Chapter 994: Silencing the Scene Single-Handedly (Part 2)

“How about we gather a few senior brothers and take care of Yan Rui…”

The disciple from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect made a throat-slitting gesture, and another person shook his head: “I’m just afraid the news will leak. We can protect Lin Chen but cannot interfere in the conflict between the Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolates Sect. How to deal with Yan Rui should be left to Elder Zhuang to resolve.”

Because they were unaware of the situation inside the Holy Fire Realm, in case a leading expert of the Eight Desolates Sect inside the Holy Fire Realm had sent Yan Rui out to deliver a message, once the Holy Fire Realm closes and the people of the Eight Desolates Sect find Yan Rui missing, their investigation could implicate their own sect.

Even if it comes to silencing, it should be done by Elder Zhuang, whose strength can leave no trace.

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“A disciple of the Eight Desolates Sect?”

Zhuang Lie listened to the disciple’s report below, and his old face carried a coldness. He immediately asked: “What realm is this person in?”

“Early period of the Innate Third Realm.”

“In that case, leave him waiting for two days. If others come out from the Holy Fire Realm, we must learn from them what happened inside.”

Zhuang Lie made his decision, and just as the reporting disciple turned to leave the doorway, his voice rang out again: “Have He Yi keep an eye on him, and during this time, ensure he does not interact with others.”

The disciple who reached the doorway shuddered, then quickly responded, “I’ll go and inform Senior Brother He.”

Senior Brother He, in the late period of the Innate Third Realm, was also one of the many senior brothers who entered the Holy Fire Realm earlier. With Elder Zhuang having Senior Brother He watch over Yan Rui, given his character, Yan Rui definitely wouldn’t be able to utter a word.

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Inside the Holy Fire Hall.

As Lin Chen stepped into the grand hall, his body was immediately immobilized by a mysterious force.

Not only him, but looking closely, all the martial artists who entered before him were also frozen in place, unable to move.

All present wore solemn expressions because no one knew what was happening or the source of the force that held them.

Lin Chen tried to free his divine thought from his body but found it was similarly restricted, unable to leave his body.

“Friends from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, care to explain?”

In the hall, a martial artist spoke, while over on the Ten Thousand Flames Sect side, Meng Bing replied directly: “Don’t ask us, this is the first time in years that the Grandmaster’s Holy Fire Hall has opened. We didn’t even know a Holy Fire Hall existed within the Holy Fire Realm before now.”

The Ten Thousand Flames Sect was established for tens of thousands of years, and after creating the Holy Fire Realm, the Grandmaster disappeared. Aside from the Sect Leader and a few elders, no other disciples knew the Grandmaster had buried himself in the Holy Fire Realm.

Over tens of thousands of years, the Holy Fire Realm opened many times. Initially, the sect would remind disciples entering that the Grandmaster’s Holy Fire Hall also existed within the secret realm, but after thousands of openings with no discovery of the hall, this information was eventually forgotten.

Until this time, when all the volcanoes in the back mountain of the sect erupted simultaneously, and the Innate Fire crawled, did they learn from the elders that this was a sign of the Grandmaster’s Holy Fire Hall appearing.

However, the information regarding the Holy Fire Hall that the elders provided was minimal. It wasn’t that the elders were withholding it, but after the creation of the Holy Fire Hall, the Grandmaster didn’t inform the disciples about its interior.

“Really? Is it true that you have no information from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect?”

“Since we’re all here, perhaps your sect should be upfront.”

Voices of doubt echoed in the hall, and it was clear most martial artists present didn’t believe Meng Bing’s words.

Given that the Holy Fire Hall was created by the Grandmaster of the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, it seemed illogical for them to not know about its inner workings.

“Hmph, you know nothing! The Grandmaster created the Holy Fire Hall not for us, but for the entire Flame Dynasty. Otherwise, why would he leave behind ancestral teachings, and why would our sect allow you to have the opportunity to enter? Don’t take advantage and remain ungrateful.”

Not all disciples of the Ten Thousand Flames Sect were patient; those who manipulate flames frequently aren’t known for their mild temper. Facing skepticism from the martial artists present, several disciples spoke out, their words intense.

Lin Chen slightly narrowed his eyes. He believed the Ten Thousand Flames Sect wasn’t hiding any information. If they wanted to prevent the Grandmaster’s legacy from falling into outsiders’ hands, there would have been no need to open the Holy Fire Hall to them. Since it was opened, there’s no reason to conceal information.

Amid the arguments, a cluster of flames suddenly floated out in front of the hall, the flames shimmering in various colors, hovering in the hall, visible to everyone.

Among the hovering flames, one could faintly see an object in the shape of a key.

[The Holy Fire Hall is open, and those who acquire the key may enter the second stage!]

A cold voice resounded throughout the hall, and as the voice faded, Lin Chen noticed the mysterious force binding him had disappeared.

The others felt the same relief at this moment.

But immediately, tension surged within the grand hall once more, as everyone understood exactly what the key mentioned in the voice was.

Instantly, the cluster of flames containing the key became the focal point for everyone present.

“This key, our Grand Sect will claim it!”

A middle-aged man in a luxurious brocade robe stated emphatically, his voice full of undeniable arrogance, as he unleashed the aura of an Innate Fourth Realm expert. His figure shot forward like an arrow, heading straight for the flame containing the key.

However, just as the middle-aged man propelled himself forward, several beams of killing intent flared from around, blocking his approach to the flame.