In the evening, Zhu Lengying appeared at Chu Li's inn and waved for him to follow him. The two then went to the restaurant in front of the inn and sat at a table by the window.
Chu Li poured him wine and smiled at him. "Senior, is everything ready?"
Zhu Lengying shook his head. "No rush, no rush."
His expression was calm as he sized Chu Li up with a smile. "You must be anxious from waiting?"
Chu Li replied, "I don't mind. I'll stay here for a few years and look around. I'll learn from the City of Ten Thousand Swords' swordsmanship."
"Brother Zhao has a good plan." Zhu Lengying smiled. "But it's not as easy to enter the City of Ten Thousand Swords as you think."
Chu Li nodded. "I've asked around these few days. It's not easy to enter and they have strict requirements for disciples."
The City of Ten Thousand Swords' swordsmanship requirements were very high. In addition to having high talent in swordsmanship, one also needed to have long arms and slender fingers. Those with short fingers could not enter the City of Ten Thousand Swords.
They also needed to have a clean background. With Chu Li's original identity, it was not difficult to enter the City of Ten Thousand Swords as long as there was evidence.
He asked curiously, "Senior, how did you get in?"
"It's hard and easy at the same time." Zhu Lengying smiled. "But you can't do it."
Chu Li was surprised. "Using the old method?"
It was easy for Heavenly Demons to find a disciple who was going to enter the City of Ten Thousand Swords or find a disciple to replace him. However, it was best to find a reserve disciple who had not entered the City of Ten Thousand Swords. There were too many flaws in replacing a disciple. Without the Omniscient Mirror, it was easy to see through.
Zhu Lengying nodded. "I have a treasure with me."
"Me too." Chu Li said softly.
Zhu Lengying smiled. "Then it's easy."
They were both Heavenly Demons but he could not sense Chu Li's aura. This treasure was strong enough and he was not afraid of Chu Li exposing himself. He had stayed in the City of Ten Thousand Swords for more than ten years and was used to it. He did not want to be forced to leave or be surrounded and killed by Heavenly Demons.
After staying in the City of Ten Thousand Swords for a long time, he knew how terrifying Heavenly Demons were. The City of Ten Thousand Swords' Nine Swords as One was even more shocking. Even if his Heavenly Demonic Power was powerful and the inheritance of Great Dream Sect was the best, it would be difficult to escape once he was discovered.
Therefore, he was extremely cautious and did not rush to bring Chu Li into the City of Ten Thousand Swords. Moreover, he did not really want to bring Chu Li into the City of Ten Thousand Swords. This was no different from placing a haystack next to him that could catch fire at any time.
If not for the fact that they were old friends, he really did not want to keep Chu Li here.
He had given Chu Li the cold shoulder for a few days. Firstly, he wanted Chu Li to back off in the face of difficulties. Secondly, he wanted to see Chu Li's character. He wanted to know if Chu Li could keep his cool and steady. It would be best if Chu Li ran away just because he was careless.
Unfortunately, Chu Li had been waiting here calmly, which made him rather disappointed. He could only observe Chu Li through contact, hoping to find his weakness so that he could openly send him back to the Heavenly Demonic Realm.
The Beyond Heavens Realm was not as easy to get by as one might imagine. If one were to do anything out of line, the Heaven Shaking Tower might come knocking on one's door. At that time, one's life would be in danger, so one had to be extremely cautious.
Chu Li said, "If it's too difficult, I'll try somewhere else. The Outland is huge."
Zhu Lengying waved his hand. "How about this. Go back to your hometown and deliver a letter for me."
Chu Li looked at him.
Zhu Lengying said, "I can't leave the city. You're not a disciple of the City of Ten Thousand Swords. You're free. It shouldn't be hard for you to go back, right?"
"That's not a problem." Chu Li nodded.
"Then do me a favor." Zhu Lengying took out a letter from her pocket.
When Chu Li was about to take it, Zhu Lengying pulled his hand back. "You know the rules. This letter cannot fall into the hands of Heavenly Demons."
Chu Li took the letter and smiled. "Don't worry."
Zhu Lengying's heart skipped a beat. What a powerful cultivation level!
He did not expect Chu Li's cultivation level to be higher than his. He could not sense it due to the artifact suppressing his aura. However, he knew he was no match for him. Chu Li was too fast.
"Then I'll take my leave." Chu Li fist saluted.
"There's no rush." Zhu Lengying waved his hand and said gently, "It's not too late to leave tomorrow."
With Chu Li's powerful cultivation level, Zhu Lengying naturally changed his attitude toward him. He no longer considered himself a senior. However, he still had to test him. This letter was the biggest test to see if Chu Li was reliable.
Not only him, but the sect would also help test him. When it came to judging people and predicting the future, the sect was better. He trusted the sect's judgment more.
If the sect felt that he should not get too close to Chu Li, he would stay cold until Chu Li retreated. If the sect felt that he was reliable, he would bring him into the City of Ten Thousand Swords.
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Chu Li left the Outland. He crossed the foreign battlefield and arrived at the Heavenly Demonic Realm.
Along the way, he killed some Asuras before returning to the Heavenly Demonic Realm.
With the Omniscient Mirror and the spiritual energy of the upper heaven, he was one with the earth. Killing Asuras was as easy as drinking water. As long as he did not encounter a large number of Great Asuras, he was not afraid of being trapped.
This was especially true when the Life and Death Scripture manipulated the spiritual energy of the upper heavens to attack directly through the ground. It was impossible to guard against it. Even though the Asuras had amazing instincts, they still could not sense the sudden attack approaching them from underground. In the blink of an eye, their bodies had already been struck by Chu Li and turned into Heart of Asura.
Chu Li killed them to avoid attracting more Asuras. After venting his anger at Lu Yurong's death, he returned to the Heavenly Demonic Realm.
When he reached the Heavenly Demonic Realm, he did not go straight to the Great Dream Sect. Instead, he returned to the Flying Heaven Sect.
Zhao Lingfeng sat in the main hall and looked at him in surprise. He was still dressed in a green robe.
He looked Chu Li up and down. "Why are you back so soon?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Sect leader, Zhu Lengying is not a straightforward person. He's been giving me the cold shoulder."
"Hehe …" Zhao Lingfeng laughed. "He's just like that. He's always suspicious."
Chu Li said, "Judging by his attitude, I don't think he's willing to let me into the City of Ten Thousand Swords for the sect leader."
"Looks like he's plotting something big …" Zhao Lingfeng pondered and stroked his beard. "All the more reason to go in and have a look. Although the City of Ten Thousand Swords can't be compared to the nine divisions, it's already a top-notch sect with exquisite antique studies. If you can see it, it'll be very beneficial for your future cultivation."
Chu Li nodded. "If he really doesn't want to, I'll have to do it myself."
"Mm, if that's not possible, you can do it yourself." Zhao Lingfeng nodded. "I thought he would remember our friendship, but it seems like friendship can't withstand the wear and tear of time. He's also been affected in the Grandmaster's Realm."
Chu Li said, "I'm going to deliver a letter to the Great Dream Sect on his orders."
"Then go." Zhao Lingfeng said, "It might be a test for you. You'll be done after this."
Chu Li nodded.
Zhao Lingfeng said, "Go, go. Don't worry about the sect. The Profound Heart Sect has calmed down."
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