Chapter 313: Suddenly Amused

Under the spiritual power bombardment of one Ascension stage expert and four Immortals, a massive Dark Gate slowly opened above the plain.

Behind the Dark Gate, a corner of the Rootless Secret Realm had already emerged; this was a new world and heaven and earth!

“You may enter!”

Just as Fuchen Holy Lord finished speaking, Cultivators began flying into it one after another, wanting to seize the initiative.

Lin Xun wasn’t in such a hurry; he even thought about waiting for Mo Wenwen and the others to go in first, and then he would deliberately get separated.

That way, it would be easier for him to act alone.

As for the agreement with She Qiqi, Lin Xun naturally still needed her, but to prevent her from intentionally causing trouble for him, it was better to leave her temporarily.

Moreover, he had already placed a Tracking Spell on her; as long as they were in the Secret Realm, he could find her quickly if he wanted to.

But in the next moment, Lin Xun felt his palm being held by something soft.

Turning his head, he saw She Qiqi’s two slender hands tightly clutching his palm, looking somewhat playful.

Lin Xun tried to shake her off several times but couldn’t get rid of her.

“Let’s go!”

As if also afraid Lin Xun would get lost, Mo Wenwen grabbed Lin Xun’s wrist and flew upward before he could refuse, making Lin Xun feel quite uneasy.

On the other side, seeing Mo Wenwen tightly grabbing another man’s wrist, a flash of killing intent crossed Shen Xiao’s eyes as he looked at Lin Xun.

Entering that Dark Gate, Lin Xun felt a wave of dizziness; a sense of being severed from the world made him feel nauseous.

It was like a bus driving on a bumpy road while you were playing on your phone… “I’ll come find you then. If you dare to get entangled with this Mo Wenwen, I’ll punish you properly.”

She Qiqi’s voice echoed in Lin Xun’s mind. When Lin Xun turned his head, She Qiqi had already let go of his hand and disappeared into the distortion.

Lin Xun also wanted to follow She Qiqi’s lead and use this distortion to escape.

But Mo Wenwen was gripping Lin Xun’s wrist so tightly, it seemed she wouldn’t let go even if she died.

When the sense of separation vanished, he had already arrived in this Small World called the “Rootless Secret Realm.”

The Rootless Secret Realm was not like the Heiwu Secret Realm.

In fact, the Rootless Secret Realm didn’t have any special scenery at all.

Aside from the spiritual power feeling a bit denser, the sky bluer, and the grass greener, it seemed no different from the main world, the Myriad Laws World.

Mo Wenwen took a map out of her Storage Pouch and looked around, her speech faster than usual:

“This place is the Ice River. The Ice River is unpredictable; it’s not suitable to stay for long.”

“Huh?”

This is clearly just a small stream; where is the Ice River?

Before Lin Xun could figure out what on earth the Ice River was, suddenly, starting from the upper reaches of the stream, the water was rapidly frozen as if dyed by ink!

In less than a breath, from upstream to downstream, the water stopped flowing, and a bone-chilling aura overflowed!

“Watch out!”

Thud!

As Mo Wenwen spoke, a giant Ice Crocodile burst through the ice and lunged at them on the shore.

Fortunately, Mo Wenwen pulled Lin Xun away in time.

Otherwise…

This Ice Crocodile would have been forced to end its life today.

“An Ice River Crocodile! Golden Core Realm? What a treasure! Don’t anyone fight me for it! I want this beast’s Demon Core!”

Dao Zhongjian descended with his sword, black and white Yin and Yang fish reinforcing his blade! It looked like he was determined to decapitate the Ice River Crocodile with one strike!

“Dao Zhongjian! Stop!”

Mo Wenwen shouted.

But it was already too late.

Clang!

Dao Zhongjian’s full-strength strike landed on the Ice River Crocodile’s head.

This strike was incredibly powerful, infused with dao rhyme, and violent spiritual power surged out!

But it failed to penetrate the opponent’s armor.

On the contrary, another head actually appeared on the crocodile’s neck and swallowed Dao Zhongjian in one bite, giving Lin Xun goosebumps.

The light of the Life Jade flickered.

Dao Zhongjian disappeared from the spot, leaving only the shattered jade pendant behind.

Although he was eliminated, at least the fellow’s life was saved.

“Roar!” The Ice River Crocodile let out a roar toward the three in the air, as if saying, “Come down if you have the guts!”

“Vile beast! How dare you be so arrogant!”

Shen Xiao held a blood-red longsword and slashed down!

The blood-colored longsword was like blood-ink being poured, with special effects dialed to the max.

After one strike, the Ice River Crocodile’s head was severed, and ice-blue blood sprayed out.

The Ice River Crocodile’s blood attracted a swarm of crocodiles; Shen Xiao retrieved its Demon Core and quickly left.

The three arrived in a cave, regulating the spiritual power in their bodies and adapting to the Laws of this Small World.

In fact, Lin Xun didn’t need to adjust, but to keep up appearances, he also sat in meditation with them.

Recalling the strike from the Cultivator named Shen Xiao just now.

The power of that strike was indeed decent.

However, why did he always feel something was off?

Yet he couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was.

Opening his eyes, Lin Xun glanced at Mo Wenwen.

Lin Xun felt that he could actually sneak away at this time.

But he felt that if he slipped away now, something might happen to Mo Wenwen.

Regardless, she had given him a spot and let him enter the Rootless Secret Realm; he should look after her a bit.

Let’s wait a bit longer.

After half an incense stick’s time, Mo Wenwen and Shen Xiao opened their eyes one after another.

“Wenwen, take this Ice River Crocodile’s Demon Core; it will be very beneficial to your cultivation.”

As if he hadn’t seen Lin Xun, Shen Xiao stepped forward and handed over the Demon Core from his robes.

“Senior Brother Shen, you obtained this Demon Core; it’s not mine.” Mo Wenwen shook her head in refusal.

“It’s fine, as long as you accept it.” Shen Xiao still didn’t give up.

“Sorry, I can’t accept it.” Mo Wenwen stood up and walked to Lin Xun’s side. “Fellow Daoist Ri Dangwu, how do you feel? Can we move forward?”

“My regulation went well.” Lin Xun stopped pretending to sleep, opened his eyes, and acted as if he hadn’t heard their conversation. “Where is Senior Sister Mo going next?”

Mo Wenwen looked toward the cave entrance: “The Rootless Secret Realm opens once every few hundred or even a thousand years; opportunities are everywhere.

However, I don’t have anything in particular I want; I just want to see that rootless tree.

But the journey is dangerous. If Fellow Daoist Ri Dangwu doesn’t want to follow, you can act on your own.”

Hearing Mo Wenwen’s words, Lin Xun was slightly surprised.

He felt like she was hinting at something. Could she have already realized he wanted to run away?

But since she put it that way, being so understanding, Lin Xun found that it was actually hard for him to leave.

Lin Xun glanced at Shen Xiao behind Mo Wenwen.

This guy’s eyes were filled with killing intent as he looked at him, as if warning him not to get in the way and not to ruin their time alone together.

Lin Xun was suddenly quite amused.

“To be honest, Senior Sister Mo, I also want to go see the rootless tree. Let’s travel together then.”