My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 931 Gratitude, Visiting the Door (Three Chapters Combined)

Right now,

Liu Zhenshan felt a surge of unease.

If Shen Changchuan can keep his promise and remember this favor to help, then the troubles that the Six Harmonies Sect is facing can be said to be easily resolved.

Then you can completely put down the burden on your shoulders and relax from then on.

But what if the other party is a cold-hearted, heartless, and ungrateful person?
Thinking of this possibility,
Liu Zhenshan's heart tightened.

"Such a commotion on the back mountain could probably be clearly seen both on the mountain and at the foot of the mountain!"

“Peng Zhiguang has always been ambitious and wanted to annex the four major factions. He must have planted spies in the Six Harmonies Faction and its surroundings to monitor our every move.”

"Once news of the sudden celestial changes and the sweeping aura from the back mountain reaches Chongyang Mountain, will it trigger Peng Zhiguang's nerves, making him think that my Liuhe Sect is secretly cultivating a powerful innate grandmaster, thus prematurely igniting his actions?"

This concern,

He only realized it not long ago!
Liu Zhenshan had always been well aware that the reason why their Liuhe faction had consistently and unequivocally opposed Peng Zhiguang's move to merge factions over the past decade, yet had not suffered the most intense suppression and machinations, was because...
Unlike the Cangwu and Yuquan sects, whose senior leaders suffered various accidents, resulting in deaths or injuries that forced younger members to rise to power and significantly weakened their strength, ultimately leading to a shift in their attitudes towards merging, this sect did not suffer the same fate.

A large part of the reason is

It was because Peng Zhiguang needed their existence to prevent the reputation of the Chongyang Sect in the martial arts world from plummeting!
The reason they were chosen as representatives of the opposition was simply because...

Their Six Harmonies Sect is weak enough!

Because the Cangwu and Yuquan sects still have senior members who are innate masters, they have suffered the most direct and fierce schemes and plots from Peng Zhiguang over the past ten years.

Although the Luoxia Sect does not have any senior innate masters, it has five top-tier experts who might one day break through to the innate grandmaster level, so it is not suitable.

Only in their Liuhe Sect, Liu Zhenshan is the only one at the peak of the first-class level.

Furthermore, Liu Zhenshan has always behaved in a rather conventional manner; he is not some kind of extraordinary genius.
The reason he was able to become the sect leader was simply because an internal strife in the Six Harmonies Sect twenty years ago caused the sect to suffer heavy losses and a lack of young talent.

In the end, Liu Zhenshan was chosen from among the short ones, given special attention and training, and eventually rose to become the leader of the Liuhe Sect.

His top-tier strength was achieved by consuming a great deal of sect resources, rather than entirely through his own abilities.

Reaching this point is almost the limit he can achieve in his lifetime.

Also because of this,

The Six Harmonies faction was positioned as an opposing voice within the Five Factions Alliance.
Peng Zhiguang was most at ease.

There's no need to worry about anything unexpected happening.

Therefore, he showed "broad-mindedness" and was very "magnanimous" in his attitude towards the Six Harmonies faction.

This can be considered a good thing for the Liuhe faction.

Because it was too weak, others gave up on targeting it.

It was precisely because of this that the Liuhe faction was able to maintain relative stability during these ten years.

Although all of this was undoubtedly a great disgrace in Liu Zhenshan's eyes!
But as long as I can survive...

The future holds the potential to change!

But now,
Such an unusual phenomenon appeared at the Liuhe Sect's mountain gate.
There is a suspected breakthrough in the Innate Grandmaster level within the sect, and the power they possess may even be beyond that level!
Faced with the sudden increase in threat from the Six Harmonies faction,

Can Peng Zhiguang continue to maintain his "broad-mindedness" and allow the Liuhe faction to continue to survive?!
Based on Liu Zhenshan's understanding of Peng Zhiguang's personality,
I'm afraid it's very difficult!

"Peng Zhiguang may seem chivalrous, forthright, and magnanimous, but in reality, he is narrow-minded."

"If something poses no threat to him whatsoever, he will be magnanimous and patient enough to let it be. But if something does pose a threat, he will spare no effort to completely eliminate it!"

"This commotion will definitely put him on his guard! If we're not careful, the Six Harmonies Sect could be wiped out in the blink of an eye!"

Regarding the current situation
Liu Zhenshan was deeply worried.

It is precisely because of this,
He was extremely uneasy about Shen Changchuan's next move.

Because next,
Is the person before me loyal and righteous, or cold-hearted?
All of these will determine the different fates of the Six Harmonies faction!

Liu Zhenshan bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, his head lowered even further, and his back bent even more.

There's nothing he can do.
The only hope is to lower one's stance as much as possible, hoping to win the other party's favor and thus influence their decision.

Shen Changchuan had no idea what Liu Zhenshan was thinking.

Seeing the other party's attitude,
Shen Changchuan waved his hand.

An invisible force unfolded, lifting Liu Zhenshan up from a distance.

"This improvement is also thanks to the generous assistance of Sect Leader Liu."

"Without that Zhou Tian acupoint diagram, I, Shen, might not have been able to enter the Innate Realm in such a short time."

"Therefore, Sect Leader Liu, there's no need to be so polite."

"I will never forget this favor."

Shen Changchuan's voice was calm.

"Before coming here, I made a promise to Miss Liu that if this trip is successful, I will help you resolve the current troubles facing the Six Harmonies Sect."

Now that I have achieved success, I must fulfill my promise.

Upon hearing Shen Changchuan's words, Liu Zhenshan's body trembled violently.
In one's heart,

A large rock fell to the ground.

A surge of immense joy welled up within me!

"This this!"

Liu Zhenshan was so agitated that he couldn't even speak a complete sentence.

He had no choice but to react this way.
The person before them, even before advancing to the Innate Realm, was able to kill Lu Changhe, a senior Innate Grandmaster, with his first-class level strength.

Now, the opponent has clearly crossed that threshold and achieved the Innate Realm, so their strength must have increased significantly!

Putting everything else aside,
Based solely on the celestial phenomena triggered by the opponent's breakthrough,
Liu Zhenshan would know all of this.
As long as the other party is willing to take action, then the trouble that the Chongyang Sect is facing will certainly not be a problem!
"Senior, Liu Zhenshan is here to thank you!"

Liu Zhenshan took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then bowed to Shen Changchuan again.

"No need to be polite. Equivalent exchange is one of my principles, Shen Changchuan."

"Let's get started without delay."

Now that their strength has broken through...

The matter is temporarily settled.

There was nothing left in the Six Harmonies Sect that he cared about.
Shen Changchuan was too lazy to waste any more time in the Six Harmonies Sect.

I quickly finished my business and repaid the favor before leaving.

They also had no intention of staying in the Six Harmonies Sect any longer.

Just at this time,

Upon hearing Shen Changchuan's words,

A look of bewilderment appeared on Liu Zhenshan's face.

"Now, shall we begin?"

Not only him,

Even Liu Ruyin behind him, as well as the two elders of the Six Harmonies Sect, the second elder, all looked bewildered.

"Senior, why don't we rest for a few days, regroup, and consolidate our strength before setting off?"

After taking a few breaths, Liu Zhenshan cautiously offered his suggestion.

Just broke through,
Are we going to set off directly and attack the Chongyang Faction?

Is it really necessary to be in such a hurry?

at least,

First, I need to familiarize myself with the strength of my newly broken-through Innate Grandmaster realm!
Moreover, attacking someone's base without any preparation is a bit too presumptuous.
Chongyang Mountain, being Peng Zhiguang's stronghold, must be full of traps and the core strength of the Chongyang Sect, not to mention that the opponent has three Xiantian disciples.

Setting off immediately seems rather rash!

"There's no need for any sorting. In fact, you're only one step away from becoming a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm. The reason you haven't broken through is entirely because your own mindset is lacking."

"After I've resolved this matter for you, I need to rush to Chongyang Mountain and the Western Sun Moon Demonic Sect."

"I'll leave as soon as I finish this."

Shen Changchuan said somewhat impatiently.

What kind of nonsense is this, dragging your feet and making a fuss?

As his words fell,

As if realizing something, Liu Zhenshan's confusion gradually faded, and his pupils contracted at that moment.
My breathing became heavy for a moment!

seem,

I misunderstood what the other person meant at the beginning.

What do these words mean?
Three days later,
The same Liuhe Sect's back mountain.

Suddenly, another dark cloud rose above the back mountain, dimming the surrounding light. At the same time, a powerful aura shot into the sky like a volcanic eruption, sweeping across the entire Liuhe Mountain!
Such a commotion,
Such a scene,

This reminded the disciples of the Six Harmonies Sect of the celestial phenomena that occurred three days prior.

However, compared to the incident three days ago,
This time, the momentum was undoubtedly much weaker.

If the previous celestial phenomenon was oppressive, like a massive, overwhelming tsunami that engulfed everything, then...

So this time, it's just a slight change in weather, and its impact is like a small stream in a ditch, compared to the boundless tsunami that can destroy everything.

Regardless of scale,
Or the sense of oppression it brings.

They are all much smaller!

Even so,

Liu Ruyin, who was guarding the secret cave outside the back mountain, along with the First Elder and Second Elder of the Six Harmonies Sect, were filled with excitement at this moment.
But the excitement was far greater than the excitement I felt three days ago when I saw the magnificent changes in the heavens!
I don’t know how long it took,

The gate to the secret cave of inheritance suddenly opened with a roar.

Two figures emerged one after the other, accompanied by a terrifying aura of pressure, as powerful as a surging river and as overwhelming as a roaring torrent!
Liu Ruyin's hand, which was tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, suddenly trembled, and she stared wide-eyed at the cave entrance.

The sound of the elder pacing back and forth in the open space abruptly stopped, and his gray beard trembled slightly.

The Second Elder smashed the wine jug in his hand to the ground with a "crack," completely unaware that the wine had splashed onto the hem of his robe.

The overwhelming, oppressive aura that swept over them caused all three to involuntarily take a few steps back. But at that moment, no one cared about that anymore.

Three pairs of eyes,

At this moment, everyone stared intently at the two figures emerging from the smoke and dust.

"This aura belongs to a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm!"

The elder's voice was hoarse, as if it had been sanded, but the excitement in it and the thrill in his eyes were clearly visible to any ordinary person present!

However, Liu Ruyin and the Second Elder, who were standing to the side, did not notice at all.

their gaze,
At this moment, all eyes were focused on the figure emerging from the secret cave of inheritance!
As footsteps echoed and the smoke and dust at the entrance of the secret cave gradually dissipated,

The two figures, one in front and one behind, became clearer.

The leader of them,
It was naturally Shen Changchuan.

His aura was ordinary, like that of an ordinary person, without any supernatural qualities.

at the same time,

Liu Zhenshan followed half a step behind him.
In the eyes of the public,
They all gradually became clearer.

Compared to when I first entered the Inheritance Cave three days ago,
At this moment, Liu Zhenshan's once graying temples had turned black, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes had faded considerably, and his body was enveloped in shimmering, jade-like ripples of true energy.
He looked ten years younger!

With each step taken, a faint vortex of energy naturally forms beneath one's feet, disturbing the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy).

"father!"

Liu Ruyin exclaimed in surprise, tears welling up in her eyes, and she rushed over, sobbing with joy.

The elder's body suddenly went limp, and he slumped onto a huge rock behind him, as if all his strength had been drained away. He muttered to himself in a daze:
"Grandmaster! After thirty years, our Six Harmonies Sect has finally produced another Innate Grandmaster!"

"Yes, thirty years. It's been thirty years since Master passed away!"

The Second Elder of the Six Harmonies Sect was also lost in thought, muttering to himself. Suddenly, he looked at Shen Changchuan in front of him and knelt down with a thud.
"The Six Harmonies Sect will never forget the kindness of our predecessors in saving us!"

A sect,
Having a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm in charge makes a world of difference!

Especially now that the Liuhe faction is facing the aggressive pressure from the Chongyang faction and its future is uncertain!
As Liu Zhenshan broke through to the Innate Realm,

The Six Harmonies faction would have a completely different voice!
Moreover, Liu Zhenshan is still in his prime, completely different from the two white-haired, near-death innate masters of the Cangwu and Yuquan sects!
It can be said,
After this event, the Liuhe Sect finally had the confidence to stand firm in the martial arts world and face the Chongyang Sect head-on!
And this,
This is undoubtedly a tremendous favor to the entire Liuhe Sect!
The Second Elder suddenly knelt down in excitement.
Shen Changchuan was caught off guard.

However, he then waved his hand, and his boundless innate true energy drew upon the power of heaven and earth, transforming into an invisible force that forcibly lifted him up.

The other person was quite old, with white hair.
Shen Changchuan still respects the elderly and cares for the young.

"Elder, there's no need for that. The reason why Sect Leader Liu was able to break through this time is because he had laid a solid foundation in the past. He was just one step away from success, and I, Shen, gave him a push from behind."

"All of this is mainly due to the result of Sect Leader Liu's decades of dedicated cultivation."

Shen Changchuan shook his head slightly, not taking too much credit.

His words were not meant to be humble.
If Liu Zhenshan were not a top-tier expert with a solid foundation, he would not have been able to create something out of nothing and easily push the opponent to the level of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm.

All he had to do was give it a gentle push.
It simply involves stirring the other person's mind and breaking through their mental barriers, allowing them to achieve a breakthrough in one go.

"Senior, you fully deserve our gratitude!"

"Perhaps to you, helping me ascend to the Innate Realm is just a matter of a few simple movements, but to me, it is a life-saving grace!"

"Without your help, senior, I'm afraid I would never have been able to reach the Innate Realm in this lifetime!"

Upon seeing this, Liu Zhenshan
She broke free from her daughter's embrace, straightened her clothes, and solemnly bowed to Shen Changchuan.

Right now,

Overwhelmed with emotion, he was filled with profound feelings.

He never imagined that the person his daughter brought home would bring such a huge change to his fate!

And this moment,
He was also ashamed of the slight resentment he had felt when Shen Changchuan expressed his intention to see the secret Zhou Tian acupoint diagram of the Liuhe School.
At the same time, I felt extremely ashamed that I had previously doubted whether the other party could keep their promise!

Compared to the changes the other party brought to himself and to the fate of the Six Harmonies Sect,
What does it matter if you just glance at the inherited blueprints?
It was entirely my own petty-mindedness to judge a gentleman!
Also because of this,

Liu Zhenshan's deep bow was full of sincerity!
See here,

In response to the other party's bow,
Shen Changchuan did not refuse and accepted it readily.

Thinking about it, that makes sense.
Perhaps for me, helping the other person advance to the Innate Realm was just a casual thing to do.

But for the other party
But it was something that could change the course of his life!
Liu Ruyin, who was standing next to Liu Zhenshan, and the First Elder and Second Elder, who were not far away, also bowed to Shen Changchuan.
"Alright, no need for further words. For me, this is nothing more than an equal exchange."

"Now that things are over, I will go to the Chongyang Sect and the Western Sun and Moon Demonic Sect to repay the favors I owed them."

Shen Changchuan was also impatient to continue arguing about these issues.

Therefore, after receiving their greeting, he directly expressed his intention to leave.

"Senior, wait!"

“I heard from Ruyin that you are new to Guanzhong and are unfamiliar with the place.”

"Now, let me guide you, senior!"

"Having a local from Guanzhong to guide you will save you a lot of trouble!"

However, before Shen Changchuan could leave, Liu Zhenshan hurriedly spoke up.

Shen Changchuan's plan to go to the Sun and Moon Demon Sect was clearly beyond Liu Zhenshan's expectations.

However, considering Shen Changchuan's help, and taking into account that Shen was unfamiliar with the area, and also because she herself needed to use this opportunity to understand the grudges with the Chongyang Sect,
Liu Zhenshan immediately took the initiative to express his meaning.

"Father."

Seeing this, Liu Ruyin, who was standing to the side, had a worried look on her pretty face.

This time,
It seems we'll have to go up Chongyang Mountain, and even venture deep into the demonic lair of the Sun and Moon Demonic Sect.

This is extremely dangerous!
Even though Liu Zhenshan has now broken through to the Innate Grandmaster level, Liu Ruyin can't help but feel worried.

"Alright, my dear daughter, don't worry."

"Senior's strength is extraordinary, he will be fine."

Liu Zhenshan patted Liu Ruyin's head and said in a gentle voice.

Before advancing to the Innate Realm

Although he knew that Shen Changchuan was very strong, he did not have a specific understanding of just how strong he was.

Until recently, the other party wished him to reach the realm of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm.

Liu Zhenshan had just sensed a fraction of Shen Changchuan's unfathomable strength!
"That kind of terror... even the legendary grandmasters couldn't compare!"

The thought flashed through Liu Zhenshan's mind, and he sighed inwardly.

Also because of this,

He wasn't worried about his safety at all when he led the way.

"That's fine too."

Shen Changchuan didn't think that much about it.
After Liu Zhenshan's reminder, he did realize that he really needed a guide in this unfamiliar Guanzhong region.

Leaving aside the Chongyang School,

Chongyang Mountain is right there; any local can give you directions.

However, the Western Sun and Moon Demonic Sect might not find it so easy to locate the other side's lair.

at this time,
Having Liu Zhenshan, a local, as a guide would undoubtedly reduce a lot of trouble for you.

"Then I'll have to trouble Sect Leader Liu."

"Senior, you're too kind. It's my honor to serve you!"

Liu Zhenshan bowed respectfully, showing no trace of the arrogance of a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm.

"There's no need for that. To be honest, calling me 'senior' is a bit too much for my age. If the sect leader doesn't mind, then please call me Mr. Shen from now on."

Shen Changchuan waved his hand.

I was originally planning to leave, and I figured we wouldn't have a chance to meet again, so I didn't bother to correct it.

But now that the other person is going to become my guide, I guess we'll have to travel together for a while.
The other person, who was in his forties or fifties, addressed him, a young man in his teens, as "senior," which made Shen Changchuan feel somewhat awkward. So he simply told the other person to call him "sir."

"Then I shall humbly accept your offer, Mr. Shen."

Liu Zhenshan hesitated for a moment,
Since that was the other party's request, he had no choice but to agree.

"Let's go."

Just as Shen Changchuan was preparing to leave with the other party,
at this time,

A figure rushed up the mountain like a bird.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

"Sect Leader, First Elder, Second Elder! Our martial arts school and escort agency at the foot of the mountain have been targeted and attacked by some mysterious people. Our outer forces have suffered heavy losses! Almost none of our junior brothers and sisters who were sent out have returned alive!"

Zhuo Changfeng, the young eldest disciple of the Six Harmonies Sect, rushed up from the foot of the mountain, panting heavily.

He ran at top speed while shouting loudly.

"Sect Leader, when I went down the mountain to meet Junior Brother Ye and the others, I discovered that there were quite a few martial artists of unknown origin in the town below! Their temples were bulging, and their steps were steady. I wonder where these experts came from!"

"I inquired with the secret agents of the sects down the mountain, and they said that half a day ago, they saw Mu Qianliu, one of the Eight Great Protectors of the Chongyang Sect, secretly enter the city!"

"I suspect that it might not just be Mu Qianliu alone, but also the other eight bodyguards of the Chongyang Sect!"

Zhuo Changfeng rushed up.

Without bothering to greet him, he placed his hands on his knees, gasped for breath, and quickly explained the situation.

As Zhuo Changfeng's words fell,

The expressions of everyone present changed drastically!
After a long silence,

Liu Zhenshan then said in a deep voice:

"It seems that our Alliance Leader Peng is already eager to make his move!"

Between talking,

A cold glint flashed in Liu Zhenshan's eyes.

(End of this chapter)