Chapter 1331
Chapter 1331:
No matter how difficult it was, if Xiao Chen came, that meant that he held some hope of convincing the Five Poison Sect. Otherwise, he would not have come.
The Five Poison Sect was in the Eastern Sea of the Heavenly Starry Ocean. Three of the Immortal Holy Lands occupied a large portion of the vast Eastern Sea. Aside from the Five Poison Sect, there were also the Yinyang Paradise and the Heavenly Province Academy.
The remaining sea region was the territory of the Eastern Sea Divine Dragon Palace. There was no space for another large faction to survive. The rest consisted of scattered small sects that were unlikely to become successful.
The headquarters of the Five Poison Sect was in Poison Cloud Island. There was only one city on Poison Cloud Island—Poison Cloud City. At this moment, Xiao Chen was in an inn within this Poison Cloud City.
He had already gotten someone to pass on a letter stating his intent to visit the Five Poison Sect three days ago.
However, the Five Poison Sect ignored him for three days, showing no intention of inviting him to their headquarters. Xiao Chen was not in a rush. He remained at the inn and cultivated the Azure Dragon Body Nourishing Art.
The present from the Myriad-Law Fiend Master was indeed a pleasant surprise. No matter what, Xiao Chen would never have imagined that the ring that the Myriad-Law Fiend Master casually tossed over contained an Emperor Grade dragon soul Secret Treasure.
Furthermore, it was no ordinary Emperor Grade Secret Treasure. Although it was still a distance away from being a Primordial Emperor Treasure, it was top quality among Emperor Grade Secret Treasures.
When Xiao Chen refined this dragon soul Emperor Grade Secret Treasure, his Azure Dragon Body Nourishing Art suddenly reached the peak of the third layer.
After leaving Myriad Fiend Island, he had been digesting this Emperor Grade dragon soul Secret Treasure, which brought him many benefits. His physical defense improved further, and his strength soared wildly, reaching a horrifying one hundred Dragon Force.
Now, he had a fifty percent chance of victory when fighting some Minor Heavenly Martial Emperors while using only Vital Qi.
After circulating his energy for a few cycles, Xiao Chen opened his eyes and extended his Spiritual Sense. Immediately, everything happening in the inn, every word spoken entered his mind.
"Did you hear? The Azure Dragon King Xiao Chen fought one against ten in the Myriad Fiend Island and defeated ten Martial Emperors.
"He immediately suppressed the Deity Dao Union's momentum in the Heavenly Starry Ocean."
"Haha! That is already old news from a few days ago. Everyone knows about it already. Why are you still talking about it? Now, the word is that the Azure Dragon King Xiao Chen has arrived in the Eastern Sea."
"In the Eastern Sea? He can't be coming to our Five Poison Sect, right? He has some grudges with our Five Poison Sect. Our Holy Son even lost face to him."
"It is hard to say, hard to say."
The cultivators in the inn all discussed the topic that everyone in the Heavenly Starry Ocean was interested in.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense and shook his head slightly. The headquarters of the Five Poison Sect had yet to reply, not even sending a manservant.
He stood up and pushed the door open, intending to go out and take a walk. Poison Cloud City was also considered a Holy City. It would be pretty nice to explore.
In a few flashes, Xiao Chen stepped out of the inn. No one noticed how he got out.
"Hahaha! What a coincidence! This Young Master was about to go look for you, and you came out by yourself. This is truly a chance encounter."
After Xiao Chen left the inn, he looked up and happened to see a group of people walking over. The one who spoke just now was the Five Poison Sect's Holy Son, Tang Xun.
Tang Xun wore red, dressed in the same fashion as before. He gave off an evil atmosphere despite his handsome appearance.
Xiao Chen's memories of Tang Xun were still rather fresh, especially his exceptionally eye-catching red clothes. He remembered the first time he saw Tang Xun at Despair City, fighting with the Heavenly Province Academy's Holy Son.
He felt that coincidentally running into Tang Xun coming here was impossible. The other party must have been lying in wait for him.
As for the reason, Xiao Chen could guess just by the arrogant expression on Tang Xun's face.
This Holy Son probably still bore a grudge against him and wanted to use this opportunity for payback.
Xiao Chen had already forgotten about this matter long ago. Furthermore, with his current mental state, he was already past seeking to prevail over others to gain or save face.
He smiled to himself, feeling somewhat helpless.
There were many people by Tang Xun's side. However, there was only one who caught Xiao Chen's attention. It was a black-robed middle-aged man, a Fourth Heaven Martial Emperor.
This person exuded a horrifyingly evil atmosphere. He hid himself deeply, displaying an unyielding appearance.
When this person looked at Xiao Chen, he did it askance, in a manner that seemed to mock Xiao Chen, clearly showing his rejection.
Xiao Chen remained calm and collected as he calmly replied, "It is somewhat coincidental. I happened to go out, and I met with you."
Tang Xun took out an invitation letter and said indifferently, "My father is hosting a banquet at his residence three days from now and will be entertaining some honored guests. If the Azure Dragon King has time, you may drop in."
Tang Xun placed heavy emphasis on the words "drop in." As he did so, he stared at Xiao Chen, wanting to see a look of anticipation on Xiao Chen's face.
However, Xiao Chen disappointed Tang Xun. He looked at the invitation letter in Tang Xun's hand and said softly, "If I have time, I will definitely go over. Help me to thank your father for his invitation."
Xiao Chen did not show the rage or dissatisfaction that Tang Xun expected, making him feel he lost the exchange. He felt like he was speaking to a major character when he faced Xiao Chen.
There was an intangible atmosphere that inspired a sense of inferiority.
No way, this fellow already greatly embarrassed me several times. This time, he delivered himself to my doorstep. This is a rare opportunity. I must get some face back.
Xiao Chen reached out and grabbed the invitation by its corner. However, he discovered that Tang Xun did not seem to have any intention of letting go, gripping it tightly.
Xiao Chen could not help frowning slightly. As he looked at Tang Xun, some confusion flashed in his eyes.
Seeing Xiao Chen frown, Tang Xun thought that the other party got angry. He rejoiced in his heart and smiled. "Azure Dragon King, I'm not sure if you heard of this saying, 'The river flows in the east for thirty years, and then it flows in the west for thirty years.' I'm sure you have heard it before. This is the so-called rise and fall of fortune. Now, you are at my place.
"Think back to when you were so arrogant, wantonly showing your sharpness. Back in Despair City, you sent this Young Master flying with one palm strike. However, you definitely never would have expected that you would come to me begging one day. Just thinking about it delights me."
Tang Xun spoke very loudly in the street. Furthermore, with his status, everyone in Poison Cloud City knew him.
In mere moments, a large crowd gathered. When these people noticed the white-haired-and-white-clad Xiao Chen, they all immediately focused on him.
"He is the Azure Dragon King Xiao Chen. He is truly as the rumor said: white-clad and white-haired with an extraordinary aura!"
"The rumors are true. After he left Myriad Fiend Island, he really came to the Eastern Sea."
"However, I did not expect that he would come to our Five Poison Sect. He does not have a very good relationship with our Five Poison Sect."
"It is not just that. Our Holy Son has suffered greatly at his hands before and completely lost all face. Look, he is now making things difficult for the Azure Dragon King."
"He is finished. He is here to beg for help and needs to be subservient, enduring what he can. Now that he ran into our Holy Son, the Azure Dragon King is in for a horrible time."
When Tang Xun heard the soft discussions, the grin on his face became even wider.
"Xiao Chen, if you apologize to me today, I will hand this invitation to you. I'll tell you this: this banquet is extremely important to you. If you do not go, it will cause you to lose all three Holy Lands of the Eastern Sea."
As Tang Xun held on to the invitation, he said cockily, "Beg me, and I will give the invitation to you. Hahaha!"
Xiao Chen, who was holding on to the other corner, could not help finding this behavior juvenile.
As Tang Xun laughed with his head upraised, he did not notice the mockery in Xiao Chen's eyes, continuing to guffaw without pause.
How could Tang Xun not laugh? How could he not be cocky?!
This was the Azure Dragon King Xiao Chen—the person who defeated all of the outstanding talents at the Four Seas Hero Gathering with one move each. During the Dragon's Gate's reestablishment ceremony, he received ten-odd Greater Heavenly Martial Emperors' attacks. Recently, he fought one against ten, defeating ten Martial Emperors.
This was the White Robed Bladesman, who had been conferred King at a young age and risen abruptly. He was like a legendary existence. All the light of the world focused on him. Everyone watched his every move.
More importantly, this person had humiliated Tang Xun, defeating him in one move and demolishing his reputation.
Today, because of a chain of cause and effect, the Azure Dragon King came to this Five Poison Sect to seek help, to seek an opportunity, going about visiting others for the sake of the Supreme Sky Sect and his survival.
Because of this, Xiao Chen had to bow his head and apologize to him, Tang Xun. Just thinking about it made him cocky.
However, Tang Xun suddenly discovered the many cultivators, who had been attracted by the commotion, all gave him strange glances. It was like they were looking at an idiot.
What's going on?!
Tang Xun felt startled. He lowered his head and looked. Then, he discovered that the invitation letter that he was holding on to tightly had actually disappeared.
When Tang Xun raised his head to look, he was stunned.
Xiao Chen had already finished reading the invitation letter and folded it up. He said, "So, it is the people of the Yinyang Paradise and the Heavenly Province Academy who are coming. No wonder you are so confident."
Tang Xun was stunned, not daring to believe what he saw.
He clearly held on to the invitation letter tightly. How did the other party snatch it? Furthermore, he had not felt it at all. Even if Xiao Chen was stronger than him and he could not defeat Xiao Chen, he should have been able to crush the invitation letter to dust in an instant.
Tang Xun should have been able to prevent the other party from obtaining the invitation letter. At that time, he could still see the other party's face filled with disappointment.
However, things had not gone as scripted. Xiao Chen had silently snatched away the invitation letter.
Among the group of escorts, only that black-robed Fourth Heaven Martial Emperor had seen that Xiao Chen used an extremely brilliant technique to take the invitation letter.
"Xiao Chen, you are really bold. How dare you snatch this young master's invitation letter?!"
When Tang Xun thought of how he embarrassed himself, he flew into a rage. He no longer kept up the pretense of civility. Xiao Chen did not get angry; Tang Xun ended up angry first.
"Is that so? In that case, I'll return it to you. However, do you dare to take it?" Xiao Chen said indifferently and expressionlessly, gently tossing out the invitation letter in his hand.
"Boom!" A strong aura spread out, and Xiao Chen's white robes flapped noisily, his white hair fluttering without any wind. Suffused with boundless saber intent, that invitation letter howled as it flew towards Tang Xun.
"Whoosh!"
The invitation letter spun around and shot out a sharp light. Tang Xun was caught off guard; a bloody wound immediately appeared on his face, causing him incredible pain.
This ordinary invitation letter instantly turned into a sharp, lethal weapon. This transformation startled Tang Xun, and he quickly retreated in a fluster, not daring to receive it at all.
A figure shot forward. It was that black-robed man. He shielded Tang Xun and stretched out his hand to catch the invitation letter.
"Buzz!"
The invitation letter trembled endlessly in the black-robed man's hand. Strands of saber intent surged out, all the cultivators on the street feeling a sharp and invincible edge.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat. At the same time, they looked at Xiao Chen and thought, This is the Azure Dragon King?!
Unparalleled sharpness willfully displayed, showing iron bones of pride!
"Xiao Chen, are you trying to kill this Holy Son?"
Tang Xun touched the wound on his face and angrily pushed the black-robed man aside. Then, he said in hate and anger, "You can scram now. When the Supreme Sky Sect suffers from disaster, my Five Poison Sect will definitely be there to kick it while it is down. As for you, when you climb your Emperor's Road, this young master will definitely make you regret this for life!"