Why is it called Sword North Forest? Because it is located north of Heavenly Sword Mountain.
"Qin Chu, Sword North Forest is still some distance from Heavenly Sword Mountain. It's overrun with Yao Beasts, and there are also some criminals and cultivators hiding there. Because of the harsh environment, few people go in to hunt them down. The Sealed area is in the central region of Sword North Forest, making it difficult to approach," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"There are many experts in our Saint Martial Continent, right? Would they still care about a harsh environment?" Qin Chu was a bit puzzled. Not to mention other places, there were many experts in Heavenly Sword City alone. How could they be stopped by Sword North Forest?
"Rules! Saint Martial Continent has its rules, and Sword North Forest also has its rules. There is a Yao Beast King in Sword North Forest who has issued a decree: human cultivators above the King Realm are forbidden from entering Sword North Forest; those who enter will be killed. In the past, cultivators in the Seventh Order Venerable Realm did not meddle in worldly affairs or participate in power struggles, and the King Realm cultivators of other forces might not be a match for that Yao Beast King. Thus, Sword North Forest became a forbidden zone. The current situation being reported is also somewhat related to you. You offered high-grade Medicinal Pills in exchange for Materials, so many cultivators below the King Realm entered Sword North Forest to gather herbs, which led to the discovery of the Sealed area," Qin Lingxi explained the situation to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu thought for a moment, "This situation is quite unfair. There's a King Realm Yao Beast in Sword North Forest, and human King Realm cultivators can't enter. How many cultivators below the King Realm would be enough for them to kill if they went in?"
"Auntie heard that this matter is quite significant. Demon Castle and the Alchemist Guild are currently negotiating with the Yao Beast King. It's an extraordinary period, and with the emergence of Saint Martial Enforcement, the Yao Beast King doesn't dare to act recklessly. We should go and see. If it's a fire-attributed treasure, it would be more suitable for you. If not, then perhaps it could help our Family," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"Then I'll go to Heavenly Sword City and see what the situation is," Qin Chu said. He had originally planned to bid farewell to Qin Lingxi, but now there was no need.
"Then let's pack up and depart!" Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"Auntie, are you going too?" Qin Chu was surprised.
"Yes! If the rules are broken and King Realm cultivators can enter, and Auntie doesn't go, wouldn't you be at a disadvantage?" Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu. She had come specifically to invite Qin Chu to go to Heavenly Sword City with her.
After packing up, Qin Lingxi, Qin Chu, Langlang, Yan Yi, Qian Xun, and Bai Yu, the group traveled to Heavenly Sword City in a beast-drawn carriage. Qian Xun was going to Cultivate at Heavenly Sword Mountain, while Yan Yi and Bai Yu wanted to experience the situation at Heavenly Sword Mountain.
Heavenly Sword City was bustling. Heavenly Sword City itself was a large city in the Central State, and with Heavenly Sword Mountain, a Holy Land for Sword Cultivators, there was a large flow of people. Now, with the emergence of the Sealed area, it became even more lively, comparable to the period when Heavenly Sword Mountain's Sword Intent erupted.
During Heavenly Sword Mountain's Sword Intent eruption period, many people didn't have the Opportunity because it was a grand event for Sword Cultivators, and furthermore, major forces almost monopolized it. But this time, with a rare treasure appearing, it was different. Loose Cultivators had many more Opportunities. In Sword North Forest, with the deterrent power of the Yao Beast King, it was not a place where just anyone could act recklessly.
All the inns were fully booked, but Qin Chu and his group had no problem. The Vermilion Bird Holy Clan had an outpost in Heavenly Sword City. Even without an outpost, Qin Chu could stay at the Alchemist Guild.
Qin Lingxi took the group to the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's outpost to settle down, then arranged for people to gather information.
Qin Chu bought two cans of tea and visited Yuan Qi and Chu Shan at the Alchemist Guild.
Upon seeing Qin Chu, Chu Shan and Yuan Qi were very happy. They told Qin Chu about the situation in Sword North Forest. Currently, no one had taken action; acting first would be quite disadvantageous.
After parting ways with Yuan Qi and Chu Shan, Qin Chu went to the tavern where he first met Su Mu.
As soon as the food and wine were served, before Qin Chu could even eat, Su Mu appeared.
"Senior Su is here," Qin Chu stood up and greeted him.
"You little rascal, you've come. I knew you'd be here for any excitement, but this incident is quite big. You might not be able to handle it," Su Mu sat opposite Qin Chu.
"Qin Chu greatly needs fire-attributed items. If there's an Opportunity, he must strive for it. Does Senior Su have any news?" Qin Chu asked.
"A little, perhaps! That Yao Beast King is still hesitating. The current situation is either all King Realm cultivators don't interfere, or there are no restrictions. It just depends on how he chooses. There will be news in the next few days, so don't be anxious. That Seal is still quite strong; even if the rules are set, it won't be possible to enter immediately," Su Mu said after taking a sip of wine.
"If there's any news, Senior Su, please tell Qin Chu. Qin Chu invites Senior Su to drink," Qin Chu refilled Su Mu's wine glass.
Su Mu nodded to Qin Chu, "Alright, I'll notify you when there's news."
After drinking two cups of wine and settling the bill, Qin Chu left the tavern.
As soon as Qin Chu left, a woman emerged from a private room and sat opposite Su Mu, in Qin Chu's previous seat. "Su Mu, you also do favors in private?"
"Heh heh! Didn't violate any rules, did I? Helping out a junior worth cultivating is perfectly fine!" Su Mu said with a smile.
"It's indeed not a problem, but I'm here to negotiate, and you're doing favors here. I'm a bit annoyed," the woman said.
Su Mu thought for a moment, "Besides this kid being pleasing to my eye, I also owe him a favor. Most importantly, I genuinely want to take care of him."
"Heh heh! Since you're so frank, it wouldn't be appropriate for me to have any more objections. The Yao Beast King's intention is that he hopes his protected area won't be disturbed, and that our human cultivators don't needlessly kill. The emergence of a rare treasure is just about the rare treasure; don't get too entangled," the woman said.
"His request is fine. Then let's open it up completely. If those who enter are killed outside the area where the rare treasure appears, then they deserve it. They've managed this place for so long and haven't disturbed Heavenly Sword City. We should still give them that Face," Su Mu said.
Qin Chu was Cultivating in the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's outpost, practicing his Prison Suppressing Fist and sword techniques.
That evening, Qin Chu was just about to Cultivate his Origin Qi when Su Mu's voice appeared in his mind. Su Mu told him the rules and told him to prepare.
Sound Transmission! Qin Chu knew that Su Mu had not entered the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's outpost; he was using Soul Sound Transmission.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu found Qin Lingxi and told her the situation.
"According to these rules, human cultivators and Yao Cultivators in Sword North Forest won't clash. It will only be a struggle among us human cultivators. Fully open… This will be another great slaughter. Auntie will send a message for your Uncle Qingyi to come over. Whoever wants to play rough with us, we'll kill them!" Qin Lingxi made her decision.
After talking with Qin Lingxi, Qin Chu returned to his courtyard and fell into thought. He knew that every time an Opportunity appeared in history, it was accompanied by bloodshed. Everyone wanted the Opportunity; it just depended on whether they had the fate for it.