Chapter 1676: Chapter 825: Blood Ghost Sect?
Qing Shuang agreed to Luo Chen’s plan, and the two began gathering resources in the Purple Cloud Realm.
During this process, they also encountered some challenges and dangers, but they overcame them one by one.
After a period of exploration and collection, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang had accumulated a large amount of resources.
They knew it was time to return to their own world.
"Let’s withdraw!"
Luo Chen said, his voice tinged with a hint of reluctance.
Qing Shuang nodded, she was also somewhat reluctant to leave this beautiful and mysterious world.
They began searching for a way back to their world, and after some effort, they finally found a location that could open a space portal.
"Are you ready?" Luo Chen asked, holding a special ore found in the Purple Cloud Realm.
Qing Shuang nodded, her eyes flickering with determination: "I’m ready."
Luo Chen began using the power of the ore to open a passage to their world.
As the light flashed, they once again stepped into the space portal.
A wave of dizziness surged over them, and when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves back in their own world.
...
In the cave, after resting for several more days.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang finally left the cave.
They planned to first return to the Alliance.
Outside, it was somewhat dangerous, somewhat unsafe.
However, because from this place to the Alliance Headquarters was quite a distance.
They would still need to spend considerable time to get back.
"Qing Shuang, here you go."
Luo Chen tossed a crimson fruit picked from the Spirit Tree to Qing Shuang.
Qing Shuang received the fruit and looked at it curiously: "What is this?"
"This is a Spirit Fruit I found in the Purple Cloud Realm, called the Scarlet Flame Fruit. It contains strong Fire Attribute Energy and is a rare treasure for those practicing Fire magic." Luo Chen explained.
Upon hearing this, Qing Shuang’s eyes sparkled with delight: "Then I must keep it well. Perhaps once we return to the Alliance, we can use it to exchange for some resources we need."
Luo Chen nodded, looked around, and confirmed the direction: "Let’s go, Qing Shuang, while it’s temporarily safe here, it’s best to return to the Alliance as soon as possible."
The two packed their belongings and set off on the road back to the Alliance Headquarters.
Along the way, they carefully avoided potential dangers, choosing to travel through secluded paths.
"Luo Chen, have you thought about that our adventure this time might draw the Alliance’s attention?" Qing Shuang asked as they walked.
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then replied: "Indeed, we’ve brought back so many precious resources and secrets from the Purple Cloud Realm. This is enough to attract some people’s covetous eyes, but we must be cautious not to let these resources fall into the wrong hands."
Qing Shuang nodded, aware that what Luo Chen said made sense.
In the Cultivation Realm, resources and information often equate to power, and power attracts greed and conflict.
...
The two continued forward, traversing dense forests and climbing steep mountains.
On their journey, they also encountered some small groups of cultivators but managed to avoid them cleverly.
"Luo Chen, look over there!" Qing Shuang suddenly pointed to an open area ahead and whispered.
Luo Chen looked in the direction Qing Shuang pointed, and saw a group of cultivators attacking a gigantic demonic beast.
The demonic beast was covered in hard scales and spewed scorching flames from its mouth.
"That’s a Fire Scale Beast, a very fierce demonic beast. I’m afraid those cultivators are not its match." Luo Chen said with a frown.
Qing Shuang looked at those cultivators, with a trace of sympathy in her eyes: "Should we lend a hand?"
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Very well, we can take this opportunity to try out the new Magic Artifact."
The two quickly approached the battlefield, and Luo Chen took out a Jade Talisman from his chest, channeling True Qi into it. The talisman immediately shone brightly, forming a light barrier to trap the Fire Scale Beast.
"Attack!" Luo Chen ordered, and Qing Shuang immediately swung her longsword, sending torrents of Sword Qi towards the Fire Scale Beast like a torrential storm.
Under the combined efforts of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, the Fire Scale Beast was quickly subdued.
The cultivators saw this and expressed gratitude to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"Thank you both for your help. May I know your esteemed names?" a cultivator stepped forward to ask.
Luo Chen smiled faintly: "I am Luo Chen, and this is my companion Qing Shuang."
"So it’s Fellow Cultivator Luo Chen and Qing Shuang. I’ve heard of your esteemed names. I’m Zhao Yun, a disciple of the Flying Cloud Sect," the cultivator said respectfully.
"Fellow cultivator Zhao Yun, you’re too kind. We were just passing by and saw you in trouble, so we lent a hand." Luo Chen replied.
"Fellow Cultivator Luo Chen, where are you headed?" Zhao Yun asked curiously.
"We plan to return to the Alliance Headquarters," Luo Chen answered truthfully.
"Alliance Headquarters?"
An expression of slight confusion appeared on Zhao Yun’s face.
Although the Alliance’s strength is indeed quite formidable.
Even so, it is merely strong in a regional context.
If one leaves that particular region, whether other cultivators are aware is questionable.
"Yes, we are members of the Alliance." Luo Chen replied, noticing Zhao Yun’s confusion, and added: "The Alliance is an organization in the Cultivation Realm comprised of multiple sects and loose cultivators, aimed at maintaining order and safety in the Cultivation Realm."
Zhao Yun nodded, seemingly satisfied with the explanation, but he raised another question: "Then, Fellow Cultivator Luo Chen, have you heard of any recent news circulating in the Cultivation Realm?"
"News?" Qing Shuang interjected curiously, "We’ve been exploring the Secret Realm and are not up to date with external news."
"There’s a rumor that the Blood Ghost Sect, which disappeared for over a millennium, has suddenly reappeared..." Zhao Yun said mysteriously.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, both feeling a hint of shock.
The Blood Ghost Sect, an evil sect that left countless bloody legends in the history of the Cultivation Realm, reappearing was undoubtedly unsettling news.
"The Blood Ghost Sect..." Luo Chen mused, frowning deeply, "Why would they suddenly appear?"
Zhao Yun shook his head, showing a worried expression: "The exact reason is unclear, but there are rumors that they are seeking a powerful force, willing to unleash a new wave of bloodshed for it."
Qing Shuang gripped her longsword tightly, her eyes flashing with determination: "No matter their schemes, we cultivators must unite to stop them."
Luo Chen nodded in agreement: "Fellow Cultivator Zhao Yun, thank you for informing us. Once we return to the Alliance, we will report this matter and prepare them."
Zhao Yun nodded slightly: "Fellow Cultivators Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, your courage is commendable. I hope our Cultivation Realm can safely overcome this crisis."
After bidding farewell to Zhao Yun and the other cultivators, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang continued on their journey back to the Alliance Headquarters.
Their mood was noticeably heavier than before, as the appearance of the Blood Ghost Sect cast a shadow over their future.
"Luo Chen, what do you think we should do?" Qing Shuang asked as they kept on walking.
Luo Chen thought for a moment, then replied: "First, we need to inform the Alliance’s leaders about this news, alerting them to the severity of the issue. Secondly, we must strengthen our cultivation, to improve our strength, so we can protect ourselves and others in potential conflicts."
Qing Shuang nodded, understanding that what Luo Chen said was urgently necessary.
They continued forward, crossing barren deserts, and navigating through rushing rivers.
During their journey, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also encountered some loose cultivators and disciples from smaller sects. They shared the news about the Blood Ghost Sect with these people, hoping the message would quickly spread throughout the Cultivation Realm.