Chapter 189

Chapter 189: He Still Had to Bring One Person Along

Lou Yun had never even heard the name "Divine Weapon Alliance," and naturally, he had no idea how he had become its leader. His face was full of confusion as he looked at Beichen Ming, who had already signaled with his eyes for Dai Rong to explain.

Dai Rong first bowed to Lou Yun, then spoke up: "The Divine Weapon Alliance is an organization secretly created by the leader over these years. Although its numbers aren’t large yet, its overall strength is definitely not inferior to those major sects."

Lou Yun blinked, struggling a bit to accept this fact. On the other hand, Leng Cangqiong glanced at Beichen Ming and gained a bit of understanding regarding the earlier hints from him!

Dai Rong continued: "Currently, the Divine Weapon Alliance has five branches: East Armament, South Armament, West Armament, North Armament, and Central Armament. Each branch has about one hundred disciples under it. Additionally, there are four elite forces: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow, totaling over one hundred more members. The full membership has reached over six hundred people. Among the Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow forces, the Heaven and Earth tiers are divided specifically based on magical weapon realm!"

This explanation caused both Lou Yun and Leng Cangqiong to practically lose their composure at the same moment. No wonder it was said the overall strength wouldn’t be weaker than others—it wasn’t just not weak, it was incredibly strong!

"The ice crystal jade weapon is the symbol of the Divine Weapon Alliance leader’s identity. Leader, here is a list of all the Divine Weapon Alliance members, recording their positions and locations. Also, there’s very detailed documentation on the four elite forces: Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow."

As he spoke, Dai Rong handed Lou Yun a small piece of jade, which Lou Yun accepted almost unconsciously. Clearly, he still found it hard to believe he had inexplicably become the leader of such a powerful organization!

At this point, Beichen Ming went on: "Third brother, you can look over the list later. I have another question to ask you. Actually, I meant to bring up the Divine Weapon Alliance matter earlier because I originally wanted it to emerge publicly and announce itself to the world. But a mysterious voice interrupted me, telling me to hide the alliance’s existence. It claimed to be your friend, knew your affairs very well, and based on how it could transmit a message to me while I couldn’t locate its position, its power must be quite high. Do you know who it is?"

Before Lou Yun could even start thinking, he heard Chang Xiang chuckle "Pfft!" and say: "I was the one who sent him the voice transmission!"

"Uh, Brother Chang, why did you tell my second brother those things?"

"Of course for your own good. You’ll understand later!"

That single sentence cut off whatever Lou Yun had intended to say next!

Helplessly, Lou Yun pretended to ponder for a moment, then shook his head and said to Beichen Ming: "I don’t know who it is, but it probably doesn’t have any ill intentions."

Beichen Ming didn’t press further and switched topics: "Third brother, now that we’re all sworn brothers, don’t mind me inquiring—who exactly are all those enemies of yours? Also, how come someone so young has so many foes?"

Seeing the deeply concerned eyes of his two elder brothers, Lou Yun felt a warm sensation in his heart. After thinking for a while, he said: "Eldest brother, second brother, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but some things are just too bizarre and involve too many complications. I really have no choice about this!"

"Third brother, I don’t like you saying that! Do you think we’re both naive and inexperienced? Honestly, to us, you yourself are quite a puzzle. Besides, if you truly treat us as brothers, you should share your troubles and let us figure out a solution together. I really doubt anything exists that we three brothers can’t resolve!" Beichen Ming deliberately showed an annoyed expression.

At this point, Lou Yun knew he had to speak up, and he genuinely wanted to confide in someone. So, after getting Chang Xiang’s consent, he fully recounted the matters concerning that other world.

After hearing this, almost everyone was in a stunned state, because just as Lou Yun said, it truly was too strange. Who could imagine that outside Spirit Weapon Star, there was another world? Moreover, the reason Spirit Weapon Star had developed to this point was that people from that world had come here to propagate!

After a long while, Beichen Ming finally regained his senses first: "So—if we trace our origins—our ancestors were actually from that world?"

"En, you could say that!"

Leng Cangqiong also furrowed his brow and said: "Third brother, earlier you told me the real cultivation method is practicing both magical and ordinary skills. That should originate from the cultivation path of that world too, right?"

"Yes, eldest brother. The cultivation methods that people on Spirit Weapon Star use now are actually incomplete. If they only focus on cultivating magical weapons and neglect cultivating common weapons, it’s impossible to reach the Weapon Emperor level!"

Everyone sank into deep thought once more, and only after half a day did they snap back to attention. Leng Cangqiong looked at Lou Yun and said: "Third brother, what you’ve said really is extraordinary. I think we need some time to digest and comprehend it all. You still have the Nine Clans Pact to attend, and getting to Biko Island from here will take some time. For now, you should set off right away. We can discuss all questions in detail once you return."

Lou Yun had indeed been thinking the same thing, so he nodded and said: "Good!"

Beichen Ming glanced at Leng Cangqiong, produced a piece of jade from his hand, and handed it to Lou Yun, saying: "This is a sea map I obtained while traveling through the sea regions years ago. Though it’s not entirely complete, it should still be helpful to you."

Lou Yun had originally been worried about not knowing the route to Biko Island. Now, with this map from Beichen Ming, it naturally resolved his concern.

Overjoyed, Lou Yun took the jade and said: "Second brother, I was just needing this—thank you!"

"Hehe, no need to be polite with me. Alright, we won’t keep you any longer. In short, be extra careful and come back quickly!"

"En, I know!"

Lou Yun nodded solemnly, cupped his fists respectfully to everyone, and said: "I’ll take my leave now, eldest brother, second brother. I entrust the matters of the Lou Family to you both!"

After saying this, Lou Yun turned and strode away resolutely. At the mouth of the valley, he encountered Tie Sha and Wen Hou, who were still waiting for him. The three of them walked shoulder to shoulder out of the valley.

Not until Lou Yun’s figure had vanished completely did Beichen Ming voice his discontent to Leng Cangqiong. "Brother, you know this trip to Biko Island is fraught with danger for Third Brother, right? Why were you hurrying him off?"

Leng Cangqiong smiled lightly. "Danger is certain. Yet, I believe Third Brother will be fine. Think about it—what cultivation level are you and I? Yet when those two youngsters approached, we were completely unaware. Not even my spiritual senses could pierce their magical weapon realm. This… is incredibly similar to Third Brother!"

"Plus," Leng Cangqiong continued, his smile gaining depth, "their leader actually foresaw Third Brother’s danger in advance and sent two people to accompany him. Given all this, Second Brother, these youngsters likely possess strength far beyond our imagination!"

Beichen Ming frowned thoughtfully before finally acknowledging the logic in Leng Cangqiong’s words.

Leng Cangqiong spoke again. "Second Brother, were you planning to pick some experts from the Divine Weapon Alliance to secretly follow Third Brother?"

"Exactly. I just thought of it," Beichen Ming admitted. "Third Brother entrusted us with his family. Yet we can’t help worrying about him heading to Biko Island. Sending others to trail behind is the only way."

"How many do you plan to send?"

"Four. The leaders of the Divine Weapon Alliance’s Heaven, Earth, Mysterious, and Yellow elite forces! All their magical weapon realms are above Heavenly level three stars. The highest is even approaching king rank!"

"Well done," Leng Cangqiong affirmed. "But tell them to stay vigilant. Don’t let their guard down. After all, we know distressingly little about the Nine Clans."

"Rest assured, brother," Beichen Ming replied. "They’ve followed me long enough. I know them well."

Leng Cangqiong nodded, rising to his feet. "Good. I leave these arrangements to you. I must depart."

"Brother, where are you going?" Beichen Ming stood up quickly.

"I’m going after Liu Feifan now," Leng Cangqiong declared. "I wish to see if I can glean any information about the Nine Clans from him. If possible, I’d like to meet them beforehand! Farewell!"

After speaking, Leng Cangqiong vanished instantly. Beichen Ming remained motionless for a long moment before turning to Dai Rong. "Lead the others back to Yulu Mountain Manor first. I have matters to attend to."

"Be careful, Manor Lord!" Dai Rong said respectfully.

"Hmm. All of you be cautious too," Beichen Ming advised. "For Spirit Weapon Star… may soon become troubled lands."

After this murmured reflection, Beichen Ming’s figure also vanished. Yao Lin Valley finally reclaimed its customary tranquility.

…

Having left Yao Lin Valley, Lou Yun walked along the mountain path outside with Tie Sha and Wen Hou. Just as he opened his mouth to converse, Chang Xiang’s voice cut in first: "Lad, I won’t stop you going to Biko Island this time. But besides those two, you need one more person."

"One more? Who?"

Before Chang Xiang could respond, Lou Yun answered his own question: "Ah! Are you talking about Miss Shui… Shui Lingluo?"

Back then, to save his clansmen, Lou Yun had infiltrated Breakthrough General’s residence and kidnapped his son, Qin Wufeng. During the act, he inadvertently rescued one of Qin Wufeng’s maidens, Shui Lingluo.

Upon hearing her surname, Chang Xiang immediately urged Lou Yun to question her, hoping to confirm certain suspicions. Lou Yun had obliged by asking two questions: Within the Shui clan, men held dominance and women were subordinate. Crucially, Shui Lingluo possessed a water-pattern birthmark on her chest.

After learning this, Chang Xiang had instructed: if Lou Yun ever planned to visit the Huangfu Family by the Ghost Sea, he absolutely must bring Shui Lingluo along.

"Yes," Chang Xiang confirmed now. "Take Shui Lingluo. Anywhere near water, bringing her will benefit you. Though I wonder how much of her water contract has awakened."

"Water contract? You mean her birthmark?"

"Essentially," Chang Xiang explained. "That mark is the water contract itself—the pact struck between her clan and water, the source of all things!"