"Friend, since you have returned, why not come inside for a chat?"

It was the voice of Lingtian City Lord.

Luo Chen's expression changed slightly, instinctively looking around.

At this moment, his Qi Power was restrained, his breath nearly invisible, his appearance altered; even those familiar with him would not recognize him at first glance.

How did Lingtian City Lord know he had returned?

An array?

No, the big formation of Lingtian Pass had been severely depleted in numerous battles, it couldn't possibly have such detection abilities!

His gaze fell on Ling Fengzi, who appeared ignorant. Was it possible he had been discovered?

Luo Chen shook his head inwardly.

No!

Ling Fengzi's ability to restrain his breath surpassed even Luo Chen; otherwise, years ago, he wouldn't have sent Ling Fengzi to scout for information, wandering on the edge of danger.

Suddenly, Luo Chen reached out to touch his forehead.

There was a droplet pattern there, even though Luo Chen had deliberately hidden it, it still existed.

"What a remarkable technique!"

Luo Chen snorted coldly.

Ling Fengzi, suddenly hearing the cold snort, looked at Luo Chen in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Luo Chen's face was dark, he waved his hand, "It's nothing, you return to Fenghua Palace first, I'm going into the city."

"Alright."

Ling Fengzi nodded, though a bit puzzled as Luo Chen had been hesitating earlier, and suddenly made a decision. But since he knew Luo Chen was still alive, his mission was considered complete.

After Ling Fengzi left, Luo Chen wiped his face, his muscles trembled, and his appearance instantly returned to normal.

His gloomy face also quickly adjusted, even managing to squeeze out a slight smile.

He no longer concealed himself, boldly entering Lingtian Pass.

Within the city, many strong beings recognized Luo Chen's face, and as he appeared, their gazes followed him wherever he went.

The meaning was difficult to discern, mostly envy.

As for what exactly they envied, everyone was well aware.

Luo Chen ignored these gazes, flying straight to the City Lord Mansion.

After landing, the lower order cultivators of Dark Abyss Sect stationed there promptly came forward to greet him.

Leading them was Ye Hong, whom Luo Chen had met several times before, knowing he was a direct descendant of the Lingtian City Lord.

Upon seeing Luo Chen, Ye Hong didn't hesitate to offer greetings: "Ye Hong greets Junior Master Luo, my ancestor has been waiting for a long time, please follow me!"

Quick to change his tone!

His respectful demeanor, humble posture, no longer retained the arrogance of a Holy Land disciple.

Indeed, isn't Luo Chen now considered part of Mingyuan Sacred Land?

Luo Chen smiled and nodded in agreement, proceeding step by step into the depths of the City Lord Mansion under Ye Hong's guidance.

No longer the usual grand hall for discussions, but arriving at a secluded courtyard guarded by layers of arrays.

"My ancestor is inside." Ye Hong respectfully spoke, then stepped aside.

Luo Chen nodded slightly and stepped inside without hesitation.

The pavilion had a stone table, the chessboard standing quietly.

Black and White Chess Pieces, the endgame unclear in its direction.

Lingtian City Lord sat beside, holding the chess piece but not placing it.

Upon seeing Luo Chen, the somewhat pale-faced Lingtian City Lord smiled.

"I knew, given Junior Brother's abilities, that you could return safely."

Luo Chen stepped into the pavilion, with a half-smile: "I fear it's not confidence in me, but in Heize Ancestor's protective divine power!"

On his forehead, the droplet pattern was vivid.

Lingtian City Lord didn't hide it, confidently stating: "Indeed, the Ancestor spent great effort to place the Great Divine Power, Heavenly Birth Water on you, fearing you might encounter mishaps. With this divine power protection, few below Divine Transformation can kill you."

So straightforward?

Does this also admit the other party could sense him because of that divine power?

Luo Chen instinctively touched the droplet on his forehead.

He had learned the name of this divine power — Heavenly Birth Water!

Luo Chen exhaled a stream of Turbid Qi, walking to the chessboard.

"City Lord..."

"Since you've agreed to join Mingyuan, let's address each other as brothers."

"Senior Brother Ye!"

Luo Chen didn't insist, changing his address.

His gaze fell on the endgame on the chessboard, concerned: "I heard you were seriously injured, shouldn't you be resting, why calculate the endgame here, expending your energy?"

"The injuries are indeed severe, but they won't be healed in a short period." Lingtian City Lord didn't avoid discussing his situation, speaking while involuntarily coughing gently, "Compared to that, seeing Junior Brother in person is more important."

"Cough, cough..."

After a few coughs, Lingtian City Lord pointed at the chessboard.

"Junior Brother Luo has been to Zhongzhou, even entered Heaven and Earth Peak, becoming a Guest Elder of Star Gate. I assume you're well-versed in chess, can you discern the direction of this endgame?"

Luo Chen glanced at the endgame, speaking calmly: "The way of Go, I'm only at the initial entry stage, can't be considered mastery. This endgame's direction is like seeing flowers in the mist to me, Senior Brother Ye, you may speak freely."

Lingtian City Lord found it somewhat unfortunate; the opposite wasn't an enthusiast, so he could only point at the chessboard and say:

"This endgame was transmitted from Zhongzhou, a classic; Black Chess has initially formed a dragon's might, and even created a multi-ko cycle at key points, making it difficult for ordinary players to break."

"Just like earlier Eastern Wasteland's situation, the Demon Clan came menacingly, the Human Clan couldn't withstand them. Even setting up Lingtian Pass, it only dragged the opponent into a quagmire of war."

"But this endgame has already been broken by Zhongzhou's Chess Saint, the method used was selecting points to influence the entirety, both breaking the cycle and slaughtering the dragon."

"Our Dark Abyss Sect's approach to resolving the Eastern Wasteland's crisis this time is similar, just more violent."

Indeed very violent, directly beheading!

Of course, the effect was excellent too.

From now on, the situation in Eastern Wasteland has completely shifted towards the Human Clan.

But after Lingtian City Lord placed pieces to demonstrate the chessboard's direction, Luo Chen held his breath.

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