Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect.

Chapter 78 Eight Gates
Just after Jiang Chenying finished speaking, that majestic and solemn voice slowly rang out again, "Go."

The sound echoed in the empty hall, like the tolling of an evening bell.

Just then, a water mirror gate, as tall as eight people, appeared about ten steps in front of everyone.

However, all of these water mirror doors were shrouded in mist, creating a somewhat oppressive and eerie atmosphere in the quiet and solemn environment.

Looking at the eight misty, mirror-like gates, they dared not act rashly out of caution.

“Eight gates?” Shen Xingzhi spoke first, her brows furrowing as she looked at the eight identical water mirror gates.

When Chu Jianyan looked at the eight gates, she subconsciously thought of the Eight Gates in the Qimen Dunjia (a form of divination).

Because she didn't know much about this ancestor, she didn't dare to draw any conclusions rashly.

Ji Fuchuan scratched his head and cautiously asked, "Is there some explanation for this?"

A clear, indifferent voice came from behind, "Rest Gate, Life Gate, Death Gate, Block Gate, View Gate, Shock Gate, Injury Gate, Open Gate."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Chu Jianyan turned to look at Shen Youqing, her eyes filled with surprise. "Is it really one of the Eight Gates of Qimen Dunjia?"

Shen Youqing hummed in agreement.

Shen Qiuluo's sweet voice was lowered, sounding cold, "Why are you so sure this is the Eight Gates?"

"..." Shen Youqing unconsciously rubbed his fingers, his cool features becoming indifferent, and his beautiful phoenix eyes filled with coldness.

I hate idiots.

Shen Youqing's somewhat listless expression made her seem even more unapproachable, aloof and world-weary, yet possessing an indescribable beauty.

Shen Youqing, who doesn't open her mouth, is indeed a cool and aloof beauty.

Xiao Ke looked at Shen Youqing, whose face was cold and unapproachable, and after a moment's thought, he realized what was going on.

She must have gone to the library to learn about the life of this ancestor who was not born.

Meticulous.

“Our ancestor Bu Feng was a high-level talisman master.” Xie Changyan’s icy voice was like two slaps to Shen Qiuluo’s still swollen face.

Shen Qiulu pursed her lips, feeling embarrassed and awkward. She silently shrank to the side, not daring to say a word.

Chu Jianyan looked at Shen Youqing, who stood as straight as a pine tree, with a gentle gaze, and then began to explain to those who were not familiar with the matter, "The Open Gate, Rest Gate, and Life Gate are the three auspicious gates; the Death Gate, Injury Gate, and Shock Gate are the three inauspicious gates; and the Block Gate and View Gate are neutral gates."

Lin Jinyao couldn't help but raise her hand and press her temples.

What is this "door"? That's hilarious! She probably doesn't even remember what the Eight Gates are!
Looking at the eight identical doors, Jiang Xuan'an was dumbfounded. His cold voice revealed his confusion, "Senior sister, how do we distinguish which door is which?"

"I don't know yet." Chu Jianyan sighed. "These eight gates are exactly the same. Maybe it's all just luck?"

Of the eight gates, the probability of going to the three inauspicious gates is not high, but...

Jiang Xuan'an fell silent.

Does it depend on luck?

“What Fellow Daoist Chu said is not without possibility; luck is also a part of strength,” Chi Guyuan said calmly.

Jiang Chenying didn't say anything, but simply took a step and walked towards one of the misty water mirror gates.

Soon, everyone except Team Two and Team Three chose to enter through the Water Mirror Gate.

Once only the ten of them remained in the main hall, Shen Quelin asked, "What do you mean?"

Only one person can enter the Water Mirror Gate at a time, and no one can guarantee that they will all go to the same place after entering.

Once they are separated, the most dangerous person might be Shen Youqing, this Muggle.

"Since we're already here," Shen Youqing patted her dirty dress, "we definitely have to go in and take a look." "This is the first time the Unfavorable Secret Realm has been opened, and nobody knows what's inside," Shen Xingzhi said with a frown. "We're not afraid of danger, but we're worried about getting separated."

"This is only the first day." Shen Youqing raised his hand and patted Shen Xingzhi's arm, looking relaxed. "There are still nineteen days left. Even if we are scattered, we can still reunite. As long as we are not eliminated, it will be fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, all nine people's eyes fell on Shen Youqing.

There were fifty people in the secret realm, and her strength ranked second to last. As for her combat power, that was unknown.

But after a few days, the operations will basically be carried out in teams, and if she encounters anyone, she will most likely be eliminated.

Shen Youqing's face fell instantly.

“If you get separated after you go in, your next goal is not to be eliminated.” Shen Xingzhi gripped Shen Youqing’s shoulders with both hands, speaking seriously, word by word, “You don’t need to look for us, we will come to you!”

"If there's any danger you can't handle, crush the token and leave. Your safety is the most important thing," Chu Jianyan instructed, afraid that Shen Youqing would be stubborn.

Shen Xingzhi chimed in, "Chu Jianyan is right. If there's danger, we should go out. You're the most important!"

Shen Youqing nodded obediently.

After a brief exchange, the group successively chose to enter through the Water Mirror Gate.

Seeing that Shen Youqing hadn't moved, Shen Quelin and Xiao Ke, who were lagging behind, also didn't move.

Shen Youqing sat down on the spot, looked at the two standing there, and asked curiously, "Aren't you going?"

Shen Quelin walked up and sat down next to Shen Youqing, asking in return, "Why aren't you going?"

Xiao Ke didn't say anything, but simply sat down cross-legged on the other side of Shen Youqing, staring intently at her.

Shen Youqing ignored Xiao Ke's undeniable gaze and said to Shen Quelin first, "Take a breath."

Shen Quelin looked past Shen Youqing at Xiao Ke, a hint of coldness flashing in his long, narrow, and indifferent phoenix eyes. "Why aren't you going?"

"No rush," Xiao Ke replied, his tone indifferent and distant.

Shen Youqing glanced at Xiao Ke beside him, his eyes shimmering with emotion, then looked back at the cold and aloof Shen Quelin. “This must be a test from our ancestor Bufeng. If we’re lucky, we might get an opportunity. Go quickly.”

Shen Quelin responded, but didn't say anything. He just patted Shen Youqing's head, got up, found a water mirror door, and went inside.

At this moment, only Xiao Ke and Shen Youqing remained in the empty hall.

Shen Youqing turned to look at the incomparably handsome man, who was aloof and cold, but without any aloofness that kept people at arm's length.

When facing others, he seemed to be surrounded by an invisible barrier, a clear and distinct boundary that blatantly kept everyone out of his safe zone.

But when facing her...

She wasn't so oblivious; Xiao Ke's difference between her and others was becoming increasingly obvious, to the point that it couldn't be ignored.

Shen Youqing was lost in memories, recalling the scene of his first visit to Bishui Pond.

As Shen Youqing was lost in his memories, Xiao Ke's suppressed emotions surged uncontrollably, his intense feelings like a black sea, thick and unyielding, with a hint of danger lurking deep within.

As soon as Shen Youqing came to her senses, she met the love that Xiao Ke had not yet been able to conceal in his eyes. It was thick, dark, dangerous, yet attractive.

Xiao Ke's current appearance was reflected in his clear and beautiful phoenix eyes, and the intense love he felt surprised him.

After the initial surprise, Xiao Ke's eyes narrowed, and a sense of unease instantly welled up inside him.

Suffer!
What would Shen Youqing think of me?
Will she move away from Biyu Pond once she returns to the Hehuan Sect?

Will she never speak to me again from now on?
Xiao Ke's heart was in turmoil.

The thought that Shen Youqing would gradually drift away from him and eventually ignore him made Xiao Ke feel as if his heart was being tightly gripped by a large hand, making it hard to breathe.