"This Worm Sect really is massive, isn't it?" Ye Shikai sat on a hillside, looking at the mountains covered in "colorful hues." Those were areas where the Worm Sect cultivated poisonous plants and flowers, confirming the old saying: the more beautiful and attractive something appears, the more dangerous it is. Among these flowers and grasses below, just one is enough to cost a life. However, seeing thousands of people busily picking poisonous plants, chatting and laughing, Ye Shikai felt an impulse to join them.

Looking at the Worm Sect disciples below, the oldest looked just over twenty, while the youngest was merely a child. But this is understandable, as Wuyan herself is just eighteen years old, so her disciples couldn't be much older.

"Who are you?" At that moment, a sharp female voice sounded. By the time Ye Shikai came to his senses, dozens of Worm Sect disciples had rushed over, surrounding him tightly.

Goodness, they're all cultivators! Ye Shikai was startled by this—such young children already practicing cultivation. This Worm Sect is truly "defying the heavens."

If they grow up, wouldn't the Worm Sect be even more powerful than the Netherworld Palace? At least, in terms of the number of cultivators, it seems so.

"Cough, cough, I'm a guest here." Ye Shikai naturally wasn't the type to provoke trouble, especially as a guest. His and Dugu Tianke's arrival was sudden; it was impossible for everyone in the Worm Sect to know. Their current hostility is quite normal.

"A guest? How come we don't know?" A girl dressed in white stepped out from the crowd, looking at Ye Shikai skeptically and with some hostility. Though Ye Shikai had identified himself, they still seemed disbelieving.

"I'm here to see your Sect Leader. We arrived in haste and just got here." Ye Shikai continued to explain. As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd exchanged looks, appearing puzzled, evidently not believing his words. Ye Shikai felt rather wronged—did he look like a bad person?

"I know your Sect Leader; her name is Wuyan. Surely you believe me now?" Ye Shikai said helplessly, resorting to mentioning Wuyan's name. But he failed to realize this was a mistake.

"How dare you speak the Sect Leader's name!" The leading girl suddenly appeared angry, drawing a dagger from her waist. The most terrifying thing was, her fellow disciples immediately followed suit, taking out their daggers and surrounding Ye Shikai.

Damn it.

Ye Shikai's heart felt darkened. Being treated as an intruder meant maximum interrogation, but mentioning Wuyan's name immediately provoked violence. What kind of brainwashing did Wuyan do to them? Here, Wuyan is practically a deified "local tyrant."

"Wait, wait, don't get excited! I'm just in a hurry. Now I can prove I'm truly a guest." Ye Shikai quickly waved his hand; he had no intention of fighting them.

"Speak the Sect Leader's name without mercy." The girl charged forward first, using her inner strength at incredible speed. But for a cultivation expert like Ye Shikai, this was nothing; he easily dodged.

"What, a cultivator! You dare claim not to be an intruder? Catch him!" The girl shouted loudly. Ye Shikai felt exasperated; if he didn't dodge, wouldn't he be stabbed to death? Only a fool wouldn't dodge.

"I'm really not an intruder; don't get excited!" Ye Shikai explained loudly, but it seemed futile. Dozens of disciples rushed forward. While none were top experts, their sheer numbers made it difficult. Ye Shikai couldn't resort to lethal moves, forcing him to dodge repeatedly. Worse, thousands of disciples picking poisonous plants below seemed to have noticed the commotion here, gathering around. Ye Shikai faced an increasing number of people.

"Water Element!" Ye Shikai shouted, retrieving the Water Element from his storage ring. In a stroke of genius, he used his inner strength to form an ice wall around him. The sharp ice spikes appeared fragile but were extremely hard, depending on the user's inner strength. The Water Element is one of Atlantis's four great treasures; its formed Ice Soul is like cold iron. The ice wall formed like a cage, enclosing Ye Shikai while others on the outside hacked and hit to no avail.

Suddenly, the sound of the ice wall being struck disappeared. Things outside seemed to quiet down considerably.

"Huh, what's going on?" Ye Shikai felt curious, but because of the ice wall, he couldn't see the outside scene and naturally had no idea what happened.

Bang.

Suddenly, one side of the ice wall blasted open a large hole. Ye Shikai was startled; what was going on?

"Do you plan to hide in there like a turtle?" A cold voice came from outside, shocking Ye Shikai. He knew the voice too well.

Wuyan.

Ye Shikai put away the Water Element; the ice wall disappeared. Outside stood Wuyan, and the disciples surrounded her respectfully with their heads bowed.

"Phew, you're finally here." Ye Shikai let out a long breath. "Hurry up and explain for me."

"Everyone, retreat and get back to your duties." Wuyan turned and addressed the disciples.

"Yes, Sect Leader."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

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"I must say, your people are so rough, confusing black and white, yet don't stop explaining anything," Ye Shikai complained to Wuyan repeatedly on the way back.

"You must know, in my Worm Sect, unfamiliar people seen by patrolling disciples can be killed on sight," Wuyan said coldly and cast a sidelong glance.

"Goodness, this rule was set by you, right? It's so barbaric," Ye Shikai commented.

"I think you should stay put these days; Master and I are preparing an antidote that'll take about two days. Just stay here and relax."

"What, are you putting me under house arrest again?"

"I said, in this Worm Sect, I have the final say. If you want to go out, that's up to you, but I won't come to rescue you." Wuyan maintained her foul temper. Naturally, Ye Shikai was displeased. Being stuck inside wasn't great, but he had his phone, making it a decent way to pass time and relax.

"Wait, hand over your phone." Suddenly, Wuyan turned around, extending a hand.

"Why should I give it to you?" Ye Shikai refused instinctively.

"The Worm Sect's location is hidden and secluded from the world. Using your phone might reveal it, and I won't let that happen."

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