"Sect Master"
In a secret chamber, the Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect respectfully saluted someone with their back to him.
The powerful figure with his back to him was enormous. Although he was sitting, his height was not much shorter than the standing Vice Sect Master of the Zichen Sect.
This man sitting cross-legged was none other than Gao Jianli, the current sect master of the Zichen Sect—someone who made the city tremble with just a stomp.
"Speak."
Gao Jianli didn't turn around, only uttering a single word. His voice was deep and deep, like the murmur of a giant dragon. If it were an ordinary disciple at the Divine Sovereign level, they would be so shocked their eardrums would be punctured.
"I've tested him. This Long Chen is very difficult to deal with, not easy to fool. I didn't say much, but he blocked all his escape routes.
I even feel that he sees through our deployments. I'm afraid this person can't be used by our Zichen Sect." The Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect sighed.
"Even you can't win him over. It seems this kid is truly extraordinary. No wonder he became the youngest branch dean of Lingxiao Academy. By the way, is there any more detailed information about him?" Gao Jianli asked.
"That's all there is for now. All we know is that Long Chen came out of the Nine Heavens Gate and slew countless experts, including the prodigies of the Celestial Clan. Even the Human Saint and Earth Saint had briefly fought against the Heavenly Saint experts.
However, at the critical moment, his father intervened, and Long Chen did not reveal all his methods, so it was impossible to determine exactly what level of prodigy he was. The Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect said.
"Didn't you see his fight with Hu Yifei with your own eyes? Can't you judge it either? Gao Jianli said somewhat displeased.
"I'm ashamed. This Long Chen is indeed very strong. From beginning to end, he never showed his true strength. The only thing he showed was that he possessed the power of dragon blood, allowing him to control dragon divine abilities. But as for which divine ability, we couldn't tell which kind of dragon clan." The Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect said helplessly.
"It's fine. That Cao Shaoqing is quite strong. When Long Chen fights him, he'll definitely give it his all. When the time comes, we'll naturally know his true strength."
But before that, we need to make a choice. What do you think? Gao Jianli finally turned his head and said.
If it were someone else, seeing Gao Jianli's face for the first time, they would surely scream in terror, because half of Gao Jianli's face was gone, bones gone, and only one eye shone with a terrifying light.
The Deputy Sect Master of Zichen Sect said cautiously, "Since Long Chen cannot be used by our Zichen Sect, it would be better to notify Brahma Pill Valley early. If we wait too long and someone else reports it first, it will only be icing on the cake."
However, if we do this, we might offend the City Lord. This matter still requires you to make the decision yourself." Gao
Jianli's single eye flashed coldly as he snorted, "Hmph, Xing Wujiang's position has been held for far too long. It's time to step aside, and he is well aware of the attitude of our four city guards."
The reason he remained calm was because he couldn't do anything about us; giving up was only a matter of time. The question now was which of the four major powers could replace him.
Arrange for someone to handle this. Since Long Chen can't be used by us, we should do him a favor early.
Among the four city guardians, whoever gains the support of Brahma Dan Valley will have a higher chance of victory—this is extremely important. "
Alright, I'll arrange it right away." The Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect said.
"Also, notify those top geniuses within the sect to come out and watch the battle. Even those in seclusion should be called out." Gao Jianli said.
"Alright,"
the Deputy Sect Master of the Zichen Sect said, then turned and disappeared.
After the vice sect master of Zichen Sect left, Gao Jianli slowly stood up, half his mouth slightly curled into a cold smile:
"The Number One Academy Under Heaven?" Hmph, still basking in past glory? How ridiculous. "
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"Brother Long Chen, this is the territory of our Feather Spirit clan. Welcome to our clan."
When Long Chen, Mo Nian, and the others arrived at a high mountain, Yu Tong dropped her previous restraint, smiled broadly, and made a poised gesture to invite them in.
Long Chen looked ahead. This was a mountain shrouded in mist, with no buildings in sight. Amidst the mist, he could see ancient trees towering and giant vines like dragons, exuding a spirit and elegance.
In front of the mountain, two giant willows intertwined, forming a huge gateway. Above the endless willow branches hung two enormous feathered arrows, crossing and exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
"Hidden needles beneath cotton?" If people don't offend me, I won't offend them? Long Chen looked at the two feathered arrows and couldn't help but smile.
Yufei looked at Long Chen with admiration and said, "Wow, Brother Long Chen, you're so smart! You saw through this. Our Feather Clan has become the guardians of the Butterfly Spirit Clan. We treat others kindly, but we will never let others bully us."
Just like cotton, if you treat me gently, I will naturally treat you gently. If you crush me with force, the needle tip inside the cotton becomes our weapon to fight back. Now
Yufei and Yutong had become Long Chen's little fangirls. Fortunately, the two sisters were also extremely enthusiastic toward Mo Nian, or else Mo Nian would have bitten Long Chen.
"How lucky to have received an invitation from the Yuling Clan to come to Yuling Sacred Mountain. I never even dared to dream before." Looking at the mountain before her, Lu Ziqiong couldn't help but exclaim.
Although Yuling Sacred Mountain is also within Demon-Subduing City, it is the sacred ground of the Yuling Clan. Outsiders are not allowed to approach, and even members of the Zichen Sect cannot stay here.
Just as Yufei said, although the Yuling Clan is kind-hearted, they are not easy to bully. If anyone dares to harm a member of the Yuling Clan, they will face bloody retaliation.
The strong members of the Yuling Clan usually hide within Yuling Sacred Mountain, rarely going out, extremely mysterious, and no one wants to provoke them.
However, the kindness of the Yuling Clan is well known. Even if someone offends them verbally, they don't get angry. As long as they don't attack them, there is no danger. That's why those Ironblood Sect disciples dared to speak so foully in front of the city gate.
"Buzz"
When Long Chen and the others approached the ancient willow that covered the sky, the two trees suddenly sensed something. With a slight tremor, they slowly parted, their branches drooping and fluttering in the wind, divine radiance falling, and they even appeared to stand up to greet them.
"Oh my god, Wei Liu welcomes guests! Brother Long Chen, this is the highest etiquette of our Yuling Clan." Yufei and Yutong exclaimed in surprise; even they had never seen such a scene before.
"Buzz"—
Willow branches intertwined, leaves overlapping, weaving together into a carpet, divine radiance rippling and reaching straight up the mountain. Although Long Chen had seen the world before, such a noble greeting left him somewhat at a loss.
"Brother Long Chen, Brother Mo Nian, two sisters, please!" Yu Tong smiled radiantly, leading Long Chen and Mo Nian ahead, while Yu Fei followed behind with Lu Ziqiong and her sisters.
Stepping on willow leaves, divine light flowing. Long Chen felt his soul being cleansed. The negative emotions he had accumulated before were slowly being washed away, and he felt completely lighter.
As he walked along the willow-leaf carpet halfway up the mountain, a beautiful noblewoman with a longbow on her back and her hair tied up in a high bun appeared before Long Chen.
"Patriarch."
When Yutong and Yufei saw that beautiful lady, she hurriedly saluted.