Everyone looked towards Ling Chen, with teasing expressions on their faces.
The Great Elder nodded heavily.
Ling Chen could even defeat Long Qingying.
He naturally has exceptional qualities.
Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded.
Chu Sect Leader’s words were clearly sarcastic, couldn’t you hear it?
Chu Tongtian was stunned for a moment, then said: "Then we really have to witness it."
The Great Elder said with certainty.
The Great Elder’s name is Zhong Ling, so Chu Tongtian addressed the Great Elder as Elder Zhong.
Next, the topic naturally shifted away from Ling Chen.
Doesn’t your Flower Immortal Sect think Ling Chen is impressive?
Talk is cheap, we’ll prove ourselves in combat.
This gathering, said to be a welcoming feast, was actually a chance to gauge each other’s strength.
It must be said, the other Heavenly Sects were all very strong. Apart from the Flower Immortal Sect, the other seven Heavenly Sects all had a three-star Emperor! ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ɴovelfire.net
The Taixuan Immortal Sect even had a three-star Emperor Grade Divine Thought Master.
Elder Zhong wasn’t concerned about this.
After all, the Sect Master didn’t demand any ranking.
As long as Ling Chen and the others returned safely, it would be fine.
The New Emperor Competition is conducted as a team event at the sect level.
Lots are drawn to determine the opposing sects.
Then, three disciples from each sect compete in a round-robin format. If one loses, another takes his place, until all three disciples are defeated.
The ultimate winner among the sects is decided.
The top three sects will receive generous rewards.
These rewards are, of course, provided by the Eight Heavenly Sects.
Each sect will offer a treasure.
The level of rewards is at least comparable to treasures of the highest grade of the Emperor Spirit Weapon.
In total, there are eight treasures.
The first place gets six pieces.
The second and third places get one piece each.
The banquet concluded.
The disciples departed.
While the Great Emperors of each sect stayed behind.
The purpose was simple.
To hand over the treasures.
They were temporarily entrusted to the Taixuan Immortal Sect for safekeeping.
"Great Emperors, I won’t waste words. The reward from my Taixuan Immortal Sect is a portion of Emperor Realm Divine Dragon Essence Blood."
Chu Tongtian laughed.
He then took out a Jade Bottle.
"Divine Dragon Essence Blood?"
Everyone’s breathing suddenly quickened.
Especially the Great Emperors of the Desolate Heaven Sect and the Flower Immortal Sect.
The Desolate Heaven Sect was proficient at the Body Technique.
And dragon blood was the best treasure for tempering the body.
Elder Zhong was because Ling Chen needed Divine Beast Essence Blood!
"Chu Sect Leader, you are indeed generous!"
The Great Emperor of the Desolate Heaven Sect praised.
Divine Beast Essence Blood is much stronger than the highest grade of Emperor Spirit Weapons.
Chu Tongtian waved his hand and said with a light smile, "Not worth mentioning. Our sect, as the host of this New Emperor Competition, naturally has to set an example."
Desolate Heaven Sect Elder said, "Our Desolate Heaven Sect provides a Mingxin Fruit."
The Mingxin Fruit is a kind of Spirit Fruit.
After consuming it, it can accelerate the cultivation of the Divine Soul.
"This Spirit Fruit is extraordinary!"
In fact, this Mingxin Fruit is basically useless to other sect’s cultivators, except for the Tianxuan Immortal Sect.
"Our Nine Dings Heavenly Sect offers a high-grade Emperor Spirit Weapon, any weapon of choice."
The Nine Dings Heavenly Sect Elder said.
His reward was less impressive.
However, the choice of weapon is open.
The Nine Dings Heavenly Sect is an artifact refining sect.
Skilled in crafting Emperor Spirit Weapons.
The Five Elements Heavenly Sect Elder said, "Our Five Elements Heavenly Sect provides an Elixir that can enhance cultivation by one level for those below three-star Emperor!"
This treasure is also extraordinary.
Although it is only useful for one-star and two-star Emperors, it can save a lot of time. Especially for peerless geniuses, it can help them reach the Great Emperor realm faster!
Next, the other four Heavenly Sects Elders handed over their treasures one after another.
The Sky Sword Pavilion offered a high-grade Emperor Spirit Art.
The Ten Thousand Destruction Heavenly Pavilion provided a high-grade Emperor Thought Technique.
Qiankun Academy offered an ancient Elixir, said to have the power to bring the dead back to life.
And the Flower Immortal Sect provided a Daffodil, which can enhance Spiritual Power cultivation and draw closer to the Heaven and Earth Power.
Among the eight treasures, the most precious was naturally the Taixuan Immortal Sect’s Divine Beast Essence Blood.
After handing over their treasures to Chu Tongtian, the Great Emperors departed.
In the residence of the Flower Immortal Sect.
"Ling Chen, I have news about the Divine Beast Essence Blood!"
As soon as he returned, the Great Elder found Ling Chen.
Upon hearing how generous the rewards were this time.
Ling Chen was stunned.
He hadn’t expected that by participating in the New Emperor Competition, he would discover the whereabouts of the Divine Beast Essence Blood.
"Alas, it’s a pity. Only the top three have the right to choose. And the Divine Beast Essence Blood is so precious, only the first place can probably get it."
The Great Elder sighed.
The top three can receive rewards.
However, those ranked higher have the right to choose their treasures.
It’s likely the Divine Beast Essence Blood will be selected first by the first place.
The remaining two won’t have a chance.
Moreover, with the strength of the three from Ling Chen’s group, they are practically set for last place.
They won’t even have the chance to choose.
The Great Elder glanced at Ling Chen again and comforted him, "Ling Chen, don’t worry, it’s okay if you don’t get it this time. When I return, I’ll ask the Sect Leader to come over. We’ll ask the Taixuan Immortal Sect to purchase it. If the Taixuan Immortal Sect can offer one portion, they must have more."
Ling Chen nodded, "Thank you very much."
The Great Elder waved his hand and smiled.
Ling Chen’s talent is so outstanding, helping him will greatly benefit the Flower Immortal Sect in the future.
Ling Chen asked, "Great Elder, are the other sect’s disciples very strong?"
"Yes, very strong indeed!"
The Great Elder said, "Each sect has a three-star Emperor level existence. The strongest even reached the late three-star stage!"
"Late three-star stage?"
Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
As long as it’s not four-star, he thought he could give it a try.
"Ling Chen, I know you don’t like to lose. But the opponent is too strong, you’re just a one-star Emperor, the gap is too wide. The Sect Leader said to watch over you and ensure you return safely!"
The Great Elder was startled.
"Great Elder, don’t worry, I know my limits."
With these words, the Great Elder finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That’s good, safety first. Do not act recklessly!"
"I will heed the Elder’s teachings!"
Ling Chen clasped his hands.
"Alright, I’ll be off then. I’ll surely get the Essence Blood for you!"
The Great Elder said.
He feared Ling Chen might act foolishly, risking his life and causing an irreversible loss.
In the following three days.
Ling Chen didn’t cultivate.
Such a short time wouldn’t allow for strength enhancement.
After half a year, how much had Ling Chen’s cultivation progressed?
He’s still stuck at the early one-star stage.
This illustrates how difficult cultivation in the Emperor Realm is!
Instead, he mingled with the other sects’ geniuses.
Technically, Ling Chen wasn’t qualified.
However, the geniuses, for the sake of showing decorum and bonding with Long Qingying and Liu Yue, included Ling Chen as well.
Although everyone was drinking and chatting together, no one took the initiative to talk to Ling Chen, completely ignoring him.
Only a youth from Qiankun Academy didn’t ridicule Ling Chen in the slightest.