351: Dragon Elephant Exposed

Xun Xiuyuan was also extremely speechless at this moment. When Xiao Xuan said it could be merged, he actually believed it. It wasn't until the system's prompt sounded just now that Xun Xiuyuan realized.

His realm was simply not high enough to merge such a high-grade item.

If it weren't for the system's vast power, he probably would have been overwhelmed by this cosmic core.

Turning his head to look at Xiao Xuan, who had a smug expression, Xun Xiuyuan couldn't even be bothered to scold him.

He just asked, "Are we out of the dangerous zone?"

Xiao Xuan became even more smug: "I'm on Titan's body, don't worry, it's very safe, we're all out."

This time, Xun Xiuyuan didn't complain internally; Xiao Xuan was very reliable this time.

Grand Elder Hong Chen and Titan found Feng Lin and the disciples of Yuan Ling Sect. Grand Elder Hong Chen said, "Let's just fly back slowly. We didn't get anything, so there's no need to activate the teleportation array again."

Crucially, Huan You's words made Grand Elder Hong Chen no longer dare to use the grand array activated by the four Sacred Kings.

The matter of the internal traitor was like a thorn, piercing Grand Elder Hong Chen's heart, a lump in her throat, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Titan understood Grand Elder Hong Chen's meaning and agreed, saying, "Yes, and with Grand Elder Hong Chen by our side, we can collect some cosmic stones. We can't return without even earning enough for travel expenses, right?"

Feng Lin and the other Great Sages agreed even more. With a Grand Supreme accompanying them, it was still very safe in the Cosmic Abyss.

Two months passed, and Grand Elder Hong Chen, leading Titan and the others, finally saw the outline of their base in the distance.

Meanwhile, Xun Xiuyuan in the Ling Tian Pagoda still hadn't opened his eyes.

Due to the integration of the cosmic core, Xun Xiuyuan's strength surged, and the scope of his inner world became larger, with a longer time flow.

Xiao Xuan was very clear, concealing himself without any aura, adhering to Titan's body without leaving for a moment.

The fortress ahead was the one where Qing Hui was stationed. When he sensed Grand Elder Hong Chen and the others, he had already arrived outside the base to greet them.

Upon seeing Grand Elder Hong Chen and the others return, Qing Hui was very happy. Finally, not seeing Xun Xiuyuan, he asked, "Where is Xun Xiuyuan?"

Titan was shocked: "Xun Xiuyuan didn't come back?"

After saying this, Titan looked towards Grand Elder Hong Chen.

Grand Elder Hong Chen also frowned and said, "We didn't find him."

She spoke truthfully, without concealment; they indeed hadn't found him.

Qing Hui couldn't help but take out a jade slip and sent a message.

Soon, the jade slip received a reply, and Qing Hui's expression also improved somewhat.

"Nangong Yan said he's not dead. The imprint can still be sensed, but it's extremely distant and not clear."

Titan said, "Xun Xiuyuan must still be in the Cosmic Abyss. Should we go and provide support?"

Nangong Feiyun spoke at this moment, "Holy Beast Lord, if he's alone, as long as he doesn't encounter a Sacred King, he should be very safe. If it weren't for him, most of us dozens of people would probably be dead."

Grand Elder Hong Chen had no mind to care about Xun Xiuyuan's life or death; she simply didn't know about Xun Xiuyuan's various deeds.

At this moment, she only wanted to quickly deal with the internal traitor of the Yuan Ling Universe, so she said, "Feng Lin, you take them back to Yuan Ling Sect. Titan, you stay."

Titan also reacted. Xun Xiuyuan's matter was not urgent for now; it was better to first deal with the major issues within the base.

Qing Hui saw Grand Elder Hong Chen's seriousness, nodded, and said, "You all return to the sect first. The mission is considered complete."

Feng Lin nodded and left with the disciples.

Grand Elder Hong Chen waved her hand to create a barrier, enveloping the three of them. Seeing this, Qing Hui also set up a layer of barrier.

Titan made no extra movements, like watching a show.

Grand Elder Hong Chen fully disclosed the matter of Huan You, and Qing Hui's expression became very grim.

Afterward, the three of them returned together to the fortress Qing Hui was guarding.

Qing Hui transmitted a message to Grand Elder Hong Chen, "This matter is significant. Should we inform the Sect Master?"

Grand Elder Hong Chen shook her head: "He still doesn't know the situation. Let's not trouble him yet."

Qing Hui eventually nodded as well.

At the very center of the base, also the exit of the cosmic vortex.

Qing Hui, Grand Elder Hong Chen, and Titan arrived here.

This meeting was more formal, held in the Central Spirit Artifact Hall.

When the three walked into the hall, the other three Grand Supremes had already arrived.

Even Yuan Yi, another Vice Sect Leader from the distant Yuan Ling Sect, had come to the scene.

Yuan Yi was the first to speak, "Qing Hui, what is the matter? The soul damage in my sea of consciousness is almost purged. Coming out now could lead to failure."

Qing Hui smiled and said, "Yuan Yi, Grand Elder Hong Chen has made a great discovery on this trip. We shall witness it together."

At this point, Qing Hui spoke to Grand Elder Hong Chen, "Release them."

Grand Elder Hong Chen looked around and nodded.

Her inner world manifested, releasing Huan You and Huan Xuan.

A total of six Sacred Kings. Upon seeing Huan You and Huan Xuan in the center of the hall, their expressions varied.

Qing Hui and Grand Elder Hong Chen, who already knew, looked around, observing the expressions of the others.

Yuan Yi and the others all wore expressions of shock.

Only Grand Elder Long Xiang had a somber expression, not saying a word.

Suddenly, Long Xiang shouted, "Spirit Artifact, activate the Soul Binding Array to suppress these two Phantom Poison Sacred Kings!"

The Spirit Artifact would not refuse the command of a Great Sage of the Yuan Ling Sect; this was the agreement Yuan Ling True Man had with it.

A hazy glow descended, suppressing the souls of Huan You and Huan Xuan.

One must know that the Spirit Artifact Hall was the last line of defense of the Yuan Ling Universe, and the power of the formations within it was beyond doubt.

The moment the Soul Binding Array suppressed the two, Long Xiang had already teleported to their side, and with his powerful physical body, easily killed them.

Long Xiang, as if having completed a rightful duty, praised Grand Elder Hong Chen, "Grand Elder Hong Chen, I didn't expect your strength to increase so much. On this trip, you actually captured two Sacred Kings of the Phantom Poison Universe. You should know that this Huan You is also the Great Elder of the Phantom Poison Universe; his status is not ordinary."

Grand Elder Hong Chen said with a fake smile, "Grand Elder Long Xiang, what swift speed. We five Sacred Kings couldn't even stop you in time. I don't have the ability to capture the Great Elder of the Phantom Poison Universe alive. Instead, Huan You was framed and pursued by the Phantom Poison King and merely wanted to defect to our Yuan Ling Universe."

Immediately after, Grand Elder Hong Chen fully explained her agreement with Huan You.

At this, all the other Sacred Kings looked at Long Xiang with grave expressions.

Even the other two of the four Grand Supremes, Zhen Feng and Hong Yu, looked at Grand Elder Long Xiang with ill intent.

Long Xiang could not possibly admit it, because he knew that admitting it would mean certain death.

He shouted loudly, "I want to see the Sect Master! The Sect Master will surely see through everything. I merely saw the Sacred King of the Phantom Poison Universe and instinctively killed him."

Qing Hui nodded and said, "Long Xiang, you were too hasty. Huan You didn't even point you out. Have you had contact with him?"

Long Xiang froze. He really hadn't.

However, Long Xiang's soul had been completely corroded, becoming a puppet of the Phantom Poison King, and the moment he saw Huan You, his murderous intent was difficult to suppress.