CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 141: RETURNING TO THE WONDEROUS PALACE AS AN UNDERCOVER, AND... HAVING A BLAST!_2

"Speak."

"A few days ago, Si Nanyan, the Palace Master of Wonderous Palace, disguised herself as Hua Yourong, a disciple of the Righteous Sun Sect, and infiltrated our Sect. This demoness planted a devil seed in me. As I was not in control of my actions, I failed to report this to you, Master, in a timely manner."

"Hmm, your Master is already aware of this." Liu Qingxuan showed no surprise upon hearing this, merely nodding. He had summoned Wen Zhixing precisely because of this matter.

"What?" Bai Luqiu, however, was stunned. Hua Yourong is Si Nanyan, the Palace Master of Wonderous Palace? The person who’s been with us all this time was Si Nanyan?

"Junior Brother, is all this true?" Bai Luqiu looked at Wen Zhixing, a wave of fear washing over her. No wonder I always felt something was off about Hua Yourong. It turns out she was an impostor.

"Senior Sister, please forgive me. I didn’t dare expose Si Nanyan’s identity. If I had, she might have attacked us directly, and the consequences would have been unimaginable," Wen Zhixing explained.

"I understand." Bai Luqiu nodded, then her expression suddenly changed. "This is bad, Master! Liu Qingdai and the other junior brothers left with that Si Nanyan two days ago..."

If Hua Yourong is indeed Si Nanyan, then Liu Qingdai’s current situation... She’s likely in grave danger!

"I am also aware of this. Si Nanyan planted a devil seed in Qingdai, and she has now been taken to Wonderous Palace," Liu Qingxuan stated calmly.

"Master, then why aren’t you rushing to rescue her?" Bai Luqiu was extremely anxious. Wonderous Palace is a den of evil! How could Liu Qingdai possibly be safe there? What if...

"Senior Sister, Master surely has something up his sleeve," Wen Zhixing said, much calmer. He even gently pulled on Bai Luqiu’s sleeve. Liu Qingxuan’s composure clearly indicated he had made preparations in secret. Otherwise, he would have stormed Wonderous Palace long before they even mentioned it.

"Master..." Bai Luqiu looked towards Liu Qingxuan, her heart still heavy with worry. She had been the one to suggest Hua Yourong take Liu Qingdai back first. If anything happened to Liu Qingdai... I would indeed be to blame.

"Your junior brother is correct. Qingdai will be safe for now." Liu Qingxuan nodded, affirming Wen Zhixing’s words.

"Phew..." Bai Luqiu heaved a sigh of relief, a great weight lifting from her heart. I suddenly realize something. The sudden war between the Righteous Sun Sect and Wonderous Palace must also be due to this. The more chaotic the situation, the safer Liu Qingdai will actually be. Wonderous Palace will surely treat her as one of their final trump cards.

"Zhixing." At that moment, Liu Qingxuan looked at Wen Zhixing and spoke calmly.

"Your disciple is here." Wen Zhixing stepped forward, cupping his fists in a salute.

"Is your devil seed still present? Has Si Nanyan seen through your identity yet?" Liu Qingxuan asked.

"Replying to Master, to avoid exposure, I have kept the devil seed within my Sea of Sense. My identity has not been revealed."

"Good." Liu Qingxuan nodded in satisfaction, then continued, "If I were to send you into Wonderous Palace as an undercover agent, would you be willing?"

"Undercover?" Wen Zhixing and Bai Luqiu were both startled.

"You and Wonderous Palace still have quite a few unresolved grievances, right? This trip back will be a good opportunity to settle them." Liu Qingxuan patted Wen Zhixing’s shoulder, adding, "Besides, with your Junior Sister Qingdai alone in Wonderous Palace, I’m a bit worried."

"Master, can’t you go to Wonderous Palace yourself to rescue Qingdai?" Bai Luqiu asked, puzzled. Sending Wen Zhixing would be sending him into danger again, wouldn’t it?

"I have been in closed-door cultivation these past few days and am about to make a breakthrough. It is temporarily inconvenient for me to make a move," Liu Qingxuan said, his gaze profound.

"In closed-door cultivation?" Wen Zhixing and Bai Luqiu couldn’t help but glance at Liu Qingxuan. If he was in seclusion, then who was this person standing before them?

"It’s just a little trick." Liu Qingxuan smiled, and with a wave of his hand, his figure began to grow faint, as if it could dissipate at any moment. Clearly, this was just an avatar.

This is also a ’little trick’...? Wen Zhixing and Bai Luqiu were once again impressed by Liu Qingxuan’s abilities. Master, you sure have a lot of these ’little tricks,’ don’t you?

"Congratulations, Master, on your imminent breakthrough into the Genius Spirit Realm!" Bai Luqiu quickly recovered and offered her congratulations. My Master seems to have been stuck in this Sixth Realm for quite a while, and now he’s finally about to break through.

"Senior Sister, what is the Genius Spirit Realm?" Wen Zhixing asked, slightly confused, as he was unaware of the subsequent cultivation realms.

"Junior Brother, you may not know this. After cultivators go through the three Qi Transformation realms and the three Divine Communication realms, they enter the three Fetus Transformation realms. These are: the Genius Spirit Realm, the Primordial Spirit Realm, and the Primordial Fetus Realm." After Bai Luqiu’s explanation, Wen Zhixing also understood these so-called Fetus Transformation Third Realms.

"Master, what realm are you in now?" Wen Zhixing suddenly asked. I’ve always suspected Master Liu’s cultivation wasn’t limited to the Divine Communication Realm. He told me he guessed my identity, but I felt he discerned it with his own eyes. And to see through my disguise, his cultivation must have already surpassed the Divine Communication Realm. Furthermore, Master Liu has so many methods at his disposal, and the treasures he gives are incredibly precious. This further confirms my suspicions.

"Realm?" Liu Qingxuan stroked his chin and smiled. "It should be the Primordial Spirit Realm. I am currently condensing the primordial fetus, so it shouldn’t be long before I enter the Primordial Fetus Realm."

"Indeed!" Wen Zhixing’s eyes lit up. I knew Master Liu’s strength was definitely not this simple. But I hadn’t expected him to be *this* strong. Doesn’t that mean he’s about to enter the Ninth Realm?

"Ma... Master... you... you... you..." Bai Luqiu, however, was utterly flabbergasted. Wait a minute! What realm is my Master in again? The Eighth Realm, Primordial Spirit Realm? And he’s about to enter the Ninth Realm’s Primordial Fetus Realm? Master is really good at concealing his powers!

Then, a tremendous doubt surged into her mind. "Master, with such cultivation, why don’t you just annihilate Wonderous Palace?" With Master’s strength, destroying Wonderous Palace should be a piece of cake. Why have our sects been entangled for so many years?

"Wonderous Palace has hidden depths. Many years ago, a mighty expert at the Primordial Fetus Realm was seriously injured while passing through. She chose to recuperate in this place," Liu Qingxuan sighed. "And Wonderous Palace exists to serve this mighty expert."

"This..." Hearing this secret, Bai Luqiu and Wen Zhixing were both deeply shaken. So, Wonderous Palace has such a powerful backer. No wonder our Master, with such cultivation, is still keeping such a low profile.

"However, I will soon break through to the Primordial Fetus Realm. By then, I will have no fear of her," Liu Qingxuan said with a confident smile. I’ve laid low for so many years, just waiting for this day. It’s coming soon.

"Master, you’re incredible!" Wen Zhixing gave a thumbs-up, not stingy with his praise. This is a super strong backer! I’ve got to hold on tight!

"Once I step into the Primordial Fetus Realm and eliminate the hidden danger of Wonderous Palace," Liu Qingxuan said with another smile, "I will leave this place. By then, the Righteous Sun Sect will be in your hands, the younger generation." He had wanted to leave this place for a long time. However, he hadn’t found a Pure Yang Body to carry on his legacy, and he couldn’t leave until the threat here was resolved.

"Master, where will you go?" Bai Luqiu asked anxiously. Why was he suddenly planning to leave?

"Naturally, I’m going to find your Matron. She has been waiting for me for many years," Liu Qingxuan said with a gentle smile.

"Matron..." Wen Zhixing’s heart stirred. It seems my Master also has quite a story.

Hearing these words, Bai Luqiu said no more, apparently knowing something of the matter.

"Zhixing, get ready. You’re going to Wonderous Palace. With your current abilities, you should be able to protect your Senior Sister Qingdai, and stirring up trouble in Wonderous Palace won’t be an issue. Don’t worry. As long as I don’t personally intervene, that Primordial Fetus Realm expert won’t awaken for now," Liu Qingxuan encouraged Wen Zhixing again. He had said so much to give Wen Zhixing confidence, with himself as the ultimate safety net.

"Alright, Master, I will set off immediately." Wen Zhixing nodded in agreement.

Actually, I’m quite eager to return to Wonderous Palace. My identity has changed now. When I was Wen Zhixing, I was meant to have my essence absorbed. But now, as Wang Shouzhen, even Si Nanyan is willing to let me absorb *her* essence. In that case, I’ll definitely return to Wonderous Palace. Time to go cause some chaos... and enjoy it thoroughly!