Inside the ancestral hall.
Ye Tianjun stared blankly at a jade coffin.
Inside the coffin, a young man lay quietly.
"Fentian, rest assured, your father will definitely bring Ling Chen’s head to pay respects to your spirit in heaven!"
After a long while, Ye Tianjun said coldly.
Due to previous battles involving emperor-level fighters, King Spiritual Beasts dared not come close.
Thus, when Ye Tianjun rushed to Mist Swamp, Ye Fentian’s body was still there.
"Have you found Ling Chen’s whereabouts?"
Ye Tianjun took out the Communication Token, contacting various Elders and Stewards.
Soon, messages came one after another, all indicating that Ling Chen’s whereabouts had not been discovered.
"You bunch of wastes, contact all Commanders and City Lords of each city. Ling Chen must have used a Transmission Array to leave!"
"Sect Master, there’s news."
"Ling Chen used the Transmission Array from Mist City to Jiangning City, and last went to Yunshui City. No news since then!"
When Ling Chen went to the Da Ling Dynasty, he did not disguise his identity.
Thus, he was quickly investigated.
But, when he returned to the Star Pavilion, it was through the inner world of the Guardian of Star Pavilion.
Naturally, he left no trace.
"Order Yunshui City Commander Jia Qianshan to find Ling Chen’s whereabouts within three days!"
Ye Tianjun instructed.
As the Eastern Domain Master of Qing Province, all the Commanders of the six principalities come from the Burning Flame Sect.
Jia Qianshan is no exception.
Moreover, all six Commanders are monarchs of the World Realm!
Upon hearing the Sect Master’s order, Jia Qianshan immediately began the investigation.
Initially, the Young Sect Master personally brought Ling Chen here, and he was naturally very interested in Ling Chen, conducting a careful investigation.
He was planning to build a good relationship with Ling Chen.
But unexpectedly, Ling Chen killed Ye Fentian.
He had met Ling Chen, but in such a short time, to think that he killed Ye Fentian was indeed incredible.
Jia Qianshan personally ordered people to investigate in the Da Ling Dynasty.
Located on a mountain peak called Azure Divine Bird Peak north of Jiangning City.
It’s said that an Azure Divine Bird once descended on this peak.
Thus, it was named after it.
Azure Divine Bird Peak rises a thousand zhang high, with clouds and mist swirling around the summit, resembling an Immortal Realm.
Atop the peak, there is a group of majestic buildings.
It is precisely the Star Pavilion!
A streak of light shot from afar and finally halted in front of a plaza.
This was an elderly man dressed in a gray Star Pavilion robe.
It was the Guardian of Star Pavilion.
His mind stirred, and dozens of figures materialized out of thin air.
"Much obliged, Guardian Yue!"
Lingtian hurriedly saluted the elderly man.
"Young Master Ling, no need for formalities."
Guardian Yue smiled and nodded.
Hearing of Lingtian’s feats, he also found it somewhat unbelievable.
At the fourth level of the Palace Mansion Realm, to be able to slay Ye Fentian at the seventh level, such a strike, even his own Young Pavilion Master, Liu Yu, might not be able to perform.
Because Ye Fentian’s physique was the Nihility Sacred Body.
A type of physique exceptionally strong in defense.
"What is this place?"
Ling Tianxing, Liu Qingcang, and Ling Wu looked at the magnificent buildings before them and couldn’t help but exclaim.
Not just because of the buildings, but also because of the Spiritual Energy here.
It was incredibly rich.
Guardian Yue smiled and said, "Everyone, this is our Star Pavilion. Please, follow me!"
Speaking, he led the way ahead.
Climbing up the stairs, they soon reached the monastery gate.
At this moment, there were ten cultivators waiting there.
Each of them emitted a terrifying aura.
Only one young man had a comparatively weaker aura.
The young man stepped forward, clasped his hands towards Ling Chen and Shen Xing, smiling, "The two of you, long time no see!"
The young man was none other than Liu Yu, the Young Pavilion Master of the Star Pavilion.
Ling Chen and Shen Xing hastily returned the salute.
"Let me introduce, this gentleman is Young Master Ling, Ling Chen, and this one is Mr. Shen, Shen Xing."
Liu Yu said with a smile.
Although Shen Xing was a disciple of the Star Pavilion, he was ultimately an outer sect disciple whose past performances had been quite ordinary, never meriting an audience with the Pavilion Master or the Guardians.
Thus, Liu Yu was the one introducing him to his father and the other guardians.
Hearing this, the nine cultivators with incredibly powerful auras revealed looks of astonishment, staring intently at Ling Chen and Shen Xing.
"Young man, well done!"
A middle-aged man came over and nodded at Ling Chen.
This man, named Liu Xiao, was indeed the Pavilion Master of Star Pavilion.
Ling Chen’s act of killing Ye Fentian was akin to severing the future of the Burning Flame Sect.
Even with the capability of the Burning Flame Sect, cultivating a successor would not be easy!
"Pavilion Master, you flatter me."
Ling Chen modestly smiled.
Liu Xiao patted Ling Chen’s shoulder, saying, "Hmm, from now on, consider Star Pavilion as your home."
"Thank you, Pavilion Master!"
Ling Chen quickly expressed his thanks.
His gaze turned towards Liu Yu with a hint of puzzlement.
He did not understand what means Liu Yu had used to make the Pavilion Master accept him.
It was well known that if the Burning Flame Sect learned he was in the Star Pavilion, Ye Tianjun would surely come to kill him.
Being the Sect that controlled the Eastern Domain of Qing Province, who could tell how strong the real power of the Burning Flame Sect might be?
For Liu Xiao to dare to accept him was truly risking a tremendous danger!
Should he fail, the Star Pavilion might very well be headed towards destruction.
Sensing Ling Chen’s gaze, Liu Yu winked at Ling Chen, as if saying his promise was also his father’s.
Then, Liu Xiao’s gaze turned towards Shen Xing.
"Shen Xing, I, on behalf of Star Pavilion, extend my apologies to you!"
Liu Xiao slightly bowed.
Shen Xing, such an extraordinary genius, and yet his Pavilion had been unaware, treating him as an outer sect disciple.
This was his negligence.
Even though he had never encountered Shen Xing before, he was after all the master of a sect, and it was his responsibility too.
Had it not been for Ling Chen’s incident, he would not have known that his Star Pavilion had such an extraordinary genius.
His cultivation was merely at the seventh level of the Palace Mansion Realm, yet his strength was comparable to a monarch of the World Realm.
Shen Xing quickly returned the bow: "Pavilion Master, you are too courteous."
Originally, he came here just for training.
He hadn’t planned to obtain any position in the Star Pavilion.
"Since Young Mr. Shen does not take offense, I am indeed ashamed. With your strength, treating you as a regular Star Pavilion disciple seems inappropriate. Might I inquire if you would be willing to become a Guest Elder of our Star Pavilion?"
Liu Xiao said with a smile.
Knowing Shen Xing’s strength, he understood that Shen Xing’s origins must be extraordinary.
Such a person deserved exceptional treatment!
Generally, a monarch would be appointed as a Guardian of the Star Pavilion.
But Shen Xing was different.
Guardians were supposed to share life and death with Star Pavilion.
However, a Guest Elder was not so.
It only meant helping Star Pavilion as far as one’s abilities allowed.
There was no need to guard Star Pavilion with one’s life.
He was very aware that his Star Pavilion truly had no right to ask Shen Xing to protect it with his life.
That’s why he planned to treat him as a Guest Elder.
Should Star Pavilion face formidable enemies or great calamity, Shen Xing could choose to leave on his own.
"I will follow whatever arrangements the Pavilion Master decides."
He was very aware that Liu Xiao treated him so courteously because of his talent and background.
If he were to refuse, it might lead to mutual displeasure.
Moreover, becoming a Guest Elder was not any significant burden.
Most importantly, he could stay with Ling Chen.
Liu Xiao was overjoyed.
Looking towards everyone behind him, he loudly announced: "From today onwards, Shen Xing is a Guest Elder of our Star Pavilion!"