Chapter 464: Heaven's Secrets Are Unfair

When Lu Ye and his three companions rushed back to Two Realms City, the entire city had already entered a state of war preparedness. Numerous cultivators stood on every section of the city wall, ready for battle, and array masters were setting up various formations outside the city, preparing to face the approaching enemy.

This was the last stronghold for humanity in the Myriad Beasts Domain. If Two Realms City were to fall, there would be no more place for humans in the Myriad Beasts Domain, and this place would completely become the domain of those frenzied demonic beasts.

All surviving cultivators had already arrived at Two Realms City; those who hadn't made it were very likely unable to arrive.

Lu Ye and his companions had expended a great deal of energy in their previous battle, so they naturally needed to return to rest and recuperate first. Otherwise, participating in a battle in such a state would likely lead to them running out of strength.

However, when Lu Ye returned to the small courtyard with the three women, he was surprised to find more than a dozen unfamiliar cultivators gathered there!

Xia Qianqian and the others immediately became vigilant. It wasn't easy to have a place to stay in this crowded Two Realms City, and this was something Lu Ye had acquired by giving a large gift earlier. If someone had taken over their spot while they were away, it would be a huge loss.

Lu Ye thought for a moment, then stepped forward to greet them.

If he wasn't mistaken, these people should be his own.

As expected, upon seeing Lu Ye, who was covered in blood, an old man among the dozen immediately became red-eyed. He rushed forward, grabbed Lu Ye's shoulders with both hands, and excitedly exclaimed, "Young Master, are you alright?"

"Young Master!"

When Xia Qianqian and the others heard this address, they immediately understood where these people came from.

Only cultivators from the Myriad Beasts Sect would address Lu Ye as Young Master. The few of them hadn't expected that they would actually have a group of natural allies in this Mystic Realm!

Lu Ye, however, had thought of this; otherwise, he wouldn't have stepped forward on his own earlier.

Because when he first entered this Mystic Realm, the mission he received from Heavenly Mechanism was to take the jade thumb ring and flee to Two Realms City, and at the same time, secure a place for the remaining members of the Myriad Beasts Sect.

When the Myriad Beasts Sect was destroyed, the survivors scattered and fled. Lu Ye and his three companions were one group, and there must have been others who escaped.

Those waiting for them in the small courtyard at this time must all be people from the Myriad Beasts Sect who had fled here.

More than ten people, all in the Cloud River Realm, already represented a strong force in the Myriad Beasts Domain. Especially the old man speaking with Lu Ye and another old woman silently standing in the back; their strength seemed extraordinary, and it was highly probable they were both at the ninth layer of the Cloud River Realm.

"I'm fine!" Lu Ye shook his head.

The old man scrutinized Lu Ye from head to toe, only calming down after confirming he had no signs of injury. Then he angrily cursed, "That old fool Liu Wuzhai is going too far! Our Myriad Beasts Sect has just suffered such a great disaster, yet he makes the Young Master do such dangerous things. He clearly wants to see something happen to the Young Master, utterly without magnanimity, truly unworthy of being the Lord of Two Realms City!"

The Liu Wuzhai he referred to was the City Lord of Two Realms City. The old man was clearly very displeased with Two Realms City's decision to send Lu Ye, the Young Master, out to clear out demonic beasts.

After scolding the City Lord of Two Realms City, the old man then reprimanded Xia Qianqian and the others, "Are you all useless? How could you let the Young Master, with his precious body, put himself in such danger!"

Xia Qianqian and the others were speechless after being scolded. If they hadn't considered that the people in this Mystic Realm didn't know they were from Kyushu, they would have probably argued with the old man.

"What, you're not convinced after a few words?" The old man couldn't help but scold them again when he saw Xia Qianqian and the others seemed unconvinced. "Don't forget who raised you. If it weren't for the Myriad Beasts Sect, you would have died somewhere already."

"Alright, alright, Elder, please calm your anger," said the old woman, whom Lu Ye had somewhat noticed. "These young girls didn't mean to, but when one is under another's roof, one must bow one's head. It's only because we old folks arrived late, causing the Young Master to suffer." Saying this, she then told Xia Qianqian and the others, "You few, apologize to the Elder."

Xia Qianqian and the others all looked at Lu Ye, their gazes intense. Lu Ye immediately felt a prickling sensation on his back and quickly said, "Elder, let's just drop this. I was the one who took them out; it has nothing to do with them."

The Elder said with deep anguish, "Young Master, you cannot spoil these girls too much... Alas, our sect only has these few people left, and I don't want to be angry with you. But remember, in the future, you must not let the Young Master put himself in danger again."

Xia Qianqian and the others sullenly hummed in agreement.

The Elder's expression softened slightly, then he suddenly looked at Amber, who was squatting on Lu Ye's shoulder. His dim eyes gradually brightened. "Where did the Young Master find this little beast? May I have a look?"

Lu Ye tilted his head and gestured to Amber, who immediately jumped towards the Elder.

The Elder's eyes lit up, and he reached out to catch it. "So intelligent?" He examined Amber thoroughly for a long time before returning it. The Elder smiled, "The Young Master's luck is good. You managed to tame such an unusual beast not long after your true spirit beast died in battle. Congratulations, Young Master. This beast, in my opinion, seems to possess the bloodline of the Four Sacred Beasts. Although its strength is not high now, its potential is immense. If properly nurtured, its future achievements will be boundless."

Lu Ye was surprised, secretly thinking that this old man was indeed worthy of being from the Myriad Beasts Sect; his insight and experience were truly extraordinary. He could actually discern that Amber had the bloodline of the Four Sacred Beasts. He had only suspected this before, but now, after hearing the Elder's words, he became even more certain that Amber truly possessed the bloodline of the Four Sacred Beasts.

As for what the Elder meant by "true spirit beast"... Lu Ye naturally didn't understand.

According to Xia Qianqian, the Myriad Beasts Domain had genuinely existed, and everything they were experiencing now was something that had once happened there. It had merely been recreated by Heavenly Mechanism through unknown means, allowing them to enter and re-experience the past events of this realm.

If that was the case, then the Myriad Beasts Sect had also existed, and the Young Sect Master of Myriad Beasts Sect had also existed; only he had been replaced by Lu Ye. So Lu Ye naturally knew nothing about any "true spirit beast." And just now, if the old woman hadn't spoken, he wouldn't even have known that this old man was the Grand Elder of the Myriad Beasts Sect.

When he didn't understand, he asked. Lu Ye spoke, "Grand Elder, how can I make it my true spirit beast?"

The Grand Elder looked at Lu Ye in confusion. "Young Master, you don't remember? This was the most crucial aspect of the Beast Taming lineage; how could he forget?"

Lu Ye put on a sorrowful expression. "Having suddenly faced such a great calamity, my mind has been unsettled. For a while now, I've been in a daze and feel as though I've forgotten many things."

Xia Qianqian and the others, listening nearby, rolled their eyes repeatedly...

The Grand Elder couldn't help but sigh. "So that's how it is. The Young Master has suffered." Saying this, he rummaged through his storage bag and quickly pulled out a jade slip, handing it to Lu Ye. "This is our sect's Beast Seal technique, and also our sect's most core skill. Young Master, you must keep it safe!"

Lu Ye solemnly took it and nodded slightly. "Rest assured, Grand Elder."

Xia Qianqian and the others on the side stared wide-eyed. They never expected that Lu Ye would gain such a huge benefit from someone with just a few words. Although they didn't know exactly what the Beast Seal technique was, it was obvious that it must be related to beast taming.

In Kyushu, beast taming was not a major lineage, but in this Myriad Beasts Domain, it was the main one. Cultivators from the Myriad Beasts Domain were certainly more proficient in the art of beast taming than those from Kyushu, not to mention that this Beast Seal technique came from the strongest sect in the Myriad Beasts Domain.

If such a Beast Seal technique were to spread, it would definitely be sought after by beast taming cultivators and be extremely valuable!

This old man... they couldn't miss this opportunity!

Xia Qianqian's heart immediately stirred, and she spoke, "Grand Elder, we don't have any cultivation resources left!"

The Grand Elder, who had been kind and gentle towards Lu Ye, immediately glared angrily at Xia Qianqian. "Didn't the Sect Master give you a batch of spirit stones before you left? Don't tell me you've used them all up!"

"There was no such thing!" Xia Qianqian wailed inwardly. "What nonsense about a Sect Master, she hasn't even met one..."

The Grand Elder turned his head and continued to speak kindly to Lu Ye, "Young Master, where is your spirit beast bag?"

"What?"

"Alas!" The Grand Elder sighed. "Young Master, spirit beast bags are not easy to make. Our sect only has a dozen or so, and they are all passed down from our ancestors. You mustn't just lose them."

Saying this, he took a bag from his waist and handed it to Lu Ye, "Use mine for now."

Lu Ye dazedly took the so-called spirit beast bag, feeling momentarily lost.

Beside them, Xia Qianqian and the others were utterly envious!

Not to mention that Shen Xiaocao had never seen such a thing, even Xia Qianqian, who was at the ninth layer of the Cloud River Realm and had entered many Mystic Realms, had never seen anyone in a Mystic Realm being so good to someone.

She had originally thought that Lu Ye's identity as the Young Sect Master of Myriad Beasts Sect was just a nominal title, but now she realized that he could actually gain tangible benefits!

Why him?!

Why could a guy at the second layer of the Cloud River Realm gain so many benefits just by entering a Mystic Realm, while she, at the ninth layer of the Cloud River Realm, had to fight desperately...?

Just because he's a man?

Heavenly Mechanism is unfair!

Xia Qianqian wanted to cry.

The old woman spoke at this moment, "The Young Master has just returned from outside. Let him rest first."

The Grand Elder nodded. "Yes, Young Master, go and rest. We can talk after you've recovered."

"Then I'll go rest first," Lu Ye said, suddenly noticing several sharp gazes fixed on him. He quickly called out to Xia Qianqian and the others, "You all come too."

"Yes!" Xia Qianqian and the others quickly responded.

Lu Ye vaguely heard grinding teeth; he wondered if it was his imagination.

Inside the room, after closing the door, Lu Ye found a spot and sat down cross-legged. Then he saw three figures standing in a row in front of him, looking down at him, each person's gaze filled with strong disdain...

"It's Heavenly Mechanism's arrangement, I can't do anything about it!" Lu Ye tried to explain. "Didn't I bring you all in to rest together?"

"Share the loot!" Xia Qianqian gritted her teeth; she had been utterly aggrieved just now.

"How do we share?"

"You keep that so-called spirit beast bag," Xia Qianqian said, "but let me make a copy of the Beast Seal technique. Don't worry, I won't sell it. I have a senior brother who is from the beast-taming lineage; it might be useful to him!"

"I want one too!" Shen Xiaocao raised her hand.

Lan Ziyi remained silent, but her attitude was already very clear.