Chapter 398 - 396: Gathered Under One Roof

In the distance, Luo Tian saw the large, cyan vessel dock halfway up the Yunxiao Sect’s mountain.

Then, one figure after another emerged from it.

Several terrifying auras instantly erupted, alarming everyone in the vicinity. The very heavens churned, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze!

At that moment, every disciple of the Yunxiao Sect felt an invisible, mountain-like pressure. Even the Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect were startled!

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

From the peak, three streaks of rainbow light shot out. It was the Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect.

’The Celestial Ring Alliance is visiting so suddenly. What could they want?’

’They don’t come in peace!’

The Grand Elder and the Second Elder wore grim expressions.

Third Elder Zhou Yuquan mused, ’Could the rumor about Luo Tian obtaining the Martial King’s heritage have attracted the attention of the Celestial Ring Alliance?’

"Elder Cheng, it’s been a while!"

A burly man grinned faintly.

A terrifying crimson light shone from his black pupils, and his body was covered in hideous scars. His aura, as heavy as a great mountain, sent a shiver of alarm through the Grand Elder.

"Vice President Long of the Doulong Commerce Association? What brings you here?"

A trace of apprehension flickered in the Grand Elder’s eyes.

Vice President Long’s strength was among the top tier of all Earth Element Realm experts on the entire continent.

’Why would such a powerful figure suddenly visit the Yunxiao Sect?’

"I heard that Luo Tian obtained a Martial King’s heritage in an unknown Secret Realm?"

A noble and beautiful woman in a blue palace dress appeared. The aura emanating from her was as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea, casting a cold, damp chill over the area.

The invisible, intimidating aura made it difficult for many of those present to breathe.

The Grand Elder was momentarily stunned, then his expression darkened. "That’s nothing but a rumor. Would the Grand Elder of Bishui Palace actually believe it?"

This noble and beautiful woman was none other than the Grand Elder of Bishui Palace!

"Even if it were true, are all of you from Bishui Palace planning to come and steal it?" the Grand Elder retorted.

The Yunxiao Sect was not afraid of Bishui Palace.

’But why would the upper echelons of Bishui Palace arrive with Vice President Long? Have they reached some sort of agreement?’

"Heh heh, Bishui Palace is a righteous and prestigious sect. Why would we do such a thing?"

The noble and beautiful woman sneered, exuding a faint hostility that left the Yunxiao Sect’s leaders baffled.

"Then what business do Bishui Palace and the Celestial Ring Alliance have here?"

The Grand Elder asked, his expression grave.

"Where is Luo Tian?"

The noble and beautiful woman barked, her cold gaze sweeping over the surroundings, filled with an invisible pressure and faint hostility!

’They’re looking for Luo Tian?’

The Yunxiao Sect leaders were puzzled. As the Grand Elder of Bishui Palace, what kind of grudge could she have with Luo Tian?

"Hmph, my beloved daughter died in that unknown Secret Realm! I’m afraid this matter is inextricably linked to your sect’s Luo Tian, isn’t it?"

The noble and beautiful woman snorted coldly.

Among the geniuses who entered the unknown Secret Realm, only a few were capable of killing the Extreme Ice Fairy. And of those, the only one with a deep-seated grudge against her was Luo Tian.

In truth, this alone was not enough to conclude that Luo Tian was the murderer.

Luo Tian had entered the Heritage Treasure Land, and rumors even said he had obtained the Martial King’s heritage. In contrast, Bishui Palace’s prodigy had perished inside. This left the Bishui Palace leaders feeling resentful, and they wanted to get some form of compensation from Luo Tian!

"Nonsense! If you want to frame him, you’d better have some evidence!"

the Grand Elder shouted coldly.

Although, he too felt that given Luo Tian’s temperament, he certainly wouldn’t have spared the Extreme Ice Fairy if he had the chance.

But without evidence, how could the Yunxiao Sect possibly admit to it?

Just then, a sharp glint flashed in the noble and beautiful woman’s eyes. She stared into the distance and roared, "Luo Tian, how do you intend to settle the score for killing the Extreme Ice Fairy?"

In an instant, a spiritual aura as vast as the great sea crashed down upon Luo Tian!

Luo Tian was still unaware of the situation when he was struck by the oppressive spiritual aura of a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert. He felt like a lone boat adrift on a vast ocean, in danger of being submerged at any moment!

Had it been an ordinary person, their mind would have already collapsed, and they would have answered the noble and beautiful woman’s question truthfully.

"Not good!"

The Grand Elder’s expression changed slightly.

He hadn’t expected Luo Tian to suddenly appear here.

He also believed deep down that the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death was related to Luo Tian.

The noble and beautiful woman’s sudden interrogation, combined with that immense spiritual pressure, was something no ordinary Earth Element Realm cultivator could withstand, let alone Luo Tian, who had just broken through to the realm.

If Luo Tian told the truth, the situation would become very difficult!

The Third Elder, however, was delighted to see this unfold.

But the Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect, as well as the noble and beautiful woman, had all underestimated Luo Tian.

Luo Tian’s Spiritual Will was far stronger than that of Shangguan Su or Qi Yuntian; it was even stronger than that of an average Middle Tier Earth Element Realm cultivator!

Under the noble and beautiful woman’s spiritual pressure, Luo Tian was able to maintain his clarity and reason!

"What does the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death have to do with me?"

Luo Tian said irritably.

The noble and beautiful woman may be a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert, but this was the Yunxiao Sect. He wasn’t afraid.

"Plenty of people can testify that the Extreme Ice Fairy was captured by the Sea Hunter Race right after entering the Secret Realm. She didn’t come back. Who knows, maybe she’s already defected to the Sea Hunter Race and is now serving the Alien Race!"

Luo Tian said with a laugh.

The noble and beautiful woman’s gaze darkened, and a ripple of shock went through her heart.

’I launched a sudden interrogation and used the spiritual pressure of a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert, yet Luo Tian actually managed to keep his composure!’

’As expected of the King of the Celestial Pride. His future accomplishments are immeasurable.’

"Luo Tian, you haven’t disappointed me. You’ve broken through to the Earth Element Realm so quickly!"

From within the Celestial Ring Alliance’s group, Qi Yuntian stepped forward, his deep eyes radiating intense battle intent!

"I’ll be leaving soon. Before I go, let’s have one more battle!"

Qi Yuntian stared at Luo Tian, his eyes gleaming.

He had lost to Luo Tian at the Celestial Pride Conference and hadn’t had a true match with him since. Now that he was about to depart, Qi Yuntian didn’t want to leave with any regrets!

The Yunxiao Sect’s leaders finally understood the Celestial Ring Alliance’s purpose.

It turned out that Qi Yuntian wanted to challenge Luo Tian!

’The reasons Luo Tian was able to defeat Qi Yuntian back then were, one, he knew the flaw in his Cultivation Technique, and two, a factor of luck. In another match, Qi Yuntian’s chances of winning would be greater!’

the Grand Elder thought to himself.

Furthermore, Qi Yuntian had gained much from his trip to the unknown Secret Realm and had even brought back a Profound Artifact!

Qi Yuntian’s cultivation and strength had also improved dramatically. He was now at the Peak of the Second Heaven of the Earth Element Realm!

’Luo Tian just earned the title of King of the Celestial Pride. Is he about to lose it to Qi Yuntian?’

"Another battle? All right!"

Luo Tian agreed readily.

Had this been during the Celestial Pride Conference, he might not have agreed.

But times had changed. Luo Tian had just broken through to the Earth Element Realm and was eager to test his skills!

A formidable opponent like Qi Yuntian was the perfect sparring partner!

Luo Tian also noted what Qi Yuntian had just said. ’Leaving soon?’

He had a feeling that the "leaving" Qi Yuntian was referring to probably meant more than just leaving the Central Domain...

"He agreed?"

The Yunxiao Sect’s leaders were all a little worried. They hadn’t expected Luo Tian to agree so readily.

If he lost, the title of King of the Celestial Pride would change hands!

The Grand Elder was about to speak up and postpone the match, to at least give Luo Tian time to prepare.

But just at that moment, a voice boomed with laughter. "Hahaha! The Celestial Ring Alliance and Bishui Palace certainly arrived early!"

In the distance, a white-browed elder laughed heartily.

Beside him were two disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect: Celestial Evil Sword and Xia Bingyue.

"Elder Bai Mei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect!"

The Grand Elder’s gaze sharpened.

’People from the Celestial Ring Alliance, Bishui Palace, and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect have all come?’

’Purple Luo Hall surely won’t be absent!’

Sure enough, behind Elder Bai Mei, several high-ranking members of Purple Luo Hall were seated cross-legged on a flying purple carpet!

The Three Major Sects and the Celestial Ring Alliance had all gathered at the Yunxiao Sect!

This was clearly premeditated.

But the target of their scheme wasn’t the Yunxiao Sect—it was Luo Tian!

"I heard that the King of the Celestial Pride has returned from the unknown Secret Realm and even obtained the Martial King’s heritage. My disciple has come specially to ask for guidance!"

Elder Bai Mei boomed with laughter.

"Luo Tian!"

The Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s prodigy, Celestial Evil Sword, had an incredibly strong Sword Intent radiating from his deep, gray eyes. It was like a peerless, sharp sword that no one dared to look at directly!

"Celestial Evil Sword’s Sword Intent Fur has improved considerably. He’s not far from achieving a Sword Intent Prototype!"

The Grand Elder keenly perceived this.

Celestial Evil Sword had entered the Sword Tomb Secret Realm. The opportunities he found there likely surpassed what Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian had gained in the unknown Secret Realm.

After all, the Sword Tomb Secret Realm was a heritage land specifically for Sword Cultivators.

The improvement in Celestial Evil Sword’s Sword Intent Fur alone was astonishing!

The group from Purple Luo Hall, however, said nothing. Shangguan Su had also come, but he remained silent, showing no obvious battle intent.

Shangguan Su knew that Luo Tian was his counter. Moreover, since they had entered the same Secret Realm, he could deduce that he was still no match for Luo Tian.

He was purely here to watch the show.

"Everyone, please come inside."

The Grand Elder said with utmost solemnity.

The Three Major Sects and the Celestial Ring Alliance had all descended upon the Yunxiao Sect.

The Yunxiao Sect hadn’t encountered a situation like this in nearly a thousand years.

The Sect Leader had also been alerted and was already in the main reception hall, awaiting the leaders of the major powers.

"I never expected that the major superpowers of the Dongchen Continent would all visit at once! Please forgive us for any poor hospitality."

the Sect Leader said politely.

On the surface, these powers had all come for Luo Tian.

But in reality, they were also very concerned about the rumored Martial King’s heritage!

The Third Elder felt a little uneasy.

He had told Qiao Hai to spread that rumor, never expecting it would cause such a huge reaction and bring the Three Major Sects and the Celestial Ring Alliance to the Yunxiao Sect’s doorstep!

The bigger the commotion, the more likely the investigation would lead back to him.

"If you want to challenge me, I’m ready anytime!"

Luo Tian was perfectly composed.

As the King of the Celestial Pride and a role model for all the geniuses on the Dongchen Continent, he would naturally face his share of challenges!

Celestial Evil Sword and Qi Yuntian exchanged a glance.

"I’ll go first!"

Celestial Evil Sword’s voice was hoarse with excitement!

Qi Yuntian nodded slightly.

Afterward, the high-ranking members moved to the Yunxiao Sect’s largest Martial Arts Arena.

On the 300-meter-wide Martial Combat Platform, Luo Tian and Celestial Evil Sword floated in mid-air as a Barrier rose up around them!

"Elder Bai Mei, what do you think your disciple’s chances of winning are?"

asked the noble and beautiful woman from Bishui Palace.

"Sixty percent... or more!"

Elder Bai Mei said nonchalantly.

The leaders of Bishui Palace and Purple Luo Hall were somewhat surprised. ’Such high odds?’

"There were two main reasons Luo Tian was able to defeat Celestial Evil Sword last time. The first was his Sword Intent Prototype, and the second was his superb and exquisite Sword Skills. However, thanks to the Sword Tomb’s heritage, Celestial Evil Sword has made immense improvements in both of these areas..."

Elder Bai Mei wore a confident expression and gave a mysterious smile.

Having returned from the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, Celestial Evil Sword’s talent and potential could be called the greatest Sword Dao prodigy in the last five hundred years of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s history!

The other leaders looked thoughtful.

They feared that Celestial Evil Sword’s gains from the Sword Tomb heritage weren’t limited to just those two points; he likely had other powerful techniques as well.