The Birth of Sword God-Chapter 327 - 290: The Curtain Rises, Such a Bustling Scene (Part 2)
Jiang Zhi stood in the air, looking towards the east, with a slight frown.
"Come out, what’s the point of hiding?" he said coldly.
Cheng Yuyan, dressed like a scholar, slowly emerged from the white clouds.
This Ninth Realm powerhouse, known as the foremost loose cultivator and leader of the loose cultivator organization "Deviation," bore a slightly ingratiating smile.
"Elder Jiang, I was afraid you wouldn’t want to see me," he said.
"It’s been a while, and you are still as dashing as ever."
Jiang Zhi glanced at him coldly and said, "Not too long, right? Last time, when I returned to the Sect with Chu Huaixu from the Origin Spirit Realm, weren’t you watching from afar?"
"Ahem." Cheng Yuyan cleared his throat and smiled wryly, "On one side it’s you, Elder, and on the other, it’s people under my command. I had no choice but to stand by.
"Moreover, I knew in my heart that these ignorant ones are no match for you." He continued to flatter with a few remarks.
But all he got in return was a cold snort from Jiang Zhi.
Cheng the Scholar seemed unfazed by the attitude.
He shook the folding fan in his hand and walked a few steps through the air, arriving beside Jiang Zhi.
He asked with concern, "Elder Jiang, may I ask... how is my master doing lately?"
"Don’t try to get close; my senior brother does not acknowledge you as a disciple."
He glanced at Cheng Yuyan and said, "You wish to become his disciple yet refuse to join our Daoist Sect; such convenience does not exist in the world!"
"But even so, the master has taught me diligently for half a year. He may not recognize me as a disciple, but I always consider him my master in my heart," Cheng Yuyan replied earnestly.
"And it’s just speaking privately like this; if there were outsiders, I certainly wouldn’t dare to call myself Zhong Ming’s disciple," Cheng the Scholar added.
Hearing him speak of this, especially concerning his most respected fifth senior, Jiang Zhi’s expression softened slightly, saying, "Fifth Senior is better than he was a few years ago."
"Is that true!" Cheng Yuyan immediately beamed, his tone lifting a few notches.
The Daoist Junior Martial Uncle nodded slowly.
"Has the Daoist Sect found a cure?" he immediately inquired.
Jiang Zhi said, "This is something you don’t need to know."
But this answer was essentially an admission, though he did not intend to explain further.
"This is wonderful news, truly wonderful, this, this..." Cheng Yuyan expressed intense excitement and joy.
But Jiang Zhi was not willing to continue the topic and said, "Speak, why are you waiting for me here."
"Because the place I am heading with Elder Jiang and others is the same, so I dare to ask, may we travel together?"
"You’re heading to the Imperial Capital of Moon Country?"
"Indeed, I am originally from Moon Country. This competition is highly valued by His Majesty, and the Cultivation Hall has sent me an invitation to attend," Cheng Yuyan answered.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi coldly laughed again, saying, "You’re going, and the Sword Venerable is going too."
"I estimate quite a few so-called important figures will be present."
"This competition is indeed bustling." The Daoist Junior Martial Uncle squinted his eyes.
"As far as I know, the one from Luotian Valley will also go," Cheng Yuyan said.
"Tsk, as far as I know, Huang Boyao hasn’t left the valley in years, right?" Jiang Zhi said casually, "Is the one from Spring and Autumn Mountain coming?"
"That.... Yuyan does not know," he replied with a smile.
This Third Realm East and West Continent Competition has attracted so many powerhouses possessing the Power of Origin to gather in the Imperial Capital of Moon Country!
This kind of grand occasion is unprecedented.
Clearly, with the impending great calamity of heaven and earth and the Daoist Sect not concealing part of the Daoist Ancestor’s Proverbs, these important figures have become more focused on the Origin Spirit Realm and naturally pay more attention to the competition.
Jiang Zhi glanced at Cheng Yuyan, waved his hand, and said, "You go by yourself, and don’t meddle in the affairs of my Daoist Sect."
This clearly indicated his unwillingness to travel together.
However, the other party said, "Elder Jiang, don’t be so quick to refuse. To show sincerity in traveling together, I can inform you of a secret matter."
"I don’t want to hear it." Jiang Zhi still refused.
He had previously expressed to Chu Huaixu that his evaluation of this person was: Cheng Yuyan, most skilled at manipulating hearts.
In the past, when he was a young lad, Jiang Zhi only thought this kid had some clever tricks.
But as his strength grew, to the point where he now stands at the pinnacle of the Profound Yellow Realm, everything has changed.
Any trace of Cheng Yuyan’s "trickery" now brings extremely frightening consequences!
Indeed, the next moment....
"Elder Jiang, are you truly not interested? This matter concerns the Profound Yellow Leader of your Daoist Sect," Cheng Yuyan said with a smile.
This Daoist Junior Martial Uncle was about to leave when his body instantly halted.
"Speak," he said, using a commanding tone.
"Elder Jiang, I can tell you explicitly that the one who previously used the Curse Killing Technique on Chu Huaixu was Elder Ming."
"Ming Xuanji?" Jiang Zhi’s expression was a mix of sarcasm and seriousness, his eyes showing a hint of murderous intent as he said, "I could have guessed it was him even without you telling me, how did you know?"
"Because at that time, I was there," Cheng Yuyan replied.
This immediately altered the aura of this Daoist Junior Martial Uncle.
An endless sense of killing intent and slight ferocity began spreading from him to the surroundings.
It was clear the answer made him extremely displeased.
But soon, the aura Jiang Zhi exuded dissipated instantly.
He turned to look at Cheng Yuyan, a hint of a smile appearing on his face.
This Daoist Junior Martial Uncle, who loves to act wise and in control, has nothing in common with the phrase "Unparalleled Wisdom."
