"Each of the two sects sent thirty Outer Sect Disciples at the Peak of the Transformation Realm... and one Inner Sect Disciple at the Primordial Embryo Realm," Zuo Zongshou said intermittently. This result was not much different from what he had previously told Fang Chen. The Outer Sect Disciples at the Peak of the Transformation Realm were only ten more, while those beyond the Alchemy Realm remained unchanged.
"Is there really only one guy at the Primordial Embryo Realm?" Fang Chen murmured. He knew very well that under the current circumstances, Zuo Zongshou could not possibly be lying. Yet even so, he still found it hard to believe that given the nature of the Crimson Bright Sect, they would only send one Inner Sect Disciple at the Primordial Embryo Realm into this situation.
Could it be that this person is unaware of the truth? Fang Chen wondered.
Just then, Zuo Zongshou's intermittent voice sounded again.
"In addition, each sect also has an elder at the Heavenly Realm."
"Heavenly Realm!" Upon hearing this, Fang Chen's pupils slightly contracted, and a look of realization appeared on his face.
Heavenly Realm—this was indeed the true core figure behind the Crimson Bright Sect and Jincheng Sect's collaboration to sneak into the Colorful Sacred Realm.
"Two elders at the Heavenly Realm... what a grand move," Fang Chen thought in shock, as thoughts raced through his mind. He murmured, "Could it be that these two sects discovered something astonishing within the Colorful Sacred Realm related to Supreme Creation or Heritage?"
To deceive the other Five Sects and send powerful Heavenly Realm experts into the Colorful Sacred Sect, the cost paid by Crimson Bright Sect and Jincheng Sect must be enormous. Moreover, this felt more like a gamble; if they failed to gain remarkable rewards within the Colorful Sacred Realm, they would inevitably suffer heavy losses. After all, such deceptive tactics could only last for a short time and could not be hidden for long; they would eventually face criticism from the other Five Sects.
What could compel both sects to take such risks? Fang Chen pondered that perhaps both sects had discovered a significant Supreme Creation deep within the Colorful Sacred Realm—something that Transcendence Realm Warriors found extremely difficult or even impossible to achieve—which allowed Heavenly Realm experts from their sects to secretly enter.
"Crimson Bright Sect, Jincheng Sect," Fang Chen murmured, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. The relationship between these two sects and Ziyang Sect was certainly not good; in fact, they could be considered mortal enemies. Now that Ziyang Ancestor's lifespan was nearing its end and Ziyang Sect was on the brink of disaster, Fang Chen was even less willing to let these two sects obtain any remarkable Supreme Creation or Heritage within the Colorful Sacred Realm. For Ziyang Sect, it would only spell disaster.
Although he was unwilling, if he truly wanted to stop them, with his current strength, Fang Chen could only act with intent but without power. If he were to confront the Heavenly Realm experts from both sects directly, it would only lead him to seek his own demise.
"Late Stage of the Qi-Refining Realm." Fang Chen shook his head; he already felt inadequate with this level of cultivation.
"I need to break through to Alchemy Realm soon," he murmured.
Having broken through to the Alchemy Realm, his strength could make another significant leap. By then, even if he faced a strong opponent like Wang Chaoyang from the Primordial Embryo Realm, he would still have a good chance of preserving his life. Now, amidst the turmoil caused by the Jincheng Sect and Crimson Bright Sect, Fang Chen felt a sense of urgency in the increasingly chaotic Colorful Sacred Realm.
He had a vague premonition that when the Heavenly Realm elders from those two sects opened the Supreme Creation and Heritage deep within the Colorful Sacred Realm, it would inevitably affect the entire realm.
This was an enigmatic feeling, fleeting yet effective in reminding Fang Chen that his current strength was still too weak!
"The peak Lava Demon Heart of the Primordial Embryo Realm." Looking at the Lava Demon Heart before him, Fang Chen smiled; this was his greatest gain in the Colorful Sacred Realm so far. The existence of this Lava Demon Heart was enough for Fang Chen to break through to a higher level in a short time.
However, before that, he clearly had other matters to resolve.
"How should I deal with this guy?" Fang Chen frowned as he looked at Zuo Zongshou, who was still lost in the illusion and in a daze. He felt conflicted.
This was a Peak of the Transformation Realm Outer Sect Disciple from the Jincheng Sect, whose combat power could rival his own at present. If he simply killed him, it seemed like too much of a waste. But if he didn’t kill him, it seemed there would only be disadvantages for him.
As his gaze flickered, a cold glint flashed in Fang Chen's eyes. He stepped forward and suddenly appeared before Zuo Zongshou, who was still in a dazed state. He then reached out and grasped Zuo Zongshou's throat tightly, a ruthless look flashing in his dark eyes.
Since there was no use for him, destruction was the only option.
However, at that moment, perhaps stimulated by the threat of death, Zuo Zongshou’s body trembled suddenly. Clarity returned to his eyes as he looked at Fang Chen before him, his body shaking violently with fear written all over his face.
"No... don't kill me... I can..." Although his throat was gripped by Fang Chen, Zuo Zongshou managed to stammer out half a hoarse sentence with all his might.
"What can you do?"
Fang Chen abruptly loosened his grip on Zuo Zongshou's throat. He watched indifferently as Zuo Zongshou fell to the ground at his feet with a thud, his expression devoid of emotion.
"I... I can..." Zuo Zongshou gasped for fresh air, his chest heaving violently. Hesitation, resentment, shock... various expressions flashed across his face, constantly changing as he struggled internally.
"You only have this last chance." A faint voice echoed in his ears, like a bucket of cold water suddenly poured over Zuo Zongshou's head, causing him to shiver.
Grinding his teeth, Zuo Zongshou said hoarsely, "I can submit to you and become your follower, as long as you don't kill me."
After saying this, he seemed to have exhausted all his strength and collapsed onto the ground.
Submission meant the loss of freedom, and from then on, one person could control his life at will. For a martial artist, this was an enormous price to pay.
However, compared to death, Zuo Zongshou could only do this. Although they had not known each other for long, he was well aware of how terrifying the character of the young man before him was. Without giving up his freedom, he had no chance of survival.
"Submit." Upon hearing this, Fang Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart. It was truly an unexpected delight that Zuo Zongshou would submit to him. After all, getting a martial artist to give up their dignity and freedom to submit to someone weaker than themselves was no easy feat. This was far more difficult than when Fang Chen had defeated five opponents using only human power and subsequently subdued them all.
Moreover, as an Outer Sect Disciple of Jincheng Sect with cultivation already at the Peak of the Transformation Realm, Zuo Zongshou's submission would also bring significant benefits to Fang Chen.
At the very least, from now on, he would have an additional informant within Jincheng Sect.
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