Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

Deacon Huang, writhing in pain, dared not conceal anything and hurriedly replied, panting heavily:

"I am only responsible for managing the Qin and Wang families' forces; I know nothing about the distribution of other personnel. Only my sect's Sky-Piercing Hermit, Xie Yanke, knows the specific arrangements!"

A barely perceptible hint of annoyance flashed across Qin Quan's face.

"Xie Yanke has already been killed by me. Since you are unaware of the arrangements in the mortal world, then tell me how many combat forces your Hidden Immortal Sect headquarters currently retains?"

Since it was a matter of life and death, Steward Huang dared not lie and spoke the truth through gritted teeth.

"Besides the sect leader and two elders who are stationed at the main altar, more than 80% of the sect's disciples, deacons, and elders have entered the mortal world, scattered across the globe to establish their presence and expand their influence!"

Is what you say true?

Qin Quan's eyes narrowed, unable to hide his excitement.

"Heaven and earth bear witness; if I utter even half a lie, may I be struck by lightning and my soul be annihilated!"

Deacon Huang hurriedly swore an oath.

"Heaven is helping me!"

A glint of light flashed in Qin Quan's eyes, and he was overjoyed.

With 80% of the Hidden Immortal Sect's fighting force scattered across various regions, their headquarters must be poorly defended. This presents the perfect opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop and strike at their heart.

As long as we capture the sect leader Yang Zhentian, these scattered disciples in the mortal world are nothing to fear.

The only pity is that Xie Yanke died too quickly and didn't have time to extract more core secrets.

Given their status as protectors, they must know more secrets about the sect.

Qin Quan secretly made a mental note of it, determined to interrogate the enemy thoroughly before killing him in the next duel.

He quickly composed himself, turned to look at Xia Ruoxi, and made a swift decision.

"Senior Sister, immediately mobilize the Hidden Dragon's reliable manpower to secretly investigate all the powerful families in the capital. Record all traces of Hidden Immortal Sect disciples in secret, and wipe them out in one fell swoop when we return from Black Stone City."

"There's no need to make it so complicated."

Just then, a clear and ethereal female voice rang out, piercing the silent atmosphere in the room.

Before the words were finished, a figure in a blue dress stepped through the air, her movements graceful and ethereal.

The woman possessed unparalleled beauty, with lively yet aloof eyes and a temperament no less than Xia Ruoxi's; she was like a peerless beauty who had stepped out of a painting.

"The Holy Maiden of Lingyun?"

Xia Ruoxi looked up and instantly recognized the person who had come, her eyes filled with surprise.

"I just finished a phone call, how come you got here so quickly?"

Ling Yun smiled faintly and explained.

"Senior Sister, there's no need to be surprised. Kunlun Immortal Sect has been secretly investigating the Hidden Immortal Sect for ten years now, and it has never stopped. Half a month ago, my father issued a decree that all disciples should enter the mortal world to cultivate."

"The Hidden Immortal Sect attempts to control the power of the mortal world, unaware that all their plans are under the surveillance of my Kunlun Immortal Sect."

Hidden sects have never been able to escape the influence of secular foundations.

Recruiting people, training disciples, accumulating resources, and building up influence are all essential steps for a sect to grow stronger.

The Hidden Immortal Sect's covert infiltration of powerful families and its machinations in the secular world may seem clever, but in reality, it has long been exposed to the sights of the major ancient sects.

Half a month ago, Kunlun and all the major secret realm sects entered the mortal world, searching for promising cultivators and accumulating worldly resources, while keeping a close eye on the movements of the Hidden Immortal Sect and secretly keeping them in check.

"Very good!"

Qin Quan slapped his thigh, and the biggest problem in his heart was solved.

Previously, he was worried about insufficient manpower and difficulty in detecting spies. Now that all the major sects in the secret realm have entered the world, it is equivalent to having the strongest external support.

The Hidden Immortal Sect's secular schemes, which had been under close scrutiny for many years, could not possibly cause any trouble.

This game is a sure win!

Qin Quan immediately finalized the division of labor, saying decisively:

"Senior Sister, you and Saintess Lingyun will stay in the mortal realm to oversee the rear, closely monitor the movements of the powerful families, and stabilize the overall situation. I'm going to Blackstone City to join Master and the other senior sisters, and then we'll storm the Hidden Immortal Sect's headquarters!"

"feasible."

Xia Ruoxi and Ling Yun both nodded in agreement.

The two women hold prestigious positions, easily overshadowing all major forces in the secular world. With them guarding the rear, there will be absolutely no mishaps.

Meanwhile, in Blackrock City, with Su Qingyan in charge and the sect leader of Kunlun Immortal Sect personally present, their combat power was enough to crush everything.

We must adopt a two-pronged approach and proceed simultaneously.

……

Time flies by, and before you know it, it's midnight.

Outside Blackrock City.

A vast desert, barren of everything.

The night wind was biting, and the moonlight was pale.

On the desolate, deserted hillside, countless dark figures silently emerged, like ghosts in the night, taking over commanding positions without a sound, and a chilling aura enveloped the entire area.

Su Qingyan stood in the night wind, dressed in plain white, her figure graceful, her eyes like stars in the dark night, calm and dignified.

Gao Yuan, Ling Yuyan, and Qin Ling stood behind them, their auras refined and their fighting spirit awe-inspiring.

Beside her stood an elderly man in purple robes, his hands clasped behind his back. He had white hair but a youthful face, and his posture was as upright as a mountain. A dark aura surged around him, and his imposing aura was heavy and intimidating.

It was none other than Ling Xiao, the current sect leader of the Kunlun Immortal Sect.

Ling Xiao gazed at the desolate and lifeless Black Stone City ahead, frowned slightly, and asked:

"Fellow Daoist Qingyan, are you sure that traitor Yang Zhentian's lair is hidden in such a desolate place?"

"I trust my disciple's information; it is absolutely correct."

Su Qingyan spoke with certainty, showing her unconditional trust in Qin Quan.

He then turned to look at Ling Xiao and coldly reminded him:

"Has Sect Leader Ling noticed anything unusual about this place?"

"Oh? Is there anything unusual?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately spread his divine sense, covering the entire Blackstone City.

The next moment, his expression changed drastically.

As the sect leader of Kunlun, his cultivation was unfathomable. His divine sense could not penetrate the entirety of Blackstone City; all his probing power was reflected back by a thick, invisible energy barrier.

"A high-level concealment formation?"

Ling Xiao shouted in a deep voice.

"It's not just a formation."

Su Qingyan frowned, her gaze serious.

"In my judgment, this is not an ordinary secret realm stronghold, but an independent small world protected by both the concealment array and the sect protection array."

Ling Xiao suddenly realized what was happening, his eyes filled with shock.

"No wonder our sect has investigated for hundreds of years without success! It turns out the traitor from the Third Peak is hiding in this small world!"

For hundreds of years, not no one has ever set foot in Blackrock City.

Instead, those who glimpsed this place were either forcibly recruited by the Hidden Immortal Sect or were brutally silenced.

In addition, this place is a vast desert with few people, so it naturally became the most secret hiding place for the Hidden Immortal Sect.

The murder and body disposal took less than half an hour; the man's corpse was devoured by wild beasts, leaving no trace of his remains.

The barrier isolates all detection, and the array conceals all traces of presence. No matter how much the sects outside investigate, it will all be in vain.

"When to make our move?"

Ling Xiao asked impatiently.

"Wait for my disciple to arrive and follow his instructions."

Su Qingyan stood with one hand behind her back, gazing at the dark outline of the city ahead. Her expression was calm and composed, but her fighting spirit was already subtly taut.

Looking at her resolute expression, Ling Xiao sighed helplessly and suppressed all his opinions.

"Very well, this siege will be led by Yuquan Temple, and I and all members of Kunlun Immortal Sect will be at your command."