Sage of Humanity-Chapter 803 - 801 The Big Fish

Five Prime City, in the city, within a grand hall, a shadowy figure sits, among the vast hall, only about a dozen people.

But these dozen people are the rulers jointly in charge of the Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm from the Five Great Families, each holding high positions and great power.

People from the Five Great Families all regard stepping into this hall in their lifetime as their ultimate goal.

Zhou Yulong originally had hopes, but if this matter is not properly resolved, in the future, not to mention stepping into this hall, even becoming the Zhou Family Patriarch might not be his turn.

Though the Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm is jointly managed by the Five Great Families, a snake cannot function without a head, so ultimately a master of the secret realm is still needed.

The ancestors of the Five Great Families set a rule that the position of the master of the secret realm should be rotated among the heads of the five families, with each term lasting ten years.

This current term's master of the secret realm is the Chu Family Patriarch, Chu Ruoyu.

He sits in the central position; on the lower seats to his left and right are the family heads of the other four families, and further down are the power holders in various fields from each of the five families, two people from each family.

These fifteen people are the top tier of the entire Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm.

At this moment, a storage sack and a crystal stone-like thing are being passed around among the group.

Everyone who inspects the storage sack shows a solemn expression.

It's no surprise that despite the few items in the storage sack, each one is enough to move them.

Particularly those elixir pills, each of excellent quality, indicating that the craftsmanship of the Pill Master who refined them is highly sophisticated, far surpassing that of the Pill Masters in Silver Snake Valley.

Also, the Spiritual Artifacts and those spirit fruits, even ones whose names they couldn't call out...

Although they are people of high positions and great power, today they felt a sense of enlightenment seeing the items inside the storage sack.

It is hard to believe that such items exist in the world.

If Silver Snake Valley had a Pill Master capable of refining such elixir pills, the growth of their younger generations would certainly be faster.

"It is certain that these two come from other secret realms, but which exact one is still unknown." An elder suddenly spoke.

Such wealth is not something checkpoint cultivators could possess, and the concealment techniques used by Ying Wuji and Lu Ye previously were extraordinary. If it weren't for the marks left on each person brought in, those two might have sneaked in without being detected at all.

"Could they be from the Ziwei Dao Palace?" Someone frowned and guessed, "Ziwei Dao Palace has been trying to counterattack the Corpse Race these years and has negotiated with us and Mount Sumeru many times. Could it be that they've lost patience and are attempting some cunning scheme?"

"Just two people, what kind of scheme could they possibly pull off?"

"One puzzling thing though, didn't these two know that rashly entering would expose themselves?"

If they were indeed from the Ziwei Dao Palace Secret Realm, they wouldn't have been so reckless. But from the gathered intel, the two seemed quite surprised upon exposure, apparently not expecting it.

Such reactions don't seem typical of secret realm dwellers but rather checkpoint cultivators from outside.

Yet, which checkpoint cultivators could possess such rich wealth? It's impossible for outsiders.

"Compared to the contents of the storage sack, I'm more interested in this item!" Another elder squeezed the crystal stone-like thing, "What is this? Not a Spiritual Artifact, yet has traces of refinement, triggering spirit force inside it evokes odd reactions."

When Ying Wuji was captured, his items were naturally confiscated. Among those was a crystal stone he carried.

A group of people examined it repeatedly, but no one identified its purpose.

"This is an audio transmission stone."

A sudden unfamiliar voice rang through the hall.

Everyone was stunned, for the voice didn't belong to any of them. Quickly, they directed their gazes to the peculiar crystal stone.

The voice had clearly come from within the crystal stone.

The elder holding the stone trembled, nearly dropping it.

The grand hall fell silent, making even the sound of a pin drop audible, eyes exchanging glances, unable to hide their inner shock.

An audio transmission stone... This item exists only in legend. Before the great change, the Unparalleled Continent had these items, allowing cultivators to communicate over long distances. But after the great change, the refinement technique was lost, and even the three major secret realms couldn't produce them.

Unexpectedly, they witnessed such a legendary item today.

Recalling various information about the audio transmission stone, it became clear to them that someone else must hold the corresponding stone, communicating from somewhere.

Their previous conversation was entirely overheard by the other party when the elder activated the spirit force to the stone.

Everyone was enraged!

Though they hadn't discussed secret matters, being silently eavesdropped on still hurt their pride.

"Are you the intruder of the secret realm?" The elder holding the stone channeled spirit force and questioned.

Others listened closely.

Soon came a response: "It's me."

The elder sneered: "Young and daring, not only intruding into our Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm but also contacting us proactively?"

According to the intel, the two intruders were both young, notably the one who escaped, seemingly at Cloud River Level 8, with decent strength and quick evasion. The dozen cultivators guarding the portal chased him but soon lost track of him.

Lu Ye's voice emerged from the stone: "My companion fell into your hands. I request you to let him go. As for terms... you name them, and if I can meet them, I will!"

"Do you think you can escape? Regardless of where you come from, intruding into our Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm will not end well. If you're sensible, reveal yourself and avoid further suffering. If caught, your fate won't be yours." The elder snorted.

Others remained silent, implicitly agreeing with the elder's words.

From their position, they wouldn't easily release Ying Wuji, and Lu Ye must be captured to uncover their origins and perhaps learn the refinement technique of the audio transmission stone...

If understood, future contact among secret realm cultivators would be much more convenient.

"Understood."

The stone went silent, despite the elder's repeated spirit force inquiries, agitating him so much he nearly crushed the stone.

"A newborn calf doesn't fear tigers!" Someone jested.

Lu Ye's cultivation of Cloud River Level 8 didn't faze them. Though Silver Snake Valley Secret Realm wouldn't venture out against the Corpse Race, their accumulated strength over the years was formidable. Despite his expertise in concealment, he couldn't stir much trouble.

If he dared reveal himself, he'd follow his companion's fate.

Soon, the meeting ended, and everyone dispersed.

In a mansion in the city's east, Wei Wuguang returned.

As the Wei Family head, his cultivation and experience were unparalleled; next decade he would be the master of the secret realm, and he would lead the Wei Family to new heights.

Today's meeting stirred the families, with the elixir pills and the audio transmission stone tempting them. The intruders carrying such enticing items naturally drew attention.

If Wei Family acquired the refinement techniques, they could surpass the other four families, ending the decade rotation rule and leading the secret realm!

Though he knows, even if the intruders knew these techniques, Wei Family might not monopolize them.

The other old foxes must be scheming too, alliances necessary.

Exclude Zhou and Ning families, they're close-knit, partnering with them would mean getting exploited.

Remaining options are Chu and Long families.

Wei Wuguang pondered thus, entering the chamber and sitting down.

After a while, no tea was served, and he frowned, calling: "Anyone?"

Normally prompt maids, didn't respond.

Wei Wuguang's face darkened, these servants are getting unruly, need re-education from the Indoctrination Department!

In that moment, he sensed something amiss.

Turning to the side, he was overwhelmed.

On a nearby chair, a youth sat lazily, legs crossed, a long knife casually on his lap.

When?

Wei Wuguang was startled, had sensed no one before!

As Wei Family's head, despite the sudden change, quickly steadied himself, glanced at Lu Ye and pondered: "Are you the escaped outsider?"

He realized these intruders' concealment techniques were formidable, did not detect him because he was hidden.

Outwardly calm, inwardly furious.

The youth, daring, intruding Wei Family mansion!

"You seem to disagree with my previous proposal!" Lu Ye gazed at Wei Wuguang.

Upon speaking, Lu Ye recognized the elder holding the stone as the one who conversed with him.

What a coincidence.

He waited here merely to capture an important Wei Family figure, not expecting such a big catch.