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Chapter 1113 - 1113 1073 The End of Closed-Door Cultivation

1113: Chapter 1073: The End of Closed-Door Cultivation 1113: Chapter 1073: The End of Closed-Door Cultivation During the time of closed-door cultivation, every day was like a cycle: aside from eating, drinking, and the call of nature, all that was left was to sit cross-legged, meditate, absorb Spiritual Energy, and heal the physical body.

Occasionally, Dongfang Cheng would go out hunting, fighting with wild beasts, while Lu Chuan would enjoy the scenery in the mountains.

But most of the time was spent cultivating in the spring water.

Half a month passed, and in the cave, Dongfang Cheng sat with his legs crossed, eyes tightly shut, brows furrowed, completely immersed in the state of cultivation.

During this period, the Yu family would often send someone over with household necessities and deliver food.

On this last day, Lu Chuan waited at the entrance of the cave, looking forward to Dongfang Cheng’s final breakthrough.

He gazed at the distant lake, over which gathered more and more small boats, each person bustling about.

After a long while, Dongfang Cheng’s figure walked out of the cave entrance, joining Lu Chuan.

“Let’s go, I’ve made the breakthrough!”

He walked briskly, his body exuding a powerful aura, his eyes sharp, his steps strong and vigorous.

“Martial Saint Realm?”

“Of course, I’ve completed the breakthrough.

This final day, I’ve finally made it!”

“Lu Chuan, I can’t thank you enough.

If it weren’t for that divine item you used to help me break through, I would have been years away from reaching the Martial Saint Realm.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “It’s good that you’ve broken through.

Let’s head back now.”

Lu Chuan followed the mountain path, preparing to descend.

Dongfang Cheng walked beside Lu Chuan, the two of them descending the mountain together.

“Lu Chuan, what Realm are you in now?”

“I’m a bit slower than you, after all, I’ve been in the Spirit Dividing Realm for quite some time.”

“However, I am presently in the mid-stage Fifth Grade of the Spirit Division Realm.

There is still some distance to the peak.”

“It seems that once you’ve reached this level, the speed of progression slows down significantly.”

As Dongfang Cheng spoke, he followed Lu Chuan down the mountain.

Before long, Lu Chuan saw the figure of Jyang Ran.

She leaned against a tree, idly fixing her fingernails.

Upon lifting her head and seeing the figures of Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng, she immediately walked over with a smile.

“Lu Chuan!

You two are finally done with your closed-door cultivation, how did it go?”

Lu Chuan approached her, “Not bad.

Are the horses ready?”

“Of course, come on, let’s ride back.”

She walked a distance forward to where the horses were tethered.

Lu Chuan followed her there, and the three of them rode towards Cloud Sea City.

“Dongfang Cheng, how is your Realm now?

You must have absorbed a lot of Spiritual Energy during this time.

Lu Chuan really did you a big favor.”

Dongfang Cheng smiled proudly, “I am now in the Martial Saint Realm!”

“For real?

That’s incredibly fast!”

Jyang Ran spoke with some surprise, “To make such a rapid breakthrough in half a month, those old masters who close themselves off for years would probably die of envy if they knew!”

Lu Chuan responded indifferently, “If it wasn’t for other matters that need attention, I would have continued with closed-door cultivation.”

“But going back is also good.

I can still make use of the spare time to continue breaking through the Realm.”

Lu Chuan looked at Jyang Ran, asking, “How is the Yu Residence lately?”

“Everything’s fine, not bad at all.

Oh, the Yu Residence had visitors a couple of days ago, named Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang.

It seems like one of them is your fiancée?”

“Correct, which one?

The one called Xiaosang?”

Lu Chuan smiled, “They really managed to come over smoothly, that’s great.

But it’s not Xiaosang, it’s Gu Xiaorou.”

“Really?

She seems so gentle and charming.

Indeed, she pairs quite well with you.

It’s just that Gu Xiaosang, with her less agreeable temperament and slightly more mischievous nature, I suppose you wouldn’t take to her.”

Lu Chuan gave her a glance, “Why?

Did you have an unpleasant encounter with her?”

“It’s not like that.

It’s just that after she learned I was once a Demonic Cultivator, her attitude towards me wasn’t very good.”

Lu Chuan shook his head helplessly, “I’ll talk to her when I get back.”

The three rode their horses back to Cloud Sea City.

At the city gate, there was a long queue.

A dozen carriages were parked here, all waiting to enter the city.

“Has there been such an influx of people lately?

Is trade in Cloud Sea City booming?” asked Lu Chuan.

Jyang Ran looked forward and replied, “Of course not.

These people are all here to fish.

Fishing in Cloud Sea Lake has become very popular, and many people are participating.”

“Really?

Why is that?”

“Because the fish in the lake have suddenly seemed to learn cultivation, filled with an abundance of Spiritual Energy.

Ordinary people can restore their internal spiritual energy by eating them.”

“So, that’s why suddenly so many people have been going out to fish.

As long as they can catch them, eating the fish can replenish their spiritual energy, and the fish meat has become incredibly tender and delicious.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, then exchanged a look with Dongfang Cheng.

“I see, it’s as I thought.

I didn’t expect the impact to be so significant.”

Jyang Ran continued, “However, the number of people fishing has decreased lately.”

“Why is that?”

“Because recently, quite a few people have gone missing on the lake surface, almost a dozen.

They disappeared suddenly, as if something took them away.

Companions vanished in the blink of an eye while others were not paying attention.”

Lu Chuan furrowed his brow, “How could such a thing happen?”

“I don’t know, but there have been many issues with Cloud Sea Lake recently.

It’s best to stay away from that lake for now to avoid being affected.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Alright, I got it.

Let’s head home first.”

After queuing to enter the city, the three rode their horses back to the Yu Residence.

The city inside seemed as tranquil as it was when they had left.

Approaching the Yu Residence, Lu Chuan could see Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang from afar.

The two were sitting on the front steps, chatting and laughing.

Seeing Lu Chuan from a distance, Gu Xiaorou immediately stood up.

“Lu Chuan!”

She called out excitedly, then picked up her dress hem and trotted over.

After Lu Chuan dismounted, she threw herself into his arms.

“I’ve finally seen you.

I missed you so much!”

Lu Chuan embraced her, speaking softly, “I’m here now.

Did you encounter any trouble on the way?”

“None, our journey here was quite safe.”

“Come inside.

You and Dongfang Cheng went for closed-door cultivation; how did it go?”

Lu Chuan casually replied, “Not bad.”

The group then walked into the Yu Residence together.

Gu Xiaosang came beside Lu Chuan, looking at him playfully, she asked, “So tell me, how did you meet this beauty?”

She said, pointing at Jyang Ran.

“Her?”

“Yeah, her.

She’s a Demonic Cultivator, and now you’re so impressive, even becoming friends with a Demonic Cultivator.”

She spoke with a hint of sarcasm.

“Hey, don’t be biased.

Although Demonic Cultivators have a bad reputation, there are still some among them with decent character.”

“Really?

But I’ve heard she used to be a thief.”

Lu Chuan continued, “Compared to other Demonic Cultivators, doesn’t a thief seem rather more refined and graceful?”