The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1080

Chapter 1080: Chapter 1077: Life and Death Gamble Chapter 1080: Chapter 1077: Life and Death Gamble “Brother Huang, please go ahead,” Shen Luo's brow furrowed slightly as he sent back a telepathic message.

“For this Secret Realm expedition, according to the original plan, I'm supposed to strive on behalf of the Human Race. If I can find the Key to the Secret Realm and secure the top position, it would be a significant boon for our Human Race's standing in the Three Realms over the next hundred years,” Huang Yi said.

“Does Brother Huang want me to take the top spot for him?” Shen Luo hesitated for a moment before replying telepathically.

“Exactly.”

“Brother Huang flatters me too much. Not to mention that I have no interest in this matter, even if I were to give it my all, there's no guarantee I could succeed,” Shen Luo thought with a wry smile in his heart.

“Friend Shen, hear me out first. Setting aside the greater good of the Human Race, this is also beneficial for you,” Huang Yi's tone became grave.

“Oh?” Shen Luo expressed his puzzlement.

“Friend Shen should know that Shouyang Mountain's Sect is not weak, and its Lecture Hall has always been one of the strongest branches in all Sects. Zhao Tong's Master and Elder is known for his favoritism and narrow-mindedness. Even if he cannot use the Sect's power against you openly, he may have other arrangements in secret that even the Great Tang Dynasty Government can handle in the light but not in the dark,” Huang Yi continued.

“What does this have to do with me winning the championship at the Martial Assembly?” Shen Luo asked, still not understanding.

“It is very much related, Friend Shen. Think about it, if you can secure this victory for the Human Race, ensuring that our voice is heard in the Three Realms for the next hundred years, you would be a hero of the Human Race. At that time, no matter who would think of targeting you, they would have to weigh the consequences very carefully,” Huang Yi explained.

Upon hearing this, Shen Luo's expression turned solemn, and his thoughts began to whirl rapidly.

If he were alone, he naturally wouldn't care much about Shouyang Mountain's secret retaliation, but after all, he had the Spring and Autumn Pavilion's legacy to consider; he couldn't just ignore it.

“Furthermore, if Friend Shen really can do it, it would also please our venerable ancestor,” Huang Yi added.

Shen Luo heard this and fell into deep thought again.

After a long while, he sent back a telepathic message: “I can only give it a try, but if it doesn't work out, then that will have to be it.”

“That's good enough,” Huang Yi nodded inwardly with relief.

Half a day later, Shen Luo's injuries were largely recovered, and by taking a large amount of Elixirs, he had replenished much of his lost essence blood.

“Friend Shen, what are your plans next?” Fu Donglai asked.

“I haven't decided yet. How about you?” Rather than answering, Shen Luo asked in return.

“I want to find the Key and conclude this Martial Assembly as soon as possible,” Fu Donglai furrowed his brows and said.

“Does Daoist Friend Fu also wish to compete for first place in this Martial Assembly?” Shen Luo asked in surprise.

According to Fu Donglai's initial remarks, he was participating in the trial for someone else and didn't come voluntarily. Why would he suddenly become interested in competing for the first place?

“You misunderstand me, Friend Shen. I don't care who becomes the champion of the Martial Assembly. I just want to finish this trial as soon as possible,” Fu Donglai shook his head and explained.

“Why is that?” Shen Luo asked, curious.

“Friend Shen, throughout this Martial Assembly, you must have witnessed quite a few battles as well. It was originally just a competition for victory, which is fine, but now there's bloodshed everywhere, and lives are at stake,” Fu Donglai said.

“That… we were already aware of what we were getting into before entering the Secret Realm, weren't we?” Shen Luo mused.

Before entering the Secret Realm, everyone had already signed a Life and Death Agreement, so to speak of such things now seemed somewhat affected and hypocritical.

“Brother Shen, do you know that our battles within the Secret Realm are being live broadcasted to the Three Realms? Even at this very moment, who knows how many are wagering on our lives, sinking into large and small betting games,” Fu Donglai continued.

Hearing this, Shen Luo also felt somewhat uncomfortable, the idea of his own life being fodder for others' gambling jokes did strike him with some distaste.

As for deeper considerations, Shen Luo hadn't thought too much about it.

“Since Daoist friend Fu is intent on ending this trial quickly, I too would like to try finding the key to this Secret Realm. Since our paths align, we might as well travel together,” Shen Luo said with a smile.

“That would be wonderful,” Fu Donglai replied with a smile.

“Brother Huang, what about you? Will you be joining us?” Shen Luo turned his head and asked.

“I won't continue on with you. I plan to stay here to heal properly,” Huang Yi said with a smile, lifting his severed arm.

After speaking, his gaze flickered slightly with a profound look at Shen Luo.

Shen Luo knew he was reminding him not to forget the earlier request, so he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

After bidding farewell to Huang Yi, Shen Luo and Fu Donglai crossed a mountain peak and entered another forest.

The space within the Secret Realm was much larger than they had anticipated; they even encountered a group of formidable Monsters while crossing the mountain peaks earlier.

However, neither Shen Luo nor his companion wished to entangle with them and hurriedly fled.

“Brother Shen, have you noticed anything peculiar in this Secret Realm before?” Fu Donglai asked while they were on the move.

“Why do you ask?” Shen Luo said, surprised.

“It's nothing, I'm just not sure if it was an illusion. Previously in the Secret Realm, near a battlefield where monks had fought, I detected a faint scent of Magical Beast's Qi, but it was so light that it felt unreal,” Fu Donglai said with a frown.

“Magical Beast's Qi?” Shen Luo frowned.

“It's not much different from that of Monsters, easily confused. Although the Qi was faint, it made me feel uneasy. But then I never encountered it again,” Fu Donglai explained.

“Now that you mention it, when I previously used an underground escape technique and was healing underground, I too sensed a breath that made me very uncomfortable. However, when I tried to investigate further, I could no longer sense it, so I had to leave it be,” Shen Luo shared.

“It is said that this Secret Realm was originally an inaccessible land hanging outside the heavens. After the Human Race, Demons, and Immortals stabilized the Three Realms, major powers from all three cooperated to draw it back. After some renovations and transformations by Tianji City, it was turned into the trial grounds for the Three Realms Martial Arts Conference,” Fu Donglai narrated.

“I have heard about this. The treasures that appear throughout the Secret Realm were actually placed there as rewards by the later generations of the Human Race, Demons, and Immortals. The existence of Monsters and Magical Beasts in the Secret Realm is also not surprising; they're likely placed there by them as well,” Shen Luo added.

“Ordinary Monsters or Magical Beasts are not a problem, but if some particularly special Magical Beasts have been introduced, then the situation becomes more dangerous for all of us,” Fu Donglai said, his brow furrowed in concern.

“No matter, let's hurry to find the Secret Realm key and end the trial soon,” Shen Luo said with a smile.

Fu Donglai nodded in agreement, just as he was about to speak further, a sudden explosive noise arose from ahead.

The two of them hastily stopped and carefully approached the location, only to see a young man in white piercing a Burly Man's chest with a sharp sword. Both were from the Human Race, yet they were clearly engaged in a battle to the death.