CHAPTER 888: CHAPTER 888: PRETTY BOY

The young man is named Zhao Qingshu.

His cultivation level is mid-three star.

He is the strongest among those at Qiankun Academy.

Others think Ling Chen is insignificant, just a bystander.

If not for Long Qingying and Liu Yue, Ling Chen wouldn’t even have the opportunity to drink with them.

But he doesn’t feel that way.

Especially since, even if Ling Chen drinks alone and is at odds with everyone, he doesn’t mind it at all, remaining extremely calm.

Such a person either harbors the world within his chest, with the spirit to conquer thousands of miles like a tiger, or is shameless and willingly depraved.

However, Ling Chen does not seem like the latter.

Furthermore, the Flower Immortal Sect, dignified as one of the Eight Heavenly Sects, wouldn’t resort to having Ling Chen fight on their behalf simply because of gender.

"I’ve heard that Young Master Ling is not from the Central State?"

Zhao Qingshu smiled and said.

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Yes, I come from Qing Province."

"It’s indeed rare for Green Lotus Bloodline to emerge from Qing Province."

Zhao Qingshu said.

Green Lotus Bloodline must be inherited from the previous generation.

People from Central State rarely visit the other eight provinces.

Moreover, the Green Lotus Ancient Clan has strict standards for the other half of their clansmen.

That means Ling Chen’s parent with the Green Lotus Bloodline went to Qing Province.

And got married and had children.

Generally, those who can marry freely probably have very low Green Lotus Bloodline.

They couldn’t even enter the clan.

It’s truly rare that such a bloodline gave birth to someone like Ling Chen.

"Yes, my situation is rather unusual."

Ling Chen said.

At this moment, Nie Wuliang from the Sky Sword Pavilion interrupted, "Kid, don’t think that having the Green Lotus Ancient Clan behind you allows you to do whatever you want. Everyone here has status not inferior to yours. Ultimately, one has to rely on oneself."

"People, you must recognize yourself clearly. Otherwise, when you humiliate yourself, you disgrace your clan too."

The Green Lotus Ancient Clan is indeed powerfully terrifying, but Ling Chen is ultimately just an ordinary clansman.

Listening to Nie Wuliang’s words, Ling Chen’s eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at him and smiled: "Young Master Nie is absolutely right. People do need to see themselves clearly. Otherwise, if they talk big and later break their promises, it would indeed be embarrassing."

"Kid, you’re playing with fire!"

Nie Wuliang’s expression turned cold.

How could he not detect the sarcasm in Ling Chen’s words?

Long Qingying said, "Young Master Nie, please be a bit more respectful."

Hearing Long Qingying speak, Nie Wuliang put on a smiling face and said, "Miss Long, I wasn’t saying anything, just kindly advising Young Master Ling as someone who’s been through it."

"Young Master Nie, you’re probably mistaken."

Zhan Hongtu from Taixuan Immortal Sect said, "This Young Master Ling is not an ordinary clansman from the Green Lotus Ancient Clan; this person actually possesses a first-class bloodline! Isn’t that right, Young Master Ling?"

"Yes."

Ling Chen nodded.

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback and immediately turned to look.

They initially thought Ling Chen had at most a second-class bloodline but didn’t expect it to be the most fearsome first-class bloodline.

Still, why didn’t he cultivate within the Green Lotus Ancient Clan?

Previously, there were rumors that the Green Lotus Ancient Clan had produced another first-class bloodline individual.

They had never connected it to Ling Chen.

Because those with such bloodlines are typically treasured by the Green Lotus Ancient Clan.

"First-class bloodline?"

Zhao Qingshu’s expression changed too.

He didn’t anticipate Ling Chen’s bloodline being so strong.

The Green Lotus Bloodline truly possesses the ability to fight above its level.

As long as his cultivation improves, his power will undoubtedly be formidable.

"What of first-class bloodline? Your cultivation level is too low; just having a bloodline isn’t enough here! Competing for the new emperor relies on absolute strength!"

Nie Wuliang snorted coldly.

Among the celestial talents, he couldn’t simply concede.

Ling Chen’s eyes focused, as they settled on Zhan Hongtu.

This person knows the Green Lotus Ancient Clan well!

Quickly, the crowd shifted their focus again.

Even if Ling Chen is a holder of the first-class Green Lotus Bloodline, so what?

They are equally celestial talents.

They certainly won’t directly admit defeat.

Only in battle will the truth be known.

Besides, Ling Chen’s cultivation level is too low; even possessing such a bloodline, he may not be their match.

Thinking of potentially crushing the celestial talent of the Green Lotus Ancient Clan, many felt a bit fired up.

...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The competition for the new emperor finally began.

As per tradition, the first thing announced is the rewards.

Eight treasures were displayed one by one, instantly causing countless gasps of astonishment.

Even though the celestial talents from the Eight Heavenly Sects already knew, witnessing it firsthand was indescribably shocking.

More so, the disciples from Taixuan Immortal Sect were exceedingly excited, their voices booming, nearly dispersing the clouds in the sky.

"Begin!"

The Vice Sect Leader of Taixuan Immortal Sect, Zong Lian announced loudly.

He didn’t waste words; he directly announced the start of the new emperor competition.

"First, the drawing of lots!"

Zong Lian said.

The drawing of lots determines the competing sects and the sequence.

Conducting the draw are eight disciples from Taixuan Immortal Sect.

Their cultivation levels were sealed.

Each represented a sect.

To ensure fairness, the elders of the Eight Heavenly Sects personally supervised the drawing process.

"The first match, Sky Sword Pavilion against Flower Immortal Sect."

"The second match, Taixuan Immortal Sect against Nine Tripod Heavenly Sect."

"The third match, Qiankun Academy against Desolate Heaven Sect."

"The fourth match, Five Elements Heavenly Sect against Ten Thousand Destruction Heavenly Pavilion."

After verification by the elders, Zong Lian announced the results.

"Please prepare, Sky Sword Pavilion and Flower Immortal Sect; the match begins in fifteen minutes."

Zong Lian said.

The so-called preparation is actually deciding the battling sequence.

Because the rule is a relay battle.

No rest in between.

Therefore, typically, a sect would place its most powerful disciple last, allowing the other two to exhaust the opponent.

From the arrangement, one can see who is the strongest disciple of each sect.

Upon knowing the competing sect, Nie Wuliang was extremely excited.

Earlier, Ling Chen had mocked him.

Naturally, he wanted to teach Ling Chen a lesson.

What of the Green Lotus Ancient Clan?

What of the first-class bloodline?

Originally, he worried he wouldn’t face the Flower Immortal Sect.

Now, it was just in time.

He could showcase his skills.

"Elder, I’ll fight first!"

Nie Wuliang volunteered.

The elder of Sky Sword Pavilion nodded, "Alright."

The strongest of Flower Immortal Sect is merely mid-two star.

Whereas Nie Wuliang is early-three star.

As for the remaining two, their order was random, as they probably wouldn’t have the chance to appear.

Once the sequence was decided, Nie Wuliang provocatively glanced at Ling Chen.

On the Flower Immortal Sect side.

"Ling Chen, you step in last!"

Great Elder Zhong Ling said: "Let Liu Yue and Qingying exhaust them first; you might have a chance to defeat Nie Wuliang."

"Alright."

Ling Chen nodded.

Since understanding the reward for first place, Ling Chen decided he would seize the first prize no matter what.

The battle order isn’t important.

First show weakness.

Preserve strength.

The two sects submitted their battle orders, and Zong Lian announced it to the public.

"Flower Immortal Sect’s protection of this pretty boy is over the top!"

"Indeed! That pretty boy really has no shame!"

"Exactly! How can you let these two beauties stand at the front?"

"Is that pretty boy even a man?"

...

The disciples of Taixuan Immortal Sect were indignant.

"Pretty boy" had long become Ling Chen’s exclusive nickname.