Protect Our Chief-Chapter 602 - 53: "Old Servant" Shows His Power * Liyao Arrives_2

To witness with my own eyes a duel between two Celestial Human Realm cultivators, especially those in the late stage, is a grand scene that one might never encounter in a lifetime.

Worth it! This is really worth it! To brag about this in the future will surely invite countless envy.

At the same time.

After exchanging a move with Shang Jiping, Du Tiangang hovered over Anjiang. The trace of disdain in his gaze had completely disappeared, replaced by solemnity.

Whether willing or not, they had to admit that the person opposite was indeed a formidable opponent!

"Well met, ’Spirit Slaying Hand’ Du Tiangang." Shang Jiping’s voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "Truly worthy of being the third leader of the Jiaolong Gang. You’ve opened my eyes."

"Primordial Water True Technique!" Du Tiangang squinted his eyes, "This is the Profound Skill from the Yuan Water lineage of the Longzuo Purple Mansion Academy. It seems your background is not simple. The Academy has always been averse to interfering in local conflicts. Could it be that you wish to break the Academy’s rules?"

Despite his rough and bold appearance, Du Tiangang was inherently meticulous. It’s no wonder he could earn Long Wuji’s appreciation in the talent-studded Jiaolong Gang, being nurtured and promoted to the position of third leader.

"I am indeed an Elder of the Academy," Shang Jiping did not deny this, his eyes as calm as still water, "However, I am also the old servant of Miss Liyao."

Old servant of Miss Liyao?

Du Tiangang’s face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Is Miss Liyao a member of the Wang Family? What capability does she have, to have an Elder like you serve as a servant?"

Shang Jiping slightly raised his head, seemingly with a trace of satisfaction as if savoring a sweet pleasure, "My Miss Liyao possesses the rare talent of a Great Celestial Pride, a successor of Celestial River Zhenren, Dean of Longzuo Academy. It is the honor of a lifetime for me to follow her."

Great Celestial Pride!

Successor of Celestial River Zhenren?

One revelation after another made Du Tiangang, who was hovering in the air, stagger, nearly falling down.

Is this a joke? The Wang Family actually has a Great Celestial Pride?

Not only that, but that Great Celestial Pride is also the successor of Celestial River Zhenren?

One must know, a successor is not the same as a Direct Disciple. Though Direct Disciples have high status, an Ascendant and True Man usually have multiple Direct Disciples.

But a successor is different.

A successor in the Academy is like the Young Clan Leader in a Noble Family, who can inherit everything, including cultivation techniques and profound skills, status and position, weapon spirits, and even property and connections.

It is evident how important Miss Liyao is in the eyes of Celestial River Zhenren.

The onlookers at the dock, limited by their knowledge, had no idea about the intricacies involved here.

In their eyes, Celestial Human Realm cultivators are like the heavens, and Purple Mansion Realm figures are like legends. However, they could vaguely sense from the dialogues that Miss Liyao from the Wang Family seems to have a very high status, with even Celestial Human Realm cultivators serving as servants.

Meanwhile, on the Jiaolong Gang’s tower ship.

Jiang Yusong and Long Wuji exchanged glances, each seeing the surprise and solemnity in the other’s eyes.

Celestial River Zhenren!

A formidable figure of the Divine Power Realm, the Dean of the Purple Mansion Academy in Longzuo County. In the entire Daqian, they are top-tier figures.

Prior intelligence investigations only revealed that the Wang Family had a Celestial Pride, who would have thought they actually concealed a Great Celestial Pride?

Great Celestial Prides have tremendous potential and each one is a treasure of the Human Race.

Their status is often extraordinary, and their Masters are undoubtedly eminent figures. Typically, unless an exception occurs, the Purple Mansion Realm cultivator is not qualified to take a Great Celestial Pride as a disciple.

Long Wuji could ignore the Saint Land Celestial Pride Cao Youqing, but he had to take seriously the successor of Celestial River Zhenren — Wang Liyao.

Someone with Wang Liyao’s status, even if she went to the capital to seek an audience with the Emperor, would have a chance to be received. The Emperor would likely treat her with cordial warmth.

After all, as long as such talents do not betray the country, they will certainly become pillars of the nation in the future.

"Grand Commander," Jiang Yusong clasped his hands apologetically, "it’s all my fault. Such critical information, and I failed to uncover it."

"No worries."

Long Wuji quickly regained his composure, a playful smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Interesting, the Changning Wang Family is truly interesting~~~ their foundation and potential are deeply concealed, almost deceiving even me. Although a Great Celestial Pride is worth attention, it’s only attention. Moreover, no matter how formidable Celestial River Zhenren is, there’s a limit to how much he can favor the Wang Family."

"Besides, Celestial River Zhenren is not the only True Man in this world."

Long Wuji, composed and confident, twiddled his fingers and said, "I grew increasingly interested in the legendary patriarch of the Wang Family, Wang Shouzhe. Pass the message asking him to come; I wish to meet him here on this tower ship."

Sitting below on the Master’s Chair was a sturdy man with a full beard; upon hearing Long Wuji’s words, he stood up and chuckled, "Grand Commander, I am also really curious about Wang Shouzhe~ For this trip, let me go extend the invitation on your behalf."

He was the fourteenth leader of the Jiaolong Gang, "Desolate Saber" Gao Tian. He used to be a Grand Commander in the Jiaolong Gang and had just recently been promoted to the Celestial Human Realm, eager to earn merits. Now, seeing the rare opportunity, he naturally wanted to seize the chance to show off.

Long Wuji was well aware of his petty thoughts.

Nonetheless, the rule in the Jiaolong Gang has always been "the capable go first." As long as Gao Tian could accomplish the task, he wouldn’t mind his small opportunism.