Chapter 153 A Vast World

That nobody from the secular world?

Chen Xiao was utterly bewildered. He hadn't provoked anyone, so why was he being insulted?

But, on second thought, he couldn't say he hadn't provoked anyone at all... for example, the Five Gods Sect, the Mysterious Sword Sect, the Tianyuan Sect, the Batian Sect, and the Tianxue Sect.

Well, the Tianxue Sect shouldn't count, since he'd only just provoked them today.

Seeing the changes in Chen Xiao's expression, Daoist Qinglian said, "You guessed right. You're not exactly popular in the Immortal Hidden World. And, to put it bluntly, the moment you reveal your identity here, you'll have hordes of powerful figures hunting you down."

"It's not just because you've offended a few hidden sects, but because of the Sacred Relic you possess."

So, a common man is not guilty, but possessing a treasure is... Looks like I really am just a nobody!

"I don't mind bringing you into the Immortal Hidden World, but are you sure you really want to go?"

Daoist Qinglian sized up Chen Xiao, as if testing his courage.

"Of course!"

Chen Xiao didn't hesitate. There was no need to think about such a question.

"Are you sure? Did I not make myself clear? If you enter the Immortal Hidden World, you'll be facing a situation where nine times out of ten, you'll die. I have no ability to protect you."

Daoist Qinglian said sincerely.

She thought that these words would dissuade Chen Xiao, because she believed that Chen Xiao dared to enter the Immortal Hidden World because he was relying on their Tianlian Sect.

However, she discovered that after she finished speaking, Chen Xiao looked at her with a strange expression.

That look was odd, carrying a hint of... disdain?

Carelessly, Chen Xiao had revealed his inner thoughts.

His inner monologue was, *You're just a Divine Sea realm cultivator, and you're talking about protecting me? You think too highly of yourself, don't you?*

Of course, such words were too hurtful, so Chen Xiao would definitely not say them out loud... at most, he would express some emotions through subtle facial expressions.

"It's fine, just take me in, you don't need to worry about anything else."

Chen Xiao said casually.

"Alright then."

Daoist Qinglian didn't want to bother with Chen Xiao anymore. If he was seeking his own death, then let him be.

But after all, he was Tushan Che's friend, and she had to do her best to help him.

So, Daoist Qinglian took out a black robe from her wide sleeves and tossed it to Chen Xiao.

"Wear this. It can hide not only your appearance and aura, but even your gender. As long as you don't actively reveal your identity, no one will be able to recognize you!"

This black robe was a magical treasure that Daoist Qinglian had cherished for hundreds of years. She had obtained it even before she moved into the Immortal Hidden World.

The fact that she was giving Chen Xiao a treasure she had cherished for so many years could be considered the height of benevolence.

Chen Xiao caught the black robe, and his eyes lit up.

This was indeed a good thing. With this, no one would recognize him.

Of course, Chen Xiao wasn't afraid of being recognized, but he couldn't deny that not being recognized could save him a lot of trouble.

"Thank you, Daoist Qinglian!"

Chen Xiao cupped his fist at Daoist Qinglian in thanks.

"Put it on. I'll take you to the Immortal Hidden World now."

Having not met Tushan Che in person, Daoist Qinglian was very disappointed, so she didn't want to stay in this disappointing secular world any longer.

Chen Xiao obediently put on the robe, and his entire being was instantly enveloped in a strange aura.

"Daoist Qinglian, please lead the way!"

Chen Xiao assumed that the Lotus Monastery must have a Realm Gate leading to the Immortal Hidden World, and that Daoist Qinglian would take him into the Immortal Hidden World through that Realm Gate.

However, he only guessed half of it correctly.

The Lotus Monastery did indeed have a Realm Gate leading directly to the Immortal Hidden World, but Daoist Qinglian didn't want to take him there.

Daoist Qinglian ignored Chen Xiao. With a wave of her hand, an exquisite horsetail whisk appeared.

Holding the whisk, Daoist Qinglian looked even more ethereal.

Then, with a flick of her whisk, Chen Xiao felt a dazzling array of colors before his eyes, with bursts of light flashing past.

When the colorful light disappeared, Chen Xiao found himself in another quiet room.

Although the furnishings were somewhat similar to the previous one, they were clearly different.

Most importantly, the concentration of spiritual energy here was far superior to that of the previous quiet room.

In fact, the concentration of spiritual energy here was comparable to that of the basement in Chen Xiao's home.

As a result, a bold idea arose in Chen Xiao's mind.

"Could it be that this is..."

Chen Xiao looked at Daoist Qinglian.

Daoist Qinglian said expressionlessly, "That's right, you've already arrived in the Immortal Hidden World. This is the Tianlian Sect."

Chen Xiao remained calm, but secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.

As expected of a sect leader, she transformed the world with just a flick of her whisk.

This technique was even more impressive than the Judge's Pen!

"Are you going to stay here for a while, or go out and roam the martial world right away?"

Daoist Qinglian asked in a cold voice.

She had taken a risk by bringing Chen Xiao here, and being able to do this much was already the height of benevolence.

So, the phrase "stay here for a while" was just a polite remark. She only hoped that Chen Xiao would be sensible and leave as soon as possible.

Chen Xiao didn't think much about it. He chose to go out and roam the martial world immediately, because he didn't want to waste time here.

However... was there a martial world in this Immortal Hidden World?

"Thank you for leading the way, Daoist Qinglian. I want to find the God-Slaying Sword as soon as possible, so I won't stay here for long. But, Daoist Qinglian just mentioned the martial world. I wonder what the martial world in this Immortal Hidden World refers to?"

Chen Xiao directly asked the question in his heart.

"You've been to other mid-level worlds, so you must know that the Immortal Hidden World is also a mid-level world, right?"

Daoist Qinglian's first sentence was a question in response.

"Yes, I know that."

Chen Xiao nodded.

"Well, it's true that the Immortal Hidden World is a mid-level world, but the Immortal Hidden World is much more vast than other mid-level worlds, almost as large as a Kyushu!"

Daoist Qinglian began with an introduction.

And Chen Xiao, hearing this, was directly stunned. They were both mid-level worlds, so why was the Immortal Hidden World so big?

Before this, the largest mid-level world that Chen Xiao had been to was the Island of Ultimate Bliss.

But the size of the entire Island of Ultimate Bliss was only comparable to that of a large city.

He never expected that this Immortal Hidden World would be as large as a country!

"So, in the Immortal Hidden World, there are countless large and small hidden sects. Some sects are good, some are bad, and there are frictions between them. In addition, there are some powerful rogue cultivators, so the martial world in this Immortal Hidden World has slowly formed."

Daoist Qinglian explained.

In simple terms, it could be summed up in one sentence: Where there are people, there is a martial world!

And the sentence that impressed Chen Xiao the most was "countless large and small hidden sects!"

The hidden sects had also moved in from the Kyushu world, so how strong of a force must the human cultivators have been five hundred years ago!

It was a pity that although they were powerful, they did not use their strength to fight against the Heavenly Dao, and a bunch of traitors emerged.

Heh, what a bunch of nobodies!

"Daoist Qinglian, I actually have a question. I don't know if I should ask..."

Chen Xiao said.

Daoist Qinglian was about to say, "If you don't know if you should ask, then don't ask."

However, before she could say the words, Chen Xiao had already asked his question: "I wonder what scale of sect your Tianlian Sect is in the Immortal Hidden World? Is it considered large, or small?"

Daoist Qinglian's face turned somewhat unpleasant. After stammering for a while, she said, "It's considered a medium-sized sect..."

"What about the Tianxue Sect?"

Chen Xiao asked again.

"Hmph, that group of demonic practitioners from the Tianxue Sect is naturally just a small sect!"

Daoist Qinglian said with disdain.

Hearing this, Chen Xiao understood...

The Blood Gate and the Lotus Monastery were the outer sects of the Tianxue Sect and the Tianlian Sect, respectively, and these two outer sects had been fighting endlessly for hundreds of years, which was likely a continuation of the struggle between the two hidden sects.

So, this also meant that the strength of the Tianxue Sect and the Tianlian Sect was neither high nor low, and in a fifty-fifty state.

As for the scale of the Tianlian Sect... heh, Chen Xiao smiled and didn't expose it.

"Do you have any other questions?"

Daoist Qinglian felt that Chen Xiao's smile was a little off, and asked with furrowed brows.

"No more."

Chen Xiao still wanted to ask about clues about the God-Slaying Sword.

But thinking that the Tianlian Sect was just a small sect, and probably had no clues, he gave up.

"If there are no more questions, I'll send you out now."

Daoist Qinglian said, pushing open the door of the quiet room. Outside was a long corridor.

Chen Xiao followed behind Daoist Qinglian, walking along the corridor.

Along the way, Daoist Qinglian kept nagging Chen Xiao about the things to remember when venturing into the martial world.

"After leaving the Tianlian Sect, you can go north all the way to Immortal Sect City. Immortal Sect City is the largest city in the Immortal Hidden World. There, you can find out about the God-Slaying Sword."

"Also, remember to hide your aura after you set off. There may not be that many experts in the martial world, but some disciples of large sects will travel in the martial world. Those disciples have sharp eyes and may recognize you. Then you'll be in danger."

"And one more thing, you must remember, if you know how to control swords, you must not use it!"

Hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but frown slightly: "Why can't I use sword control?"

"You really know how to control swords?"

Daoist Qinglian was slightly stunned, and then explained, "Because flying with swords is also exclusive to the disciples of those large sects. If you use flying swords, you will definitely be regarded as a disciple of a large sect. If you really encounter the disciples of a large sect, and they discuss the Dao with you, they will find that you are a fake, and may even discover your true identity. Then you'll be in trouble!"

As she spoke, Daoist Qinglian made a gesture of strangling her neck and sticking out her tongue.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly. He thought to himself that it was no wonder Tushan Che liked her.

This Daoist priest looked cold and detached, as if she didn't eat the food of mortals, but in reality, she had a bit of cuteness...