Chapter 1523: Chapter 1523

Mountains rise and waters surge, the way seems lost; where willows dark and flowers bright, a village appears.

Leading the way, Logan Hardy strides confidently through the inn’s entrance and heads towards the courtyard, calling out, "Little sister, big brother, I’ve found a path!" Sun grins without revealing that it wasn’t Logan who had found a way, rather the way had found him.

Upon hearing Logan’s declaration, the Divine Princess adoringly clasps her jade hands upon her chest and coos, "As expected, I can always rely on Brother Logan."

Logan laughs heartily, scratching his head modestly but looking shyly satisfied. Just as he’s about to speak, Steven Brown and the others return, and he awkwardly changes the subject, "I just didn’t want to disappoint my little sister."

The three begrudge Logan his great fortune, and none notice the Little Princess wink at Sun as she turns. Sun sighs quietly to himself, thinking that if these four take this situation to heart, then the Little Princess is in trouble.

However, he quickly realizes that the young girl herself is unafraid of sin and decides not to interfere.

Reverent towards the "Old Master," the four companions follow him into the Black Dragon Gorge. Although they have encountered Seventh Realm Supremes, they still cannot gauge the Master’s true level of cultivation!

Immediately, they quickly pack up their things and, with their rooms vacated, follow the Master into the Black Dragon Gorge Forbidden Area. The Master’s imposing stature remains aloof, speaking little while they travel. Logan considers himself the favored junior and hurries ahead, leaving Steven and the others to sulk at his showmanship. Every time the Little Princess smiles at Logan, they feel their hearts sink like scooped-out watermelon.

As luck would have it, the Leaving Sky Sect is right in front of them as they arrive at the nearest entrance to the Extinction Domain. The Sect Master reveals a hint of surprise upon seeing Steven, but no more, and he doesn’t even bother with a greeting.

As they follow the Leaving Sky Sect deeper into the Black Dragon Gorge Forbidden Area, Steven overhears several Leaving Sky Sect disciples murmuring, "Our Master doesn’t care for those four, but it seems their good fortune has brought them here."

"What good fortune? It’s just a bunch of trinkets our Master wouldn’t stoop to pick up. Just look at the mediocrity they bring, what heights could they ever hope to reach?"

"Well, I think it’s a good thing. If everyone that comes to this place is so weak, don’t our chances just keep increasing?"

"Hahaha! You’re absolutely right, Senior Brother!"

Youths like Steven Brown wouldn’t normally tolerate such words spoken against them, but the recent hard reality has weighed heavily on their spirits. They exchange furious glances but bear the cold remarks-

Arguing amongst themselves would likely irritàte the Old Master and risk making them appear to be troublemakers - undoubtedly an outcome they wished to avoid.

With the Old Master leading the way, his wide robes billowing around him, his steps seemed to float through the air. Suddenly, with a swish of his sleeve, a tidal wave of spiritual energy sends the quiet whispers of Leaving Sky Sect disciples flying away!

The disciples slam into a nearby cliff face, blood streaming from their mouths and noses.

The Sect Master’s complexion drastically changes, and he hastily opens his domain with numerous Authorities raining upon the Old Master. "Your Excellency, you are too arrogant!"

"Entering the Black Dragon Valley, you have yet to witness the Divine Beast, and yet you are already making enemies. Truly foolish!"

All the cultivators behind the Sect Master take a defensive stance.

Steven and the others are shocked but cannot help but feel warm inside - the Old Master is standing up for them! If this were to delay the Old Master in seeking the Divine Beast, they would bear a great sin.

The four companions instinctively position themselves to protect the Little Sister, inadvertently pushing Sun to the outer edges. Sun can’t help but feel a bit of amusement.

However, the Old Master appears calm and indifferent, finding no importance in the Sect Master’s posturing. He speaks dismissively, "You’re right; it’s not wise to make enemies so early before finding the Divine Beast Azure Dragon and risk wasting one’s own strength."

"But you all simply don’t qualify as my adversaries. Therefore, everything you said is utterly worthless."

Angered, the disciples behind the Leaving Sky Sect Master yell, "How arrogant you are, Old Man!" However, the Sect Master’s expression changes, and he glances around in a panic. Besides him, no one seems to realize they’ve fallen into a small pocket of isolated space!

"The Seventh Great Realm!"

The Sect Master’s cultivation is only one step away from this Great Realm, but he understands just how immense the differences are between these two levels! His Six Authorities and Merits are wiped away in an instant within this Mini-world, vanishing without a trace!

With a simple wave, the Old Master’s power crushes everything in its path, and it seems as if the entire world is under his control. There is only his voice, and all else is suppressed - merely background noise!

The Sect Master buckles under the weight and collapses to his knees. The others gasp in shock: "Sect Master?!" Only the Sect Master is targeted for now, leaving the rest unaware of the situation.