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Chapter 426 - 426 413 Ancient Lava Cave

426: Chapter 413: Ancient Lava Cave 426: Chapter 413: Ancient Lava Cave That night, Ye Chen didn’t return to Feng Zhixiao’s residence but went to the castle’s graveyard instead to visit Tang Yan.

This girl, who was like a flower in bloom, had died for him.

It was a turning point in Ye Chen’s character.

If not for Tang Yan’s loss, Ye Chen would definitely still be troubled by the attention he had attracted from so many girls.

He would have been agonizing over whether to choose Li Ruo, Zhang Yantong, or Dian Ling.

But now, things were different.

Ye Chen would tell himself without hesitation that he couldn’t let go of any of them; he had to bring them all into his embrace.

Because having missed Tang Yan, he absolutely could not miss out on Li Ruo, Tongtong, or Dian Ling.

Ye Chen meditated in his room at the very top of the castle, sitting within and gazing at the specks of starlight outside.

The sea breeze was gentle, and while Leisure City was somewhat hot in July, the nights were quite comfortable.

Ye Chen looked up at the vast sky, pondering the true essence and meaning of life.

The next day.

Feng Zhixiao and others got up early, having heard that Brother Chen would take them into the Ancient Lava Cave for training.

Everyone was genuinely curious and greatly interested.

Last night, Da Xia and Haozi had nonstop shared the cave’s wonders and its powerful impact on the human physique refinement.

Haozi and Da Xia were the strongest among them, and no one truly knew the extent of their strength.

“Damn it, get up quickly, we’ve got training to do!” Feng Zhixiao excitedly climbed out of bed.

“Brother Chen isn’t even here yet, what’s the rush, kid!” Liu the Tyrant turned over, continuing to sleep.

“Brother Chen is here!” Li Tieniu rushed in hastily.

The guy had been retired for several years but still maintained his military lifestyle, insisting on exercising every morning.

Upon hearing this, Liu the Tyrant immediately rolled out of bed and anxiously asked, “Where’s Brother Chen?”

“He’s coming soon!”

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before Ye Chen approached the room, asking with a smile, “How is everyone prepared?”

“Brother Chen, we’re all ready to set off!” Feng Zhixiao said with a trace of excitement.

“Ba Wang, you haven’t washed up, have you?” Ye Chen was startled.

“Brother Chen, just ignore him, I’ve known him for days and have never seen him wash up!” Feng Zhixiao grinned and started laughing.

“Ha ha…” Everyone burst into laughter.

Liu the Tyrant scratched his head in embarrassment and then said to Ye Chen, “Brother Chen, just wait a moment for me, I’ll be right there!”

Afterward, Liu the Tyrant rushed in and out amidst a flurry of noise.

When he re-appeared, not only had he washed his face, but he had also cleaned his head.

With droplets clinging to his hair, he stood up straight and told Ye Chen, “Brother Chen, everything is ready!”

“Let’s go then!” Ye Chen smiled faintly.

Soon after, everyone got up and proceeded toward the Ancient Lava Cave.

The Ancient Lava Cave was the core location of the Luo Sijue family, located behind the castle, by the edge of a cliff.

From the castle’s exit, one path led to the base of the mountain, another to the Ancient Lava Cave.

The steep stairs made everyone gasp in astonishment.

“Damn, who the hell built these stairs on the cliff, that’s freaking amazing!” Feng Zhixiao observed the steps leading hundreds of meters downward, which felt like walking amid clouds and fog.

The stairs were a bit damp and slippery, so Ye Chen repeatedly cautioned them to be careful.

“Yeah, it’s the Luo Sijue family’s greatest pride!” Da Xia boasted with pride.

“Truly extraordinary!” Feng Zhixiao smacked his lips and said, “Seeing this place, I’m even more curious about the Ancient Lava Cave, can’t wait to go inside and take a look!”

“Heh heh, I bet once you’re in, you’ll want to rush right back out!” Da Xia smiled wickedly.

“Bullshit, I can at least last ten days or a half-month!” Feng Zhixiao huffed.

After walking down for about ten minutes or so, they finally reached the foot of the mountain.

Two checkpoints guarded by guards were required to enter the Ancient Lava Cave.

When the guards saw Ye Chen arrive, they made way for him.

At the entrance of the Ancient Lava Cave, Ye Chen looked at the ancient characters inscribed above: “Ancient Lava Cave.”

The name of the Ancient Lava Cave originated from this.

Indeed, no one knew how many years these few characters had existed in this world.

“We’ve arrived!” Ye Chen stood at the front, where two guards stood ramrod straight at the door, their gazes steadfast and profound, long and far-reaching.

“Brother Chen, so this is the place.

It looks like some ancient relic!” Feng Zhixiao looked around seriously and then reached out to touch the indescribable material of the door.

Instantly, a wave of heat struck Feng Zhixiao’s hand.

Startled, he looked back at his hand, which had already turned red.

“Hehe, kid, this door has been tempered for millions of years and has even developed a soul of its own!” Da Xia grinned and said, “Did you think just anyone could touch it?”

“Then…

how do we get in without pushing the door?” Feng Zhixiao was stunned.

“This door is the Ancient Lava Cave’s greatest protection.

Only the Clan Leader and inheritors like Brother Chen have the qualification to push it open!” Da Xia grinned and laughed.

“Jeez, I really don’t know if this is high-tech or a fantasy novel!” Feng Zhixiao clicked his tongue twice.

Ye Chen sighed with his eyes closed and felt the door with his heart.

He placed his hands on the heavy Mystical Iron Gate and from the door, he felt a faint chill; there was no scalding heat.

Without even pushing, the door opened by itself.

“How magical!” Feng Zhixiao was astonished.

Just as everyone felt the marvel of this place, they were immediately hit by a scorching wave of heat coming from inside.

Feng Zhixiao and the others recoiled a few steps, their eyes wide with terror, and Liu the Tyrant exclaimed in alarm, “Crap, what is that?”

“Ha-ha, you’re already retreating and we haven’t even entered the first layer yet?” Da Xia roared with laughter.

Ye Chen paid no attention to the rest and walked straight in, followed closely by Haozi.

Feng Zhixiao and the others held their breaths as they entered.

As soon as they set foot inside, it was like being exposed to the midday sun in the height of June.

“So hot!” Feng Zhixiao decisively stripped off his clothes.

“Hehe, it’s even hotter inside!” Da Xia grinned and laughed.

Ye Chen, Haozi, and Da Xia seemed to feel nothing and proceeded further inside.

There were wall lamps and occasionally, pangolins could be seen scurrying up the walls, quickly fleeing upon seeing people.

They followed the steps downward to the first level’s platform.

Inside the platform of the first level, two guards were on watch.

“Young Master!” Upon seeing Ye Chen, the two guards immediately bowed with respect.

“Mm, these people are the ones we’re training this time.

Keep a good eye on them!” Ye Chen instructed.

“Yes, Young Master!” The two guards nodded at once.

Then, Ye Chen turned to Feng Zhixiao and the others, and earnestly instructed, “The Ancient Lava Cave is a very mystical place.

By staying here, you can temper your bodies.

What you need to do every day is to sit here and then meditate.

Think about your life, your future.

You can also ponder your views on this world, on society.

In short, you have to calm your mind.

If your heart is too chaotic, it might not be able to withstand the strain on your body!”

“Brother Chen, what do you mean?

I don’t understand,” Liu the Tyrant asked, puzzled.

“I seem to recall hearing something about special forces in the military.

Apparently, meditation is part of their training!”

“Meditation is the first lesson to becoming an expert.

Whether it’s Ancient Martial Arts in China, Ninjas in Japan, or even Yoga in India!” Ye Chen looked over the crowd and said, “They all place high demands on meditation because it can elevate a person’s realm from within.

There are three realms in martial arts: first, the Courage of a Common Man; second, Unity of Heart and Mind; third, Unity of Heaven and Man.”

“Brother Chen, do you mean we can become experts just through meditation?” Feng Zhixiao’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“No!” Ye Chen shook his head and said, “Meditation is just the first step, the second step is through learning.

Nowadays, martial artists in the world start with the second step without undertaking the first.

Many people don’t understand the importance of the first step.

Once you have the first step in place, the second step follows naturally.”

“Aren’t we supposed to just train our muscles, our strength directly?” Li Tieniu was also surprised, and not just Li Tieniu—Jiang Wei and Xiao Bai were all taken aback.

“There’s a Zen saying in Buddhism: Living in the world is like being in a forest of thorns.

If the heart stays still, a person will not act rashly and thus won’t be hurt.

If the heart is restless, the person acts rashly and suffers injuries and pain, thus experiencing all kinds of suffering in the world.” Ye Chen looked at the crowd and said, “The martial artist’s state of mind is the most important.

Without it, training in martial arts is nothing but a waste.

So, the first thing you need to do is think deeply here.

When you suddenly find one day that a spring of clarity has flowed through your heart, then…

you can enter the second level!”

“Alright, let’s start!” Feng Zhixiao immediately sat down on the ground.

Everyone was eager and rushed, competing to be the first to enter the second level.