Supreme Devouring God-Chapter 1235: Ouyang Zhou’s Past

Huangfu Zhao suspiciously stared at Qin Chen but didn’t ask further.

"Are you aware that the contest ranking ceremony is about to begin?" Huangfu Zhao said.

"I am." Qin Chen nodded.

"Are you planning to participate?" Huangfu Zhao asked.

"Of course, as the Saint Son of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect, I must partake in such an event." Qin Chen said.

Huangfu Zhao looked at the determined gaze in Qin Chen’s eyes, a trace of surprise flashing in his pupils.

"Do you understand what kind of ridicule you’d face if you, representing the Saint Son of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect, were defeated in the preliminary round?"

"How would outsiders perceive our Heavenly Blade Saint Sect?"

Huangfu Zhao spoke bluntly, not beating around the bush with Qin Chen.

If Qin Chen were just an ordinary disciple of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect, Huangfu Zhao wouldn’t bother saying these things.

But Qin Chen’s identity is indeed special.

It’s very likely other forces might use Qin Chen as a breakthrough point.

After all, though Qin Chen is the Saint Son with unlimited potential, his starting point is still too low.

Compared to Jiang Xie, Ouyang Panxue, and others, there’s still a huge gap.

At least, that’s what Huangfu Zhao thinks.

"Them trying to use me as a breakthrough would be their most erroneous choice." Qin Chen said with a smile.

He naturally understood Huangfu Zhao’s meaning!

This isn’t just about Qin Chen himself; it also concerns the reputation of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect!

Huangfu Zhao hesitated for quite a while.

Looking at the innate confidence radiating from Qin Chen’s demeanor, Huangfu Zhao felt quite puzzled.

"Originally, as the Saint Son, you didn’t have to participate in the contest battle; the Saint Son inherently has the qualification to represent the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect in the contest ranking ceremony."

"But if you want to participate, you need to join the contest battle." Huangfu Zhao hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

Initially, Huangfu Zhao assumed Qin Chen would be uncomfortable hearing this.

After all, to put it bluntly, this is simply discrimination.

However, as soon as Huangfu Zhao finished speaking, Qin Chen smiled and nodded:

"Rest assured, Vice Sect Leader, if I can’t even pass the contest battle, naturally I won’t dream of representing the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect in the contest ranking ceremony."

Qin Chen harbors no prejudice against Huangfu Zhao’s actions.

Because he knows that Huangfu Zhao is considering the matter from the perspective of the entire Heavenly Blade Saint Sect.

In fact, Qin Chen feels that Huangfu Zhao has already been lenient by not outright revoking his eligibility to participate.

After all, on such a grand stage, the face of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect is valued above all.

"Alright!"

"The contest battle will open in twenty days; if you can use your own strength to secure a position, then I will allow you to participate in the contest ranking ceremony." Huangfu Zhao said.

Qin Chen nodded without any objection.

Then curiously asked: "How many spots does the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect have for the contest ranking ceremony?"

This determines how many Heavenly Prides Qin Chen will compete against from the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect.

"Originally, our Heavenly Blade Saint Sect had fifty spots."

"But in the pursuit of excellence, this time the upper echelon of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect has decided to open only thirty spots."

"That is to say, apart from the four spots for Yu TianQee, Jiang Xie, Liuw Yifan, and Ouyang Panxue, the three great Saint Sons and Saintess."

"There are only twenty-six spots left."

"What you need to do is secure one of those positions from among thousands of White Robed Disciples, thousands of Silver Robed Disciples, and less than a hundred Golden Robed Disciples." Huangfu Zhao said.

"White Robed Disciples and Silver Robed Disciples can also participate in the contest battle?" Qin Chen was somewhat surprised.

Logically, the contest battle should be the affair of the Golden Robed Disciples.

It’s not that Qin Chen looks down on White Robed Disciples and Silver Robed Disciples, as the personal strength of Golden Robed Disciples is well established.

"Of course."

"Our Heavenly Blade Saint Sect has always emphasized fairness and justice."

"As long as you have the capability, whether you are a Silver Robed Disciple or a White Robed Disciple, or even a newly entered disciple in the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect, as well as servant disciples, everyone has the opportunity to participate in the contest battle."

"The contest ranking ceremony is a stage of supreme glory, and anyone who wants to step onto that stage, the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect will give them the opportunity."

"However, this opportunity requires oneself to fight for it." Huangfu Zhao said.

Qin Chen nodded.

"Though vying for a seat from the hands of Golden Robed Disciples is extremely challenging."

"In fact, before each contest ranking ceremony, it isn’t unheard of for Silver Robed Disciples, White Robed Disciples, and even newly entered disciples to suddenly impress everyone, eventually securing a position, amazing the whole sect."

"It’s rare, but it happens." Huangfu Zhao said.

"I will live up to the trust the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect has placed in me." Qin Chen said with a smile.

Huangfu Zhao also nodded with a smile: "Your starting point is lower than others; what you need is time."

"I also believe that given time, you can definitely become the Dragon among men."

"Perhaps the time I need will be shorter than what the Vice Sect Leader thinks." Qin Chen said with a smile.

Huangfu Zhao smiled and nodded, then left the Saint Hall.

Qin Chen watched as Huangfu Zhao departed.

This brief encounter made Qin Chen develop a favorable impression of Huangfu Zhao.

"There’s much to be busy with this month."

Qin Chen took a deep breath and said.

The secret of Demon Peak, the contest battle, and the soon-to-open Black Mysterious Smoke area in Sky Blade Peak are the three things Qin Chen will focus on this month.

"Qin Chen."

A voice came through, Qin Chen looked over and saw Tang Cang.

Presumably, Tang Cang waited for Huangfu Zhao to leave the Saint Hall before entering himself.

Upon seeing Tang Cang entering the Saint Hall, Qin Chen’s eyes flickered slightly, then he asked: "Elder Tang, do you know the story of Master Ouyang Zhou?"

Qin Chen didn’t choose to ask Huangfu Zhao about this question.

After all, Huangfu Zhao is the Vice Sect Leader of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect, with a special status.

Ouyang Zhou is also the previous Sect Leader; if there’s any secret involved, it might relate to Ouyang Zhou, who is now hidden in the Blood Continent Islands.

Conversely, Tang Cang is merely a Heavenly Elder, naturally having less connection.

"Master Ouyang?"

Tang Cang was surprised to hear this, looking at Qin Chen with evident curiosity as to why he suddenly brought up Ouyang Zhou.

Nonetheless, Tang Cang didn’t ask much, instead said:

"I’ve been in the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect for quite a long time."

"So when Master Ouyang was in power, I was already a Heavenly Elder in the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect."

"To my knowledge, Master Ouyang was the shortest-serving Sect Leader in the history of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect."

"How long?" Qin Chen asked.

"One month."

"One month’s time?" Qin Chen’s expression was filled with uncertainty.

Ouyang Zhou served only a month as the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect?

"Yes."

"Currently, even some Heavenly Elders in the Heavenly Blade Saint Sect barely know of Master Ouyang because his tenure as the Sect Leader was indeed too brief." Tang Cang said.