Chapter 397

Chapter 397: Guarding, Lu Qing’s Decision

“Ah Qing, what happened in the mountains?”

the old doctor asked immediately when Lu Qing returned to the courtyard halfway up the mountain.

Lin Zhirui was also in the courtyard.

Even Wei Shanhai could sense the ripples emanating from the mountains, and those at a higher realm were no exception.

“Master, a secret entrance has appeared deep within the Shiwan Mountains. It’s still brewing, but I estimate it will be completely stable in a few days…”

Lu Qing outlined the situation in the mountains.

“Secret entrance? That’s a big problem!”

Lin Zhirui gasped upon hearing

this. He knew the recent strife caused by the emergence of several secret realms and blessed caves in Zhongzhou.

Not to mention the enthusiasm displayed by those two mysterious individuals after their appearance.

If they knew of the secret entrance in the Shiwan Mountains, they would surely rush there.

“It’s indeed a problem. This secret entrance has caused quite a stir. It won’t be long before others discover it,” Lu Qing nodded.

The spatial fluctuations emanating from the secret realm gate were impossible to conceal.

I just don’t know how many people will discover the secret realm’s entrance before it’s completely stabilized.

“Young Master Lu, what are you going to do?” Lin Zhirui asked.

“I’m going to enter this secret realm!” Lu Qing said without hesitation. “So next, I need to do something to slow down the spread of news of the secret realm’s entrance.”

The determination in Lu Qing’s tone startled both the old doctor and Lin Zhirui.

The old doctor looked at Lu Qing and said, “Ah Qing, you’re going to enter this secret realm?”

“Yes,” Lu Qing nodded. “Master, I can sense that this secret realm is quite important to me.”

“In that case, then proceed as you see fit,”

the old doctor said directly to Lu Qing without objection.

He knew that Lu Qing’s resolute stance meant he had carefully considered the matter.

“Master, I’m going into the mountains for a few days. I’ll be relying on you to help look after the village.”

“Don’t worry, I’ve got it figured out.”

After discussing it with his master, Lu Qing returned home. An hour later, a streak of light soared from the Lu family’s rooftops, and he soared once more towards the Shiwan Mountains.

Arriving at the valley where the secret realm gate lay, Lu Qing immediately retrieved the jade talisman he had left behind. This

jade talisman, a photocopying talisman he had previously refined, served as a recording

talisman. Its primary function was to record the surroundings.

After checking, Lu Qing discovered that no one else had been in the valley during his absence.

This did not surprise him.

While the vibrations emanating from the secret realm gate were powerful, the environment within the Hundred Thousand Mountains had completely changed after experiencing five Heavenly Dao Sounds. The

presence of venomous insects and snakes alone had increased several times.

Add to that the miasma and poisonous air…

It’s safe to say the Hundred Thousand Mountains had become incredibly treacherous, making it untouchable for ordinary people.

Even a post-natal realm martial artist, even a master of the perfected post-natal realm, would face significant difficulty entering.

Only those above the Innate Realm could withstand the dangers and navigate the area.

However, in Cang County, there were only a few Innate Realm cultivators, all of whom were related to Lu Qing.

Therefore, it was not surprising that no other cultivators had arrived in such a short period of time.

“Now, it depends on how long I can hold out.”

Lu Qing found a secluded spot outside the valley, completely blending in with the mountain’s atmosphere and hiding himself.

“Young Master, are you sure you want to do this?” Yan asked worriedly. “If those two mysterious men arrive, we might not be able to escape safely.”

Before arriving, it already knew Lu Qing’s plan.

However, it felt this move was still too risky.

“According to information from the Tianji Tower, the two mysterious individuals have recently been exploring the secret realms of Zhongzhou.

Our Cangzhou is, after all, a remote and small state, far from Zhongzhou.

No matter how large the disturbance at the entrance to this secret realm is, it won’t reach Zhongzhou.

For the next few days, I will do my best to suppress any news of this secret realm.

There’s still a very high chance of seizing the opportunities within.”

Lu Qing’s gaze was stern, as he communicated with “Yan” via telepathy.

He sat cross-legged outside the valley. The closer he got to the secret realm’s gate, the more intensely he felt its pull.

If it weren’t for his immense concentration, he would have been tempted to force his way through.

It’s easy to imagine the opportunities within the secret realm would be extremely useful to him.

For such an opportunity, even a small risk is well worth taking.

Now, all we have to do is wait for the day when the secret realm’s gate stabilizes.

…

On the outskirts of the Shiwan Mountains, two figures were using their acrobatics to advance into the mountains.

Swish!

A flash of sword light cleaved a venomous snake in two, which fell to the ground, writhing wildly.

“The mountains of this remote state have become so treacherous! This venomous snake’s speed is no less than that of a warrior at the Inner Viscera Realm.”

A middle-aged man, wielding a dagger, observed the writhing snake with a solemn expression.

“The spiritual energy has been revived for some time now, and our cultivation has advanced. These natural creatures will naturally mutate,”

another burly man, carrying two short guns, said nonchalantly.

His gaze gazed deep into the mountains.

“On the contrary, this fluctuation suggests something strange is happening within this mountain.”

“I think some opportunity is about to emerge. Brother Zhou, it looks like our fortunes are about to come!”

The middle-aged man, wielding a dagger, looked excited.

The two brothers had originally chosen to travel the outer states to escape the turmoil in Central Province.

Unexpectedly, they would sense this strange fluctuation erupting in this remote Cangzhou.

“Don’t be careless. This wave is so vast, covering almost half of Cangzhou. There are definitely other powerful beings who can sense it.”

The large man carrying two pistols on his back wasn’t as optimistic as his companions.

“What’s there to be afraid of? In this tiny Cangzhou, how many Xiantian realm masters can there be? If

you and I join forces, we might not be able to sweep across the land, but we’ll be no match for the warriors of this remote state.

Hurry, Brother Zhou! I can feel this wave growing stronger.”

Urged on by the middle-aged man wielding the short sword, the two men quickened their pace, heading towards the source of the wave. Along

the way, the venomous insects and snakes, though formidable, proved ineffective.

Finally, after a long journey, they arrived at a valley.

They could sense the strange wave that had been drawing them, just ahead.

“What… is this?”

Seeing the black vortex emitting intense waves in the valley, both men were startled.

The next moment, a darkness enveloped them.

Their honed Xiantian realm wills proved futile, and they instantly fell into unconsciousness.

(End of Chapter)