Wei Shuang smiled and glanced at A Huo, then nodded.
"That's right, that's why interdimensional wars often break out."
However, our Sword-Questioning Sect values rigorous self-cultivation and doesn't demand much from external things. We also dislike being bound by bloodlines, so even today, the population of this plane is not large, and we probably won't consider expansion for at least several thousand years.
Wei Shuang led the two through mountain paths. Occasionally, humans would see the three of them, but they didn't make a fuss. They simply bowed respectfully in the direction the three had left before continuing to work.
Before long, the three arrived at a cluster of ancient buildings.
The architecture here is much more refined now, with several tall halls in the center. Dozens of disciples are practicing swordsmanship in the square outside, surrounded by crisscrossing Sword Qi, which looks very imposing.
"Senior Brother! Father! I'm back."
When Wei Shuang arrived at the square, she excitedly greeted a tall, slender man in a green robe and a robust old man.
Chen Mu glanced at the man in the green robe, but finally fixed his gaze on the burly old man.
Although the burly old man showed no signs of Spiritual Power, and Chen Mu could even tell that he had lost all his cultivation, Chen Mu still dared not underestimate this towering man.
Since Wei Shuang calls this man "father," it means that he is Wei Shan, the King Who Guards the West, who has blocked the Abyss Devil Race for over a thousand years.
"My name is Chen Mu!"
My name is A Huo!
Chen Mu and A Huo spoke at the same time, bowing respectfully to Wei Shan.
"Greetings, King Who Guards the West, and Senior Wei!"
Chen Mu was very happy to see Wei Shan, because there had been rumors that Wei Shan had died in battle, but he hadn't expected that Wei Shan was hiding in the Brahma Sword World. No wonder no one had seen him since Azure Waves Pass was breached.
Wei Shan now looks more like an ordinary, strong old man. He was just sitting on the steps watching the young people practice swordsmanship, but he never expected that Wei Shuang would return, bringing with her two outstanding young talents.
"Hehe, that's all in the past. Shuang'er, aren't you going to introduce her?"
When Chen Mu and A Huo bowed, Wei Shan simply waved his hand with a kind smile.
"Both of them are high-ranking officials in the Chen Kingdom. As for the Chen Kingdom, you may not have heard of it, they..."
Wei Shuang briefly recounted the history of the Chen Kingdom's rise to power, ending by mentioning that Chen Kingdom had conquered the Moon Capital Pass of the Abyss Devil Race and also annexed the remaining third of Yi Province's territory, which even surprised Wei Shan.
"The military strength of their Chen Kingdom is very strong, and they are not afraid of the human wave tactics of the Otherworldly Demon at all. The only thing they lack now is high-end combat power. So I came here this time to ask the sect leader and grandmaster if they can send a few people to help them."
On the other hand, it also allows them to pay their respects to their grandmaster and enhance communication between the two sides.
The entrance to the Pan Emperor Continent from the Brahma Sword World is now part of the Chen Kingdom's territory, so it is indeed necessary for the Sword-Questioning Sect to communicate with the people of the Chen Kingdom.
The man in the green robe was named Nie Rufan, the senior disciple in charge of affairs at the Sword-Questioning Sect. After hearing what Wei Shuang said, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Junior Sister Shuang'er, I'm sure Third Uncle just told you that Grandmaster has gone into seclusion."
So I really can't make this decision on your behalf, but I can call everyone back to discuss it together. As for what their decision is, that's up to them."
"It's alright! I didn't want to force anyone, but could you remind my senior brothers and sisters that Chen Kingdom isn't like our King Who Guards the West's Residence; they're very wealthy."
Wei Shuang pointed to Chen Mu beside her, her eyes clearly indicating that she was ready to slaughter the weakling.
"Haha, alright, I'll gather them back right now, but some of them are quite far away, so you might have to wait here for a couple of days."
"No problem! I'll go arrange rooms for them to stay in. Senior Brother, you continue teaching them swordsmanship."
Wei Shuang was very familiar with this place, and led Chen Mu and A Huo straight through the corridor towards the guest rooms.
Stop looking! Keep practicing.
Seeing that the disciples practicing swordsmanship below had stopped, Nie Rufan quickly reprimanded them.
The disciples quickly formed ranks and continued practicing their swordsmanship.
The Sword-Questioning Sect has very strict selection criteria for its disciples. The disciples practicing swordsmanship here now are only peripheral disciples, not formal disciples.
Only when they have achieved minor mastery of Sword Dao and broken through to the Core Formation Realm can they undergo the entrance examination. Only after passing the examination can they be considered as the next generation's formal disciples.
The formal disciples of the Sword-Questioning Sect are not weak. Although Wei Shuang's generation only has thirteen disciples, most of them are Emperor Level experts. The previous generation was even more powerful, which is why they were able to independently possess a lower-level plane.
In the evening, Chen Mu and A Huo came out of their room and had dinner with Wei Shuang and Wei Shan.
The food here is very light, consisting mostly of plant-based ingredients, but the concentration of Spiritual Power is just as high, so eating more of it is very beneficial to the body.
" Chen Mu, A Huo, is the food to your liking? If not, I'll make a couple more dishes."
Wei Shan now acts like a kind parent, showing great care for his two younger relatives.
The reason for this was mainly because Wei Shuang told him about their deeds.
Both Chen Mu and A Huo have thwarted the plans of the Abyss Devil Race on numerous occasions. A Huo, in particular, has single-handedly fought across the Western Region battlefield for several years, building a sharp sword specifically targeting the Abyss Devil Race — the Demon-Slaying Sword.
Even Wei Shan felt a hint of admiration for A Huo's actions.
"We appreciate Senior Xie Wei's concern."
Chen Mu quickly answered with a smile, and A Huo nodded in agreement.
"I just didn't expect that Senior Wei is such a master chef. The cucumber you cut is cut to the perfect firmness, and you even used fine salt to remove the moisture, making it crisp and refreshing. I haven't had such a delicious cucumber in a long time."
Chen Mu enjoys cooking in his spare time, so he couldn't help but praise her.
He wasn't exaggerating Wei Shan's culinary skills. In a fantasy world with low productivity, very few chefs could master the skill of properly controlling the salt content to adjust the flavor of ingredients, let alone being able to match it with seasonings. He was indeed a very excellent chef.
"Haha, so you're an expert!"
Wei Shan laughed heartily, a hint of pride in his eyes. "I haven't had much to do these past few years, so I've been researching recipes, and it turns out it's quite interesting, haha."
"Senior Wei, may I ask what caused you to lose all your cultivation?"
Chen Mu felt the atmosphere was good and asked the question that had been bothering him.