Hearing Bai Jingchuan's news, Ning Wangshu couldn't help showing a hint of surprise. Lin Qingzhu looked at Bai Jingchuan in even greater astonishment.
"If that Refining Soul Old Ancestor and Master Zhishang Chan really do plan to attend the debate on the Dao organized by that Great Grandmaster Ling, then it'll truly be a grand gathering for the Cultivation World!"
Ning Wangshu said with a smile.
"Isn't it?"
Bai Jingchuan replied, then said, "Before your battle with Bei Chen Zhenren, the entire Cultivation World practically agreed that Great Grandmaster Ling, Refining Soul Old Ancestor, and Master Zhishang Chan were the top three figures in the Cultivation World today."
"If they all attend this debate on the Dao, and you go as well, it'll absolutely be the Cultivation World's rarest and most spectacular gathering in a hundred years."
As he spoke, Bai Jingchuan paused, then added, "I heard that Great Grandmaster Ling originally planned to send an invitation to Bei Chen Zhenren too. But ever since Bei Chen Zhenren lost to you, he's vanished without a trace."
"He hasn't challenged Great Grandmaster Ling, Refining Soul Old Ancestor, or the others during this time, nor has he made any statements or sent out any news."
"Right now, no one has any idea where he is..."
Ning Wangshu couldn't help but look enlightened. "So that's why. You haven't mentioned Bei Chen Zhenren at all lately, Patriarch Bai. I was wondering—if he planned to keep challenging people, there should've been news by now."
Bai Jingchuan said, "I'd guess that after his crushing defeat at your hands, Bei Chen Zhenren realized he could no longer sweep through the Cultivation World today, so he lost interest in challenging anyone else."
"After all, even if he really did defeat Great Grandmaster Ling and Refining Soul Old Ancestor,