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Chapter 573 - 0364 Inner Realm Penglai (4k)_2

Chapter 573: 0364 Inner Realm Penglai (4k)_2

"What’s wrong?"

"This young man went to Yun Meng Base City for a period, and upon returning, he’s become a Lamp Master. It carries an ambiguous meaning."

"Little Qin, you’re just overthinking... Someone like Lu Chenzhou, with such potential, is destined to be a Lamp Master to facilitate his future as a leader of civilization."

"Wei’s department, should we try to get rid of Lu? He is like a second Dragon King, growing too fast. If we leave him be, it might affect our future plans."

"Don’t you know Wang Changming’s temperament? Isn’t this looking for trouble?"

"Wang is secluded in the Candle Realm, who knows when he’ll come out."

"Anyway, let’s not act rashly. We could have Li Minghuang find a reason to test Lu Chenzhou. We shouldn’t stir trouble before the Transmission Array is fixed!"

...

Su City Dragon Martial.

Lu Chenzhou converted his gains from the tower into battle merit, reaching a balance of 400,000.

Over the past months, as a Lamp Master, he also handled some small cases, with 15 candle fires accumulated.

Considering this, exchanging for an Earth Grade Treasure isn’t too difficult.

On this day, in the practice room, he sat cross-legged, with his heart towards heaven.

In his Qi Sea, the last strand of golden Qi liquefied, merging into the slow-turning stream.

[Lu Wu Demonic Cleansing Scripture: Seventh Layer (1%)]

"Phew... It’s done, all True Qi has transformed into True Gang."

He spread open his palm, and with a thought, golden liquid permeated from his pores, painting his hand golden.

With a casual slap, the True Gang palm imprint on the alloy wall was deep, almost penetrating through.

"The energy of True Gang far surpasses that of True Qi."

He began to further refine the existing True Gang Power, gathering them into True Gang Stones.

...

Time passes unnoticed in cultivation.

The summer solstice arrived, heralding June.

The All Nations Martial Arts Competition was drawing near, as more young prodigies emerged.

Simultaneously, the Martial Arts Department compiled a list of the top 10,000 geniuses, along with their features and names, for Da Xia trialists to freely view.

This was mainly to make Da Xia’s geniuses aware of who was particularly dangerous.

If encountered during trials, precaution is advised, avoiding conflict when possible, prioritizing safety.

Currently, looking across the Three Thousand Worlds, the participants in the first trial might reach hundreds of thousands.

But ultimately, less than one percent will advance to the second trial, only ten thousand.

The Three Thousand Worlds are symbolic; the actual participating worlds might be more or fewer.

In conclusion, each world having dozens of advancements is considered good.

...

On this day.

Lu Chenzhou received an invitation from Yun Meng Base City.

[Brother Lu, recently you achieved great merit by slaying the little Demon King during the demon tide. Unfortunately, I’ve been busy managing affairs and haven’t had the chance to express gratitude. Brother Lu, if you have time, please visit Yun Meng Base City; my two younger sisters are also quite interested in you, hahaha—Cang Lang Hou·Li Minghuang]

"Grandmaster Li invites me for a visit?"

Li Minghuang is Yun Meng’s Garrison Commander; his gratitude to Lu Chenzhou is expected.

Yet, it seemed somewhat insincere given the delay.

Especially since Lu Chenzhou recalled Li Mingju’s inexplicable hostility, raising suspicion.

That day upon returning from Yun Meng City, he even asked his senior brother.

His senior brother’s evaluation of Li Minghuang was [a well-disciplined character, no notable misdeeds, but quite deep in scheming, not recommended for close association].

The Martial Arts World is inherently complex, even more so now.

Though preoccupied with cultivation, he gained insight into some Jiangnan alliances through sect gatherings and various news.

Su City, a burgeoning martial arts city, lacks major families, represented only by the Cold Mountain Elder and his master.

Magic City, needless to say, features the Yang Family with supreme authority; it’s a peak family he isn’t familiar with.

Hang City has Hidden Sword Manor and the Ye Family, a Heavenly King family, deeply rooted.

Then there’s the Yu Hang Qin Family, with family head Qin Hui as a Great Grandmaster and four grandmasters including the prodigy Qin Xiao, a prominent household during the Spirit Dynasty.

According to some recent gossip from his senior brother, Qin Hui had some grudges with their master long ago.

Interestingly, Li Minghuang is Qin Hui’s true inheritor.

Later, upon reflection, Lu Chenzhou surmised the weak animosity from Li’s three sisters might stem from these old tales.

Where there are people, there are rivalries and resentment.

This is all quite normal.

He felt that since they weren’t part of the same circle, deep involvement was unnecessary, especially amidst the current chaotic situation.

Thus, he politely declined Grandmaster Li’s invitation in his reply, citing his preoccupation with preparing for the competition.

Soon after, Li Minghuang replied saying there’s no rush, suggesting a meeting after the All Nations Martial Arts Competition. He planned to hold a little exchange match among geniuses, named [Yun Meng Lake Fall Hunt Conference], while diminishing the arrogance of the demons, rewarding the fall hunt’s winner with a Xuan Grade Treasure out of his pocket.

Unsure of the underlying implications, Lu Chenzhou called upon his senior brother and senior sister.

Upon hearing, Wang Xian frowned: "What does this Li Minghuang intend?"

Lin Xia laughed: "I reckon he sees the boundless potential in our junior brother, aiming to build rapport early. Many grandmaster friends of mine want to meet our junior brother through me lately."

Wang Xian: "That makes sense... Though I don’t like the Qin old man’s faction, I suggest junior brother not to go."

Lin Xia: "A mere Xuan Grade Treasure? Who cares, don’t go. The geniuses he’s inviting aren’t on your level, no need to lower your status."

Lu Chenzhou asked: "Senior brother, how deep was our master’s feud with Qin Hui back then?"

Wang Xian looked at Lin Xia: "You should ask senior sister; she knows the details."

Lin Xia pondered for a moment, then replied sternly: "It’s a long story..."

After a somewhat cliché story of "young lovers torn apart by a traditional martial arts family due to incompatible statuses."

Lu Chenzhou and Wang Xian exchanged looks: "Master has such a scandalous past? I honestly thought it was just ideological differences."

Lin Xia hastily said: "You two must never spread this; otherwise, Master will surely know it was me who told, and I’ll be doomed!"

Lu Chenzhou: "No wonder Master never sought a partner afterwards, probably because he hasn’t resolved his inner conflict."

Wang Xian: "That makes the Qin old man even more detestable for adhering to outdated traditions."

Understanding this feud made Lu Chenzhou even less fond of the Qin faction.

Although it’s not a major issue, given they offended his master, it’s a matter of principle.

He resumed his cultivation and, three days later, all True Gang Power in his body solidified into True Gang Stones, totaling over 1,000 pieces.

The next step in refining new True Gang Stones requires cultivating the "Lu Wu Demonic Cleansing Scripture" to amplify the True Gang Power.

In a thought, he entered the Inner Scenery Land.

In the east of the world, Penglai Mountain emerged, suspended in the void, shrouded in clouds and mist, with waterfalls cascading like the legendary dwelling of immortals.

"Not bad, increasingly resembles a complete world."

Subtly, he gained deeper insight into the World Dao.

That night, he sat cross-legged, entered meditation, aiming for the Heart Sutra Sixth Layer.

...

Meanwhile.

Yun Meng Base City.

Li Minghuang looked at the reply, narrowed his eyes, then laughed self-deprecatingly:

"This little prodigy really doesn’t give face, alright then."

Beside him, his elder brother Qin Xiao sneered:

"Just like his master, seemingly amiable, yet brimming with arrogance inside, looking down on others."

"I guess he might know about the old grievance between Master and Heavenly King Wang by now."

"If that’s all, then it’s fine... Fear is he discovered something in Yun Meng City, wanting to distance himself from us."

"Impossible, everything is fine on my end."

"Regardless, we must prepare for the worst."

"What are you planning? You’re not considering taking action, are you?"

"No, I won’t harm fellow countrymen, especially since Heavenly King Wei has given orders."

With that, Qin Xiao left Yun Meng Base City, disappearing into the wilderness.

Li Minghuang watched his brother’s silhouette with contemplative thoughts.

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