Chapter 705: 705. Chapter 703: The Agreement Three Days Later

705. Chapter 703: The Agreement Three Days Later

Alright.

A blond cultivator agreed, saying, "We can participate in the bidding."

Lu Yuan let out a slight sigh of relief upon seeing this.

He understood that in this cultivation world, matters are decided by strength, and without any overseeing institution, relying solely on persuasion is nearly impossible.

Several cultivators immediately began bidding, and Lu Yuan and Su Liyan joined in.

Everyone took out their spirit stones and placed bids to compete for the mat.

Soon, everyone's spirit stones were more or less used up.

The atmosphere became unusually tense, and the situation once again headed toward chaos.

Just then, a melodious piano sound rang out.

Everyone looked up and saw a woman in white robes, her appearance dignified, walking slowly toward them.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes filled with awe.

They exchanged a glance and, in unison, agreed to pause the competition.

The woman stopped the music, smiled, and said, "Fellow warriors, this mat is a treasure of my Phoenix Cry Sect."

"Since you all cherish it so much, please hear a small suggestion from my Phoenix Cry Sect."

All responded in unison, "Please, venerable one, instruct us!"

"Since everyone is interested in this mat, how about we make an agreement among those present?"

The woman continued, "We can hold a trial; the one most qualified to obtain the mat in the trial will become the master of this spirit valley."

"How?"

Everyone's faces showed doubt; Lu Yuan did not answer immediately, seeking the opinion of the Su sisters.

Su Qi'er gave a slight nod to indicate agreement.

Seeing this, the woman smiled and said, "Good, this is the agreement."

"Then the trial will take place in three days, on this broad plain."

"Good!"

The crowd responded excitedly, and the bidding was temporarily set aside.

Everyone dispersed; Lu Yuan and the Su sisters quickly left the scene and found a secluded spot to discuss strategy.

"This woman from the Phoenix Cry Sect seems not weak in strength."

Su Qi'er frowned, thinking, "There will surely be many difficulties and obstacles in the trial."

Lu Yuan nodded: "Since the trial is meant to better select the mat's master, various tests are inevitable."

"We need to make thorough preparations."

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan sat on a large stone in front of the thatched hut, furrowing their brows in thought.

"The purpose of this trial is to select the most qualified person to own the mat; we must have sufficient strength to prevail."

Lu Yuan pondered silently.

Su Liyan whispered, "The woman from the Phoenix Cry Sect gives me the impression of considerable strength; we need to raise our cultivation to face the upcoming trials."

Lu Yuan nodded slightly; he had the same thought.

They gathered together and discussed for a long time, finally reaching a consensus: to use these three days to fully enhance their cultivation.

Early the next morning, before dawn, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were awakened by noise.

They packed their belongings, left the thatched hut, and searched for cultivation resources within the secret realm.

In the quiet, secluded secret realm, faint beast roars and the soft collisions of spirit grasses could be heard from time to time.

"This place should be rich in spiritual energy."

Su Qi'er's eyes flashed with excitement as she said, "We can cultivate here for a while."

Lu Yuan nodded in agreement; they found a relatively flat spot to sit, and Su Liyan produced a cold jade ice shard, which she wrapped around her body.

Zi Xi'er closed her eyes and began cultivating.

Lu Yuan drew the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, gripped its hilt, and covertly circulated immortal arts.

He began setting up the Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation around himself.

This formation, which he had carefully studied and summarized, not only enhances his own strength but also complements Su Qi'er's ice-based immortal arts.

After the formation was set up, the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be drawn in, gathering within the area to form a thin layer of frost mist.

Lu Yuan closed his eyes, focusing his mind on his dantian.

He used the Five Elements Escape Armor Immortal Method to guide spiritual energy into his body, and employed the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword to absorb its energy.

Time passed, and they spent three days in cultivation.

Three days later, many cultivators gathered on the broad plain.

Lu Yuan and the Su sisters arrived at the trial site.

The plain was picturesque, with lush trees and abundant flowers and grasses.

The trial's rule is that each person enters the plain, within a set time finds five precious spirit herbs, and brings them back to give to the woman of the Phoenix Cry Sect.

The trial began, and the crowd surged onto the plain like a tide.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan cooperated tacitly, quickly finding a relatively concealed spot.

They looked around, occasionally activating the Detection Technique to observe their surroundings.

Soon after, Lu Yuan looked up and saw several flowers emitting strong spiritual energy.

He walked over and gently plucked one branch, placing it into his storage bag.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip flashed with cold light as she suddenly fixed her gaze on a strawberry bush brimming with icy mist.

She carefully picked an ice mist strawberry and stored it in her bag.

Lu Yuan gently patted Su Qier on the back to signal her not to stop.

They continued to search for spirit grass in the wild, using the Detection Technique to observe.

Soon after, Lu Yuan's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Qier, look quickly!"

He pointed at a clump of emerald jade grass in the distance and said excitedly.

Su Qier immediately turned her head, only to see that clump of emerald jade grass lush green, almost dripping, emitting an intoxicating fragrance.

"This is rare emerald jade grass!"

She said excitedly and walked straight toward that clump of emerald jade grass.

Lu Yuan also followed her, and the two carefully harvested several stalks of emerald jade grass.

At that moment, a roar came from afar; both instantly felt something was wrong.

They immediately turned and ran toward the direction the sound came from.

Soon, they saw a Golden Core Stage cultivator launching an attack at a young woman.

The young woman tightly held a beautiful meditation mat, clearly having been pursued by that cultivator.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; he knew this matter might not be simple.

So he brought Su Qier and quietly followed behind the two.

They saw the Golden Core Stage cultivator continually unleashing attacks, exerting tremendous pressure on the young woman.

However, the young woman did not seem weak; relying on the meditation mat in her hand, she actually managed to keep her stance steady.

"This lady is truly powerful!" Su Qier admired, looking at her.

Lu Yuan nodded; he could also sense the strong cultivation aura emanating from that woman.

He thought to himself: "Since these two people are related to us, we'll just leave it alone for now."

So they decided to first investigate the building complex that had just been looted.

Soon, they arrived before that building complex which had once been prosperous but was now desolate.

Everything had been looted clean; not even the spirit valley remained.

"It seems this place has already been snatched by other cultivators," Lu Yuan said with a sigh.

Su Qier furrowed her brows, "Could it be that only we and those people remain in this secret realm?" (End of chapter)