Free Web NovelChapter 1684: Chapter 1681: Zhai Xingzi
A white light vortex reveals another world.
This world resembles a starlit projection; reach out and the stars are at your fingertips.
In the center, there are two figures.
One is familiar, the elder responsible for the auction at the Star-Picking Tower venue, Chen Yanshou.
The other is a middle-aged man in a black brocade robe, shrouded in a layer of starlight, mysterious and elusive.
According to Long Ming’s introduction, Chen Yanshou is a strong figure in the Late Stage of Mahayana, stronger than the Hell Monk.
Yet this top-level power still shows great respect for the middle-aged man.
The true identity of the middle-aged man is becoming evident!
He is the Hall Master of Xingyun Hall, Zhai Xingzi!
The mastermind behind the Star Ruins relics—it’s them.
It’s unclear what their intentions are.
While Li Chen’s mind is turning, the two men escorting him bow towards Zhai Xingzi.
"Hall Master, the person has been brought!"
Zhai Xingzi brushed his sleeve and said, "Good, I know. You two may leave now!"
The two men responded and then left one after the other.
After they exited, Zhai Xingzi looked at Chen Yanshou and asked:
"Uncle Shou, what do you think of this young man named Li Chen?"
Chen Yanshou stared at Li Chen for a long time, shook his head, and answered concisely.
"Can’t see through him!"
Upon hearing Chen Yanshou’s answer, Zhai Xingzi became intrigued.
"Oh, a young man who you can’t see through is indeed a rarity!"
Chen Yanshou smiled faintly and replied, "Forgive the old man for speaking frankly, this child’s talent is extremely formidable, perhaps even surpassing you, Hall Master!"
Zhai Xingzi, always proud of his own formidable talent, felt uneasy hearing Chen Yanshou’s high appraisal of Li Chen.
However, he is a person who doesn’t easily show emotions. He didn’t say much about it.
Moreover, he witnessed Li Chen forcefully intruding into the projection of Star-Picking Tower.
It’s not just Chen Yanshou who can’t see through Li Chen clearly, even he himself can’t see clearly.
After a long silence, he finally sighed.
"This child is immensely talented; someday he will be extraordinary. If he doesn’t fall prematurely, he might transcend mortality and become an Immortal like the master!"
Chen Yanshou was the Jian Nu of Star Cloud Ancestor, usually calling him master.
Zhai Xingzi nodded and replied, "I share the same view!"
After a long time, Chen Yanshou asked, "Hall Master, what do you intend to do with him?"
Zhai Xingzi pondered for a moment and replied, "This youth is so young yet possesses such terrifying cultivation. He must have had some fortuitous encounter, perhaps even received the inheritance of an Ancient Immortal."
"If I obtain that inheritance, I can definitely break through the Life and Death Shackles and transcend mortality!"
As he spoke the words "transcend mortality," Zhai Xingzi’s eyes sparkled brightly like stars, full of expectation.
Chen Yanshou wanted to say something, but seeing Zhai Xingzi’s expectant expression, he swallowed the words he had ready.
After a long time, he looked pityingly at Li Chen and sighed.
"Ah, such extraordinary talent, what a pity!"
Zhai Xingzi sensed Chen Yanshou’s affection for talent and smiled mysteriously.
"Precisely because his talent is too formidable, he must be quickly eliminated!"
Chen Yanshou was surprised by the words and asked, "Oh Hall Master, what do you mean?"
Zhai Xingzi pointed coolly at Li Chen lying on the ground and said, "This youth is arrogant and will surely not serve our Xingyun Hall. If he learns of today’s events, he will definitely seek revenge. By then, our Xingyun Hall will face catastrophe!"
Chen Yanshou froze for a moment, realizing Zhai Xingzi’s words were not without reason.
He had tried to recruit Li Chen but was flatly refused.
Moreover, he discovered.
That Heavenly Blade Ancestor suffered disaster for offending Li Chen, leading to the downfall of his sect.
If Li Chen escapes this time and later transcends mortality, it will likely be the end day for Xingyun Hall.
Thus, even though he cherishes talent, he had no choice but to deal with it.
Thinking of this, Chen Yanshou nodded and said, "The Hall Master is right; my thinking was careless!"
Zhai Xingzi laughed and said, "First use Earth Core Fire to burn and refine his body. Remember, don’t harm his Divine Soul—I have a big use for it!"
Chen Yanshou nodded in understanding.
Immediately, he took out a tripod.
The tripod burned with roaring flames, crackling loudly.
With a flip of Chen Yanshou’s palm, the flames inside the tripod surged out, completely enveloping Li Chen.
In an instant, Li Chen’s body was consumed by fierce fire.
However, to Zhai Xingzi and Chen Yanshou’s shock, a surprising scene unfolded.
Li Chen’s body didn’t burn as expected.
Instead, it transformed into a dark black reef.
Seeing this, Zhai Xingzi and Chen Yanshou exchanged a look.
After a moment of dead silence, they both exclaimed in disbelief at the same time.
"Not good, we’ve been tricked, it’s a puppet!"
Chen Yanshou was the first to recover and said, "Hall Master, he must still be here, don’t let him escape!"
Upon Chen Yanshou’s reminder, Zhai Xingzi showed a contemptuous look, immediately raising his wide sleeve, spraying countless starlight to seal the space completely.
"Come out!"
With Zhai Xingzi’s stern shout, Li Chen’s figure flickered in the starlight.
Recently, he used the Meteorite Heart to perform Phantom Technique, using a puppet for substitution.
Yet he didn’t expect it to be discovered so quickly by the other side.
Zhai Xingzi’s cultivation has reached the Late Stage of Mahayana Perfection; his control over Space Law is exceptionally profound.
Moreover, this is the seventh floor of his Star-Picking Tower—his turf!
Yet Li Chen showed no fear.
As he dared to come here, he wasn’t afraid of them.
Besides, even though he wasn’t confident in defeating Zhai Xingzi and Chen Yanshou, he was sure he could escape safely.
Li Chen slowly revealed himself, hovering in the void, coldly staring at Zhai Xingzi and Chen Yanshou.
"I didn’t expect us to meet again like this!"
Zhai Xingzi and Chen Yanshou, seeing Li Chen’s calm expression even at the brink of life and death, couldn’t help but be startled.
After a long time, only Zhai Xingzi’s angry voice broke the silence.
"Who exactly are you, and why did you come to my Star-Picking Tower?"
