Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Chen Gong
Qing State North Domain.
Qing City.
This is the most flourishing city in Qing Province.
The residence of the Lord of Qing Province is located here.
In the State Governor Mansion.
A residence for Guest Elders.
"Adoptive father, the one who possesses the Mystic Sword has already left the Eastern Domain."
A young man rushed in, his face filled with excitement.
"Chu Sheng, you’re not young anymore, you should act more maturely."
A gentle voice sounded.
It was a middle-aged man dressed in a gray robe.
What was peculiar about this man was that he had a pair of silver eyes.
"Adoptive father’s teachings are correct."
The young man said respectfully.
The middle-aged man with silver eyes smiled and said, "Pass on my order, tell those three to set out! Remember, not only must they snatch the Mystic Sword, but they must also find out its origins and seize the method to control it."
"Understood."
Xiao Chusheng said.
"Ling Chen, as a Patrol Envoy of the Eastern Domain, it’s inconvenient for me to act. However, this time, you won’t be able to escape!"
Soon, Xiao Chusheng left the residence.
...
Meanwhile, Ling Chen and his group had already arrived in Yan City.
Yan City.
A major city in the Mid Region of Qing Province.
With still over a year until the Qing Province Genius Rankings commence, Ling Chen and his companions were not in a rush.
Liu Yu and Ling Wu had also received the Genius Token.
They too were qualified to participate in the Qing Province Genius Rankings.
Meanwhile, Shen Xing and Xiao Qing were accompanying Ling Chen to the event.
They also took the opportunity to experience and learn about the customs and cultures of the Mid Region.
Upon entering Yan City, Ling Chen sensed an unusual atmosphere in the city.
The Genius Tokens had been distributed for several months now.
The geniuses who received the tokens were starting to head towards Qing City.
The Qing Province Genius Rankings would be held in Qing City.
Yan City was the inevitable route between the Mid Region and Eastern Domain.
Therefore, it was quite common to see other geniuses.
Upon seeing Ling Chen and his group, young but with astonishing cultivation levels, many figured out their purpose.
The major families and sects around Yan City also kept their disciples in check.
Thus, no one dared to offend them carelessly.
Ling Chen had already released Ling Wu and Ling Tianxing from the World Realm.
Typically, he would only keep them inside the World Realm while travelling.
After making some inquiries, Ling Chen and his party headed straight for the largest tavern in Yan City.
Ling Chen casually found a spot in the main hall and ordered some recommended dishes and drinks.
The drinks came first, and the group of five began to drink.
The taste was good.
However, it couldn’t compare to the Alcohol Immortal’s brew that Ling Chen had.
Ling Chen and his party drew quite some attention.
This was because the aura emitted by Ling Chen, Liu Xiao, and Shen Xing was profoundly unfathomable.
"Greetings, everyone!"
A pale-faced young man with a folding fan approached them.
"Hello!"
Ling Chen nodded slightly in greeting.
"I am the Young Sect Leader of Sky Sun Sect, Chen Gong. May I ask how I should address you?"
The pale-faced young man said with a smile.
"Mr. Chen!"
Ling Chen smiled, then gave his name.
Sky Sun Sect is one of the top ten sects in the Mid Region of Qing Province.
This Mr. Chen also cultivated at the first level of the World Realm!
"May I know which sect do the three of you belong to?"
Chen Gong asked with a smile.
There was an imperial aura emitting from Ling Chen, Shen Xing, and Liu Xiao.
"Star Pavilion."
Ling Chen said with a smile.
"Star Pavilion?"
Chen Gong looked puzzled.
He had never heard of this sect.
There was no sect called Star Pavilion among the top ten sects in the Mid Region.
"All three of you are from Star Pavilion?"
Chen Gong asked again.
"Indeed."
Ling Chen said.
This shocked Chen Gong.
To think a single sect could rear three such young monarchs, even his Sky Sun Sect couldn’t achieve that.
Though he hadn’t heard the name of the Star Pavilion before, it must be an extremely powerful sect.
He guessed it could rival the leading sect, the Qingyun Sword Sect!
"Are the three of you participating in the Qing Province Genius Rankings?"
Chen Gong asked with a smile.
Ling Chen nodded and said, "Yes! Isn’t Mr. Chen participating too?"
"Of course!"
Chen Gong laughed heartily and said, "Since you are participating in the Qing Province Genius Rankings, you really shouldn’t miss the auction tomorrow."
"Oh?"
Ling Chen asked with a smile, "What treasures will the auction have?"
Chen Gong replied, "I’m not sure either. But I heard it’s an auction specially prepared for us geniuses. Apparently, the items would be very beneficial for us."
"In that case, I really must see it."
Ling Chen gave a cupped fist salute to Chen Gong, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for the information."
"Young Master Ling, no need for formalities."
Chen Gong waved his hand and then promptly took his leave.
"Four-Star Monarch?"
After Chen Gong returned to his seat, Ling Chen saw that there was a Four-Star Monarch-level elder beside him.
Clearly, this Four-Star Monarch was Chen Gong’s protector.
"The strength of Central Domain is indeed formidable!"
Ling Chen thought to himself.
A Four-Star Monarch-level Guardian, something not even the Star Pavilion currently possesses.
Moreover, it is said that the Sky Sun Sect, among the sects of the Central Domain, is ranked towards the end.
From this one could infer how powerful the sects of the Central Domain are!
"Guardian Yang, have you ever heard of the Star Pavilion?"
Chen Gong asked the elder beside him.
"Star Pavilion?"
The elder frowned.
After pondering for a long time, he responded, "I haven’t heard of it."
Within the Five Domains, the Eastern Domain was originally the weakest.
They knew about the Burning Flame Sect already.
Regarding the Star Pavilion, even if they had heard of it, they wouldn’t take it to heart.
"Guardian Yang, these three are from the Star Pavilion, it must be a Hidden Sect!"
Chen Gong said with a smile.
Geniuses passing through Yan City generally belong to the Central and Eastern Domains.
Practitioners from other domains seldom pass through this place.
Moreover, since there is no such sect in the Central Domain, and it is utterly impossible for the Eastern Domain to cultivate three genius monarchs.
That’s why he deduced that Ling Chen came from a Hidden Sect.
They have a Hidden Sect in the Central Domain which has just emerged not long ago, the Heavenly Destiny Sect.
Its Heavenly Destiny Technique, astonishing and earth-shattering.
"Hmm, it’s highly possible. Young Sect Master, such geniuses definitely must not be offended!"
Guardian Yang advised.
"I understand."
Chen Gong nodded earnestly.
People from Hidden Sects must never be offended!
A hundred years ago, there was a sect that provoked the Heavenly Destiny Sect.
It was completely annihilated.
Especially new sects, they usually needed a stepping stone.
It was for this reason that his Sky Sun Sect had the opportunity to rise and successfully advanced into one of the top ten sects.
However, in front of a true Hidden Sect, they were hardly comparable.
It was said that during the battle to establish their reputation, a seven-layered World Realm high-order monarch from the Heavenly Destiny Sect took action.
While Chen Gong and Ling Chen were talking, many around them became aware of the origin of Ling Chen and his companions.
The words "Star Pavilion, Hidden Sect" quickly spread.
There was a growing trend of becoming some kind of taboo.
"Star Pavilion? Isn’t that the name of the number one sect in the Eastern Domain?"
Some cultivators who were relatively close to the Eastern Domain were utterly astonished.
It was said that, six months ago, there was a great battle in the Eastern Domain.
The original second-ranking Star Pavilion not only seized the Domain Lord’s position but also annihilated the other nine major sects.
All the monarch-level powerhouses were slaughtered without exception.
It was indeed extremely ruthless.
Meanwhile, Ling Chen and his company left the tavern under the awestruck gazes of everyone.
They found an inn to settle down.
Ready to attend the auction tomorrow.
Xiao Qing was extremely happy.
It had never seen a human auction before!