Lian Elder looked at Qinglian Daoshou with suspicion and found that the other party also had a shocked expression, no different from the others.

Jiao Lian Elder had a guess in her heart, and her beautiful eyes swirled. "Could it be him? But how dare he, a demon cultivator, come to the Hidden Immortal World? Qinglian Daoshou, you are really bold!"

Facing Ximen Aoxue's question, Chen Xiao remained silent.

It wasn't that he was deliberately acting cool or didn't want to answer the other party's question... It was simply that he couldn't speak.

If he spoke, his identity as a man would be exposed!

Of course, Chen Xiao could completely imitate a woman's voice through some small techniques.

But Chen Xiao was a man of principle, and one of his principles was to never be a sissy!

"Hmph, what are you pretending to be! What do you think this place is?"

Ximen Aoxue roared, "Do you think you have already defeated me? If you want to defeat me, you have to ask my Five Ghosts whether they agree or not!"

Although the Blood Drink Crazy Blade was shattered, the five fierce ghosts summoned by Ximen Aoxue still stood in mid-air.

"Kill her for me! Kill her!"

Ximen Aoxue pointed at Chen Xiao and ordered through gritted teeth.

Upon receiving his order, the five ghosts immediately used their respective skills to attack Chen Xiao.

The disciples of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, who were still cheering just now, once again became worried.

These five fierce ghosts were able to easily break through even the Seven-Star Lotus Formation. No matter how gifted 'Jinlian' was, she couldn't possibly be stronger than the Seven-Star Lotus Formation, right?

It's over, it's over, it's over. It seems that the scales of victory are still tilted towards the Heavenly Blood Sect's side.

Chen Xiao was about to say, "You want to kill me with just a few fierce ghosts?"

But thinking of his current 'Jinlian' persona, he forcefully swallowed the words that had already reached his mouth.

He looked up at the five fierce ghosts and thought to himself, Okay, I'll use you to test my new means!

Then, Chen Xiao's mind moved.

A divine statue phantom, thousands of feet tall and wearing a cape, slowly emerged behind Chen Xiao.

This divine statue was one of the seven gods who followed Chen Xiao in the Seven Gods Painting!

His face was hidden in the hood, just like Chen Xiao at this time!

Seeing this scene, everyone, including Qinglian Daoshou and Ximen Aoxue, was dumbfounded...