Elder Min-Hou told Zheng-Fu the situation, including saying that Zheng-Fu had become a suspect in this incident. The Elder Council wanted to interrogate him, but Min-Hou asked them to restrain the investigation. And he asked to come and inspect the matter himself. That was why he came here.

Huh?

"Suspect me? I didn't do anything like that. I only entered the room to cultivate as usual like everyone else. And I don't have any magic items," Zheng-Fu was slightly shocked hearing what Elder Min-Hou said. He was sure he had not done anything like that.

"You're telling the truth?" Min-Hou continued to ask again, trying to observe Zheng-Fu's expression. He found that Zheng-Fu's gaze did not lie at all. Also, he really did not seem to know anything.

"It's absolutely true! I swear I don't know a bit about what happened. I only went to use the room like everyone else," Zheng-Fu seriously reiterated his original answer and also swore.

Umm!

"Well! It must be a misunderstanding. Then, I'll be back to report your story to the other elders. But for now, you should stay here. It's best for you not to go to Cultivation Tower Manor. Many disciples think you did it because they accidentally heard your name when the elders were talking."

Min-Hou believed Zheng-Fu's words, and he had to go back and report the matter to the Elder Council. In addition, he warned Zheng-Fu not to go to Cultivation Tower Manor during this time because many disciples were upset about the incident and thought that Zheng-Fu was the cause.

"I understand, sir. I won't go to Cultivation Tower Manor yet. Besides, it's almost the day we'll go to Dragon Deity Secret Land. I want to test my strength and practice fighting techniques too. I'll spend the rest of my time here. And as we agreed, you can come to me here to exchange energy-balancing knowledge!" Zheng-Fu nodded and accepted Min-Hou's words. Because he had already thought that he would stay here, waiting for the due date to go to Dragon Deity Secret Land.

"All right! Then I'll leave first. See you later," said Min-Hou. Seeing Zheng-Fu's positive response, he felt relieved but still had some reservations. He was afraid that Zheng-Fu would not obey him. He thought of coming here again tomorrow after finishing his business.

"Have a safe trip, sir, Master Elder!" Zheng-Fu also clasped his hands and said goodbye in return.

After Min-Hou left, only Zheng-Fu and Jiang-Long remained in the living room. Jiang-Long had waited for Min-Hou to leave before asking Zheng-Fu several questions.

"So, you've been promoted to a Heavenly Star stage cultivator, right? And are you really thinking of joining the treasure search in Dragon Deity Secret Land?" With his curiosity, Jiang-Long asked Zheng-Fu.

"That's right, Senior Disciple! I'm the third level of the Heavenly Star stage cultivator now. And I'll join the treasure search in Dragon Deity Secret Land this time!" Zheng-Fu turned and smiled at Jiang-Long as he answered his questions.

"Did you know that in history there has never been a person who has leveled up energy as fast as you? It took you just half a year to progress from the highest level of the Divine King stage to the third level of the Heavenly Star stage," Jiang-Long said. He was very surprised by Zheng-Fu's fast progress. No one could do as Zheng-Fu did before. It was impossible for even people who had a lot of magic items to achieve this. At least, it would take them two to three years to reach this level.

However, this also made Jiang-Long worried for Zheng-Fu's safety, so he continued, "If anyone knows this, they must be crazy and try to find you for sure. Especially the big clans who want to strengthen their clan. They'll have to send a lot of great skilled masters to capture you. Or they'll try to build a relationship with you by sending their daughters to bond with you!"

Anyway, Jiang-Long had no idea that such a thing had already happened to Zheng-Fu.

"I'm always careful about that. And I'm afraid other people know as well, so I won't stay at the academy for long. And I'll try not to reveal my identity to the public until I become a strong man that no one dares to touch!" Zheng-Fu knew exactly what he was supposed to do, and he had planned everything.

Umm!

"If so, that's good. Well, I'll excuse myself to cultivate first. If you're not tired, you can follow me to cultivate in the cultivation backyard with me!" Jiang-Long nodded in understanding. He thought that Zheng-Fu should already know what to do and how to deal with those problems.

"Thank you, Senior Disciple, for reminding me. Then let's go to the cultivation courtyard. I'll be able to guide you on energy balancing as well. In the future, it might be good for you!" Zheng-Fu said before following the young man to the cultivation courtyard behind the house.

Seven days passed...

After what happened at Cultivation Tower Manor, it had been seven days since everything had returned to normal. The rumors that had been there had also dissipated because the Elder Council announced that the whole matter might be because the energy source had a problem, and they had already resolved it. In addition, they would compensate the disciples who were affected on that day too.

During the past seven days, Zheng-Fu had spent time cultivating and guiding the young man, Jiang-Long, on various matters. Whether it was a technique to adjust the breathing in cultivation or various stances that the young men used. It made him stronger and deepened his understanding of the techniques he was using. And today was the day the sect's disciples had to leave for Dragon Deity Secret Land.

"Zheng-Fu, I have to thank you for the advice which allowed me to develop like this. Even my energy level has advanced quite a bit. Especially the rhythm in meditation and cultivation techniques. I think after this, I should be able to cultivate energy faster!" Jiang-Long was very grateful to Zheng-Fu for his help and advice.

"Don't overthink it, Senior Disciple. You have helped me a lot since I was in the lower world. So, it's natural for me to repay you. All right! I have to excuse myself first. There is an announcement for the disciples participating in the search for treasures to gather together now!" Zheng-Fu waved his hand to reject the young man's thanks. Because what this young man did for Zheng-Fu deserved a reward.

Umm!

"I wish you good luck. If encountering dangerous events, don't confront them directly. If it can be avoided, it should be avoided!" The young man did not know what else to say besides a blessing and warned Zheng-Fu about this trip.

"Thank you, Senior Disciple!"

When Zheng-Fu finished talking with young man Jiang-Long, he left the house and went to the meeting point of the disciples who had joined the treasure search in Dragon Deity Secret Land.

In the courtyard in front of a large manor inside the academy...

More than a hundred Heaven Command Sect's disciples were gathered together. Everyone was the Heavenly Star stage cultivator who would be going to participate in the treasure search in Dragon Deity Secret Land this time.

"This journey is fraught with danger. We should group up!"

"It's good to stick together. But who do you think will join us? Look, all groups come from large clans and forces. They're all the intermediaries in the grouping. Only a few people come alone and gather among themselves!"

"That's right, as you said. Anyway, we should find a group. Traveling alone is too dangerous. The participants in this expedition are not just the disciples of our sect or the other Sacred Sects. Those from the Devil Sects and Demon Sects also participated. So, we've to be extra careful!"

"I don't care about the people of Devil Sects and Demon Sects. If I find them there, I'll kill them all, just wait and see!"

Hah!

"With your second level of the Heavenly Star stage!? Do you think they'll send only the first level of the Heavenly Star stage disciples to participate? They wouldn't be that stupid!"

Several main disciples who had gathered together discussed. They had thought and planned in advance. Because they had heard stories from the experiences of those who had been there, so this mission, everyone was fully prepared.

Zheng-Fu also stood in this courtyard. But he did not join any group. He thought he did not have to go in a group. He did not trust anyone here. Even though everyone was from the same sect, when there really was a problem, they might betray him.

Ahem!!!

At that moment, a white-haired and bearded elder walked onto the stage to greet and advise the disciples on some cautions for participating in the treasure search.

"Dear disciples, all of you are ready, right? Well! I'll only speak briefly, not very long. You probably already know all the rules and details about Dragon Deity Secret Land. Including knowing that we're not the only sect going to that place. So, I'd like to ask everyone to be very careful. As for anyone who finds special treasures or any materials there, you can bring them to exchange for mission scores. The academy will give you double scores. And besides, those who can kill those from Devil Sects or Demon Sects will also receive more scores!"

However, with all the details already announced on the identification badge, most disciples did not listen very carefully. So, the elder quickly concluded.

"Well! When everyone is ready, then you can leave now!"

Groooaaaan!!!

When he finished speaking, the wide courtyard slowly opened until it appeared as a gap. Before a huge airship emerged. And this airship could hold more than a thousand people.

Huh?

'An airship!? Hmm! It's normal for an academy to have something like this because the journey to the Dragon Deity Secret Land was not a short distance. By the way, this airship is similar to mine Noah Zeppelin. Or will it have the same structure?'

When Zheng-Fu saw the airship slowly floating up from the gap, it reminded him of his Noah Zeppelin in the world below. He thought they looked very similar; maybe they were built in the same way. But this matter was not important. What he wanted to know was the speed of this airship.

"Well! Disciples, you all can get on the airship. We'll leave in five minutes!"

"Yes, sir!!!"

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