79: Chapter 79 Sumeru Grotto Heaven

Zhao Yan was extremely furious.

He wanted to rush to the Hundred Herb Garden immediately, drag that brat out, and ask him clearly to his face.

But his reason told him he couldn't.

There was no evidence.

Those three people were already dead; there was no proof.

Even if Li Changsheng knew he had sent them, he couldn't admit it.

Once admitted, the Hall of Law Enforcement would...

Although he had his uncle protecting him, in a matter like this, his uncle could not openly harbor him.

More importantly, he suddenly realized one thing.

That Li Changsheng was no longer someone he could easily manipulate.

Qi Refining Level 3 could kill three Qi Refining Level 5s?

Then his true strength was at least Qi Refining Level 5, or even higher.

And he, Zhao Yan, although at Qi Refining Level 7, had reached it by piling up Medicinal Pills, and his practical combat experience was mediocre.

Thinking back, during his Qi Refining Level 2 assessment, although he hadn't used his full strength, he hadn't managed to take him down within thirty breaths.

Now, if they really fought, the outcome would be hard to predict.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging killing intent in his heart.

No.

He couldn't make a move now.

He turned around, looked at the gray-clad Disciple, and said coldly.

"Let this matter rot in your stomach."

"The matter of the 'Three Heroes of Lanshan' has nothing to do with us."

"Understand?"

The gray-clad Disciple nodded repeatedly.

"Understand, understand!"

"This subordinate knows nothing!"

Zhao Yan waved his hand, signaling him to withdraw.

He was the only one left in the room.

He stood in front of the window, looking toward the Hundred Herb Garden, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

Li Changsheng...

This name was like a thorn stuck in his heart.

But he knew that for now, he could only endure.

Wait for an Opportunity.

A better Opportunity.

At the same time, Section C Field No. 7 of the Hundred Herb Garden.

Li Changsheng was loosening the soil for the Spirit Tea Tree when he suddenly heard a sound of air being pierced from afar.

He looked up and saw a streak of green sword light approaching from afar, suddenly landing on the edge of the field.

The sword light dissipated, revealing a figure in white.

Liu Qingchen.

Li Changsheng put down the small shovel in his hand and stood up, cupping his hands in a salute.

"Senior Brother Liu."

Liu Qingchen nodded, his gaze lingering on him for a moment, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

"Qi Refining Level 5?"

Li Changsheng did not deny it.

"I just broke through recently."

Liu Qingchen was silent for a moment, then suddenly said.

"I have heard about the matter at the back mountain."

Li Changsheng's expression was calm.

"What is Senior Brother Liu referring to?"

"Three Loose Cultivators at Qi Refining Level 5 died at the back mountain."

Liu Qingchen looked at him.

"Some people say you were in that area that day."

Li Changsheng did not respond.

Liu Qingchen did not press the matter.

He just watched Li Changsheng quietly, and after a long while, he suddenly said.

"Be careful."

"Some people will not let this go."

Li Changsheng felt a slight warmth in his heart and cupped his hands in salute.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Liu."

Liu Qingchen nodded and changed the subject.

"There are results regarding the matter in Qingshi Town."

Li Changsheng's expression tightened.

"The Blood Fiend Sect was indeed active there."

Liu Qingchen's voice lowered.

"We found a stronghold they had set up on the outskirts. We cleared out a few lackeys, but the leader escaped."

"According to the confessions of those captured, the Blood Fiend Sect has been frequently active in the Qinglan Mountains area recently, seemingly looking for something."

"Looking for what?"

Li Changsheng asked.

Liu Qingchen shook his head.

"Not clear."

"But what is certain is that they have already infiltrated near the Qinglan Sword Sect."

"The Sect has ordered to strengthen vigilance; no Disciples are allowed to go out without reason."

He paused, looked at Li Changsheng, and said meaningfully.

"Especially you."

Li Changsheng was slightly stunned.

"The Blood Fiend Sect should have records of the matter in Qinghe Town."

Liu Qingchen said.

"On you, there is something they want."

"If you are targeted, it will be very dangerous."

Li Changsheng was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"This Disciple understands."

Liu Qingchen said nothing more, the sword light rose again, and he disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

Li Changsheng stood where he was, watching the distant sword light, remaining motionless for a long time.

Blood Fiend Sect.

Looking for things again.

Looking for what?

He had a vague guess in his heart, but he dared not be certain.

He lowered his head and looked at his own hands.

Qi Refining Level 5.

Still not enough.

Outside the window, that Spirit Tea Tree swayed gently in the wind, its leaves rustling.

In the distance, the lights of Wanqi Peak were still bright.

And he must become stronger faster.

The turmoil from that battle at the back mountain gradually subsided.

The disappearance of those three Loose Cultivators was ultimately attributed to "Yao Beast attack" or "internal strife" and was left unsettled.

Zhao Yan remained at Wanqi Peak, keeping to himself; occasionally appearing in the market, he was always in a hurry and never sent anyone to harass him again.

But Li Changsheng knew that this was only a temporary peace.

Zhao Yan would not let it go.

He was just waiting, waiting for a better Opportunity.

And Li Changsheng was also waiting, waiting for himself to become stronger.

Over a month passed quietly, intertwined with peace and undercurrents.

Li Changsheng also learned several techniques such as Fireball Technique, Earth Escape Technique, Earth Spike Technique, Binding Technique, and Growth Technique; although his proficiency was not high, he could cast them all smoothly.

The Jade Dew Ginseng spirit liquid had long been exhausted; recently he had been using 'Qi Supplementing Pills' to assist his cultivation, and his cultivation had advanced another step.

He had reached the Middle Stage of Qi Refining Level 5, only a hair's breadth away from the Late Stage.

In the herb field, those twelve Jade Dew Ginseng seedlings were growing gratifyingly, and in another half a year, another batch could be harvested.

The Spirit Tea Tree had grown taller, with lush branches and leaves; in another year or two, he would be able to start picking tea.

Everything was proceeding step by step.

This morning, Li Changsheng went to water the spirit fields as usual.

Just as he reached the edge of the field, he suddenly discovered something was wrong.

On the horizon, there was a very faint, flickering halo.

That halo was not sunlight, nor was it sword light.

It was a strange kind of light that seemed to emanate from the void, its color constantly changing, appearing and disappearing.

It hung in the direction of the depths of the Qinglan Mountains, about a hundred miles from the Sect.

Li Changsheng narrowed his eyes, staring at that strange halo.

For some reason, a strange feeling surged in his heart.

As if something was waiting there.

Just then, the sound of urgent bells came from afar.

Sect assembly order.

When Li Changsheng rushed to the Outer Sect Martial Arts Field, over a hundred Disciples had already gathered there, standing in groups of two or three, discussing fervently.

In the crowd, he saw a few familiar faces.

Li Changqing, Shi Tiezhu, and a few other Disciples he had met once in the market.

"Brother Changsheng!"

Shi Tiezhu squeezed over, his face filled with excitement and nervousness.

"Have you heard? A Secret Realm!"

Li Changsheng was slightly stunned.

"A Secret Realm?"

"Yeah! That light in the sky over there is the projection of the Secret Realm entrance!"

Shi Tiezhu pointed to the flickering halo in the distance, speaking rapidly.

"I just heard from a Senior Brother from Houtu Peak that it is the 'Sumeru Grotto-Heaven'."

"A Small World that can move, occasionally appearing in our region!"

"The entrance is colorless and formless, but it will have a projection!"

"Once the projection descends, people nearby are likely to be sucked in!"

Li Changsheng's heart stirred.

Sumeru Grotto-Heaven.

He had seen relevant records in the books of the Scripture Pavilion.

It was a Small World created by ancient almighty beings, independent of the main world, containing all kinds of Opportunities inside.

Spirit Medicine, Cultivation Techniques, Magical Artifacts, Legacies... everything was there.

But it was also fraught with danger, with killing formations, Yao Beasts, and Restrictions; one careless move could lead to death.