Chapter 1811: Ming Jianzi Ascends Longshe Mountain

One day later.

Ming Jianzi came to the door, accompanied by two people: his younger sister Chen Churan and Ming Wuzi. They had come together and were waiting for Ming Jianzi to speak. Chen Churan wanted to ask several times, but finally kept silent because Chen Chuyang stared at her with a strange look, making her dare not speak rashly.

"Lingjian Zhenren has returned, saying he wants to take us to the Heaven Sword Sect in Cangzhou. Do you know this news?" Ming Jianzi spoke sincerely, his eyes fixed on Chen Chuyang, wanting to hear his opinion, what he thought of this matter and how he planned to handle it.

Chen Chuyang knew why they had come. Lingjian Zhenren was waiting for them at the Spirit Sword Sect, having already concluded they would return empty-handed this time; he had already been informed about this matter, so he wasn't worried that Chen Chuyang would speak nonsense.

"I naturally know this matter. Lingjian Zhenren indeed wants to take you to the Heaven Sword Sect for training. What do you think?" Chen Chuyang smiled slightly, gesturing for the three to sit down and drink tea, not to stand there; they were old acquaintances, no need for such formality.

Ming Jianzi remained proper, not daring to sit down casually, while Chen Churan had no such reservations and sat directly, her eyes on Chen Chuyang, saying: "The outer realms are suitable for cultivation; I naturally want to go there to train. We don't know the situation at the Heaven Sword Sect, and we are unsure of Lingjian Zhenren's purpose this time—whether it is good or bad. We want to hear your opinion, elder brother."

"Elder brother, what do you think? Can you give us a definite answer."

In truth, they had no idea; some said they should go together, others worried there would be problems, so they feared being schemed against, after all Lingjian Zhenren had prior form and could not be trusted.

Inside the Spirit Sword Sect, they had split into several factions, opinions could not be unified. Before coming, they had already held a meeting to discuss, yet still could not reach agreement; each had their own aims. Some had no hope of breaking through in this world and wanted to leave, heading to the Heaven Sword Sect in the outer realms to seek a breakthrough.

This was their only chance, naturally to be cherished; they did not want to waste it. Some disciples worried problems might arise, after all the outer realms were too dangerous—what if this was a trap aimed specifically at them?

Ming Wuzi looked at Chen Chuyang, waiting for his answer, and Ming Jianzi also waited for an answer.

The three stared collectively at Chen Chuyang, hoping for his precise answer. Chen Chuyang glanced at the three and asked: "Do you all want to go to the Heaven Sword Sect?"

Ming Jianzi fell silent, thought for a while, then said directly: "I naturally want to go. My junior uncle Xinran has already gone to the outer realms; I estimate he has far surpassed us. We cannot lag too far behind. Staying at the Spirit Sword Sect to cultivate, although medicinal pills are not scarce, the spiritual energy here is not rich enough to allow rapid breakthrough like in the outer realms."

"We will eventually have to go to the outer realms; rather than later trembling with fear, it's better to go directly to the Heaven Sword Sect this time—perhaps it will be much safer, able to gain a sect's protection, which would naturally be best. At least for the next few years, we need not worry about death."

"As for the future, we have considered it: as long as we stay together, we need not fear danger."

"Our hearts cannot be certain, and we feel anxious, so we want to ask for your opinion."

Chen Churan nodded: "I think the same. Elder brother, you often go to the outer realms and are familiar with the situation there; we need your opinion."

Ming Wuzi added: "Lingjian Zhenren returned with your permission; I believe he certainly gained your approval, otherwise he could not have come back."

"This matter also concerns you; you should know whether what Lingjian Zhenren said this time is true or false."

Chen Chuyang nodded in satisfaction: "Your concerns are justified. Lingjian Zhenren indeed asked for my opinion; he wants to take you to the Heaven Sword Sect for training. Nowadays, the situation in the outer realms is not especially safe, and the Heaven Sword Sect's position is dire. You must think carefully: after arriving at the Heaven Sword Sect, the time left for you to cultivate will be short, and soon you will have to face many strong enemies. One misstep, and you could lose both life and Dao."

"Cangzhou is not like our world, which is temporarily safe. With your cultivation level, going to the Heaven Sword Sect would make you just an ordinary disciple; you could encounter battle at any moment."

"The Heaven Sword Sect's location is special; the enemies you would meet are comparatively strong and troublesome. Do you still decide to go now?"

The three exchanged glances and all nodded.

Ming Wuzi gripped his sword, eyes excited: "This is the life I need—battle, I fear not, only fear lacking the chance to temper my swordsmanship."

"Only the outer realms are a good place for us to hone our sword Dao."

Ming Jianzi said solemnly: "Not bad, my junior brother speaks correctly. Chen Chuyang, we are not afraid of danger."

Chen Churan stood up and said earnestly: "Elder brother, I am not afraid of danger."

After expressing their stance, they all felt they could accept it; the biggest problem now was whether Lingjian Zhenren could be trusted, whether the Heaven Sword Sect was worth going to, and whether that sect was safe—or a pit.

Their greatest worry was exactly this; as long as they survived the first year, the rest of the time would be irrelevant.

"It seems you have all made your decisions; that's good."

"The Heaven Sword Sect is worth going to; Lingjian Zhenren's visit this time is sincere, not a deception to harm you."

"If you want to go, go. The Heaven Sword Sect is dangerous, with an elimination rate as high as fifty percent, and the death rate is similarly high. Perhaps among the disciples you send this time, only half surviving would be quite good. You must make this clear to the sect disciples: do not think the outer realms are a paradise for cultivation."

"It is a place that devours people; a slight carelessness leaves no bones."

Chen Chuyang reminded them again, dispelling their thoughts of breaking through in the outer realms; the outer realms are even more dangerous, death possible at any moment.

"The Heaven Sword Sect is the same; the deceased disciples are the best proof—this point must be told to them."

"We know what to do." Ming Jianzi rose, clasped his hands before Chen Chuyang, and said with proper attitude: "We know how to choose."

Ming Wuzi asked: "Are there many strong ones in the outer realms?"

"Hehehe, many, countless. With your cultivation level, in the outer realms you would not be considered strong." Chen Chuyang spoke frankly.

"When you go to the outer realms, you must be careful, try to stay together, and not act alone."

"Yes." Ming Wuzi understood Chen Chuyang's words; the Heaven Sword Sect is not absolutely safe, and only our own people can be trusted—outsiders will always be outsiders, do not overtrust them, even fellow sect brothers are the same.

"Elder brother, rest assured, we are not foolish and will not leak matters of this place." Chen Churan understood Chen Chuyang's worry and promised again.

"It's best you understand." Chen Chuyang instructed: "Once you leave, if you want to return, it will not be easy; without necessity, you cannot come back. You must understand this."

"Leaving is easy; wanting to return is not so hard."