Supreme Devouring God

Chapter 1923: Chapter 1923: Huangfu Family

"Long time no see."

Though inwardly gloomy, Yuan Sha outwardly maintained a cheerful demeanor, as if he were reuniting with an old friend, Huangfu Xuanming.

Huangfu Xuanming was the Second Elder of the Huangfu Family, holding a very high status within.

Last year, he led the Huangfu Family to participate in the Dao God’s sacrificial ceremony and decisively defeated the Saber Saint Cliff, greatly increasing the prestige of the Huangfu Family.

This year, Huangfu Xuanming came directly to the Saber Saint Cliff, and clearly, his intentions were not as pure as they seemed.

Huangfu Xuanming smiled and glanced at Yue Lintao and the other two behind Yuan Sha, saying, "Did the Saber Saint Cliff really only bring three Heavenly Prides this time?"

"Does this mean these three must be extraordinary?"

Yue Lintao sized up the people behind Huangfu Xuanming, while they were also appraising them.

Perhaps due to last year’s events, the people of the Huangfu Family looked at Yue Lintao and others with a certain amount of contempt.

This contempt made Yue Lintao somewhat displeased, as he felt an opportunity would arise where he would make the Huangfu Family view them with newfound respect.

At least, view him with newfound respect.

Yuan Sha laughed, saying, "Nowhere near it, Brother Huangfu. The younger generation behind you looks quite talented as well; the new strength of the Huangfu Family seems to be growing stronger each day."

Huangfu Xuanming said, "Brother Yuan, I’ve heard that someone from your Saber Saint Cliff was selected by the Dream Saber Lord and entered the Ninth Palace for cultivation? And it was said they’ve reached Dao Village?"

Upon hearing Huangfu Xuanming mention the Ninth Palace, Yuan Sha’s expression slightly changed, but he still nodded with a smile.

"The Ninth Palace of the Saber Saint Cliff? The place where Ye Wutian resides?"

Behind Huangfu Xuanming, a junior of the Huangfu Family whispered.

"Indeed, it’s the place where Ye Wutian resides."

A young man of extraordinary demeanor spoke; he was Huangfu Ming, a top-tier Heavenly Pride within the Huangfu Family.

Huangfu Xuanming’s gaze swept over Yue Lintao and the other two, clearly searching for someone.

Yuan Sha said, "He is not with us."

Huangfu Xuanming raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Why not? To be honest, I hold great respect for Senior Dream Saber Lord and am also quite curious about what kind of Heaven’s Pride could be chosen by him."

"I hope Brother Yuan will introduce me."

Implying that he wants to meet Qin Chen.

Yuan Sha was in a very poor mood, knowing that Huangfu Xuanming’s intentions were far from simple in merely wanting to meet Qin Chen.

But if a conflict arises, what could Qin Chen, with his weak strength, possibly do?

Though he had significant issues with Qin Chen, Qin Chen was, after all, a disciple of the Saber Saint Cliff.

Yuan Sha said, "I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Brother Huangfu. Though he’s been recognized by Senior Dream Saber Lord, he’s merely a newcomer, having joined our Saber Saint Cliff for barely a week; you’ll have plenty of chances to meet him later."

Huangfu Xuanming said, "Brother Yuan, you’re being too modest. Anyone recognized by Senior Dream Saber Lord cannot be an ordinary individual. The name of your sect’s Ye Wutian is known throughout Qian State, is it not?"

"Furthermore, I merely wish to appreciate this person’s demeanor; there’s no other intention. I hope you’ll grant this wish of mine."

Yuan Sha found himself in a difficult position.

Huangfu Xuanming had already spoken so frankly, and if he kept refusing, it would be his fault.

Yue Lintao felt slightly displeased.

There were so many of them present, yet Huangfu Xuanming’s attention remained focused on someone not there.

Were they really so lackluster?

Yuan Sha glanced at Qin Chen, who was by the Dao Lake, leaning against a wooden fence.

"Qin Chen."

Yuan Sha called out.

The gazes of Huangfu Xuanming and the others instantly turned to Qin Chen.

Qin Chen turned upon hearing his name, looking at Yuan Sha while also noticing Huangfu Xuanming and the others.

He maintained a calm demeanor: "What is it, Vice Palace Master Yuan?"

Lin Songyun’s brows slightly furrowed; though she wasn’t sure what had unfolded, the atmosphere seemed off.

Before Yuan Sha could speak, Huangfu Xuanming had already stepped forward with a welcoming smile toward Qin Chen.

"You must be the new disciple of the Ninth Palace?"

Huangfu Xuanming scrutinized Qin Chen.

He discerned Qin Chen’s cultivation was merely at the Third Layer of Sky Passage Realm.

Truth be told, Huangfu Xuanming was quite surprised to see Qin Chen’s strength was so low.

Though Yuan Sha previously mentioned Qin Chen was a new disciple, to be only at the Third Layer of Sky Passage Realm seemed too low.

Even the slightly talented juniors from the Huangfu Family far surpassed Qin Chen.

Qin Chen was much different from what he had imagined.

Qin Chen nodded.

"Seems not very impressive, doesn’t he?"

A junior of the Huangfu Family commented from behind Huangfu Xuanming.

The voice deliberately carried across, clearly intentional, and everyone present heard it.

Qin Chen glanced at the speaker.

Huangfu Xuanming immediately took a stern stance: "Hold your tongue!"

He then apologized to Yuan Sha, "Apologies, Brother Yuan, it seems I’ve failed in discipline."

Yet the junior spoke again, "Second Elder, I’m not wrong, am I? He appears quite ordinary, ordinary enough that half our Huangfu Family could surpass him."

"Huangfu Hao! Do you want to face the family law?"

Huangfu Xuanming sternly reprimanded Huangfu Hao.

Huangfu Hao looked aggrieved: "Second Elder, I’m just speaking the truth. How about this? Let me have a match with him to prove my point, that he really isn’t much."

Saying this, Huangfu Hao turned to Qin Chen: "Do you dare to fight me?"

Qin Chen gave him a glance and softly smiled, with his eye power, he could easily see that Huangfu Xuanming and Huangfu Hao were putting on an act.

Yuan Sha quickly sent a mental message to Qin Chen: "Refuse the challenge."

"I’m not interested, nor do I have the time."

He was contentedly enjoying the Dao Lake scenery with Lin Songyun.

Furthermore, knowing it was obvious bait, Qin Chen was not foolish enough to fall for such a clumsy ploy.

With or without Yuan Sha’s message, he would not fight.

There would be plenty of opportunities to prove otherwise.

Hearing Qin Chen’s rejection, Yuan Sha breathed a sigh of relief.

He was truly afraid Qin Chen might impulsively accept Huangfu Hao’s challenge.

Huangfu Hao sneered at the response, "Not interested? Ha, your excuse for refusing the challenge is so flimsy! Just admit you’re a cowardly weakling!"

"Second Elder, see, I wasn’t mistaken, was I? What ’Second Disciple of the Dream Saber Lord’—he’s nothing but a timid coward lacking even the courage to accept a match."

Huangfu Xuanming glanced at Qin Chen, then looked at Yuan Sha: "Brother Yuan, while Huangfu Hao was somewhat disrespectful, I think a simple exchange shouldn’t be too much of an issue, right?"

"Of course, since he’s a recent disciple of the Saber Saint Cliff, let Huangfu Hao fight him at the same cultivation stage, how about that, Brother Yuan?"

Today, he intended not only to humiliate the Saber Saint Cliff but also to mar the mythic reputation of the Saber Saint Cliff’s Ninth Palace!