Wu Chen's death did not cause much of a stir in the Void Realm.
In a corner of the Void Realm, in a desolate desert surrounded by yellow sand, a young man casually tossed a jade tablet up and down with one hand as he strode forward.
The token in his hand was Linglong crafted, without any patterns, except for a faintly visible "sword" character carved on it, exuding a sharp, Sword Intent aura.
As he walked, he looked around, searching for any potential fortuitous opportunity. Occasionally, when he saw a token tossed into the air, a proud smile would flash in his eyes.
His name was Chen Xiao, and he was a Rogue Cultivator —before that.
Once a Rogue Cultivator, he possessed extraordinary talent. Although many forces wanted to recruit him, he remained indifferent and rejected them all.
In his eyes, how could those ordinary sects be worthy of him?
The sect he wants to join must be powerful and extraordinary.
You should know that with his talent, no matter which sect he went to, he would have to be a holy son or a True Disciple of the patriarch.
How could an ordinary sect possibly tolerate a True Dragon like him?
However, that's all in the past.
Because he has now joined a sect, and although he has not yet met the sect leader, he has already met the sect elders...
wrong.
Chen Xiao paused for a moment, then remembered that there was no such thing as an "elder" in his current sect.
Yes, there are, the Pavilion Master and the Sword Master.
The one who led him to join the sect was Sword Master Yunli, the self-proclaimed First Sword Master master.
It was she who personally extended an olive branch to him, inviting him to join this force called Sword Pavilion.
Initially, Chen Xiao naturally had no intention of agreeing.
Sword Pavilion?
I've never even heard of it, and I have no idea where this little sect comes from.
Why should he stoop to that level?
However, upon witnessing the true strength revealed by the Sword Master Yunli, which was at least at the Venerable level, Chen Xiao began to waver.
Although he still didn't know what kind of force the Sword Pavilion was, the fact that it had a Venerable One in charge, and that this Venerable was not the Pavilion Master, suggested that the Sword Pavilion must not be a simple force.
This is the kind of sect he should join!
Chen Xiao agreed without much hesitation.
He also obtained a sect jade token engraved with the character "sword" from the Sword Master Yunli.
Looking at the jade token in his hand, Chen Xiao couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
The inscription on this jade plaque is said to have been personally carved by the pavilion master. Just one glance at it made him feel a chilling and sharp aura emanating from it, which was simply awe-inspiring.
This made Chen Xiao even less regretful about joining Sword Pavilion.
He was confident that, with his talent and strength, he would definitely be regarded as a primary training target after joining the Sword Pavilion.
Throughout the entire Sword Pavilion, there might be disciples whose cultivation surpasses his, but none whose talent surpasses his...
He insisted that he absolutely did not!
Chen Xiao was confident and had no doubt about his judgment.
Since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he has never encountered anyone whose talent surpasses his, which is the source of his confidence.
In his view, even the geniuses on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and the Mystic Ranking were not as good as him.
They've only cultivated for a few more years than me. If I were to cultivate for a few more years and catch up with them, then crushing them under my feet would be no difficult task.
Thinking of this, a smile and confidence appeared on Chen Xiao's face.
In his eyes, his willingness to join the Sword Pavilion was a huge bargain for the Sword Pavilion.
And this disciple of mine is also an honor for the Sword Pavilion.
In the future, both the Sword Master Yunli and the Pavilion Master, whom they had never met, would know that accepting them as disciples was an absolute blessing for them.
Without needing divination, he could even see that in a few years, when he cultivated to the Tribulation Realm or even the King Realm, those so-called Mystic Ranking prodigies would only be able to kneel at his feet.
The Sword Pavilion Master and the Sword Master Yunli will surely feel extremely fortunate that they accepted their decision.
Chen Xiao's face was filled with pride and arrogance, and he strode into the vast desert.
Here, rolling hills stretch as far as the eye can see, and withered tree trunks stand in the fields, their branches outstretched and menacing.
The wind whipped up the sand and brought with it a cacophony of noise from ahead.
The clash of weapons, the flashing of blades, accompanied by shouts and roars, instantly energized Chen Xiao.
Are people fighting up ahead?
Could it be some kind of treasure?
Chen Xiao hurried over, crossed the sand dunes, looked up, and froze.
What a beautiful woman...
He stared at the beautiful figure facing him from the side, almost unable to come to his senses. He stared blankly for a long time before noticing the situation before he realized what was happening.
Amidst the billowing dust, stood a stunningly beautiful and aloof woman, her face serene, her clothes simple and elegant. Holding a long sword, she calmly surveyed the crowd that had surrounded her, remaining composed even as she was encircled.
She looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, still somewhat immature, yet she already possessed the cultivation level of the Heavenly Profound Realm.
Unfortunately, those at the Heavenly Profound Realm are not uncommon. At the very least, the people surrounding her, eyeing her covetously, were all at the Heavenly Profound Realm...
There are even beings at the Ninth Level of the Heavenly Profound Realm.
Chen Xiao snapped out of his daze and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
After assessing the situation, he was somewhat skeptical of the woman, even though she was exceptionally beautiful, more so than most women he had ever seen.
Beauty is good, but it can't be eaten, and it can't force others to retreat.
Chen Xiao sighed inwardly; this woman was probably in danger...
Facing so many experts of the same level, and even some powerful individuals several realms above her, escaping would be difficult.
After all, not everyone is as talented as him, capable of easily defeating enemies of higher levels.
but...
Chen Xiao suddenly curled the corners of his lips, his eyes lingering on the woman.
Beauty is indeed not enough to deter an enemy.
However, it can attract a hero to rescue the beauty.
For example... him!
What a coincidence!
A thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't act immediately. Instead, he suppressed his aura even further, making himself even less noticeable.
Although Chen Xiao was determined to be a hero and save the damsel in distress, heroes are also protagonists, and protagonists always make their appearance at the last moment.
This way, one can better demonstrate their importance.
He planned to wait until the woman was on her deathbed, facing certain death and almost in despair, before making a dashing appearance to save her in a moment of crisis, thus winning her admiration and heart.
In this way, she can be saved, and he can also win the heart of the beauty.
Isn't that wonderful?
However, just as Chen Xiao was about to hold back, something caught his eye out of the corner of his eye.
He squinted instinctively, looked against the light, and saw the culprit that had blinded him—a jade pendant.
Moreover, it was a jade pendant hanging on the woman's body, exactly the same as the jade pendant on his own waist.
Chen Xiao:...
He was startled.
What a coincidence!
How could I have so casually encountered a disciple of the Sword Pavilion who shared the same master?
Moreover, Sword Pavilion actually has such beautiful female disciples!
"It seems that my decision to join the Sword Pavilion was indeed the right one."
He murmured something softly, and when Chen Xiao looked up again, he didn't hesitate any longer. He drew his sword and stepped into the air.
" Chen Xiao of the Sword Pavilion is here! You cowards, surrender at once and do not harm my senior sister!"
With a surge of sword light, Chen Xiao descended from the sky, clearing out the attackers in front of him and creating a clearing.
Looking at his impressive achievements and the fearful gazes of his enemies, Chen Xiao smiled arrogantly.
That's right, that's his strength!
Thinking it over, he turned back and patiently comforted her.
"Don't be afraid, senior sister. With my help, you will surely be able to turn the tide."
If it were an ordinary woman, he could have waited until she was exhausted before making his move.
But things are different now.
This woman, who seemed like a fairy in his dream, was actually his fellow disciple; he had to make a good impression on her.
Therefore, he used 60% of his strength in this One Sword!
I imagine he must be dashing and incredibly handsome...
The woman behind him was stunned when Chen Xiao appeared.
It wasn't out of fear, nor out of gratitude for being saved by Chen Xiao.
Su Lianxin felt only utter confusion and speechlessness.
This guy who talks to himself... he must have been reading too many storybooks.
She was just about to finish off these annoying fellows with One Sword strike so she could find a place to carefully examine the Three-Leaf True Lotus she had obtained and see what kind of fortuitous opportunity it led to, when unexpectedly, someone suddenly appeared from the side path...
Her strength is not bad, but what does it mean that she calls herself "senior sister"?