Chapter 228: Chapter 133: Once, You Told Me

After Purple Heaven Jade Mansion and Cyan Lotus Daoist Palace met, they exchanged their experiences. Finally, after some discussion, the two sides decided to team up and act together to avoid being targeted by villains.

But just as their "alliance" was reached, a massive change occurred in the Ruo Wood Secret Realm!

With a booming sound, the entire secret realm began to shake as if the sky was collapsing and the earth was splitting.

Then, a terrifying dragon roar was heard, and the dreadful aura following the sound spread into the hearts of all beings within the secret realm, making them tremble with fear, with many falling to the ground shaking.

Everyone turned toward the direction the sound came from, only to see the candle dragon coiled around the Ruo Wood wake up, showing an angry expression.

And in front of the Ruo Wood, there appeared a towering giant figure.

This person was the mysterious man dressed in an aqua-colored robe with hair tied with silk. His expression was indifferent, and holding a three-foot white blade, he seemed intent on cutting down the tree.

The loud noise just now was the sound made when this man swung his sword and struck the tree trunk.

This first blow caught the sleeping candle dragon off guard, leaving a huge scar on the trunk.

From the wound, a glowing green tree sap flowed out, emitting a unique fragrance that could be smelled from afar, akin to human blood.

At this moment, no matter where the cultivators stood, they were all stunned by what they saw.

Since the Ruo Wood Secret Realm opened, no one has ever been able to harm the Ruo Wood, not even pluck a leaf, let alone cause such a massive wound.

Moreover, no one had ever seen the candle dragon awaken before. Who exactly was this mysterious man? He must be at least in the Realm of Approaching Immortality, but among the current nine-realm experts, there seems to be no such figure?

Lu Jianxin was utterly shocked by what he saw, even though there was no oppressive aura from that massive figure, and the people couldn’t sense his presence, as if he were merely an illusion.

Yet, Daoist Lu murmured, "This is... the might of an Immortal. Is he truly an Exiled Immortal?!"

Li Yucheng was also full of disbelief, "Is there really an Exiled Immortal who descends directly without reincarnation? Isn’t that against the heavenly laws?"

Chu Xuan was equally astonished, as he had only pretended to chop the Ruo Wood before. He didn’t expect this senior to be so fierce, actually intending to cut through the Ruo Wood. Why would he do that?

Amid everyone’s shock, the enormous, ancient, and powerful red candle dragon, with a body length of ten thousand miles, truly became enraged. It began releasing its body from the tree trunk, circle by circle.

Simultaneously, the bronze candle flame it held in its mouth soared high, growing exponentially larger, aiming to suppress the mysterious man...

Seeing that the two sides were about to start a mythical battle, the many cultivators within the secret realm panicked. At this combat level, any stray ripple could be fatal.

Fortunately, at this moment, all outsiders were enveloped in an azure light and were automatically sent out of the secret realm.

This mechanism was supposed to be triggered only twenty-one days after the secret realm opened, but this incident caused the realm to close prematurely.

Many cultivators, upon coming out, felt a twinge of regret. They thought the secret realm was a natural treasure trove that they hadn’t fully explored yet!

Some cursed, having attacked a hidden sanctuary for three days and nights, only to be expelled just as they were about to break in, leaving them utterly frustrated.

However, there were those who were grateful to have narrowly escaped with their lives, realizing they were overly confident and underestimated the dangers of the secret realm...

Such a spectacle of diverse human emotions unfolded.

Chu Xuan didn’t feel too bad about it. After all, he had achieved his primary goal, and although he didn’t obtain the second type of chaotic monkey blood, the gains were still significant.

At that moment, Jiang Yiyi was still perplexed, "He is a good person. Why abruptly go to chop the Ruo Wood? Isn’t it better to let the Ruo Wood Secret Realm exist forever?"

Chu Xuan, after reuniting with his fellow disciples, learned that they couldn’t find that stone in the heavenly realm until the mysterious Exiled Immortal appeared again. Following him led them to their target.

Although he disappeared upon reaching the destination and didn’t help them through the subsequent trial,

Nevertheless, without his guidance, the Daoist Palace group might not have found the stone before the secret realm closed.

"Could he secretly be in love with me?" Jiang Yiyi wondered, touching her chin.

Chu Xuan was speechless, "Is every guy infatuated with you? And how does liking you relate to chopping down a tree?"

"Of course, it’s to present it as a gift for me," Jiang Yiyi replied confidently.

"Don’t underestimate me. I am the victor of the 21st ’Spotless Fairy Contest’ in the Celestial Court. Many admired me both in the mortal and heavenly realms."

Chu Xuan expressed doubt, "Does the Celestial Court truly have such an unreliable selection process?"

Jiang Yiyi nodded earnestly, "Yes, yes, I am the proof."

Chu Xuan still didn’t quite believe it, "Didn’t you say you forgot most of your memories of the celestial realm? How come you only remember these trivial things? Could it be you made them up?"

Jiang Yiyi was furious, putting her hands on her hips, "Are you accusing me of lying?"

Chu Xuan smiled slightly, "I’m a bit skeptical. Can you introduce some of the other contestants to me?"

"Forgot," Jiang Yiyi replied once again confidently, "I just remember many people praised me."

Chu Xuan always found that bantering with Jiang Yiyi was truly amusing, as chatting with her always brought swift joy, and thus, he wanted to protect her well.