The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1064

Chapter 1064: Chapter 1061: One Condition Chapter 1064: Chapter 1061: One Condition Outside the Cave Mansion.

As Chen Shi Yuan and Qin Guan fell into silence, the white mist surrounding the Cave Mansion receded to both sides, revealing a passageway, and at the same time, a man's voice rang out:

“I do not know which Daoist friend has graced us with their presence, I, Shen Luo, have failed to greet you from afar, please forgive my oversight.”

With the corners of his mouth slightly raised, Chen Shi Yuan didn't even glance at Qin Guan and strode into the passageway of the Cave Mansion.

Qin Guan did not stay outside either, stepping forward to follow.

The two quickly arrived at the main hall of the Cave Mansion, where Shen Luo had already been waiting, and three cups of spiritual tea were also placed on the table.

“May I know the esteemed name of the Daoist friend? My humble abode is not well prepared, and I apologize for any inadequacies. Please have a seat.” Shen Luo gave Chen Shi Yuan a look and made a gesture of invitation.

“If I'm not mistaken, you're Shen Luo, aren't you? Pavilion Master Qin has already introduced you to me just now, having cultivated to the Mahayana Middle Stage within less than two hundred years; Truly, Brother Shen is a genius blessed by the heavens.” Chen Shi Yuan didn't answer Shen Luo's question, instead, he chuckled.

“Junior Brother Shen, this is Elder Chen Shi Yuan from Little Straw Mountain.” Qin Guan introduced from the side.

“Little Straw Mountain!” Shen Luo's gaze flickered momentarily.

He had long admired this sect.

“So Brother Chen is a monk from the esteemed Little Straw Mountain. I apologize for my lack of courtesy. May I know what important matter brings Brother Chen to my Spring and Autumn Pavilion?” Shen Luo quickly regained his composure and asked with a bow.

Being a member of the upper echelons of Little Straw Mountain, Chen Shi Yuan had been traveling and meeting various branches. At every branch he visited, all would receive him with the utmost reverence and trepidation. Seeing Shen Luo's calm demeanor, as though he wasn't particularly concerned, Chen Shi Yuan felt a twinge of displeasure.

Of course, some of this unpleasantness stemmed from Pavilion Master Qin's rejection, which had sparked some animosity towards the Spring and Autumn Pavilion in Chen Shi Yuan.

“I have been tasked by my sect to investigate the situation of some scattered branches. During my recent visit to Dengzhou, I heard about the incident of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion killing Xuanyin Daoist of Tianyin Gate, so I came to take a look,” said Chen Shi Yuan indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo's brow furrowed.

Had the matter of the Ghost General killing a Tianyin Gate cultivator been exposed so quickly?

He looked towards Qin Ming, who nodded in confirmation, and Shen Luo's expression darkened immediately. Just then, he heard the Ghost General's voice in his ear:

“Master, it's my fault; I've brought this trouble upon you.”

Shen Luo snorted coldly and did not respond to the Ghost General in the Qiankun Bag.

If he were still alone, killing another sect's cultivator wouldn't matter much, but now that he had the Spring and Autumn Pavilion to consider, a lot more had to be taken into account.

“Although Tianyin Gate is powerful, the branches of Little Straw Mountain are not so easily bullied,” said Chen Shi Yuan with a light laugh, having noticed the change in expression of Shen Luo and Qin Guan.

“Is Brother Chen's visit this time to reconcile the Spring and Autumn Pavilion with Little Straw Mountain?” Shen Luo inquired upon hearing Chen Shi Yuan's words.

He was also aware of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion's long-held wish to return to Little Straw Mountain. If it could truly be realized, it would not only fulfill the aspirations of generations of ancestors from the Spring and Autumn Pavilion but also provide shelter for people like Qin Guan with the support of Little Straw Mountain.

“It is not difficult to welcome the Spring and Autumn Pavilion back into Little Straw Mountain. However, since you've attracted the attention of Tianyin Gate, it would not be easy to obtain special protection from the Little Straw Mountain Sect Leader,” said Chen Shi Yuan, picking up the cup of spiritual tea and taking a sip, implying much with his words.

“Whatever requirements Brother Chen might have, please feel free to state them,” Shen Luo said with a bow, clearly understanding the other party's implication.

“It's not about demands. Little Straw Mountain has a matter that urgently needs handling. Coincidentally, it's inconvenient for anyone within the sect to attend to it. If Brother Shen could lend a hand, whether it be to formally recognize the Spring and Autumn Pavilion or to shield it from the threats of Tianyin Gate, both would be effortlessly achieved,” Chen Shi Yuan said, putting down the tea cup with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Qin Guan wanted to say something but hesitated.

Shen Luo noticed the expression on Qin Guan's face, and his eyes flickered. He turned to Chen Shi Yuan and said earnestly,

“May I know what the matter is? If I can be of help, I certainly won't refuse.”

“Has Friend Shen heard about the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference that is about to take place in Chang'an City?” Chen Shi Yuan asked.

“I've heard a bit about it, but I don't know the details. Please enlighten me, Brother Chen,” said Shen Luo, somewhat surprised.

“The Three Realms Martial Arts Conference is a competition jointly held by various sects of the human, demon, and immortal realms. Sects from each faction send representatives to participate. It is an extremely grand event, and the person who ultimately wins will not only receive rich rewards, but their sect will also gain the collective support of the Three Realms. Even a small sect can become one of the great sects of the Three Realms overnight,” explained Chen Shi Yuan leisurely.

“The final reward is that substantial!” Shen Luo was a bit startled.

Setting aside the prizes won by the individual, the support gained by their sect from the Three Realms was no small matter.

“After the disaster of demons, many sects have suffered greatly. Holding the Martial Assembly is also a way to quickly revive the Three Realms and recover from the disasters caused by the demons,” explained Chen Shi Yuan.

“I see,” Shen Luo nodded.

“Although the rewards of the Martial Assembly are substantial, the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference is also quite brutal. The participants not only compete to determine the victors but also to divide life and death, unlike ordinary events,” Chen Shi Yuan then said.

“Both victors and life and death are decided!” Shen Luo frowned.

“We cultivators have long put life and death behind us; this is nothing. Compared to the rewards of the Martial Assembly, the lives of one or two individuals are trivial. Furthermore, some sects with grievances can take this opportunity to settle scores, seek revenge for hatred, and settle debts for grudges. It's also a kind of innovation,” Chen Shi Yuan said with a smile.

Shen Luo did not speak, standing silently to the side.

“During the Martial Assembly, people from the Three Realms can watch the entire process through the Suspended Sky Mirror, made by Tianji City. It's considered quite the spectacle,” continued Chen Shi Yuan with a smile, as he seemed not to notice Shen Luo's expression.

“Brother Chen came to find me, could it be that you want me to represent Little Straw Mountain and participate in this Three Realms Martial Arts Conference?” Shen Luo asked.

“Exactly, is Friend Shen willing?” Chen Shi Yuan nodded and looked earnestly at Shen Luo.

Shen Luo's expression became grave as he fell into silent contemplation.

He definitely did not want to participate in such a monkey-show of a Martial Assembly according to his own will, but if he didn't participate, not only would the chance of obtaining support from the Spring and Autumn Pavilion be slim, but he would also face threats from the Tianyin Gate.

If he were to stay in the Spring and Autumn Pavilion all the time, it might still be alright, but in the future, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't leave Qinghua Mountain. What then would become of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion?

As Shen Luo thought of this, he couldn't help but glance at Qin Guan.

“Junior Brother Shen, the matters of the Martial Assembly concern your own life. You don't need to consider the Spring and Autumn Pavilion,” Qin Guan said earnestly.

Hearing this, the corners of Shen Luo's mouth twitched slightly. He stood up, went to the Cave Mansion Entrance, and looked outside.

The architecture of the Spring and Autumn Pavilion was faintly visible, and with his keen senses, he could also hear the bustling scene from the front of the mountain.

The Spring and Autumn Pavilion had been quiet for one hundred years and had only recently begun to see a revival of prosperity. If it fell into decline again, it might never have the chance to rise anew.

Now that the demonic plague had been eliminated and since that year he had taken up the urgent task given by the Senior Ancestor to rebuild the Mountain Gate, he naturally had to put that duty into action.

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