Chapter 901: They’re Here

Chapter 901: Chapter 901: They’re Here

After a long while, the Ancient Honored One turned to Ye Qingchen and said, "Kid, this Stone Gate is the exit from this Secret Realm. Once you walk through it, you can leave this Secret Realm and return to the outside world."

Ye Qingchen sensed the ancient aura emanating from the Stone Gate and let out a long breath.

The Ancient Honored One smiled, patting Ye Qingchen on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Remember, no matter how the outside world changes, you must adhere to your original intention."

Ye Qingchen smiled and nodded.

The Ancient Honored One also nodded in return, then reached out and pushed open the Stone Gate.

A faint light shone from inside the gate, as if welcoming Ye Qingchen’s new journey.

Ye Qingchen was about to step out of the Stone Gate when he suddenly stopped.

He furrowed his brow and turned to look at the Ancient Honored One, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Ye Qingchen suddenly recalled being sealed by the Clan’s Guardian Stone of the Jiang Ancient Clan.

He couldn’t help but ask, "Honored One, wasn’t I originally sealed by the Clan’s Guardian Stone of the Jiang Ancient Clan? Why was I sealed in the last Ancient Temple within this Secret Realm? Is there some hidden mystery here?"

Ye Qingchen still hasn’t figured it out.

The Ancient Honored One smiled slightly, his gaze deep and mysterious, as if he had long expected Ye Qingchen to ask this question.

He slowly said, "Ye Qingchen, your question is very good. In fact, there is a deep connection between this Secret Realm and the Clan’s Guardian Stone."

The Ancient Honored One paused for a moment, then continued to explain, "In fact, the Clan’s Guardian Stone is also a treasure within this great temple; it was only stolen by someone."

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen’s eyes flashed with astonishment, "So the Clan’s Guardian Stone was originally a treasure of this temple. Why did it end up in the hands of the Jiang Ancient Clan?"

The Ancient Honored One sighed lightly, then explained, "Many years ago, the Clan’s Guardian Stone existed here as one of the guarding Divine Artifacts of the Ancient Temple. However, during a great upheaval, people from the Jiang Ancient Clan took advantage of the chaos to steal it. And the Clan’s Guardian Stone is not easy to use; if not rightfully obtained, it cannot exert its true power."

Ye Qingchen nodded thoughtfully, as his doubts began to unravel.

He clasped his fists in salute to the Ancient Honored One and sincerely said, "Thank you, Honored One, for clearing my doubts."

After speaking, Ye Qingchen walked away without looking back.

Elsewhere.

Qin Chuan and Li Nian’er hurried along the path and finally arrived at the Xue Family.

As soon as they stepped through the Xue Family’s gate, Xiao Xiao saw them from afar. She ran over excitedly, her face full of anxiety and restlessness.

"Senior Brother, Senior Sister Nian’er, you’ve finally arrived!" Xiao Xiao shouted as she ran, her voice slightly trembling. She stood before them, panting and urgently said, "Our young master is missing! What should I do!"

Tears welled in Xiao Xiao’s eyes, her voice quivering with anxiety, "He hasn’t emerged since entering the Secret Realm. I’m really worried about him; the Secret Realm is fraught with danger, and if... if he encounters some misfortune..."

Qin Chuan patted Xiao Xiao’s shoulder, comforting her, "Xiao Xiao, don’t worry, we will find Ye Qingchen. Tell us in detail what happened after he disappeared."

Li Nian’er gently took Xiao Xiao’s hand and softly said, "We will definitely find him. Xiao Xiao, why didn’t you go to see the Patriarch of the Xue Family during this time?"

Xiao Xiao took a deep breath and replied, "I went to find the Patriarch of the Xue Family, hoping he would help search for Ye Qingchen, but the patriarch was unwilling to see me. They only said the Secret Realm is a sacred place of the Xue Family, outsiders must not interfere, and then kept me outside."

Qin Chuan’s face instantly turned grim upon hearing this, his fists clenched tightly, veins bulging.

He said coldly, "The Xue Family really doesn’t take us seriously! Ye Qingchen is our junior brother and his life is uncertain now, yet they are so indifferent and heartless!"

Qin Chuan angrily kicked the nearby stone steps, sending pieces flying.

His eyes burned with fiery anger: "Whether it’s the Patriarch of the Xue Family or anyone else, they must give us an explanation! Ye Qingchen entered their Secret Realm and is now missing; they refuse to help, simply shirking responsibility!"

Turning to Li Nian’er and Xiao Xiao, he said, "Let’s go see the Patriarch of the Xue Family; I want to see how long he can continue to refuse us! If they keep ignoring us, we’ll barge in!"

Seeing Qin Chuan’s anger, although Li Nian’er was also extremely anxious, she knew that calm handling was necessary now.

She softly urged, "Senior Brother, we cannot act impulsively. That will only escalate the conflict. We should first try to contact the Patriarch of the Xue Family and explain the severity; perhaps they will be willing to cooperate."

Qin Chuan took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, and nodded, "Alright, we’ll calm down for now, but if the Xue Family remains indifferent, I won’t let this go!"

Li Nian’er frowned in thought for a moment, then asked, "Isn’t Xue Zhao highly respected in the Xue Family? Why not seek her help?"

Xiao Xiao sighed, her face full of helplessness, "Xue Zhao entered the Secret Realm with Ye Qingchen, but she was brought back unconscious and hasn’t woken up until now."

Hearing this news, Li Nian’er’s face instantly became grave and shocked. Her eyes widened, clearly extremely disturbed by this unexpected news.

Her lips trembled slightly, seemingly unable to fully believe the reality.

"Xue Zhao... unresponsive?" Li Nian’er’s voice trembled, her eyes flashed with worry and confusion. Taking a deep breath, she tried to calm her emotions and gather her thoughts.

"This is so unexpected; we thought she could help us, but didn’t anticipate she’d be in such a plight herself."

Li Nian’er paced back and forth, clearly feeling very uneasy about Xue Zhao’s condition.

Anxiety etched deep on her face, it’s evident that Xue Zhao’s coma makes the situation considerably more complex than anticipated.

"If Xue Zhao won’t do, our challenge is even greater now."

Li Nian’er bit her lip, her gaze resolute as she looked at Qin Chuan and Xiao Xiao.

"We have to find another way."

Qin Chuan snorted coldly, "Junior Sister, if you ask me, we should go see the Patriarch of the Xue Family right now. I am your Senior Brother, I don’t believe they’ll dare keep me outside."

At present, there’s no other choice; seeing Qin Chuan like this, Li Nian’er finally nodded.

"Yes, there’s no other way now."

Elsewhere, at Xue Wei’s residence.

Ah San rushed in, "Master, it’s bad; Ye Qingchen’s fellow apprentices have arrived."

Upon hearing this, Xue Wei couldn’t help but laugh aloud, "Oh, who would have thought Ye Qingchen is so popular? He’s barely been gone, and his fellow apprentices can’t sit still."