Chapter 514 - 257: The Five Demon Dao Sects

Because this backyard is guarded by an array, separating it from the outside world of the artifact refining shops.

Thus, Wen Wenyue also wasn’t afraid of exposing the secret here, leading Liou Yuan and the other two straight into the backyard cellar.

There was a part of the cellar sealed by a black iron lid, which opened after Wen Wenyue executed a seal skill, revealing an ominous, dark passage below.

"Keep close!" Wen Wenyue glanced back at the three, gave a reminder, and then was the first to lean down and enter the passage.

Liou Yuan exchanged a glance with Wei Miaomeng and Lao Xiuyuan, stepping forward first and following closely behind Wen Wenyue.

At first, Liou Yuan thought this passage was dug by Five Extremes Mountain, directly connecting to Linlang Domain.

Until after a stick of incense’s time, the narrow passage widened.

Revealing an expansive underground cavern space.

Fist-sized luminous pearls embedded in the cave’s ceiling illuminated the space; Liou Yuan’s gaze immediately focused on the center, where a circular array spanning three yards in diameter was inscribed.

Now a Foundation Establishment Array Master, Liou Yuan instantly recognized the array’s purpose, whispering softly: "Teleportation Array!"

Liou Yuan’s voice reached Wen Wenyue’s ears, and the old man looked back at him, laughing heartily: "I’ve long heard that our Five Extremes Mountain has produced a fourth Foundation Establishment Array Master, but I didn’t expect it to be you."

With that, Wen Wenyue pointed at the array: "Indeed, this array is the teleportation array leading to Linlang Domain."

Liou Yuan’s eyes wandered over the teleportation array patterns, praising endlessly: "Our sect’s strength is truly formidable, to be able to secretly set up a teleportation array in Youhuang State directly connecting to Linlang Domain."

"With this array, many troubles are spared." Lao Xiuyuan, practical-minded as ever, even considered retreating from Linlang Domain in the future.

"If one’s identity is exposed, this teleportation array can be used to escape the pursuit from the Linlang Domain side."

"Can’t Xiuyuan say something positive?" Wei Miaomeng shook her head.

"Go on then." Wen Wenyue gestured towards the teleportation array, indicating for the three to step on it.

Before leaving, Wen Wenyue took out three yellow talismans from his pouch, handing them over to Liou Yuan, Lao Xiuyuan, and Wei Miaomeng respectively.

"These are Sound Transmission Talismans, each usable only once. In dire situations, you can contact me through these talismans."

"I am in Youhuang State, ready to support you at any time."

At this moment, Wen Wenyue paused as he remembered something, adding: "Should I be unable to resolve an issue, I will contact the sect."

Liou Yuan received the talisman, handling it with care.

These talismans are lifesavers during critical times.

Moreover, their task was known to just the Sect Leader outside the Five Extremes Mountain Inner Sect, without a fifth person being aware.

The Sect Leader instructed Wen Wenyue to receive them, sending them into Linlang Domain, indicating Wen Wenyue’s involvement was a part of the Nightmare Demon Palace mission.

"With this tool, it’s not exactly a severed link with the sect." Liou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

He feared entering Nightmare Demon Palace to face unpredictable fates, wondering how he’d contact the sect in emergencies.

This was akin to being a disposable pawn.

With the Sound Transmission Talisman, it showed the sect held the three’s lives with importance.

On the other side, Wen Wenyue, with the three having stepped into the teleportation array, activated the array externally.

As the array’s radiance surged, Liou Yuan and the other two were instantly engulfed in a dazzling white light.

Approaching the moment they were teleported away by the array’s power, Wen Wenyue’s final exhortations echoed from outside the array.

"Be careful, all of you are the future pillars of the sect; above all, prioritize your survival."

"Even if the mission fails, it’s not a matter of life and death."

It’s uncertain if these were Wen Wenyue’s own words or conveying Xuanyi’s message.

Liou Yuan, hearing this, bowed his head cautiously.

Bang! Then, Liou Yuan felt his body lighten, utterly overwhelmed by the teleportation array’s power, plunging into a realm of chaos.

Simultaneously, in the subterranean space, the white light faded, and the teleportation array at the cave’s center returned to the tranquil state it was first seen in.

Wen Wenyue remained standing at the array’s edge, witnessing the disappearing power of the teleportation array, with no intention of leaving.

Instead, he glanced aside, opening his clouded eyes to gaze towards a dim corner where even the luminous pearl’s glow couldn’t reach.

"Come out, they’ve all gone." Wen Wenyue’s weary voice echoed within the cavern.

At the location under his gaze, the air distorted briefly, revealing a young man clad in short gray attire.

The ordinary attire made him appear as Five Extremes Mountain’s menial disciple, but the depths of his dark eyes seemed to flicker with bright sword light, the edges brimming with blade-like coldness.

"Wang Zhuoqun?" Seeing the newcomer’s face, Wen Wenyue’s worn expression showed surprise.

"You finally decided to emerge?"

Wen Wenyue had left Five Extremes Mountain after Xuanyi became the Sect Leader.

Considering the time, it had been over twenty years, coinciding with Wang Zhuoqun’s incident.

During these years, Wen Wenyue hadn’t heard of any news about one of the Inner Sect’s dual stars, thinking he was bound within the Inner Sect, unwilling to emerge.

Long absence naturally brought astonishment.

"Disciple Wang Zhuoqun greets Mr. Wen." Wang Zhuoqun playfully cupped his hands in a greeting, having already exchanged pleasantries with Wen Wenyue.

In response to Wen Wenyue’s query, he replied.

"Years have passed, and I’ve grown tired of it, so it’s time to come out."