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Chapter 773 - 773 733 The Pattern Has Changed_1

773: Chapter 733 The Pattern Has Changed_1 773: Chapter 733 The Pattern Has Changed_1 Lu Chuan, leading two people, began to descend the mountain.

On the way down, Lu Chuan once again encountered the so-called Shadow Cult.

The sect’s compound, which appeared extremely ancient, now seemed a bit strange.

Given the harsh surroundings and the insufficient Spiritual Energy, establishing the sect here truly was puzzling.

“So this is the Shadow Cult.

Have you both cultivated here before?”

Lu Chuan looked at the two, asking out of curiosity.

Zhao Kanglong nodded slightly, “Yes, we had come here to cultivate before.

It was said that those who cultivated here would make rapid progress in strength.”

“At first, we didn’t believe it.

However, later on, a group of people came up here to cultivate, and after descending the mountain, they successively broke through several minor realms, improving their strength quickly.”

“At that time, this sect named Shadow Cult became famous, and was talked about everywhere in Myriad Stars City.

He scratched his head awkwardly, “I, lacking in talent, truly caused my father much worry; thus, he planned to send me up the mountain to cultivate, so that, once my strength soared, I could come down and help ease the pressure for him.”

Yang Qingya also nodded slightly, “My father had pretty much the same idea.

Since there was a chance to improve our strength, naturally, he wouldn’t easily let it pass by.”

Lu Chuan pointed towards the Shadow Cult, and asked, “Don’t you find it strange?

What kind of sect would establish itself here?”

Yang Qingya helplessly shrugged her shoulders, “Although I was curious when I first arrived, this sect indeed had its strengths, so I dismissed my concerns.

At that time we all shared one principle: the strong never complain about their surroundings.”

Lu Chuan walked towards the main gate and knocked on it once again.

After a long while, there was no response, and Lu Chuan’s expression turned ugly.

“That old man couldn’t have already run away, could he?”

Zhao Kanglong said nervously, “It’s definitely possible, just now Young Master Lu caused quite a commotion on the mountain when you were slaying the evil spirit.”

“Didn’t that evil spirit say so?

The Sect Master of the Shadow Cult is their General, who specially deceives people into going up the mountain.”

Lu Chuan sighed in resignation, “It looks like this guy is quite alert.”

After that, Lu Chuan kicked the main gate with his foot.

Bang!!

The rotten wooden door was kicked open by Lu Chuan.

He walked inside and looked around— the environment was dilapidated, and there was a smell of mould.

It seemed like this place had been deserted for a long time, not looking like anyone had resided here.

Lu Chuan turned back to look at Zhao Kanglong, and asked, “How long ago was it that you came here?”

Zhao Kanglong scratched his head and thought with a puzzled expression.

“That…

I don’t really know…

how long it has been, I can’t remember anymore.

Maybe we’ll find out once we make it down the mountain and reach Myriad Stars City.

We can simply ask someone there.”

“Once I return to the City Lord’s Mansion, I will naturally know how long I have been missing.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “Then let’s continue down the mountain first.”

The three of them continued along the mountain path, moving further down.

The sky grew darker, and the light gradually dimmed.

Evening was approaching, and soon it would be pitch black here.

Yang Qingya, too, couldn’t help but become anxious and flustered, staying close to Lu Chuan, not daring to take an extra step.

Lu Chuan led the way down the mountain, and soon they saw a glimmer of firelight in the distance.

“Is there someone?

Should we take a detour?”

Zhao Kanglong asked very nervously.

Now on edge, he didn’t want to encounter any more people and only wished to quickly get back to the safety of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Lu Chuan patted his shoulder, “Calm down, that’s my friend over there, from the Dongfang Residence.

We will take a carriage ride back later.”

“Your friend?”

“That’s great, then let’s hurry over there.”

“I know people from the Dongfang Residence!”

Zhao Kanglong excitedly walked down the mountain.

The three of them soon arrived at the foot of the mountain, where the terrain became flat.

Lu Chuan walked towards the carriage, where Dongfang Cheng leaned against it, perusing a tome he couldn’t understand.

Lu Chuan walked over to him.

“Young Master Dongfang, you’ve been waiting!”

Lu Chuan called out to him with a smile.

Dongfang Cheng looked up at Lu Chuan and quickly flashed a smile.

“Young Master Lu, have you taken care of everything?”

“Yes, I’ve eradicated all the evil spirits.

The process wasn’t difficult, though there were some unexpected findings that delayed me.”

Dongfang Cheng, seeing the two disheveled figures behind Lu Chuan, asked anxiously, “And who might these two be?”

“This one here is Zhao Kanglong, whom you should recognize, and this is Yang Qingya, a woman of the Yang family—have you heard of her as well?”

Dongfang Cheng nodded repeatedly, “Of course I know them, but…

how did you find them?”

Lu Chuan continued, “The specifics about these two are rather complicated; I’ll explain to you slowly.”

Lu Chuan came to Dongfang Cheng’s side and started to carefully explain what had just happened.

He elaborated every detail about the Shadow Cult, the mass burial mound, and the ancient army.

Dongfang Cheng listened, confused, and took quite a while to understand.

“So, the Shadow Cult was established by the General as a ruse, merely to lure outsiders to the mass burial mound for the purpose of soul resurrection?”

“Exactly, that must have been his plan.”

“Well, if there’s no danger now, let’s leave.

Let’s head back first.”

Zhao Kanglong and Yang Qingya hurried onto the carriage, not daring to linger outside any longer.

“You take them to the Dongfang Residence first, I’ll go out and gather some information.”

Lu Chuan said to Dongfang Cheng.

“I don’t understand, why not just send the two back directly?”

Dongfang Cheng asked, puzzled.

“The City Lord of Myriad Stars City holds a high position and is privy to many things; I want to ask him something.

If they don’t answer, I’ll still have some leverage to negotiate with them.”

“I see now, since you’ve saved them, naturally you’d want to use them.”

“It’s not quite using them.

Anyway, just do as I say.

I don’t want to send people back lightly.”

Sitting in the carriage, Zhao Kanglong became visibly nervous upon hearing this.

“Young Master Dongfang, what do you mean by this?

Are you going to imprison me?”

Dongfang Cheng looked at him and said, “Of course not, you’ll stay at the Dongfang Residence temporarily.”

“But I’m the son of the City Lord.

If you restrict my freedom at the Dongfang Residence, what will happen if my father finds out?

Aren’t you afraid they’ll blame you?”

At those words, Dongfang Cheng couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle, “You’ve been missing for three years; many things aren’t as you imagine.”

“Three…

three years?”

He was taken aback, struggling to grasp the reality.

“What has happened to Myriad Stars City?”

He continued to ask.

With a scornful smile, Dongfang Cheng said, “Now, the power dynamics in Myriad Stars City have changed; my Dongfang family is the preeminent aristocratic family, unshakable by anyone.”

“Impossible, are you saying the Lu family doesn’t exist in your eyes?

With them around, when could your Dongfang family ever come first?”

“The Lu family is nothing but fish on the chopping board; whether or not to eat them is just a matter of time.”

Zhao Kanglong stood frozen in place, his eyes blankly fixed on Dongfang Cheng.

“What…

what are you talking about?

The Lu family, once untouchable, has become mere fish on the chopping board in your opinion?”