<h4>Chapter 1534: Chapter 1531: Clouds of Sorrow (3rd Update)</h4>


    At this moment, the entire ind is shrouded in gloom and misery.


    Because it has been a full ten days since everyone entered the underwater ruins.


    During this long period, nothing has been heard from the Divine Temple at the bottom of the sea.


    Everything seems frozen.


    And the already dpidated Divine Temple stands like a silent giant beast, swallowing everything, leaving only that gaping entrance, standing quietly there.


    All the factions left on the ind are unable to restrain their inner anxiety and have begun to stir.


    "What on earth is going on? Why has there been no news after such a long time?" The members of the Alchemist Alliance are agitated.


    "Yeah, could there be some sort of conspiracy?" The people from the Rampaging Evildoers speak with a grim tone.


    "Hmph, if anything happens to our boss, the Tower of Truth should prepare to apany him in burial!" This is what the Hunters Guild people are growling.


    All in all.


    The whole crowd is bing more and more morous with the passage of time.


    The people of the Treasure Seekers Guild look visibly upset.


    Because those who went in with their president Yan Zhong are all the elite from the guild.


    If anything happens to them, the loss would be immense.


    But the most anxious of all are still the people from the Auctioneers Alliance.


    Because Nn Zhongqin has already be the soul of the entire Auction Alliance, if anything were to happen to her, the originally stable bnce of interests would start to ripple again.


    In fact, even now, with Nn Zhongqin merely being out of contact, many people are already restive.


    For example... the group that has just stepped off the aircraft.


    At the forefront of this group is ady richly dressed and with a haughty demeanor.


    Closely following her is a young man.


    Judging by their looks, they appear to be mother and son.


    Upon seeing these people, the faces of everyone in the Auction Alliance immediately turned extremely unsightly.


    At this moment, the elegantdy has already approached the crowd.


    The head steward hesitated slightly but eventually lowered his head and said softly, "Second Madam!"


    Indeed.


    The people who arrived on the ind are the Second Madam of the Nn Family and her son, who is Nn Zhongqin’s half-brother, Nn Changlong.


    Seeing the Auction Alliance members looking as if bereaved, the Second Madam snorted coldly, then raised her eyes to the distant sea.


    "What? That sweet youngdy still hasn’t made any contact yet?"


    The Auction Alliance people stirred slightly, the head steward’s face looked ugly enough to drip water, "Still... still nothing!"


    "Haha! It’s already been ten days; if they coulde out, they already would have. I reckon my sister Zhongqin has already been buried in this ancient ruin!" said Nn Changlong with a look of schadenfreude.


    Hearing his tant sarcasm, many in the Auction Alliance showed angry expressions.


    The head steward also took a deep breath and said calmly, "Young Master Changlong, the youngdy risked herself to explore the ancient ruins, so I think you had better show some respect!"


    "What? You dare to lecture me? I am a member of the Nn Family, who do you think you are!" Nn Changlong said with a face full of malice.


    But his words only incited greater anger.


    Many from the Auction Alliance red at him in fury.


    Seeing this, the Second Madam’s face changed, then she switched to a different tone, gently chastising: "Dragon, what nonsense are you speaking, she is your sister after all!"


    Hearing this, Nn Changlong had no choice but to lower his head and remain silent.


    Next, the Second Madam spoke with a fake smile, "Actually, don’t misunderstand, Changlong and I are just worried about Zhongqin’s safety, but our Auction Alliance can’t wait here interminably, so how about this, I’ll apany everyone here for another three days!"


    "If, after three days, there is still no news from Zhongqin, then we should go back and arrange matters for the auction, leaving a few here to continue waiting, what do you think?"


    The words were polite, but their meaning was clear.


    Evidently, this Second Madam is here to try to seize control of the Auction Alliance while Nn Zhongqin is absent.


    But regrettably, without someone to preside over the situation, even in anger, there’s nothing to be done.


    After all, this Auction Alliance belongs to the Nn Family.


    Seeing everyone, including the head steward, bow their heads, a trace of joy shed in the Second Madam’s eyes.


    "Changlong, set up the tea and food we brought, everyone has been working hard these days, let’s have something to ease up first!"


    After speaking, someone brought over a chair, the Second Madam sat on it gracefully, and thus began waiting for Nn Zhongqin’s return.


    Seeing this scene, many in the Auction Alliance exchanged nces, seeing the worry in each other’s eyes.


    If... the youngdy really doesn’t return on time.


    Then the hard-established bnce of interests willpletely fall apart, throwing the Auction Alliance’s future into uncertainty once again.


    Just as the external atmosphere was bing increasingly tense.


    Inside the ruins’ Divine Temple, An Yan looked curiously at those standing in the hall, their faces nk.


    "Husband, what’s wrong with them? Why does everyone look like they’re asleep, yet different expressions sh across their faces from time to time?"


    Xue An smiled at her words, "They’re caught in a dream now!"


    "Dream?"


    "Yes, strictly speaking, it’s a Trial Illusion Realm. With the help of this secret technique, they can learn much of the lost civilization!"


    "Wouldn’t that take a long time then?"


    "Not necessarily, because the time in this illusion realm doesn’t sync with the outside. What seems like days to us can feel like years to them! And I estimate... they’re about to wake up!"


    Hearing this, An Yan showed a look of surprise.


    "Husband!"


    "Hmm? What’s up?"


    "Is there anything you don’t understand in this world?"


    Xue Anughed, reaching out to rub An Yan’s little head, "Yes!"


    "What?"


    "For example... the thoughts of you women!"


    "Pah! Slick talker!" An Yan spat, lightly punched Xue An.


    Xue Anughed heartily, but at that moment, Nn Zhongqin’s expression suddenly began to change rapidly, her eyelids twitching constantly, evidently about to wake up.


    "Is this girl the first one to wake up? Her talent is exceptional!" Xue An said with interest.


    At the same time.


    Nn Zhongqin slowly opened her eyes.


    Xue An walked over, smiled at her, "Wee back!"


    Nn Zhongqin looked at Xue An in a daze, a trace of confusion shing in her eyes.


    Because to her, immersed in the Trial Illusion Realm for a full ten years, upon waking, many memories were mixed together like a tangled skein, leaving her utterly bewildered.