I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 304 Is it him?

Lightning flashed on the Divine Profound Sword, and wisps of smoke and flames rose straight into the void.

The area within a radius of several miles was shrouded in sword light.

A benevolent-faced, holy white-robed King of Slaughter hovered behind Chen Zhian, looking down at the crowd with a compassionate expression.

At the same time, this mysterious Heavenly King's divine form also exuded an extremely terrifying aura of ferocity, as if it wanted to devour everything around it and shroud the world in slaughter.

Chen Zhian's sword intent was just like that; the world was filled with a chilling atmosphere, the void turned white, and the sword light shone brightly!
At the same time, mysterious lightning mixed with streaks of blood swirled around Chen Zhian's swords, unleashing a fierce and unparalleled attack!

At this moment, Chen Zhian was like the incarnation of a heavenly king. Wherever his sword light went, it cut down Shen Zongyu's blade light. His sword intent swept across the land, annihilating Shen Zongyu's supernatural power.

Shen Zongyu's celestial palace stood tall, its continuous stream of true essence mixed with a few sparks of fire, also carrying a terrifying yet wondrous divine power that enveloped the heavens and earth, as if it wanted to shroud everything in this firelight.

but……

Chen Zhian has an extremely deep background.

After more than a year of accumulation, he absorbed the Daoist Qi grown from Kunlun Marsh, along with numerous opportunities and supernatural powers, and also possessed a treasure like the Divine Profound Sword...

With such profound foundation, even though Shen Zongyu is a cultivator from the Heavenly Palace, Chen Zhian is more than capable of bridging the gap.

"Such a person with profound background is simply unheard of on Sun and Moon Island."

Even the young master of Great Sun City, renowned throughout Sun and Moon Island, is probably no more than this.

When the flashes of sword light and sword energy in the void dissipated, Shen Zongyu remained in the same spot.

Chen Zhian stopped short of making a move; the Divine Profound Sword had already vanished, and the Tiger Soul Blade had been sheathed.

The place suddenly became quiet.

Everyone in Yong'an City fell silent.

Shen Yexiao never imagined that the Xuanchi figure he had met by chance would be on par with his uncle, who was at the Heavenly Palace Realm.

The elders felt the same way, but they were even more worried about the information Chen Zhian had just revealed in his words.

A few breaths passed.

Chen Chong suddenly bowed to Chen Zhian and asked, "Just now Mr. Li said... many powerful figures from beyond the clouds have come to Sun and Moon Island. Some people are using the seven cities on Sun and Moon Island as an opportunity, but the seven cities are in imminent danger."

But who knows... how many people are there like Mr. Li?

Everyone immediately looked at Chen Zhian.

Chen Zhian tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "My cultivation is still weak, only at the Xuanchi level."

Among those who have come to the outer clouds this time, there are probably quite a few with stronger cultivation than me, as for their combat strength…

When Chen Zhian went to Sun and Moon Mountain to find Jiao Nu, he heard the abbot of Sun and Moon Temple talk about the many powerful people who came to compete for the opportunity of the Immortal Palace.

"I am ranked fifth on the Young Tiger Stele. In terms of combat strength, among the top ten, Qian Yuanji, Fu Changsheng, Lin Ting, and Lu Zhange are stronger than me."

I wonder if Zhou Chu, Li Xushi, Zhao Qing (ranked eighth), and Lin Shuyun (ranked ninth) can beat me.

Upon closer examination, among the ten figures listed before the Young Tiger Stele, only Chi Xuanzi was somewhat weaker.

"Have these people come to this Lower Immortal Palace?"

As Chen Zhian thought of this, he recalled those who had their names engraved on the Young Tiger Stele, but fell off the stele because they were over thirty years old, and who were now under thirty-five.

"Chu Jin of Sword Ruins, that great demon of the Nine Divisions, Hong Shanzhi of Luofu Sea, General of Dali, that scholar of Shenxiu Academy..."

In a moment of inspiration, Chen Zhian thought of many extremely powerful figures.

These individuals were much older than Chen Zhian, and their cultivation was far superior; they had all already reached the Heavenly Palace.

Even though these people did not ascend the Riding Whale Stele, this celestial palace was no ordinary celestial palace. In their youth, they were also figures on the Young Tiger Stele, possessing profound knowledge and experience that could not be compared to ordinary celestial palaces.

"But it is unknown whether these people can compete with Qian Yuanji and Fu Changsheng."

Thinking of this, he didn't hide anything and answered frankly: "There are at least ten people stronger than me, or even more."

The strongest among them…

As Chen Zhian recalled figures like Qian Yuanji, Fu Changsheng, Chu Jin, and Hong Shanzhi, he couldn't help but sigh, "The strongest among them is still much stronger than me!"

The elders looked at each other, their expressions varied.

Chen Zhian is already extremely strong, even stronger than Shen Zongyu.

But now, there are more than ten people stronger than Chen Zhian...

“The seven cities of Da Ri City, Ming Yue City, Long Guang City, An Xi City, Feng Bo City, You Su City, and Yong An City... have a total of only about twenty Tian Que experts.”

If these powerful individuals were to unite and defeat them one by one, wouldn't all seven cities on Sun and Moon Island be destroyed?

Shen Yexiao spoke with a hint of nervousness, his head bowed as he whispered, "Moreover, Mr. Li just mentioned that there are probably over a hundred geniuses from Sun and Moon Island who have come from beyond the clouds."

Even if these people's cultivation levels are not as high as Mr. Li's, they can still be described as strong...

As he slowly pondered, the rest of the people in Yong'an City became increasingly nervous.

Shen Zongyu couldn't help but take a deep breath, his eyes showing even more weariness.

He stared intently at the seven stone tablets in the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

Upon hearing Shen Yexiao's words, Chen Zhian pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The young people who have managed to enter Sun and Moon Island are quite arrogant and ambitious. Under normal circumstances, they should not be able to unite as one."

If it weren't for those top experts, even if there were several or a dozen ordinary people attacking together, Yong'an City probably wouldn't be afraid.

As for Qian Yuanji, Fu Changsheng, Chu Jin, Hong Shanzhi, and their ilk, their ambitions are even greater, and their arrogance even stronger. They came to Sun and Moon Island to compete for resources, so how could they easily form an alliance?

Chen Zhian said these words.

Everyone in Yong'an City breathed a sigh of relief.

The weariness in Shen Zongyu's eyes remained undiminished; he simply shifted his gaze from the stone tablet to Chen Zhian.

"Your Excellency has come from beyond the clouds, presumably also to seize the opportunity on Sun and Moon Island."

Since that stone tablet holds such an earth-shattering opportunity, why do you want to tell us all this?

"Aren't you tempted by the many opportunities contained in that stone tablet?"

Shen Zongyu stared at Chen Zhian with scrutiny and clear vigilance in his eyes.

The other elders, including Shen Yexiao, also had their expressions change. Some of the elders even began to secretly gather their true essence and activate their supernatural powers to guard against Chen Zhian.

If Chen Zhian dares to reveal the slightest flaw, these people will definitely go all out to attack.

Before Chen Zhian could answer, Shen Yexiao seemed to have thought of something. He looked up at the towering goddess statue in the distance.

The goddess statue has fallen silent; the radiance that once emanated from it has vanished.

However, Shen Yexiao clearly remembered that when Chen Zhian went to retrieve the Divine Profound Sword, the radiance emanating from the goddess statue that the people of Yong'an had worshipped for generations flowed away like clouds.

It was as if the goddess had tacitly agreed that Chen Zhian could take the Divine Profound Sword.

The Divine Profound Sword belonged to the Shen family... but after Shen Yexiao's father died, no one was able to control this precious sword.

The Divine Sword possesses a spirit and chooses its own master!

The person before him, this being from beyond the clouds, was able to command the Divine Profound Sword to serve as his master… All of this made Shen Yexiao feel quite trusting of Li Chao.

Shen Zongyu also noticed Shen Yexiao's gaze, and he also glanced thoughtfully at the goddess statue.

Chen Zhian took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and suddenly said, "I came to Sun and Moon Island not just for the opportunities on the island."

I have been entrusted by someone to protect this statue of a goddess.

Whether Yong'an City will be destroyed and whether the opportunity in the stone tablet will be revealed depends on whether this statue will collapse.

I came to Yong'an City to protect this statue!

Chen Zhian spoke slowly and calmly, yet appeared quite composed!
Shen Yexiao kept staring at Chen Zhian. Upon hearing Chen Zhian's words, he suddenly felt relieved, as if he had completely believed Chen Zhian.

Shen Zongyu and many elders were still hesitant.

After a few breaths, Shen Zongyu finally took a deep breath and asked, "You once said that among the people beyond the clouds, there are more than ten people stronger than you!"
In addition, there are over a hundred young and powerful individuals eyeing the opportunity.

Even if you are a lone warrior with formidable fighting prowess, how could you possibly stop so many powerful individuals?
Moreover... the enemies of Yong'an City are not only these people from beyond the clouds. On Sun and Moon Island, there are also Fengbo City and Anxi City, which are eyeing Yong'an City covetously.

There is a deep-seated blood feud between the three cities. Now that we have learned the truth, Yong'an City will send an envoy. Fengbo City and Anxi City will likely only think that these words are a delaying tactic by Yong'an City.

As Shen Zongyu spoke, he pointed far to the north.

"Fengbo City and Anxi City have already formed an alliance, and they will not attack each other before my Yong'an City is destroyed."

Now, Anxi City has amassed 10,000 troops, including 2,000 earth soldiers and 8,000 black soldiers, plus that Tianque General, just waiting for my Yong'an City to show a weakness!

"Your Excellency... we were already surrounded by towering mountains, and now we have been plunged into this raging storm by those from beyond the clouds. Protecting my Yong'an City will not be easy!"

Upon hearing Shen Zongyu's words, Chen Zhian couldn't help but frown slightly.

"There are already many disputes among the seven cities of this Daoxia Immortal Palace. In addition, there are people who want to seize the opportunities in Yong'an City. Protecting this statue... will probably not be easy."

His thoughts flickered, and he turned to look at the place where the three thousand Xuanjia soldiers were marching in Yong'an City.

The aura of the three thousand Xuanjia warriors was like pillars, extremely heavy.

"However... although these three thousand Xuanjia soldiers are elite, they are not Earth Soldiers, but only slightly stronger Xuan Soldiers."

Are there any other soldiers in Yong'an City?

Chen Zhian inquired.

Shen Zongyu nodded and said, "My Yong'an City is weak and doesn't have many powerful experts, so we can only put more effort into the soldiers' battle formations."

Besides these three thousand Xuanjia soldiers, there are still three thousand cavalrymen in my Yong'an City.

At the city's border, another 7,000 soldiers were stationed, including 1,000 local troops!
"The reason why Anxi City dares not attack is because it is wary of my Yong'an army and also fears that Fengbo City will reap the rewards!"

"Fifteen thousand soldiers?"

Chen Zhian raised an eyebrow slightly.

With a population of only 800,000, they were able to train 15,000 soldiers, including 1,000 local troops.

This shows that... Yong'an City is indeed under considerable pressure, and the competition between cities must be extremely fierce.

"Fifteen thousand soldiers..." Chen Zhian pondered silently, his eyes gleaming.

"To boost the strength of 15,000 soldiers in a short period of time, we still need to rely on Qingshan Tower and Qingshan Inscription."

Just as Chen Zhian was about to grab the weapons and armor from the soldiers of Yong'an City, his eyes suddenly flickered, and he looked to the north!

Shen Zongyu seemed to sense something as well.

But then... beams of light burst forth in the void, followed by a torrential downpour.

The heavy rain seemed to be mixed with wisps of true energy, as if it were brewing a terrifying supernatural power.

Shen Zongyu took a deep breath, made a sword-like gesture with his fingers, and wiped it across his right eye.

A golden light suddenly shone in his right eye, and the golden light pierced through the clouds and mist, the storm, and the strange aura emanating from the rain.

Then he saw... a carriage slowly approaching from above the clouds.

After the carriage left, several more streaks of light followed.

Within each stream of light, a young, powerful individual appeared.

These powerful figures had solemn eyes, yet their brows revealed a hint of arrogance. Their armor and weapons were all unique and extremely magnificent.

Shen Zongyu glanced at Chen Zhian, who naturally also saw the group in the clouds and nodded slightly.

"These young people are those from beyond the clouds."

Shen Zongyu narrowed his eyes: "And the person in that carriage is the Grand Elder of Anxi City, because of Qiu Yuan..."

The order of elders in Anxi City is determined by their cultivation level.

This Grand Elder, however, is an unparalleled genius of Anxi City. He is only forty years old this year, yet he has already reached the Heavenly Realm, and his cultivation is even more profound than mine.

Shen Zongyu finished speaking.

The carriage had already stopped above the clouds.

Amidst the wisps of mist, the magnificent carriage appears and disappears, exuding an indescribable air of nobility!
Immediately afterwards, a hand lifted the curtain from inside the carriage, revealing the figure inside.

But all that could be seen were two figures sitting comfortably in the carriage.

One of the figures looked to be in his early thirties, with a handsome face and a deep aura, suggesting he had long held a high position.

Without a doubt, this person is none other than the Great Elder of Anxi City, Qiu Yuan.

And the other person...

Shen Zongyu's gaze fell on another person.

The man also looked extremely young, appearing to be only in his early twenties.

This man looked somewhat thin, and his clothes were not particularly luxurious, but his eyes were extremely calm. When he arrived in Yong'an City, the young man even had a smile on his lips.

Shen Zongyu was able to clearly sense this person's cultivation level.

"This young man made no attempt to conceal his true abilities; his cultivation level is only at the Xuanfu stage."

Before today, Shen Zongyu would have looked down on any Xuanfu cultivator.

But today... Shen Zongyu had witnessed Chen Zhian's sword aura and blade light, and he had seen that Chen Zhian's profound pool foundation surpassed that of the Heavenly Palace. Furthermore, recalling that this young man came from beyond the clouds, he felt even more wary.

The young man on the carriage also had a glint of divine light in his eyes, mixed with his own divine essence, which fell on Shen Zongyu.

A smile played on his lips as he swept his gaze over the natives of the Daoist Immortal Palace, his expression growing increasingly composed.

"There aren't many strong individuals..."

He was thinking this to himself, but the next moment, his expression suddenly froze as he saw a familiar figure.

"It's him?"

(End of this chapter)