Zhou Yang could not help but feel helpless. Although the Heavy Sword Sect looked strong, it was extremely difficult to train in. Furthermore, the youths preferred the elegant and graceful Sword Dao. Hence, the number of Heavy Sword Sect disciples were few and far between.
With fewer people, the resources allocated to the sect were also lesser. Adding on to the difficulty of training, the number of Heavy Sword Sect disciples who could reach the standard of a Summit Lord were few and far between.
The Heavy Sword Sect was indeed in decline.
"Alright, I have to hurry and inform my Junior Brothers about the Fortune Land. They are all waiting for this opportunity. I cannot let them wait any longer. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment." Ju Shi shook his head and hurriedly left.
At night, Zhang Kuo brought him to a cave dwelling. After three rounds of wine, Zhang Kuo told him about the Three Great Forbidden Grounds.
The Three Great Forbidden Grounds, the most famous one was the Sword Tomb, followed by the Snow Ice Peak and the Starsoul Valley.
He knew about the Sword Tomb and the Snow Ice Peak, but he was unfamiliar with the Starsoul Valley. However, after listening to Zhang Kuo's narration, he roughly understood.
The Starsoul Valley was a place where the Heavenly Dipper Sword Sect researched on Star Soul Stones. At that time, many powers in the continent were researching on how to create Star Soul Stones.
However, it was proven that Star Soul Stones could not be created by humans.
Although they failed in the end, an elder of the Heavenly Dipper Sword Sect successfully created a Star Soul Beast.
The so-called Star Soul Beast was actually a Star Soul that was independent of the martial artist. They possessed life and immense strength.
However, what made the elder disappointed was that the Star Soul Beast could only survive in the Starsoul Valley. Once it left the Starsoul Valley, it would disappear. In the end, the research on the Starsoul Valley was abandoned.
For the next hundred years, the Starsoul Valley was an abandoned place. It was only after the third generation Sect Leader made an accidental discovery that the Starsoul Valley was put to good use.
This discovery was that the Star Soul Beasts in the Starsoul Valley could actually help the martial artist raise the battle prowess of the Star Soul, and even raise the degree of fusion.
After that, the Starsoul Valley became a resource of the Heavenly Dipper Sword Sect. This lasted for 150 years. However, 50 years ago, there was a riot in the Starsoul Valley. No one knew the exact details. However, after the riot, the Starsoul Valley became a Forbidden Ground. The disciples who entered could no longer raise the battle prowess of the Star Soul easily. Instead, they would die tragically.
"I didn't think that the Starsoul Valley had such a history." Zhou Yang could not help but sigh.
"Liu Xing, I don't mind if you go to the Three Great Forbidden Grounds. That place is too dangerous." Zhang Kuo shook his head.
"But I have to go." Zhou Yang smiled. His smile was filled with determination.
Zhang Kuo was startled. He didn't understand why Zhou Yang was so determined to go to the Three Great Forbidden Lands, but everyone had their own secrets, so he didn't ask. He only said, "If you really want to go, I suggest you go to the Sword Catacomb. After all, the guardian elders are there …"
"Guardian Elder …"
Zhou Yang frowned. If Zhang Kuo had not mentioned it, he would have really considered going to the Sword Catacomb. However, after hearing Zhang Kuo's words, he immediately dismissed the idea of going there.
There was a guardian elder called Ximen there. If he went there, he would be attacked from both front and back.
"I understand." Zhou Yang nodded. He didn't say it out loud, but he already had an idea.
In the blink of an eye, five days had passed. During these five days, Zhou Yang had been cultivating under the stone wall. Zhang Kuo was right. Cultivating here was indeed much better than cultivating in the green courtyard. In just five short days, his cultivation had improved again. His state of mind had also improved.
Aside from that, the heavy sword had also been infused with the Qilin pattern. His physical strength had increased by four tigers, reaching the Body of 22 tigers.
"Zhou Yang, someone asked me to bring you an invitation. It seems to be from the Hundred Flower Gathering."
When the sun rose, Zhang Kuo arrived with a joyful expression. He was holding an invitation with flowers embroidered on it.
Zhou Yang received it suspiciously. He discovered the words "Genius Gathering Hall Invitation" written on it. The person who gave him the invitation was Mu Xinya.
"What is the Genius Gathering Hall?" Zhou Yang asked suspiciously.
"The Genius Gathering Hall."
Zhang Kuo revealed an envious expression, "Liu Xing, oh Liu Xing. I don't know what to call you. You really don't care about the outside world and only focus on cultivation. This Genius Gathering Hall is the Hundred Flower Gathering Hall. However, people like us who are worth less than 7 million can only enter the ordinary gathering hall. Only those with an invitation can enter the Genius Gathering Hall."
After Zhou Yang heard it, he understood that the Hundred Flower Gathering was split into three gathering halls. The ordinary gathering hall, the Genius Gathering Hall, and the highest level, the Jade Lake Gathering Hall.
"Looks like Tang Yuewu should be at the Jade Lake Gathering Hall," Zhou Yang said instinctively.
Starting line-up
"Tang Yuewu … Liu Xing, you can't be thinking of looking for Tang Yuewu, right? Haha …" Zhang Kuo laughed loudly.
Zhou Yang knew that he had let the cat out of the bag. He quickly shook his head and said, "I was just thinking about it."
"That's good. This Tang Yuewu is not someone we can touch. You better not think about it. That's right, hurry up and go. It should be starting now," Zhang Kuo urged. "What about you?"
"I won't be going. After all, I don't have anyone I like. No one is interested in me. However, you have to bring glory to our Heavy Sword Peak."
As Zhang Kuo spoke, he pushed Zhou Yang out.
Zhou Yang felt helpless. In reality, he really did not want to waste his time on such romantic affairs. However, he had promised Tang Yuewu. This Hundred Flower Gathering was his only chance to see Tang Yuewu.
Thinking of this, he rushed to the gathering hall.
The Hundred Flower Gathering Hall was at the Three Brightness Palace at the east end of Dragon Gate Hill. As the name implied, Three Brightness Palace was divided into three main palaces. Among them, the Jade Lake Palace was at the top.
After arriving at the gathering hall, he realized how lively the Hundred Flower Gathering was. He saw that the huge plaza outside the Bright Moon Palace, the lowest level of the Three Brightness Palace, was already filled with people. Moreover, many people were competing in martial arts, refining pills, and even playing the zither and drinking.
"Liu Xing, you're here too."
At this moment, Wei Ziyuan came to Zhou Yang's side.
"Brother Ziyuan, why don't you go find the person you like?" Zhou Yang asked with a smile.
"Sigh, it's because of what happened last time. I don't know who told Yirong about the illusory array. Yirong is now full of disdain for me. She thinks I'm a lecher." Wei Ziyuan sighed.
Zhou Yang nodded and strolled around the ordinary gathering hall with Wei Ziyuan.
The entire gathering hall was basically filled with male disciples showing off, while female disciples made various requests. Only male disciples who could meet the requirements of the female disciples would be invited into the palace for a chat …
"Everyone, my request is very simple. As long as anyone can practice this dual cultivation sword technique with me, I will follow that person. I don't need to enter the palace, I can directly enter the cave abode!"
The young girl's unbridled and bold voice quickly attracted the attention of the surrounding people, as well as Zhou Yang's.
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