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Chapter 72: A Jade Pendant as Compensation, Is It Enough?

As numerous geniuses returned, the sky above the exit became densely packed with people. However, for some unknown reason, over ninety percent of them were ragged, sporting bruised and swollen faces, and covered in wounds. Their appearance was a sorry sight to behold!

All the factions were dumbfounded by this scene. Although casualties were expected during secret realm ventures due to conflicts over heavenly and earthly treasures, it was inconceivable that over ninety percent of the participants would end up like this!

Before the various factions could inquire, a loud "Boom!" resounded from the entrance teleportation array, and it directly exploded!

"Ah? What's happening here!?"

The leaders of the three major sects witnessed this scene and couldn't help but feel heartache. The Scarlet Cloud Secret Realm was the finest in their Northern Territory! Every two hundred years, they could obtain a large amount of heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and various resources from it.

There were even legends of immortal legacies, although no one had been able to find them yet. However, it was still a glimmer of hope, wasn't it? But now, the secret realm that had existed for thousands of years had suddenly collapsed!?

In moments, the geniuses from various sects had returned to their respective mountain tops.

"Why do you all look like this, what is going on!"

The Daoist Yang Chun's face darkened as he questioned the disciples of the Jin Ding Sect.

"This...we don't know, suddenly there were many more monsters from the Unity Realm in the secret realm, and they beat us to death! If we hadn't handed over the treasure, they would have left. I'm afraid the disciples would have died in the secret realm!"

"Wait! Sect Master, look, those monsters, why did those monsters come out too!!!"

The disciples of the Jin Ding Sect hung their heads and dejectedly reported their situation. As they continued, one disciple suddenly widened his eyes and pointed to the dense mass of corpse puppets in the sky above the secret realm, exclaiming.

Soon, all the events inside the secret realm had been reported to the geniuses of the major powers, allowing everyone to understand what had happened. Not only did they enter the secret realm and become tools for Leng Yanran, turning over their rewards one by one, but they also gave up many of their precious resources.

Finally, when they had a chance to search for heavenly materials and earthly treasures, they were seized by the monsters of the Unity Realm!

"Hiss… Those monsters, why do they seem to be related to that Fairy Leng?"

Daoist Yang Chun's gaze inadvertently fell on those corpse puppets. To his shock, he discovered that among them were two Monarch of Annihilation Realm demonic beasts and even a powerful figure whose body was a deep shade of green, making it impossible to discern its depth.

However, these creatures maintained an extremely respectful posture towards Leng Yanran! Anyone who wasn't a fool could immediately understand that these creatures were helping Leng Yanran collect heavenly materials and earthly treasures!

"Fairy Leng, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to do this. Although it is believed that heavenly materials and earthly treasures should belong to the strong within the secret realm, they should at least leave us something. Why must our disciples be left heavily wounded?

"I don't ask for much, I only hope that Fairy Leng can compensate all the sects in the Northern Territory with half of the gains from this secret realm. This way, Fairy Leng can still reap abundant rewards and leave herself with a good reputation. What do you think?"

The one speaking was the Sect Master of the Mihuo Sect, who had reached the Ninth Layer of the Unity Realm. Upon hearing his words, the other sects chose to remain silent. They all looked at Leng Yanran, wanting to hear her response.

"Fairy Leng, I, Jin Ding Sect, will not participate in this matter. We won't take any of the gains from the Secret Realm."

"I, Po Yuan Temple, don't like to fight. Just like Daoist Yang Chun, I won't participate."

"I, Hong Guang Sect, also won't participate in this matter. Fairy Leng can do as she pleases."

Daoist Yang Chun, well aware of Leng Yanran's terror, quickly made a decision. As for the Venerable Monk Kong, who remembered Leng Yanran's formidable master, he couldn't help but shiver and quickly distanced himself.

The Hong Guang Sect, also one of the three major sects, followed suit, not wanting to stand out.

"Oh, that's how it is. Alright, I really should give you some compensation. I don't know if a jade pendant containing my master's supernatural power is enough?"

Upon hearing those words, Leng Yanran's expression remained unchanged. She even gently raised her hand to stop the impending action of the figure inside the coffin.

"One of the senior's jade pendants? Of course, that's enough! Very well, thank you, Fairy Leng!"

The Sect Master of the Mihuo Sect was thrilled to hear this. Leng Yanran's master was an immensely powerful figure. If he could obtain one of his divine artifacts, it would undoubtedly become a treasure of their sect.

Indeed, fortune favors the bold.

"Then, here it is."

With a casual pat of her storage pouch, Leng Yanran produced a jade pendant containing the Sky Monument's divine power. She tossed it gently towards the Mihuo Sect's mountain top.

Everyone's eyes turned green with envy. They regretted not speaking up earlier to seize the jade pendant for themselves!

"Thank you, Fairy… What the hell? Ahhhhh———"

The Sect Master of the Mihuo Sect was eager to take the jade pendant, but suddenly a crack appeared on its surface. His eyes widened in disbelief.

The jade pendant shattered, and a pitch-black Sky Monument, towering three thousand zhang high, exuded a thick aura of death. Suddenly, it crashed down towards the Mihuo Sect's mountain top.

After a series of screams, the once-standing peak was reduced to nothingness, leaving only the terrifying Sky Monument standing unscathed.

"Gulp!"

Everyone widened their eyes, unable to help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. The envy in their hearts had turned into fear.

Daoist Yang Chun muttered to himself, "As expected... This witch's bargains aren't so easily taken. If her bargains were easy to take, the Luo Heaven Sect wouldn't have been annihilated!"

"Is there still anyone who needs compensation?"

Leng Yanran, after dealing with the Mihuo Sect, calmly scanned the numerous experts from various factions. Her expression remained placid, as if she were talking about something insignificant.

"Hehe, Fairy Leng, what are you saying? The Mihuo Sect Master is truly audacious. We were about to take action even if you hadn't intervened!"

"Your intervention saved us the trouble. Fairy Leng, you've dealt with it, hehe, hehe..."

The expressions of the various factions quickly changed, and they all avoided mentioning compensation.

"Since you all have no objections, then disperse."

Seeing this, Leng Yanran intended to head back. She was eager to meet her Master!

But, Suddenly, everyone's eyes widened as they looked into the distance. Several figures emitting terrifying auras were hurtling toward them at great speed!