## Chapter 1852 — Reassurance
Silence filled the Main Hall.
The storm clouds outside continued to gather.
A cold wind swept across the Heaven Cutter Sect.
Everyone's expressions remained tense.
Yang Lin slowly rose from his seat.
His movements were unhurried.
His face remained calm.
Looking at everyone, he smiled faintly.
"Everyone."
"Calm down."
"I'm here."
"There is no need to worry."
"An Ancient Ghost..."
"...cannot harm any one of you."
His steady voice instantly eased the oppressive atmosphere.
Xue Yao looked at him quietly.
The worry in her beautiful eyes slowly faded.
A faint smile appeared on her face.
"...I knew you would say that."
Liao Yu immediately smiled brightly.
She hugged Xiao Rui's arm happily.
"Hehe."
"I knew Yang Lin wouldn't be afraid."
Lui Yi let out a long breath.
The tension on his face disappeared.
"With Sect Master here..."
"...I suddenly don't feel nervous anymore."
Zhao Feng looked at Yang Lin before smiling bitterly.
"Our Sect Master really is different."
"He treats terrifying things as though they're ordinary."
Gu Tian laughed helplessly.
"At this point..."
"...I'm not even surprised anymore."
Xiao Rui gently nodded.
"My heart was pounding just now..."
"But now..."
"I feel much safer."
FeiFei patted her chest.
"You nearly frightened all of us."
Su Qinglan smiled gracefully.
"Yang Lin has always been like this."
"The more dangerous the situation..."
"...the calmer he becomes."
Daji's fox ears twitched.
"Hehe."
"That's exactly why following him is never boring."
Han Chen silently folded her arms.
Her sharp eyes remained fixed on Yang Lin.
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## Chapter 1853 — Hidden Within the Ancient Forest
Shuiluo Sha slowly closed her eyes.
An immense divine sense silently spread across the Inner Upper World.
It swept over countless mountains...
Ancient rivers...
Endless valleys...
Until it finally reached—
The Central Ancient Forest.
The Main Hall remained completely silent.
Moments later—
Shuiluo Sha slowly opened her eyes.
"I found them."
Everyone immediately turned toward her.
She calmly continued,
"That Ancient Ghost..."
"...is not particularly strong."
"She is only at..."
"...Immortal Sovereign Third Stage Peak."
Everyone blinked in surprise.
Shuiluo Sha continued.
"However..."
"...she is seriously wounded."
"There are also several other Ancient Ghosts."
"Some are women."
"Some are men."
"They are all hiding throughout the Central Ancient Forest."
"They all possess cultivation..."
"...at Immortal Sovereign Third Stage Peak."
The atmosphere instantly became heavy once again.
FeiFei's eyes widened.
"There are several?"
Su Qinglan's expression gradually became serious.
"So..."
"It isn't just one."
Xiao Rui instinctively stepped closer to Liao Yu.
"So many powerful Ancient ghosts..."
Zhao Feng frowned deeply.
"No wonder nobody dares approach that place."
Gu Tian slowly nodded.
"This explains why the forest has remained forbidden for countless years."
Qin Mo scratched his cheek.
"This is becoming more troublesome than I imagined."
Shen Rui sighed.
"So they're all hiding..."
Bai Yao quietly crossed her arms.
"It seems this matter won't be simple."
Daji smiled with growing curiosity.
"Now this is getting interesting."
Even Xue Yao's beautiful brows furrowed slightly.
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## Chapter 1854 — Su Liyulu's Confidence
Yang Lin calmly looked toward Su Liyulu.
"Su Liyulu."
"If it were only one Ancient Ghost..."
"...could you deal with it?"
Everyone's eyes immediately fell upon her.
Su Liyulu remained calm.
She nodded.
"Yes."
"I can."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"But..."
"If there are many..."
"...then it will become troublesome."
Yang Lin smiled faintly.
"I understand."
Everyone silently waited for his next decision.
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## Chapter 1855 — Setting Out
Yang Lin stood from his seat.
His robes fluttered gently.
"Everyone."
"Let's go."
"We're heading toward the Ancient Forest."
Without hesitation—
everyone rose from their seats.
The entire group followed Yang Lin outside the Main Hall.
The sky above had completely darkened.
Grey storm clouds covered the heavens.
Cold winds howled across the mountains.
It felt as though rain could fall at any moment.
Su Qinglan looked toward Yang Lin.
"Yang Lin..."
"Are we really entering the Ancient Forest?"
Yang Lin gently shook his head.
"Not exactly."
"I'll go."
"Shuiluo Sha..."
"...will remain at Heaven Cutter Sect."
He then looked toward Qin Mo and Shen Rui.
"Qin Mo."
"Shen Rui."
"You two are coming."
The two immediately cupped their fists.
Their expressions became serious.
"We understand, Sect Master."
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## Chapter 1856 — Volunteers
Before Yang Lin could continue—
Zhao Feng stepped forward.
"Yang Lin."
"I want to come."
Gu Tian also spoke.
"So do I."
Liao Yu quickly raised both hands.
"Me too!"
Xiao Rui nodded immediately.
"I'm coming as well."
FeiFei quickly interrupted.
"But it's dangerous!"
Yang Lin smiled.
"Exactly."
"Which is why..."
"...you all will stay."
He looked toward Zhao Feng and Gu Tian.
"You two senior brothers stay as well."
Zhao Feng sighed helplessly.
"...Understood."
Gu Tian smiled bitterly.
"I wanted to help."
Liao Yu puffed her cheeks.
"I wanted to go too..."
Xiao Rui lowered her head.
"...Alright."
FeiFei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Qinglan smiled gently.
"Please be careful."
Yang Lin then looked toward two others.
"Lui Yi."
"Cui Ye."
"You two are coming with me."
Both immediately nodded.
Their expressions became determined.
"As you command."
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## Chapter 1857 — Departure
Su Liyulu stepped forward.
"Shall we leave now?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"Alright."
He looked toward those remaining.
"Shuiluo Sha."
"Liao Yu."
"Bai Yao."
"Yue Bingxin."
"Han Chen."
"Ning Mei."
"Zhao Feng."
"Gu Tian."
"Take care of Heaven Cutter Sect."
Everyone respectfully nodded.
"We will."
Moments later—
Yang Lin led the group into the stormy sky.
Following behind him were—
Xue Yao.
Su Liyulu.
Qin Mo.
Shen Rui.
Cui Ye.
Lui Yi.
Within moments—
their figures disappeared into the distant clouds.
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## Chapter 1858 — Along the Way
The group flew swiftly across the endless sky.
Below them—
countless cultivation sects stretched across the mountains.
Qin Mo suddenly pointed downward.
"Yang Lin."
"Look."
"So many sects have gathered."
Far below—
numerous flying ships surrounded the magnificent **Heavenly Azure Emperor Sect**.
The enormous sect stood proudly upon towering mountains.
It was approximately one hundred and fifty thousand li away from Heaven Cutter Sect.
Yang Lin nodded calmly.
"Yeah."
Shen Rui looked downward.
"Should we go down and take a look?"
Su Liyulu gently shook her head.
"No."
"We shouldn't attract unnecessary attention."
Cui Ye nodded.
"I agree."
"Our destination isn't there."
Lui Yi looked toward Yang Lin.
"How far is the Ancient Forest?"
Yang Lin calmly answered.
"Seven hundred thousand li from Heaven Cutter Sect."
Lui Yi blinked.
"So far..."
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## Chapter 1859 — The Destroyed Sect
Several seconds later—
The group slowly descended.
Yang Lin stopped.
"We're here."
Everyone looked around.
Collapsed palaces.
Broken walls.
Shattered statues.
The once magnificent sect had become ruins.
Not a single living disciple remained.
Yang Lin calmly spoke.
"This is the sect mentioned in the report."
Everyone quietly looked toward him.
Xue Yao's expression became solemn.
Su Liyulu silently observed every ruined building.
Cui Ye frowned deeply.
Lui Yi clenched her fists.
Qin Mo slowly put away his usual smile.
Shen Rui carefully observed the surroundings.
Yang Lin continued.
"This sect..."
"...the Crimson Cloud Sect..."
"...has been completely destroyed."
"It is only one hundred li away..."
"...from the Central Ancient Forest."
Silence filled the ruins.
Yang Lin calmly said,
"We'll remain here tonight."
"We'll observe."
"Let's see..."
"...what the Ancient Ghosts intend to do."
Xue Yao quietly nodded.
Her gaze remained fixed upon the distant Ancient Forest.
Cui Ye became fully alert.
Lui Yi carefully watched every direction.
Qin Mo smiled nervously.
"I doubt tonight will be peaceful."
Shen Rui nodded.
"I feel the same."
Su Liyulu calmly stood beside Yang Lin.
"I'll remain vigilant."
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## Chapter 1860 — Waiting for the Night
Darkness slowly descended.
The ruined Crimson Cloud Sect became eerily silent.
Only the sound of the cold wind echoed through the broken training grounds.
The moon remained hidden behind thick storm clouds.
Yang Lin calmly walked toward the center of the ruined training arena.
With a gentle wave of his sleeve—
Seven elegant wooden chairs appeared.
One after another.
One for Yang Lin.
One for Xue Yao.
One for Su Liyulu.
One for Qin Mo.
One for Shen Rui.
One for Cui Ye.
One for Lui Yi.
Everyone stared at the chairs.
Qin Mo blinked.
"...Yang Lin..."
"...you even prepared seats?"
Shen Rui laughed.
"I didn't expect this."
Cui Ye smiled helplessly.
"At least we won't be standing all night."
Lui Yi chuckled softly.
"Our Sect Master really thinks of everything."
Su Liyulu gracefully sat down.
Her posture remained elegant despite the ruined surroundings.
Xue Yao quietly sat beside Yang Lin.
Her beautiful eyes never left the direction of the Ancient Forest.
Qin Mo and Shen Rui also took their seats.
Cui Ye and Liu Yi sat down as well.
Yang Lin leaned back calmly.
His eyes rested upon the endless darkness beyond the ruined sect.
No one spoke another word.
The seven quietly waited beneath the storm-filled sky...
For the Ancient Ghosts to reveal themselves.