This had originally been nothing more than a rumor, but once rumors multiplied, things became different.
Many uninformed people even came to believe it was true. They all thought Yang Chen must have committed some unforgivable offense to have his status frozen by the sect. The only reason he had not been expelled was because of his talent. Were it not for his talent, Yang Chen would have long since been driven from the sect.
Yang Chen now stood with his hands behind his back, paying no heed to the voices around him. To him, it did not matter how others saw him.
After all, with his current level and strength, there was no need for him to lower himself to the level of these Nirvana Stage cultivators.
He had originally intended to return to Seven Swords Pavilion and take a look at his former residence. Yet everywhere he passed, more and more people noticed him, and the discussions rose wave after wave.
Suddenly, a cry of surprise rang out beside his ear.
"Yang Chen, it's you!"
Upon hearing that cry, Yang Chen turned his gaze and saw a familiar face.
"Yu Hualing?" Yang Chen paused, memories surfacing the moment he saw her.
The one calling his name was none other than Yu Hualing, the female cultivator of the Goddess Clan whom he had known in his early years.
Back then, it had been Yu Hualing who arranged for him to enter the Sacred Domain. Afterward, he successfully joined Seven Swords Pavilion, and Yu Hualing had shown affection for him. Unfortunately, Yang Chen's heart had long belonged to another, and he had rejected her.
He had never expected to see her here again.
When Yu Hualing saw Yang Chen, her red lips parted slightly. She could scarcely believe her own