Encountering Young Master Jun Again

After collecting the spoils of war, Lu Chen prepared to rest. He decided to wait until Nantian Yijian's injuries improved before setting off. Seeing that the atmosphere had eased considerably, Nantian Yijian began to ask Lu Chen questions again.

"Big Brother, Big Brother, when do you think I'll be as strong as you?"

"You'll be there soon if you cultivate diligently."

"Then, Big Brother, can you teach me how to cultivate? I want to learn your moves too."

"I'll teach you as long as you cultivate hard."

"Big Brother, Big Brother, ..."

"..."

Feng Tiancheng watched the two of them converse and burst into laughter. He had initially worried that the malevolence accumulating in Lu Chen's heart due to the destruction of his entire village would blind him, causing him to only focus on revenge and hinder his future cultivation. However, with Nantian Yijian by his side, the malevolence within Lu Chen was slowly disappearing.

Seeing the two youths chatting and laughing, Feng Tiancheng felt relieved.

For the entire afternoon, Lu Chen was bombarded with questions from Nantian Yijian. Finally, unable to stand it any longer, Lu Chen gave Nantian Yijian a Sword Control Technique he had obtained from a Secret Realm. This technique was meant to be used in conjunction with a guqin. Lu Chen instructed Nantian Yijian to practice it well so he could be of use in the future. Then, Lu Chen, disregarding Nantian Yijian's injuries, hurried to the side and began meditating to cultivate.

The night passed just like that. Lu Chen finished his cultivation and found Nantian Yijian looking at the ancient book he had given him the previous day.

With Nantian Yijian's company, Lu Chen's cultivation journey had become much more interesting. Although Nantian Yijian wouldn't stop asking questions all day, he brought more joy to Lu Chen. Every day, Lu Chen hunted demonic beasts, while Nantian Yijian practiced Sword Control Technique behind him and cleaned up the battlefield.

Time flew by quickly. Lu Chen had already hunted seven hundred great demonic beasts, and his cultivation had reached the seventh level of the Qi Gathering Realm. Nantian Yijian had also reached the introductory stage of Sword Control Technique and his cultivation had reached the sixth level of the Qi Gathering Realm.

Furthermore, he had combined the Sword Control Technique with the Qiankun Thirty-Six Sword Qin and given it a pleasant name – Nantian Thirty-Six Swords. However, at present, Nantian Yijian could only control one sword, which perfectly matched his name, Nantian Yijian.

One day, as Lu Chen and Nantian Yijian were hunting demonic beasts, a green light suddenly shot into the sky from afar. Countless cultivators, riding Magic Treasures, flew towards that area.

Seeing this scene, Nantian Yijian excitedly shouted, "Big Brother, Big Brother, it looks like a treasure has appeared over there! Should we go and take a look?"

Lu Chen listened to Nantian Yijian and shook his head. He calculated that the Secret Realm they had heard about two days ago had appeared. The weakest cultivators there were at least in the Breath Regulation Realm, and people from major sects were also coming. With their current cultivation levels of Qi Gathering seventh layer and sixth layer respectively, entering the Secret Realm would be suicide. It was better to focus on cultivating.

At this moment, Feng Tiancheng's voice entered Lu Chen's mind: "I think you should go and take a look. This aura feels extremely familiar to me, or rather, my blood feels extremely familiar. It's calling out to you. You can try to sense it."

Lu Chen listened to Feng Tiancheng's words, closed his eyes, and began to sense with his heart.

As Lu Chen closed his eyes, he could clearly feel the place where the Secret Realm's light beam appeared, as if a voice was calling him to come.

"Save me, save me."

Lu Chen opened his eyes, then closed them again to sense. The voice was still there and the sensation was even stronger.

"Is that you? Hurry and save me, I can't hold on any longer."

"..."

Lu Chen immediately decided to go and take a look. He could observe from a distance and see what it was that was calling him.

Lu Chen opened his eyes and was about to tell Nantian Yijian that they were going to take a look, when he saw Nantian Yijian with a contorted face, imitating his own action of closing and opening his eyes. Lu Chen immediately burst out laughing. He walked over and patted Nantian Yijian's head.

"Let's go, we'll go and take a look."

"Yes, Big Brother."

Nantian Yijian rubbed his head, replied, and followed Lu Chen.

Suddenly, a group of cultivators flew past just above their heads. Nantian Yijian looked at them and said.

"Big Brother, when will we be able to fly like them?"

"Soon. As long as we cultivate diligently, one day we will be able to fly through the air."

Looking at the cultivators flying past overhead, Lu Chen and Nantian Yijian were filled with envy. Flying with Magic Treasures, besides specialized flying treasures that had Spirit Stones infused into them, was only possible after entering the Breath Regulation Realm, when one could control the outward release of Spiritual Energy. Currently, being only in the Qi Gathering Realm, they could only rush there step by step.

Two days later, Lu Chen and Nantian Yijian finally arrived at the location of the light beam.

The Secret Realm had not yet opened. The vegetation in the center of the area had been cleared, leaving only a huge pit from which the light beam emanated. Once the light beam disappeared, the entrance to the Secret Realm would appear, and they could enter.

Now, all they had to do was wait. Lu Chen looked around. The area was already filled with people. Those from major sects occupied the best positions, with their sect flags planted, prohibiting outsiders from entering.

The unaffiliated rogue cultivators stayed at the very outer perimeter. Their goal was the same as Lu Chen's: to see if there was any opportunity to pick up leftovers behind these sects.

Lu Chen was still looking for a place where he and Nantian Yijian could stay for a while.

He observed the various factions: some were refining medicine with pill furnaces, some were meditating in cultivation, and some were discussing matters.

Just then, a voice called out to him. Lu Chen followed the sound and saw a large flag with the character "Offer" written on it.

Looking further inside, Lu Chen realized that the person calling him was the young man from yesterday – Young Master Jun. He had a deep impression of Young Master Jun.

At this moment, Young Master Jun was waving at him, shouting loudly, "Hurry over here! Did you forget? I'm Young Master Jun."

The people around Lu Chen were about to get angry, but upon seeing that it was someone from Fengtian Prefecture calling out, they immediately shut their mouths and put on smiles.

"Little brother, hurry over there. An elder is calling you."

Lu Chen looked at these people and felt that life was very strange. Just moments ago, they had been showing their ugly faces, but now they were smiling obsequiously.

After all, the most powerful forces in this place were Fengtian Prefecture, Medicine King Villa, and Purple Flame Fortress. These rogue cultivators could only bully ordinary cultivators; when they encountered people from these major sects, they would flee one by one.

Lu Chen looked at Young Master Jun and thought this was a good opportunity. Since he was planning to go to Fengtian Prefecture later anyway, why not go now? Perhaps he could even enter the Secret Realm with them.

"Let's go, we're going to Fengtian Prefecture to find Young Master Jun." With that, Lu Chen led Nantian Yijian towards Young Master Jun's location.

The people around watched Lu Chen with extreme envy. They, as rogue cultivators without the protection of a sect, could hardly obtain any good items.

Lu Chen brought Nantian Yijian into the tent where Young Master Jun was located. As soon as they entered, Lu Chen discovered that it was a world of its own. From the outside, it looked only about four square meters, but upon entering, the space instantly expanded hundreds of times, with rooms for various functions.

Young Master Jun brought Lu Chen and the other person into the reception tent of the main camp. Everyone from Fengtian Prefecture was there.

The main camp was very lively. Everyone was raising their cups and drinking, constantly toasting each other as they waited for the Secret Realm to open.

Young Master Jun brought Lu Chen and the other person to the center of the tent and introduced them to everyone.

"They are all inner disciples of Fengtian Prefecture, and they were trained from a young age. They are people we can trust each other with."

Young Master Jun turned to the crowd and said, "These are my friends. They saved me last time. From today onwards, they are our brothers."

When the people in the tent heard Young Master Jun's words, they all stood up in unison and cupped their fists towards Lu Chen and the other person. "Yes, greetings, brothers."

This group of people seemed to respect Young Master Jun greatly.

Lu Chen looked at the people in the tent. They were currently sitting neatly arranged on both sides, their movements synchronized.

Lu Chen felt that the identities of these people were not simple. Recalling how that servant had interrupted Young Master Jun earlier, he was now a little curious about Young Master Jun's identity. He definitely wouldn't believe that Young Master Jun was an ordinary person.

"Let's go, I'll take you to meet my second uncle. He will definitely like you."

After Lu Chen and the two of them left, the crowd returned to its lively state.

Young Master Jun then brought Lu Chen and the other person to the front of the main seat and introduced them.

"This is my second uncle, Jun Wudi. He was a super formidable person in his youth, known as a Celestial Being by cultivators. However, he was injured in a war and stayed here. I've always wanted to become someone like him since I was young. He is now the Second Elder of Fengtian Prefecture and is mainly responsible for the sect's external trials. I came here to seek refuge with him this time."

Young Master Jun shouted, "Second Uncle!"

The person sitting on the stage looked up at Young Master Jun and laughed heartily.

"I knew who it was. It's little Junzi. Why aren't you drinking with them and coming to see me?"

"Second Uncle, this is Lu Chen and Nantian Yijian. They saved me and Uncle Zhong when we were being chased two days ago. I brought them to meet you."

Lu Chen looked at the person sitting on the main seat. This person looked somewhat similar to Young Master Jun. He was wearing a blue robe, with a wide belt tied around his waist. His body was robust, and he had a pair of sharp black eyes, but his expression was kind with a hint of sorrow. Lu Chen had seen this kind of expression on his grandfather when he was young. He felt that this person before him must be an extraordinary hero.

Lu Chen performed a junior's salute to Jun Wudi. "This junior, Lu Chen, pays his respects to Uncle Jun."

Jun Wudi immediately burst into hearty laughter. "A good 'Uncle Jun'! Fortunately, you saved little Junzi, otherwise I wouldn't have seen him. Come, sit down quickly. Tell me any requests you have."

"Come, come, sit down and talk, sit down and talk."

With that, he pulled Lu Chen and the two of them to his side and sat at the same table.

Nantian Yijian felt that the atmosphere on this side was too serious. He found an excuse to drink a couple of cups, then pretended to be drunk and ran down to join the crowd, making a ruckus. In a short while, Nantian Yijian had brought the atmosphere in the tent to a peak.

On Lu Chen's side, he took out the token from before and asked Jun Wudi, "Uncle Jun, do you recognize this token?"

Jun Wudi took the token and examined it carefully. He said, "I think I've seen this token before, but I can't recall where for the moment. However, I do know the style of the token."

Saying that, Jun Wudi took out a token from his embrace. This token was exactly the same as the one Young Master Jun had earlier.

Jun Wudi began to explain the function of the identity token. Every sect and force had a token to serve as a symbol of identity. Firstly, it ensured that those encountered were their own people. Secondly, if there was a life-threatening situation, it could be used to call for help. Another function was that it served as proof if one was killed.

The seven great families on the continent occupied different regions. Their tokens had the same style, but they would have some main symbols on the front. Within the territories governed by the seven great families, their subordinate forces' identity tokens would have different variations based on these symbols.

Besides these unified ones, there were also some neutral sects and forces. They each had their own identity tokens.

Therefore, there was an unwritten rule on the continent that cultivators would not snatch identity tokens during battles, regardless of success or failure.