Accepting Spirit Artifacts and Gathering Information

The three Heaven-Praying Hall Masters were about to continue their journey.

But then they bumped into someone who looked quite familiar.

Take a closer look.

I was immediately startled.

How did this ferocious demon suddenly appear before them?

"Chen, Sect Leader Chen, how have you been..."

The Heaven-Praying Hall Master was the first to greet everyone.

The smile on her face seemed capable of melting even the coldest winter snow.

The Poison Venerable dared to guarantee that he had never seen the Palace Master smile so brightly before.

He never smiled like that, not even when he took his fourteenth concubine.

"What brings the Heaven-Praying Hall Master to my Spirit Province?"

Chen Ning sized up the three of them, "They even brought along the Poison Venerable Mei..."

"Sect Leader Chen is as vigorous and powerful as ever, his spirit undiminished!"

"Sect Leader Chen is a handsome man, truly the most handsome man in the Nine Provinces!"

The two exchanged a smile and then spoke in turn.

"That can't be right. I remember you guys used to be really arrogant, didn't you, Poison Venerable?"

Chen Ning asked this unexpectedly.

This caused the renowned Poison Venerable, a Martial Venerable, to stumble and fall to the ground.

"No... I wouldn't dare. I was foolish in the past, living a foolish life for two hundred years. I have offended Sect Leader Chen in many ways. Please forgive me!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning...

Then he looked at Venerable Mei.

Before Chen Ning could speak, Venerable Mei bowed and said, "Sect Leader Chen, please forgive the previous misunderstanding."

Judging from their demeanor, these two people don't seem to be here to cause trouble.

Then.

Chen Ning then looked at the Heaven-Praying Hall Master.

This Heaven-Praying Hall Master was, after all, a powerful expert at the Heavenly Martial Realm, and naturally not as weak as the Poison Venerable and the other two.

Sweat beaded on his forehead as he whispered, "Sect Leader Chen, I've missed you dearly these past few days. I've also heard that you, Sect Leader Chen, led the Dragon-Seeking Sect to destroy the True Martial Saint Sect. I'm truly happy for us forces that are ranked at the bottom."

"Who's talking to you or us? I don't have much time to waste. Heaven-Praying Hall Master, what brings you to Spirit Province? If you're trying to take advantage of my vulnerability while I 'Dragon-Seeking Sect, I'm ready to oblige!"

"No, no!"

The Heaven-Praying Hall Master was in his throat.

How could this have led to such a misunderstanding?

So he quickly explained, "The bravery of the Dragon-Seeking Sect is known Nine Provinces. I've been thinking about it, and I've been losing sleep over past conflicts with the Dragon-Seeking Sect. I feel ashamed that Sect Leader Chen cares so much for the common people, while my Heaven-Praying Hall has caused trouble!"

The Heaven-Praying Hall Master beat his chest and stamped his feet in shame, saying, "Therefore, I, Long, have decided to come to Spirit Province to personally present several Spirit Artifacts, to bolster the prestige of the Dragon-Seeking Sect and to warn those petty villains that Spirit Province must not invade!"

That concludes the discussion.

Chen Ning then understood.

The Heaven-Praying Hall has chickened out.

It's no wonder the Heaven-Praying Hall Master such a humble attitude.

Other sects might not be begging for mercy like this, but the Heaven-Praying Hall has offended the Dragon-Seeking Sect twice before.

And.

Judging solely from strength and ranking,

The ranking of the Yama Holy Sect is higher than that of the Heaven-Praying Hall.

Even so.

The Heaven-Praying Hall is merely hesitant to act rashly, and will certainly not fear the Yama Holy Sect.

If the Yama Holy Sect is truly determined to attack the Heaven-Praying Hall, it will suffer heavy losses.

And they might not even be able to take it down.

However, the Dragon-Seeking Sect is different; this ferocious god is completely outside the rules.

Although it ranks seventeenth.

Yet they wiped out the True Martial Saint Sect, which was ranked twelfth, without hesitation.

Two Heaven Martial Realm were killed in succession.

It was Sect Leader Chen who did it!

Although everyone in the Nine Provinces is speculating, the means to kill Heaven Martial Realm expert must be limited.

It cannot be abused.

Even so, it's not something the Heaven-Praying Hall can afford to gamble with.

The conversation among the group quickly caused a commotion.

More and more residents of Five Grains City gathered here.

This place was completely surrounded.

"Look! That's Sect Leader Chen from the Dragon-Seeking Sect! I've seen his portrait, and he's exactly the same as the one in the portrait—handsome and elegant!"

"Sect Leader Chen, I kowtow to you!"

"Sect Leader Chen, you are Saint reincarnated, your merits are immeasurable!"

The people of Five Grains City looked respectful.

Many people even knelt down in worship.

Seeing this scene.

Chen Ning was also broad-minded and somewhat sentimental.

After a long while.

Only then did they manage to escape.

The three Heaven-Praying Hall Master followed cautiously.

They had just diverted the attention of the people of Five Grains City from Sect Leader Chen's, but Sect Leader Chen hadn't made a statement.

They had no choice but to follow silently.

The Spirit Artifact in his hand hadn't been given away yet.

I used to be extremely reluctant to give it to people, but now even if I offer it to them, they won't take it.

Things are really different now...

Chen Ning noticed that the three people had been following him.

It was quite amusing.

Turning around, all three of them were startled.

"I will accept the kind offer from the Heaven-Praying Hall," Chen Ning said calmly.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that the other party had finally accepted the prepared Spirit Artifact.

This trip was worthwhile.

This trip was definitely worthwhile!

"Sect Leader Chen, you are a dragon among men, destined to soar to great heights one day. Our Heaven-Praying Hall awaits that day!"

The Heaven-Praying Hall Master clasped his hands in greeting.

Then.

Then, as if remembering something, he carefully spoke up, "Furthermore, I, Long, know a little about the situation in Central Province, and I must inform Sect Leader Chen in advance."

After the Dragon-Seeking Sect destroyed the True Martial Saint Sect.

This will inevitably attract the attention of those beings in Central Province.

Previously, these were just minor skirmishes, nothing to the powers of Central Province.

It's completely unworthy of attention.

However, the destruction of the True Martial Saint Sect signifies the emergence of a force that disrupts the balance.

Powerful enough.

That's how they'll attract the attention of Central Province.

"I humbly request the guidance of the Heaven-Praying Hall Master."

Chen Ning also spoke seriously.

Regarding news from Central Province, established powers like the Heaven-Praying Hall would know more than the Dragon-Seeking Sect.

After all, the Dragon-Seeking Sect has only been around for a thousand years.

He still seemed a bit green.

"I dare not presume to offer my guidance, but if Sect Leader Chen were to set foot in Central Province, he would need to carefully consider his options before choosing a side, lest he rashly select the wrong faction."

"I wonder how much the Heaven-Praying Hall Master Palace knows about the Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor?" Chen Ning for a moment and asked again.

"The Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor..."

The Heaven-Praying Hall Master muttered to himself, then a look of apprehension flashed in his eyes. "This giant of the Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor is somewhat unusual. The cultivators within fight by controlling demonic beasts and spirit creatures as their source of power. Their methods are cunning, and their combat strength is astonishing. Among those of the same realm, they are stronger because of the assistance of demonic creatures. However, they are very mysterious because they do not belong to any sect or lineage, but rather resemble a clan or clan power."

"Palace Master, Sect Leader Chen, I do know a little about this Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor."

The Poison Venerable slowly spoke, "Over the years Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor has searched far and wide across the Nine Provinces for demonic creatures and spirit beasts. Seventy years ago, I was chasing an injured Yin Spring Scorpion, intending to refine its venom. However, I was intercepted halfway by the people of the Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor, who used a secret technique to capture the Yin Spring Scorpion. After taming it, the venomous creature's strength even increased dramatically, rising by a whole level."

The words of the Poison Venerable.

It was like a raging storm.

As everyone knows, it is extremely difficult for spirit beasts to improve their strength.

Most are limited by bloodline.

To break through these limitations, one needs hundreds or even thousands of years of cultivation.

The Heavenly Demon Wonder Manor, however, can use methods to upgrade the level of spirit beasts.

As expected, every single force that made it into the top ten is extraordinary.