From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 424 The Return of the Immortal Sect Raises Mysteries

The majestic mountain gate of the Immortal Sect, in my eyes at this moment, resembled the fangs of a giant beast, cold and oppressive.

I could almost smell the tension in the air, like the stale smell of mold, suffocating me.

Compared to the crisp, clear air of the secret realm, it was like heaven and earth.

Damn, this feeling is really uncomfortable.

I gripped the brocade box containing the rare treasure tightly. The warm, smooth texture of the treasure traveled through the box to my palm, but it did nothing to ease the anxiety in my heart.

We risked our lives to get our hands on this thing. If it goes wrong because of internal strife within the immortal sects, I'll be furious!

"Xiao Yao, you're back." Elder Xuanfeng's voice was low and hoarse, as if carrying an indescribable weariness.

His usually wise eyes were now bloodshot, and his eye bags drooped, making him look like a defeated rooster.

My heart skipped a beat, and I knew something was wrong. It seemed things were more serious than I'd imagined.

"Elder, how is the situation?" I tried my best to keep my tone calm, but my fingers tightened involuntarily as I gripped the brocade box.

Elder Xuanfeng sighed and gave me a deep look, his eyes containing too many emotions that I couldn't decipher at the moment.

"Alas, it's a long story! There is indeed chaos within the Immortal Sect, and some important secrets seem to have been leaked."

Give way?!

My heart felt like it had been hit hard by a boulder, and it was buzzing.

This is no small matter!

Those secrets concern the safety of the entire Immortal Sect; if they fall into enemy hands, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Summon the relevant personnel immediately. I want to understand the situation personally!" I gave the order decisively, my tone leaving no room for doubt.

Damn traitor, you better not let me catch you, or I'll make you wish you were dead!

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

I sat in the main seat, my gaze sharp as I surveyed the disciples below.

Deacon Wu, that glib-tongued fellow, was now stammering and evasive, providing ambiguous information and even trying to shift the blame onto other disciples.

I really want to slap him to death!

"Deacon Wu, are you sure you're telling the truth?" I asked in an icy tone, my eyes sharp as knives, piercing his heart.

Deacon Wu trembled with fright, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Senior Sister Xiao... everything I said is true! If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"

Pshaw, who would believe such a solemn oath!

I sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm.

This guy definitely has a problem, but without concrete evidence, there's nothing I can do about it.

My gaze turned to Mingyue, one of the disciples who was suspected.

She lowered her head, her body trembling like a frightened little rabbit.

"Mingyue, is there anything you want to say?" I tried to soften my voice, hoping to make her feel more relaxed.

However, Mingyue trembled even more in fear and couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

Sigh, this girl is too timid; I can't get any answers from her.

My most trusted partner, Senior Brother Lin, also had a furrowed brow and a solemn expression.

Although he fully supported me, he clearly encountered many obstacles.

"Xiao Yao, I've discovered that the Immortal Sect has split into different small groups. These groups are suspicious of each other, making it difficult to carry out the investigation smoothly." Senior Brother Lin lowered his voice, his tone tinged with helplessness.

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

It seems this pool of water is deeper than I imagined!

I rubbed my temples and felt a headache coming on.

What's the matter!

Having finally returned from the secret realm, and before I could even catch my breath, I found myself in this complicated situation again.

Suddenly, I noticed that Junior Sister Chu had been standing in the corner, silently observing everything.

She wore a faint smile, but her eyes were so deep that they were unfathomable.

A chill ran through me, and a bad feeling welled up inside me.

"Junior Sister Chu," I called to her, "have you discovered anything?"

Junior Sister Chu smiled slightly, her tone gentle as water, "Senior Sister Xiao, I will follow your arrangements in everything."

Her smile, however, seemed particularly eerie at that moment… Her hand subtly slipped behind her back…

Junior Sister Chu's smile seemed increasingly eerie to me, and she subtly hid her hand behind her back, as if trying to conceal something.

My inner alarm bells were ringing, but her expression remained impeccable, as if she had everything under control.

I tried to calm myself down and not be fooled by her appearance.

"Junior Sister Chu, I am very pleased with your cooperation." I smiled slightly, trying to catch a flaw in her eyes.

However, her gaze was like a bottomless lake, calm and undisturbed.

Just when I was at my wit's end, Deacon Wu's glib voice rang out again.

His tone remained flippant, as if he were just joking: "Senior Sister Xiao, you'd better be careful, the immortal sects aren't very peaceful."

A thought struck me. Deacon Wu's words seemed insignificant, yet I vaguely sensed that they contained a hidden meaning.

I carefully recalled his previous words, and it seemed that every sentence was conveying some kind of veiled message.

Was he implying something to me?

I observed Deacon Wu discreetly; his gaze shifted between me and Junior Sister Chu, as if reminding me to be careful about something.

Suddenly, I realized that he might not be as bad as he seemed on the surface, but was being forced to pretend to cause trouble under the threat of a traitor.

“Deacon Wu, you’re right, the Immortal Sect is indeed not at peace.” I replied casually, but in my heart I was already plotting how to cooperate with him in secret.

Deacon Wu nodded slightly and continued in that ambiguous tone, "Some things are really hard to explain and can only be seen through by someone with discerning eyes like you."

I understood immediately and we reached a tacit understanding.

Over the next few days, Deacon Wu and I worked in secret and gradually pieced together some key clues.

These clues point to a hidden corner within the Immortal Sect, seemingly concealing an unknown secret.

As the investigation deepened, I gradually realized that the complexity of the matter far exceeded my expectations.

Every move Chu made filled me with doubt, but Deacon Wu's help allowed me to see a glimmer of light in the fog.

"Senior Sister Xiao, you must be careful," Deacon Wu whispered to me during a secret meeting, his tone tinged with urgency.

I nodded, having already made up my mind.

No matter how many dangers lie ahead, I will reveal the truth behind it all.

Just then, Junior Sister Chu reappeared in my sight, her smile still as gentle as water.

"Junior Sister Chu, what we're about to do might be a bit dangerous." I deliberately tested her to see how she would react.

Junior Sister Chu smiled slightly, her tone still gentle: "Senior Sister Xiao, I will follow your arrangements."

Her answer sent a chill down my spine; it seemed this game had only just begun.

I must be more careful in order to remain undefeated in this turbulent struggle.

"That's good. Next, we'll..." Before I could finish speaking, a light flashed in Junior Sister Chu's hand, and then her figure disappeared into the night.

I was startled, knowing that she had already begun to take action.

It seems the real contest has only just begun.