Capítulo 3559: Chapter 3579: Did I Just Earn Merit?

“What is it you want to say?”

Huo Lingshuang answered with a tense expression, “Isn’t Cang Mang Sect challenging Heavenly Crane Sect to a duel? The two Martial Uncles want to send the information back to the Sect Master to get his guidance. Besides, although we brought disciples of Heavenly Crane Sect here this time, there are other formidable disciples who haven’t come.”

Lin Chen understood and laughed, “Starry Sky Jumping, back to Heavenly Crane Sect?”

Huo Lingshuang nodded, “Yes, can we?”

Lin Chen said with a laugh, “Of course, it’s a simple task. Who will go back, you or your two Martial Uncles?”

Huo Lingshuang breathed a sigh of relief. She didn’t dare make any demands of Lin Chen and could only ask.

“I’ll go back myself, report to the Sect Master, and bring back disciples with exceptional strength…”

Huo Lingshuang explained, “Although the demands made by Cang Mang Sect are unreasonable, they are stronger than Heavenly Crane Sect. Guanglan City is ownerless land, and if they force their way in, we have no means to stop them.”

“An all-out war with Cang Mang Sect is unrealistic, so the conclusion the two Martial Uncles reached is to concede to their demand, participate in the duel, and try to win. Even if we lose thirty percent, maintaining normal mining operations is barely acceptable.”

“This time, Heavenly Crane Sect didn’t bring the elite Sub-Saint disciples. I am counted as one, but to make up three, the disciples here are noticeably weaker. Perhaps Cang Mang Sect saw this and proposed this challenge.”

“The place is so far from the sect, and they set a time limit of one day, not giving us time. Even the two Martial Uncles couldn’t return to the sect in half a day, but they didn’t account for you knowing Starry Sky Jumping.”

“If we report to the Sect Master and bring back the most powerful sect disciples, we can take them by surprise. Even if we don’t dare say we will surely win, at least our chances of winning would greatly increase.”

Lin Chen nodded and asked straightforwardly, “When shall we go?”

“Martial Uncles have given me the Sound Transmission Jade Slip; we can go now.”

Lin Chen stood up, “Then let’s go.”

The two left their residence, exited the sect, and once far from Quicksand Sect, Lin Chen took Huo Lingshuang, and their figures vanished in an instant.

Lin Chen had previously visited Heavenly Crane Sect, and for such an important place, he habitually recorded a Star Mark.

With a Star Chart Spirit, Lin Chen could conjure a star map in his mind. As long as he recorded the Star Mark, it was like illuminating a teleportation point on a dark game map. From then on, Lin Chen only needed to find the Star Mark on the starmap to teleport there.

Huo Lingshuang looked at the very familiar entrance gate of Heavenly Crane Sect, with a subtle look in her eyes.

The Starry Sky Jumping is truly a Great Divine Power cherished even by the Heavenly Deity, and sects are striving to find and collect Star Chart Spirits as a sect heritage. After all, a sect possessing a Star Chart Spirit has a significant advantage in terms of disciples and more.

Thousands of miles are covered in an instant.

When dealing with sect disciples possessing Star Chart Spirits, one must tread with caution because you might be basking in the glory of killing someone one moment, and facing a great number of Saints the next.

Because of this, Zhao Muran from Black Emperor Palace didn’t hesitate to use his influence to try to bring Zhao Qing back to Black Emperor Palace. Ning Hesheng alone couldn’t withstand Zhao Muran’s pressure, and it was by joining forces with Huo Lingshuang and Heavenly Crane Sect that they managed to resist Zhao Muran’s aggressive stance.

“You’d better not reveal your ability to perform Starry Sky Jumping outside. Though the Heavenly Crane Sect is not weak, human hearts are unpredictable. If you catch the eye of those from the Holy Land, it could lead to big trouble.”

Lin Chen smiled faintly, “Alright!”

Internally, Lin Chen felt no panic. Within the Linglong Tower, there were Duanmu Wen and Lord Charm Erosion. In the Holy Domain, there were Ning Hesheng and Sun Yixiao. He himself was a hidden Saint. If any Saint set their sights on him, intending to secretly act against him, they better be prepared for their teeth to be knocked out.

Huo Lingshuang led Lin Chen into the sect entrance, heading straight for the Sect Hall.

“Disciple Huo Lingshuang, requests an audience with the Sect Master!”

“In the Alliance meeting, Cang Mang Sect is bullying the weak. Uncle Zhao and Master Zhang sent me back to the sect for support, requesting the Sect Master’s decision!”

Huo Lingshuang’s voice echoed in the Sect Hall. The next moment, a shadow flashed from above, and an elegant man in his forties appeared out of thin air.

The man’s gaze swept over Huo Lingshuang and Lin Chen, then landed on Huo Lingshuang’s face, “What exactly has Cang Mang Sect done? Tell me in detail.”

“Greetings, Sect Master!”

Huo Lingshuang respectfully bowed and then quickly recounted the events, presenting the Sound Transmission Jade Slip given by the Martial Uncles.

The Jade Slip flew in front of the man. With a touch of his finger, it emitted a radiance, and Zhang Chenghu’s voice came from within, but Lin Chen couldn’t hear a word.

Lin Chen was secretly observing the man. This elegant gentleman was none other than Yu Qianfan, Sect Master of Heavenly Crane Sect?

He appeared quite refined—what kind of personality might he have?

Yu Qianfan’s gaze fell on Lin Chen’s face, “Is he the alien race cultivator who possesses Starry Sky Jumping divine ability and was brought back from the Star Sea trial?”

Huo Lingshuang answered with cupped hands, “Yes, it was with Lin Chen’s help that I could instantly travel from Quicksand Sect back to our sect to deliver the message.”

Yu Qianfan smiled slightly, “Cang Mang Sect clearly caught us off guard with this challenge, trying to take us by surprise. Lin Chen, you’ve performed a great service this time.”

Hmm, he’s rather polite to me?

Lin Chen bowed respectfully, “Lin Chen greets the Sect Master. This was part of my duty; I dare not claim it as a deed.”

Yu Qianfan smiled warmly, “If it weren’t for you, our Heavenly Crane Sect would have had to swallow a silent loss, as the disciples sent to attend the conference cannot be considered the mightiest Sub-Saint disciples. Even Huo Lingshuang journeyed halfway. Cang Mang Sect likely had scoped things out well and then proposed this challenge.”

“Now we can take them by surprise, and regardless of win or loss, this merit is yours.”

“Lin Chen, though you are not of the Heavenly God Clan, having cultivated to a Sub-Saint level with an alien race identity and in a harsh cultivation environment, and obtained a Star Chart Spirit, is truly an extraordinary fortune. Now that you are in the Heavenly God Realm, remain here peacefully and cultivate well, as this also counts as a new opportunity. Achieving sainthood back in your homeland wouldn’t be easy.”

“In Heavenly Crane Sect, becoming a Saint is ranked according to sect contributions. You possess the great divine ability of Starry Sky Jumping; earning merits will be straightforward. Once you’ve accumulated enough merits, naturally, you’ll have the opportunity to break through and become a Saint.”

Lin Chen respectfully bowed, “Thank you, Sect Master, for the encouragement. I will work hard.”

Yu Qianfan’s gaze landed on Huo Lingshuang’s face and he smiled, “Huo Lingshuang, Lin Chen was brought by you, and now he counts as a disciple of Heavenly Crane Sect. You must treat him well and not bully him because of his alien race identity.”

Huo Lingshuang quickly bowed in agreement, but a hint of self-mockery flashed in her eyes.

Bully him?

My life is in his hands—I wouldn’t dare.

I should consider myself lucky if he doesn’t bully me…