The Dongfang Clan's Recruitment: Going to See the Clan Head
Ximen Chuan shamelessly followed Chen Ning and his group into the city.
Along the way.
He was the one who kept babbling on and on.
"Gentlemen, there's no need for you to be so reserved in the Star King Domain. My Ximen Aristocratic Clan carries some weight in the Star King Domain, and even in this Ding-Seeking City, we have some influence."
Certainly.
He was mainly speaking to the women in the group.
Unfortunately.
Hua Luo was naturally naive and never gave him a second glance.
Nalan Yao chimed in intermittently.
However, Chen Ning knew that Nalan Yao didn't take this young master Ximen seriously at all.
At last.
Only the naive Huang Yuehua developed some admiration for him.
After all.
Huang Yuehua came from the Cangxuan Domain.
My first time in the Star King Domain was always a time of great caution.
The appearance of a young master from a top-tier Aristocratic Clan made her feel extremely honored.
Especially Ximen Chuan's strength.
It's actually quite strong.
He has already reached the Late-Stage Saint.
"Young Master Ximen, aren't you from the Ximen Aristocratic Clan? Why are you here to participate in the Dongfang family's recruitment?"
Chen Ning asked curiously.
Ximen Chuan laughed and said, "I'm here more to show my support. As for the competition between young cultivators, there's no need for that."
"I see."
Chen Ning nodded.
At this moment.
Ximen Chuan then asked, "You must be here to participate in this competition, right? Star Soul Liquid is so precious, the competition is exceptionally fierce."
"With your illustrious background and formidable strength, Young Master naturally wouldn't care about this contest, but Yuehua desperately wants to obtain the Star Soul Essence to enhance her cultivation level."
"You want it?"
Ximen Chuan laughed, "Since you want it, then this young master will stretch his muscles a bit this time, win a ranking, and then present the Star Soul Essence to Miss Yuehua."
"Thank you so much, young master!" Huang Yuehua said excitedly.
Although Chen Ning had said something similar before, Chen Ning was only at the Saint Realm Early Stage. This time, however, all the young geniuses of the Star King Domain and even the entire continent had gathered together.
How could a Saint Realm Early Stage possibly have the chance to seize the Star Soul Essence?
Although Chen Ning was able to defeat Xu Yin, who Saint Realm Middle Stage, it was still far too limited.
"It's nothing. Miss Yuehua is very talented, and her cultivation is even stronger than this Brother Chen's. Being able to do something so insignificant for Miss Yuehua is just a small token of my appreciation."
Huang Yuehua's fair face flushed red from the comments.
I forgot to remind him that Chen Ning's actual strength was greater than his own.
To be treated this way by a young master from such a top-tier Aristocratic Clan was indeed quite flattering.
Huang Yuehua has always admired the strong.
Chen Ning once amazed everyone in the Absolute Void Mountain Range, and she also harbored some admiration for him.
However, in front of Ximen Chuan at this moment, Chen Ning was Lower Vehicle in both background and strength.
Ximen Chuan then looked at Nalan Yao and Hua Luo, and asked, "Are you two also interested in Star Soul Essence? I can offer it to you two ladies."
Hua Luo walked on blankly, without any reaction.
Nalan Yao smiled and said, "I appreciate your kindness, young master, but my husband will retrieve the Star Soul Essence for me, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself."
Chen Ning couldn't help but glance at Nalan Yao.
That vixen, really, she's just making herself the target of hatred again.
Originally, all that was left for Young Master Ximen was to show off.
They had to bring it upon themselves.
Really.
Upon hearing this, Ximen Chuan, though well-concealed, still wore a disdainful smile and said, "Your husband is only at the Saint Realm Early Stage. While that's quite impressive in ordinary regions, it will be difficult for him to stand out among so many prodigies this time."
Chen Ning laughed and said, "Of course! Young Master Ximen is still the most unparalleled. We'll see how Young Master Ximen shines!"
Ximen Chuan nodded.
However, he secretly looked down on Chen Ning.
To be looked down upon in front of one's own woman, and to have absolutely no backbone—this kind of person is simply not worthy of one's attention.
In that case...
Those two stunning beauties beside him, maybe we can really steal them away!
Ximen Chuan suppressed his joy.
The group continued on their way.
Soon, they arrived at a vast square.
At this time.
A large number of young cultivators have already arrived here.
Among them were also many Late-Stage Saints of their sagehood.
After all.
The entire Nebula Continent is densely populated, so it's perfectly normal for brilliant new stars to emerge in various places.
The contest is about to begin.
The rules for recruiting new members to the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan this time are very simple and straightforward.
Brawl!
The ten people remaining in the plaza can join the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan and obtain the Star Soul Essence!
Numerous prodigies fought in a plaza.
It tests not only physical strength, but also one's ability to conduct oneself.
The martial arts world is not just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions.
If ten people survive, it means that some can join forces. Will it be a powerful alliance? Or a siege against the strongest? It's all a contest of wits.
The Dongfang Aristocratic Clan wants more than just the strongest cultivation level.
There also needs to be strong individuals who can survive the battles among many young cultivators.
Ximen Chuan laughed loudly and entered the area of the fighting square.
Many people recognized him upon seeing him.
"Isn't this the young master of the Ximen Aristocratic Clan? He's actually here to fight us too!"
Should we make a move against him?
"Have you lost your mind? Don't end up offending the Ximen Aristocratic Clan instead of even getting into the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan; otherwise, you might as well give up on your life in the Star King Domain."
Ximen Chuan entered the room.
Almost no one dared to challenge him.
He glanced triumphantly at Chen Ning and the others, while Huang Yuehua lightly touched the ground with her toes and flew into the arena, landing gently beside Ximen Chuan.
"Miss Yuehua, if you stay with me, no one can harm you, and you will naturally be assured of victory."
At this moment, Ximen Chuan was fully enjoying the exhilaration that his status and power brought him.
Huang Yuehua was also very pleased.
She couldn't help but look at Chen Ning and ask, "Aren't you going to join the competition? With Young Master Ximen here, we're sure to be among the final ten."
No, thank you.
Chen Ning shook his head and smiled.
He wasn't there to compete for the Star Soul Essence; he was there to directly enter the gates of the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan and retrieve the Star Soul Cauldron.
Naturally, they wouldn't participate in such a competition.
Chen Ning had previously mentioned giving Huang Yuehua a few drops of Star Soul Essence, intending to do so after obtaining the Star Soul Cauldron, making it easier to give it to her.
They saw that Chen Ning was unwilling to enter.
Huang Yuehua was slightly taken aback, but Ximen Chuan sneered, "Since you don't dare to enter the arena to compete, then forget it. I'll reward you with a drop once I get the Star Soul Essence."
Chen Ning smiled slightly, not taking it to heart.
The Old Man Yang bowed and said, "Chief, I will take you to see the head of the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan right away."
Thank you for your help.
Chen Ning nodded.
Then he and the Old Man Yang headed straight in a certain direction.
It was a vast palace complex.
In the Star King Domain, the Dongfang Aristocratic Clan is like an emperor, so their architecture is naturally magnificent and grand.
"Stop!"
A guard at the palace gate sized up Old Man Yang and Chen Ning and spoke up to stop them.
Old Man Yang was very polite to everyone, and with impeccable manners, he cupped his hands and said, "Please inform Patriarch Dongfang that Yang Yongnian is coming to see you."