Within the Void Realm, there is a vast and boundless expanse.
Even after the Sword Pavilion gained a new deputy pavilion master, Su Lianxin still traveled with Chen Xiao.
It wasn't that Su Lianxin travel with Chen Xiao; it was just that Chen Xiao kept pestering her like a leech, impossible to shake off.
If it were someone else, it wouldn't matter.
Both Junior Brother Wang Yan and Junior Sister Qu Youmeng are quiet and perceptive.
But it just so happens to be Chen Xiao.
He talks too much!
Su Lianxin couldn't even understand why someone could talk so much! Even if she ignored him, he could still talk to himself for a long time.
She was naturally quiet, and Chen Xiao's chatter only made her more silent, and she began to feel a little annoyed.
Just as Su Lianxin was pursing her lips and her expression was getting worse, she suddenly paused, looked up sharply, and with a slight frown, she darted out.
Ahead, there was a familiar aura!
Chen Xiao also noticed that there seemed to be a fierce battle taking place ahead.
Seeing his senior sister rush forward without hesitation, Chen Xiao followed suit without saying a word.
When the two of them arrived one after the other, they found that a great battle was breaking out in front of them.
The two sides clashing consisted of several Tribulation Realm experts on one side, and only one person on the other.
The person was dressed in a light purple outfit, and the long sword in his hand flashed with sharp light. He was extremely beautiful, and every move he made exuded a strong Sword Intent.
Her cultivation level... is only at the Heavenly Profound!
With his Heavenly Profound Realm cultivation, he fought against several Tribulation Realm and was not at a disadvantage at all!
This made Chen Xiao's eyes widen!
What kind of monster is this!?
Seeing this scene before him, Chen Xiao rubbed his numb cheeks and had to admit that he was somewhat taken aback.
First Su Lianxin, then this unfamiliar woman in purple, each one is no less than him... no, you could even say they've committed even more sins than him!
This unfamiliar woman before me is actually able to fight against several Tribulation Realm while only at the Heavenly Profound Fifth Level Realm!
Even he, who prides himself on his exceptional talent, could not have done it.
Before meeting Su Lianxin, Chen Xiao was extremely arrogant.
Whether it was the praise from those around him or the facts he learned through comparison, he was repeatedly convinced that he was indeed exceptionally talented and unparalleled in the world.
Therefore, Chen Xiao was very confident at that time and did not think anyone could compare with him.
Even if it's some kind of Hidden Dragon Ranking or Mystic Ranking, what good are the geniuses on it?
It's normal for him to be young and have low cultivation level.
If you give him more time, and his cultivation level improves, climbing this list or that list will be a piece of cake, won't it?
No one can surpass him in terms of talent!
--This is what Chen Xiao has always believed.
Until... he met Su Lianxin.
Only then did he realize what it meant to be outmatched by others and to have a world beyond our understanding.
But now, has he encountered yet another one?
Chen Xiao had good eyesight, and he could naturally see that the stranger's talent was terrifying, in no way inferior to Su Lianxin's.
The more he looked, the more suspicious he became.
Is he really... a rare genius?
This was the first time Chen Xiao had ever doubted his own talent.
He simply couldn't understand why everyone he randomly encountered seemed to be more talented than him.
What's wrong with this world?
Is everything really okay?
Just as Chen Xiao was having doubts, the unfamiliar woman in front of him had already killed several Tribulation Realm, swiftly and decisively, without any hesitation.
As she swung her sword, it grazed the necks of her enemies, creating ripples of blood as she moved through the crowd, yet no one could touch the hem of her garment.
Extremely dashing.
It is also extremely elegant.
Without warning, she raised her sword and slashed across the neck of a Tribulation Realm cultivator, severing his head. The strange woman's gaze suddenly shifted, leaning towards Su Lianxin and Chen Xiao.
One glance was enough to see the lingering killing intent.
When the last enemy died at her hands, she didn't even pause. In a flash, she appeared directly in front of Su Lianxin and Chen Xiao.
In an instant, Chen Xiao tensed up.
He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
No way!
He and his senior sister just came to see what was going on.
Could this woman be mistaking the two of them for helpers of those in the Tribulation Realm?
Based on his observations, this woman's strength, if they were to fight...
Just as Chen Xiao was lost in thought and flustered, about to speak and reveal his identity to show that he had nothing to do with those in the Tribulation Realm, Su Lianxin spoke first.
"Junior Sister's strength has become increasingly refined and formidable."
ah?
The word "junior sister" instantly caused Chen Xiao's brain to shut down.
Junior sister!?
This unfamiliar woman is Senior Sister Su's junior sister, doesn't that mean...?
Chen Xiao subconsciously glanced at the woman's waist, and his gaze immediately froze.
Previously, he was only focused on being shocked, and all he could see was the other party's strength and talent. He hadn't paid any special attention to anything else. But now, when he looked at the other party's waist, he discovered that there was a token that he recognized very well.
Made of the same jade material, and engraved with the same ancient and mysterious character for "sword".
This is a disciple's token from the Sword Pavilion!
Chen Xiao's eyes widened slightly, his shock even greater than when he discovered the strange woman's extraordinary talent.
This person is also a disciple of the Sword Pavilion!?
ah?
After sorting out his thoughts, Chen Xiao was dumbfounded.
Originally, he thought that with his monstrous senior sister Su Lianxin around, he could forget about ever becoming the chief disciple of the Sword Pavilion.
But even if he lost first place, second place is not bad either. He wasn't unhappy about being ranked below Senior Sister Su.
After all, Senior Sister Su is just too extraordinary. Being second only to Senior Sister Su is not shameful.
But now, Chen Xiao is somewhat dumbfounded to find that he doesn't even seem to rank second...
Suddenly, Chen Xiao shuddered and came to his senses.
He realized that he seemed to be wrong.
No, it's not just a feeling, he's definitely wrong!
And it's completely wrong, terribly wrong!
The Sword Pavilion is not as simple as he thought!
With disciples like this, Sword Pavilion is definitely not the kind of power he imagined that he would have to rely on to make a name for himself.
At that moment, Chen Xiao realized once again that it wasn't that he was too bad or incapable, but that the Sword Pavilion was too strong!
Both of them are more talented than him!
After clearly realizing this, Chen Xiao was not discouraged at all; instead, his eyes lit up.
This is a good thing!
Moreover, it's an incredibly good thing!
It's his good fortune to be able to join such a prestigious and powerful sect!
It's truly a rare stroke of luck for him!
Just as Chen Xiao was lost in thought, he caught a glimpse of the unfamiliar woman out of the corner of his eye as she gently smiled, sheathed her sword, and replied.
"Senior sister, you flatter me. This gentleman is..."
Su Lianxin glanced at Chen Xiao, and although she found him annoying, she still dutifully introduced them to each other.
"This is Chen Xiao, the newly accepted disciple of Sword Master Yunli. Chen Xiao, this is your third senior sister, Qu Youmeng."
The person Su Lianxin encountered on the road was Qu Youmeng.
Qu Youmeng nodded slightly, which could be considered as an expression of her friendliness.
"Junior brother, welcome to the Sword Pavilion."
In front of a powerful figure—and one with exceptional talent at that— Chen Xiao showed no arrogance whatsoever; he quickly replied.
" Chen Xiao greets Senior Sister. Senior Sister is truly amazing! None of those people were a match for you..."
Once you get rid of his arrogance, Chen Xiao is alright, except he's a bit of a chatterbox.
Now that they have reunited, neither Su Lianxin nor Qu Youmeng intends to deliberately separate and explore.
The Void Realm is vast, teeming with powerful individuals, including many at the Emperor Realm. To be able to travel together is naturally a fortunate thing.
Furthermore, the three share the same goal: to continue exploring this Void Realm that opens only once every hundred years, seeking fortuitous opportunity.
Unfortunately, although the Void Realm is vast, there are also an enormous number of people entering it.
When they finally managed to unravel the layers of mystery and arrive at a place of fortuitous opportunity, they discovered that someone had already gotten there first.
And that person is still here, hasn't left, but...
When Su Lianxin saw the leader of the group, her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing an unprecedented coldness and killing intent!
Staring intently at the person not far from her, Su Lianxin was certain that she felt an extremely familiar sensation emanating from that person.
That feeling... comes from the bloodline!
This person is...
As the person turned their head, Su Lianxin instantly confirmed her suspicions, and her eyes became even more profound.
She was right.
This person is none other than -- Su Ditian!