Ouyang Qinglan's expression changed immediately when she heard the Third Princess wanted to go over. She frowned and transmitted via voice projection, "Third Princess, we still cannot be certain whether the terrifying Cultivator who obtained the Immortal Artifact is from Great Xia or another dynasty. Most importantly, if he harbors any hostility towards you, none of us Cultivators here will be able to protect you!"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er glanced at the dust that was once the Earth Dragon Demon and said, "Since he is an enemy of the Demon Race, he is a friend of the Great Xia Dynasty! This place is only about twenty li from Flying Dragon Slope. What difference does it make if I don't go over? If he has hostile intentions, the Immortal Artifact could strike, and I would likely perish even from twenty li away!"

"Moreover," she continued, "if there is any chance at all to win over this powerful Cultivator with an Immortal Artifact, I will not let it slip by! With such a powerhouse as our ally, not only would the demon calamities be a thing of the past, but even the Rakshasa Six Demon Sects, which frequently invade our Great Xia Kingdom, would no longer dare to challenge Great Xia!"

Ouyang Qinglan frowned. "Third Princess, what can you offer to win him over? He possesses an Immortal Artifact, which is more valuable than even a Tier Three Celestial Demon Bone!"

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er's expression was resolute. "No matter the cost—status, wealth, power, anything—we must gain his support for Great Xia. No price is too high!"

Seeing Xiaoo Ying'Er's firm resolve, Ouyang Qinglan fell silent.

A few moments later, Ouyang Qinglan took the lead, protecting Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, while several dozen Tier Seven and Tier Eight powerhouses followed. The group slowly flew towards the sky above Flying Dragon Slope, landing at the entrance of Xiao Xiuyi's cave.

Every Cultivator moved very slowly, landing lightly and remaining silent, seemingly afraid that any loud noise or large movement might cause a misunderstanding or trouble. These powerhouses, who usually held high status in various Prince Mansions, were acting with extreme caution, like mice about to meet a cat!

Ouyang Qinglan nodded slightly to Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, then approached the cave entrance. Clasping her hands respectfully towards the cave, she announced, "Senior, Ouyang Qinglan of the Profound Sect Celestial Sect has come to pay her respects. We have witnessed the power of Senior's Immortal Sword and are filled with immense admiration, longing to glimpse your true form! The Third Princess of Great Xia is present herself and intends to invite you, Senior, to the Great Marsh Prefecture for a meeting. Would you be willing?"

After speaking, Ouyang Qinglan looked apprehensively towards the cave. The Cultivators behind her, including Han Li, Wang Linghui, and Yang Luochen, also gazed at the cave with expressions of both apprehension and reverence. Unfortunately, after several breaths' time, the cave remained silent.

Ouyang Qinglan enveloped herself in a protective layer of True Qi, placed her right hand on the Longsword at her waist, and then boldly walked into the cave. Moments later, her voice came from inside, "Third Princess, it's empty. That Senior appears to have already left!"

Upon hearing this, the many Martial Cultivators outside showed expressions of disappointment.

Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er quickly walked into the cave. She found it empty, devoid of any items. It looked as if it had been struck by terrifying lightning; patches of scalding lava, formed from melted rock, were everywhere, and no other presence could be detected.

Xiaoo Ying'Er, who had been so eager to meet Lin Xuankong and win him over, furrowed her delicate brows. He left?

Ouyang Qinglan sighed. "The power of an Immortal Artifact is exceedingly terrifying. For a Cultivator capable of wielding one, a flicker of their Heart Thought could transport them dozens, or even hundreds, of li away!"

However, Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er's expression was resolute. "No matter what, we must find that Senior, using any means necessary! Upon returning to the Great Marsh Prefecture, I will immediately use the Communication Jade Token to report this to my father and the Celestial Sect Leader. I am certain they will also be eager to find this Senior!"

On a small mountain in the Ba Mountain Secret Realm, similar in height to Flying Dragon Slope, Xiao Xiuyi's eyes sparkled with surprise and joy as she gazed at the vast Secret Realm before her. Brother Lin actually possesses a Celestial Demon Bone! And this Secret Realm is so expansive; it must be from at least a Tier Two Celestial Demon Bone! In the Great Xia Dynasty, those with Tier Two Celestial Demon Bones have often become Princes, guarding various regions—figures like King Yu and the East King. Brother Lin has a Celestial Demon Bone like theirs; he truly is extraordinary! With such a vast Secret Realm, and Brother Lin, its owner, to help, it seems I can indeed focus on Artifact Refining here, without worrying about Demons or other Cultivators disturbing me!

At this point, she looked at Lin Xuankong in amazement. "Brother Lin, you possess such diverse methods and Talents, and even a Celestial Demon Bone... I'm starting to suspect you're actually a disciple of some reclusive super Major Sect, and you only joined the Yin Talisman Sect to hide your identity!"

Lin Xuankong laughed. "Then Miss Xiao can certainly regard me as a disciple of some hidden Major Sect, if you wish!"

Xiao Xiuyi glanced at Lin Xuankong. "It seems you're not planning to share many of your secrets with me, Brother Lin. Of course, everyone has their own hidden strengths, and I'm not overly curious. However, Brother Lin, you did promise to replicate Flying Dragon Slope for me. This bare little mountain looks nothing like it!"

Lin Xuankong's expression faltered for a moment. "Ah... don't worry. I've already driven the Demons in this Secret Realm to the far corners. Without them, this place will soon be teeming with vibrant life—flowers, trees, winding paths, and babbling brooks will all appear. I definitely won't break my promise to Miss Xiao!"

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