The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 1417: Chapter 1417: Everyone’s Doubts

The Divine Lady Sect Master showed little change in expression.

Given such a short amount of time, she didn’t have high hopes of finding an Emperor-level Divine Lord to represent the Divine Woman Sect in the city battle. She only attempted to reach out out of a faint hope.

If there was truly no other way, she would have to participate in the city battle herself. Even though she knew that even if she personally took part, the chances of victory were slim. However, she couldn’t retreat without a fight.

Defeat would certainly provoke ridicule from many people. But if she were to withdraw without a fight, the impact would be even worse.

The Divine Woman Sect, though mostly composed of female martial artists, could never let others look down on them. Even as women, they too had passion and pride.

The Divine Woman Sect Master and the elders exited the spaceship and descended towards Black Sun City.

Zhao Tianmei and others were already gathered outside in anticipation. Jing Yan also came out along with them.

Considering his strength, even if he didn’t come out to greet them, it would still be understandable. However, Jing Yan was not the type to flaunt. He could engage in conversation as equals with even the weaker martial artists, let alone the Sect Master and others from Divine Woman Sect.

”Greetings to the Sect Master and all the elders!” The disciples of the Divine Woman Sect, including Zhao Tianmei, bowed in salute.

”Tianmei, you’re here as well?” The Divine Woman Sect Master, Xiao Ziyi, glanced at Zhao Tianmei and said.

”Yes, it was because Liu Lixue Junior Sister went to Tanshan City earlier and informed us about the sect’s city battle. So, I came over with my junior sister to check it out,” Zhao Tianmei nodded and said.

Xiao Ziyi nodded.

Her gaze casually swept past Jing Yan. But it was just a glance, she didn’t pay much attention to Jing Yan. Although Jing Yan looked unfamiliar and was with Zhao Tianmei and the others, she didn’t think much of it, assuming he was just an ordinary young martial artist. Zhao Tianmei, in charge of Tanshan City, frequently interacted with many ordinary martial artists.

”Sect Master, this is Mr. Jing Yan. Mr. Jing Yan, this is our Divine Woman Sect’s Sect Master, Xiao Ziyi!” Zhao Tianmei introduced formally.

”Greetings, Sect Master Xiao!” Jing Yan smiled and cupped his hands in salute towards Xiao Ziyi.

Xiao Ziyi’s expression showed a subtle change. She looked at Jing Yan and then at Zhao Tianmei, her heart evidently full of suspicion.

However, she skillfully masked her doubts. She knew Zhao Tianmei had a steady character, and for Zhao Tianmei to introduce a martial artist like Jing Yan so solemnly must have her reasons. If he were just an ordinary martial artist, Zhao Tianmei wouldn’t introduce him so earnestly.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan!” Xiao Ziyi quickly regained her composure, returning Jing Yan’s courtesy.

”Sect Master, let’s get inside to talk,” Zhao Tianmei pointed to a nearby building.

”Alright,” Xiao Ziyi replied.

The group filed into the building.

These buildings were casually constructed by martial artists who had visited Black Sun City in the past, so there were very few furnishings inside. Everyone simply took out cushions and sat cross-legged.

”Sect Master, Mr. Jing Yan is a martial artist from the Human Territory, arriving at the Wandao World just a few months ago.” Once everyone was seated, Zhao Tianmei spoke to Xiao Ziyi again.

”Oh? Fellow Daoist Jing Yan came over from the Human Territory?” Xiao Ziyi’s eyebrows moved slightly as she looked at Jing Yan.

Traveling from the Human Territory to Wandao World is not an easy task, even for top-tier Nine Tripods Main Gods. It seems this martial artist named Jing Yan is quite powerful, potentially at the Divine Lord Realm.

Xiao Ziyi couldn’t help but carefully sense Jing Yan. However, she did not get the expected result. She didn’t sense the Tao aura of a Divine Lord Realm practitioner from Jing Yan. She only saw that Jing Yan was truly young.

”That’s right, I arrived at the Wandao World not long ago,” Jing Yan nodded and said.

”Sect Master, Mr. Jing Yan wishes to inquire about some information from you,” Zhao Tianmei said again.

Zhao Tianmei had a reason for urgently saying these words. Knowing that Jing Yan was a power surpassing the Viper Emperor, she had a strong urge to have Mr. Jing Yan help the Divine Woman Sect in the city battle.

But this was not something she could decide, nor was she comfortable directly bringing it up to Jing Yan. To avoid possibly displeasing Jing Yan, she hadn’t even informed Sect Master Xiao Ziyi in advance about Jing Yan, nor did she allow Liu Lixue and Ying Li to inform her.

Hearing Zhao Tianmei’s words, Xiao Ziyi looked at Jing Yan and asked, ”What information does Fellow Daoist Jing Yan wish to know?”

”I want to ask Sect Master Xiao about the current situation in the All Paths Sacred Land.” Jing Yan smiled and spoke directly.

”All Paths Sacred Land?” Xiao Ziyi’s eyes focused for a moment before she continued, ”The current situation in All Paths Sacred Land is extremely complex and not easy to explain in a few words. Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, could you wait until our Divine Woman Sect has participated in the city battle, and then I will discuss it with you in detail?”

Xiao Ziyi’s attitude was very polite.

Currently, she indeed didn’t have the mood to talk extensively with Jing Yan. The city battle was weighing down the entire Divine Woman Sect heavily. As the sect master, her heart was even more troubled. Her politeness at this moment already showed great composure.

After all, although Zhao Tianmei’s strange attitude toward Jing Yan puzzled her, she could hardly imagine Jing Yan was an Emperor-level powerhouse.

Zhao Tianmei frowned slightly at the words, worried that Jing Yan might be displeased. However, just as she was about to speak, Jing Yan spoke again.

”Alright, I shall thank Sect Master Xiao in advance.” Jing Yan smiled, stood up, and cupped his hands in salute.

”Sect Master Xiao and Fellow Daoists of Divine Woman Sect, I will take my leave for now!” Jing Yan continued.

The people of Divine Woman Sect might need to discuss some internal sect matters, so it would be inappropriate for Jing Yan, an outsider, to stay. At least, without an invitation, it would be improper for him to remain.

Afterward, Jing Yan left the hall and returned to a room. Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue were also cultivating.

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”Tianmei, what’s the matter? Why did you bring an outsider here so solemnly and introduce him to the Sect Master?” A Supreme Elder of the Divine Woman Sect frowned and questioned Zhao Tianmei right after Jing Yan had left.

Sect Master Xiao Ziyi also turned her gaze to Zhao Tianmei.

”Sect Master, elders!” Zhao Tianmei said, ”This Mr. Jing Yan is an Emperor-level powerhouse!”