Chapter 392: Chapter 392: Decision, to Participate in the Haotian Secret Realm

Zhu Chongjiu had not easily changed his ways, finally learning to fight for what he wanted, and after much effort, he secured a spot for Lu Chen to participate. But Lu Chen turned around and offered back the very thing he had promised to him.

"Lu Chen," Zhu Chongjiu said with a wry smile, "this time, it’s different. It’s not because of the blast furnace explosion."

Seeing Zhu Chongjiu like this, and knowing he had been wounded while protecting him—even the blast furnace explosion was inseparably linked to him—Lu Chen said, "Master, please tell me about this Haotian Secret Realm, what’s it all about?"

Zhu Chongjiu nodded and began to explain everything about the Haotian Secret Realm in detail.

When Lu Chen heard that the Haotian Sect was a first-class sect, he was also stunned with shock.

And the spots for this secret realm were not only allocated to Casting Gear Pavilion, but mostly to second-class sects!

By that logic, did the Hehuan Sect get one too?

If so, was there a chance he could encounter Miaotiao?

Even if he didn’t meet her, he might have the chance to hear news about her!

Lu Chen was beyond excited, yet he dared not show it overtly, pretending to consider things instead.

Zhu Chongjiu did not interrupt, just quietly observing Lu Chen.

After a long while.

Lu Chen nodded and said, "Master, whether it’s a secret realm or not isn’t important. What matters is that I still want to win some glory for you!"

With that as his reason, Lu Chen could also dispel any doubts Zhu Chongjiu had.

Sure enough, Zhu Chongjiu’s face beamed with ecstatic joy. He stepped forward, patted Lu Chen on the shoulder, and said, "I indeed did not misjudge you! Our Casting Gear Pavilion has been allocated three spots. No matter what, you must secure one! Whatever treasures or materials you obtain within the secret realm will all be yours. I don’t want a thing!"

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Master, what should we do next..."

"Leave the next steps to me!"

Zhu Chongjiu knew what Lu Chen was about to say—it was obviously about doing everything possible in the coming days to enhance their strength.

They needed to attend to both internal and external matters.

"Even without the blast furnace, I can still temper your Mysterious Iron Spear. As for you, you need to cultivate properly! All Foundation Establishment disciples within Casting Gear Pavilion will participate in the sparring. When the time comes, you must not hold back. Beat them until they cry for their fathers and mothers!"

Zhu Chongjiu rarely showed such fierceness, remembering over the years how the Foundation Establishment disciples, relying on their masters who were his senior brothers, had acted almost recklessly in his cave.

This also led Zhu Chongjiu to simply use whatever materials he had to refine artifacts, emptying his cave of anything else.

Now, at last, he could have Lu Chen avenge him!

"Master, this spear..."

Lu Chen was still somewhat worried that the spear spirit would be discovered and hesitated as he spoke, but Zhu Chongjiu cut him off.

"Lu Chen, rest assured, I will only temper the body of the spear. I won’t touch anything else. You should properly cultivate the Fire Control Technique! You’re not a natural fire body, but since it was formed later on and can even attract Earth Fire, if you diligently study this, you might be able to traverse a great path that doesn’t neglect either Artifact Refining or cultivation!"

At these words, Lu Chen was once again overjoyed!

This meant that Zhu Chongjiu wouldn’t stop him from cultivating anymore. From now on, he could openly sit beside the fire vein pit to absorb the fire power and nurture his Spiritual Fire!

In a previous introspection, he saw the changes in the Mysterious Iron Spear and even more so, the original Spiritual Fire hidden at the base of the spear, as if it were slowly tempering the spear itself!

However, the fire power might still be insufficient, with its influence on the spear’s transformation being almost negligible.

If he could absorb more of the fire power from the fire vein’s Earth Fire, perhaps he could kill two birds with one stone!

He had a feeling.

When the Spiritual Fire completely refined this spear, that would be the day he breaks through to Core Formation and reached the Core Formation Stage!

"Alright, Master, then I will leave this spear in your hands!"

Lu Chen now trusted Zhu Chongjiu more than ever as he had managed to protect him in such a perilous situation.

Furthermore, he had even caused Zhu Chongjiu to change his ways, which clearly showed how much he valued him!

As of now, such a person was trustworthy.

Zhu Chongjiu laughed heartily and said, "You stay here. I will go and find some materials!"

Having said that, he left the cave once again, while Lu Chen sat at the edge of the pit, cultivating the Fire Control Technique while also connecting with the Spiritual Fire nestled in his lower abdomen!

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