Chapter 1497 - 1494: Wuchen’s Probe

Chapter 1497: Chapter 1494: Wuchen’s Probe

The two disciples obviously didn’t know who Chen Tianlong was, and mistakenly thought he was one of the martial artists coming for the trial. Therefore, instead of harshly reprimanding him, they spoke with a respectful tone laced with a hint of threat.

"Hehe, dear brothers, the thing is, we’re quite familiar with your Sect Leader. Can you please inform them that Chen Tianlong from the Divine Sword Sect requests an audience?"

Chen Tianlong, unflustered, said with a smile.

"Kid, who do you think you are, asking for the Sect Leader to be informed? You look like someone here for the trial. I’d advise you to leave immediately, or we won’t be polite to you.

As the man spoke, he immediately activated his cultivation technique, fully displaying his powerful Celestial Dao seven-star Great Perfection might. Chen Tianlong smiled wryly, knowing they’d misunderstood him, and certainly didn’t want any conflict. So, he planned to reason further with them.

"Dear brothers, it’s indeed true. I am indeed a guest of your Sect Leader. If you don’t believe me, inform them, and you’ll know." Chen Tianlong said kindly once more.

However, as soon as Chen Tianlong took a step forward, the two became impatient, and together launched an attack, their hands forming claws aiming straight for Chen Tianlong.

Chen Tianlong was startled, quickly retreated two steps, and suddenly leaped, flipping through the air to avoid being surrounded by them.

Wu Mengting watched in amazement, wanting to intervene, but felt it wasn’t appropriate since this was their territory, and escalating things could cause their leader to lose face.

Chen Tianlong also understood this and didn’t draw his sword; he only engaged with them lightly.

However, being attacked by two late-stage Celestial Dao seven-star experts, and being unable to attack back barehanded, he couldn’t dodge indefinitely.

After dozens of exchanges, suddenly the two disciples struck Chen Tianlong on his back and chest simultaneously.

Yet the next moment, they realized something was wrong. Even Chen Tianlong was stunned, suddenly recalling Wu Wuji’s words about his Inner Strength far surpassing his might.

With this thought, Chen Tianlong activated his Powerful Qi, and instantly a formidable Inner Strength spread around him.

"Boom...."

With a massive boom, the two Kunlun Sect disciples were sent flying, although Chen Tianlong hadn’t attacked. After they landed, they felt a burst of pain, clearly shaken by Chen Tianlong’s Inner Strength.

After falling, though not seriously injured, they immediately got up to continue the attack. But suddenly, a figure flashed forward, blocking the two Kunlun Sect disciples in front of Chen Tianlong.

"Chen Tianlong, please forgive my disciples’ ignorance if they have offended you!"

The person who stood in front was none other than Master Wuchen, the Sect Leader of the Kunshan Sect.

"Haha, Master Wuchen, no need for such words, it’s fine, it’s fine. I just wanted them to inform you, and they wanted to play with me. We were just sparring."

Chen Tianlong deliberately didn’t reveal the truth to save face for the two.

"Chen Tianlong, are you alright?" Wu Mengting, seeing Chen Tianlong receive a simultaneous strike from the two, was startled and quickly rushed over, asking anxiously.

"Haha, Mengting, I’m fine."

Chen Tianlong smiled knowingly at her worried expression.

Master Wuchen gave a bitter smile; he well knew his disciples struck first. He had done it intentionally to test this supposed disciple of the Divine Sword Sect and gauge his true strength. On the surface, he appeared to have Great Perfection Limit celestial power, which was nothing special for the Kunlun Sect.

But the reason the Divine Sword Sect was formidable wasn’t solely because of his power, but because of their cultivation technique.

Just now, Master Wuchen had clearly seen that Chen Tianlong’s actual combat ability far surpassed the Great Perfection Limit, comparable even to himself.

Approaching Extreme Dao strength.

Thus, amidst his astonishment, he began to have concerns, feeling that if this person wasn’t eliminated, he would surely become one of the greatest rivals of his Kunlun Sect.

"Haha, Chen Tianlong, with such a great heart, truly worthy of being a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect. May I ask what brings you to this old man?" Master Wuchen, not daring to be dismissive, went straight to the point.

Seeing Master Wuchen being so direct, Chen Tianlong didn’t waste any time either and said, "Master Wuchen, I’ve heard that there will be an Extreme Dao pre-trial here in five days. Is that true?"

Master Wuchen was slightly taken aback, not expecting Chen Tianlong to know. He had planned to keep it a secret, worried if Chen participated, he wouldn’t go to the Otherworld. How else would they eliminate him?

So, he thought for a moment and calmly said, "Indeed, but isn’t Chen Tianlong going to the Otherworld? You can go first, and then return to participate. After all, you have five days to prepare."

His intention was clear; he wanted to coax Chen Tianlong into the Otherworld. When he goes there, whether he can return is uncertain. How will he still think of participating in the trial?

"But I fear if I go to the Otherworld and come back late, I might miss the trial, which would be a pity."

Unwilling to give up, Chen Tianlong sighed and said, "How about this, I participate in the trial first, then go to the Otherworld. After all, the Otherworld can be visited anytime."

"No."

Upon hearing this, Master Wuchen became anxious, his voice rising slightly, "Absolutely not, Chen Tianlong. This opportunity to enter the Otherworld is rare, only four times a year, once each season, precisely at the season’s end. Now it happens to be the end of spring, in a few days it will be summer. By then, the Gate of the Otherworld will close, and you’ll have to wait another three months."

The truth, however, was different. It does open four times a year, but not at the end of the season, rather at any time, where it can only be reopened from inside. Then, there’s another chance in the next season.

But this secret, apart from a few senior masters of the Kunlun Sect, nobody else knew, so they tried to mislead Chen Tianlong. Once he entered the Otherworld, there’d be no need to worry about future issues.

Because he believed, when he entered the Otherworld as a Celestial Dao seven-star Great Perfection Limit, he hadn’t gone far when he barely escaped with his life. These two people, with their apparent highest strength weaker than his back then, no matter how formidable, couldn’t withstand until finding the Otherworldly Aura Purification Stone.

"Oh, is that so? Then, I must go this time."

Chen Tianlong trusted Master Wuchen’s words, feeling that the Kunlun Sect had no reason to deceive him, and it would bring them no advantage if he entered.

Little did he know, they intended to eliminate him opportunistically. Truly, knowing someone’s face but not their heart. Elder Jiang indeed had more worldly experience; Chen Tianlong remained quite naive.

"You could say that, but if you wish to wait three months, you can." Master Wuchen said deliberately.

Chen Tianlong smiled wryly. If he waited three months, who knows what Kuang Chenggong would become by then. In less than half a year, the Sabina people had already taken root deeply. If Kuang Chenggong were given another three months, then maybe there’d be no need to confront them anymore, might as well go home and focus on farming.