Chapter 790 - 74: Dragon Blood Bodhi
Chapter 790: Chapter 74: Dragon Blood Bodhi
Divine Soul searching is considered extremely impolite in the Flame Dynasty. If one’s power is strong enough, those being searched may not notice, which is fine. But if they do notice, it will definitely cause their displeasure.
While traveling, Lin Chen didn’t want unnecessary trouble.
After Lin Chen boarded the flying ship, another young man soon arrived. Once ten people were gathered, the flying ship slowly took off, leaving Longyuan City and heading towards the Profound Yellow Domain.
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Seven days later.
"Brother Gu, are you heading to the Profound Yellow Domain to visit friends?"
"No."
Confronted by the young man trying to make conversation, Lin Chen shook his head. During these seven days on the flying ship, he had also gathered some information about the origins of the other nine passengers.
Among them, two men and two women were Martial Artists of the Innate First Realm, all children of notable families in Longyuan City. They were traveling together to the Profound Yellow Domain, and the only elder on board, also an Innate First Realm Martial Artist, was accompanied by a male and a female disciple, both not yet Innate but already in the First Grade Realm.
Additionally, there was one man and one woman just like Lin Chen who were traveling solo, but they maintained an aloof demeanor from the start, never conversing with others.
Even for a shared flying ship, those who could afford to sit in it usually had certain backgrounds, and Martial Artists below Innate wouldn’t be willing to spend the cost.
"I find you unfamiliar, Brother Gu, you don’t seem to be from around Longyuan City."
"Yes, just passing through Longyuan City during my travels, planning to explore the Profound Yellow Domain next."
Hearing Lin Chen’s reply, Zhang Fan presumed he was right, this Gu Fei likely came from a first-class sect, but with a modest family background.
If he were from those second-class sects, reaching the Innate at over thirty years old, he certainly wouldn’t be sharing a flying ship with others; the sect would definitely provide a flying mount. But in a first-class sect, even if an Innate Powerhouse of over thirty years old is decent, they’re not the top tier; the sect’s flying mounts are prioritized for higher-ranking disciples and elders.
Considering their family status, their group belonged to a second-class sect, but they were direct descendants, cultivated extensively by the family, to break through to Innate by thirty.
A disciple from a first-class sect with a modest family background, to Zhang Fan, such a person was worth befriending.
"If you’re traveling, Brother Gu, when we reach the Profound Yellow Domain, why not join us? We are visiting Jiuxi City in the Profound Yellow Domain to meet an Innate Second Realm elder, who has been at that realm for twenty years."
Don’t underestimate the gap between Innate First Realm and Second Realm; for most Martial Artists, that single level is a massive difference in both power and status.
"Thank you, Brother Zhang, for your kindness, but I’ve planned my travel route and do not intend to visit Jiuxi City."
Lin Chen smiled as he declined. He himself was already in the Innate Second Realm; visiting an Innate Second Realm Martial Artist to seek guidance was unnecessary.
He was clear on Zhang Fan’s intentions.
Since boarding the flying ship, Zhang Fan had approached him several times, likely thinking highly of his potential and attempting to establish a connection.
When Lin Chen refused, Zhang Fan didn’t insist: "What a pity. If you visit Longyuan City again, Brother Gu, you must be a guest at my Zhang Family."
"Sure, definitely next time."
Lin Chen politely agreed, and Zhang Fan returned to his companions.
"Brother Zhang, you’re courting a cold shoulder with a warm face."
A young man next to Zhang Fan chuckled softly, and Zhang Fan shook his head helplessly: "Brother Gu has a decent nature, probably truly occupied."
"I think he looks down on us. Reaching Innate at over thirty is no big deal. If he lacks further Martial Path resources, even in a first-class sect, he’ll be stuck at this realm for life."
Each level within the Innate Realm requires a terrifying increase in Martial Path resources.
Out of a hundred Innate First Realm Martial Artists, only about ten can break through to the Innate Second Realm. Only those super sects can manage to have seventy percent of a hundred Innate First Realm break through to the Innate Second Realm.
As for the remaining thirty percent who can’t break through, it’s often because they’ve gone past forty by the time they reach Innate First Realm and the cost of further breakthrough is too high. Instead, they’d accumulate sect contribution points to nurture the next generation.
Although Zhang Fan and his companions spoke in soft voices using a small-ranged transmission, Lin Chen’s Divine Soul still perceived it.
Hearing the mocking remarks behind his back, Lin Chen smiled without taking offense. But after a few moments, his eyes suddenly focused, looking towards the silent woman sitting on the left side since boarding the flying ship.
The woman wore a veil, blocking Divine Soul probing, and Lin Chen wasn’t one to pry into others’ secrets. It’s just that at that very moment, the woman in red momentarily tensed up.
So, this woman also noticed something?
Three breaths later.
The flying ship suddenly began to shake.
"What’s going on?"
Zhang Fan and the others had expressions of surprise, and a voice came from below: "The flying ship must land immediately, otherwise you will be seen as an enemy of our Seven Stars Sect and will be shot down."
As the voice resounded, not waiting for Lin Chen and others to respond, those in charge of operating the flying ship hurriedly directed it to descend.
"Everyone, disembark from the flying ship," a voice rang from outside.