The nine-section bamboo staff slapped his face three times, leaving a red mark.

Lin Feiyang was also crying from the pain. His swollen cheeks were tear-stained.

“Master-Uncle, aren’t you going overboard?” Zhou Yuanhao frowned and said.

“Master-Uncle, I’m 16 years old this year. I’m not even 17 years old yet. I’m only at the early-stage Foundation Establishment Plane,” Chen Jingzhai said calmly. “All of you are older than me. That’s why you were disrespecting me.”

Everyone was silent. Zhou Yuanhao was quiet, and Lin Feiyang did not say anything.

Chen Jingzhai held the nine-section bamboo staff and glanced at the silent crowd. “Perhaps in your eyes, I’m just a laughable aspirant cultivator or even a child, and you may even think you can bully me. However, don’t forget that I’m still your Master-Uncle, and you’re not Golden Core Sages.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he lashed his staff out again. The abundant power contained in the nine-section bamboo staff directly triggered the transportation slip. Lin Feiyang was instantly enveloped by the light of the transportation slip and disappeared.

The moment he disappeared, the water snake on his body did not break, so when Lin Feiyang left the secret zone and appeared in the Feiliu Valley, he undoubtedly fell into the pool.

The Golden Core Sage of the Divine Flame lineage frowned slightly and said, “Rise!”

After choking a few times, Lin Feiyang floated away from the pool.

“What’s going on?” the Golden Core Sage of the Divine Flame lineage asked.

“I…” Lin Feiyang was ashamed and speechless.

“It’s the Water Forbidden Technique. It seems that someone in the secret zone has passed down the Small Heavens Cloud Forbidden Technique.” As the only Nascent Zhenjun in the Feiliu Valley, Elder Qin of Blazing Sun Peak understood with a glance. “The disciple of Daoxuan Peak is right. There is really a Hongdu Immortal Abode in the secret zone.”

“The scars on disciple nephew’s face seem to be the nine-section bamboo staff of Elixir Peak.” The Golden Core Sage of Elixir Peak smiled and said, “As far as I know, only Bai Jinfei’s nine-section bamboo staff fell into the hands of Master-Uncle Jingzhai. So it seems that Master-Uncle Jingzhai obtained the restricted inheritance and even sent his disciple nephew out.”

“The Golden Core Sage is absolutely right. I’m ashamed!” Lin Feiyang said with embarrassment, his face flushing red.

The Golden Core Sage of the Divine Flame lineage was expressionless. He waved his hand and asked Lin Feiyang to fly over. His Golden Core Dharmic powers surged and directly broke through the Restrictions. Only then was Lin Feiyang saved. He did not even look at Lin Feiyang and said to Elder Qin, “Master-Uncle, the key to whether we enter the secret zone or not lies in the immortal abode.”

“There’s no need to break the rules.” Elder Qin shook his head. “This is an opportunity given to the disciples by the sect. As long as there are no major changes in the secret zone, we still have to wait for a hundred days.”

“Yes!” The Golden Core Sage of the Divine Flame lineage bowed and did not say anything else.

Lin Feiyang wished he could crawl into the soil.

The gazes of the other disciples made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

At this time, the secret zone had yet to open for half its duration. So he had come out too early.

Apart from this, it was even more embarrassing that Chen Jingzhai had pulled him out.

In particular, he even urged everyone to join forces to deal with his Master-Uncle. With such a comparison, the difference was obvious.

What made him most uncomfortable was…

He did not even dare show any resentment.

Otherwise, if they were discovered by the Golden Core Sage, the punishment would be light. However, it would be terrible if his cultivation was crippled.

The rules of the Luo Sheng Sword School were stringent. Even the three lineages of the Sword Fanatics had to abide by the rules.

Not to mention an inner disciple of the Divine Flame lineage.

While Lin Feiyang was embarrassed, Sage Cui Chengen of Daoxuan Peak was already filled with joy. He did not expect Daoxuan Peak to enjoy so many gains this time in the secret zone.

Chen Jingzhai obtained two white lotus seeds.

Sun Changrong received a white lotus seed.

Now, they have even discovered the Hongdu Immortal Abode and broken through the Restrictions.

This kind of gain was unimaginable in the past. So how could Cui Chengen not be happy?

In the secret zone.

In the passageway, Chen Jingzhai sent Lin Feiyang off and looked at Zhou Yuanhao and Xiao Yan.

“Let’s go!”

“Didn’t you want to see the immortal abode?”

“I’ll take you there!” Chen Jingzhai said calmly.

Zhou Yuanhao looked at the people who were silent and said to Chen Jingzhai in surprise, “Master-Uncle, aren’t you here to stop us? Why are you saying this?”

“Why?” Chen Jingzhai smiled playfully. “You’ll know when you get there.”

After saying that, he gestured to Sun Changrong and the others to return to the Relic Cave Residence.

Zhou Yuanhao watched them leave and immediately followed. Xiao Yan did the same.

The seven of them flew into the ruins one after another.

The vast palace complex and the Restrictions emitting spiritual light dazzled Zhou Yuanhao.

He unconsciously sped up and reached the palace door first.

[Boom!]

A ball of flames attacked the north gate. Xiao Yan made the first move.

The violent and domineering flames did not harm the palace gate at all. The spirit light of the Restriction did not even change.

Xiao Yan did not seem to believe it and continued to attack crazily. He launched balls of flames in succession.

“What’s up with him?” Chen Jingzhai asked, dumbfounded.

“There’s no need to worry about him, Master-Uncle.” Jiang Youning explained. “Although Xiao Yan’s attitude is very good, he’s born stupid. Moreover, he’s extremely rash and doesn’t like to speak.”

“It’s only the Blazing Sun lineage’s Sky Scripture that is domineering,” Sun Changrong said. “In addition to Senior Brother Xiao Yan’s pure heart, it allowed him to cultivate at lightning speed, but he also became more irritable.”

“He’s Elder Qin’s treasure.” Li Yifei snorted in disdain.

“I see.” Chen Jingzhai smiled. “Is he in the sixth place on the battle forum?”

Chu Jingsong and Jiang Youning’s faces darkened, and they fell silent.

Even Li Yifei did not look happy.

It seemed that everyone felt ashamed to be defeated by such a crazy tyrant.

“Isn’t that him?” Sun Changrong glanced at everyone and explained in a low voice, “It’s because of Senior Brother Xiao’s sudden appearance that the Blazing Sun lineage has been thriving in recent years.”

Between the branches, only the disciples competed.

The Golden Core Sage was extremely restrained and did not care about these things.

Therefore, the ranking on the battle forum would significantly affect the morale of the disciples of the various branches.

The Blazing Sun lineage’s Sky Scripture was domineering, to begin with. So the disciples were naturally proud that Xiao Yan was ranked sixth.

Chen Jingzhai nodded in understanding and came to Zhou Yuanhao’s side. “It’s futile to do so. Even if a True Venerable Spirit Plane comes, it’s impossible to break through the immortal abode’s Restrictions forcefully.”

“I see.” Zhou Yuanhao smiled bitterly and said, “This is why Master-Uncle brought us here. Unfortunately, we can only watch and can’t obtain any benefits.”

“That’s not the case.” Chen Jingzhai shook his head. “You all can’t. You have to rely on Daoxuan Peak.”

Sun Changrong beamed when he heard this, and Li Yifei’s lips curled up.

Chen Jingzhai’s words made the two of them happy and proud.

“Master-Uncle, please guide me!” Zhou Yuanhao bowed respectfully.

Even Xiao Yan stopped at that moment. Although he was slow and had a short temper, he still understood what was happening.

“Follow me!” Chen Jingzhai walked toward the west door.

Li Yifei and the others did not stop him. Instead, they just followed in silence.

Zhou Yuanhao seemed at ease as he brought Xiao Yan to the west gate with Chen Jingzhai.

Zhou Yuanhao’s eyes widened as he watched them enter the palace through the west gate.

“This…” Zhou Yuanhao looked at Li Yifei.

“It’s not my doing.” Li Yifei’s expression darkened. “Master-Uncle’s methods far surpass ours.”

“Thank you, Master-Uncle. I’ll follow your lead on this trip!” Zhou Yuanhao immediately bowed.

The others seemed to be used to this. So, Zhou Yuanhao must be such a person.

Chen Jingzhai smiled and told them to wait while he returned to the door to break the seal with a counter technique.