Since meeting each other, Chen Mo has demonstrated an omnipotent and omniscient attitude. At this moment, Song Chengfeng seems to treat the other person as a savior of the Celestial Sect of Jiulong.
Although the Water Moon Heaven has been opened, there are countless treasures inside, and he doesn't know which treasure can help the sect overcome difficulties. So he ran to Chen Mo and asked directly, without hiding anything. He told him everything he knew.
Song Chengfeng nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, thanked Chen Mo, and then generously allowed him to enter the Water Moon Heaven to choose more treasures to take back.
Chen Mo was reluctant but realized that Song Chengfeng had a hidden intention to befriend himself. Therefore, he reluctantly agreed, asking Song Chengfeng to choose some helpful talents and precious items for Zhang Long and Liu Wu Xin to help them break through quickly.
Although it was not for Chen Mo, it can also be considered as establishing a good relationship. Song Chengfeng agreed readily and selected some heavenly treasures suitable for the cultivation of ninth-grade warriors. He also gave each of them a ring for storage as a gift.
"This trip still has some unfinished business. Master Song, let us part ways here."
As he was about to leave, Chen Mo bowed his hands and performed a respectful bow.
Song Chengfeng hastily returned the courtesy, "Should the Dao Ancestral need help in the future, send for me at any time. Although I promised you three conditions, your favor is far greater than the lives of everyone in our sect."
"Master Song, you're jesting. It was all mere child's play... But indeed, there is one matter that I need your assistance with... May I have a word in private?"
Chen Mo made a 'please' gesture, and he and Song Chengfeng left the sight of the others. Shortly after, he came back and suddenly held out a token with the three big characters 'Keshan Sect' engraved on it.
Chen Mo tucked the token into his tunic, saying it 'irritates him', and then handed it to Fubo, "Take good care of this."
Fubo stared at the token for a moment before taking it and stuffing it into his tunic, feeling its weightiness.
After bidding farewell to Song Chengfeng, Chen Mo and his team left the sect without a moment's delay, heading straight to Kuangsha Sect. When they returned to the square, they happened upon Li Wang, who was covered in injuries and sitting with his back to the sect entrance.
Worried that Li Wang might harm Chen Mo, Liu Wu Xin, with her fragile body, quickly stepped forward to block Chen Mo's path, standing as a sentinel, resembling a furiously feral cat, vigilant and on edge.
Chen Mo chuckled and patted Liu Wu Xin's shoulder, saying, "There's no need to be so tense. He's not my opponent anymore."
Chen Mo then looked at Li Wang and asked, "Waiting for me here, aren't you about to start another fight?"
Li Wang shook his head, "I wasn't your opponent even before, and now that you've made a breakthrough, I'm even less of one... Before, I thought you were just talking nonsense when you said there were three thousand roads of Tao. But now it seems I was too narrow-minded. When you said I was on the wrong path earlier, were you framing me or speaking the truth?"
"That of course is the truth."
Without hesitation, Chen Mo said, "You have an upper-grade spirit vein, which should be a restricted spirit vein. Your achievements in martial arts are limited, but if you enter other paths, your accomplishments will be immeasurable."
"What path should I take, according to the words of the Tao Ancestor?"
Li Wang's eyes were filled with expectation.
Chen Mo paused for a moment before replying, "You can follow my path and enter the refining body path, but this path is too difficult... Since you primarily cultivate your physical body, you can practice the scholar's path, practicing arrays, and try to carve arrays into your body and meridians... Of course, this is just a small suggestion of mine. After all, this path is not easy..."
Li Wang nodded slightly, said nothing more, bowed to Chen Mo, and then left.
Lincheng is a secluded small city of the Tianlong Dynasty, surrounded by mountains, abundant in cultivation resources, but also frequently haunted by beasts in the surrounding mountains. If not for the protection of Kuangsha Sect, the people of the city might either perish at the jaws of beasts or migrate away.
Kuangsha Sect is located behind Lincheng, just a mountain away from the small city. Surrounded by mountains, it can be said to be living among the beasts, as one can encounter beasts as soon as they step out of the sect gate.
Throughout history, there has been a legend circulating in the Tianlong Dynasty. The disciples of Kuangsha Sect have strong wills, and it is indeed true. Any disciples who lack resilience would have been eaten by beasts even before reaching the mountain gate.
Therefore, although the disciples of Kuangsha Sect are few in number, their strength surpasses one another. Among the three major sects of Tianlong Dynasty, Kuangsha Sect undoubtedly takes the first place.
And that's how the name "Kuangsha" (Crazy Sand) of the sect came about.
The battlefield situation is constantly changing, and time is of utmost importance. Chen Mo, concerned about potential changes on the battlefield, hastened to Kuangsha Sect immediately after leaving Keshan Sect. Finally, he arrived in Lincheng at noon five days later.
"Master, I've heard that Kuangsha Sect is located in a deep mountain area, surrounded by beasts. If we go directly there, it might not be appropriate."
Fubo got off his horse and helped his nearly broken back as he expressed his concern, "Master, I've heard that Kuangsha Sect is located in a deep mountain area, surrounded by beasts. If we go directly there, it might not be appropriate."
Zhang Long nodded slightly and said seriously, "In the early years when I was wandering across the nine states, I intended to visit Kuangsha Sect, but before reaching the sect, I was driven away by the beasts surrounding the area. I almost lost my life... In my opinion, we have already persuaded Keshan Sect. There is no need to risk going to Kuangsha Sect anymore."
Thinking of the past, Zhang Long was still scared. Kuangsha Sect has always had a formidable reputation in the Tianlong Dynasty. Apart from the sect's strong power, there is also a famous sword immortal within the sect, who is the first-class sword cultivator in the empire. His swordsmanship is extraordinary, attracting countless sword cultivators within the empire to aspire to it, and Zhang Long was one of them.
At the beginning, Zhang Long soloed with a sword and traversed the nine states, carrying the dream of becoming the most renowned swordsman in the world. He was famous among numerous swordsmen across the nine states for his unparalleled martial prowess.
When he arrived in Lincheng, he wanted to meet the legendary Kuangsha Swordsman, but before he could reach the sect gate, he was beaten back by beasts to a loss, nearly losing his life.
Chen Mo shook his head solemnly and said, "The battlefield situation is constantly changing, and we can't be careless. Besides, since we've come this far, it would be a waste of the five days of hard work not to enter Kuangsha Sect. I've heard there's a Kuangsha Swordsman inside who excels in swordsmanship; you're also a cultivator of the sword path, and your obsession with swordsmanship is far greater than mine. Even I want to meet him; don't you?"
"This..."
Zhang Long hesitated for a moment and was at a loss for words.
Seeing this, Chen Mo added, "This trip to Kuangsha Sect is full of dangers along the way. I know that more people mean more risks. Therefore, just you and I will go."
"No way"
Hearing this, Liu Wu Xin was the first to object. She jumped out immediately and worriedly said, "Brother, if there is danger, why not take me with you? My strength is stronger than yours. I can protect you."
Chen Mo shook his head, "You may have the strength of a ninth-grade cultivator, but you are still a beginner and have not fought against beasts before. It would be very dangerous to go there impulsively. Zhang Long has extensive experience, and with me, we can retreat at any time. If there are too many people, it becomes dangerous; don't worry, we'll be back in at most five days. By then, I'll accompany you to explore Lincheng, how about that?"
Chen Mo opened his mouth, and Fubo and Zhang Long nodded in agreement. Liu Wu Xin thought for a moment before reluctantly agreeing.
