Recruitment, a choice?

"Th-that... that's the Sword Sect's and Misty Rain Pavilion's massive ships!" The three family heads' eyes widened, their pupils contracting sharply.

"The Sword Sect and Misty Rain Pavilion actually came together. Could it be for that young man?!"

Their expressions changed wildly, their faces filled with terror, their hearts nearly leaping into their throats.

"Hiss... two of the Immortal Domain's superpowers actually descended at the same time, bringing so many experts with them. Could these two powers be the ones backing this young man?!"

Everyone buzzed with discussion, staring in terror at the enormous ships in the distance as they gradually

drew closer.

Di Chen looked into the distance, his brows furrowing.

"Are they enemies or friends?" Li Xinghe watched the two ships bearing down on them, a trace of wariness flashing through his eyes.

Ten people stood in the air. Their leader wore black robes and had an ordinary face, yet gave an unfathomable impression. His eyes were calm and unruffled, as though he had seen through all the myriad sights of the mortal world.

"The Sword Sect's sect master, Jian Wuya!"

Li Xinghe's expression changed the moment he recognized the newcomer. Invincible among his peers, Jian Wuya had long since reached Half-Emperor. Li Xinghe had no chance of victory against him.

Aside from Jian Wuya, four of those behind him were seventh-layer Quasi-Emperors, three were eighth-layer Quasi-Emperors, and the last two were actually peak Quasi-Emperors! Was this the grandeur of a superpower? Such a lineup could sweep through the entire Heavenly Moon Dao Domain. Of course, this was not the Sword Sect's true trump card. The three family heads exchanged glances, each seeing the fear in the others' eyes.

"Sect Master! I'm here." Zhang Yu finally reacted and hurried over to Jian Wuya, recounting the entire incident in

detail.

Jian Wuya then stared at Di Chen as though looking at a peerless treasure, his eyes filled with burning desire and greed.

"Hahaha... good! Good! Good! Truly, I'd worn through iron shoes searching in vain, only to find it without the slightest effort!" Jian Wuya laughed heartily.

Being stared at like that made goosebumps rise all over Di Chen. This Sword Sect master isn't gay, is he?!

"Jian Wuya! Just because you've taken a fancy to this young brother doesn't mean he's willing to follow you!" A slightly teasing voice came from the other massive ship.

Everyone looked up to see a woman approaching through the air. She wore a purple dress, her features were beautiful, and the slightly upturned corners of her eyes held a touch of allure. She carried an air of stately elegance and imperial bearing. Golden lotuses bloomed behind her, magnificent and exquisite. Like a celestial maiden from the Nine Heavens, she made people want to kneel in worship. An old woman followed beside her, his back hunched as he leaned on a cane.

Although this elderly person looked frail, she gave an unfathomable impression. The light of wisdom shone in those cloudy eyes, as though they possessed the power to see through everything.

"The Misty Rain Pavilion's pavilion master, Fang Qingya!" Li Xinghe's heart began to pound violently.

"Greetings, Sect Master Jian, Pavilion Master Fang!" Li Xinghe hurriedly bowed respectfully. Although he was also a Half-Emperor, he was far inferior to these two, never mind the powers behind them. Naturally, he dared not slight them.

"Mm!" Jian Wuya and Fang Qingya gave Li Xinghe a cursory glance.

Qingya's gaze then fell on Di Chen. "What a handsome young fellow!" Fang Qingya said with a smile.

"Aunt! Aunt!" Seeing Fang Qingya, Zi Yan excitedly threw herself toward her.

"Good child!" Qingya held Zi Yan and lovingly stroked her head.

Zi Yan looked at Di Chen with admiration written all over her face.

"Young brother!"

"Would you be willing to join our Misty Rain Pavilion? As pavilion master, I guarantee that your future will be smooth sailing.

"And there will be even more cultivation resources!" Fang Qingya

extended an olive branch. She wanted to recruit Di Chen because Zi Yan had told her that the potential he had displayed was truly immense. Once recruited into the Misty Rain Pavilion, his future accomplishments would be limitless. That was why she had come personally to recruit him.

"Sorry, there's no need."

Di Chen refused indifferently. He had no wish to be subject to any power's control. Besides, could the Misty Rain Pavilion compare to the forbidden zone?

A look of disappointment appeared on Fang Qingya's face at Di Chen's words. Everyone around them sucked in a breath of cold air. This brat truly had gall enough to fill the heavens, daring to refuse even the Misty Rain Pavilion.

Li Xinghe, however, breathed a sigh of relief.

The others gloated even more, inwardly cursing Di Chen for failing to appreciate the favor.

"Hehe, Fang Qingya! This young brother doesn't think much of the Misty Rain Pavilion. You should just leave." Sword Sect Master Jian Wuya shook his head, looking as though he was enjoying the show.

"Hmph! There's never been anything I've set my sights on that I couldn't get!" Anger appeared on Fang Qingya's face. She was the mighty pavilion master of the Misty Rain Pavilion, one of the very highest existences in the Immortal Domain.

Yet today, a mere greenhorn had actually rejected her. It infuriated her.

"Hehe!" Di Chen smiled faintly without speaking.

Fang Qingya seemed to have been enraged. A vicious glint flashed through her eyes as she stared straight at Di Chen. "Brat! Don't think the Quasi-Emperor beside you can protect you. No one can stop the Misty Rain Pavilion from killing someone it wants dead!"

"Aunt! What are you doing?!" Zi Yan cried anxiously.

"Wake up, Pavilion Master!" The old woman's expression shifted slightly as she barked coldly.

Only then did Fang Qingya regain her clarity. Embarrassment appeared on her face. She had nearly succumbed to her inner demons just now, nearly having her mind clouded.

"Young brother, think this through carefully. Our Misty Rain Pavilion is one of the greatest superpowers in the Immortal Domain!"

"If you join our Misty Rain Pavilion, you'll become someone we focus our resources on nurturing!" the old woman continued to persuade him. Fang Qingya, however, said nothing more, afraid of being affected again.

"No need!" Di Chen still shook his head.

This time, the old woman and Fang Qingya fell completely silent.

"Hehe! Young brother, forget about them. The Misty Rain Pavilion is just a bunch of merchants. Join us, and tell us whatever you want!" Jian Wuya spoke with a beaming smile, his gaze growing ever more fervent as he looked at Di Chen.

Di Chen gave Jian Wuya an indifferent glance. What's this old geezer plotting now?

"No need! I'm not interested." Di Chen shook his head and walked straight toward Li Yunxiao.

Di Chen's actions once again left everyone dumbfounded. This fellow was truly badass, rejecting invitations from both the Sword Sect's sect master and the Misty Rain Pavilion's pavilion master.

Jian Wuya and Fang Qingya froze.

In all these years, this was the first time they had encountered a young person who dared refuse their invitations.

"Young Master! You could try accepting the Sword Sect's offer. Rumor has it that the Sword Sect has a Sword Stele that offers tremendous benefits for the sword Dao," Elder Wang reminded him from beside him.

Di Chen stopped and turned to Jian Wuya. "Does the Sword Sect have a Sword Stele?"

Seeing Di Chen look his way, Jian Wuya immediately smiled.

"The Sword Stele is the Sword Sect's sacred treasure. As long as you comprehend its mysteries, you can reap tremendous rewards," Jian Wuya said with a beaming smile.

"In that case, let me deal with these trivial matters here first. We'll go take a look afterward," Di Chen said indifferently. He also wanted to see just what was so miraculous about that Sword Stele.

"Hahaha, how straightforward, young brother! Need help? I'll wipe them out with one strike of my sword." Jian Wuya pointed at Li Xinghe and the others as he spoke. An overwhelmingly domineering burst of Sword Qi erupted instantly, battering everyone's souls and turning their faces pale.

"No need. I can handle it!" With that, Di Chen walked toward Li Yunxiao again. From beginning to end, Di Chen's target had always been Li Yunxiao. Anyone who stood in his way would be killed without mercy!

Tap... tap... tap! With every step Di Chen took, his killing intent thickened, and everyone felt the oppressive weight of death.

Sweat streamed down Li Xinghe's forehead. He could only watch helplessly as Di Chen walked over. With these two big shots here, he did not dare stop him at all.

Di Chen walked slowly up to Li Yunxiao, his lips set in an indifferent expression. "I told you, you would die!"

Di Chen's calm voice rang out.

"No! Don't kill me, I'm begging you. I was wrong, spare me! I really know I was wrong..."

Li Yunxiao was so terrified that he lost control of his bowels and bladder, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing as he begged for mercy.

Bang! Di Chen shattered Li Yunxiao's skull with a palm strike, sending blood splattering everywhere!

Hiss-

An uproar swept through the crowd. Some people could not help retreating several steps, while others gaped in shock. Wasn't this man far too savage?

"You weren't wrong! What's wrong is this world," Di Chen said indifferently.