Martial Master

It came so suddenly that Sikong Zhen was completely unprepared.

"I have no interest in beating around the bush. You probably have some guesses about my identity, but that is not important."

Qin Chen said indifferently, "I came to the Black Jade Continent this time with a special mission and cannot reveal my true identity.

Originally, I wouldn’t even look at a force like the Sikong Sacred Ground, but since I just happen to need some people to do things for me here on the Black Jade Continent, and you are Anyun's elder, I will give you another opportunity."

"This will also be the last chance."

"I'll give you ten breaths of time to consider."

After speaking, Qin Chen closed his eyes to rest.

It was very direct.

Upon hearing this, Sikong Zhen's expression instantly became complicated.

"My Lord, what is this opportunity?"

Elder Luo Wen and Elder Gu He hurriedly transmitted their voices.

The other elders were also confused, but they had no place to speak and could only look over with uncertainty.

Sikong Zhen's expression was complex: "This person had previously mentioned letting me be his attendant, but I did not agree at that time!"

An attendant?

All the elders present shuddered.

Elder Luo Wen and Elder Gu He were also shocked.

Is he trying to subdue our Sikong Sacred Ground?

But isn't this a bit hasty?

Just earlier, the three of them were discussing that this was an opportunity to curry favor with the royal family, but when this opportunity actually appeared before them, they hesitated in their hearts.

After all, they were not representing individuals but the Sikong Sacred Ground; if Sikong Zhen truly submitted to Qin Chen, then this would not only be a matter for Sikong Zhen alone, but for the entire Sikong Sacred Ground as well.

Moreover, Sikong Zhen was at least a supreme warrior, the ruler of the Sikong Sacred Ground in the Black Jade Continent, yet he was going to be Qin Chen's attendant. The difference between the two was indeed too vast.

Of course, none of this was important.

The most crucial part was still Qin Chen's identity; up until now, they did not know Qin Chen's true identity and background, and everything was merely speculation.

Who could guarantee that they weren't mistaken?

"What do you two think?"

Sikong Zhen transmitted his voice to the two elders.

The two elders hesitated.

Because this was too significant, it gave them no time to react, and they did not dare to make a hasty decision.

"This kind of matter should be reported to the lord ancestor, right?

Without the lord ancestor making the decision… we…" one elder said nervously, but he was shot a glare by Elder Luo Wen and immediately fell silent.

"Everything will follow the arrangements of my Lord."

Elder Luo Wen turned to Elder Gu He and said solemnly.

They trusted Sikong Zhen's judgment.

Sikong Zhen felt conflicted; at this moment, he seemed less like a mid-stage supreme and more like a child who was worried about gains and losses.

Because he was also very hesitant; after all, this concerned the future of the entire Sikong Sacred Ground.

One breath! Five breaths! Eight breaths! Time passed by second by second, and sweat gradually oozed from Sikong Zhen's forehead.

The void was silent.

Sikong Zhen raised his head to look at Qin Chen, as if trying to discern something from Qin Chen's face.

But Qin Chen's expression was very calm; nothing could be seen.

As time was about to pass...

"Father."

Suddenly, Sikong Anyun transmitted a message.

Sikong Zhen looked into Sikong Anyun's eyes, and his heart suddenly made a decision; he knelt down on one knee and respectfully said to Qin Chen, "This subordinate pays respects to my Lord."

His voice was resolute.

Because he saw his daughter, the future heir of the Sikong Sacred Ground, he believed in his daughter's judgment; if his daughter could make this decision, why had he been hesitating all this time?

And when he said this, a sudden sense of relief washed over Sikong Zhen's heart, as if a weight had been lifted.

Silence.

A complete silence.

Even though he was already prepared, when Sikong Zhen knelt down before Qin Chen, all the elders present were dumbfounded.