Chapter 872: Chapter 26: Second Brother Has Arrived “Lao Yue, why is Qingzhou so fortunate?” “He recruits the fewest disciples at Sword Edge Mountain, and he is the most unqualified, even delegating Sword Dao teachings to his disciples. Yet, in recent years, his Sword Edge Mountain has gained the most fame.” “I suspect that the Grand Void Sect will have to change its name to ‘Taixu Sword Sect’ in the future, don’t you think?” Yue Ruifeng snorted, exhaling through his nostrils, “The disciples of my Taixu Peak also have many notable names.” “Of course, it’s Lin Xueru and Xiao Xuanzhen, the two junior nieces who excelled at the Wei Dynasty’s Grand Meeting. They both were chosen to participate in the Tianyuan Continent’s seed battle.” Chang Sheng patted his head, “I forgot, they’re indeed talented, but Qingzhou’s junior nephew has Chen Yi.” “My Taixu Peak’s Sect Leader Xiao Huang is the Sect Master!” “Sword Edge Mountain has Chen Yi.” Seeing Yue Ruifeng about to get angry, Chang Sheng brought up the main issue, “Elder Bai Shan’s order has partially cleared the hidden Demon Court puppets in the city, but there are still some that slipped through.” Yue Ruifeng helplessly glanced at him and pondered, “I remember Elder Bai Shan said it was Daoist Chen Yi who helped catch the spies in Human Extreme City?” After speaking, the two exchanged a knowing glance, each understanding the other’s thoughts. “You go, or should I?” “Neither of us will go, let’s ask that person.” “That person? Well, although he’s been lazily hiding in the city these past few years, in terms of seniority, he’s Li Qingzhou’s senior brother, Chen Yi’s grand uncle at Sword Edge Mountain. It’s most appropriate for him to appear.” “Indeed, if Qingzhou were not absent, we wouldn’t have to be so cautious.” Yue Ruifeng sighed. He had no choice but to be careful; nowadays, Chen Yi’s cultivation surpasses his, so he didn’t dare to really pose as a senior of the sect. If he accidentally offended Chen Yi, he wouldn’t need to return to Tianyuan Continent; he’d just grow old and die at Taizhou Mountain. “I heard Qingzhou was scolded by Uncle Xuan Jian and is temporarily staying in the sect to teach disciples.” “Uncle Xuan Jian, he usually doesn’t like meddling, but when it comes to real issues, he’s not confused at all.” “Who says otherwise…” Saying that, the two headed toward the northwest corner of Youdu City. While Chen Yi was taking a short rest in Youdu City, far away in a shady realm of Taizhou Mountain. Chen Yuan was half-naked, relentlessly swinging a heavy iron-crafted giant saber. This saber was very long, ten yards in length, with a handle that was thin and short, extremely testing his wrist strength. Furthermore, the entire saber weighed ten thousand pounds, requiring Chen Yuan to exert full force with each swing to stabilize the blade. Once, twice, thrice… ten thousand times! From sunrise to sunset, Chen Yuan didn’t stop for a moment and stayed in place except for shifting his weight, swinging the saber ten thousand times. After finishing, he casually tossed the giant saber aside, walked to a tree not far away, and took an elixir to eat. The exhaustion from his physical body slowly dissipated, and his strength gradually recovered. Feeling somewhat restored, Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on a stump, taking the heavy saber and placing it on his knee, gripped the handle with one hand, then looked toward the tree not far away, coldly asking: “Need something from me?” “Couldn’t hide it from you, Junior Brother,” Yimu smiled, coming out from behind the tree, flipped his hand to take out a small porcelain bottle and handed it to him, “Here, it’s the relic given by Master earlier, can enhance the physique.” Chen Yi glanced at him, did not take it, as his expression remained calm and cold. Yimu’s brow slightly furrowed, “Are you worried it’s poisoned?” “I’m not accustomed to accepting charity from others,” Chen Yuan replied blandly. “But you and I are fellow disciples; it’s only right for a senior brother to support a junior brother.” Yimu’s eyes narrowed slightly, remained silent for a moment, then withdrew the porcelain bottle and sat on the other side of the stump. “Junior Brother, I’ve always wanted to know, what is your true purpose in coming to the ‘Pure Land of Bliss’?” Chen Yuan’s eyes glanced over him, remaining silent. “Is it really to find a way to bring back an old friend?” Yimu turned his head, looking at him earnestly: “I find it hard to understand, what kind of person would make you give up the Lotus Platform and ask only for Master’s Secret Technique.” The image of Senior Sister Ling Yinrong appeared in Chen Yuan’s mind, and he quietly said: “Senior Brother seems to have other purposes to be so leisurely here. Why not speak straight, instead of going around in circles?” Yimu gritted his back teeth, suppressing anger. “Aren’t you curious about whom Master distributed those Lotus Platforms to?” Chen Yuan indeed guessed. Knowing this calculating senior brother well, if the ‘General’ assigned a Lotus Platform to him, he would immediately sit on it, with a Buddha Ring illuminating above. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NoveI★Fire.net Yimu took a deep breath, seriously saying, “So I hope to cooperate with you.” “For the Lotus Platform?” Chen Yuan turned his head, gazing at him sideways, “What is the use of the Lotus Platform that makes you value it so highly?” “It’s definitely important!” Yimu understood that he wasn’t asking about the common knowledge within the ‘Pure Land of Bliss’ but the secret of the Lotus Platform. Hesitating for a moment, he looked around, set up the Buddha Light Secret Technique, and then began to explain: “You should know that in the Ancient Spirit Mountain legacy, the number of Lotus Platforms is fixed, only 108 in total.” “Among them, the Twelve-Grade Lotus Platforms representing the Ancient Buddha are only two, held by Master and Master Fu Chen.” “Next are four Ninth Grade Lotus Platforms, already assigned to the four Bodhisattvas of today’s ‘Pure Land of Bliss’.” “Then there are forty Sixth Grade Lotus Platforms, the rest are inferior Third Grade Lotus Platforms, mostly belonging to the Arhats, Buddhas.” Pausing, Yimu looked at Chen Yuan, who still appeared calm, saying: “I tell you all this to make you understand that every Lotus Platform represents the Buddha’s position in Spirit Mountain.” “Owning a Lotus Platform not only allows one to become a ‘Buddha’ but also to harvest lotus seeds in the upcoming Spirit Mountain Secret Realm journey to acquire secret techniques.” “Having a Lotus Platform can hasten the progress of your ‘Buddhahood,’ acquisition of secret techniques taught by the Master, won’t you be tempted?” After listening, Chen Yuan calmly shook his head, “It’s no concern of mine.” His experiences since childhood taught him that all cultivation or progress gained through external means comes with a price. Just like the “Absolute Blade” technique he practiced, it led to the manifestation of Heart Demons, almost costing him his life several times. “You… won’t even consider it?” Yimu’s face looked extremely displeased, “Won’t you even consider it?” “No need, Senior Brother,” Chen Yuan gripped the heavy saber tightly, staring at him, “we both know that following Master’s decisions, only ‘hard work’ is not enough.” Yimu cursed him inwardly, accusing him of being ungrateful. But he was really unwilling—missing this opportunity, it would be exponentially more difficult to obtain a Lotus Platform position. In fact, if those standing on the Lotus Platform wouldn’t make mistakes themselves, he might never stand upon it in his lifetime. With this in mind, Yimu glared at him before getting up to leave. Seeing him walk away, Chen Yuan’s Heart God Perception noticed a gentle laugh from nearby, “You’re as diligent as ever.” Chen Yuan frowned, got up, looked at the distance, and leaned on the heavy saber, coldly saying: “Master Fu Chen, what business do you have here?” The newcomer was indeed Monk Fu Chen, who smiled, “I’ve come specifically to tell you some good news, your younger brother has already arrived at Taizhou Mountain.” “He’s now in the Human Race’s strong city.” With that, the monk left with a smile.