Chapter 176

Chapter 176 - Arrest Adultery!

Pann Xiaoying's countenance shifted abruptly as she hastened forward, yet her efforts proved futile.

Abruptly, the stone door sealed shut with a resounding thud, the stones melding seamlessly. A slender fissure remained. Pann Xiaoying grasped her sword, endeavoring to pry open the gap. Despite her attempts, the stones exhibited relentless cohesion. Her vertical, elongated sword was compressed and contorted, emitting a grating sound.

Her sword possessed remarkable qualities, shimmering with an icy gleam, evidently a formidable weapon.

Nevertheless, confronted with ostensibly mundane stones, it offered no resistance. In an instant, it metamorphosed into a lump of corroded iron. The sword's blade first bent, then was flattened into a piece of metal. Faint flashes of light emanated from the crevices between the stones before vanishing instantaneously.

The entire stone door morphed into a seamless stone wall, adorned with a protruding pattern reminiscent of nine cauldrons. The sword became embedded within it, akin to a mere ornament.

Pann Xiaoying stood transfixed, gazing bewilderedly at her sword.

She attempted to withdraw the sword, yet the slender middle section snapped apart with ease.

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Those behind exchanged dismayed glances, inhaling sharply as their expressions soured.

Their recklessness was apparent. The secret realm seemed to permit entry but not exit, promptly sealing its entrance shut.

Their misjudgment compounded the situation. Initially presuming someone had already entered, they noted no alteration at the entrance, leading them to believe it safe to proceed.

Who would have anticipated this entrapment?

Furthermore, with his cultivation base now restrained and the gravitational shift here...

Dong Yuan compelled himself to composure, joining Pann Xiaoying's side. He prodded the stone wall, but it remained unyielding, seamlessly melded with the mountain's face.

“Seems I've no choice but to forge ahead. If I enter, I must surely emerge. Erecting such a stable secret realm demands substantial energy. They wouldn't allow entry only to perish. Since Si Mi and Su Makeup tracked them here, they won't permit entry. This suggests the Snowflake Mansion's contingent has arrived. This locale likely houses the Martial Sovereign's legacy.”

Her countenance darkened momentarily. She performed a swift sword flourish, concealing it behind her back, then turned, fixing a cold gaze on the twins Si Mi and Su makeup. With a sweet smile, she addressed them, “Thanks to the two of you, we've swiftly located this secret realm. My earlier judgment was in error. I hadn't anticipated the fox clan's tracking prowess to be so formidable. Henceforth, I entrust you both to lead the way.”

Si Mi pouted, her tail swishing as she glared at Pann Xiaoying with her clear black and white eyes. Curling her lips, she retorted, “You lost your sword and now seek retribution from us. Why cloak your intentions in lofty rhetoric?”

Pann Xiaoying's expression faltered before adopting a troubled mien. “Impossible! It's merely a practical suggestion. Consider, among us, only you two are demons, endowed with innate physical strength surpassing ours. It's only natural for you to take point. Shall we leave it to the pair from Peach Blossom Temple instead? They're as helpless as chicks now...”

Nearby, nods of agreement ensued.

Si Mi intended to counter but Su makeup pinched her tail, prompting reluctant acquiescence. With the group organized, they resumed their exploration.

The secret realm presented a verdant forest appearance. It wasn't until a nimble team member ascended for a vantage point that they realized it was an island, encompassed by vast seawater.

“Hold! There are individuals over there!”

The lookout exclaimed from above.

Dong Yuan's gaze sharpened. He summoned the scout down and queried, “Who are they? Are they from the Snowflake Mansion?”

The scout furrowed his brow, replying, “Unlikely. They don't match the descriptions circulated. There's a young man carrying a cat, alongside a girl of about ten and another fourteen or fifteen, standing before a tablet.”

“Very well, we proceed cautiously and approach slowly...”

Before Dong Yuan could conclude, two fiery-red figures suddenly leaped out.

They left behind mere streaks of fluffy tails.

Dong Yuan stood stunned, taking a few steps forward in vain pursuit. He demanded sternly, “What's the meaning of this?”

“Apprehend the traitor!”

The two young foxes declared simultaneously, their expressions gravely serious.