Published at 7th of March 2026 8:52 am

Chapter 5221: Discussion

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Hearing this, Patriarch Chen’s expression grew grave. After all, the twenty sent inside had been carefully selected by the clan. Though not as skilled as the main family’s members, they were certainly no weaklings. Yet now they claimed that had they not shattered their teleportation jade, they likely would have perished within.

This weighed heavily on his heart. If the secret realm was truly that perilous, he feared it would become difficult for his clan to send anyone in again. After a moment’s thought, he asked, "What did you encounter inside? Tell me."

"We were actually separated when we entered. A chilling aura permeated the air, and white mist obscured our vision. I was walking along when suddenly I sank into the ground. My feet felt as if they were being pulled deep into the earth—not like a swamp, but far more terrifying. Something beneath seemed to be tugging at my legs. The more I struggled, the deeper I sank. In the end, I had no choice but to crush the teleportation jade to escape." A man recounted as he shuddered.

"I was swallowed by a bizarre banana plant. It wrapped itself around me, trapping me inside, and it seemed intent on devouring me. So I had no choice but to..."

As the Chen family member spoke, others from the other clans asked questions.

"Where I was, the trees had all become spirits. They formed an array, trapping me within a forest of branches that lashed at me like whips. Every wound on my body was inflicted by those tree spirits. I tried burning them with fire, but one of the tree spirits opened its mouth and bit down on my arm, tearing it clean off."

A pale, barely breathing man spoke, supported by two guards. Even back in his clan’s territory, terror and horror still filled his eyes.

"That’s right. Those possessed trees—I couldn’t even cut through them with my sword."

Another man swallowed hard, took a deep breath, and added, "I entered a forest just like that. When I tried to cut through them with my sword, there was a faint metallic ringing sound. This place is too unnerving. I truly fear that if those of us who went in couldn’t crush the teleportation jade token and leave immediately, we’d all die inside."

Listening to their words, the Patriarch of the Xiao family wore a grave expression. Just as he was about to ask more, a guard hurriedly reported: "Patriarch, more people have emerged from the teleportation array."

Seeing this, he immediately quickened his pace to investigate. Arriving at the teleportation array, he saw several people covered in wounds. His voice was solemn as he asked, "How are you? Are you all all right?"

"Patriarch, they’re dead... Xiao Feng and Xiao Wen are dead..." a middle-aged man said, his expression filled with grief.

"Gah! How could this happen!" The Patriarch Xiao staggered back a step, his face etched with disbelief.

"Patriarch, this secret realm is too treacherous. Even with our strength, survival inside was nearly impossible," another man said gravely, looking at Patriarch Xiao. "My greatest concern now is the Young Master. We didn’t encounter him inside and have no idea his situation. If anything happened to him, I fear the main family..."

Hearing this, the Patriarch Xiao’s heart lurched. He immediately commanded, "Someone! Go immediately and summon the other family Patriarchs to discuss this!"

Because other families had also received injured members returning throughout the day, and some even brought back news of family members lost within the realm, upon hearing the Xiao family had sent for them to gather at the residence for consultation, they promptly went.

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