Chapter 842: Revised: 458 Celestial Human Visits the Mountain_2
Chapter 842: Revised: Chapter 458 Celestial Human Visits the Mountain_2
Looking at the study that had regained its tranquility, Ji Xuanming shook his head slightly, feeling a bit sentimental. Although Yan Hong was not born of the same mother as him, Yan Hong’s mother was a sister to his own mother, so Yan Hong had been close to him since childhood as if they were biological siblings. When he broke away from Ji Xuanfei and went to govern Donglin Dao, Yan Hong accompanied him to Donglin.
Yan Hong had met Chen Mu in the Outer Sea, and he was well aware of the details. Although they didn’t form a strong friendship, they did connect on some level. If Chen Mu ever came to Donglin, it would be appropriate for Yan Hong to host him.
It’s a bit of a pity, though.
He noticed that while Yan Hong recounted events in the Outer Sea, he expressed great admiration for Chen Mu. If Yan Hong’s abilities were a bit stronger and his relationship with Chen Mu deeper, perhaps he could try to match them together. His sister had been devoted to Martial Arts since childhood, and a martial arts prodigy like Chen Mu was exactly the kind of person Yan Hong admired.
…
The news of Chen Mu’s return to Da Xuan elicited various reactions from the kings. However, it brought waves of unrest to the world that had been relatively stable for half a year.
Amid everyone’s maneuvers, a middle-aged man dressed in commoner’s clothes, with a calm demeanor and slightly weary eyes, appeared outside the gates of Seven Profound Sect.
“Who goes there?!”
Yu Cheng, the protector guarding the gates of Seven Profound Sect, changed his expression slightly, his eyes filled with vigilance.
His tone was respectful rather than demanding because the middle-aged man before him seemed to appear out of thin air, which indicated a Martial Arts Realm far beyond his own. At least he was a Marrow-Cleansing Grandmaster or perhaps even a Blood Exchange expert!
Facing such a person, even without knowing his background, Yu Cheng felt a deep respect and quickly sent a message to the sect’s inner gate while inquiring.
The middle-aged man, clothed in plain garments, looked like an ordinary farmer with no apparent aura of authority. He naturally responded to Yu Cheng’s inquiry: “Please inform them that Yuan Changbo has come to visit.”
Yuan Changbo?
Yu Cheng was momentarily stunned, then quickly realized something, his body shook, his pupils contracted, and a look of shock appeared in his eyes.
The name Yuan Changbo might be unfamiliar to the common people, but as a protector of Seven Profound Sect, he was well aware of many things in Cold North, including the name ‘Changbo.’ The surname was Yuan, and Changbo was his courtesy name, but nowadays, few in Cold North would address him by this name; he was known by his title — King of North Garrison!
King of North Garrison Yuan Hong,
Courtesy name Changbo!
Before he inherited the title of king, people respected him with this courtesy name. After he became king, no one used the name anymore. Yu Cheng knew this from his intelligence on Yuan Hong.
The plain-clothed, commoner-like middle-aged man before him was indeed the ruler of Cold North Eleven Northern States, King of North Garrison, Yuan Hong!
Though shocked and incredulous,
Yu Cheng knew that it was impossible for someone to have the same name and realm and dare to impersonate Yuan Hong; the real King of North Garrison had indeed come in commoner’s clothes!
“Greetings, Your Highness.”
Yu Cheng dared not be disrespectful and immediately bowed respectfully to Yuan Hong, saying, “I will inform them immediately.”
Not discussing King of North Garrison’s identity, just Yuan Hong’s martial arts as one of the only two Celestial Masters in Cold North, was enough to warrant respect. Yet inviting Yuan Hong in against the Seven Profound Sect’s laws could disturb the Qiankun Lock Dragon Formation.
Leaving Yuan Hong waiting at the gate was also not an option, as it would be disrespectful to leave such a distinguished guest outside, something no sect could afford to do.
However,
While Yu Cheng deliberated hard on the matter, an elderly voice rang out, “Your Highness’s presence graces us. Excuse my failure to greet you properly.”
Yu Cheng turned around suddenly to see an elder figure in robes appearing on the mountain path. It was Seven Profound Sect’s Supreme Elder, Yin Heng!
At this moment,
Yin Heng was slightly surprised by King of North Garrison’s arrival, but upon reflection, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.
He had been away, leaving sect affairs to Qin Mengjun. Upon hearing about Chen Mu’s return from the Outer Sea two days ago, he immediately returned to the sect and witnessed Yuan Hong’s arrival.
“It’s been many years. Elder Yin’s demeanor remains as elegant as ever.”
Yuan Hong looked at Yin Heng and said with a hint of nostalgia.
Yin Heng was significantly older and had achieved fame long before Yuan Hong. When Yin Heng entered the Grandmaster Realm, Yuan Hong was still a young man. When Yin Heng reached the Blood Exchange Realm, Yuan Hong had just entered the Marrow Cleansing Realm and was still regarded as Yin Heng’s junior.
They had encountered each other many times in the Martial World but never had significant conflicts, which was one reason the sect and North Garrison Government got along peacefully before Chen Mu’s rise.
After Yuan Hong entered the Blood Exchange Realm and inherited the title of King, they hadn’t seen each other.
Yin Heng sighed, “When I roamed the Martial World, I saw that Your Highness had an extraordinary talent. Sure enough, you soared high, progressing smoothly through Marrow Cleansing and Blood Exchange to reach the Celestial Human level. In contrast, my talent is modest, and I’ve been stuck for years. This hurdle to the Celestial Human level may be insurmountable for me.”
Yuan Hong smiled and shook his head. “In terms of martial talent, I’m not among the top in this world. Of my heirs, none have proven outstanding, unlike Elder Yin, who has trained an exceptional disciple and a peerless hero.”
Hearing this, Yin Heng smiled, his eyes showing a trace of gratification.
At his current level, apart from his Martial Arts Realm, sect inheritance was his main concern. Qin Mengjun, having reached the Blood Exchange Realm and continuing the sect’s tradition, and Chen Mu, rising remarkably to become possibly the closest to invincible, indeed brought him satisfaction.
“Future generations have their destinies beyond our control.”
Yin Heng smiled and saluted, inviting, “Your Highness, please.”
Then,
he lightly tapped the Earth’s Veins of the Qiankun Lock Dragon Formation, inviting Yuan Hong to the sect.
With a calm expression, Yuan Hong followed, walking alongside Yin Heng up the mountain path of Seven Profound Sect, and soon vanished from sight.
Yu Cheng and several stewards were left behind, sweat emerging on their foreheads. After exchanging glances, they each breathed a sigh of relief. Despite the sect’s recent changes with Chen Mu’s return to prominence, they were mere protectors and stewards, not Chen Mu himself.
Facing a Celestial Master up close, no matter their experiences, they couldn’t help feeling tense.
…
Meanwhile, as Yin Heng led Yuan Hong into the mountain,
in the forbidden land of Seven Profound Sect, amidst the Purple Bamboo Forest on Spirit Profound Peak, Chen Mu, training Chen Yue in martial arts, simultaneously looked up, gazing beyond the sect’s mountain path, his eyes flashing with a strange light.
“Yuan Hong?”
Qin Mengjun was surprised.
She had sensed Yuan Hong’s presence and, as the one in charge of the formation, immediately identified him through the Qiankun Lock Dragon Formation.
“A Celestial Master, but not the Heavenly Blade. Could it be…”
Although Chen Mu had never met Yuan Hong or sensed his presence, holding Chen Yao in his arms, his eyes twinkled as he guessed the visitor’s identity.
If it truly was the King of North Garrison, this visit was undoubtedly meant for him.
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