Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

Before Lin Wanrou could recover from her shock, Su Qingyan appeared behind her with Xia Ruoxi and the other two, silently and without any spatial fluctuations.

"Wanrou, you must have many questions, right?"

Su Qingyan spoke slowly with a calm expression.

"Master, what exactly is going on?"

Lin Wanrou quickly pressed for more information.

"This is the Kunlun Secret Realm, also known as the Kunlun Wonderland, which is known to the world but rarely found."

Su Qingyan walked slowly forward, explaining as she went.

"The secret realm has six entrances and exits, located in the mortal world at the Valley of Death in the Kunlun Mountains, the summit of Mount Shu, the Heavenly Lake of Changbai Mountain, the Three Islands of Penglai, Mount Taibai in the Qinling Mountains, and the Jade Spring Temple of Ziyun Mountain..."

"Of the six entrances, only Yuquan Temple and the three islands of Penglai are guarded by orthodox sects; the rest are hidden in uninhabited areas."

"How vast is this secret realm?"

Lin Wanrou continued to press for answers.

"About the size of three dragon kingdoms."

"What? The size of three Chinas?"

Lin Wanrou's pupils dilated in shock, and she was speechless.

The combined size of three dragon kingdoms is equivalent to a territory of over 30 million square kilometers.

She realized what was happening instantly and spoke in a trembling voice.

"Master, could this be the legendary third world?"

"That's right."

Su Qingyan nodded gently, her face showing signs of weariness, as if reminiscing.

"This is the only place in the Dragon Kingdom that has preserved a complete lineage of cultivation techniques. The territory is vast and sparsely populated, with a permanent population of less than 10,000. There are countless dangerous and forbidden areas, so remember not to wander off alone to avoid danger."

"I've got it."

Lin Wanrou solemnly agreed.

The Kunlun Wonderland was once a place teeming with immortal sects and powerful figures.

At its peak, Golden Core cultivators were everywhere, and Foundation Establishment cultivators were as common as dogs.

However, a thousand years ago, a cataclysmic event nearly wiped out all the immortal sects, and 99% of their lineages were completely severed.

Today, only about twenty sects remain that have survived and whose lineage has not been interrupted. Among them, Kunlun Immortal Sect is the largest and has the most disciples, while Yuquan Temple has few members and only passes on its teachings to women, not men.

Every ten years, these surviving sects send people into the world to search for people with extraordinary talents and special physiques, and bring them back to their secret realms to nurture them carefully.

Qin Quan and Gao Yuan are disciples that Su Qingyan found in the mortal world, while Xia Ruoxi and Ling Yuyan are native cultivators from the secret realm.

"Come on, I'll show you the real Yuquan Temple."

Together, they rode their swords through the air and soared to the summit of the high mountain.

At the summit, the majestic Baiyu Mountain Gate stands tall, with a cluster of ancient halls arranged in a well-organized manner, creating a magnificent atmosphere.

Above the mountain gate, the three gilded characters "Yuquan Temple" are written in a vigorous and ethereal style.

This is the true origin of Yuquan Temple, and also the inner courtyard temple that my senior sister mentioned.

Su Qingyan turned her head and instructed:

"Ruoxi, arrange for Wanrou to stay temporarily in Xiaoquan's courtyard. Show her around and get some rest."

"Your disciple obeys."

After Su Qingyan finished speaking, she flew away and returned to her room to rest.

Xia Ruoxi then led Lin Wanrou on a brief tour of the mountain gate, halls, and spiritual fields before taking her directly to Qin Quan's private courtyard to rest.

……

Jincheng, Qingshi Farm.

At the farm's main gate, a massive crowd of martial artists formed a dense barrier, blocking all entrances and exits.

A golden light streaked across the distant horizon.

Qin Quan glanced indifferently at the restless crowd, completely ignoring them, and simply walked past them, stopping steadily in front of Jiang Yao's office.

inside the house.

Jiang Yao, who was working at her desk, got up upon hearing the sound.

Clang!

With a flash of cold light, the Jinghong Sword was drawn from its sheath, its tip piercing like a meteor, heading straight for Qin Quan.

"Sister Yao, it's me."

Qin Quan sensed the violent killing intent within the sword's power and immediately spoke up.

Jiang Yao's pupils contracted slightly. She quickly sheathed her longsword, reached out and pulled Qin Quan into the house, closing the door behind her. She asked in surprise:

"Weren't you trying to break through to the Golden Core realm at Purple Cloud Mountain? Why are you back in Golden City?"

"I've already broken through, so I'll naturally come back."

Qin Quan raised an eyebrow, a half-smile playing on his lips, and watched her quietly, waiting for her reaction.

Jiang Yao was stunned at first, but her eyes lit up the next second, and her face was filled with uncontrollable joy. She grabbed Qin Quan's arm and her body trembled with excitement.

"You've really broken through to the Golden Core stage?"

This joy was even stronger than when she herself broke through to a higher level.

"Your man never does anything he's not sure about."

Qin Quan smiled faintly and said with great pride:

"I not only broke through, but I also condensed nine golden cores, something that has never been done before."

"really?"

Jiang Yao's breath hitched, her eyes wide with shock.

"Genuine or genuine."

After a brief moment of joy, Jiang Yao turned around and made Qin Quan a cup of coffee, but a deep worry still lingered in her eyes.

"The situation has completely descended into chaos the night you were gone. The Martial Alliance is putting immense pressure on Hidden Dragon, and thousands of martial artists have poured into Jincheng, with more on their way, all of them targeting Shen Shichang."

Qin Quan's expression was cold, and he snorted:

"They're just a bunch of rabble. I've already crippled Shen Shichang, and these clowns can't stir up any trouble. They think they can force me to back down by pressuring me with public opinion? That's just wishful thinking."

He looked up at Jiang Yao and said seriously:

"You must immediately announce and publicly release all the evidence against Shen Shichang."

"His crimes of colluding with the White Eagle Alliance and leaking state secrets are irrefutable. It is perfectly reasonable and legal for me to cripple his cultivation. Anyone who is dissatisfied or dares to speak out for him can come to me."

Jiang Yao's heart tightened, and she quickly advised:

"Your high-profile actions will completely offend the entire Martial Alliance faction, especially Shen Shichang's master, who is by no means a benevolent person..."

"He's the one I've been waiting for."

Jiang Yao was interrupted by Qin Quan before she could finish speaking.

"It's time to put an end to the old and new grudges of the past ten years."

Seeing the sharp glint and absolute confidence in Qin Quan's eyes, Jiang Yao had no more reservations and nodded emphatically.

"Alright! I'll gather the evidence right away and completely solidify Shen Shichang's treason, leaving no room for argument!"

……

The next day at dawn, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

The area outside Qing Shi Farm was already packed with people, a vast, dark mass of over five thousand.

The atmosphere around them was extremely agitated.

Han Yuanshan and Ye Hongwu were still secretly manipulating things, spreading rumors, and inciting public opinion.

A large portion of them were misled martial arts alliance disciples, while the rest were die-hard fans of Shen Shichang, attempting to use the sheer number of people to create momentum and force Yinlong to release the people.

But to their utter surprise, just as dawn was breaking, the Hidden Dragon website suddenly updated its announcement, exposing all the irrefutable evidence that Jiang Yao had compiled overnight.

The irrefutable records of treason, evidence of leaked secrets, transaction videos, and real photos of Shen Shichang being crippled and severely injured were all made public without any concealment.

The pinned announcement, though brief, resonated throughout the entire internet.

Shen Shichang, as the leader of the Martial Alliance, secretly colluded with the overseas White Eagle Alliance, repeatedly leaked core secrets, and caused chaos in the region. The evidence against him is conclusive.

His cultivation is now abolished, his foundation severed, and he is sentenced to life imprisonment to uphold the established order.

Someone in the crowd saw the announcement first and immediately screamed.

"Oh no! Hidden Dragon has convicted him outright! Alliance Leader Shen has been sentenced for treason!"

One stone stirs up a thousand waves, and the whole place instantly erupts in chaos.