Although unable to probe the opponent with Divine Consciousness, judging from the mana fluctuation faintly resonating with the heavens and earth, it is indeed at the initial stage of Nascent Soul.
Not much different from Fu Qinglan.
"That one is Liu..."
"True Master Longyuan!" Luo Chen’s gaze sharpens as he remarks.
Fu Qinglan is sowhat surprised, but soon realizes.
"Senior Brother Liuyuan indeed goes by the Daoist title Longyuan while traveling in the North Sea. Brother Luo, did you have contact with him in the North Sea?"
Luo Chen tugs at his lips, neither admitting nor denying.
True Master Longyuan, once one of the seven True Masters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, was also the only Rogue Cultivator to attain the status of Nine-star Demon Hunter and thus gain resource favoritism from the Gathering to ascend to Nascent Soul.
It now appears he was no Rogue Cultivator but rather a Sect Disciple in worldly training.
Fu Qinglan, with Divine Consciousness Voice Transmission and a note of heaviness, says: "Among the thirteen Ascendant Sect Nascent Souls entering the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven this ti, Senior Brother Liu is the only disciple from a humble background, not a noble family."
"He could have long taken the Liu Family up to the noble ranks but delayed, surely wishing to gain sothing in the Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven for future family elevation, thereby securing more resources."
"Typically, we don’t pay much attention to humble disciples in competitions."
"But Senior Brother Liu is different. He has been in the Nascent Soul Formation for nearly a hundred years, never taken action, using Secret Techniques to suppress his realm, barely earning the qualification to enter Mirage Dragon Cave Heaven. It’s rumored that Senior Brother Liu, having faced life and death in the North Sea, possesses extrely strong spell battle experience. When the ti cos, not only is his Protector a huge threat, but he himself can be seen as imdiate combat strength!"
Luo Chen nods solemnly.
The na of True Master Longyuan is one Luo Chen has heard countless tis.
To achieve the status of Nine-star Demon Hunter as a Rogue Cultivator is testant to past victories.
In the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, none of the high-star level Demon Hunters were easy adversaries.
Even among those of equal realms, people like Fishing Elder Zi Hou did not pale in comparison to sect disciples, and they were just Eight-star Demon Hunters.
The reputation of True Master Longyuan as a Nine-star Demon Hunter suggests abilities surpassing theirs.
Speaking of which, comparing Fu Qinglan’s introduction with previous information, Luo Chen has already grasped the general situation of this competition.
There’s no need to elaborate on the low-realm contest.
As for the Nascent Soul Realm, there are thirteen participants.
By origin, three from Giant Houses, nine from noble families, and one from Han Gate.
True Master Longyuan is precisely the lone star from Han Gate!
"Wonder who his Protector is? Could it be the gentle-looking woman beside him?"
Luo Chen, estimating his chances if clashing with True Master Longyuan, casually asks.
Fu Qinglan is about to answer when a hearty laugh cos from behind them.
"It’s been a long ti, hasn’t it, Huang Independent Cultivator!"
"Friend Luo!"
Luo Chen turns around, and sure enough, it’s familiar faces Winter Mountain Hermit and Lu Qiuzhen.
"Ah, it’s you two friends, it’s been a while, how are you doing recently?"
He responds with a smile.
Though the friendship isn’t deep, at least on the surface, they all hailed from the North Sea Cultivation World.
Now they’ve all joined the Heaven and Earth Peak Star Gate, so occasional interactions are only natural.
Fu Qinglan greets coolly, not as congenially as with Luo Chen.
Being a disciple of the Holy Land Sect, she naturally carries a certain pride.
Usually, besides matters related to Go, she shows herself as aloof and proud. Luo Chen is an exception due to being a Protector, involved in significant matters of the competition, hence she proactively lowers her stance to forge closer ties.
The two are not bothered by her cold deanor, laughingly conversing with Luo Chen about past events in the North Sea and the latest news.
They are officially Guest Elders of the Star Gate, able to review so quite recent information, unlike Luo Chen who still needs to rely on the Fu Family relations.
From Lu Qiuzhen, Luo Chen learns that the battle in the North Sea is escalating, the Ghost Immortal Tower growing more rampant, even the two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators of the Canghai Righteous Alliance can’t stop them head-on.
And the always elusive Great Power Li Canghai in Divine Transformation, has started appearing frequently in the North Sea Cultivation World these past two years.
The oddity lies in the fact that his appearances are not to support the battle but to collect Spiritual Mountains and Seas.
This move indeed confirms Luo Chen’s old speculation.
Great Power Li Canghai is truly using the North Sea Spirit Land for Treasure Refining!
Wonder if the Tianyuan Daoist Sect has noticed this crucial aspect?
Due to their interruption, the conversation between Luo Chen and Fu Qinglan had to temporarily pause, and before they know it, they’ve arrived at the site of competition.
It is within a peach grove.
Amidst the Fallen Petals in Profusion, an elder and a youth sit sternly inside.
Surrounding figures blur, making the excited atmosphere seem oppressive as no one speaks.
Luo Chen has yet to focus on the competitors when a sense stirs in him, realizing there are eyes resting on him... and Fu Qinglan beside him.
At this mont, Luo Chen clearly feels the woman beside him slightly tremble.
Luo Chen quite openly looks over, noticing in the peach grove’s best viewing spot is a richly dressed, distinguished man, holding a white fan, staring at them with interest.
Confronted with Luo Chen’s gaze, the young man’s lips slightly curve.
"Who is that?"
Fu Qinglan, head down, her black hair hides her eyes, fingers unconsciously intertwine.
"Shi Family, Shi Ju!"
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