Within My Sect, All Realms Unite-Chapter 38: Imperial Visit

As they entered the sect, Zhao Lingyue and Wang Haotian were both visibly shocked by the breathtaking beauty of their surroundings.

Even the density of spiritual energy within the sect was nearly on par with the imperial palace grounds, which made the contrast even more astonishing.

What shocked them even further was the fact that the land outside the sect was extremely spiritually barren, almost devoid of any usable qi.

This could only mean that the sect was protected by an extremely high-level formation capable of gathering and locking spiritual energy within its domain.

Seeing all of this, both Zhao Lingyue and Wang Haotian subconsciously swallowed, their expressions turning slightly more serious than before.

At that moment, only a single thought remained in Wang Haotian’s mind.

How could such a premier power have gone completely unnoticed by the empire until now?

Or... was this an external force from beyond Yangzhou that had quietly established itself here?

If that was truly the case, then this information alone would be enough to disturb His Majesty.

As they slowly ascended toward the grand hall, another question naturally formed within their minds.

"Sect Master... why does this place feel so empty despite its grandeur?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian chuckled softly, his expression calm and unbothered.

"We have only a few elders and disciples, Messenger Wang, and most of them are currently in closed-door cultivation."

Hearing this explanation, Wang Haotian let out a faint chuckle, nodding slightly as if he understood the reasoning behind it.

"It seems the Sect Master values quality over quantity."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian smiled faintly before speaking in a relaxed and natural tone.

"Why speak of quality when we have Her Highness Lingyue in our presence, who is known as the true phoenix of the Yangzhou region?"

Hearing this praise, Wang Haotian’s expression turned slightly proud, though a faint trace of gloom flickered within his eyes.

"Indeed... Her Highness has already been accepted as an inner disciple by a major sect within the Seven Upper Regions."

Hearing this, Han Leu’s expression changed instantly, shock clearly visible within his eyes as he processed the implications behind those words.

However, Lin Xiaotian remained completely calm, as he had already known about this matter beforehand.

What truly confused him was something else entirely.

How had they managed to discover her hidden physique?

Such a thing should have been nearly impossible, especially considering how well concealed her condition was.

As this thought crossed his mind, the structure of the world naturally surfaced within his understanding.

The continent was divided into vast hierarchical regions—thirty-six lower regions, eighteen middle regions, seven upper regions, and finally, the Central Heaven that stood above them all.

Even within such a vast and layered world, a physique like hers should not have been easily detected.

It seemed that her admission into that sect contained far more hidden secrets than what was revealed on the surface.

Just as he was thinking about this, he suddenly felt one of the Divine Weapon Souls within him stir briefly before falling silent once again.

Ever since Li Qingyun’s incident, he had been constantly focusing a portion of his divine sense on monitoring those mysterious weapon souls.

This sudden reaction, though brief, did not escape his attention in the slightest.

He looked toward Zhao Lingyue with a hint of astonishment flashing across his eyes. Then, almost immediately, a trace of undisguised greed appeared within his gaze.

Heaven truly is just and favors me sending such monstrous geniuses to my doorstep one after another.

However, just as quickly, a trace of hesitation surfaced within his thoughts.

If I want to obtain her, I will likely have to reveal a portion of my true strength to the imperial family... something I am not yet willing to expose.

Let us see how this unfolds.

Soon, they arrived at the grand hall, where the atmosphere turned more formal as everyone took their respective seats.

Lin Xiaotian sat at the main position, his expression calm and dignified, perfectly embodying the bearing of a sect master.

He glanced toward Wang Haotian and Zhao Lingyue before speaking in a polite yet steady tone. "May I know the reason for Her Highness and the Royal Messenger’s visit?"

Hearing this, Wang Haotian’s expression changed completely, his previously calm demeanor replaced by visible seriousness.

"Sect Master, are you aware of the Black Dragon phenomenon? According to the City Lord and several others I interrogated, this location is most likely where it occurred."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaotian inwardly sighed as Tianhe’s figure naturally appeared within his thoughts. Should I inform him that guests have come specifically to investigate him?

After a brief moment of hesitation, he silently dismissed the thought with a faint sigh. Alas... not yet.

On the surface, however, his expression remained perfectly composed, revealing just the right amount of controlled shock. "Was that phenomenon truly so significant that it even alerted the imperial palace?"

As he spoke, his tone carried a subtle tremor, as if recalling something deeply unsettling.

"I do not know what the others experienced... but when it occurred, it felt as though heaven and earth themselves were bleeding."

He paused briefly, his eyes narrowing slightly as if reliving the moment. "That dragon possessed such overwhelming majesty that I did not even dare to lift my head and look directly at it."

"If not for the sect’s protective formation, I might have already died under its pressure and the heavenly tribulation it brought with it."

He exhaled slowly, as if still shaken by the memory. "However, after it suffered serious injuries, someone appeared and took that beast away."

Hearing this, Wang Haotian frowned slightly, a trace of suspicion flickering within his eyes as he looked toward Lin Xiaotian. "Did you not notice anything else, Sect Master?"

Hearing this question, Lin Xiaotian shook his head calmly without the slightest hesitation.

"This is all that I witnessed personally, and if you still have doubts, you may verify it with the City Lord and the others present at that time."

Wang Haotian let out a soft sigh, his expression turning slightly troubled as if the situation had become more complicated than expected. "Alas... that is precisely the problem, Sect Master."

"This information leads us nowhere and, in fact, brings us to a complete dead end regarding our investigation."

He paused briefly before speaking again, his tone lowering slightly as a hint of pressure seeped into his words.

"If this continues, His Majesty the Emperor will not be very pleased with the outcome of this matter."