Xianye

Chapter 527 Searching for someone
Just now, all the cultivators witnessed Chen Heng's fierce battle against the crowd.

The dust had finally settled. Even though some of them had vaguely anticipated this, they could not hide their astonishment, and their faces showed shock, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.

In an instant, all sorts of sounds arose in Yingjichuan, noisy and chaotic, and never-ending!
"Seven top-grade Golden Core cultivators and three types of supreme divine abilities, yet they were able to defeat them in a single battle. Such skill truly deserves the title of outstanding!"

Qi Shang's attention was also slightly drawn back at this moment.

He shook his head slightly, straightened his expression, temporarily putting aside the matter of the Zhengxu Dao Court, and teased the gleeful Ancestor Fucan beside him:
"However, there is one thing I don't understand. This Chen Heng is clearly from Yu Chen of Dongzhou, not a member of your Tai Fu Palace. Why are you so happy about his victory?"

Ancestor Fu Can shook his head and said:
"You wouldn't believe it, but I got to know this kid when he was still an unknown rogue cultivator. I always regarded him as a friendly junior."

How could I not be happy that he has a chance to win?

"To win and claim the championship?"

Qi Shang read the words aloud again, but remained noncommittal.

"Whether you, a junior, can win the championship, I dare not say for sure. However, I seem to have vaguely seen some clues about the mystery of that disciple of Blood River."

After a moment, Qi Shang's voice suddenly rang out.

Following Qi Shang's gaze, Ancestor Fu Can saw that in the Imperial Altar Map, Lü Rong was fiercely fighting against two veteran Golden Core cultivators, Jiu Zhen Tang Xuan and Yin Jing Chang Qing Jue.

He didn't even release the Blood God Child, nor did he use any magical artifacts. He simply relied on his exquisite and proficient Blood River Divine Power to easily suppress Tang and Chang.

Judging from Lü Rong's expression, he clearly treated it as a casual game, handling it with great ease.

Even though Tang Xuan, as a top disciple of the Nine Truths Sect, had already set up the array and borrowed the power of creation from heaven and earth, and with Chang Qingjue's assistance, he was still firmly suppressed by Lü Rong and could not find any chance to turn the tide.

"What is the mystery surrounding Lü Rong?"

Ancestor Fu Can scratched his head and asked doubtfully.

"The mystery surrounding him is that of Garuda, who calls himself Qigong, in the white water."

As you know, after I attained enlightenment, I had a chance encounter with Master Qi. Although I struck his left wing with that "body punch," I was still injured by Master Qi's indestructible body.

Qi Shang fixed his gaze on Lü Rong, a fleeting glint of light flashing in his eyes, as bright as sulfur flames:

"Therefore, I am more aware of the aura on that old Garuda than ordinary people, and I also suspect that this Garuda may not be its true form, but rather a body that was deliberately cut off to conceal its true nature."

His true form must be some ancient demon that exists in the White Waters...

It could be Indra, Xishen, or Houyue; even the infamous Arrogance is highly possible!

Regarding this matter, Master Fu had actually heard Qi Shang mention it before.

It was because his indestructible body was injured by Qi Gong, and his Dao fruit was damaged during the conquest outside the heavens, that Qi Shang finally chose the secret method of Xiang Jin Mountain. Then, in order to facilitate his cultivation, he specially came to the abyss of Xu Du Heaven.

As for Elder Qi...

"You mean that Lü Rong met that old man in the white water and benefited from him?" Ancestor Fu Can asked after a moment's thought.

"Perhaps it's not an ordinary benefit, otherwise I wouldn't have had this feeling."

Qi Shang shook his head and said:
"Although I have some grudges against that old man, I have never dared to underestimate his supernatural powers."

To be honest, I was quite surprised that Lü Rong was valued by Qi Gong.

He will definitely be a major variable at this Dan Yuan Assembly, vying for supremacy with Chen Heng!

Ancestor Fu Can was slightly surprised upon hearing this.

Just as Ancestor Fu Can was intently scrutinizing Lü Rong, frowning and remaining silent, Qi Shang turned his gaze to Dao Ting Ji Xiu, his eyes flashing slightly with a complex and indescribable expression.

In the past, the ancient Dao Court was so powerful that even the most revered immortals, Buddhas, and saints had to bow down before this behemoth and dare not disobey it too much.

Regardless of anything else, the very act of casting the "Golden Chapter of the Earthly Palace" is deeply terrifying and awe-inspiring, causing the Great Dao of the universe to remain fearful to this day.

Not to mention the *Natural Heavenly Book*, which died in its infancy before it could even be completed due to the sudden collapse of the Daoist court—

Today, apart from a few old ministers of the old party, no one wants to see the revival of the Dao court, and Qi Shang is naturally one of them.

In fact, under both overt and covert suppression, the Dao Court has indeed lost its momentum and is no longer what it once was.

Even the current Emperor Huan, after several attempts, seemed to have lost the will to cheer up, and stayed quietly in the deep palace, not concerning herself with external affairs for many years.

But today...

"Ever since that Great Immortal Yang Yin of Jiuzhen, in a fit of rage, stormed out of the Southern Heavenly Gate, the relationship between the Eight Sects and Six Schools and the Zhengxu Dao Court has completely cooled."

But what kind of agreement have these two parties reached today, that they seem to intend to make peace?

Qi Shang felt a chill run down his spine, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

After pondering for a while and turning his thoughts over several times, Qi Shang found it somewhat amusing to see that the old ancestor Fu Can's gaze was still fixed on Lü Rong. He shook his head and his thoughts drifted to another matter.

The fact that the Eight Schools and Six Sects are now showing signs of reconciliation with the Dao Court is not good news for many major Dao lineages, especially Zhu Jing and Wu Liuli Tian.

But for those True Immortals of the Celestial Realm within the Imperial Altar Map, this could be considered a blessing.

In this situation, under these circumstances—

The winner of this year's Dan Yuan competition will undoubtedly attract widespread attention and will be of extraordinary significance, drawing the attention of those old party veterans!
In order to win over the hearts of the eight sects and six factions, the Daoist court might bestow upon the leader of the Dan Yuan sect with profound skills and treasures, as well as various other benefits, to commend his merits.

For any immortal cultivator, to be able to enter the sights of those old ministers of the old faction early on and to be commended by the Dao Court is an immense stroke of good fortune, of immeasurable value!
"The world says that heroes create the times, and the trend is indeed there. But is the rise of heroes not a result of the times?"

Qi Shang sighed softly and said with emotion:
"Man may have lofty ambitions, but without good fortune, they cannot be realized..."

In this era of great competition, whoever wins the title of the top Dan Yuan in Xudu will have taken a significant step forward.

Who will ultimately be blessed with such good fortune?

Just as Qi Shang was expressing his heartfelt feelings, and the other cultivators were each lost in their own thoughts.

Also in Yingjichuan, Ninth Prince Ji Xiu and Yin Jun exchanged a glance and remained silent for a moment.

"Indeed, seeing him in person is far better than hearing about him. Having witnessed this scene with my own eyes, I finally understand why my fifth brother values ​​this Master Chen so highly."

After a moment, Ji Xiu broke the silence, chuckled, and said:
"What do you think, sir?"

Yin Jun did not rush to answer. Instead, his gaze suddenly fell outside the hall, passing over the major institutions such as the Water and Land Heavenly Palace, the Yuanzai Huan Clan, the Lidu Sect, and the Suspended Daoist Temple.

After a long while, Yin Jun nodded, seemingly lost in thought, and said:

"He is truly a man of exceptional talent and character. I, at the Golden Core stage, would find it extremely difficult to achieve what he has. No wonder he was accepted as a disciple by Daoist Tongxuan. In my opinion, Chen Heng does possess some of the demeanor of the Lord of Fenggang Mountain!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiu couldn't help but glance at Yin Jun again:
"Sir, you seem to have a very high opinion of Master Chen."

The master of Fenggang Mountain is named Wang Qizhen. He was once a Daoist disciple of the Great Dao lineage of Xuyantian. He was personally recruited by Ji Huan, who had not yet ascended the throne. The two shared the same ambitions and thus joined the Daoist court to serve.

His background—being a member of a sect yet serving the Dao Court—was exactly the same as that of the Dao Court's important officials, Bai Qiancheng and Chunyu Tanyao. In addition, Wang Qizhen was exceptionally talented, making him a leading figure in the vast Xuyan Heaven. Therefore, although the factional infighting within the Zhengxu Dao Court was fierce, Wang Qizhen was not affected by any major storms under the protection of people like Bai Qiancheng and Chunyu Tanyao.

Ji Huan confided in Wang Qizhen and even gave him Fenggang Mountain, which held great significance for him, as a place for Wang Qizhen to live and practice.

If Wang Qizhen hadn't been suddenly robbed and killed...

Within the True Void Heaven, everyone believed that given time, Wang Qizhen would surely be able to rise to the Upper Realm and become another pillar of the court after Bai Qiancheng!

Yin Jun's statement that Chen Heng resembled Wang Qizhen was not a sign of disrespect, but rather a highly complimentary compliment.

"But then again..."

Yin Jun suddenly changed the subject, looking directly at Ji Xiu, and earnestly said:

"It is like having a famous sword in front of you; if you do not take it, it will only benefit someone else."

After this battle, and with all the previous achievements, Chen Heng has made a name for himself in the universe, regardless of whether he wins the Dan Yuan championship or not, all under the watchful eyes of the public.

If we want to recruit him, we need to act quickly, otherwise not only will the few families in the Dao Court make a move first, but Huan Zuan and Xiong Yan of the Water and Land Heavenly Palace will also likely interfere.

Although the current Zhengxu Dao Court is ruled by the Ji family, the various factions, large and small, have never ceased to exist, engaging in open and covert struggles, resulting in endless disputes.

Among them, the three most powerful families, Yu, Si, and Xia, were outwardly friendly but inwardly hostile to the Ji clan, always thinking of one day regaining control of the world and preventing the Ji clan from monopolizing the throne of the Heavenly Emperor.

We are all descendants of the ancient Heavenly Emperor.

In terms of status, the Ji clan was actually on par with the Yu, Si, and Xia clans, and it was difficult to distinguish their superiority or inferiority.

Even though the Ji clan is powerful now, given this situation, the other three families will naturally not obey orders.

Ji Xiu had anticipated that Ji would try to interfere in any of Ji clan's discussions.

But Yin Jun also brought up Huan Zuan and Xiong Yan of the Water and Land Heavenly Palace...

Ji Xiu frowned slightly and looked at the handsome man in a golden robe and an eight-year-old child sitting high in the dragon carriage in the distance.

At this moment, Yu Huangshang of the Innate Demon Sect and Zhou Fujia of the Middle Yi Sect happened to face off. Although no bronze fish had been born yet, the two had been somewhat at odds before, so they would naturally have a showdown now.

Such a situation inevitably attracted the attention of outsiders, including Huan Zuan and Xiong Yan.

Seemingly noticing Ji Xiu's gaze, Huan Zuan and Xiong Yan both turned around to look.

The former had a fake smile on his face.

The latter nodded kindly and bowed very respectfully, but what he was really thinking was hard for others to guess.

"Master Chen is a member of the Jade Palace. If the Daoist court were to approach him for recruitment, it would be somewhat understandable. However, Mr. Yin specifically mentioned Huan Zuan and Xiong Yan."

At first I didn't understand, but after thinking about it carefully, I began to understand.

Ji Xiu looked away thoughtfully, then smiled and said:

"Is Mr. Yin worried that the three families of Daoting and other forces will try to win over Master Chen through marriage? After all, Huan and Xiong have done this kind of thing quite often in the past."

"exactly!"

Yin Jun said solemnly:
"The best way to recruit talent is to prioritize those who share the same ideals and work together on long-term strategies, such as the Lord of Fenggang Mountain and those important ministers."

As for marriage alliances, though secondary, they are still of moderate quality.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiu hesitated for a moment, then smiled wryly and said:
"Although I am entrusted by my fifth brother to recruit talented people, such an important matter is not something that I or my fifth brother can do on our own."

Ordinary women would probably not catch the eye of that Master Chen.

But if we were to betroth the noblewoman of the Ji family, or even my sister, to him, His Majesty's approval would be absolutely necessary, and besides..."

Ji Xiu recalled the scene he witnessed a few days ago in the Forty-Nine Lu Shou Palace where Gu Yi and Wei Ling Jiang were at odds. He shook his head inwardly, his gaze lingering on Zhou Fujia and Yu Huangshang before shifting to Chen Heng:
"Even a noble lady from the Ji family, it's rare for Chen Heng to treat her with such special regard..."

On the other hand, this Dan Yuan Conference happened to coincide with the time when the two sides were making peace. Even some of the old ministers were interested. In this era of great competition, undercurrents were beginning to emerge.

The title of Dan Yuan champion this time is likely to be extremely coveted!

……

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The wind and smoke were bleak, and the sky and earth were yellow and desolate.

Two days later, in the Imperial Altar of the State, Chen Heng, feeling that he had recovered much of his energy, awoke from his meditation and stopped his practice.

"It's easy to drive them away, but difficult to kill them..."

Chen Heng slowly stood up. He surveyed the shattered and crumbling scene below the clouds, recalled the previous battle, and after a moment's thought, simply sighed.

If that's the case, then the best way to deal with Chen Bai without revealing the Taiyi Divine Thunder trump card before the final showdown is to seek out that person.

Now that Zuo You has acquired a Firebell Bronze Fish, he can calmly observe the battle.

As soon as the thought arose, Chen Heng did not hesitate. He immediately shook his sleeve and transformed into a sword light, flying out of the air and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

In the Imperial Altar of the State, two more days and nights passed in the blink of an eye.

This day.

On a vast, boundless marshland.

Yin Ruohua put away the magical artifacts she had previously used, and forcefully suppressed the strange energy surging in her chest and abdomen.

Her cheeks flushed crimson, like a thousand peach blossoms in full bloom, their colors vibrant and beautiful.

"We finally won. Le Zhai actually held back this trick. He's really not easy to deal with. If I hadn't prepared some protective measures in advance, I'm afraid I would have suffered a heavy loss. Even if I won, I would have been greatly weakened."

I wonder if I can keep this bronze fish for three days? I should go find my brother as soon as possible. With him here, I have no fear even of villains like Zhou Fujia and Chen Heng…”

Yin Ruohua muttered something under her breath.

Just as she was about to reach for the Fire Bell Bronze Fish, a beam of sword light suddenly shot from the distant sky, tearing through the vast blue sky in one breath, and seemed to be right in front of her in a few breaths.

Yin Ruohua's expression hardened, and hundreds of blood-red streaks leaped out from behind her, fiercely meeting her attack.

After the blood rainbow was shattered, the figure that emerged from the sword light was clearly seen.

Yin Ruohua's bright eyes narrowed, and she took two steps back, her beautiful face changing color.

"How could it be you?!"

She lost her voice.

(End of this chapter)