While feeding Ruo Ximeng soup, Su Chen casually spoke.
“Master, are you going out on business? Ximeng wants to go out with Master too.”
Ruo Ximeng’s beautiful big eyes looked at Su Chen with great anticipation.
Seeing her little face so full of hope, Su Chen almost couldn’t bear to refuse her.
But remembering he wanted to give Ruo Ximeng a surprise when he returned, he still let her wait for him at the residence.
“No, Ximeng. Stay at the residence and recuperate. That way, you’ll recover faster.”
The next morning, a figure soared from the courtyard, then, just like a peerless Sword Immortal, transformed into a rainbow streaking straight out of the Imperial Capital, riding the wind and air.
Su Chen’s speed was so fast that even Pei Wuji, who was in charge of all security matters in the Imperial Capital and constantly monitored the movements of its many experts, couldn’t confirm what that streak of light piercing the sky just now was.
‘Which sects around here are worth visiting? I want to pay them a visit and take a look at their sect-guarding secret techniques.’
While speeding through the sky, Su Chen casually asked the Imperial Teacher System.
‘There are many sects around here, but there’s no need to waste time on those insignificant ones.’
‘Three hundred li to the east, there is a renowned orthodox sect called the Jinguang Sect. It is one of the top ten sects of the Da Yan Dynasty and worth a visit.’
‘In addition, there’s also the Tianqing Sword School, Yunshui Pavilion…’
After Su Chen’s inquiry, the Imperial Teacher System quickly responded. This time, it listed all the major sects and prominent forces in the area.
After sharing this information, the Imperial Teacher System asked in some confusion.
‘If you want to borrow their sect-guarding secret techniques, what if they refuse?’
Hearing this question from the Imperial Teacher System, Su Chen showed a faint smile and answered as if it were only natural.
‘Does it make a difference whether they lend it or not?’
Upon hearing Su Chen’s words, the Imperial Teacher System fell silent.
Indeed, with Su Chen’s methods and way of doing things, whether those sects agreed at first or not, in the end, they would certainly let him borrow them.
Jinguang Sect is one of the top ten sects within the Da Yan Dynasty. Since its founding, it has a history of four hundred and fifty years, with a long-standing heritage.
Jinguang Sect is located atop Feiheng Mountain. Its sect-guarding secret technique is said to be the formidable Golden Light Great Evolution Technique, a powerful art that combines offense and defense, domineering in every way.
At this moment, outside the main hall of Jinguang Sect’s mountain gate, many gazes showed a wary look.
In the distant sky, a rainbow streak was flying toward them from the direction of the Imperial Capital, moving at a speed as fast as lightning, astonishing to behold.
From a glimpse, one could see the whole picture—just by watching the speed, they could tell the visitor’s strength was extraordinary.
However, the higher-ups of Jinguang Sect were unconcerned at this moment.
The other party might not even be coming for them. Even if he was, Jinguang Sect had almost five centuries of Dao heritage and countless experts within the sect. Would they be afraid of a single unfamiliar cultivator?
Yet, that streak of light like a rainbow across the sky was, at this moment, heading straight for the main hall of Jinguang Sect’s mountain gate with overwhelming force.
“Impudent!”
“How dare you!”
“Outrageous!”
“This is the sacred ground of Jinguang Sect! No trespassing allowed!”
As Su Chen approached the main hall of Jinguang Sect, seven or eight fierce and domineering auras suddenly surged toward him, trying to crush him.
This terrifying spiritual pressure, which could directly crush ordinary cultivators, swept over Su Chen but felt like a gentle breeze, not harming him in the slightest.
Among them, two of the weaker auras were forced back by Su Chen’s overwhelming presence, and the two elders of Jinguang Sect spat out a mouthful of blood with a ‘pfft’ sound.
“Jinguang Sect is supposed to be a prestigious sect—so this is how Jinguang Sect treats its guests?”
Su Chen landed naturally and gracefully on the plaza in front of Jinguang Sect’s hall, as light as a feather, speaking in a relaxed, casual tone.
“You arrogant madman! Not only did you trespass on Jinguang Sect’s sacred ground, but you also dared to injure people with your strength. Today, we will never let you leave easily!”
At this moment, the Grand Elder of Jinguang Sect waved his sleeve, and the Guardian Sect Array instantly activated, unleashing waves of terrifying power that shook the world.
“My strength is indeed not weak, but you’re wrong to say I attacked anyone. I didn’t even make a move just now. Otherwise, do you think you’d still be standing here talking to me?”
Su Chen leisurely crossed his arms in front of him, speaking with utter nonchalance.
He wasn’t lying. The two elders of Jinguang Sect who were suppressed just now were simply too weak and suffered a backlash from his aura alone.
If he had actually made a move, let alone those two, even the eight elders who acted just now wouldn’t have survived.
As soon as Su Chen finished speaking, the eight elders of Jinguang Sect were all furious. They had never encountered such an arrogant madman before.
At this moment, with the Guardian Sect Array fully activated by the Grand Elder, and with its help, the eight of them together were determined to make Su Chen pay an unbearable price!
“Your strength is impressive, sir. I, Zhu Ling, am impressed. However, our Jinguang Sect has no past grievances or recent enmity with you. Why have you come to cause trouble at Jinguang Sect?”
As Su Chen and the eight elders of Jinguang Sect faced off, a distant, ethereal voice drew closer.
Soon, an old man with a tall crown and broad sleeves, dressed in dark robes and carrying a sword on his back, arrived in the air, exuding an immortal air.
“And who are you?”
Su Chen’s gaze flickered as he asked casually.
Compared to the eight elders of Jinguang Sect, this person seemed much more reasonable.
“I am the Sect Master of Jinguang Sect, Zhu Ling!”
At this moment, Zhu Ling spoke calmly and confidently, but the deep gloom in his eyes showed he was restraining his anger.
“You’ve come just in time. I happened to pass by your sect and heard that your Golden Light Great Evolution Technique is wondrous and rare in this world. So I came especially to borrow a look and broaden my horizons. Sect Master Zhu, please don’t refuse.”
Su Chen spoke as if it was only natural, not feeling at all that it was inappropriate to suddenly come and ask to borrow the sect-guarding secret technique of Jinguang Sect.
“Hahaha…”
No matter how good Zhu Ling’s self-restraint was, he could no longer hold back the anger in his heart.
This brazen madman, of unknown origin, had barged into Jinguang Sect’s grounds, injured two elders, and now even dared to demand their sect’s secret technique!
“You arrogant madman! Do you think there’s no one in Jinguang Sect?”
“Even if you can defeat me, you still won’t take Jinguang Sect’s secret art!”
“All of Jinguang Sect, we fear not death! If you want our sect’s secret art, I would rather die than give it to you!”
As Zhu Ling finished speaking, the disciples, elders, and stewards of Jinguang Sect were instantly roused, their fighting spirit soaring.
One sharp gaze after another locked onto Su Chen.
Clearly, today they had no intention of letting this madman leave easily.
“Sigh…”
Seeing the reaction of everyone in Jinguang Sect, Su Chen could only let out a soft sigh.