The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Capítulo 1137: Chapter 1136: Strength Determines Everything

“For so many years, the Forbidden Land has remained inactive, but last night it suddenly stirred. They’re likely becoming restless and planning to wage war on us again. Other than this possibility, I can’t find another explanation,” Elder Wu said frankly.

Upon hearing this, Yin Zhengyuan’s expression changed slightly. Although he thought the same, he held a sliver of hope, but after hearing Elder Wu’s words, even that hope vanished.

Since Elder Wu said so, it probably means it’s true.

“If that’s the case, let’s go and take a look,” Yin Zhengyuan sighed.

“Hmm.” Elder Wu nodded in agreement.

No one can casually enter the Tuo Shi Forbidden Land. Only the leaders of Shangyun Pavilion and Lingxiao Pavilion have the credentials. Anyone else appearing without cause faces certain death.

This is the most important rule in Tuo Shi; everyone must remember it, or they will pay with blood.

Even a proud son of heaven like Yin Lulu has been warned countless times by Yin Zhengyuan that violating this rule is certain death.

So although Yin Lulu is very curious about what is in the Forbidden Land, she has never acted on it or done anything.

The Forbidden Land naturally has guardians, and the one protecting it is one of the top ten masters of Tuo Shi.

“Elder Wu, Elder Yin.” The Mountain Guardian greeted them promptly as they arrived.

“What exactly happened last night?” Yin Zhengyuan asked urgently.

“Without the orders from you two, I didn’t venture in. However, last night, I did indeed sense an extremely domineering energy disturbance,” the Mountain Guardian replied honestly.

Looking at it, it was a dark cave of unknown depth. Elder Wu and Yin Zhengyuan exchanged a glance before stepping into the cave together.

The cave inclined downward, forming a slope. Simply put, the cave extended directly toward the Earth’s core.

After a full ten minutes, they saw a faint light in the otherwise pitch-dark cave, and the source of that light clearly came from the cave’s bottom.

Yin Zhengyuan’s heart raced. For many years, he had kept this secret buried in his heart and had visited this place multiple times. Yet, every visit filled him with overwhelming tension.

The Leader of Lingxiao Pavilion is known for incredible power. What kind of existence could incite such fear?

“Elder Wu, is there anything strange?” Yin Zhengyuan asked Elder Wu.

Elder Wu nodded, “The energy fluctuations here are evidently much stronger than before. It seems this place can no longer hold them.”

While speaking, they reached their real destination.

At the deepest part of the cave, a mass of light mist seemed to enclose endless darkness, resembling a black hole capable of devouring everything. Within, thick mist churned and struggled as if trying to break free from confinement.

Seeing this, Yin Zhengyuan’s expression changed abruptly, “If I remember correctly, the last energy fluctuation was small and barely noticeable. This time it’s expanded dozens of times. What’s going on? How could such a significant change happen so suddenly?”

Detecting Yin Zhengyuan’s fear, Elder Wu, too, lost his calm demeanor, “It seems the time has come; Tuo Shi’s secret can no longer be kept.”

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The secret that Su Changfeng had been endlessly curious about was here: the very reason Tuo Shi exists is because of this black hole.

On the other side of the black hole lies another world, though no one knows its mysteries. However, it is certain that the beings of that world are incredibly formidable, once nearly bringing Earth to the brink of destruction.

If it weren’t for the sacrifices of countless masters, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Yin Zhengyuan was deeply shaken, his voice slightly trembling, “Elder Wu, with Tuo Shi’s current strength, there’s no way to resist them. Is this calamity truly unavoidable?”

As the Leader of Lingxiao Pavilion, Yin Zhengyuan clearly understands Tuo Shi’s past.

Back then, Tuo Shi could fend off attacks from the Outer Domain due to its overwhelming power, boasting thousands of Heavenly Level masters. But now, there are only a few dozen.

With such limited strength, naturally, there’s no way to fend off such an existence.

Understanding the gap between the two, it’s precisely this gap that leaves Yin Zhengyuan in utter despair.

Elder Wu nodded. He, too, understands that Tuo Shi is no longer what it used to be. With its current power, how can it stand against the Outer Domain?

“I plan to personally check and see what’s going on,” Elder Wu suddenly said.

Hearing this, Yin Zhengyuan’s mind went blank, staring at Elder Wu in a daze.

Personally check?

Over the years, Tuo Shi has sent many masters to uncover the secrets of the Outer Domain. But until now, all have gone and never returned. What exactly is in the black hole remains unknown.

“Once I confirm that Su Changfeng successfully passes the Heavenly Level promotion, I will offer my life to Tuo Shi. These old bones of mine probably don’t have much time left, and rather than dying in Tuo Shi, I’d rather take a gamble and personally see what the Outer Domain is,” Elder Wu stated.

Su Changfeng through the Heavenly Level competition?

Despite Yin Zhengyuan’s heavy heart, he almost laughed at this statement.

A rookie in Tuo Shi attempting to ascend to the Heavenly Level—Elder Wu must be joking, right?

“Elder Wu, what exactly do you see in that kid to value him so much?” Yin Zhengyuan asked in confusion, undeniably curious.

He hadn’t found the opportunity to ask before, but now that he had the chance, he wanted clarity. After all, Su Changfeng is just someone from the secular world. Why does Elder Wu value him so much?

“Shangyun Pavilion needs someone to take my place and hold it up. Guan Shan, though exceptional, lacks maturity. Su Changfeng perfectly meets my requirements,” Elder Wu replied.

Hearing this, Yin Zhengyuan couldn’t help but sigh, “Even if he meets your standards in mindset, he’s merely a waste in terms of strength. In a place like Tuo Shi, which values strength above all, how can he command respect?”

That’s right. Tuo Shi is a place where strength speaks, and that’s the only way to prove oneself. But according to Yin Zhengyuan, Su Changfeng hasn’t reached that requirement yet. Perhaps he will in many years, but certainly not now.

Strength?

This prejudice is common among the people of Tuo Shi when it comes to Su Changfeng—the habitual view of secular experts. They believe that no matter the talent of someone in the secular world, once in Tuo Shi, they need a long period of accumulation before they can become true masters.

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