CHAPTER 228: CHAPTER 228: THE BLACK-ROBED ELDER

In the following days, around various parts of the Lingyun Sect, some young talents often gathered together to discuss the problems they encountered in cultivation.

There were also elders who encouraged lengthy discussions to exchange insights.

In addition, there were Saints like the Saint King and the Yu Family Patriarch, who were teaching on the square, allowing many young talents to gain sudden enlightenment.

On this day, Ji Chen hosted a group of young kings in the back mountains, raising cups to drink together, chatting about ancient secrets they rarely encountered in daily life.

Ning Bufan, Huang Shuying, and others also arrived, talking about matters related to the Immortal Road or the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion.

"Buzz..."

Suddenly, there was a fluctuation coming from the distant void, catching everyone’s attention.

There was no need for deliberate reminders; within Lingyun Sacred Land, whether it was the strong elders exchanging insights or the young talents cultivating in the Secret Realm, they were all alarmed and looked towards the direction from which this fluctuation came.

In the setting sun, they saw a black-robed figure walking through the air, each step spanning several miles, mastering a Great Divine Technique that only Saints could use, shrinking the earth into inches.

"What a terrifying aura, though not deliberately displayed, this person’s cultivation is feared to be at least at the Great Saint Realm!"

At the back mountains gathering, Gu Hao squinted his eyes, unable to help but feel shaken. The aura of this black-robed person was exceptionally strong, rarely seen in the world, a being that could be compared to the Saint King.

"A Great Saint, huh..."

Ji Chen slightly furrowed his brows, able to discern that the black-robed person was an elder, yet he did not know the elder’s origins or identity.

Why have they descended upon Lingyun Sect today?

"Swoosh!"

Without much thought, he immediately stood up, soared into the air, and flew towards the figure.

"Junior Ji Chen, Saint Heir of Lingyun, I apologize for not welcoming you from afar," Ji Chen cupped his fists in the air, standing a dozen steps away from the black-robed elder.

"Lingyun’s Saint Heir, Ji Chen..."

The black-robed elder looked over, examining him.

"Buzz..."

The moment he finished speaking, he suddenly pointed a finger.

In an instant, the entire void seemed to boil, with endless laws converging, as if forming a massive mountain, pressing down fiercely above Lingyun Sacred Land.

Under the watchful eyes of all, an ancient giant finger appeared, probing as if from the distant ancient ages, pressing down forcefully on Ji Chen.

The giant finger was terrifyingly powerful, as if containing the power to pierce through time and space, entwined with dense, ancient script, filling hearts with dread.

"Hmm?"

Ji Chen’s expression changed drastically, and without hesitation, he unleashed the Stellar Law Phenomenon.

The giant finger rapidly approached, as if locked onto Ji Chen, attempting to obliterate him in this void.

Its fearfulness was beyond imagination, even though the Hongmeng Body’s Stellar Law Phenomenon was continuously weakening its power, that terrifying aura still far exceeded what Ji Chen could withstand.

"Swoosh!"

Without daring to hesitate, Ji Chen retreated, hoping the Stellar Law Phenomenon could reduce its power even further before the giant finger fully descended.

"Boom!"

At the same time, he unleashed all his abilities, using the Great Dao Sword Intent and Thunder Law together, evolving the Emperor Scripture, augmenting himself, and consecutively casting various Celestial Tier Martial Techniques, pressing them towards the giant finger in an attempt to block it.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

Ji Chen retreated thousands of feet, utilizing the constant weakening by the Stellar Law Phenomenon, along with all his means, he finally managed to neutralize the ancient giant finger.

Standing in the distant sky, Ji Chen gasped for breath, having expended a tremendous amount of spiritual power by deploying so many trump cards, but fortunately, he finally managed to fend off the attacker’s strike.

Yet, at the same time, it made Ji Chen’s heart tremble; indeed, a Great Saint level powerhouse was frightening. A casual finger almost rendered him defenseless, nearly obliterating him in mid-air.

"Who are you, senior, and why did you attack me?"

Ji Chen frowned, staring intently at the opponent. If the black-robed elder truly harbored malice, today he may only be able to activate the Mountain Protection Array of Lingyun Sect.

The grand array had been continuously reinforced by him, and now was vastly different from before. Although it couldn’t truly contend with a Great Saint, at least it wouldn’t allow Lingyun Sacred Land to be easily breached by the other side.

"A presumptuous test, no need for alarm, young friend."

The black-robed elder smiled faintly, and then the terrifying aura he was emitting subsided.

"Swoosh!"

At this moment, white light flashed, and the Saint King appeared in the sky.

He stood with hands behind his back, exchanged glances with the black-robed elder, and then slightly cupped his hands, "So it’s friend Mu Yun."

"Haha, long time no see, Saint King." The black-robed elder laughed heartily and cupped his fists in return.

"Before you, I wouldn’t dare claim the title of Saint King, truly an honor." The Saint King spoke.

After speaking, he slightly turned, looking towards Ji Chen and introduced, "This is fellow Daoist Mu Yun from the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, his recent actions were merely a test."

"Celestial Emperor’s Mansion!"

Hearing this, Ji Chen and Ning Bufan, among others, couldn’t help but reveal their surprise.

Previously they had heard some things about the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion.

Unexpectedly, the one who suddenly descended today, a Great Saint, turned out to be from the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion.

"Greetings, Senior Mu Yun." Recovering from the shock, Ji Chen quickly bowed with cupped fists.

Then, under his guidance, Mu Yun descended upon Lingyun Sacred Land.

In the square, many people gathered around, including those from the back mountain gathering like Huang Shuying, who also came over.

"Nowadays, Dao Xuan has indeed produced quite a few top talents."

Mu Yun gazed across the scene, scanning over Ji Chen, Huang Shuying, Ning Bufan, and others, a hint of praise in his eyes.

"Daoist friend, your sudden visit this time, is it because the mansion is about to open?" The Saint King invited him to sit and inquired.

Mu Yun nodded, "The Celestial Emperor’s Mansion is about to open, and as one of the Supreme Elders, I am responsible for recruiting talents from Dao Xuan. Hearing of the Hongmeng body achieving Great Success and Body Sanctification, I couldn’t resist testing."

Upon hearing his words, everyone present was shocked.

A Great Saint Realm powerhouse like this was just one of the Supreme Elders responsible for this Star Domain.

This meant, besides Mu Yun, there were many top Great Saints like him in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, who have gone to other Star Domains to recruit heroes for the upcoming opening.

A Great Saint, in the present world, is already considered an invincible existence.

Yet, the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion has more than one, and above the Supreme Elders, there is a Mansion Master, one can’t imagine how terrifying that would be?

"The Celestial Emperor’s Mansion will open soon; you all may have more or less heard of what kind of place it is. I am here today to invite the heroes from various realms in Dao Xuan to participate in the mansion’s entrance examination. Would any of you be interested in accompanying me?"

Mu Yun’s gaze swept over, sizing up Ji Chen and the other young kings.