Chapter 266: 136: The Chen Family’s mansion’s carriages are on the move, the sun crystal is found in Titan Valley (Added for monthly tickets)_1 Chapter 266: 136: The Chen Family’s mansion’s carriages are on the move, the sun crystal is found in Titan Valley (Added for monthly tickets)_1 Just as Chen Dengming and He Yingyu were set to charge into Titan Valley where the Three Yang Crystals were located…
At the Luo Family in Jiamu Pass, Luo Bing was rather at a loss regarding the further message conveyed by the sect.
For over a year, she had been actively seeking the whereabouts of Chen Dengming, even subtly inquired about him from Xu Wei, but to no avail.
Through the information provided by Xi’er, she found out that Xu Wei hadn’t seen Chen Dengming since the Luo Family Market event two years ago.
In the vast sea of people that compose the Cultivation World and the sprawling Four Regions, finding Chen Dengming by just a name was anything but easy.
The man had even changed his name and identity after the incident involving Yingyue Sect disciples.
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To find him by just his alias would prove to be really hard!
In fact, amidst the war between Demon Cultivators from the Western Region and those from the Eastern Region, countless Loose Cultivators had perished.
This Chen Dengming might already be dead.
However, as long as it couldn’t be confirmed, there was still hope.
Luo Bing could only hold on to Xu Wei, hoping that Chen Dengming would return to see her one day.
This way, she can report to the sect, and a lot of things could easily be solved.
This situation was rather ironic and self-deprecating for her.
There was a time when Chen Dengming was but a mere insignificant warrior who she had to plead for leniency to bring back from Nanxun.
He wasn’t even a Cultivator back then.
But now, this insignificant person from the past could attract the attention of Sect Leader Han and even the entire Yingyue Sect, because of his connection with the Demon Star.
To think that finding him could determine her fate, what a piece of satire.
But that’s reality.
Even proud as she is, she has to face this reality.
She must comply with it to survive in this narrow space.
If not, let’s not even mention the decade-long pact she had with the Luo Family’s Ancestor.
Even the development of sect resources in the coming few years could prove difficult.
Foundation Establishment Cultivators with superior Spiritual Roots are indeed the cream of the crop.
Even in the Miaoyin Sect, there are only seven or eight of them now.
But compared to the Dao Orthodoxy, which is of vital importance, they may have to be sacrificed.
Luo Bing was clear that if they could find Chen Dengming, and he truly possessed a secret related to the Dao Orthodoxy, then it would be a win-win for both of them.
The Miaoyin Sect would certainly protect and nurture Chen Dengming like a treasure.
As for whether Chen Dengming truly possessed a secret, she was sure he did.
Otherwise, his strength wouldn’t have improved so quickly, and the sect wouldn’t have pursued him so persistently.
This hinted at something.
In the past, she even had the idea of hiding Chen Dengming’s information, protecting him without informing her sect or anyone else.
The result was naive.
Once the sect discovered this, they easily saw through her thoughts.
The time she had spent in the Repentance Cave was a warning.
If she refuses to cooperate again, she might lose the opportunity to participate and cooperate.
Since she couldn’t find Chen Dengming in this one year and hadn’t revealed Xu Wei’s information to the sect, the sect was growing impatient.
They might start looking by other means.
It might be difficult for a person to find another person.
But if a sect that once had a Nascent Soul and a late-stage Golden Core Cultivator wanted to find a person, it might not be as difficult as imagined.
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Nanxun Kingdom.
Chen Family.
Since the Nanxun Blade King Chen Dengming was chosen by an Immortal nearly five years ago to go to the Cultivation World, the status of the Chen Family within Nanxun Kingdom has been on the rise.
Chen Dengming’s two children had already been selected by the emperor of Nanxun for a royal marriage as soon as they were born.
The male child can marry the princess and become a Groom of the Golden Blade, while the female child can choose to marry a Prince or a royal highness and accept the title.
This was a great honor, and the Chen Family not only became known among the common people as a family with an Immortal, but also a royal in-law.
On this day, it was the happy event of the Third Lady of the Chen Family’s coming-of-age.
The Chen Mansion was decorated with lanterns and ribbons, and a parade of carriages carrying the dignitaries of Nanxun Kingdom lined the open street in front of the mansion.
From the mansion gate to the courtyard and the hall, there were variously sized, beautifully decorated vases and potted plants.
The fragrant scent of different flowers filled the entire mansion.
The guests inside the mansion were all wearing various kinds of satin robes, strolling around in the hall, chatting animatedly, and appeared very privileged.
Red lanterns and ribbons were hung high, appearing especially festive in the night.
However, in the eyes of two uninvited guests hovering over the mansion whose expressions were indifferent, this bright, crimson red was ironically appropriate.
The two evaluated from on high.
“This is indeed a joyous occasion, and we are distant guests.
Why don’t we go down and present a gift, have a drink, and then take the essence blood and return?
That way we would have fulfilled our guest etiquette.”
“Brother Bao, you’re right; we’ve come a long way, and since we’ve come across such a joyous occasion, we should partake in it before we spoil the mood.
This balance between joy and killing is most benevolent.”
Just then, a commotion rose from the entrance of the mansion below.
It was the prince and princess of Nanxun Kingdom who had come to congratulate.
The royals’ escort, all donned in festive clothing, rode high-headed horses.
The princess was sitting in the bridal sedan, accompanied by the gongs and drums, causing the whole mansion and surrounding streets to burst with excitement.
The two cultivators in the air faintly smiled, and swiftly descended.
With a swift change, they, too, became distinguished guests wanting to present a modest gift and join the celebration.
They planned to determine the fate of the Chen Family based on how they were treated.
First present the gift, then the soldiers.
If the Chen Family disregards their modest gift, then when they execute their mission, it would naturally be justified, and they wouldn’t have any mental burden.
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In the Eastern Region, inside Titan Valley.
When Chen Dengming and He Yingyu entered the valley together, they thought they would have to launch a fierce battle to obtain the Three Yang Crystals from the valley guarded by Stone Crystal Giants.
However, in the valley filled with giant stone columns and trees of various sizes, the two were hospitably received by eight Stone Crystal Giants of various levels of Spiritual Might.
They easily obtained two clusters of the brightly glowing Three Yang Crystals from within the valley.
The crystal stone felt warm when held in hand, much like the feeling of sunlight shining on it.
It is rumored that after the death of a Stone Crystal Giant with strength comparable to the Foundation Establishment stage, the power in its body will gradually condense into Three Suns Crystals as time passes.
Therefore, this type of crystal stone is exceptionally precious.
For the tribes of the Stone Crystal Giants, these too are considered sacred relics.
They can utilize the Three Suns Crystals to nurture their descendants, with a high probability of cultivating new powerful giants.
Because of its rarity, He Yingyu didn’t anticipate acquiring it so easily.
That’s why she invited Chen Dengming to enter the secret realm together, to seize the Three Suns Crystals.
However, before either of them could make a move, the Stone Crystal Giant Leader, who appeared to be exuding intense spiritual might and radiating dazzling light, voluntarily gave up the Three Suns Crystals.
This outcome was completely unexpected, such that both Chen Dengming and He Yingyu felt somewhat unreal.
“Brother Chen, what’s going on?
This Stone Crystal Giant Leader seems pretty strong – it should be at the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment.
A demonic beast like this is not something an average mid-stage foundation cultivator could take on…I was preparing for you to summon the Spirit Sovereign for negotiations and now they’re being so agreeable?”
“I’m not very sure myself.
Didn’t your introduction say that these Stone Crystal Giants hate humans?
Why the change of attitude now?”
Chen Dengming was also puzzled.
The mission to seize the Three Suns Crystals in this secret realm was going too smoothly.
The usual scenario should involve them battling the Stone Crystal Giants for countless rounds, struggling to obtain the Three Suns Crystals, fulfilling the aim of the excursion and even the possibility of the crystals being destroyed during the battle.
But now, it felt as if they were collecting rent, and the tenants were very cooperative.
These demonic beasts didn’t seem to have any will or desire to fight.
At present, seeing that they had taken the item but still hadn’t left, the Stone Crystal Giant leader who was as big as a small hill, spouted out with a booming voice reminiscent of a drum being struck, “For many years, the Three Suns Crystals we’ve been guarding have been repeatedly plundered by your powerful cultivators.
My tribespeople, one by one, fell in order to protect the Three Suns Crystals.
Now, only the few of us – old, frail, and declining – remain, barely living…
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We know that we can’t escape from here, and we are no match for you.
Why then should we make pointless sacrifices in the name of protecting the Three Suns Crystals?”
Chen Dengming and He Yingyu looked at each other.
This reason, it really…
doesn’t seem wrong at all, but is rather filled with deep despair and sorrow, even stirring up pity and sympathy within them.
Indeed, the demonic beasts within these secret realms, even the seemingly powerful Stone Crystal Giant leaders, are unable to take even half a step out of the realm.
They are born to die within Titan Valley, and may not even die of old age, but more likely killed by cultivators.
These creatures are desecrated even in death, their remains used as resources.
It truly is a tragic situation.
If that’s the case, there’s not much use in resisting.
When faced with cultivators attempting to seize the Three Suns Crystals, it would make sense to save their kin and surrender the stones.
Why bother fighting and risking lives?
These sentiments of pity and sympathy flickered briefly in the minds of Chen Dengming and He Yingyu.
Having cultivated for so many years, their minds were firm, following their own understanding of the world and values.
Humans are indeed cruel, exploiting all kinds of creatures as food and resources, even being ruthless to their own kind.
But that’s just part of the cycle of nature.
If humans were not the dominant species, they would likely face the same fate as those creatures.
Sympathy, mercy, and all ethical and moral considerations are seemingly inconsequential when considering the differing standpoints and interests of different species.
What is important are the principles that each individual adheres to.
“Take the Three Suns Crystals and leave…
However, I must caution you.
The Three Suns Crystals have long been coveted by evil spirits.
It might be easy for you to obtain them, but you may be attacked if you attempt to take them out.”
The Stone Crystal Giant Leader gave a final warning.
Chen Dengming exchanged a glance with He Yingyu, the last traces of doubt in their hearts disappearing.
It seemed that the true problem was the evil spirit.
The ease with which the Stone Crystal Giant Leader gave up the Three Suns Crystals could have been because it was troubled by the evil spirits for a long time.
And when they came to seize the crystals, it took the opportunity to rid itself of the hot potato.
The reason for the warning was probably because they were aware of their formidable powers.
The giant didn’t want to create trouble by not warning them about the minor issue, which could lead to them returning to cause problems.
Some of these demonic beasts being trapped in the secret realm could be as brave as a calf not fearing a tiger, but there were others who had experienced many hardships and their wisdom had evolved over time.
“Brother Chen, I rarely encounter these so-called evil spirits.
If we really run into one, I’m afraid we’ll have to count on that little female ghost you’ve been hiding so well…
But it’s best if we don’t look for trouble.
Let’s go!”
He Yingyu flashed a smile, winked cheekily, and immediately ascended into the sky on her artifact.
“Let’s go!”
Chen Dengming laughed heartily, his thoughts aligned with hers.
Riding on the Black Cloud Leopard, he quickly zoomed out of Titan Valley toward the dome of the sky.
If trouble could be avoided, then it should be avoided.
If the evil spirit had its eyes set on the Three Suns Crystals, then they wouldn’t take the main route.
They would directly leave the valley and ascend to the sky.
By doing so, they could surpass the formation that sealed off the secret realm.
Before the evil spirit realized, they would have already left the valley.
It would be hard for any monsters or ghouls to keep up due to the formation barrier sealing off the secret place.
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(I’m only a bit short of monthly tickets, so I’ll post an extra chapter first.
However, the chapter is a bit short, I’ll post a longer chapter tomorrow if I surpass 200 monthly tickets.)