The Autumn Water Mountain disciples took Liu Zheng, Zhang Xiaoruo, and the others away.
Chen Fu continued, "Wei Cheng and Su Bie, consider today's matter a lesson for you. Reflect on your actions when you return. "
The two of them were overjoyed when they heard this. They bowed at Chen Fu and said, "Understood! Thank you, Sage Chen! "
The two of them were extremely grateful.
Su Bie did not want to say much, but he still explained, "Sage Chen, we've realized our mistake in this matter. The two of us assisted the Imperial Court because we wanted to do something for the people. We didn't do it for power or status. If I knew he was colluding with Taixu, I wouldn't have helped him! Sage Chen, we know our sins are grave. After we return, we'll retire from the world and focus on our cultivation. We'll no longer meddle in the affairs of the mortal world. "
Sage Chen nodded and said, "There's no need to be so extreme. The peace of the world still depends on you, Perfected Ones."
Su Bie said, "Of course."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Lu Zhou who was standing at the side with a respectful expression on his face. "I didn't expect to meet a second sage in this lifetime!"
They bowed at Lu Zhou before turning around and leaving.
Lu Zhou did not bother to stop them.
He wanted to end the mess in Autumn Water Mountain as soon as possible. These were insignificant matters.
Chen Fu ordered the disciples of Autumn Waters Mountain to clean up their mess. Those who needed to be punished would be punished, and those who needed to reflect on themselves would be punished. Then, he invited Lu Zhou and the others into the dojo.
Chen Fu's dojo was extremely quiet.
When night fell, Autumn Water Mountain was silent as well.
The Daoist child recounted his 20 years of guarding the Evil Sky Pavilion to Chen Fu. Chen Fu was shocked.
"Old Brother Lu, where did you go during these 20 years?" Chen Fu asked, puzzled.
Lu Zhou replied, "To be precise, it's been more than 100 years. These nine disciples of mine are talented, but they need more training. Hence, I stayed in the unknown lands for 100 years. "
Chen Fu was slightly shocked. "More than 100 years in the unknown lands? Emperor Taixu once warned me not to get close to the Heavenly Revelation Pillar. You're not the one who caused the commotion in the unknown lands, are you? "
Lu Zhou did not hide anything and nodded.
Chen Fu. "…"
He suddenly felt as though he had suffered a great loss.
When Lu Zhou saw the strange expression on Yu Shangrong's face, he said, "Emperor Taixu punished you because of me. This old man will naturally seek justice for you. "
"…"
Cough.
Chen Fu coughed twice and sighed.
What kind of person was Taixu Heavenly Emperor? While Sages were indeed respected and feared in the Nine Lotus Realm, they were still a far cry from a Heavenly Emperor.
Lu Zhou said, "Even if the daoist boy didn't come looking for me, I would've come looking for you."
"Oh?"
"In terms of talent, I'm afraid no one under the heavens can compare to my disciples …" Lu Zhou stated an objective fact humbly.
But this was an objective fact, and it caused Chen Fu to frown when he heard it. After all, he was one of the top ten disciples. Even if he had been defeated, wasn't it a little inappropriate for Chen Fu to show off in front of him like this?
Chen Fu nodded politely.
"Your disciples are indeed not bad."
Lu Zhou continued to speak objectively. His tone was calm as he said, "They're all future supreme beings, so …"
"Cough cough cough … Cough cough cough …" Chen Fu coughed violently.
When the daoist boy saw this, he hastily stepped forward.
Lu Zhou unleashed the Heavenly Writing's healing power. The surging vitality made him look better.
Chen Fu asked, "Future supreme beings?"
"That's why I brought them to the Bingdi Lotus in search of a way to cultivate in seclusion, as well as a way to become a Perfected One, or even a Sage," Lu Zhou said sternly. After all, there was a Heaven Hook Cableway in the Green Lotus Realm that could help them become Perfected Ones. If there was one here as well, there would be no need for them to travel back and forth. It would be more convenient if possible.
The current situation was not optimistic. Taixu might send someone at any time.
Chen Fu studied Lu Zhou carefully. When he saw the seriousness on Lu Zhou's face, he did not seem to be joking. Therefore, he released his senses and enveloped the members of the Evil Sky Pavilion. He focused on the nine disciples.
Perhaps, it was due to Chen Fu's great concealment techniques and his injuries, he could not sense anything for a while. He only knew that their cultivation bases were good, and some of them were beyond his imagination. For example, the young man who was leaning against the pillar with a smile on his face as he fiddled with a weapon that looked like a saber and a hook.
There was also the sword path elite who was only at the Hundred Tribulations Insight realm and skilled in sword flight.
There was also the youngest girl, who seemed to be the most innocent and naive one.
Lu Zhou noticed this and said, "There's no need to try anymore. They've all been acknowledged by the Heavenly Awakening Pillar."
The matter of the Great Void Seed was too shocking. It was enough that the Evil Sky Pavilion only knew about it. Although Chen Fu was reliable, it was best not to talk about the seed.
Chen Fu exclaimed in shock, "All of them have been acknowledged by the Heavenly Awakening Pillar?"
He looked at the members of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
The nine disciples, the four elders, the left and right messengers, and the Protectors.
How could those two weaklings be acknowledged by the Heavenly Awakening Pillar?
Chen Fu frowned.
Lu Zhou corrected himself and said, "You've misunderstood. I'm talking about my disciples."
"Oh." Chen Fu nodded. Then, he sighed. "Old Brother Lu, you've really taught a bunch of good disciples!"
When he thought about his rascals, sorrow welled up in him, and he coughed.
After coughing for a while, Chen Fu calmed down and said, "It's not difficult to find a place to cultivate in seclusion. The Autumn Water Mountain is an excellent place. "
"This is your territory, after all," Lu Zhou said.
"It's fine. There aren't many people on Autumn Water Mountain. It's about 100 miles north of Autumn Water Mountain. It's also part of Autumn Water Mountain. It's called Fragrance Valley, and it's deserted. You can cultivate in seclusion there, "Chen Fu said.
Lu Zhou nodded.
Chen Fu continued to say, "Fragrance Valley is filled with fragrance and blooming flowers. Some are not poisonous, and some are poisonous. In the deepest part of Fragrance Valley, there's a type of hallucination fragrance that can help a Saint pass the Life Barrier. This hallucination fragrance originates from a rare plant that absorbs the essence of heaven, earth, the sun, and the moon. This fragrance can cause extreme pain and hallucinations. Those with weak hearts will find it difficult to pass the Life Barrier. "
"Should we hide it?" Lu Zhou asked.
Chen Fu laughed heartily and said, "There's an ancient Formation protecting that place. It was created when the earth cracked. Even if a Dao Saint came, he might not be able to break it. If the Great Emperor came … "
Mingshi Yin said with a smile, "Is the Great Emperor that free? Besides, if we don't say anything, who would know that we're hiding there and cultivating? "
Upon hearing this, Chen Fu felt that something was amiss. He looked at Lu Zhou and asked, "Did you make a big mess in the unknown lands?"
"That's not important. There's no need to mention it," Lu Zhou said.
"That's very important." Chen Fu pressed down on Lu Zhou's wrist lightly. "You're pushing me into a pit of fire."
Lu Zhou smiled faintly.
"Chen Fu, do you know why I came to you?"
"Why?"
"First, you dared to challenge Great Void and used the Bingdi Lotus as a threat to reach an agreement with Great Void. Second, you're gravely injured. You should hope for some change in this world. Third, you brought me to observe the Heavenly Revelation Pillar. You can be high and mighty, but you don't want to be associated with them."
Lu Zhou paused for a moment before he said, "Similarly, I don't want to be associated with them. The same goes for my disciples."
Chen Fu. "…"
The disciples said in unison, "We'll follow you until our deaths, master!"
Chen Fu saw the determination and excitement on their faces.
He sighed and said, "All of you should know how powerful Great Void is. Doing this is no different from an ant trying to shake a tree! "
"Didn't you do it as well?"
"…" Chen Fu was momentarily at a loss for words.
For a long time, he did not say anything. Instead, he sat up straight and thought about the past. He thought about the frivolity of his youth and the separation of life and death.
He thought about the hardships of his cultivation and his ambition to become a saint.
Things had changed with the passage of time. He did not know when he had become like this.
Chen Fu seemed to have thought it through. He said, "Alright! I'll risk my life to accompany you! Let's be frivolous for once! "
The others were delighted.
They nodded.
At this moment, Mingshi Yin said, "This isn't frivolity. May I ask how powerful Great Void is?! "
He did not have the chance to ask when he met Duanmu Sheng's ancestor, Duanmu Dian. Now that he was in front of Chen Fu, he had to get to the bottom of this so that everyone would have an idea.
Chen Fu said, "I've never been to the Great Void. I only know a little about it from the Great Void's envoy. From what I know, the Great Void is divided into ten temples. The temple above the ten temples is the Holy Temple. The masters of the ten temples are all in the Paragons' cultivation bases. As for what kind of Paragons they are, I'm not too sure. The master of the Holy Temple is one of the Great Emperors I know. Apart from them, there's also the Black Emperor, Zhi Guangji, the Azure Emperor, Ling Weiyang, the Red Emperor, Chi Yannu, and the White Emperor, Bai Zhaoju. "
"You know the White Emperor?" Lu Zhou asked.
Chen Fu shook his head and said, "These are all ancient cultivators. I don't know where they went before the earth split apart. Perhaps, they've always been in the Great Void. Perhaps, they've already passed away."
"I don't think the White Emperor is dead," Lu Zhou said, "However, that's not important. You can continue."
Chen Fu said, "Nobody can live forever. The chances of them being alive are slim."
Lu Zhou remained silent.
If what Chen Fu said was true, then was Emperor Bai's token and the people sent by Emperor Bai just putting on an act?
It had only been 100,000 years since the earth split apart. A supreme's lifespan far exceeded 100,000 years. In that case, how old were they when they were born?
Chen Fu continued to say, "Every once in a while, the Great Void would select talents from the Nine Lotus Realm and gather them in the Great Void. Over the past 100,000 years, there have been many elites. Apart from the Ten Temples of the Great Void and the Holy Temple, there are also 12 Dao Saints. There's no lack of Great Dao Saints. "
The others were shocked.
They did not expect the Great Void's strength to be this terrifying.
"This is only the strength of humans. The Great Void also controls many beasts. Among the holy beasts, there are Great Void Divine beasts and even Ancient Saint beasts. " Chen Fu seemed to be in awe as he spoke. "You should've been to the Great Abyss Offering … I've only been there once. I don't know much about it."
Lu Zhou said, "The current ruler of the Great Abyss Offering is the Feather Emperor of the Yu Clan. There are many beasts there, and it's the only place in the unknown lands that has a sun."
Chen Fu was not surprised when he heard this. Instead, he muttered, "The only place … with a sun …"
He turned to look out the window.
It had been a long time since the Bingdi Lotus had seen the sun.
When would light come when darkness invaded?
When would the world see the light of day again?
Chen Fu asked curiously, "What does the Great Abyss Offering look like?"
"I know that." Little Yuan 'er excitedly introduced the place. She talked about the scenery, the sun, the birds, and the fragrance of flowers. It was like a paradise on earth.
She talked about the air, the birdmen, the huge beasts, and the three-headed giant. He basically told Chen Fu everything he had seen and heard, leaving Chen Fu astonished.
Chen Fu said, "I've long heard that the Great Abyss Offering is the largest of the ten Pillars of Heavenly Awakening. I didn't expect it to be so vast. As expected of the largest Heavenly Awakening that can support the heavens and the earth. "
Lu Zhou shook his head.
"The ten Pillars of Heavenly Awakening seem to be cracking. This isn't something that can be done by humans. There's a force in the world that can repair the cracks in the Heavenly Awakening. The Great Void is also strengthening its patrols and surveillance of the Heavenly Awakening. Perhaps … the Heavenly Awakening will collapse one day. "
Upon hearing this, Chen Fu said, "If that's the case, I'm afraid countless lives will be lost!"
"I don't agree with that," Lu Zhou said.
"Oh?"
"There aren't many humans living in the unknown lands. There are only beasts. Whenever there's an imbalance, they migrate. They're not as stupid as humans. For example, the oceanic beasts won't be affected if the sky collapses. Even if the sky collapses, the unknown lands will see the light of day again. Isn't it better for humans to return to the unknown lands and see the light again? "Lu Zhou said.
"…"
Lu Zhou said, "The Great Void won't allow the ten Heavenly Awakening to collapse. On the surface, it's to protect the lives of the people, but in reality, it's to maintain its position. "
Chen Fu sighed.
How could he not be clear about this? However, who would dare to question the Great Void's might?
Autumn Water Mountain was unusually quiet under the night sky.
Only a few lights in the dojo were enough to dispel the darkness.
At this moment, a boy ran in from outside. He bowed and said, "S-sage, we have an esteemed guest."
"Esteemed guest?" Chen Fu was slightly taken aback.
Before he could finish speaking, a faint voice rang from outside. "Chen Fu, it's been a while."
The voice was clear. It was filled with extraordinary strength and confidence.
Lu Zhou waved his hand and said, "Leave us."
"Understood."
The members of the Evil Sky Pavilion retreated from the dojo's back door.
At this moment, a man dressed in long robes who looked like an old man walked in slowly with his hands on his back.
He seemed like an ordinary person, but he appeared before them in just a blink of an eye.
Even Lu Zhou and Chen Fu, who were Sages, could sense the might of this Dao power.
Who was this person?
Chen Fu stood up. He cupped his fists at the old man and said, "So, it's Li Daoshen."
Li Daoshen glanced at him before looking at Lu Zhou and said, "You look so pale, and yet, you're chatting so happily with a friend?"
Chen Fu said, "This is a friend of mine from Autumn Water Mountain. His surname is Lu."
Li Daoshen's gaze was deep as he studied Lu Zhou. He frowned slightly. "There aren't many in the Nine Lotus who possess the cultivation base of a Sage."
"A newly ascended Sage," Chen Fu replied.
"No wonder." Li Daoshen nodded. No wonder the Just Scale could not sense him.
Lu Zhou glanced at Li Daoshen and asked, "You're from the Great Void?"
"You have a good eye." Li Daoshen nodded calmly and took a seat.
PS: Since the new year is here, there are many trivial matters to attend to. Around 10 days before and after the new year, there will be at least three updates. After the new year, there will be at least four updates. Requesting tickets.
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