My disciples are all villains.

Chapter 1373: Core Region

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Although the merit points were not a lot, they were still merit points.

Lu Zhou’s expression remained the same as he waved his hand, indicating the matter was not worth mentioning.

It was unexpected that a Great Venerable Master was so modest. Previously, Qin Renyue had invited him many times but was refused so he thought Lu Zhou was rather cold and aloof. Now, it seemed like it was all a misunderstanding.

Everyone was filled with even more admiration.

At this time, Qin Renyue asked, puzzled, “I’m confused. Why did the Fire Phoenix come here? Moreover, I saw the Fire Phoenix’s attitude toward Brother Lu earlier. Fire Phoenixes prided themselves on their nobility. Why did it leave so easily?”

It was true that Lu Zhou’s move was shocking. However, if it was a fight to the death, it would not be easy, even for a Great Venerable Master, to deal with it. Divine beasts were akin to Saints, after all.

Before Lu Zhou could say anything, Little Yuan’er took the lead and said, “That’s because it’s afraid of my master.”

After that, Little Yuan’er patted the little Fire Phoenix on her shoulder.

In fact, everyone’s eyes had long been attracted by the little Fire Phoenix.

Shang Yan suddenly exclaimed, “I know! The Fire Phoenix must have come here to look for the little Fire Phoenix, right?”

“…”

In other words, this disaster was brought by the Great Venerable Master.

Fan Zhong frowned before he said in a serious tone, “Pay attention to your words. In my opinion, the Great Venerable Master must have subdued the little Fire Phoenix. Hence, the huge Fire Phoenix surrendered and left.”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Shang Yan hastily said as he nodded.

Qin Renyue did not care. Even if Lu Zhou brought this disaster, it had already been resolved. The most important thing was that he received a drop of the Fire Phoenix’s true blood as compensation.

As everyone chatted and flattered the Great Venerable Master, they felt slightly sour in their hearts.

At this time, Qin Renyue said, “I have a deep friendship with Brother Lu. The northern training hall aside, it’s not a big deal for me to give Brother Lu the southern training hall.”

‘How magnanimous!’

With this level of flattery, the others thought they really could not compare with Qin Renyue.

Suddenly, Fan Zhong said, “It’s really enviable that Venerable Master Qin obtained the true blood.”

Inwardly, Fan Zhong thought to himself, ‘How dare you snatch away such a precious treasure from the Great Venerable Master?’

Lu Zhou said, “That’s what the Fire Phoenix gave him. I won’t take it from him.”

Fan Zhong nodded. “It makes sense. With the little Fire Phoenix, you’re not lacking in true blood.”

Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The little Fire Phoenix rose into the air. With a swoosh, it spat out a ball of flames at Fan Zhong.

Fan Zhong appeared calm outwardly, but he was panicking inwardly. He hurriedly retreated and manifested his astrolabe in front of him.

Everyone was dumbfounded by the little Fire Phoenix’s quick temper. It spat out flames just like that.

Qin Renyue said, “I didn’t expect to make such a mistake. I didn’t know this turkey-like bird is actually the hatchling of a divine beast.”

As soon as Qin Renyue’s voice fell, the little Fire Phoenix suddenly turned to stare at Qin Renyue.

Qin Renyue: “…”

Swoosh!

The little Fire Phoenix did not spit fire but began to descend.

Little Yuan’er grabbed it and said, “You’re trying to show off again.”

Qin Renyue sighed in relief inwardly, thinking about the close call. Then, he said with a smile, “It’s a joke. Don’t take it to heart.”

Lu Zhou thought it was about time so he said, “Since the northern training hall is destroyed, let’s go to the southern training hall.”

Everyone was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Naturally, the juniors were not invited.

The Venerable Masters and the Free Men followed Lu Zhou to the southern training hall.

…

In the southern training hall.

Lu Zhou said, “I have a question, and I hope I’ll be able to obtain answers from all of you.”

“Great Venerable Master Lu, please feel free to ask your question. I’ll answer it to the best of my ability,” Shang Yan said.

“The Free Men travel freely through the nine domains. Until today, many people are curious about the location of the Great Void. Did you see any signs of the Great Void in any of the nine domains?”

Everyone shook their heads.

Qin Renyue said with a sigh, “The location of the Great Void is a mystery. Perhaps, it’s even hidden by an illusory formation. Experts are as abundant as clouds in the Great Void. Moreover, to be able to keep the balance of the nine domains, it mustn’t be a small place.”

Shang Yan nodded. “I agree. Many cultivators from the nine domains have gone to the Unknown Land, but not many have gone to the core region. Although I’ve been to many places such as the golden lotus domain, red lotus domain, and the purple lotus domain, I’ve not heard anything about the location of the Great Void.”

“I didn’t hear anything in the black lotus domain and the white lotus domain as well. I heard the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council went on the Great Void Expedition and suffered heavy losses as a result. The furthest they reached was one of the Pillars of Destruction and obtained the soil from there. Even then, most of the participants of the expedition are dead,” Gu Ning said.

The strongest in the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council only had about 12 Birth Charts. It was quite good that some of them even managed to survive going to the Pillar of Destruction.

At this moment, Fan Zhong said, “I think the Great Void might not be in the Unknown Land.”

Lu Zhou looked at Fan Zhong. Although he did not have a good impression of Fan Zhong, there was no denying that as a Venerable Master, Fan Zhong was still knowledgeable. Hence, he asked, “Why do you say so?”

Fan Zhong said, “To tell you the truth, I’ve crossed the Unknown Land. It took me 13 years and 8 months.”

“…”

The training hall was as silent as a graveyard.

Many people tried crossing the Unknown Land, but they were forced to give up halfway. Some had to take a detour to avoid the core region. However, one naturally had to cross the core region to truly understand the Unknown Land.

Fan Zhong’s words shocked everyone.

Lu Zhou asked curiously, “So you’ve been to the core region?”

Fan Zhong nodded. His eyes held a hint of vicissitudes and helplessness as he said, “Indeed, I’ve been to the core region. I’ve been to all ten Pillars of Destruction. There are three in the outer region, three in the middle region, three in the core region, and one in the heart of the Unknown Land.”

Fan Zhong’s expression changed slightly as he sighed and said, “I’ve never seen a pillar as thick as the Pillar of Destruction in the heart of the Unknown Land. It’s 10,000 times taller than the other Pillars of Destruction. When I tried to approach it, I was swept away by a strong gust of wind. Following that, many divine beasts appeared so I had to… Uh… play dead to avoid the disaster.”

“You, a Venerable Master, had to play dead? It’s not easy to fool those divine beasts with keen noses with this trick though,” Qin Renyue said with a smile.

“Anyway, that’s not important. There’s no need to care about that,” Fan Zhong said, clearly wanting to avoid that topic.

“No, no, no, I care very much about that. Who knows I might go there in the future? It’s best for me to learn from your experience,” Qin Renyue said modestly.

“…”

Fan Zhong cursed Qin Renyue in his heart.

Lu Zhou asked, perplexed, “Why is that Pillar of Destruction different from the others?”

Fan Zhong said, “It’s indeed strange. That’s not all. If the Unknown Land weren’t so dark, you’d be able to see that the Pillar of Destruction near the green lotus domain is green while the Pillar of Destruction near the golden lotus domain is yellow.”

“So strange?” Mingshi Yin raised his eyebrows.

Yu Zhenghai frowned. “Old Fourth, if you don’t speak, no one would complain about you being mute.”

“Eldest Senior Brother is right. Everyone, please continue,” Mingshi Yin said before he stood behind Yu Zhenghai respectfully, massaging Yu Zhenghai’s shoulders.

Qin Renyue: “…”

Qin Renyue really could not understand the Evil Sky Pavilion. Why was the future supreme being treated in that manner?

Lu Zhou said, “Continue.”