Time passed slowly. Chu Li stayed in the Prophecy Pavilion and was not in a hurry to act. He focused on the Sutra Library.
He had already sent the real Xu Hun to the valley where Zhu Hua was.
There was a complicated formation set up in the valley. With Xu Hun's ability, it was almost impossible for him to walk out of the formation. Xu Hun, who had just joined the sect, did not know formations or the Heavenly Shedding Technique. Other than the Heavenly Heart Technique and the Divine Peering Technique, he was no different from an ordinary person.
Logically, it would be easier for him to act as an elder of the Prophecy Pavilion. He would have the opportunity to enter the forbidden area and find the Soaring Grass as soon as possible. However, the elders of the Prophecy Pavilion had secret skills to protect themselves. The Omniscient Mirror could not see everything, so he could only use the stupid method of taking one step at a time.
In the evening, Chu Li came out of the Sutra Library and went to the dining hall.
The hall was very lively. Even when people spoke softly, it was still buzzing.
Chu Li ordered two dishes, one soup and one bowl of rice. He sat in a corner and ate with his head lowered, fully playing the reclusive Xu Hun.
He was really not satisfied with the food here and could only force himself to eat.
"Bang!" A tray landed on the table with four dishes and one bowl of soup.
Chu Li looked up and saw a handsome young man of average height sitting across the table. He was smiling at him.
Chu Li nodded coldly. "Senior Brother Tan."
The Prophecy Pavilion's disciple, Tan Gu, was outgoing, talkative, and boastful.
All the disciples of the Prophecy Pavilion knew Xu Hun's character. He did not mind. He touched his beardless chin and chuckled. "Junior Brother Xu is so hardworking!"
"It's alright," Chu Li said coldly and continued eating with his head lowered.
Tan Gu looked at him and shook his head helplessly. This Junior Brother Xu was really stubborn. If he continued like this, no one would associate with him. He would become a loner and his future would be limited.
He looked at him with contempt and a trace of pity. "Junior Brother Xu, you can't just go into the Sutra Library."
Chu Li looked up at him.
Tan Gu became spirited and quickly said, "You've just joined the sect. The key is not to go to the Sutra Library but to cultivate diligently. Cultivate the Divine Peering Technique to the fifth level of the Heavenly Heart Technique. Only then can you be considered a true disciple."
Chu Li frowned. "It's more beneficial to cultivate the Heavenly Heart Technique if I can connect with the heaven and earth."
"Hehe." Tan Gu shook his head and laughed, "You're right, but that's after the seventh level. You're only at the second level, so what secrets of heaven and earth? Wait until you reach the seventh level, then it won't be too late to go to the Scripture Pavilion to experience the wonders of heaven and earth."
"I see." Chu Li nodded and continued eating.
"This is Senior Brother's good intentions." Tan Gu snorted.
Chu Li raised his head and looked at him. "Thank you, Senior Brother."
Tan Gu waved his hand, "There's no need. You've been in our Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion for a year now, but you still haven't learned the ways of the Heavenly Mysteries Pavilion?"
In his opinion, Xu Hun was a bookworm. For the past year, he had only been to his own courtyard, the Sutra Depository, and the dining hall. He had never gone anywhere else. He was simply too lazy to stay any longer. He really could not stand it any longer.
Chu Li replied, "Yes."
Tan Gu shook his head and said, "Our Heaven's Secret Pavilion has a lot of beautiful scenery. You should go and take a look, especially at the top of the mountain."
"Isn't the top of the mountain a forbidden area?" Chu Li frowned.
Tan Gu said, "There are five forbidden areas, but you just have to avoid them. The other places are still very beautiful and magnificent. Seeing them will make one's mind feel at ease and feel the majesty of heaven and earth. It will be very beneficial for cultivating the Heavenly Heart Technique."
Chu Li slowly nodded and said, "I see. Senior Brother Tan, where are the five forbidden areas?"
"The five forbidden areas are at the top of the mountain. When you go up, you'll know when you see them." Tan Gu waved his hand and said, "Don't mess around with these five forbidden areas. It's useless to tell you this. With your ability, you won't be able to enter the forbidden areas."
Chu Li asked, "What are the forbidden areas?"
"Oh, you want to know?" Tan Gu was surprised. "You're interested in this?"
"There must be a reason why it's a forbidden area." Chu Li said, "Is it because a senior master is in isolated cultivation?"
There were many masters in the Heaven's Secret Pavilion, more than one could imagine. Top masters like Zhu Hua were not rare in the Heaven's Secret Pavilion. In fact, they were very common. There were also many masters who were more powerful than Zhu Hua. No wonder the Heaven's Secret Pavilion was ambitious to become one of the eight major sects.
"That's not it." Tan Gu shook his head and said, "There are some unique things in the forbidden areas. It's very important and cannot be known by outsiders."
"There are no outsiders here." Chu Li said, "Those who are not disciples of the Heaven's Secret Pavilion cannot enter."
The Heaven's Secret Pavilion's Sect Protection Formation was very exquisite. It was integrated with the environment and operated on its own. It was almost impossible for humans to break it. That was why Chu Li could easily enter without any defensive measures.
They were either very confident in the Sect Protection Formation or they were very confident in the power of the sect. They were not afraid that someone would sneak in. In short, Chu Li felt that it was unexpectedly smooth and he was completely unprepared.
Tan Gu said, "Ordinary disciples are not allowed to know."
"Why?" Chu Li said disapprovingly, "Are you saying that we will betray the sect?"
"We are afraid that more people will leak it." Tan Gu sighed and said, "But I don't know what's in these forbidden areas. If you have the guts, you can give it a try!"
"Give it a try?" Chu Li frowned and thought about it.
Tan Gu laughed and said, "Junior Xu, don't tell me you really want to give it a try?"
Chu Li said, "I want to know what's in the forbidden areas."
"Then do you know what's the punishment for entering the forbidden areas?"
"I don't know."
"Face the wall!" Tan Gu said, "Being in a bitter cold place is like the eighteenth level of hell!"
"Senior Tan Gu, have you experienced it before?"
"Of course not!" Tan Gu waved his hand and said, "I heard from my brothers that the pain of facing the wall doesn't sound like much but it is the most uncomfortable. If you dare to enter the forbidden area, you will be punished to face the wall!"
"As long as I don't die." Chu Li said.
Tan Gu laughed and said, "Junior Xu, don't try to show off. Facing the wall is a living torture. It's better to die."
Chu Li shook his head and lowered his head to continue eating.
Tan Gu was a little regretful. If Junior Xu really entered the forbidden area, then he would be a sinner.
He looked at Chu Li and comforted himself. Junior Xu was not stupid. He knew that he would suffer but he still dared to enter the forbidden area.
Chu Li's words were for the future.
Once he entered the forbidden area, he would be able to escape if he was caught. Otherwise, if he was really suspected of having ulterior motives, he might be killed.
He never dared to underestimate the strength of the Divine Prophecy Pavilion. Even if his martial arts were top notch, there was no way he could force his way into the Divine Prophecy Pavilion. He could only use his wits to obtain the Soaring Grass.
Tan Gu saw that he was cold to him so he stood up and left.
After Chu Li finished his meal, he slowly walked up the mountain as if he was taking a stroll to digest his food.
The Cloud Dream Mountain was vast. The top of the mountain was not a single mountain but nine peaks. Each peak was about a hundred meters high. It was as if nine swords were inserted into the top of the mountain and it was surrounded by a vast palace.
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