Chapter 1522 - 1521: Conversation

Chapter 1522: Chapter 1521: Conversation

"Are you really Junior Brother Ling Chen?"

Xiao Muyu was still in disbelief, she found it hard to believe that the person in front of her could actually be Ling Chen.

"It’s been five years, does Senior Sister not recognize me?"

Ling Chen smiled faintly.

"It’s not that I don’t recognize you, it’s that I can’t believe it."

Xiao Muyu shook her head, "I can’t believe you would actually come back."

"Coming back to the Cloud Outland this time was purely accidental,"

Ling Chen spread his hands. Although he had planned to return to the Five Kingdoms, it wasn’t right now. His return to the Cloud Outland was entirely due to being tricked by that ancient teleportation array. Unexpectedly, the destination of this teleportation array wasn’t the Nine Provinces, but here.

"But regardless, the result is that I’m back, I’m here to see everyone."

Though it was by chance he returned to the Cloud Outland, to Ling Chen it didn’t really matter, because eventually, he would have returned, sooner or later didn’t make a difference.

"If you had come even a step later, you might have never seen us again."

A woman’s voice came from behind, prompting Ling Chen to turn and look. The newcomer was Liu Feiyue.

"Cloud Outland is still too closed off, allowing someone like Tianyuan Ancestor to recklessly dominate and act like a king here." Ling Chen sighed. If it were in the Nine Provinces, and Tianyuan Ancestor dared to do such things, he might be destroyed by the Central Dynasty in a minute.

"Is Tianyuan Ancestor really that weak in the Nine Provinces?"

Liu Feiyue was quite concerned about Ling Chen’s words. She was very aware of Tianyuan Ancestor’s strength, yet listening to Ling Chen’s tone, it seemed that such a figure wasn’t considered strong in the Nine Provinces?

"Not quite weak, but in the Nine Provinces Land, reaching the realm of Saint is not a big deal. The number of Saints in the Nine Provinces Land probably exceeds the number of Top Sky Apex Strong in the Cloud Outland." Ling Chen said lightly.

"So many of the legendary Saints exist!"

Not only Liu Feiyue but also Feng Piaoliu, Nie Wu Xiang, and others showed a touch of shock on their faces. To them, Saints were unattainable beings, yet in the Nine Provinces Land, they were commonplace?

"Ling Chen, may I boldly ask, what is your status now in the Nine Provinces?"

Feng Piaoliu gazed directly at Ling Chen, asking solemnly.

"Me? I’m just an unknown nobody."

Ling Chen shook his head and smiled.

"Really?"

Feng Piaoliu was half-trusting, half-doubting.

"The young master is the top among the current generation of youths in the Nine Provinces, awarded the title of Sword King,"

At this time, Hong Ye spoke, causing a stir. "This title exists only once throughout the entire Nine Provinces Land, and for thousands of years, no one has been able to bear this title."

"Sword King?!"

Upon hearing the words Sword King, Liu Feiyue and others showed a trace of shock on their faces. Sword King was not a title they were unfamiliar with; in ancient times, someone once reached the pinnacle of the Sword Way, although not becoming a Supreme Expert, but still revered by sword users and called the Ancient Sword King.

They were all well aware of the significance of the Sword King title. They simply couldn’t imagine that Ling Chen could be awarded this title, symbolizing unparalleled honor, one of a kind.

"Sword King, actually a Sword King."

If Ling Chen merely had a footing among the youth in the Nine Provinces, they would not be as shocked. But now, Ling Chen’s obtained honor was not just having a footing; he was directly crowned as Sword King, reaching the peak of glory.

Feng Piaoliu chuckled bitterly, yet he felt a bit relieved; if someone like Ling Chen was just an unknown nobody, his aspiration for the Nine Provinces would not be longing but fear. Such a place was truly beyond his reach.

Yet Ling Chen being so dazzling in the Nine Provinces gave him a hint of confidence. Even if they came from such a small place, so what? People like Ling Chen could still emerge, so why should they care too much about their origins?

"The Nine Provinces is the center of the world. It is natural for many strong individuals to gather there. If you wish to achieve greater accomplishments, the Nine Provinces Land is a place you must go."

Ling Chen’s gaze slightly focused as he spoke.

He naturally hoped that his old friends would grow quickly; after all, he wouldn’t stay here forever. Though he was back this time, what about next time? This place connects to Yingzhou through an ancient teleportation array, and if next time a stronger character comes, the Five Kingdoms would still descend into disaster.

The most effective solution is to let them become stronger on their own.

"I’ll go back, handle the sect matters, and then prepare to head to the Nine Provinces."

Feng Piaoliu’s eyes glinted as he voiced his intention, feeling somewhat impatient; that was the place he should head to. In the Five Kingdoms, he had almost reached a bottleneck, barely achieving further breakthrough without changing the environment.

"Me too."

"I’ll go in due time!"

Xiao Muyu, Nie Wu Xiang, and Yun Qinghong all nodded, deciding not to remain in the small Cloud Outland as idle fish. They were the best among the youth in the Five Kingdoms’ Martial World, burning with strong ambition, unwilling to fade into obscurity.

Moreover, now they have Ling Chen paving the way. As the pioneer, he’s already well-versed in the Nine Provinces Land and gained renowned status there. They, therefore, wouldn’t go as trailblazers but simply follow Ling Chen’s steps and stride forward.

"Senior Sister Feiyue, why are you silent?"

Ling Chen glanced in surprise at Liu Feiyue; everyone expressed great enthusiasm for the Nine Provinces Land, yet Liu Feiyue remained indifferent, showing no reaction.

"I’m not going."

Liu Feiyue shook her head, her beautiful eyes shimmering with light, "The Cyan Robe Association was left by my master, I still have to manage it and wait for Master’s return here."

Upon hearing this, Feng Piaoliu and others sighed quietly. Liu Feiyue should have the best talent among them. Her decision to stay and not head to the Nine Provinces Land undoubtedly disappointed them.

Hearing Liu Feiyue’s words, Ling Chen also shook his head, "If Senior Sister wants to wait for Senior Qingyi here, you don’t have to."

"Why?" Liu Feiyue was slightly astonished.

"I saw Senior Qingyi several times when I was in the Nine Provinces, and I estimate he won’t return here again. Rather than waiting here, why not go to the Nine Provinces Land to find him?"

Ling Chen spoke lightly.

Liu Feiyue’s beautiful eyes suddenly brightened, "You said, Master also went to the Nine Provinces?"

"Yes, would I lie to you? Hong Ye also saw Senior Qingyi, you can confirm with her." Ling Chen said with some helplessness.

"The young master is right, I’ve indeed seen that person."

Faced with Liu Feiyue’s gaze, Hong Ye nodded slowly, but internally she was surprised: Ling Chen hailed from this small place, and so did that Cyan-robed Guest, whose strength was close to a High-level Saint, astonishingly strong.