A year later, seeing the Red Cloud Fairy again, Lu Ye's state of mind was already vastly different.

He faintly gazed at this woman in palace attire who, with a single sentence, had changed his life ahead, watching her suppress the entire crowd with strength, Lu Ye faintly smiled beneath his veil.

As expected of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, forever so domineering.

Standing in the void, gazing at the Innate Realm cultivators below who were silent as cicadas in winter, the Red Cloud Fairy coldly swept her eyes over them.

Just as she was about to turn and leave, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a figure in black, who was calmly watching her at that moment.

Her brows slightly furrowed, the Red Cloud Fairy turned her gaze.

Most Innate Realm cultivators couldn't even breathe when they saw her; this Innate...

When her gaze settled on the person, the Red Cloud Fairy noticed his entire black outfit concealing his form.

But those eyes... made the Red Cloud Fairy feel this person seemed familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

"This person should be quite young..."

Could he be a disciple of some elder from the Northern Territory? Or an unaligned Innate Realm cultivator?

If he is without affiliation, so young yet absorbed into a sect... he would undoubtedly be a great asset in the future.

With this thought crossing her mind, the Red Cloud Fairy spoke indifferently: "You look familiar to me. If you're not busy, you could come by."

This sentence instantly drew countless eyes upon Lu Ye.

Many Innate cultivators showed a flash of envy in their eyes.

This was a personal invitation from the Red Cloud Sect Leader...

In the vast Northern Territory, she is truly one of the few standing at the pinnacle of power.

Connecting with the Red Cloud Sect would surely provide immense help personally.

Many Innates mused, if it were them, they would have agreed immediately.

But this black-clad Innate hiding his identity... seemed to be pondering?

Lu Ye quietly looked at the Red Cloud Sect Leader under the night sky, slightly surprised.

He hadn't expected this woman... to say he looked familiar?

After a moment of contemplation, slightly roughening his voice, Lu Ye replied in a deep tone: "Alright."

...

Xayun Inn, one of the Red Cloud Sect's properties in Black Valley Town.

At this moment, in the secluded courtyard behind the inn, the Red Cloud Fairy slowly landed with a black-clad Innate.

A servant immediately offered fragrant tea, and the Red Cloud Fairy gestured towards the stone table in the courtyard: "Please."

Appraising the black-clad Innate, the Red Cloud Fairy said, "I am Red Cloud. May I know your name, friend?"

Lu Ye replied calmly: "Chen Beixuan."

At that moment, looking closely at Lu Ye's exposed eyes, the familiarity seemed a bit stronger, and the Red Cloud Fairy said, "There's no one here, friend. You can remove the veil. I always feel like we've met before."

No one's here... and you're not someone?

Lu Ye faintly smiled and said, "My appearance is not good; I fear it would scare the Red Cloud Sect Leader, so let's not."

Upon hearing this, the Red Cloud Fairy's brows furrowed habitually.

Ordinary Innate Realm cultivators, upon hearing such words, would have removed their veil immediately.

After all, familiarizing oneself with her up close is something many Innate Realm cultivators dream of.

But this black-clad Innate was a bit unusual.

Yet, since the other was unwilling to show his true face, the Red Cloud Fairy didn't intend to push further on the matter.

After finishing a cup of fragrant tea, Lu Ye initiated his farewell.

"Red Cloud Sect Leader, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

The Red Cloud Fairy calmly replied: "Hmm... If convenient, should you have no mentor, you may come to my Red Cloud Sect, and the sect will treat you well."

The words revealed an intention to recruit.

Upon hearing this, beneath his veil, Lu Ye faintly said: "Thank you, if there's an opportunity, I will."

Time truly passes like a dream; a year ago, he was ordered by the Red Cloud Fairy herself to be sent out to marry the Jiang Family.

And now, a year later, it's the Red Cloud Fairy who personally invites him.

Only... he is no longer the Lu Ye who was once at the mere Fourth Layer of Condensing Origin, troubled by self-preservation.

Watching the departing figure clad in black, a hint of doubt flashed in the Red Cloud Fairy's heart.

As a seasoned Martial Arts Grandmaster, the Red Cloud Fairy's perception was naturally great.

She vaguely felt the black-clad Innate before her, who rarely showed any emotional fluctuations, after hearing her final invitation...

A rare stir occurred in his emotions.

Especially when she saw Lu Ye's departing back, the Red Cloud Fairy increasingly felt that she definitely knew this person.

"Such a young Innate... Who could he be?" Interest glimmered in the Red Cloud Fairy's eyes.

A person's voice can be disguised, but an aura cannot.

Lu Ye's life force was as intense as a raging furnace; in the Red Cloud Fairy's eyes, he was undoubtedly under thirty!

At such an age, already being Innate, even compared to true disciples of the Three Great Sects, he was not outmatched.

Elsewhere, leaving the inn, Lu Ye looked back, his eyes serene.

Remembering the Red Cloud Fairy's invitation, Lu Ye faintly smiled.

Originally... he was to become a cornerstone of the Red Cloud Sect's power, yet unfortunately, the Red Cloud Sect Leader personally sent him away.

...

Soon, three days passed swiftly.

Perhaps due to the Red Cloud Fairy's appearance that night to suppress the scene, no conflict erupted in town for the following three days.

The atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious.

Early in the morning, Lu Ye and Tian Qing headed to the Black Valley Plain.

The Secret Realm existed upon the plain, with an array restriction set by the top experts of the Three Great Sects.

Only by holding a token can one safely enter.

At that moment, on the plain, figures soared swiftly.

Many could not conceal the excitement in their eyes.

Above the plain, three figures hovered, each occupying a position, and the Red Cloud Fairy seen earlier was among them.

"Three Martial Arts Grandmasters? And all above the Fourth Layer?"

Lu Ye looked at the three strong grandmasters who showed no intent to conceal their aura, with eyes flashing with surprise.

Is this the might of the Three Great Sects?

At that moment, the middle-aged man on the left spoke solemnly.

"With Black Valley Secret Realm about to open, I am Qingxuanzi of the Cyan Thunder Sect; I wish everyone good luck."

"This name... Hiss, the current Sect Leader of the Cyan Thunder Sect?!"

"The Red Cloud Fairy, Qingxuanzi, the other must be the Sect Leader of Myriad Laws Sect?"

"Not quite; the visitor is the Great Elder of Myriad Laws Sect, a Martial Arts Grandmaster Seventh Layer!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Ye's heart also stirred slightly... Myriad Laws Sect!

Surely the true number one sect in today's Northern Territory!

Though Red Cloud Sect and Cyan Thunder Sect are powerful, they are still ranked behind.

The reason being, because within Myriad Laws Sect... exists a terrifying figure at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Ninth Layer!

Martial Arts Grandmaster Ninth Layer... in the entire Xuanzhou, it would shake the world.

Soon after, as if the time had come, the three each cast a Dharma Seal.

Upon the ordinary Black Valley Plain, a faint Light Gate emerged!

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