Chapter 561 - 571: Youu Junlian’s High Regard

Several disciples from the Jade Maiden Sect chimed in, "Exactly! Who do you think you are? The Celestial Jade Hall isn’t a place just anyone can enter."

One of the Jade Maiden Sect disciples frowned and said, "From what I can see, this man’s identity is unknown. Just by looking at him, you can tell he’s a deep and calculating person. Little Ling, stop asking questions. We should hurry and report this to an Elder."

The girl named Little Ling glanced at Wen Qingye and said, "Xiaoyu, I know you want Senior Sister Yanm Fang to become the Sect Leader Candidate, but what if this man is the person Youu Junlian invited?"

The Jade Maiden Sect disciple named Xiaoyu also glanced at Wen Qingye, but her gaze was extremely cold. "Senior Sister Yanm Fang brought one of the seven venerables from the Taiyi Pavilion, and Eldest Senior Sister Meng Fei invited Jiechen from the Baoling Temple. No matter how much face Senior Sister Youu has, what kind of expert could she possibly find? The Little Demon Venerable from Taiyi Pavilion? If this person was really invited by Youu Junlian, he’s just a third-rate hack here to fill a spot."

A Jade Maiden Sect disciple next to Xiaoyu agreed, "Xiaoyu’s right. Look at him. His cultivation is mediocre, and his aura is completely dissipated. You can tell at a glance he’s a disciple from some minor sect. He probably wasn’t even invited by Senior Sister Youu; he likely came to recommend himself."

It wasn’t just the two of them; the surrounding Jade Maiden Sect disciples who heard their words all nodded subconsciously, as if they quite agreed with Xiaoyu.

In everyone’s eyes, besides being a bit handsome and refined-looking, Wen Qingye was simply far too ordinary.

"Alright, stop arguing," Little Ling said, looking at Wen Qingye and gritting her teeth. "I’ll lead the way. Senior Sister Youu is in the Celestial Jade Hall right now, discussing matters with the Elders."

"Then I’ll have to trouble you," Wen Qingye said with a smile.

Hearing Little Ling say this, the other Jade Maiden Sect disciples all shut their mouths and said no more.

Xiaoyu lowered her voice and snorted coldly. "Hmph, Little Ling is just asking for trouble. She must be desperate to suck up to Senior Sister Youu, actually believing some random swindler who claims to be looking for her. How ridiculous."

Little Ling ignored Xiaoyu’s words and led Wen Qingye directly up Celestial Jade Peak.

The few Jade Maiden Sect disciples around them would occasionally steal glances at Wen Qingye, then carefully look away. But when they realized he wasn’t looking at them, they gradually let their guard down and started staring at him openly, beginning to whisper among themselves.

After a short while, the Jade Maiden Sect disciples brought Wen Qingye to the entrance of the Celestial Jade Hall. A middle-aged woman was standing at the doorway, and she couldn’t help but frown upon seeing Wen Qingye.

This middle-aged woman was the Palace Guardian of the Celestial Jade Hall. Seeing Wen Qingye now, she was naturally on high alert against the suddenly appearing man.

"Who are you? Do you have any idea where you are?" the Palace Guardian shouted at Wen Qingye. She then turned to Little Ling and demanded, "Do you know who he is? How dare you bring him here to the Celestial Jade Hall? Are you ignorant of the Jade Maiden Sect’s rules? Speak! Which peak are you a disciple of?"

Little Ling hadn’t expected the Palace Guardian to be so agitated. Her face turned awkward and her heart pounded with nervousness as she stammered, "I..."

"Alright, alright, I’ll deal with you later," the Palace Guardian said, waving her hand impatiently.

Just then, Xiaoyu, who was standing to the side, let out a soft laugh and couldn’t help but think to herself: ’She’s really asking for it, so desperate to curry favor with Senior Sister Youu.’

The Palace Guardian looked at Wen Qingye and said coldly, "Boy, who are you? And which sect are you a disciple of?"

Wen Qingye smiled, took out his own Identity Token, and handed it to the Palace Guardian. "Don’t be nervous, don’t be nervous," he said. "Look, this is my Identity Token."

The Palace Guardian’s eyes narrowed slightly. She slowly took Wen Qingye’s Identity Token, startled, and said subconsciously, "A Token from the Celestial Profound Sect... You’re a Celestial Profound Sect disciple? And a Core Disciple at that?"

The Celestial Profound Sect!?

Hearing the Palace Guardian, the surrounding Jade Maiden Sect disciples all looked at each other in dismay. To think this young man was actually a Core Disciple of the Celestial Profound Sect—it was too surprising.

Wen Qingye smiled, took back his Token, and said, "I wonder if the Palace Guardian could announce my arrival? Please inform Youu Junlian of your sect that an old friend has arrived."

The Palace Guardian quickly said, "Of course. I will announce your arrival at once, Your Excellency."

After speaking, the Palace Guardian, understanding the urgency of the matter, dashed swiftly into the grand hall.

Little Ling looked at Wen Qingye, somewhat astonished. "I never thought you’d be a disciple of the Celestial Profound Sect. I’m so surprised! Why didn’t you just tell me that earlier?"

Wen Qingye smiled and said, "Even without me revealing my identity as a Celestial Profound Sect disciple, you still brought me up the mountain, didn’t you?"

"Mm, that’s true," Little Ling said with a nod.

Standing nearby, Xiaoyu snorted softly. "Hmph, so what if he’s a Celestial Profound Sect disciple? He’s probably just a nobody. He’d be crushed if he ever faced Feather Venerable."

Although Xiaoyu’s voice was very soft, no one present was an ordinary person. How could they not have heard her?

"Xiaoyu!" Little Ling, standing nearby, frowned and couldn’t help but snap.

Wen Qingye shook his head and said calmly, "Forget it. It’s a trivial matter."

As for Xiaoyu, she was just an insignificant character, and Wen Qingye didn’t want to get too caught up with her.

"Junior Brother Wen, you’re here!"

At that very moment, Youu Junlian came rushing out of the hall like an arrow.

Before Wen Qingye could even speak, Youu Junlian said with pleasant surprise, "Our sect’s Great Elder plans to begin the selection for the Sect Leader Candidate today. Junior Brother Wen, your timing is perfect! With you here, my heart is at ease."

The surrounding Jade Maiden Sect disciples looked at each other, stunned. They couldn’t understand why Youu Junlian placed so much importance on this Celestial Profound Sect disciple. After all, everyone who had come to provide support this time was a master in their own right.

How could this young man before them give Youu Junlian so much confidence?

Little Ling seemed to have realized something. Her eyes widened as she asked, losing her voice, "Junior Brother Wen? Could you be... the Celestial Profound Sect’s Wen Qingye?"

Hearing Little Ling’s words, everyone around was startled. They immediately stared at Wen Qingye without blinking.

Who was Wen Qingye?

Who there didn’t know his name? He was the most prominent Chosen of the Celestial Profound Sect, who had first defeated Hankong, one of the seven venerables, then slayed Venerable Zhuo of Taiyi Pavilion in a Battle Array outside the Celestial Martial Country’s capital, and finally, killed thirteen super-geniuses of the Life and Death Realm with a single sword strike.

A talent so brilliant, a prodigy without equal!

Rumor even had it that if Wen Qingye’s meridians hadn’t been severed, he would be no less than the Little Demon Venerable.

Was this person before them really the legendary Wen Qingye?

Youu Junlian, at his side, feigned anger and said, "Nonsense, Little Ling. You can’t just call him Junior Brother Wen. You should address him as Senior Brother Wen."

Xiaoyu, standing nearby, exclaimed in shock, "He’s really Wen Qingye?"

"Yes, I am Wen Qingye," Wen Qingye said with a nod.