CHAPTER 204: CHAPTER 200: THE SWORD DAO SACRED LAND OF THE WORLD

Su Chen left with threatening words, but Li Fan did not take it to heart.

"Thank you, Miss Lu." Li Fan expressed his gratitude to Lu Yuhuan.

"This matter arose because I invited Young Master Zuo to be a guest at the Lu Mansion, so it is what I should do. Now that Su Chen is eyeing closely, he probably wants to harm Young Master Zuo. Why not move back to Seven Star Alley, so my Lu Mansion can also look after you."

Lu Yuhuan said, "Although Su Chen is not a threat, the sword cultivators behind him, and his backing force..."

"There’s no need to always trouble Miss Lu." Li Fan was here to settle scores with Su Chen.

"No problem, I actually wanted to ask Young Master Zuo for help." Lu Yuhuan said.

"What?" Li Fan looked towards Lu Yuhuan.

"Hey, I came first, shouldn’t it be first come, first served?" Xia Yao seemed to understand what Lu Yuhuan wanted to do and interrupted. This left Li Fan stunned, looking at Xia Yao in surprise.

So, both of them came here for something?

Moreover, were they here for the same matter?

"Miss Xia, Young Master Zuo and I have already known each other, so even if it’s first come, first served, it should be me, right?" Lu Yuhuan looked at Xia Yao and said, "Of course, everything depends on Young Master Zuo’s thoughts. I’m merely suggesting."

"You are indeed good at winning people’s hearts." Xia Yao said with a smile at Li Fan, "It seems your Lu Mansion has already begun preparations, and you happened to meet him, so you’re thinking of placing your bet on him?"

Seeing the hostility between the two women, Li Fan asked, "Ladies, what exactly is the matter?"

"Do you know why the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena recruits disciples near the end of the year?" Xia Yao asked Li Fan, and he shook his head. Recently arriving, he only understood some about the top sword cultivators on the Sword Saint List and Sword Ranking in Seven Star Alley.

Regarding some matters in Chi Xiao City, he was not so clear.

The recruitment of disciples by Shadow Bearing Sword Arena was known to him because of Su Chen.

"Because as the new year approaches, something even bigger will happen in Chi Xiao City," Xia Yao said to Li Fan. Is this guy really unaware of anything about Chi Xiao City?

Where did he come from?

"What is it?" Li Fan asked.

"The Da Li World’s number one sword, Xuanyuan Dojo will open. At that time, not only Chi Xiao City will be in an uproar, but sword cultivators from other places will come." Xia Yao continued.

The Xuanyuan Dojo will open?

The first on the Sword Saint List, celebrated as having Quasi-Saint strength, the Xuanyuan Sword.

"Does Xuanyuan Dojo also accept disciples?" Li Fan asked.

Xia Yao shook her head.

"Xuanyuan Sword never openly accepts disciples," Lu Yuhuan interjected at this time, "Among the top five on the Sword Saint List, only Elder Li Chengying openly accepts disciples, offering sword cultivators the easiest chance to get close to the Sword Saint List."

"Then why does Xuanyuan Dojo open?" Li Fan inquired.

"Chi Xiao City is hailed as a Sword Dao Sacred Land that all sword cultivators come to worship. One reason is the Xuanyuan Dojo. The Sword Saint List, Sword Ranking, and Green Cloud List, all curated by the Xuanyuan Dojo, are authoritative." Lu Yuhuan elaborated.

"Additionally, Xuanyuan Dojo contains vast resources for Sword Dao cultivation, including various scriptures. It is one of the three major Sword Dao Sacred Lands in the Da Li, ranking second."

"Are there other sacred lands?"

"Li Mountain Sword Valley ranks first. It’s said that it holds the Sword Dao of sages from Li Mountain through the ages. However, only those from Li Mountain can enter. Outsiders cannot step in. Additionally, Lingxiao Pavilion’s Sutra Library ranks third, and it was built with the help of the royal family. It holds the most complete Sword Dao scriptures in the world."

Li Fan was somewhat astonished.

Li Mountain Sword Valley, ranked first.

No wonder back then the Lingxiao Pavilion went to Li Mountain to question the sword. Wang Daoxuan wanted to bring Jiang Taie and Chu Zili to Li Mountain Sword Valley.

Suppose all sword cultivators in the world yearn for Li Mountain Sword Valley.

"Of course, the real reason Li Mountain Sword Valley becomes Da Li’s top Sword Dao Sacred Land is that, aside from being buried with the swords of Li Mountain’s forebears, it’s said to hide a Divine Sword within the valley. Of course, this is just a rumor, the true situation is unknown."

"Yet, Xuanyuan Dojo, being the second Sword Dao Sacred Land, similar to Li Mountain Sword Valley, has its unique features, containing a Sword Dao Secret Realm."

"Sword Dao Secret Realm?" Li Fan perked up upon hearing this. It’s indeed true that Li Mountain Sword Valley hides a Divine Sword. The outside world’s rumors have some truth.

That Divine Sword appeared a thousand years ago, established by the Li Mountain predecessor. So, what about the Xuanyuan Sword Path Secret Realm?

"Yes."

Xia Yao said: "Every year near the end of the year, Xuanyuan Dojo opens and grants entry rights to the secret realm. Not only Chi Xiao City will be shaken, but Da Li Dynasty cultivators from all sides will gather. I am here to invite you to enter the secret realm with me; what do you think?"

Ranked twelfth on the Green Cloud List, Xia Yao, with extraordinary strength, was confident of obtaining entry qualifications. If she entered the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena to cultivate, she would naturally partner with others who entered the dojo.

But due to Li Fan, she couldn’t enter. Apart from the three people from the Shadow Bearing Sword Arena, Li Fan was the strongest on the Green Cloud List, making him the ideal partner to join forces with.

"Is Miss Lu here for this matter as well?" Li Fan looked at Lu Yuhuan and asked.

"Yes, frankly, I do hope Young Master Zuo can help us, representing our Lu Family in the qualification contest for entering the secret realm." Lu Yuhuan said, "Of course, it’s merely my request. If it isn’t convenient for Young Master Zuo, it’s fine."

"The Lu Family doesn’t have a companion as good as me," Xia Yao said with a sly smile at Li Fan, "Brother Zuo, consider cooperating with me?"

Li Fan showed a contemplative expression. It seemed that the sword cultivators of Seven Star Alley were all targets for the Lu Family’s solicitation. That event of discussing swords over wine must have been the Lu Family’s way of assessing the sword skills in Seven Star Alley.

But this was normal. A large family wouldn’t act without reason. Since they drew in sword cultivators from Seven Star Alley, they naturally found it useful.

Lu Yuhuan’s way of handling affairs was very smooth and comfortable. Plus, when he faced an assassination, the Lu Family indeed helped him. He owed them a favor.

"Let me consider," Li Fan said to the two, not agreeing lightly.

"Of course, there’s still some time. No rush. Young Master Zuo, once you’ve decided, feel free to let me know," Lu Yuhuan replied with a smile.

"This Yunlai Inn is nice, so I’ll stay," Xia Yao said with a smile.

"What is within the secret realm?" Li Fan asked, "Where does it originate from?"

"Naturally, it includes opportunities in Sword Dao. What one can obtain depends on luck," Xia Yao said. "As for the origin of the secret realm, it is said to be something from a thousand years ago, but no one knows for sure."

Li Fan thought of the memories of the Li Mountain Sword Ancestor. A thousand years ago, the world was in chaos, and there appeared opportunities for the Great Dao...

The Sword Scripture he obtained was from the opportunity of the Great Dao back then.

Is the secret realm the same?

What happened in Da Li World a thousand years ago?

And where did the opportunity for the Great Dao mentioned by the Sword Ancestor originate?

Li Fan returned to the courtyard of the inn, where Lu Yuan and Yue Qingqiu were also present.

"Do you want to go?" Lu Yuan asked Li Fan.

"We all know what kind of place Li Mountain Sword Valley is. As for Xuanyuan Dojo, hailed as the second Sword Dao Sacred Land in Da Li World, it must hold significant opportunities," Li Fan said to Lu Yuan, "Let’s go together."

Back then in Sword Valley, he obtained three swords, namely, from the teacher and Senior Jian Yi.

Lu Yuan obtained five swords.

It was because Li Mountain faced calamity, with Li Mountain predecessors seeking heirs. Otherwise, Lu Yuan couldn’t have obtained the five swords.

Lu Yuan remained silent; she naturally wanted to go.

But...

"Are you worried I will reveal my identity?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"Yes," Lu Yuan nodded.

"No worries, Little Senior Brother has arrived in Chi Xiao City, and Brother Ji should be here as well," Li Fan replied. He could sense Little Senior Brother’s sword, so he knew Wen Ruyu was present.

When they parted at Chuzhou City before, Wen Ruyu and Ji Hua left together.

Lu Yuan was somewhat surprised, then smiled and nodded, "In that case, we must see for ourselves."

She knew Brother Ji well; he was already a Seventh Realm sword cultivator, and his name was on the Sword Ranking.

With Brother Ji here, even if the Su Family’s Seventh Realm Practitioner arrived, it would be fine.

"You change your mind quickly," Li Fan remarked to Lu Yuan with a smile.

"Your safety is important," Lu Yuan replied, "But since Brother Ji and Senior Brother Wen are in Chi Xiao City, such a grand gathering of sword cultivators cannot miss the Li Mountain Sword Son."

"Don’t be overconfident. The first on the Green Cloud List, Ying Ze, has nearly reached Condensed Core Realm battle strength. He may be difficult to deal with," Li Fan cautioned. "Additionally, there are other top sword dao talents who might exceed twenty-five years old and are not on the Green Cloud List, but their strength is certainly no less than those on it."

The talents on the Green Cloud List have an age limit, which limits their cultivation.

Previously, some individuals on the Green Cloud List would be removed once they surpassed 25 years of age.

"Even so, the sword of Li Mountain Sword Son remains the most dazzling, like Senior Brother Wen, Brother Ji, as well as the past Sword Leader Wen Jianshou, Zuo Canglan," Lu Yuan said.

"That’s the past. Today, we must rely on Li Fan of Li Mountain and Lu Yuan," Li Fan replied with a smile, "Let’s cultivate."

"Let’s test the sword first," Lu Yuan looked at Li Fan with a smile, "Let me see if the sword of the Li Mountain Sword Son is sharp."

Li Fan: "..."

Lu Yuan, you’ve changed!