Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"Fairy Feet?"

"Those who know the location of the Immortal's Foot are a group of cultivators. It is said that this group of cultivators was captured by Huan Tianchang, the head of the Hui Cang Residence."

It seems that the Lord of Time City was forced to reveal the relationship between Tianji and the Immortal Cultivator to Tianzhe once again.

Ugh, this is such a hassle.

"Luo Hou, Huan Tianchang is one of the representatives of the Unparalleled Martial Arts Tournament that you organized. How about you accompany my group to the Hidden Residence?"

Chapter 335 The Martial Lord Accepts a Disciple, His Nephew Becomes His Master

The Black and White Path is divided into two parts: the Black side leads to the Hidden Residence, while the White side leads to the Path of Illumination.

But is the martial arts world a place where black is black and white is white?

The essence of the martial arts world lies in something that is neither entirely black nor entirely white, but rather a grayish-brown mix.

At this moment, within the secret realm of Canghui Residence, a fiery stone blazed as brightly as the sun. Golden lightning formed a cauldron, and six cultivators gathered their energy to enter the cauldron and refine a miraculous pill.

Suddenly, someone slowly approached, and the atmosphere in the scorching valley gradually cooled down.

Of the six cultivators, Wang Shenqian was the most impatient and was the first to ask, "Shi Yuanyi, why have you come here?"

The visitor was none other than Shi Yuanyi, the eldest brother of the patient Tianchang.

"Besides the sect leader's junior brother's pills, what else is here that's worth my coming here?"

"The elixir is here."

Wang Shenqian placed the medicine for treating Tianchang at his feet.

Shi Yuanyi walked to Wang Shenqian's side, and just as he bent down to take it, Wang Shenqian unexpectedly slapped him down with her palm: "Give me your life in exchange!"

"madness!"

But then Shi Yuanyi took out a peculiar token inlaid with a silver bell and shook it. As the bell rang, the spirit-locking ring around Wang Shenqian's neck emitted strong electric waves.

"Uh!"

"Hand over your junior brother's pills."

Another cultivator, Pin Chouhuang, said in a low voice, "To dedicate your life to your junior brother is truly a noble sentiment."

"Without further ado!"

Although Shi Yuanyi was the head disciple of Canghui, his comprehension and skill were inferior to his third junior brother, Huan Tianchang. Therefore, the position of sect leader was inherited by Huan Tianchang. Over the years, despite his resentment, he still obeyed Huan Tianchang's assignments and did his best to assist him.

"Are you truly willing to remain subservient to others forever? We can help you refine the Golden Elixir, provided you remove this Spirit-Locking Ring."

"Keep dreaming, focus on alchemy!"

Shi Yuanyi shook the token for a long time until the other cultivators were in unbearable pain before taking the pills and leaving.

"Hateful!"

Just after Shi Yuanyi left, Le Xunyuan appeared from the shadows.

"What have you thought about my suggestion from last time?"

Wang Shenqian, who was on the verge of death from the electric shock, recovered and cursed fiercely, "Let this lackey die quickly!"

"It is not the right time to kill him yet. As long as you do as I say, I believe you will be free soon."

"Then take off our Soul-Locking Rings first."

Le Xunyuan smiled. He wasn't stupid. Colluding with these cultivators at the risk of being discovered was a capital offense. If his senior and second senior uncles found out, even if Huan Tian pleaded for him, he would still be severely punished.

"I don't get to come here often, so you'd better make the most of it."

Lone Shadow was the best among the six, and cultivators always regarded him as their leader. After the torture Shi Yuanyi had just inflicted, Lone Shadow finally made up his mind:

"Let's cooperate. Tell me your plan."

Le Xunyuan tossed out a small bottle: "This is the Locking Yuan Gu. Add it to the pills given to Huan Tianchang. If it succeeds, you can leave; if it fails, you will die."

"how about you?"

"I will die with you."

Le Xunyuan walked away with a smile. Life always involves taking some risks, even if those risks are life itself.

When Yue Xunyuan returned to Canghui Residence, he was surprised to find visitors at the door. The visitors were none other than Tiandu Wujun and several other people who looked like they were not to be trifled with.

Huan Tian's usually pale face now flushed with excitement as he kept urging the disciples to make tea and serve water.

"Uncle, what's this?"

"Xun Yuan, come quickly. I have met the Martial Lord, the Heavenly Ones and Earthly Ones of the Kingdom of Death, and the Sword Master."

Having met Luo Hou once before, Yue Xunyuan came over to pay his respects first, followed by the legendary creator of the Dead Kingdom. As for the Sword Master, Yue Xunyuan was somewhat dismissive.

Luo Hou nodded: "Young Master Yue is a leading figure among the youth, and his future is immeasurable."

Wu Jun always spoke seriously, and these words did not sound like mere polite remarks, which shocked everyone present.

Le Xunyuan chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Heh, if the Martial Lord were to accept me as a disciple, perhaps I would have such good fortune in the future."

"Will you be accepted as my apprentice?"

Luo Hou had many sons, but no disciples.

Seeing Wu Jun hesitate, Huan Tianchang hurriedly stood up and instantly pressed Le Xunyuan to the ground: "Xunyuan, quickly become Wu Jun's disciple! Cough cough... Xunyuan, quickly become Wu Jun's disciple!"

As he spoke, he pressed down on Yue Xunyuan's head and made him kowtow heavily.

Le Xunyuan never expected that his uncle's strength was so great. No matter how much he struggled, he still managed to kowtow three times.

Le Xunyuan's head was buzzing from the impact.

The sudden scene shocked the Heavenly Beings and the Earthly Beings, and even more so Tan Xiqi, who had come with them out of boredom.

"Get up."

With a flick of his sleeve, Luo Hou unleashed a powerful yet gentle force that instantly relieved Huan Tianchang's pressure. Le Xunyuan stood up and asked uncertainly, "Did the Martial Lord really accept me as his disciple?"

"Having received your gift, I naturally must shoulder this responsibility."

"Actually, Xun Yuan was just joking. Wu Jun, you don't need to take it seriously."

Le Xunyuan secretly groaned. If he became Luo Hou's disciple, he would inevitably be taken to Tiandu by Luo Hou. Once the cultivator fed the pills to Huan Tianchang, everything would be exposed.

Moreover, he was truly unwilling to let Huan Tianchang go unpunished.

Upon hearing Yue Xunyuan's words, Huan Tianchang nearly went mad: "Xunyuan, what are you saying!"

To acknowledge someone as a master and then go back on one's word is tantamount to betraying one's master and sect, which is a serious crime.

Luo Hou's face darkened: "I have said that since I have accepted your courtesy, I must take on the responsibility of teaching you. After you have finished dealing with the matters of Canghuiju, you shall return to Tiandu with me."

It’s over.

Le Xunyuan felt as if he had been struck on the head, and the world before his eyes had turned completely dark.

On the contrary, Huan Tianchang's face lit up with joy, and he asked repeatedly, "Whatever Wu Jun's request, Canghuiju will grant it all."

The Heavenly One grew impatient: "Speak plainly, Sect Leader Huan. I want you to release those cultivators. These people are of great use to the Kingdom of Death."

"Cultivators of Immortality..."

The immortal cultivator's life was at stake, and Shi Yuanyi, who had been listening quietly, finally couldn't help but interject: "Sect Leader, we cannot let the immortal cultivator go."

Huan Tianchang shook his head, stopping Shi Yuanyi from speaking further: "Now that Wu Jun has accepted Xun Yuan as his disciple, Huan Tianchang has no more worries. The cultivator can be taken away by Wu Jun."

Upon hearing that the Celestials wanted cultivators, Yue Xunyuan became even more terrified. Would cultivators, once freed, betray him?

With trepidation, Yue Xunyuan followed Huan Tianchang and his group back to the Alchemy Valley.

"Ahem... You may now leave Canghui Residence. I will unlock your spirit-locking rings. Drink!"

The Heavenly Emperor, with his mighty energy, suddenly divided it into six streams, pointing them at the neck of the cultivator. The Soul-Locking Ring dissipated in response to the energy, and the cultivator instantly gained freedom.

The lone shadow was astonished: "You wouldn't be so kind, would you? Tell me, what are your intentions?"

The Celestial Being coldly said, "Come with me."

With a wave of his divine hand, the Wheel of Time appeared from the void and instantly transformed into a giant sword soaring into the sky. Then, the six cultivators moved without wind, along with the Heavenly One and the Earthly One, onto the sword.

The sword light shone for thousands of miles before disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The remaining people, except for Luo Hou, stared at the sword mark in the sky for a long time: "The Heavenly One of the Dead Kingdom is so strong."

The Immortal Cultivator did not reveal the secret of the Locking Yuan Gu to his face, which gave Le Xunyuan a feeling of escaping death. However, upon seeing the Heavenly Master's sword strike, he immediately felt that cultivating the Ming Qi Martial Scripture to the tenth level was meaningless.

"Martial Lord, no, Master."

"Ok?"

He asked cautiously, "Between you and the Celestial One, who is superior?"

"You are not qualified to ask me this question."

Le Xunyuan glanced at Huan Tianchang and continued, "Is my uncle qualified to ask this question?"

“You should ask why the god of the land of the dead is my son, and not the one of heaven.”

Huan Tian was puzzled as to why his usually docile nephew was so rebellious today: "Xun Yuan, you child! Alas, I beg you, Wu Jun, to teach you more in the future."

"I will. If you suffer from the sect leader's old ailment, you may seek a cure from Tian Bugu."

"Thank you, Lord Wu. I will visit Qianzhuwu."

"We are returning to Tiandu. Thank you."

"please."

Le Xunyuan didn't have much furniture to pack, so he took two changes of clothes and followed Luo Hou. Huan Tian, ​​on the other hand, often looked into the distance and was sad for a long time.

I was speechless all the way.

Upon arriving in Tiandu, Luo Hou instructed Jun Manlu to arrange rooms for Le Xunyuan and Tan Xiqi, ensuring that all furnishings were made according to Tiandu's standard practices and that they were treated the same as everyone else.

In addition to these two newcomers, the elven hostage, Horned Star, was also sent over.

That evening, Wu Jun held an internal banquet at the buffet restaurant and announced that he had accepted Yue Xunyuan as his disciple.

Only Ji Xiashang and two others returned from the mission, but Wu Jun and Wu Hou were both present. Yue Xunyuan formally performed the apprenticeship ceremony and also became fellow disciples with Xianling.