Chapter 602 - 257: Fairness

Chapter 602: Chapter 257: Fairness

"So this is forbidden, and that is forbidden. Are we going to explore this Grotto Heaven or not?"

Master retorted.

The speaker faltered, his brow knitting tightly.

"This Grotto Heaven has been here for nearly a month now. It appeared out of nowhere, but who can guarantee it will remain? If we can’t decide on a course of action soon and the Grotto Heaven suddenly vanishes, that would be truly laughable."

Master sneered.

This immediately silenced the crowd.

One by one, they all frowned deeply.

After pausing for a moment, Master continued in a relaxed tone, "Besides, the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect has already sent Fifth Realm experts inside on several occasions, and they’ve returned with nothing every time. Now, if the Nine Sects send in disciples, or even Elders, is there any guarantee of success?"

"The Rules of a Grotto Heaven World are different from the outside world. Has it occurred to any of you... that the Fifth Realm experts found nothing, not because they weren’t strong enough to notice, but rather... because they were *too* strong?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.

Then, one after another, their brows furrowed.

This was indeed a point they hadn’t considered before.

They had only assumed that because the Fifth Realm was stronger, sending them in would more likely lead to a discovery.

But Yue Guiyuan’s words served as a stark reminder.

Coupled with the Rules of this Grotto Heaven that had already been figured out... those of the Sixth Realm could not enter, and those of the Fifth Realm were suppressed.

’Could it be... that sending in Fourth Realm Martial Artists would, contrary to expectations, yield some unforeseen reward?’

’After all... in a Grotto Heaven World, the Rules are entirely different from the outside. Such a possibility couldn’t be dismissed!’

This time, everyone fell silent and began to seriously consider the possibility Yue Guiyuan had raised.

After a moment, someone from the Ten Thousand Valleys Songtao Sect spoke in a low voice, "That... is not an impossibility."

"In a Grotto Heaven World, the Rules are entirely at the whim of its master... It is indeed possible."

"Think about it. The inside is filled with Exotic Species of all different kinds, and nearly all of them are Demons that have eaten humans... They really don’t seem like cultivated Spirit Beasts... Instead, it’s more like some kind of trial ground, perhaps?"

"Maybe the limit for this trial is Tier Four?"

"Is that why the Sixth Realm can’t enter and the Fifth Realm is suppressed?"

"That can’t be right. If that were the case, wouldn’t it be simpler to just forbid the Fifth Realm from entering altogether?"

"What if the Fifth Realm are also targets, but... passing the trial is much harder for them than for the Fourth Realm?"

"This..."

They began to discuss in low voices.

Seeing the time was ripe, Yue Guiyuan spoke up. "I happen to have a compromise. Would you all care to hear it?"

The representatives from the various sects subconsciously stopped and looked toward Yue Guiyuan.

Yue Guiyuan continued, "As I said before, this Grotto Heaven has been here for nearly a month. It appeared abruptly, and no one can guarantee it will remain. If it disappears and we miss this opportunity because we can’t stop arguing... that would be utterly laughable."

"Right now, because of the Jinlan Demon Calamity, the Fifth Realm Elders of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect must stand guard in their respective regions. So, for the sake of fairness, let’s not send any Elders inside."

"Furthermore, the True Disciples of the various sects are not in Jinlan, and contacting them would take some time... Given my first point, we can’t just wait around here indefinitely. Therefore, the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect should also refrain from sending True Disciples this time."

"For this first attempt, let’s just send in the Fourth Realm disciples from each sect. We’ll see if there are any unexpected gains."

"At the same time, the sects can use this opportunity to contact their True Disciples and have them hurry to Jinlan... On one hand, the Demon infestations throughout Jinlan still need to be dealt with. An opportunity is an opportunity, but if this Jinlan Demon Calamity is allowed to fester, the common people will be plunged into misery and death, which I’m sure none of you wish to see. The disciples of All Sects can use this waiting period to continue eliminating Demons."

"Secondly, once the True Disciples from All Sects have arrived... if the Fourth Realm disciples have also found nothing, and if the Grotto Heaven is still here, it will not be too late to let the True Disciples enter then. This would be fair to all sects."

"What do you all think?"

As Master finished speaking, the area fell silent.

The representatives from All Sects frowned slightly, thinking it over seriously...

They then realized that Yue Guiyuan’s proposal was indeed fair and reasonable.

’This seems... to be the only proposal at present that everyone can accept.’

’...If no Elders are sent, the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect has no complaints. If no True Disciples are sent, the other Sects won’t object too strongly.’

’At the same time, it’s a chance to investigate the Grotto Heaven and see if things are different for those of the Fourth Realm...’

’And further clarify the situation.’

’...Before this, the only ones who had truly entered the Grotto Heaven were from the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.’

’All the intel about the interior came from the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect... But is that really how it is? Did the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect conceal anything? They couldn’t be certain.’

’This is also the perfect opportunity to send our own people in and get a clear picture of the situation!’

At this thought, Fuling Hidden Dragon Hall was the first to declare its stance: "Our Hall finds this plan excellent. We are in agreement."

"Bi Luo Cloud Palace is in agreement," a cool female voice said.

"Ten Thousand Valleys Songtao Sect is in agreement."

"Nanming Li Fire Sect is in agreement."

"Lingyun Sword Pavilion is in agreement."

...This Lingyun Sword Pavilion was the second sect present that Qin Fang hadn’t seen before.

They had been completely silent up to this point.

Ji Wuying’s eyes flickered. As sect after sect voiced their agreement, he gave it a moment’s thought before sneering, "My Sect has no objections."

Finally, all eyes turned to the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

Yan Wufeng discussed in low tones with the Elders around him for a few moments, then took a deep breath. "This method is excellent... Let’s proceed with this plan, then."

At last, a proposal had gained the approval of every sect.

Yue Guiyuan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he gave a small nod.

"So then, how many disciples do we send? I’ll leave you all to discuss that," he said, tossing out another problem for them.