The Sect Leader Yue of the Thousand Poisons Sect saw that the people from the Three Saints Palace were actually speaking up for outsiders. She couldn't help but curse her. "Hmph! Le Yan'er, you shameless vixen! You can't walk when you see a man. Haven't the hundreds of male consorts in your Harmonious Union Palace served you well enough?"
Before Sect Leader Yue could finish her scolding, the person called a vixen turned and kicked her. Sect Leader Yue was sent flying and hung on a tree branch.
Then, Le Yan'er waved her jade-like hands in the air a few times, and an invisible palm struck the side of the large tree. Several bloody marks immediately appeared on Sect Leader Yue's face. Red smoke began to emit from the wounds, and they started to rot.
After kicking, Le Yan'er lightly flicked her clothes. As her sleeves fluttered, her exquisite figure was even more alluringly revealed. "Hmph~ Am I someone like you, a mere sect leader, who can insult me as you please? Your sect leader has been absent from the No Man's Land for a long time. Perhaps you don't know that your Thousand Poisons Sect's people are becoming more and more undisciplined?"
Seeing their sect leader being bullied, the people from the Thousand Poisons Sect were helpless. Their protectors and sect leader were not present, and they were no match for that vixen. They could only swallow their anger and rescue Sect Leader Yue first.
The bystanders watched this exchange with unsurprised expressions. Su Muqing and her companions, however, were a bit bewildered. Why did they start fighting so suddenly?
After dealing with the people from the Thousand Poisons Sect, Le Yan'er resumed her seductive demeanor. She turned and said to Lu Yuzhi and the others, "It's getting late, and the roads in the No Man's Land are rough and difficult. If you don't mind, perhaps you could rest for a while at my Three Saints Palace. That way, I can fulfill my duties as a host."
At this moment, another man from the crowd stepped forward. "Once you enter your Harmonious Union Palace, I'm afraid they won't be able to leave even if they want to, right? If you don't mind, perhaps you could stop by my Carefree Valley for a while. I will certainly treat you to good food and drinks."
"Carefree Hermit, these are my invited guests. What is the meaning of your actions?" Le Yan'er's face darkened immediately when she saw someone trying to snatch her guests.
Carefree Hermit looked at the sullen woman and paid her no mind. "Hmph! You invite them? Have they agreed to your invitation?"
The man holding the fan saw that the people from the Three Saints Palace and Carefree Valley were arguing over the group, and his face immediately showed displeasure. "They injured the Saintess of the Thousand Poisons Sect, which is disrespecting our No Man's Land. And you still want to recruit them? Hmph! Utterly ignorant!"
Seeing that the people from the Blood Robe Sect had come out to speak up for them, the Thousand Poisons Sect members immediately felt emboldened. "Yes! You injured our Saintess, and you must atone with your lives."
Su Muqing glanced back at Lu Yuzhi and the others behind her. What did these people mean? Weren't they here to seek revenge? Why were they suddenly trying to recruit them?
"The Heavenly Mystery Elder has arrived..."
Just as the various parties were in a heated dispute, a large group of people arrived from another direction.
The old man walking at the front had white hair and beard, giving him an appearance of an immortal. He held a whisk in his hand, but he didn't look like a Taoist priest.
The Heavenly Mystery Elder walked forward and flicked his whisk. "My young friends, the Saintess of the Thousand Poisons Sect is currently recuperating in my Boundless Gate. I can only invite you to my sect to resolve this matter."
Su Muqing looked up at the elder. "Are the rules of your No Man's Land like this? We were merely passing through, and without even saying a few words, she attacked us. We truly did not lie. The serious injuries on her were not caused by us."
The Heavenly Mystery Elder smiled, appearing like a recluse from the world. "My young friend, please don't be anxious. Let's clarify the situation face-to-face. If it turns out that the Poisonous Lady was in the wrong, then it's a matter between you and your Thousand Poisons Sect. The other sects in our No Man's Land will not get involved. However, if it is proven that you used your status as newcomers to cause trouble in the No Man's Land, we will not stand idly by."
Su Cuiping whispered to Su Muqing, "He's not planning to capture us and prevent us from leaving once we go to that Boundless Gate, is he?"
Although Su Cuiping spoke softly, everyone present was a martial arts master with excellent hearing. They naturally heard her words clearly.
The Heavenly Mystery Elder not only did not get angry upon hearing Su Cuiping's words, but he burst into laughter. "Hahaha! Young lady, you need not worry. I, the Heavenly Mystery Elder, always keep my word."
Su Muqing turned to look at Lu Yuzhi. She saw him nod slightly, suggesting he found the old man's words trustworthy.
Therefore, she said to the Heavenly Mystery Elder, "Alright! Since you've said so, I'll trust you this once. We'll go with you! If they are willing to resolve this peacefully, then we'll talk. But if anyone tries to play any tricks behind our backs, I will let them know that we are not to be trifled with."
After delivering this fierce remark, Su Muqing flipped her palm, and a gust of wind swept out, cleaving the large tree in half. She then hurled a powerful thunderous blow, shattering the broken tree limbs into pieces.
Witnessing her display of skill, everyone couldn't help but be amazed! Hearing the young lady's voice, she didn't sound very old. How could she possess such profound inner strength? Could she be another demoness who practiced demonic arts like the Poisonous Lady?
Su Muqing clapped her hands, and then the group slowly walked towards the Heavenly Mystery Elder.
"Hahahaha! Young friend, your power is truly profound. This old man is deeply impressed. Esteemed guests, please..." Seeing Su Muqing's actions, the Heavenly Mystery Elder burst into laughter. His gaze towards her was filled with admiration and excitement.
He then bowed, inviting her to step forward and walk alongside him. The people from other sects also took the opportunity to follow behind them, heading towards the Boundless Gate.
As they walked through the dense forest, Su Muqing and her companions remained constantly vigilant. As they walked, the wild grass grew thicker and thicker. It seemed there was no path ahead, yet the Heavenly Mystery Elder showed no intention of stopping.
When they reached a row of large trees, the Heavenly Mystery Elder swung his whisk up, down, left, and right. Soon, a rumbling sound came from ahead, and the scene before them changed dramatically.
Behind the trees lay vast expanses of mist. As they stepped into it, they were instantly enveloped by the dense fog, making it impossible to see their surroundings.
Su Muqing instinctively grabbed the people on her left and right. Lu Yuzhi and the others also began to grab those beside them to prevent them from being separated by the thick fog.
"My young friends, fear not." After saying this, the Heavenly Mystery Elder waved his whisk again. The dense fog around them gradually dissipated somewhat, revealing a bottomless abyss stretching endlessly.
The abyss below was pitch black. When a slight breeze blew, the sound it made resembled weeping or screaming from the bottom of the cliff.
In the middle of the abyss was a wooden bridge. It was called a wooden bridge, but to Su Muqing and her companions, it looked like a very long wooden plank. This was because the widest part of the entire bridge was likely less than thirty centimeters.
Such a long and narrow bridge, with an unseen abyss below, and only half of it visible with the other half still obscured by mist. It was likely that those without considerable skill would not be able to cross.