Chapter 1261: Humans Die for Wealth, and Birds Die for Food
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
It was not strange to meet other cultivators near the Pillar of Destruction. Before coming to this place, Lu Zhou had already prepared himself. He knew it was a little risky coming here. Naturally, he had considered running into human cultivators, fierce beasts, and those Deformed tribesmen. He could still deal with Venerable Masters, but it would be troublesome if he encountered a divine beast.
This was the place where the Pillar of Destruction was located. It was a place nourished by the Great Void energy. The fertile land was conducive to the growth of Great Void Seeds. Divine beasts were smart; would they give up on such a huge treasure ground?
Humans would die for wealth and birds would die for food.
It was likely they would encounter a divine beast here.
Yu Shangrong flew over at the speed of light.
The Longevity Sword flew at an even faster speed behind the green-clad cultivators. In just a blink of an eye, it transformed into tens of thousands of energy swords that blocked their path.
“Please wait for a moment,” Yu Shangrong called out.
The green-clad cultivators had no choice but to turn around. They sized Yu Shangrong up; their wariness apparent on their faces. When they saw his green robes and his gentle and courteous demeanor, they relaxed slightly.
At the same time, to ensure there would be no mistakes, Lu Zhou first used the Concealment Card to hide his blue avatar. Then, he brought the Golden Taixu Mirror out. Since he still looked handsome and manly, he did not use the Disguise Card.
He imbued the Golden Taixu Mirror with his divine power before he shone it at the green-clad cultivators. More than ten of them had not even passed the first Birth Trial. Perhaps, in the cultivation world, their cultivation bases were not too bad. However, in Yu Zhong, one of the most dangerous places in the Unknown Land, their strength was not enough.
After putting away the Golden Taixu Mirror, Lu Zhou asked, “Where are you from?”
One of them raised his head and saw Lu Wu. Fear struck his heart immediately. Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead as he stammered, “S-senior… S-senior, we… we come from… from Great Qin’s royal palace…”
“Great Qin’s royal palace?” Kong Wen asked, “Did the four Venerable Masters agree to this?”
The person continued to say in a trembling voice, “I-imbalance… The Venerable… Masters are too busy to care about anything else… now… We… W-we are only here to try our… l-luck… S-senior, p-please spare us…”
Yan Zhenluo shook his head and said, “Humans die for wealth, and birds die for food. With your strength, you dare to come near the Pillar of Destruction?”
The person said in a soft voice, “I-if we didn’t come, w-we’d have to face the death penalty. W-we don’t dare to disobey our superiors…”
“There are ten Pillars of Destruction. Why did you come here specifically?” Kong Wen asked.
Yu Zhong was located very far from the green lotus domain, after all.
“W-we’re t-trying to avoid the Venerable Masters…” the person said as he wiped his sweat off his forehead.
Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Mingshi Yin flew over on Qiong Qi’s back and said, “Idiots! No matter what, you shouldn’t have come anywhere close to the Pillars of Destruction!”
“Yes, yes, yes.” The person did not dare to refute Mingshi Yin’s words.
Mingshi Yin asked, “Who’s your leader?”
“Y-young Master Zhao.”
“Young Master Zhao? He’s as stupid as all of you. Where’s he now? Rather than dying in this place, it’s better for me to kill all of you..” Mingshi Yin raised his hand, and the Separation Hook appeared, glinting with cold light.
The green-clad cultivators sensed Mingshi Yin’s killing intent and retreated as a group, begging for mercy.
Mingshi Yin chuckled. “Since you have the guts to come here, how can you be afraid?”
“Old Fourth,” Lu Zhou called out.
Mingshi Yin stopped laughing and no longer dared to joke around.
Lu Zhou flew off Lu Wu’s back and said, “Lead the way.”
“L-lead… L-lead the way?”
“Yes. Lead us to your Young Master Zhao,” Mingshi Yin said.
“Yes, yes, yes.”
Following that, the green-clad cultivators led the people of the evil Sky Pavilion into the forest.
Little Yuan’er flew forward. Then, she giggled before she asked, “Fourth Senior Brother, why are you so fierce?”
Mingshi Yin replied with a smile, “You have to be fierce when dealing with this group of people…”
“Oh.” Little Yuan’er nodded despite feeling that Mingshi Yin’s words did not make sense.
Soon after, the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion arrived before a cliff. The terrain was high, it had the cover of the forest, and their field of vision was wide as well. At this place, they could clearly see the pillar of destruction.
At this moment, a man dressed in a stately robe looked ahead.
“Young Master, our men have returned.”
The man dressed in a stately robe turned around and looked at the people who were slowly emerging from the forest. He frowned slightly. It was not just his men who had returned, but they had returned with strangers as well. Moreover, these strangers did not look like ordinary people.
The green-clad cultivators who had just returned fell to their knees immediately. “Young Master Zhao.”
The man dressed in a stately robe ignored his men and sized up the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
Lu Zhou spoke first. “What’s your name?”
The man dressed in stately robes did not look afraid. Instead, he smiled and cupped his fists at Lu Zhou and the others as he said, “I’m Zhao Yu, a member of Great Qin’s royal family.”
Zhao Yu’s instincts told him that this was the only way to quickly get out of danger. It was common for people to kill over treasures in Yu Zhong. Without a status, one would die even faster.
Whoosh!
Zhao Yu did not expect the cold steak of light that flew toward his neck. He leaped back in shock before manifesting his astrolabe to block the attack. At the same time, he erected his protective energy.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Zhao Yu deflected all the attacks.
Everyone was shocked and puzzled by the sudden turn of events.
Silence descended on the cliff.
Zhao Yu did not expect his opponent to attack just like that.
Lu Zhou frowned. He did not have any intention to attack as well. He said in a low voice, “Come out.”
Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Qiong Qi carried Mingshi Yin forward. He leaped off Qiong Qi’s back and kneeled on the ground before he said, “Master, there’s no need to speak nonsense with these people. Just kill them.”
The people from the Evil Sky Pavilion were even more puzzled. They all knew Mingshi Yin’s way of doing things. Although he was by no mean benevolent, he was not as murderous as he was today.
Lu Zhou’s expression changed slightly. He looked at Mingshi Yin and asked, “Do you know him?”
Mingshi Yin glanced at Zhao Yu before he replied, “No.”
Zhao Yu frowned. He did not recognize Mingshi Yin as well.
Lu Zhou said, “Since you don’t know him, don’t act recklessly.”
Mingshi Yin bowed and said, “Yes. I know my mistakes.”
“Leave.”
Mingshi Yin obediently retreated to the side.
Everyone looked at Ming Shiyin one after another before they quickly averted their eyes.
Yu Shangrong smiled faintly and said to Zhao Yu, “My junior brother has always been mischievous. I hope you’ll forgive him if he has offended you.”
Zhao Yu glanced at Lu Wu that was standing at the back. How could he dare to have any objections? He said, “It’s fine. It’s just a misunderstanding.”
Lu Zhou’s expression returned to normal as he looked at Zhao Yu and said, “You don’t have to worry. I’m from the golden lotus domain and have no dealings with Great Qin’s royal family. I won’t make things difficult for you.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu sighed in relief inwardly as though a heavy burden had been lifted off him. He cupped his fists together at Lu Zhou and the others again and said, “So you’re from the golden lotus domains. Greetings.”
Everyone returned the greeting perfunctorily.
Lu Zhou stood with his hands on his back as he looked into the distance and asked, “Apart from Great Qin’s royal family, who else has come to the Pillar of Destruction?”
Zhao Yu answered truthfully, “The four Venerable Masters shouldn’t be coming. As for the other forces, I’m not sure…”
This was, after all, one of the most dangerous places in the Unknown Land.
Lu Zhou asked, puzzled, “The four Venerable Masters won’t be coming?”
“Old sir, are you familiar with the four Venerable Masters?” Zhao Yu asked curiously.
“Maybe.” Lu Zhou shrugged. If he wanted to dig out information from the other party, he could not exert too much pressure. It was best to exchange information amicably.
“Venerable Master Fan went to Jiantan. It’s said that the 49 Swordsmen suffered a collective demotion so Venerable Master Qin is likely occupied with that matter. Venerable Master Ye is also injured, and Venerable Master Tuoba has gone to cultivate in seclusion. It’s said that he’s about to break through,” Zhao Yu replied honestly.
“What a pity,” Lu Zhou said.
“A pity?” Zhao Yu was confused. Then, he turned and glanced at Lu Wu before he boldly asked, “Old sir, why don’t we work together?”
