NOVEL WEB Chapter 792: Elder of the Heavenly Star Sect
Luo Chen nodded, knowing that Qing Shuang had a point.
In the Cultivation Realm, surviving alone is difficult; joining a faction might provide them with some protection.
They continued onward, discussing the days in the valley, where both joyful and painful memories had left an indelible mark on their hearts.
"Do you remember when we first met?" Qing Shuang suddenly asked, a hint of a smile in her eyes.
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "Of course I remember, you barged into my array like a wild girl back then and almost ruined my runes."
Qing Shuang lightly hit Luo Chen, "Wasn't that because your array was too complicated? I just accidentally..."
As they reminisced, they walked, and before they knew it, dusk had descended.
In the distance, a bustling marketplace appeared before them, brightly lit and bustling with noise.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, each seeing the determination in the other's eyes.
They knew that from this moment, they would begin a new life.
Upon entering the marketplace, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang first looked for an inn to settle down.
In the inn, they heard many rumors about the Cultivation Realm, including some about the Heavenly Star Sect.
"I hear the Heavenly Star Sect is recently searching for talented disciples, seems they're planning something big," a drinker whispered in a corner.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with interest.
"We have to be careful, the Heavenly Star Sect's influence spans the Cultivation Realm, we can't be careless," Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang.
Qing Shuang nodded, knowing Luo Chen was right.
They decided to gather more information in the marketplace before making any decisions.
In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang made inquiries throughout the marketplace, learning that the Heavenly Star Sect was indeed searching for potential cultivators, but they also heard some negative news about the sect.
"Though powerful, the Heavenly Star Sect isn't internally united, and factional struggles within the sect are intense," an old man said mysteriously in a teahouse.
After hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang each harbored their own thoughts.
After much contemplation, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided not to join any faction for the time being but instead sought out gatherings of Loose Cultivators in the marketplace to see if they could meet like-minded friends.
They met a female cultivator named Ziyun, who was cheerful and had a commendable cultivation level, quickly becoming friends with Luo Chen and Qing Shuang.
"You two seem quite promising, how about joining our Loose Cultivator Alliance?" Ziyun extended the invitation to Luo Chen and Qing Shuang during a gathering.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, recognizing it as a good opportunity.
The Loose Cultivator Alliance, while lacking the extensive background of the Heavenly Star Sect, offered freedom, and its members were like-minded.
"Loose Cultivator Alliance?" Qing Shuang repeated, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.
Ziyun smiled and nodded, "Yes, our Loose Cultivator Alliance may be small, but the members help each other and progress together. Here, you can find many like-minded friends, and we often have various tasks and activities to enhance cultivation and expand knowledge."
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then looked at Qing Shuang, seemingly seeking her opinion.
Qing Shuang smiled slightly and said to Ziyun, "Sounds good, we're willing to join."
Ziyun clapped happily, "Great! You will surely like it here. Tomorrow we have a team heading out to explore an Ancient Ruins, care to join us?"
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, then Luo Chen replied, "We're very interested, but we need to prepare a bit."
"No problem, we'll gather at the city gate early tomorrow," Ziyun said, turning to greet other Loose Cultivators.
Returning to the inn, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began preparing for the next day's exploration.
They checked their magic artifacts and talisman papers, ensuring everything was in order.
"Do you think this ancient ruin will be dangerous?" Qing Shuang asked while organizing her artifacts.
Luo Chen shook his head, "Hard to say, but since it's a relic, it won't be simple; we need to be cautious."
"Hmm, I'll be careful," Qing Shuang nodded, then softly added, "Luo Chen, no matter what happens, we must face it together."
Luo Chen moved to Qing Shuang's side, gently holding her hand, "Of course, we always have."
The next morning, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang appeared promptly at the city gate.
Ziyun was already waiting there with a few other Loose Cultivators.
"You guys are right on time, let's head out," Ziyun called to everyone, leading the group out of the city.
The group passed through dense forests, eventually arriving at an ancient stone gate covered by vines and ancient trees.
The stone gate bore the marks of time, but some ancient runes could still be discerned.
"This is the entrance to the Ancient Ruins," Ziyun explained, "Be careful inside, here there might be mechanisms and traps."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang followed closely behind Ziyun, cautiously entering the stone gate.
Upon entering the ruins, they immediately felt an ancient and mysterious aura engulf them.
The interior of the ruins was complex, filled with broken statues and stone pillars.