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"Now that my Divine Profound Sect is weakened, coupled with my Phoenix Mountain's provocation, there's no doubt that it's worsening the situation, so I've decided …" Huo Zhen's solemn gaze swept across all the disciples present, "Restart the Trial Stele, and let the elite disciples train inside."

Just as Huo Zhen finished speaking, all the clan elders on his left and right stood up and shouted in unison, "Clan Master, you can't!"

Huo Zhen waved his hand, "I have already decided on this matter, the Divine Profound Sect will not hesitate to restart the Trial Stele at all cost."

"Sis, what is a Trial Stele?" Gold, on the other hand, didn't have any burdens, so he asked curiously.

"How would I know?" Huang Ying replied casually. She was also very curious, she had never heard of any Trial Stele.

Zi Linng heard the conversation between the two, but her expression did not change as her gaze landed on the solemn and heavy Huo Zhen.

"Clan Master, the Trial Stele is already damaged, whether or not it can be opened is still unknown. A white-haired elder tried to persuade her with a sigh.

Huo Zhen's gaze became heavy, and his tone became softer, "Elder Lin's worries are not without reason, but the Divine Profound Sect is getting worse with each passing era, and if this goes on, the Divine Profound Sect will be defeated sooner or later, so I have decided to personally pay tribute to the sect's treasure, the Trial Stele, to open."

The expressions of the few great elders changed when they heard that Huo Zhen was going to personally activate the Trial Stele.

"Sect Leader, even if we have to offer sacrifices to the Sect, we have these old bones. Sect Leader should never personally offer them up." Elder Lin continued.

Huo Zhen shook his head, he wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he waved his hand and said, "Elders, please stay for now, the rest of the disciples can leave for now."

For a time, only the sect master and several elders remained in the grand hall.

"Sect Leader, with just you as a sacrifice, the loss of your cultivation base is small, and your life is in danger …" Another Elder Hong said in disapproval.

"I think it would be better if all of us elders offered up our treasures together. This way, the risk will be lower." As Elder Lin said this, he turned to look at the other Elders, nodding his head in agreement.

But Huo Zhen did not agree, "I understand the elders' intentions, but now that the Human Clam is in turmoil, and the Orc Clan is constantly on the upheaval, the Divine Profound Sect still needs to rely on the elders, if there is any loss, it is only me."

"Sovereign …"

"This matter is decided, I hope that all clan elders can gather all the elite disciples in front of the Trial Stele."

Zi Linng did not know what happened in the hall next. Her sense of belonging towards the Divine Profound Sect was not very strong, but to find a place to hide from the wind and rain. Therefore, no matter what Huo Zhen and the rest decided to do, they could not lift her emotions.

"Junior Sister Ye …" Zhao Ting caught up with them in a hurry as she turned her head together with Huang Ying and Gold.

In the instant that she turned her head, Zi Linng also saw Chu Feng. He was still dressed in black, with a cold expression and a pure gaze, as if he did not see the rest of them.

Zi Linng naturally retracted her gaze and looked at Zhao Ting, "Senior Brother, what's the matter?"

"Master will not change her decision. In the morning of the next day, Master will restart the Trial Stele and then we will all go in. Master said that although she accepted you as her disciple, she had not done so for a day. Master told me to take care of you in the Trial Stele and asked me if you had any needs. "

Zi Linng stared at Zhao Ting's face for a long time, then suddenly asked: "Is he talking about some matters behind the scenes?"

Zhao Ting's eyes darkened, and he did not say anything for a long while. After a long while, he said: "The Trial Stele have suffered heavy injuries, so master and father must sacrifice their sect's treasures in order to have the chance to restart the sect for a moment, while the direct sacrifice of their sect's treasures will at least damage their cultivation, and at most destroy their meridians, and also kill them!"

"Oh, got it …" In her heart, she admired the selflessness of Huo Zhen's heart, as compared to her previous master, Zi Xiao, it was simply like the difference in heaven and earth. However, she did not invest too much emotion into the relationship between master and disciple, so she did not feel anything else.

Zhao Ting opened his mouth, but in the end he only said: "Is there anything that you need?"

Zi Linng shook his head, "I don't have it right now, but I will be looking for you in the future."

"Since we have to restart the Trial Stele the next day, then Gold and I will go home first." Huang Ying said to Zi Linng and Zhao Ting.

Zhao Ting nodded, "En, I will also go back. We will go together in a while." After saying that, the three of them turned to look at Zi Linng, wanting to ask if she was going back home.

Zi Linng turned around and waved his hand, "See you in the future, I will head back to cultivate in seclusion."

She descended from the peak of the Cliffless Palace and was just about to take a detour when a gentle voice suddenly sounded from behind her, "Junior Sister Ye."

Zi Linng knew who it was and raised her eyes to look at the other party leisurely. However, she did not say a word.

Although Liu Shuangshuang was not happy in her heart, on the surface, he did not reveal even the slightest bit of anger or awkwardness as she walked over, "Junior Sister is indeed gifted, to be able to safely escape the encirclement and suppression of Acacia Sect."

"Are you trying to get back at me?" Zi Linng smiled, "I do not think that our relationship has reached such a stage."

Liu Shuangshuang's expression stiffened, she heard Zi Linng say: "Speak frankly, I do not have that much time."

Liu Shuangshuang quickly revealed a smile and leaned in close. "I am only very curious, why do I feel that the you in front of me is not the same person as the you that was imprisoned?"

Zi Linng stared at her and laughed: "You want to know?"

Just as Liu Shuangshuang was about to answer, Zi Linng continued: "But I don't want to tell you."

"Ye Linn, don't think that you're so powerful yourself. If you get caught, you'll be too scared to even fight back."

"Heh …" "You make it sound as though you have resisted." Zi Linng was already getting impatient, "Please say something meaningful, wasting other people's time is very wicked!"

"You! "Why would Big Brother Chu marry a woman like you?" Liu Shuangshuang extended her slender finger, and said while trembling in anger.

Zi Linng smiled and reached out to grab the thumb that she was pointing at him, "Remember, I don't like people pointing at me like that. Next time, it might spatter with blood …" After saying that, without looking at Liu Shuangshuang's expression, she took a step away and brushed past him.

After walking a few steps, Zi Linng suddenly stopped, and without even turning her head, she said: "Oh yes, other people might not want the thing that you think is a treasure, but please do not be so disgusting anymore!"

This time, she left without a care for the burning gaze behind her.

Liu Shuangshuang bit her lips without moving, and after an unknown period of time, she finally calmed the raging anger in her heart. She took a deep breath and turned around …

Yet, he suddenly saw a tall and straight figure standing right in front of him. The expression on his face was ice-cold, causing others to be unable to guess what he was thinking.

"Senior Brother, you …" How long have you been here? " When Liu Shuangshuang thought about the conversation she just had with Zi Linng, she was immediately overjoyed.

Chu Feng coldly gazed away from the direction Zi Linng had left in, and landed on his body, "We have just arrived!"

Liu Shuangshuang's heart thumped, not giving up, and said, "Just now, Ye Linn, she …" As she said this, she acted as if she was wronged.

Although Chu Feng hid it well, Liu Shuangshuang was still able to see the anger that flashed past her eyes. She secretly rejoiced in her heart and immediately said, "Senior Brother, no matter what she said about me, it doesn't matter. But she absolutely shouldn't have said that about you! "You are her fiance …"

Chu Feng's expression became even colder, "She has nothing to do with me at all, don't spout nonsense in the future." After he had finished, he turned around and left in big strides.

Liu Shuangshuang understood Chu Feng, and could tell that his every word and action was abnormal. It meant that his Senior Brother was angry.

She was even happier now, and turned to look in the direction Zi Linng had left. Her heart was no longer angry from being ridiculed by Zi Linng, it was only that she was angry at Chu Feng.

On the first night they returned to the sect, Zi Linng lived a very calm life. She did not anticipate nor resist the Trial Stele but only waited quietly for the next morning's arrival as time flowed by.

When the sun rose, Zi Linng woke up from her meditative state and heard someone knocking on the courtyard door. She thought it was gold, but when she walked to the door, she discovered it was an ordinary disciple.

He told her that someone had sent something for her to meet him at the door. Receiving this news, Zi Linng's first reaction was that Qi Hao had kept his promise and sent someone to deliver the Spiritual Stone to her. She also needed this batch of Spiritual Stone.

He hurried to the entrance of the mountain and saw a slender back. At the sound of footsteps, the other person turned his head and gave her a polite nod.

The man didn't smile. He said with a serious expression, "On Master's order, send three carts of ores."

Zi Linng looked around, "Where's the ore?"

The person continued, "Too many people and your master said that this ore is best not to let anyone see it. Otherwise, it will bring you unnecessary trouble."

Zi Linng nodded, she did not expect Qi Hao to think for her. She suddenly thought of Qi Hao's few retainer, each of them were not weak, the one in front of her seemed to be powerful too, but she had never seen him before.

"You are Qi Hao's retainer?"

The other party was a little surprised, and didn't look at Zi Linng, as she lowered her eyes and nodded, "Yes!"

"Okay, bring this back to him. Tell him that since he keeps his promise, I will naturally give it to him as promised."

Only then did Wu Di raise his head and look at Zi Linng. Because Qi Hao had given him a mission, he was the clearest about the capabilities of the beautiful woman in front of him.

Zi Linng did not notice Wu Di raise his head, and gave the bottle of pill s that he refined earlier to him, "Alright, bring me to see the ores."

After the two of them left the mountain gate and walked for around a mile, Wu Di walked to a shrubbery and easily pushed out three carts of ores. "Everyone is here, take a look and if there's no problem, I'll go back and report."

Zi Linng touched the Spiritual Stone on the carriage, nodding in satisfaction, "You can go, I am very satisfied." Qi Hao was still considered a gentleman, the things that he promised were not wrong, and the weight was still quite high. Doing business with him, although he had been slaughtered, it wasn't too bad.

After Wu Di left for a while, Zi Linng was worried that without Cosmic Bag, these things would have been hidden somewhere. At this moment, the sound of a tiger's roar came from the forest.

"Miss …" Ling'er's voice rang out from behind him at the right time.

Zi Linng turned around and looked past Ling'er to the gigantic arrowtail tiger behind her whose fur was emitting a faint blue light. Her face gradually revealed a trace of a smile.

Roar …

The arrowtail tiger pounced over happily, its huge body creating a tornado.