This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 592 - 67 Malicious Cause, Malicious Result

Chapter 592: Chapter 67 Malicious Cause, Malicious Result

Shui Yue Pavilion Master smiled gently, “Yao’er is highly talented which holds significant meaning for our sect, so your bringing her to the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is quite a burden for us.

The causality among cultivators is not that easily managed, but the act of reciprocation cannot be avoided, let alone the fact that our Heavenly Secret Pavilion particularly emphasizes causality among the sects.”

“Having acknowledged your cause,” he paused, then gently continued, “Spirit Stones? Magic Artifacts? Spirit Pills? Spirit Materials? Take a look, if there is any Spiritual Object that you particularly need but cannot obtain, feel free to ask.”

“Although the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is not as strong as your Sword Sect in warfare, when it comes to the foundation of Spiritual Objects, we should be much more abundant than those of you swordsmen who do not consume grains.”

This was a tactful way of putting it.

Due to the habits of the Sword Sect in accumulating resources, it had always been akin to the way a man picks his clothes—having and being able to use them sufficed.

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If they were to deliberately collect them, they simply did not have the leisure for it.

But thanks to the size of their sect, the resource treasury of the Sword Sect was still quite rich, though if compared with other Taoist Sects, it would appear somewhat inferior.

Meanwhile, Lu Qingshan appeared to ponder for a moment in his mind before he respectfully said, “Pavilion Master should be aware, this young one fortuitously touched upon the secret of causality; however, since then, despite numerous sessions of quiet contemplation, I have failed to make any further progress.

The reputation of the Causality Tower of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is well-known; I boldly request to probe into the causality, not sure if that would be appropriate?”

Upon hearing this, the Shui Yue Pavilion Master glanced meaningfully at the disciple standing beside Lu Qingshan with her head bowed, and joked with Lu Qingshan, “You really dare to ask for a lot, did someone teach you to do this?”

Such high and noble matters as intent, are not easily shared with outsiders by any sect.

Just like the Sword Stele Secret Realm of the Sword Sect, although extremely generous to the disciples of the Sword Sect, which outsider wishing to enter wouldn’t be slashed into a cudgel by those old sword cultivators guarding the monument and thrown out?

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In fact, the Sword Sect too had fewer disciples, which is why they imposed fewer restrictions on their own sect’s disciples.

Placed in the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, which has a much larger number of disciples, wanting it to open the Causality Tower to every Nascent Soul disciple like the Sword Sect does is impossible, let alone opening it to disciples from the Outer Sect.

“If it is a taboo, Pavilion Master, please consider as if this young one had never mentioned this matter,” Lu Qingshan said calmly.

Fortune for me if I get it, fate if I don’t.

He did not believe that if he stayed away from this Causality Tower, he would no longer make any progress in the understanding of the Causality True Intent, so his mind about gaining or losing was not strong.

Sword Cultivators are always confident!

“Master…” Lin Yao hesitated to speak.

Shui Yue Pavilion Master looked towards Lin Yao, seeing his precious disciple’s face, fairer than frost and snow, showing a hint of anxiety, her eyebrows misty, eyes moist like autumn waters, he couldn’t help but feel impatient at her lack of metal.

“Very well!” the Shui Yue Pavilion Master flung his sleeve, waved his hand, and sighed, “I was just boasting earlier, if I were to refuse you now, it would make me seem too petty.

Although the Causality Tower is not easily opened, for the sake of my beloved disciple today, I will make an exception for you, Lu Qingshan!”

Lu Qingshan offered a great salute, showing great respect towards the Shui Yue Pavilion Master.

Whether in his past or present life, the powerful cultivators of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion have always been worthy of admiration.

Although, the acting skills of the current Shui Yue Pavilion Master are admittedly rather poor!

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The next instant, the Shui Yue Pavilion Master, who seemed quite addicted to acting, shook his sleeve, and immediately there was a shift in heaven and earth, and upon a blink, Lu Qingshan found a tall building vaguely in front of him.

The Causality Tower was located on the Crimson Purple Peak.

Lotus Peak was quite far from Crimson Purple Peak, but in front of the Teleportation Technique of a powerful Spiritual Cultivator, it seemed as close as anything could be.

Truly a divine capability!

Lu Qingshan felt amazed in his heart.

The Causality Tower was a tower-like building, but unlike ordinary buildings, it was inverted in the ground, appearing like a bamboo shoot growing downwards.

On the edge of the pavilion, the ravages of time had left it mottled and worn.

“This is the Causality Tower, but I must warn you beforehand, cultivating here comes with significant risks and could even attract a Heart Demon,” the Shui Yue Pavilion Master said candidly.

“Heart Demon?” Lu Qingshan furrowed his brows, “What do you mean by that?”

“Cultivators have always been wary of causality; after all, every cause has its effect, and whoever sows a cause must reap its consequence.

This cause is divided into good and evil, good causes naturally yield good results, but there are no saints in this world; everyone will inevitably sow evil causes.

Evil causes bring forth evil consequences, and many cultivators often succumb under the backlash of their evil deeds during their Heavenly Tribulation, with the tribulation’s lethality magnified, unable to withstand the burden, they perish and their path ends.

As a sacred site of our sect, the Causality Tower was originally built to help cultivators understand themselves and lessen the lethality of their Heavenly Tribulation.

Its effect, therefore, is to reflect the many evil causes of those who enter, bringing forth malevolent manifestations that assail the mind of the cultivator, much like a trial of the spirit.

If those who enter can maintain their core, unmovable like mountains, enduring the assault of numerous malevolent manifestations, it is like resolving some of their evil consequences ahead of time, bearing a part of the Heavenly Tribulation’s lethality in advance.

When the time comes for their Tribulation Crossing, the lethality of the Heavenly Tribulation will naturally be diminished, making the tribulation much easier to cross.

However, our predecessors later discovered that if the individual entering the tower possesses a resilient will and exceptional talent, even from the malevolent circumstances reflected, one could comprehend causality, thus giving the Causality Tower its second function.

Of course, these are the positive aspects.

But if your will is weak, or the malevolent manifestations too numerous, once your spirit suffers, at best you will leave the tower with your Primordial Spirit wounded, at worst numerous Heart Demons will emerge, clouding your Dao heart and hindering your path.”

“You are a distinguished disciple of the Sword Sect and the Chief Disciple of Xia Peak Master. If, while in our Heavenly Secret Pavilion, your Dao heart were to be tainted, our pavilion would also inevitably attract troubles, which is one of the reasons I was initially reluctant to grant you access to the Causality Tower,” the Shui Yue Pavilion Master explained solemnly.

Upon hearing these words, Lu Qingshan showed no fear, his eyes even sparkled with eagerness to try.

The Shui Yue Pavilion Master’s eyes flickered, then she continued to Lu Qingshan, “You are a Sword Cultivator, and it is well-known that among all cultivators, swordsmen are unparalleled in the weight of their karmic killings.

Regardless of whether the killing is done for good or evil, you must understand that killing entails at least a trace of evil; such is the way of the Heavenly Dao.

Thus, after you enter, the evil manifestations you’ll see will be as numerous as stars scattering from the sky, far surpassing others.”

“Now, do you still insist on entering?”

“Oh, how… can this be!” Lin Yao, who was standing beside them, couldn’t help expressing her anxiety upon hearing this.

The Causality Tower, being a secret realm of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, was not something she, as a cultivator of her level, could access, so she only knew the partial truth, aware of the tower’s assistance in comprehending the True Intent of Causality, but had not anticipated its perilous nature.

“Cultivation has no room for fear of difficulties,” Lu Qingshan replied with a gentle smile, resolute in his response.

Seeing the determination in Lu Qingshan’s expression, Lin Yao knew his mind was made up, far beyond dissuasion by a few words, and could only sigh inwardly.

The Shui Yue Pavilion Master seemed to have anticipated Lu Qingshan’s reaction; she was calm and composed as she formed a Dharma Seal with her hand and struck the Causality Tower in front of her.

The dark body of the tower suddenly rippled like water.

A narrow crack emitting a dim light appeared before Lu Qingshan.

“One last piece of advice, sword cultivators have always revered a clear and resolute Sword Heart.

While I dare not judge right from wrong, when facing these evil causes and manifestations, I advise you to keep a more balanced mentality and truly feel its True Intent.

The heart of a sword cultivator also needs to be appropriately restrained, for being too rigid often leads to breakage!”

The Shui Yue Pavilion Master joked, “Just like now, in this Causality Tower, if you are still that stubborn, could you even carve out a True Intent of Causality for yourself?”

“Thank you, Pavilion Master, I am grateful for the lesson,” Lu Qingshan bowed and thanked her, then leaped forward, entering the narrow crack.

The crack quickly closed, and the Causality Tower returned to its original state.