Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 235: Killing Intent, A Bounty of Twenty Million!
Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Killing Intent, A Bounty of Twenty Million!
Luo Cheng advancing to the Golden Body Realm was indeed shocking, but since he had awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, his future was deemed bleak. No one held much hope for him, and the upper echelon of the Xuanyuan Sect did not place much emphasis on this matter, nor did they publicize it widely.
As a result, few people knew about it, and even fewer were aware it was Luo Cheng who reached the Golden Body Realm.
"Luo Cheng reached the Golden Body Realm?"
"Impossible! He awakened a Martial Soul that hadn’t even formed!"
Hearing Yan Qingshuang’s revelation, Guo Qing and Ji Rou were both stunned, their faces full of disbelief.
They clearly remembered that Luo Cheng had awakened an unformed Martial Soul.
No matter how they thought about it, they couldn’t fathom how Luo Cheng, of all people, achieved what countless geniuses dreamed of—the Golden Body Realm!
"It should be him. I vaguely recall Master mentioning it once."
"So he awakened an unformed Martial Soul. No wonder... If it had been anyone else, the Xuanyuan Sect would’ve announced it far and wide, eager for the entire world to know. But now, everything remains quiet..."
Calming herself, Yan Qingshuang looked in the direction Luo Cheng had left, shaking her head slightly:
"What a pity. Truly, a pity..."
Guo Qing and Ji Rou felt the same sense of futility in their hearts.
Luo Cheng had attained the Golden Body Realm and was also a prodigy in Sword Dao. If only he hadn’t awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, he would certainly have risen to prominence in no time, soaring to great heights!
But alas, life holds no "if."
Elsewhere.
Luo Cheng walked alone along the street, heading toward the central Lingyun Pavilion.
"Hmm? Killing intent..."
As he strolled, Luo Cheng suddenly sensed an inexplicable chill, his intuition sharpening.
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven... So many!"
Frowning slightly, Luo Cheng counted.
Apart from two disciples from the Fierce Cloud Sect, he also noticed five unknown individuals trailing behind him.
These people were all Martial Artists at the Tongxuan Realm, their faint, intermittent killing intent betraying their hostility.
Shaking his head, Luo Cheng chose to ignore them.
Where there are people, there are disputes. Linjiang City harbored many rogues who targeted solitary sect disciples for robbery.
Given the commotion he had caused earlier, it was no surprise he had attracted attention.
As long as they were within the city, these people wouldn’t dare act recklessly.
Soon, a colossal building over a thousand meters wide and tall appeared before Luo Cheng.
The structure had four entrances, with crowds converging from all directions like rivers flowing into the sea. Among them, many sect disciples dressed in luxurious attire stood out.
Due to the throng of people, numerous guards stood watch at each entrance, organizing the masses into groups for entry.
"So many..."
Looking at the lengthy queues, Luo Cheng frowned slightly, pondering for a moment before walking forward.
At the entrance, twenty to thirty guards stood in two orderly rows, all exuding vigor and strength. Their temples were bulging, and the lowest among them was at the Transcendence Realm, First Layer!
Of course, their cultivation levels were secondary. What truly caught the eye were the emblems on their chests!
It was a golden pavilion soaring above the clouds, resplendent and majestic—a symbol of the Lingyun Pavilion!
Luo Cheng recalled reading about the Lingyun Pavilion in the Xuanyuan Record.
Originating from the Central Continent, its influence spanned all Five Continents. Its wealth was immeasurable, and its power was described in the Xuanyuan Record with just two words: "Unknown!" A testament to its mystery and might!
"Those with a cultivation level at the Awakening Vein Realm may enter directly! Others must line up. We allow a hundred people in every ten breaths. Please follow the rules. If anyone dares to sneak in—ask my spear first!"
The Guard Captain’s thunderous voice echoed across the square, commanding attention. His fierce tiger-like gaze swept across the crowd.
Under his watch, no matter if they were disciples of the Three Great Sects or scions of powerful clans, everyone obediently queued up without daring to cause trouble.
A Tongxuan Realm, Third Layer Martial Artist might not be taken seriously by these people.
But no one dared to provoke the Lingyun Pavilion.
At this moment, Luo Cheng approached the front of the queue.
"Didn’t you hear what I said? If you’re not at the Awakening Vein Realm, get in line!"
The Guard Captain’s sharp eyes immediately identified Luo Cheng as being at the Tongxuan Realm, First Layer. His expression turned cold as he barked out.
This sudden scolding instantly drew the attention of numerous onlookers, many of whom wore amused expressions, eager to see a spectacle unfold.
Previously, there had been people who tried sneaking in, only to be beaten into a pulp and thrown out like stray dogs.
Luo Cheng remained indifferent to the crowd’s stares. He quietly retrieved the Lingxiao Jade Token.
"Oh?"
The Guard Captain, about to berate him further, froze upon seeing the Jade Token. His expression immediately changed to one of respect as he stepped aside.
"So, you’re an esteemed guest of the Lingyun Pavilion. Please, sir, go right in!"
Luo Cheng nodded, though inwardly he marveled. He hadn’t expected the Jade Token that Luo Yao had given him to hold such immense prestige, granting him treatment on par with that of an Awakening Vein Realm expert.
As Luo Cheng entered the grand hall, those who had been anticipating a show were left dumbfounded.
Someone couldn’t help but grumble, "He’s just at the Tongxuan Realm, First Layer! Why is he allowed in?!"
"Silence! Who are you to question his status?!"
The Guard Captain’s stern rebuke silenced all dissenters.
Watching Luo Cheng’s departing figure, even the Guard Captain furrowed his brows.
He had seen countless people in his lifetime and prided himself on his keen judgment. This young man, although emanating an extraordinary aura, lacked the air of nobility typical of those born into prestigious families. His cultivation was also unremarkable. Yet, he possessed a Lingxiao Jade Token!
It was well known that in the entire Great Yue Dynasty, those who held a Lingxiao Jade Token were exceptionally rare!
These token holders were either leaders of major powers or renowned prodigies with illustrious reputations—figures of significant stature.
By contrast, this young man seemed entirely ordinary and unknown.
Shaking his head, the Guard Captain dismissed his speculations. Possessing a Lingxiao Jade Token, regardless of appearances, was proof enough of the youth’s exceptional background.
As Luo Cheng made his way into the hall, several shadows emerged from a side street.
Their eyes were fierce, and faint traces of killing intent radiated from them—clearly hardened killers who lived on the edge of their blades.
"Boss, he’s entered the Lingyun Pavilion. Is it him?"
Seeing Luo Cheng walk into the pavilion, the group turned toward a middle-aged man in battle attire at their center.
The man wore a bamboo hat, with a long blade at his waist and a hideous scar running from his forehead to the corner of his mouth, making him look particularly menacing. He produced a portrait and scrutinized it for a moment, then sneered.
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The portrait clearly depicted none other than Luo Cheng himself!
Rolling up the image, the scar-faced man let out a sinister laugh.
"Heh, normally killing a Tongxuan Realm, First Layer Martial Artist only earns us a few million taels. This time, the bounty is twenty million taels! I wonder what this kid did to offend someone so badly they’d pay such a price to have him killed!"
With a cold smile, the scar-faced man continued, "This is a godsend job. You all cover the four exits—don’t lose track of him! Kill him, and I’ll take eighty percent of the reward. The remaining twenty is yours. Any objections?"
"How could we object? Without you, boss, we wouldn’t have gotten such a lucrative gig."
"Exactly."
The others quickly flattered him with ingratiating smiles.
"Good. Get moving!"
The scar-faced man waved them off.
