Published: December 28, 2024
“Chi Mei, you guard here, I’ll return to the cave and comprehend some mysteries. As for Lin An, you can leave now, thanks for leading the way.”
Qin Chen instructed Chi Mei and Lin An before turning around and taking Ao Qingling and the other three back to the cave.
“Predecessor, no need to be so polite. It is an honor for a disciple to serve you.”
Lin An felt a rush of excitement, hurriedly bowing. Being able to curry favor with such a top-tier powerhouse was simply a stroke of luck he had accumulated over three lifetimes, a chance against all odds.
Qin Chen ignored him, nodded, and led Ao Qingling and the others into the cave, disappearing from everyone's sight.
“Chen Shao, making Mu Rong Tian and the Holy Son kneel here, isn’t that a bit inappropriate? This is the Martial Artists’ Department after all. If the elders find out, you might get into big trouble. Furthermore, some elders will definitely step in to rescue them. By then, you’ll have a few formidable enemies, and even the entire Martial Artists’ Department’s Holy Sons might unite against you.”
As soon as Ao Qingling and the others entered the cave, they worriedly spoke. Their thoughts were meticulous. Qin Chen slapping the faces of the Holy Sons from the Martial Artists’ Department wouldn’t make the elders happy, and even many Holy Sons who were originally opposed to Mu Rong Tian would be dissatisfied with Qin Chen.
“Not happy?”
Qin Chen smiled coldly: “Do you think these elders are unaware of what Mu Rong Tian and the others have done? My purpose here is to establish my authority, to send them a signal that no one from my Qin Chen can be touched. Making them kneel here, I want to see who is backing Mu Rong Tian.”
Qin Chen’s gaze flickered, revealing a glint of wisdom: “I’ve heard that Mu Rong Tian has connections as well, deeply entangled. I don’t have time to waste with them, so I might as well take this opportunity to make Mu Rong Tian kneel here. I don’t believe his backing won’t show up, and then we can solve everything at once, preventing future troubles.”
“So you had such plans?”
Ao Qingling and the others were stunned.
“What else would you think?”
Qin Chen said lightly: “If we don’t resolve this matter at once, future troubles are certain, because I have already become the chief disciple among the disciples of the Refiner Department this time. Next, I will represent Tian Gong to head to a dangerous place for a trial. Before I leave, I must resolve all matters, leaving no loose ends. Otherwise, once I leave, someone will definitely come looking for trouble with you.”
“Participating in a trial?”
“Exactly, I still don’t know what kind of trial it is, but from what I’ve inquired, it’s a significant trial that Tian Gong values highly, and it’s fraught with danger. Not only from Tian Gong, but also from Guang Han Palace and some other top forces, as well as other Saint Master-level powers, all have top experts participating. The stakes are very high.”
Qin Chen nodded.
He had also learned a little about the identity of the chief disciple and gathered some information.
From what he knew, the location of the trial was extremely perilous, filled with countless powerful divine demons, fierce beasts, and malevolent spirits. There might even be experts from the demon and monster tribes involved. Many who entered often met with untimely ends, and even some Holy Sons from top forces had fallen, making it very dangerous.
The last time disciples from Guang Han Palace entered there, they suffered a great loss, with many Holy Sons even dying. Of course, the opportunities were immense, and it was even rumored that there were opportunities for Saint Masters. This time, the Great Elder appointed Qin Chen as the chief disciple, precisely because she recognized his potential and wanted to give him a chance.
“Such danger? Then we must go too.”
Ao Qingling and the others immediately showed concern.
“No way.”
Qin Chen shook his head: “You’re too weak, and you need to stay in Guang Han Palace to work for me, establishing the branch of Chen Di Pavilion. By the way, I came here to take you with me. Staying in the Martial Artists’ Department won’t lead you to any great future, and the resources you gain are rather ordinary. I have ways to help you get more resources.”