239 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

### Chapter 239: Indeed, Xiao Mo Deserves to Die "What does the sect master mean by this?" Xiao Mo asked in puzzlement. "This matter is quite a long story," Roger replied, taking a sip of tea and letting out a sigh. "Three thousand years ago, there was a disturbance in the Forbidden Land of Bones, one of the four forbidden territories of the Western Region. Sect masters from various sects across the West led their elders and peak lords into the Forbidden Land of Bones to seek opportunities. "At that time, your grandmaster and my master also went. "Over a hundred sects entered the Forbidden Land of Bones, totaling more than four thousand people, including sect masters, elders, and monks. "Yet, only a little over a thousand managed to return. "The entire Western region's sects suffered heavy losses. "Those at the Nascent Soul and Jade Pupil stage lost their memories and couldn't recall what they encountered inside. "Even those at the Immortal and Ascension stages remembered everything, yet none would speak a word. Everyone unanimously remained silent and refused to share anything. "I asked my master, but he would only sigh and shake his head, saying nothing to me. "Your grandmaster entered the Forbidden Land of Bones during that fateful trip and disappeared without a trace—whether alive or dead, we do not know." Roger stroked his beard, gazing toward the sky with a nostalgic glint in his eyes. "After that, your master set off to look for any trace of your grandmaster. "At just two hundred years old at the time, your master was already a late-stage Jade Pupil cultivator, bold and passionate, captivating countless men. "I was one of them. "As luck would have it, my first encounter with your master wasn't exactly amiable. I haven’t been one with much interest in women, after all, none could defeat me. "Then I heard tales about your master—a sword-wielding woman in a red dress, nearly unbeatable in her realm. "I was a perfected Jade Pupil cultivator then and sought her out to understand this impertinent claim of invincibility. "We fought for three days and nights before she finally bested me. "I still remember, your master wore a red dress, her long hair flowing down with only a red ribbon tying it, akin to a woman's waist belt." "Ahem," Xiao Mo coughed to interrupt as the Black Dragon Sect's master indulged in the past. "Senior, please address the main issue." "Heh, my apologies," Roger straightened his expression and continued. "Back then, I always followed your master, hoping for a glance of favor, but she never took notice of me. "Once, I entered an ancient site with her and other cultivators. "In that site, your master was severely injured, but she found this." Roger pulled a scroll from his sleeve. "Your master handed this scroll to me; it’s a key to another secret realm. "In that site, I learned that the scroll led to the resting place of an ancient beast, Chaos. "Due to mistrust toward the Wan Dao Sect, and disinterest in Chaos, your lineage at Bloodworks Peak trusted only the blades in their hands. "So your master exchanged the scroll with me for a piece of Chaos Divine Iron from that secret realm. "I promised to trade with her. "And if Bloodworks Peak cultivators wish to enter the Chaos Secret Realm in the future, my consent is needed too." Listening to Roger, Xiao Mo furrowed his brow. "Why did my master mistrust the Wan Dao Sect?" "It's mainly because of the current sect master," Roger shook his head. "Xue Kui suspected that her master's mishap was tied to your Wan Dao Sect's present master." Xiao Mo knitted his brows tighter, contemplating deeply while clutching his cup. "Originally, I intended to store the scroll in a treasure vault, not interested in pursuing any opportunities in that perilous secret realm. Each time I used spiritual power to enter the Chaos Secret Realm through the scroll, I lost control instantly. "It’s a testament to the hazards inside. "However, recently, the scroll has shown signs of activating on its own." Roger placed the scroll leading to the Chaos Secret Realm on the table. "In two months, the scroll will likely open by itself. Meanwhile, the Beast Emperor Sect has caught wind of it." "Is there a traitor within the Black Dragon Sect?" Xiao Mo asked in confusion. "Certainly," Roger chuckled. "But that's normal. What sect can claim a united front? I have a good idea who that elder might be; I'll deal with him in due time." "So what's your intention, Senior?" Xiao Mo pressed on, believing Roger wasn't just chatting idly. "The Beast Emperor Sect won't abandon the chance to seize Chaos." Roger poured another cup of tea for Xiao Mo. "Regarding the Beast Emperor Sect, wouldn’t I know? Even if my Black Dragon Sect disciples defeated Chang Fen and Chen Yunxi, so what? "It’s useless; they still wouldn’t honor their words. "The bold claims from the other side left me no choice but to respond. Otherwise, the suffocating discontent within our sect could undermine morale and even haunt the paths of young cultivators. "As for war with another sect, while I am not afraid, it’d lead to severe losses for my Black Dragon Sect, perhaps even its destruction. "If the Black Dragon Sect falls in my hands, I'd be too ashamed to face the past sect masters!" Roger collected his sleeves, staring coldly at the horizon. "The Beast Emperor Sect craves Chaos? Fine! But only if they have the power to take it!" Thirty miles from the Black Dragon Sect. Hu Gu and Chen Yunxi returned to the Beast Emperor Sect's camp. Just as Hu Gu pondered over how to report to their Sect Master, a man appeared before him. "We greet the Sect Master!" Hu Gu and Chen Yunxi immediately bowed. "Mm," Tang Beifeng, the Beast Emperor Sect's master, nodded, his tone indifferent. "Chang Fen is dead?" "Yes, Sect Master," Hu Gu broke into a cold sweat. "Everything was going smoothly. Chang Fen was unstoppable, even the Black Dragon Sect’s eldest wasn’t his match. But unexpectedly." "Unexpectedly encountered that Xiao Mo?" Tang Beifeng interjected coldly. "Please forgive me, Sect Master!" Hu Gu cried, kneeling. "I'll ensure the Chaos Secret Realm key gets to you and avenge Chang Fen by killing Xiao Mo!" "Indeed, Xiao Mo deserves to die; this man is rather extraordinary. But as for the Chaos Secret Realm key, no need." Tang Beifeng dropped a letter at Hu Gu's feet. "Read it—intel from our Black Dragon Sect informant." Hu Gu hurriedly ripped open the letter, his expression shifting to surprise. "Sect Master, this." "Roger isn’t a fool after all," Tang Beifeng sneered. "He intends to host a 'Chaos Grand Ceremony,' inviting sects from across the Western Region to partake in the Chaos Secret Realm!" (End of chapter)