Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 945 495, 496: Stone Cave, Natural Chasm

High in the sky, Shen Tong kept his eyes fixed firmly on the caravan below.

Not a single hint of carelessness could be allowed.

Previously, Hidden Kill had infiltrated, causing Great Yu devastating casualties.

The suppression site for the peril nearly fell into enemy hands.

That's precisely why checks start well before reaching the Stone Cave.

"Reporting to Master Tong—no abnormalities detected!"

Quite a while passed before the leader came up to Shen Tong and shouted his update.

"Hmm!"

A slight nod from him; one slip-up now, and the Shen Family would face disaster.

"Stay tight and vigilant—no slacking!"

"Understood, Master Tong!"

Then, Shen Tong void-stepped away into the distance, as additional guards reinforced the caravan's protection.

Chen Xuan and Liu Sheng climbed back inside the carriage.

"Chief Eunuch, everything's clear, yeah?"

Countless watchful eyes surrounded them now, yet somehow Liu Sheng had managed the setup.

Noticing the worry on his face, Liu Sheng whispered reassuringly,

"Relax."

"They're just guiding us to the Stone Cave; once inside, dedicated handlers will take over."

He knew full well his own subordinates would handle the Spirit Stones handover.

"Truly formidable!"

Chen Xuan thought to himself—these Great Yu heavyweights were no pushovers, each planting their loyalists deep in perilous sites.

"Keep your thoughts in check!"

"Duke Qin personally oversees all perilous sites; interference is forbidden for anyone, including myself."

"But..."

"Quiet! Stop prying into forbidden matters!"

Liu Sheng shot him a fierce look; this was a stern caution—even after entering the Ritual Department, perilous sites remained off-limits.

Emperor Yu would never permit otherwise.

"Hehe, understood, got it!"

Chen Xuan grinned in agreement.

Still, inside he grumbled: wasn't this blatant hypocrisy?

Naturally, he'd never voice that to Liu Sheng—too risky, he'd get thrashed!

More than thirty minutes passed.

The carriage stopped once more; this time, Chen Xuan and Liu Sheng stepped out.

"So this is the suppression stronghold for the Stone Cave?"

Chen Xuan stared at the massive city walls, runes shimmering brightly as the array blazed at full power.

The caravan, stretching dozens of meters, queued up while each Spirit Stone-laden cart faced a thorough spiritual scan.

"Chief Eunuch, why run the array at maximum?"

Chen Xuan felt baffled.

His array knowledge ran deep; the rune intricacy alone screamed top-tier complexity.

Operating at peak would devour Spirit Stones like crazy.

"Looks like a city on the surface, but it's really the Stone Cave's prison!"

Prison?!

"Explain, Chief Eunuch?" Chen Xuan looked lost.

"Exactly as said—the Stone Cave entrance lies inside, and this city was forged purely to contain it."

"Truth is, the city itself forms the array!"

"Precisely! A heaven-blessed natural formation—fate favors Great Yu."

Frankly, the Stone Cave's fortune was rotten.

Back then, Great Yu teetered on collapse, desperately summoning the Star Hall Master for advice on erecting this city.

Upon finishing, the Hall Master spotted its extraordinary location.

Then, with mighty arts, he wove an array centering the city as the pivotal nexus.

That alone halted the Stone Cave's relentless push.

"Move into the city!"

Lang Fei's command rang out ahead.

Clearing the gate's array check, the pair stepped inside.

Yet Shen Tong, already back within the walls, stood there with tension eased from his face.

Spirit Stones now secured inside meant his mission succeeded.

Garrison Army handled everything from here.

Just then, Chen Xuan and Liu Sheng walked past him.

"Hmm?"

A flicker of confusion crossed Shen Tong's features.

His eyes fixed on the departing Chen Xuan.

"What's this?"

"Why that nagging familiar aura?"

He racked his brain, certain he'd never crossed paths with them.

"Chief Eunuch sense anything off?"

Chen Xuan sent via divine sense.

His power let him detect Shen Tong's stare easily.

And its persistence suggested no coincidence.

"All clear!"

Liu Sheng responded calmly, "The Garrison Army takes over next—the receiving commander answers to me!"

"Perfect."

Here's hoping; smoother paths meant fewer headaches.

Now, Chen Xuan scanned the city's layout.

Neat rows of modest dwellings lined the broad avenue, plus taverns and stores caught his eye, with everyday folk milling about the streets.

"Why are these things here?"

Chen Xuan felt utterly baffled—the spot sealing off the Stone Cave looked no different from a typical town.

"That's perfectly normal. The Garrison Army soldiers are humans too. Their shifts often drag on for decades, and some remain here for life. They naturally wed, raise families, and that sparks all sorts of needs. Never mind those—what's the thing in greatest supply here?"

Liu Sheng inquired.

"Brothels?"

Chen Xuan paused briefly before venturing his guess.

After all, the Garrison Army was filled with men enduring long stays in this place, so certain urges were bound to arise.

"You catch on quick, don't you."

Liu Sheng displayed mild astonishment, unprepared for the instant right answer.

"Men, plain and simple!"

Chen Xuan offered a subtle grin, as nothing about it struck him as odd.

"You sly little punk!"

Liu Sheng chided him good-naturedly, though sorrow stirred for the Garrison Army warriors. "Endless time here warps the spirit. Great Yu purposely established those brothels so they could unleash their tensions and gain some fulfillment."

"Care to guess one more thing?"