Chapter 1267: Chapter 584: The Rapid Growth of Lu Zhicheng and His Sister, the Limits of Talent (2)

If she were an Integration Great Power herself, she definitely wouldn’t be bothered with such trifles.

She probably would have ventured deep into the Ice Prison long ago to explore its deeper secrets.

After all, such Great Powers live for more than thirty thousand years, akin to old monsters.

Through such lengthy ages, who knows what they have experienced, their Dao hearts must have become unimaginably steadfast.

"Well, I’m not really certain about this."

"Figures as grand as Master are naturally free to follow their whims, doing whatever they please."

"I also tried to investigate Master’s origins, and I suspect Master may not be a cultivator of the Ice Prison."

"Most likely, he comes from the outside world."

Lu Zhicheng said.

He believed that a figure as grand as his Master must have left traces in many places.

Yet lately, no matter how much he investigated, he couldn’t find any Integration Great Power like his Master.

Thus, he immediately concluded that his Master likely came from the outside world to Ice Prison.

Such occurrences are common in Ice Prison.

Occasionally, external cultivators enter Ice Prison, mostly demon cultivators and demons.

This leads to increasing chaos in Ice Prison, with killings everywhere.

"The outside world? It’s rumored that the Ice Prison we’re in is actually a cage."

"Many cultivators are trapped here without end."

"Numerous Integration Great Powers attempted to find a way to leave Ice Prison but found nothing."

"Recently, Master rarely stays in Mixed Element Valley, perhaps searching for a way to leave Ice Prison?"

Lu Duoduo wasn’t surprised about her Master’s origins.

Having cultivated for so long, she also realized the place they were in was indeed a cage.

Yet the size of this cage was unimaginably vast.

Even now, no one knows how extensive the Ice Prison is.

Not even the Integration Great Powers reached the limits of Ice Prison.

"A cage? For ordinary cultivators, this world is already vast enough."

"Ordinary cultivators can’t even traverse the Ice Crystal Mountain Range, let alone leave this world."

"To truly escape this world, one must at least reach Integration, if not Mahayana, before considering it."

"That is a matter countless years away."

Lu Zhicheng chuckled.

To him, worrying about cages now was merely needless concern.

Such thoughts are not something low-tier cultivators should entertain.

Only Integration Great Powers can ponder how to leave this world and break into higher realms.

"Indeed so."

Lu Duoduo nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

Dealing with matters of the Ice Crystal Mountain Range alone was enough to overwhelm them now.

They couldn’t possibly consider the affairs of the entire world.

Moreover, she wasn’t overly concerned about her Master’s origins.

For Integration Great Powers, no matter their origin, are always common.

It suffices for her to know he is her Master.

"Overall, Master is very mysterious, and his intentions remain unknown."

"But that’s alright, as long as Master is willing to protect us."

"What worries me now is that more forces seem to be eyeing us as Mixed Element Valley evolves."

"Especially the Demon Cultivator City—Demon Flame City."

Lu Zhicheng’s expression was grave.

If ordinary forces targeted Mixed Element Valley, their current strength could easily fend them off.

But Demon Flame City is different, a super city guarded by two Integration Great Powers.

If these demon cultivators set their sights on Mixed Element Valley, calamity will surely follow.

This was the source of his recent apprehension.

"Eyeing us at Mixed Element Valley? Why exactly?"

"We are merely active near the Ice Crystal Mountain Range, not encroaching upon their interests."

Lu Duoduo was puzzled.

For it’s known that Mixed Element Valley operates cautiously; though their influence seems to have expanded significantly, it actually only affects nearby villages.

They never touched villages or cities near those super cities.

Yet, despite this, it seems they have drawn the attention of Demon Flame City.

"My guess is that it’s due to contract scrolls."

"For these contract scrolls are very significant to demon cultivators."

"They’re curious about the source of the scroll’s power."

"Some have tried to replicate it unsuccessfully."

"But if these demon cultivators can’t refine them, capturing the cultivators who can refine contract scrolls becomes viable."

Lu Zhicheng explained.

He knew the demon cultivators’ nature—value wealth over life.

They are willing to pay any price for enough gains.

With such immense benefits from contract scrolls, demon cultivators are loath to miss out.

Perhaps some Refining Void Demon Cultivators have their sights set on this prize.

"Are these demon cultivators here to capture me?"

"A truly lawless bunch."

Lu Duoduo gritted her teeth, feeling upset to have been targeted by demon cultivators.

Though she anticipated such a predicament.

Contract scrolls somewhat restrain demon cultivators.

For demon cultivators are often deceivers, adept at posing as Righteous Cultivators.

Ordinary cultivators lack means to discern their true identities.

Yet contract scrolls obliterate this deceitful skill.

Once the contract is signed, they can’t secretly harm their partners; violating the contract brings immediate backlash.

Honestly, when contract scrolls first appeared, these demon cultivators arrogantly scoffed at their power, not hesitating to sign.

Who would have thought that when they tried to betray, the contract’s power erupted instantly?

They suffered backlash and perished.

For decades, innumerable demon cultivators have fallen to contract power.

Gradually, many demon cultivators fearing the contract’s power began to value integrity.

Consequently, some demon cultivators turned to Mixed Element Valley as a thorn in their side.

Some demon cultivators even infiltrated Mixed Element Valley for sabotage.

These infiltrators were swiftly captured and eliminated upon entry.

Meanwhile, demon cultivators persistently seek the true location of Mixed Element Valley.

Unfortunately, to this day, they remain completely unsuccessful.

Yet they never give up seeking Mixed Element Valley.

"Nevertheless, I will not forsake refining contract scrolls."

"This is my cultivation path."

Lu Duoduo clenched her fists.

Honestly, her rapid advancement is due to refining numerous contract scrolls.

Through the power of contract scrolls, she signed agreements with many cultivators.

Acquiring substantial power from contracts for rapid progress.

To abandon contract scrolls means forsaking her cultivation path, something she won’t accept.

"Don’t worry, the situation isn’t that severe yet."

"I’ve informed Master about this, and he reassured me not to fret, as he will handle it."

"Even if Master can’t withstand Demon Flame City, we face no issues."

"I’ve already found some secluded locations for Mixed Element Valley."

"Should those demon cultivators discover our location, and if we can’t withstand them."

"We can immediately use the power of the Heaven-Reaching Bridge to escape Mixed Element Valley and settle elsewhere."

"At most, we’ll abandon this commercial alliance."

Lu Zhicheng said calmly.

He didn’t think merely Demon Flame City could threaten Mixed Element Valley now.

Thanks to Immortal Realm Spirit Talismans from his Master, they wield various incredible powers.

If forced to atlast, Mixed Element Valley could relocate anytime.

But he doubted Demon Flame City could pressure Mixed Element Valley to such an extent.

For his Master’s power was unfathomable; even now, he doesn’t know the terrifying level of his Master’s power.

If Master chose to intervene, even Demon Flame City might not be his opponent.