154: Chapter 154 The Old Martial Arts Fanatic

Previously,

Every time the System signed in a character,

they would appear directly before him. However, this time Wang Chen waited for a long while, and yet there was nothing in front of him.

Left with no choice,

Wang Chen could only ask the System.

“System, when will Lightning Daoist Venerable descend?”

[Ding—Lightning Daoist Venerable is currently traversing time and space. He is expected to arrive in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.]

Wang Chen nodded slightly.

The time of an incense stick was very fast.

He refocused his attention on the Xingyuan Continent, continuing to control this massive world as it moved toward the Xuantian Continent.

But in his eyes,

there was a faint trace of anticipation.

Lightning Daoist Venerable...

Lightning Five-Chain Whip...

Even though Wang Chen was now the lord of a Great World, his heart couldn't help but stir with excitement at the prospect of meeting such a legendary figure!

This was a Grandmaster from his previous life.

In his previous life,

although there was much ridicule regarding the strength of this Grandmaster,

nevertheless,

his character was absolutely beyond doubt; he was truly worthy of the title of Grandmaster!

He never had the chance to meet him in his previous life.

He hadn't expected

that in this different world, he would actually have the chance to meet this formidable person.

He just wondered,

compared to Daoist Master Cangxuan, who was more powerful?

Both were in the Late Stage of the Domain Realm, and Daoist Master Cangxuan also possessed a killing move he had comprehended over hundreds of thousands of years.

Between Lightning Daoist Venerable's Five-Chain Whip and Daoist Master Cangxuan's World-Ending Thought, which was stronger and which was weaker?

He really was a bit curious...

However,

based on the System's usual habits, the characters it signed in basically all possessed the attribute of being invincible within the same rank.

Furthermore,

the System had specifically emphasized that once the Lightning Five-Chain Whip was used, it could at minimum allow one to fight enemies an entire minor Realm higher.

Of particular note,

the words "at minimum" were used quite skillfully here.

It was very likely

that when Lightning Daoist Venerable used the Lightning Five-Chain Whip, Daoist Master Cangxuan wouldn't even have time to dodge before being KO'd in one move...

Thinking of this,

a trace of curiosity rose in Wang Chen's heart.

Immediately,

he directly sent a command to Daoist Master Cangxuan, who was on the Xingyuan Continent.

He ordered him to rush to the Tianxuan Dynasty ahead of time at his fastest speed!

As time passed,

the duration of an incense stick vanished in an instant.

Just as the Xingyuan Continent was steadily advancing toward the Xuantian Continent—

the Void Realm in front of Wang Chen suddenly split open with a gap.

The rift wasn't large,

just enough for one person to pass through.

At the edges of the rift, tiny arcs of electricity flickered faintly, making soft "crackling" sounds before disappearing in an instant.

Then,

a figure stepped out from that rift.

Wang Chen's gaze instantly focused on that figure.

And then—

his brows twitched, and a flash of excitement crossed his eyes.

It was a figure he was incredibly familiar with, yet had never seen in person.

An elderly man.

He was dressed in snow-white training clothes, with loose robes and slightly rolled sleeves, revealing a pair of thin but powerful wrists.

His hair was white but meticulously combed, with a few stray strands on his forehead swaying gently with his movements.

His face was lean with slightly high cheekbones, and he wore a sparse beard on his chin.

Yet his eyes were deep and sharp, carrying a sense of indifference that comes from seeing through the world.

The most eye-catching thing

was his stance!!

His feet were slightly apart, knees slightly bent, center of gravity lowered, and hands hanging naturally at his sides—

it was the standard Tai Chi opening stance.

Even though he was just standing casually, he gave off the feeling that he could "strike at any moment."

Wang Chen looked at the figure before him.

For a moment, he was in a daze.

He looked so similar!

He was simply too similar!

He was exactly the same as that Grandmaster from his previous life in his memory!

That iconic white training suit.

That iconic white hair.

And that iconic stance.

And that iconic... temperament!

Wang Chen took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart.

He knew.

The person before him was the Lightning Daoist Venerable signed in by the System.

He was the one whom he could only see in internet memes in his previous life, without ever having the chance to see his true face...

A Grandmaster!

“Your Majesty.”

Lightning Daoist Venerable spoke.

His voice was aged and resonant, carrying a unique charm—

the kind of confidence only possessed by those who have practiced martial arts for many years.

He took a step forward, cupped his hands, and gave Wang Chen a deep bow.

His posture was respectful, yet neither humble nor arrogant.

“The Old Martial Fanatic pays his respects to Your Majesty!”

Upon hearing the other party's self-introduction, the corner of Wang Chen's mouth twitched involuntarily.

“The Old Martial Fanatic?”

What a familiar title...

Without even looking at the person, just by hearing this title, Wang Chen knew exactly who he was.

Because

besides this person, he had never heard anyone else use this title...

At this moment,

Wang Chen smiled!

This was the first time since he ascended the throne that he showed a heartfelt smile.

It couldn't be helped.

As one of the four great joys of life, "meeting an old friend in a distant land," how could he not be happy when he encountered it?

It was a smile born from seeing an "acquaintance."

Although

in his previous life, he had only seen him through a screen, and the other party didn't know him at all.

But at this moment,

seeing this familiar face again, Wang Chen felt an indescribable sense of kinship in his heart.

One must realize,

whether it was Ge Nie or Ji Gang, although they were figures from his previous life, they were ancients from hundreds or even thousands of years ago.

He had only heard their stories through history books and legends.

But the person before him was different.

This man was a contemporary from his previous life!

He was an acquaintance he had scrolled past on the internet, joked about in memes, and even chatted about after dinner!

“Minister, please rise quickly.”

Wang Chen's voice was many times gentler than usual.

This was a true fellow countryman; it would be strange if he weren't close!

Wang Chen looked at him.

Suddenly, he felt like he had so much he wanted to say to him...

However,

before he could speak, the voice of a guard suddenly came from outside the door.

“Reporting to Your Majesty! There is an old man outside seeking an audience, calling himself... Daoist Master Cangxuan!”

Wang Chen was slightly startled, then smiled.

He really came fast enough.

The command he gave Daoist Master Cangxuan was to "rush here at the fastest speed."

It seemed this Late Stage Domain Realm Daoist Master had quite strong execution skills.

“Let him in.”

A moment later,

a figure hurriedly stepped into the hall.

It was indeed Daoist Master Cangxuan.

He still wore that dark green robe, but his expression was even more respectful than before.

Upon entering the hall, his gaze swept around, and the moment he saw Lightning Daoist Venerable, his eyes narrowed slightly.

But he didn't ask much.

Instead, he walked quickly to Wang Chen, and then—

immediately knelt on the ground.

His posture was respectful to the extreme.

“Greetings, Your Majesty!”

His voice was devout and obedient.

“Cangxuan has arrived as ordered. I await Your Majesty's instructions!”

Wang Chen nodded slightly.

“Rise.”

After Daoist Master Cangxuan rose, he immediately stood respectfully to the side.

But his gaze

glanced toward Lightning Daoist Venerable from time to time, with a hint of scrutiny and a touch of wariness in his eyes.

As a fellow Late Stage Domain Realm expert,

he could feel that the aura of this old man in white was restrained and unfathomable.

Especially that stance...

It seemed casual, but it was actually flawless.

It was as if he could explode with a thunderous strike at any moment.

“This is a formidable rival! His stance seems casual, but it is actually without any openings. Truly formidable...”

[The Lightning Five-Chain Whip is a terrifying Divine Ability...]