Beside Shen Luowan, a young woman in a purple dress leaned close to her ear and whispered.
Her gaze was calm, yet it held a strange glint.
Gazing at the mysterious sea of flowers in the distance, where Nether Qi swirled and black flowers bloomed, she remained silent for a moment before speaking softly: “No need to say more, let’s withdraw from the Dragon Vein Secret Realm first.”
Her tone was unhurried but extremely firm.
“Withdraw?” The young woman was startled, her eyes full of confusion.
But Shen Luowan did not elaborate much, merely flicked her sleeve lightly, turned around, and slowly walked back the way she came.
The reason she chose to leave was not because she truly feared that sea of flowers, but because she sensed a deeper abnormality.
Because of Jiang Ye and the Longevity Jiang Clan’s reactions.
For an Opportunity bestowed by Heaven like the Dragon Vein Secret Realm, if Jiang Ye truly wanted to contend for it, he would never withdraw so easily.
But now, Jiang Ye not only remained silent, but even outwardly acted as if he had completely left the Secret Realm, showing no intention of fighting.
This was not normal.
So, from the very beginning, Shen Luowan had doubts in her heart.
This Dragon Vein Secret Realm most likely contained some secrets.
It was just that she didn't know them.
The more abnormal things are, the more hidden dangers they often conceal.
She never prided herself on being exceptionally intelligent, but she knew one thing deeply.
If she couldn't see through it, then she must never rashly get involved.
The innate immortal liquid hadn’t appeared, but instead, an ominous nine nether underworld lotus had emerged. This didn't seem like good fortune at all, but rather like a trap.
Shen Luowan didn't plan to act recklessly. This level of trouble was clearly not something she could handle.
At this moment, another figure emerged from the crowd.
It was none other than the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty’s First Imperial Prince, Shen Gaomin.
He looked at Shen Luowan’s retreating figure, his eyes flickering, and quickly followed her.
“Luowan, are you leaving already? This is a crucial moment!” He frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of urgency.
There had always been overt and covert struggles between Shen Gaomin and Shen Luowan.
He knew very well that although he was born earlier and had a slight advantage in cultivation, he was always at a disadvantage when it came to intelligence.
When Shen Luowan first clashed with him, after several confrontations, he lost terribly, even shaking his position at one point.
So later, whatever she did, he would learn and do the same, fighting back directly in the same manner.
Although this method seemed somewhat simple, crude, and even brainless, the effect was surprisingly good.
It just still couldn't completely suppress this clever second sister, but it wasn't like before where he lost every time.
And now, the other party clearly wanted to leave here.
But facing the nine nether underworld lotus sea, such a unique Opportunity, even if it contained danger, how could he retreat directly like Shen Luowan?
Shen Luowan stopped, turned around, and looked at him, her eyes cold.
Shen Gaomin continued, “This Netherworld clearly hides a great secret. Why don’t you and I join forces and together activate our Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty’s secret technique? Perhaps we can…”
Before he could finish, Shen Luowan coldly interrupted him: “Big Brother, why do you keep testing me?”
Her voice was low and cold, devoid of any emotion, causing the surrounding subordinates to slightly tremble.
“I’ve been mentally exhausted lately, and I have no intention of competing with Big Brother for any ‘merit’.”
After speaking, she didn't spare him another glance, turning directly and walking away.
Only Shen Gaomin, his face ashen, remained standing, his fists clenched, his eyes holding a mix of anger and suspicion.
“This woman must have noticed some secret!” He gritted his teeth in a low voice, his gaze once again falling upon the Netherworld.
But the greed in his eyes grew even stronger… At this moment, Shen Luowan had already walked far away.
She sensed that no one was following her, and a faint smile unconsciously curled at the corner of her lips.
She knew it.
Her stubborn Big Brother, even if he discovered something was wrong, would eagerly want to take a gamble.
If he were to perish inside because of this, that would truly be for the best.
After speaking, Shen Luowan turned and left.
Even if she ultimately got nothing, as long as Shen Gaomin fell, she would have already won!
The trusted young woman beside her saw her expression change slightly and quickly said, “Princess, are we really leaving just like this? That nine nether underworld lotus is an extremely rare item, and this Opportunity right now…”
The other guards also showed unwillingness and confusion, clearly not understanding her choice.
Shen Luowan sighed softly, her gaze calmly sweeping over everyone.
“No need to overthink. The Netherworld is not a place just anyone can enter. Even if one truly manages to pluck a nine nether underworld lotus, they will likely pay a heavy price.”
“My withdrawal now is to let the Immortal Dynasty Old Ancestor make a decision. When we return then, we will naturally have our Opportunity.”
“If we can get ahead of others and seize the first batch of nine nether underworld lotus, it will already be a great achievement.”
Her tone was calm, but every word was like a knife.
It shocked everyone present, making them secretly admire her.
It turned out the Princess already had a plan!
However.
Shen Luowan would not tell them.
She would indeed go and report to the Old Ancestor, but she would never step foot into the Dragon Vein Secret Realm again.
Because she vaguely sensed.
As the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi weakened, the longer it went on, the Secret Realm rules that suppressed cultivation and limited combat power would eventually begin to loosen.
Even if she didn't notice, those old fellows outside would definitely discover it sooner or later.
Her early departure was to get ahead of everyone and send out the intelligence, so as to gain the first merit and win the Old Ancestor’s appreciation.
And what about her foolish Big Brother?
Let him contend, let him snatch, let him gamble for the Opportunity that doesn't belong to him.
If he could perish in the Secret Realm because of it, that would be for the best!
As for Shen Luowan.
She only needed to stand outside the situation, quietly waiting for the Immortal Dynasty’s Old Seniors to act. Afterward, if the Divine Firmament Immortal Dynasty truly obtained some Opportunity, all the credit would naturally fall on her.
And her foolish Big Brother?
This time, even if Shen Gaomin didn't die, just this difference in intellect would be immediately apparent to her Imperial Father.
The superiority and inferiority would be clear.
“Xiuling, send people to guard the Dragon Vein Secret Realm entrance. If anyone tries to leave, inform me immediately through secret techniques!”
Shen Luowan stood with her hands behind her back, her eyes indifferent, but her tone was extremely serious.
“Yes, Princess!” The young woman in the purple dress immediately accepted the order and left.
Her face was as serene as water. She turned and boarded the cloud boat, slowly moving away into the distance.
But in her heart, she already harbored a hidden smile.
She planned to delay for another two days before presenting the intelligence of the Netherworld to the Old Ancestor.
After all, her good Big Brother was currently trying to take risks for an Opportunity!
As a younger sister, she should give her Big Brother a little more time, shouldn't she?
Shen Luowan then thought of Jiang Ye again.
Compared to him, her Big Brother was truly vulnerable .
“As for the handsome and domineering Divine Son of the Jiang Clan…”
“In the future, you will only be able to cooperate with this Princess.”
“If I could marry him, this Princess wouldn’t feel wronged either.”
“Dragon Vein Secret Realm…”
“He definitely has his own plans, and it’s possible he’s in this Dragon Vein Secret Realm right now…”
