Chapter 465: One-Style Sword Technique, Exchange
Upon sensing Lu Qing's amiable demeanor, the Second and Third Saint Masters couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
At least they knew that Lu Qing likely bore no resentment over past events.
After all, the pressure that Lu Qing brought them was immense.
That unfathomable aura, regardless of how they tried to perceive it, gave them no clue about Lu Qing's cultivation realm.
"Lu Xiaodao, this place is humble. Why not join us elders at our cave mansion for a gathering?"
After exchanging polite greetings, the First Saint Master extended the invitation.
"Then I shall intrude." Lu Qing nodded gladly.
He was also somewhat curious about the hidden sanctuary of the three Saint Masters, whose prowess had shaken the world for over a thousand years.
After all, as the center of this world, the Holy Mountain held a special significance.
Even in an era of depleted spiritual energy, it allowed the three Saint Masters to break limits and cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
This alone is proof of its extraordinary nature.
Now, with the revival of heavens and earth lasting so long, this grand mountain is perhaps even more mystical.
At least Lu Qing felt that the spiritual energy atop the Holy Mountain was already not inferior to the spirit vein land beneath Long Hatred Mountain.
As for Lin Zhirui, he was even more excited.
Though one of Tianji Building's finest disciples, he had never had the privilege to meet the Saint Masters alone on the mountain.
Let alone be invited to their cultivation cave mansion.
Soon, led by the three Saint Masters, Lu Qing and Lin Zhirui arrived at a cave mansion.
Though the cave mansion was not large, it was only slightly bigger than the Jade Cave within the Ten Thousand Great Mountains.
However, upon entering, Lu Qing's body suddenly shuddered.
The spiritual charm within the cave was already unbelievably dense.
Even compared to the spirit vein land beneath Changbai Mountain, it was far superior.
Lu Qing could feel that if he secluded himself here for a while, his cultivation would greatly improve.
As for Lin Zhirui, with his Great Success of Innate Realm cultivation, the density of spiritual energy here even gave him a sense of "suffocation."
He felt as though his cultivation was on the brink of a breakthrough just from staying here briefly.
The First Saint Master had been observing Lu Qing's expression.
Seeing his surprised look, he couldn't help but smile.
"Lu Xiaodao, what do you think of this cave mansion?"
"It's truly worthy of being on the Holy Mountain; the density of spiritual charm in this cave is something I've rarely seen." Lu Qing expressed his amazement sincerely.
"Since that's the case, we'll gift this cave mansion to Lu Xiaodao. What do you think?" the First Saint Master continued.
"Gift it to me?"
Lu Qing was initially stunned but then slowly regained his composure.
"Saint Master elder, one should not accept without merit, such a precious cave mansion is beyond my acceptance."
The First Saint Master said nothing this time, simply smiling as he looked at Lu Qing.
Yet Lu Qing understood intuitively.
"Saint Master elder means that as long as I agree to your proposal, this cave mansion will be mine?"
The First Saint Master replied, "Indeed, since it's a proposal from the three of us, we can't let Lu Xiaodao suffer any loss."
Lu Qing remained silent.
Though he'd already made up his mind before coming, he couldn't deny that the First Saint Master's proposal was highly tempting.
Currently, he lacked neither cultivation technique, realm, nor magical treasure.
The only thing missing was sufficient spiritual energy to enhance his cultivation.
The spiritual energy within this Holy Mountain cave mansion was richer compared to the spirit vein land beneath Long Hatred Mountain.
For him, it was undoubtedly an excellent place for cultivation.
The three Saint Masters did not rush Lu Qing, quietly waiting, allowing him to contemplate.
After a moment, Lu Qing suddenly smiled, "Saint Master elders, to be honest, I had already decided on this proposal before coming."
Truthfully, I have always admired the elders.
For a thousand years, it is precisely the Holy Mountain that has upheld the order of this world.
Making it possible for various states to maintain a relatively stable situation.
At least rarely does such a thing occur where innate strong people intimidate the weak, indiscriminately killing ordinary citizens.
The elders' achievements are nothing short of immeasurable merit."
Lu Qing's words were not flattery but a heartfelt expression of admiration.
The Holy Mountain's ban on innates indeed contributed greatly to the stability of the world.
At least when Wang Cangyi from Heavenly Blue Sect plotted against the Wei Family's Leaving Fire Tripod, it was precisely the fear of the ban that gave the Wei Family a glimmer of respite.
Otherwise, let alone the Wei Family, it's likely the entire county would have been razed long ago.
It would have been impossible to wait for him and his master to rescue and resolve the crisis.
"To gain Lu Xiaodao's recognition means our deeds weren't in vain."
Upon hearing Lu Qing's praise, all three Saint Masters couldn't help but smile.
If the praise had come from others, they wouldn't feel much.
After all, they had received numerous more lavish compliments over their millennia of revered status.
But if the one praising was Lu Qing, that was different.
Being praised by the one who could be deemed the strongest in the current world, even they couldn't help but feel gratified.
"So, Lu Xiaodao, does this mean..."
The First Saint Master asked expectantly.
"In fact, I had already decided before coming to the Holy Mountain, to join forces with the three elders and contribute to the welfare of the world." Lu Qing replied.
The three Saint Masters were instantly overjoyed.
"Then I shall send out invitations, inviting numerous sects and forces from across the lands to come to the Holy City to discuss this matter?" said the First Saint Master.