"Speak, what is your purpose for coming here?"
Their grand arrival surely wasn’t just to cheer for Fu Yuntian.
"Alliance Leader Ling, indeed you are straightforward!"
Murong Yuehua smiled and said: "Since that is the case, I will not beat around the bush either. Our sole purpose here is to request that all of you withdraw from this year’s Qing Province Young Talents List."
"Withdraw from the Young Talents List? That’s impossible!"
"We will never agree!"
Before Ling Chen could even speak, the cultivators from the four domains behind him were already voicing their objections.
They had prepared for so many years, just for the Qing Province Young Talents List.
This isn’t merely about reputation; making it onto the Young Talents List grants one the eligibility to enter the talent-rich Central Province and possibly even reach the realm of the Great Emperor!
There are no lack of proud talents from Qing Province.
But if they remain in Qing Province, the possibility of ascending to a Great Emperor is probably less than one percent.
Indeed, with so many people, there might not even be a Great Emperor emerging in the future.
How could they possibly agree to withdraw just because of a single sentence?
Ling Chen looked at Murong Yuehua, smiled faintly, and said: "Lady Murong, as you can see, it’s impossible for us to comply with this unreasonable demand."
Ma Tianzong sneered and said: "You’re thinking too much, we’re just here to notify you."
His army from the four domains is overpowering, they certainly don’t need Ling Chen’s consent. That’s wishful thinking.
Murong Yuehua smiled and said: "Young Master Ling, I understand you might not accept this. You feel that the strength of a few of you is comparable to ours, and you may even be able to contend with us. But what if I told you that this notice was issued by a prodigy from my Netherworld, belonging to the level of a Young Genius. How do you think your chances stand now?"
The cultivators from the four domains were shocked upon hearing this.
It was said that a Young Genius is at least a Seven-Star Emperor!
And the entire Qing Province doesn’t have more than twenty.
Most of them are concentrated in Qing City.
With a Young Genius emerging from Netherworld, it naturally places Netherworld above the other domains.
No wonder Murong Yuehua is seemingly leading among these four domains!
"Young Genius? So what?"
Ling Chen simply spoke indifferently.
If the Young Genius himself had come, Ling Chen might have some apprehensions.
But if they thought that merely on the name of a Young Genius they could make them withdraw, that’s impossible!
The Young Geniuses are also graded.
The weakest among them is at the level of a Seven-Star Emperor.
A Seven-Star Emperor, Ling Chen has killed before, has he not?
"Utterly nonsensical!"
Fu Yuntian and others burst out chiding.
Young Geniuses, completely surpass their own levels.
Even if several of them combined forces, they might not be able to contend against a Young Genius!
Murong Yuehua’s eyes also flashed with a hint of coldness, and said: "Young Master Ling, I advise you once more, a Young Genius is absolutely not someone we can contend against! If you do not know your place, when the Young Genius arrives and decides to strike you down, it will be too late. I hope you do not misjudge."
"Lady Murong, no need to say more, if you are here to be a mediator, please leave!"
Ling Chen smiled and said: "Oh, and the culprit who wounded Young Master Xun, Xun Wenxian, must be left behind!"
Upon hearing this, the talents from the Northern Domain were stunned.
Not only does Ling Chen disregards the command of the Young Genius, but he is also demanding a murderer from their Northern Domain?
Truly courting death.
"Young Master Ling, are you really choosing to oppose the Young Genius?"
Murong Yuehua’s expression turned colder.
Ling Chen smiled and said: "This Young Talent List of Qing Province, as long as one is from Qing Province and meets the criteria, they can participate. The Young Genius, although formidable, perhaps cannot contend against all talents of the world, right? So, please return!"
"Young Master Ling, your ability to stand out among the four domains, reaching the position of Alliance Leader with a mid-stage six-star cultivation level, I am willing to make an exception for you once. You can continue to participate, but the others may not. This is my largest concession!"
That Young Genius from their Netherworld is her own elder brother.
Her plea was likely to secure an opportunity for Ling Chen.
As it was because Ling Chen, despite his young age, had shown outstanding performance and could command the respect of mature six-star talents, she also wanted to see him in action.
After all, such talents who can fight across levels are extremely rare.
Because everyone is a talent.
Whether in cultivation, Spirit Art, or Martial Arts Realm, almost everyone has reached a pinnacle.
Upon hearing this, the geniuses of the northern region looked at Murong Yuehua with shocked faces.
Lady Murong made an exception for this young man; could it be that she has taken a fancy to Ling Chen’s handsome face?
Thus, Fu Yuntian and other talents who admired Murong Yuehua looked at Ling Chen with hostile eyes.
Even if Ling Chen agreed, they would find a way to defeat him.
Since he’s participating in the Qing Province Talent List, combat is inevitable.
And, talents from the four regions like Liu Ruyun appeared worried.
Fearing that Ling Chen would accept.
The opponent is a talent!
For their sake, confronting a talent was not a wise decision.
They themselves were very tempted.
"Lady Murong’s kindness is appreciated. However, when I took up this position as Alliance Leader, I made a promise to them. As a member of the alliance, I will not abandon any member!" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ nοvelfire.net
Ling Chen said with a smile.
Hearing this, Liu Ruyun, Qin Wufa, Ouyang Jie, and others showed a touch of emotion in their eyes.
If it were them, they might not be able to reject so easily.
"Young Master Ling, are you sure about your decision?"
Murong Yuehua’s expression was icy.
To think that she had conceded so much for Ling Chen, and yet he still rejected her without hesitation?
This was an insult to the Murong Family!
Ling Chen nodded decisively.
Hearing this, Murong Yuehua said coldly, "Since you refuse the toast only to drink the forfeit, we have no choice but to make a move! Talents from the four regions, follow my lead and throw these people out of the northern region!"
Everyone responded in unison with a mighty shout.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
One by one, the talents unleashed their full cultivation.
A terrifying aura instantly permeated the area.
"Miss Murong, leave Ling Chen to me!"
"I’ll deal with Ling Chen!"
"Step aside, let me handle this!"
Several talents spoke up, courting favor in front of Murong Yuehua.
"I will personally handle this ignorant fool!"
Murong Yuehua said coldly.
Hearing this, those who had spoken earlier stepped back.
With Miss Murong personally dealing with Ling Chen, that was a satisfactory outcome indeed.
"Gentlemen, make your move! We people of the four regions aren’t to be trifled with!"
Ling Chen declared loudly.
Without a talent present, he was virtually invincible.
With him here, there was no need for them to back down!
Qin Wufa, Liu Ruyun, Ouyang Jie, and others responded loudly.
Each of their eyes burst with astonishing fighting spirit.
Ling Chen, for their sake, willingly gave up the other party’s offer, risking offending a talent to fight alongside them—how could they not be moved?
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"
Three streaks of light shot from afar.
It was Xiao Qing, Heavenly Devouring Python, and Skylark, the three Emperor Spirit Beasts.
Not long ago, Ling Chen had sent a message to Xiao Qing.
And, Liu Ruyun and Jiang Xiaoman had also notified the Heavenly Devouring Python and Skylark respectively.
Eventually, at the very brink of battle, they rushed back.