Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 802: Chapter 800: Attention from All Sides

”Indeed, having a reputation garners respect. If Brother Ling Chen hadn’t already made a name for himself on the Green History Wall, we might not have been able to enter this Nanluo Sect.”

Shen Qianlang remarked with a sense of emotion.

After waiting for a moment in the main guest hall, the red-robed man returned.

”Gentlemen, Elder Shen invites you!”

The red-robed man looked at Ling Chen with a solemn expression.

Under the guidance of the attendant, Ling Chen proceeded unimpeded, soon arriving at the main peak of the Nanluo Sect. Looking around, the entire main peak was shrouded under a layer of crystal mist—this was the protective sect array of the Nanluo Sect.

The crystal mist in front parted to the sides, revealing a huge crystal portal. The red-robed man said, ”I won’t go in.”

He was merely a doorkeeper deacon, and without important business, entering the peak master’s mountain was generally not allowed, according to the rules of the Nanluo Sect.

Passing through the crystal mist, Ling Chen nodded in acknowledgment. The spiritual energy on this main peak was quite rich; the air felt slightly moist, and just taking a breath allowed spiritual energy to enter the body, gradually refining into True Qi.

”What a blessed land.”

Ling Chen praised as he looked toward the silver-robed elder who approached to greet them.

”Grandfather!”

Luo Xian’er exclaimed with joy upon seeing the silver-robed elder.

”Xian’er, why have you come!”

The silver-robed elder was equally surprised to see Luo Xian’er. He had only heard that Ling Chen, the absolute genius ranked fifth on the Green History Wall, was visiting, and did not expect Luo Xian’er to come as well.

Luo Xian’er directly leaped into the silver-robed elder’s arms, sobbing as she recounted the massacre of Qingcheng Palace.

”Damn it, damn that Tang Sect!”

Upon learning the news of Qingcheng Palace’s destruction, the silver-robed elder was filled with anguish, his body trembling with rage. But soon, his hands fell powerlessly.

The Tang Sect was one of the Nine Great Families, with immense power, and as a mere elder of the Nanluo Sect, there was no way he could seek revenge.

”Xian’er, for now, stay here at the Nanluo Sect. From now on, this will be your home.”

The silver-robed elder gently patted Luo Xian’er’s head.

”Okay.”

Luo Xian’er nodded slightly, then turned to look at Ling Chen, ”This is Brother Ling Chen. Thanks to his protection along the way, we safely arrived at the Nanluo Sect.”

”Oh? You are Ling Chen?”

The silver-robed elder regarded Ling Chen, ”I’ve heard a lot about you recently. People outside are saying you’re the number one genius of the Southern Martial World.”

”I didn’t expect the news to spread so fast. It’s an overstatement from the fellow martial artists.”

Ling Chen hadn’t expected the Ten Thousand Years Green History Wall’s influence to be so great. His name had reached the entire Southern Martial World just three days after he left it, which was astonishingly quick.

His ranking had surpassed the previously highest-ranked Sima Xiaoyao in the South, earning him the title of the number one genius in the Southern Martial World.

”The Ten Thousand Years Green History Wall is an authority in validating genius potential. Your ascent to the fifth rank is proof enough of your talent.”

The silver-robed elder said.

”Come, let’s go in and sit.”

Ling Chen nodded, then entered the hall with Ling Yin.

As Ling Chen and the others entered the hall, several cold, shadowy figures swiftly passed by nearby.

These figures exuded a chilling aura; they were top-tier assassins, shadows lurking in the darkness, seemingly locked onto Ling Chen, infiltrating the Nanluo Sect.

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Panlong City, Shen Dao Family.

As one of the world’s Nine Great Families, the Shen Dao Family resided in Panlong City, occupying nearly half of the city’s territory.

The Shen Dao Family’s status in Panlong City was equivalent to the Imperial Clan’s stature in the Nine Provinces land, akin to the dominator of Jingzhou, a local marquis.

Across the Nine Provinces land, when it came to hidden weapons, the Tang Sect was unmatched, for swordsmanship it was the Swordsaint Family, and for blade technique, it was the Shen Dao Family.

”Xiaoyao, you’ve met Ling Chen, who surpassed you on the Green History ranking. What do you think of him?”

In the hall, Sima Xiaoyao stood with another middle-aged bladesman, who suddenly inquired.

”His Sword Heart is transparent, and his Sword Intent is astounding. While he might fall slightly short of Peerless Sword and Liu Mengru, the difference isn’t significant. In the future, he is destined to be a martial hero, achieving widespread renown as a Saint.”

Sima Xiaoyao pondered for a moment before replying.

”Oh? You hold such a high opinion of him?”

The middle-aged bladesman was quite surprised; apart from Peerless Sword and Liu Mengru, it was rare to hear Sima Xiaoyao praise someone of his age.

”Why not invite him to join your Rainbow Robe Association if you think so highly of him?”

”His aura is free and untethered, ethereal and otherworldly. Even if I invited him, he might not join. Besides, from what I know, he’s already joined the Green Mountain Association, which seems more suitable for him.” Sima Xiaoyao said.

”Yes, but with such talent, even if we can’t recruit him to our side, it’s best not to become enemies with him unless absolutely necessary.”

The middle-aged bladesman nodded.

Buzz!

At that moment, a sharp and rapid ringing sounded from outside the hall, piercing the air.

”Something’s wrong, someone’s breached the family array.”

The middle-aged bladesman’s expression changed suddenly, his figure flashing as he hurriedly exited the hall.

Sima Xiaoyao’s expression also shifted. This was the territory of the Shen Dao Family; who would dare intrude here?

Without further thought, he quickly followed.

Outside the hall.

Many experts from the Shen Dao Family had already noticed the disturbance and gathered in the courtyard.

The array restrictions twisted layer upon layer, and from the distorted area, two elders emerged one after another, precisely the blind elder and the emaciated elder from before.

”How bold! Who dares to intrude on the Shen Dao Family?”

One of the experts from the Shen Dao Family shouted angrily.

The middle-aged bladesman, recognizing the two elders, hurriedly stopped the one who had shouted. Though he didn’t know the emaciated elder, he recognized the blind elder and his expression changed.

”Silence! Our guest is a Royal Elder—everyone, immediately pay your respects!”

The middle-aged bladesman shouted.

On hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed. A Royal Elder was among the most esteemed in the royal family; they hadn’t anticipated such a figure to suddenly visit their Shen Dao Family, especially without prior notice.

”Salutations to the Royal Elder!”

All the members of the Shen Dao Family immediately performed a grand bow of respect. Although the Shen Dao Family and the royal family were both among the Nine Great Families, the royal family led the Nine Great Families, and they were the dominator of the entire Central Dynasty. With the arrival of the Royal Elder, they naturally had to show the utmost respect.

However, even a Royal Elder shouldn’t have forcefully broken into the array. What was so urgent that they couldn’t send a message ahead of time?