"Golden invitation?" Ji Baichuan and the others were taken aback; they had seen similar invitations with Chen An before.
Chen Qingyan handed the Golden invitation to Jiang Ping: "Yours."
Jiang Ping didn't take it, but asked, "Who gave it to me?"
He didn't want it if it was a gift from Jin Ze.
This is a favor, and the other party is on good terms with Chen An. If he accepts it, he might find it difficult to settle accounts with the latter.
"The host of the banquet," Chen Qingyan said, indicating that Jiang Ping was already on the guest list.
"Who? What is the purpose of this banquet?"
Jiang Ping voiced his curiosity.
Many people seemed eager to attend this banquet, yet were unable to go.
"It was organized by a Direct Line of a prominent family in Black River Province, whose surname Murong," Song Yuanshan said solemnly.
He heard Jin Ze say that the Aristocratic Family was ancient and powerful, having survived three dynasties without ever declining, and remained glorious to this day, always being one of the top families in Black River Province.
The Direct Line descendants of this family are all extraordinary.
"That Young Master Murong possesses a Mysterious Scripture and difficult-to-learn martial art, requiring exceptional comprehension. He specially brought it out to invite heroes from all over the world to discuss and exchange ideas with it."
Song Yuanshan continued.
In fact, this was not the first time that the descendants of this Aristocratic Family clan had brought out this Mysterious Scripture. Every so often, the Murong Descendants would take the Mysterious Scripture to various places and invite heroes from all directions to see it.
For example, this time, that Young Master Murong traveled all over the Mountains and Rivers and held many banquets.
"I see."
Jiang Ping understood. Jin Ze had probably already gotten wind of it, which was why he wanted Jiang Ping, a highly perceptive genius, to go along so that he could share any insights Jiang Ping gained.
"Has no one ever successfully mastered that Mysterious Scripture?" Jiang Ping asked again.
"Few can fully understand it, but each time a hero is enlightened, once they make some progress, they are almost invincible in the Same Realm," Song Yuanshan said.
The Mysterious Scripture are very powerful; any part that is mastered will greatly enhance one's strength.
The downside is that it requires a very high level of comprehension; there's a barrier to entry, and even if you achieve enlightenment, it still takes a lot of time to delve deeper.
"Are there no additional conditions for practicing this Mysterious Scripture?"
Jiang Ping inquired, always believing that there is no such thing as a free lunch, especially not an extremely powerful cultivation technique.
"No." Song Yuanshan shook his head.
Jin Ze once said that this extraordinary Mysterious Scripture too difficult to master, and very few people have truly mastered it.
Moreover, the Murong Aristocratic Family has studied this scripture for many years and has reached a very deep level.
They were simply seeking a possibility, hoping that someone could fully reveal the true meaning of the Mysterious Scripture, and perhaps they would come to seek its guidance at that time.
Moreover, this Mysterious Scripture not only difficult to practice, but it also leads to ruin. Several geniuses have fallen into demonic possession after practicing it, thus jeopardizing their futures.
"Here you go." Chen Qingyan placed the invitation in front of Jiang Ping.
Jiang Ping picked up the Golden invitation, pondered for a moment, and then put it into his pocket.
Before reaching the Sixth Grade, he would not encounter Fifth Rank. However, now that he is at the Sixth Grade and has learned the art of concealment, he has nothing to fear from meeting them.
Moreover, this was Golden invitation from the host of the banquet, and it had nothing to do with Jin Ze, so why couldn't he go?
I'd like to see just how difficult that Mysterious Scripture really is.
The following evening, Jiang Ping and Chen Qingyan went to the meeting together.
This is a special Heroes' Banquet, where geniuses from Four Prefectures gather, and all those invited are the most talented.
Under the cover of night, a manor was brightly lit.
Jiang Ping and his companion were stopped despite having the invitation. The Sixth Grade elder guarding the gate said, "I'm sorry, but several times before, people have tried to sneak in with forged invitations, so we have to conduct a thorough investigation."
Jiang Ping was surprised that such a thing could happen. It seemed that this kind of banquet was indeed very attractive, and some people even tried to fake their way in.
"Please, gentlemen." After confirming that the invitations were correct, the old man immediately allowed them to pass.
The banquet was held beside an artificial lake.
By this time, a considerable number of people had already gathered here.
Several teenagers, invited because of their exceptional comprehension, looked around.
They discovered that everyone who came here was a formidable figure, none of them being among the top ten on the Martial Examination Ranking of their respective prefectures, renowned individuals.
"Look, that's the third most Prodigious Woman in Evergreen Prefecture, she's here too!"
"And the fifth and third from Changping Prefecture arrived early."
The youths were in an uproar. The gap between the top ten on the Martial Examination Ranking of each prefecture was huge. The Top Five and top three were at least Half-Step Fifth Rank, and their strength far surpassed that of the rest.
As night deepened, the attendees began to arrive.
"Lin Shen, Martial Examination Ranking of Evergreen Prefecture, and Bai Ji, ranked second in Changping Prefecture."
The boys were astonished to see several of the Rank Two arrive.
This banquet must have been a battle of the gods.
"Look, this is Chen An, one of the top ten in my household. I guess he's just at the threshold of being invited," a young man said, pointing to a young man in black.
"..." Chen An.
"By the way, why aren't we seeing the Number One on the Ranking? I'm really looking forward to seeing them," someone wondered.
However, they were told that the Number One on the Ranking from each prefecture had been invited to the Great Li Imperial City to participate in a special training session.
Some will be admitted to the National Academy in advance, while others will shine during the Martial Examination.
Young Master Murong's first stop was the Imperial City, where he invited the Number One on the Ranking from each prefecture to study the teachings together. It is said that most of the Number One on the Ranking gained something from this experience and may even become stronger.
"It's a pity I didn't get to witness the brilliance of such outstanding individuals," a young man lamented.
Two more people arrived, quite handsome and beautiful, whom I've never seen before.
Jiang Ping and Chen Qingyan arrived together, attracting many gazes and sparking discussions about their identities.
"One of them gave up martial arts for two years, while the other has no future, only better comprehension."
Someone immediately revealed the two's background.
Jiang Ping glanced at it and saw that it was Jin Ze's younger brother who spoke up.
The two remained calm and found seats at the very back of the table.
Those who come here are all incredibly powerful individuals. Although they may have some reputation, they have no standing in front of these people.
Even Chen An sat obediently at the back, which shows who was sitting in the front row.
Jiang Ping had barely sat down when someone came to invite them over. It turned out that Jin Ze had invited them to a gathering.
"I abandoned martial arts for two years," Chen Qingyan said coldly.
"I have no future." Jiang Ping's face fell.
"..." The person who came.
"You're too talkative. You should save them some face here," Jin Ze said to his younger brother from a distance, frowning.
"We already have Brother Anran, what use is this arrogant fellow?" Jin Tao glanced at the genius youth beside him and laughed.
It turned out that during this period, they had not only invited Jiang Ping, but also Chen Qingyan, all seeking the Mysterious Scripture.
Unfortunately, neither of them paid any attention.
Time passed.
Many people came at the invitation, gathering in small groups to chat.
This time, not only was Jiang Ping ignored, but Chen Qingyan was also rarely greeted.
Clearly, this is a gathering of the most outstanding figures from several prefectures, and Chen Qingyan's talent and reputation are completely insignificant here.
Take Jin Ze, for example. This Aristocratic Genius, who ranked in the top ten of the Martial Examination Ranking, had to take the initiative to befriend him instead of being the center of attention.
After everyone had arrived, several distinguished figures emerged from inside the manor.
The leader, with his Jade hairpin tied up with a jade hairpin, had a handsome face and an otherworldly air. He was walking towards them with a smile on his face.
Upon seeing this person, everyone stood up.
Jiang Ping stood up, his mouth greasy.
Since no one struck up a conversation, he could only eat his food.
I must say, these dishes were made by a former royal chef, and they were delicious.