145: Chapter 145 Chu Tianhe's guess, the Nine Yang Sword Sect is stuck in a lonely place

Chapter 145 Chutian River's Speculation: The Nine Yang Sword Sect Blocked for Nothing

Especially the Qingming Ghost Domain, even the previously explored areas were halted, as if they were certain that person was within their territory.

This was also the second reason for them to personally come and investigate.

“Sect Master, do you think it could be this Luo Xingchen?”

Just then, Grand Elder Liu Feng looked at the young man below and suddenly spoke, a gleam of light, even excitement, appearing in his eyes.

After waiting so many days, he finally found someone who seemed to fit the criteria, how could he not be excited?

Those three major powers were all waiting to see the results.

Although it hadn't started yet, the appearance of one or two promising individuals gave them some hope.

From the current attitudes of the three major powers, it seemed they had already determined that the person was here, they just didn't know who exactly.

This was their Lingxiao Pavilion's opportunity.

No matter who took the person away, they would surely benefit.

“He does resemble the description. His bone age is very young, just a few days shy of seventeen, but his cultivation and combat power are exceptionally high. Even Xiao’er at this age was a bit lacking. He can be considered a key observation target.”

Chutian River nodded thoughtfully.

The anxiety in his heart also eased a bit.

It was truly because the so-called geniuses during this period had somewhat disappointed them.

Today, they finally caught one.

Moreover, his cultivation talent was much stronger than that of Chishen, the Lingxiao Pavilion’s top prodigy.

A Nascent Soul Realm youth of sixteen or seventeen with combat power far exceeding his cultivation was indeed a rare sight.

Such a phenomenon had never appeared in previous Grand Competitions.

“Oh, by the way, Elder Liu, has that Saintess given any instructions recently?”

Suddenly, Chutian River seemed to recall something and asked.

Thinking of that Saintess, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Not yet twenty years old, she had comprehended the Exquisite Sword Heart and reached the peak of the Combination Realm, just one step away from Transcending Tribulation.

One could only say she was abnormal to the extreme.

Compared to the ancient figures recorded in ancient texts, she was no less impressive.

The Luo Xingchen recognized by the two of them below was mere dregs compared to this woman.

There was simply no comparison.

That was the peak of the Combination Realm, just one step away from having the same cultivation as old monsters like them who had lived for thousands of years.

Logically speaking, such a woman should not appear in the Northern Frontier; there was simply no one here who could compare to her.

Yet, she had come with Lord Ye Ling and had only given some inexplicable instructions.

This was also the reason he asked.

He had specifically assigned Grand Elder Liu Feng to handle this matter.

“Hmm… it’s strange to say, but the Saintess has been silently spaced out by herself recently, only asking me to search for all information on someone named Lin Yu.”

Grand Elder Liu Feng hesitated slightly, frowning as he spoke.

As he said this, he seemed to recall something, paused, and then spoke again:

“But what’s even stranger is that this Lin Yu disappeared in the Lei Yan Territory a month ago, almost at the same time the Saintess asked me to investigate.”

“Lin Yu? What’s his background?”

Chutian River was puzzled; this was the first time he had heard that name.

To catch the Saintess's eye, he shouldn't be an ordinary person.

“A disciple of the Piao Miao Sect, a fourth-rank sect in Tianmu Prefecture. He’s twenty years old, with Golden Core Realm cultivation. He’s only average. I don’t know why the Saintess is investigating him!”

Grand Elder Liu Feng said truthfully, “Oh, Sect Master, there’s one more thing. The Piao Miao Sect didn’t send anyone to participate in this Grand Competition; they gave up this opportunity!”

This was a minor matter. Many small sects, knowing they had no hope at all, didn't come.

But since it was somewhat related to the Saintess’s investigation, it had to be explained clearly.

“Alright, you should still send more people over, keep a close eye on him, and give the Saintess an explanation as soon as possible!”

Chutian River said after a moment of contemplation upon hearing this.

He always felt something was off, but no matter how hard he thought, he couldn't pinpoint it, so he simply gave up.

For now, the Grand Competition was more important.

However.

Just as the two were conversing.

The Hehuan Sect below had already entered into a fierce conflict with the Nine Yang Sword Sect.

Luo Xingchen had struck without restraint, severely injuring Wang Yu, and the disciples of the Nine Yang Sword Sect, having received the news, had surrounded him.

Of course, these were all disciples who had come to participate in the Grand Competition.

Such a matter had not yet escalated to the point where their elders needed to demand an explanation.

It belonged to the disciple level of affairs.

“Luo Xingchen, is it? If you don’t give an explanation today, don’t even think about leaving here. Junior Brother Wang Yu is now severely injured and unconscious, and he might not even be able to participate in the Grand Competition three days later. To think you can just let this slide is wishful thinking!”

“That’s right, are all of you from the Hehuan Sect so uncultured?”

“Why talk about culture with them? That’s just a gathering place for whoremongers and prostitutes!”

“…”

Nearly thirty Nine Yang Sword Palace disciples surrounded him, blocking Luo Xingchen's path.

It was clear they wouldn't let him leave.

Among them were many disciples nearing thirty years old with strong cultivation.

Since Luo Xingchen had displayed the strength of a Nascent Soul Realm peak, they naturally needed some powerful senior brothers to hold the fort.

Otherwise, if they surrounded him only to be counterattacked, it would be even more humiliating.

“Hmph, a bunch of nobodies, don’t come out here to make a fool of yourselves. If you have the ability, tell Sword Jiu Chu to come find me!”

Luo Xingchen glanced around, merely snorted coldly, without any fear.

None of these people could catch his eye.

As his voice fell, in the astonished gazes of everyone, he flashed and directly exited the encirclement.

He regarded the crowd of Nine Yang Sword Sect disciples as nothing.

Before anyone could react, he flashed again and disappeared into the crowd.

He didn’t even have the desire to attack.

The strongest among them was only at the late Nascent Soul Realm; even a group of them were mere trash in his eyes.

This…

The people of the Nine Yang Sword Sect were dumbfounded.

They… blocked for nothing?

More than thirty people, yet they couldn't even touch a corner of his clothes, and he just openly left.

And it was witnessed by countless geniuses from various sects.

They had brought so many people to avoid losing face, but now they had instead become a stepping stone for his fame.

It was utterly humiliating.

“Let’s go, to Lingxiao City to find Junior Brother Sword Jiu Chu!”

The leader of the Nine Yang Sword Palace snorted coldly, glaring fiercely in the direction Luo Xingchen had left before speaking.

By now, they had no face to continue staying here; it would only add to the ridicule.

No one dared to discuss it now, out of respect for their sect.

But privately, who knew how much they would be mocked by these people?

Now, only Junior Brother Sword Jiu Chu, who was currently touring Lingxiao City, could deal with this person.

No one else could handle him!

It had to be admitted, this Luo Xingchen was indeed very strong.

And so, a group of people arrived grandly and departed dejectedly.

Only when they were out of sight did the plaza completely erupt in an uproar.

“That Luo Xingchen is so strong! He actually moved through the crowd as if no one was there, how terrifying!”