"Young friend, you've done the right thing by eradicating a malignant tumor like the Black Mountain Gang. You've done the people a favor by eliminating a scourge." The middle-aged man smiled. "Young friend, you're so young and you're so talented. Why don't you come to my humble abode for a few days so that I can discuss martial arts with you."
Chen Zong thought for a moment and agreed.
The other party was of the Extreme Mortal Realm. It would be beneficial for him to discuss martial arts with him.
The baby-faced girl was also happy to see Chen Zong agree.
Soon, Chen Zong found out the names and backgrounds of the baby-faced girl and the middle-aged man in green.
Liu Zhenru and Liu Zongyi were from the Liu family of the Red Valley.
If the Liu Clan didn't sound that famous, then the Liu Clan of the Red Valley was famous.
There were many surnames like the Liu family in the Tianjing Continent. However, there was only one Red Valley Liu family, which was a mid-level power. It was said that it used to be an upper-level power, but it had fallen. However, it was still one of the more powerful ones among the mid-level powers.
Half a day later, Chen Zong followed Liu Zongyi and Liu Zhenru to the Red Valley Liu family.
The Red Valley was the name of the place. It was a huge valley filled with many light red stones. That was how it got its name. The Liu family's mansion was located in the valley.
Liu Zongyi was at the ninth level of the extreme mortal realm and was an elder of the Liu family of the Red Valley. As for the earth spirit realm cultivators, they were all in closed door cultivation in pursuit of higher realms. They wouldn't appear unless something major happened.
Liu Zongyi was the second elder of the Red Valley Liu family.
The baby-faced girl, Liu Zhenru, had an even higher status. She was the granddaughter of the current head of the family.
Thus, Chen Zong temporarily stayed in the Red Valley's Liu Clan. The residence that Liu Zongyi arranged for him was called the Red Leaf Residence. It was filled with large leaves of redwood, and each leaf was the size of two palms. They were fiery red and looked extremely beautiful. When the wind blew past, the fiery red leaves would sway and let out a rustling sound, like red waves rising and falling.
"Brother Chen, I planted these large red leaves myself." Liu Zhenru's eyes narrowed into crescents. Her baby face looked like a happy child.
It was hard to imagine that such a child-like girl was actually at the 1st Level of the Extreme Mortal Realm. This level of talent really surpassed many people.
"It's beautiful." Chen Zong smiled. Liu Zhenru smiled even more happily, just like a child who had been praised.
Liu Zhenru felt this way because Chen Zong had slaughtered his way into the Black Mountain Stronghold all by himself and exterminated them. He had displayed his shocking strength. Moreover, Chen Zong was very young. He was probably not much older than her.
"Brother Chen, let me show you around," Liu Zhenru said again, her big eyes fixed on Chen Zong, her face full of hope.
"Thank you," Chen Zong said with a smile.
"Let's go, our Red Valley has many fun places." Liu Zhenru was very happy. She brought Chen Zong out of Red Leaf Court.
Liu Zhenru was in a good mood. She brought Chen Zong to tour the Red Valley, looking at different sceneries. Chen Zong also relaxed his mind and blended into the environment to appreciate the sceneries, harmonizing his soul.
In the evening, the setting sun shone down diagonally, covering the light red valley with a layer of red gauze, making it look even more dark red. It was a shocking red, a red that shocked the soul, a red that shocked the heart, and a red that was magnificent.
Stepping on the silhouettes of the setting sun, Chen Zong and Liu Zhenru walked towards the gate of Red Leaf Court.
Facing them, three figures walked over from the side. Their gazes swept past like cold lightning. When they saw Liu Zhenru, one of them was delighted. But when they saw Chen Zong, they frowned. Their gaze was like a cold shooting star, as if they wanted to pierce through Chen Zong's body.
"Sister Ru, who is he?" The young man's coldness was restrained. He squeezed out a smile and seemed to be asking politely. But when he saw Chen Zong, his eyes shone with a fierce light again.
As for the other two young men, they stared at Chen Zong unkindly, as if Chen Zong was an enemy.
Chen Zong's expression was calm, but he took in everyone's reaction. He couldn't help but find it funny. Obviously, these three young men misunderstood something.
But Chen Zong didn't say anything. What was there to explain?
There was no need for that.
"Brother Zhengming, this is Chen Zong. Brother Chen, he …" Liu Zhenru was about to introduce Chen Zong, but she was interrupted by him.
"Okay, it's just a small matter. I have a few good friends who came from afar. I'm going to entertain them at the Green Willow Court. Sister Ru, come with me," Liu Zhengming said, not looking at Chen Zong again, as if Chen Zong was air.
Liu Zhenru was smart, but a little slow. She didn't notice Liu Zhengming's attitude at all, or maybe she was already used to it.
"Since they are Brother Zhengming's friends, it's only right for Zhenru to meet them." Liu Zhenru looked at Chen Zong. "Brother Chen, I'll leave first. I'll take you to other places to play another day."
Chen Zong nodded and walked towards the gate of the Red Leaf Court. This was a matter between the Liu family disciples. It had nothing to do with him.
"At least you know your place." A cold voice sounded in his ear. It was Liu Zhengming's voice. Chen Zong ignored it.
At night, Liu Zongyi stepped into the Red Leaf Court with a pot of wine. He sat in the courtyard with Chen Zong. The moon was bright in the sky.
Perhaps it was because of the unique environment of the Red Valley, but the moon in the sky was covered with a layer of light red, which made it look even more magnificent.
Chen Zong and Liu Zongyi talked about Martial Arts while drinking the hundred-year-old wine.
Liu Zongyi had lived for more than 200 years and his cultivation was in the Ninth Tier of the Extreme Human Realm. He had once traveled all over the Tianjing Continent and even visited several other continents in order to gain experience. He was very experienced and had rich battle experience. He was knowledgeable and eloquent. Chen Zongyi had a pleasant conversation with him.
Chen Zong's age was less than a fraction of Liu Zongyi's, but his talent was many times better than Liu Zongyi's. Moreover, the inheritance he received was very advanced. In addition, he had read a lot of books and accumulated a lot of knowledge. Some ideas came easily to him, which made Liu Zongyi very impressed.
They talked about everything. Unknowingly, the bright moon set in the west and the morning sun shone. The golden red light sprinkled on the Red Leaf Court and also on Chen Zong and Liu Zongyi. Only then did they wake up.
It was daybreak.
"Talking about Martial Arts with you is better than my years of meditation." Liu Zongyi sighed.
"Brother Liu is very knowledgeable and has profound Martial Arts. You are very helpful to me." Chen Zong also said.
In terms of age, Chen Zong should have called him senior, but Liu Zongyi insisted on not doing so. It felt like they were friends despite the difference in age.
He gained a lot from talking about Martial Arts with Liu Zongyi.
If talking about the sword with Sword Monarch of Flying Snow increased the depth of his Way of the Sword, then talking about Martial Arts with Liu Zongyi increased the breadth of his Way of the Sword. Both depth and breadth were indispensable.
Moreover, Chen Zong explained the theories from the various books he had read. It was equivalent to further understanding and mastery.
Cultivation was not only about sitting and absorbing the Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth. It included many other aspects. Talking about Martial Arts was one of them. Of course, for people whose cultivation was not high enough, talking about Martial Arts was useless. It was just a waste of time.
For the next few days, he cultivated during the day and talked about Martial Arts with Liu Zongyi at night.
Liu Zhenru also came to look for Chen Zong once. She wanted to bring Chen Zong out to play. However, Chen Zong was cultivating and did not leave.
A few days later, Chen Zong felt that he had talked enough with Liu Zongyi and prepared to leave.
"Wait." Liu Zongyi urged Chen Zong to stay. He said with a serious expression, "I have a request. I wonder if you can agree to it, Chen Zong?"
"Brother Liu, what is it?" Chen Zong did not agree directly. Friendship was friendship.
"Not long ago, a secondary World Entrance was discovered in the forest 500 kilometers away from Red Valley. After appraisal, it was left behind by a powerful ancient Sect. There might be resources and heritage left behind by that Sect," Liu Zongyi said with a serious expression. "However, that secondary World Entrance is destined to not be monopolized by a single faction. Therefore, after a few days of discussion, a total of four factions have obtained a spot to enter that secondary World."
Chen Zong knew about the secondary World very well. This was because the Tai Yuan Heaven Sect had several secondary Worlds. Although Chen Zong had only entered one, it did not prevent him from understanding it.
No matter what, the secondary World was very important. What did Liu Zongyi mean by telling him this?
"That World Entrance has a restriction on the cultivation level of those who enter," Liu Zongyi continued. "They cannot exceed the Extreme Mortal Realm."
"My Liu family has obtained ten spots." Liu Zongyi's eyes flickered. "I've discussed with the family head and the other elders and decided to give up one spot. Chen Zong, are you interested in that secondary World?"
Suddenly, Chen Zong's eyes flashed, and his breathing quickened.
A new secondary World. I'm interested. Why wouldn't I be interested?
What do I have to pay? Chen Zong quickly calmed down. Indeed, friendship was friendship. However, the spot to enter the secondary World was very important. How could he give it away for free?
"You don't have to pay anything." Liu Zongyi's words startled Chen Zong. "Let me put it another way. In the Liu family, other than me, there are a few elders and the rest are the younger generation. They are the number one of the younger generation, Liu Zhengming, number two, Liu Jianhong, and Liu Zhenru. Chen Zong, you are very strong. Even Liu Zhengming is not as strong as you. Therefore, after entering, if possible, I hope that you can help and protect them."
"Also, I hope that one day, if the Liu family is in trouble and you have enough power, you can help the Liu family," Liu Zongyi said in a serious tone.
Although the Liu family was strong, it was only a mid-tier faction. No one knew if it could survive for a long time.
Dynasties and eras changed. Nothing was impossible.
Therefore, using a spot to exchange for a favor from a great faction like Chen Zong was a loss at first glance. However, in the long run, it was a gain. Of course, the premise was that Chen Zong would remember this favor and repay it.
After a few days of sparring, Liu Zongyi believed that he did not misjudge Chen Zong. He was a person who valued relationships and promises.
Using a spot to exchange for a future was feasible.
Thinking about it, Chen Zong also understood the Liu family's plan. However, Chen Zong did not care. If he really had enough power, he could help the Liu family once in the future.
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