The Son of Heavenly Dao, after all, is still difficult to belong to our Heavenly Sword Sect.

Chen Jingxuan sighed inwardly.

Although the Heavenly Sword Sect is a top sect of Shenmu Prefecture, it is merely a third-rate sect on the whole Canglan Continent. Shenmu Prefecture is located on the edge of the Canglan Continent, where first-rate sects and top powers do not pay attention, which is why the Heavenly Sword Sect became the top power of Shenmu Prefecture.

"Senior Wine, I have something I would like to say alone with Senior Zhang. Could I ask you all to excuse us?"

Jiang Chen turned to look at Wine-crazed Sword Emperor.

"Alright, alright, you chat, you chat!"

Wine-crazed Sword Emperor nodded repeatedly. Jiang Chen openly said he wouldn't go to the Heavenly Sword Sect, which put half of his mind at ease. Asking them to excuse was not asking them to leave, which made him understand that Jiang Chen had made his choice, full of delight, he led Yun Tao off to the side.

Chen Jingxuan paid his respect to Zhang Sanfeng and followed the two.

"Mr Jiang, Yuan Star now..."

With the three departed, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't wait to speak.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and sat down on the ground with Zhang Sanfeng, narrating the events that occurred on Yuan Star after Zhang Sanfeng left.

"Unexpected! Unexpected indeed! If I had known earlier... I shouldn't have left so early!"

Zhang Sanfeng sighed deeply after hearing, then a cold glint shone in his eyes: "Twelve Archipelago Powers, the day I return to the Origin Continent will be your destruction day!"

"Senior Zhang, how is it that you are on the Canglan Continent?"

Jiang Chen took the opportunity to ask the question lingering in his mind.

"I just arrived..."

Zhang Sanfeng's eyes showed a hint of reminiscence, speaking softly.

When Zhang Sanfeng arrived at the Void Nether Realm, he was already at the Divine Infant Realm, traveling through the Origin Continent while cultivating.

When he broke through to the Void Refinement Realm, he arrived at an estate on the edge of the Origin Continent. After passing the Heavenly Tribulation, the Auspicious Clouds Nourishing the Body descended. It was this nourishing that caught the attention of a family power of the estate, wanting to recruit him into the family.

But Zhang Sanfeng did not wish to live under someone else's protection, resolutely refusing. Unexpectedly, this led to the family power bearing resentment, repeatedly troubling him, eventually leading to bloodshed.

After the conflict began, the family power started pursuing Zhang Sanfeng. He fled all the way and was forced to escape into the sea region between the Origin Continent and the Canglan Continent to escape the pursuit. Luckily, he was rescued by a commercial alliance doing business between the two continents, which brought him to the Canglan Continent.

Upon arriving at the Canglan Continent, he wandered into Shenmu Prefecture, befriending Chen Zhenhua, who had just ascended to be the Sect Leader.

The two shared a bond, and Zhang Sanfeng deeply admired Chen Zhenhua's integrity. Under Chen Zhenhua's earnest invitation, he became a guest elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

"Power blinds minds; it's unexpected that the righteous Sect Leader Chen has also changed…"

After narrating, Zhang Sanfeng let out a soft sigh.

Jiang Chen was silent for a moment, then softly spoke: "Senior Zhang, how about..."

"Until he wrongs me, I cannot leave the Heavenly Sword Sect."

Zhang Sanfeng knew what Jiang Chen wanted to say, abruptly interrupting, "However, you could go to Changlin Academy. Changlin Academy is a branch of Changling Academy, which is one of the continent's Six Great Academies. Their Academy Alliance is one of the four top powers of Canglan Continent. This path suits you better."

"Alright!"

Jiang Chen nodded, no longer discussing this topic, and asked about matters of the Void Nether Realm.

After their conversation, they reunited with Wine-crazed Sword Emperor and the two others.

Zhang Sanfeng and Chen Jingxuan returned to the Heavenly Sword Sect, while Jiang Chen followed Wine-crazed Sword Emperor and the two towards Changlin Academy.

...

Forest, ancient path, small inn.

"Young Jiang, in just three months, Changlin Academy will recruit new students. You don't need to participate in the initial selection, but you still need to partake in the newcomer competition after entering the academy!"

In the inn at a place by the wall, Wine-crazed Sword Emperor, while sipping from his cup, looked at Jiang Chen: "Academy rules dictate that no matter who they are, everyone must participate in the newcomer competition upon entry, even if Yun Tao has grown up in the academy from childhood."

"Understandable!"

Jiang Chen nodded lightly.

"Jiang Chen, when the time comes for the competition, you better take it easy, leave some face for the newly admitted academy members."

Yun Tao commented with a smile.

Jiang Chen's combat power is already capable of slaying early-stage Divine Infant Realm cultivators above his level, and the academy competition is between students of the same level. Jiang Chen's participation is just a formality.

"Hey! Have you heard? A tomb has been discovered in the black forest north of Fenglin City town, hearsay claiming it might be the tomb of the Shadowless Sword Emperor, attracting many cultivators over there."

"I heard too; when the tomb appeared, black clouds shrouded the whole black forest's sky for three days and nights, and not a ray of sunlight could fall."

"Sword Emperor? Being referred to as Emperor means a power of the Unity Realm; is a mighty Sword Dao expert buried there?"

"I can't believe you haven't heard of the Shadowless Sword Jincheng? He was the number one expert of our Mingqian Realm back then!"

"Really? So amazing?"

The conversation drifted over from the next table, causing Wine-crazed Sword Emperor and Yun Tao both to pause and exchange glances.

"Senior Wine, who is the Shadowless Sword Emperor?"

Jiang Chen asked Wine-crazed Sword Emperor in confusion.

Wine-crazed Sword Emperor explained softly: "The Shadowless Sword Emperor was the top expert of Mingqian Realm five hundred years ago. His cultivation had reached the pinnacle of the Unity Realm, but he was unwilling to remain in the Emperor Realm and attempted a breakthrough to attain the Pinnacle of Saint Transformation, only to be annihilated by the Saint Tribulation!"

"That black forest became as such because the land was bathed in the Heavenly Tribulation, causing the trees that grew to be pitch black like ink. Thunder-struck wood once appeared there, attracting many experts to explore."

"But for recent centuries, no one has discovered any thunder-struck wood; hence no experts went there, yet unexpectedly, the tomb of the Shadowless Sword Emperor appeared."

"It seems that the Shadowless Sword Emperor anticipated not surviving the Saint Tribulation, so prepared his tomb long ago… and now, the black forest that has been peaceful for a hundred years will face turmoil again!"

"So… the Emperor Realm is the Unity Realm?" Jiang Chen softly inquired.

"Yes!"

Wine-crazed Sword Emperor patiently explained: "In the cultivation world, realms are divided into Acquired Realm, Innate, Myriad Manifestations, Unification, Divine Infant, Void Refinement, Unity, and at the top, the Pinnacle of Saint Transformation. Void Refinement is considered Royal, Unity is termed Emperor, exclusive respectful titles for those in these realms. Like your fellow Zhang Sanfeng holds the title Yin Yang Sword King."

"Oh!"

Jiang Chen nodded lightly, then frowned slightly: "The Shadowless Sword Emperor was the top expert of Mingqian Realm, surely aware of the power of the Saint Tribulation, yet unwilling to remain in the Emperor Realm while preparing a tomb in advance, it seems somewhat illogical?"

Wine-crazed Sword Emperor paused, furrowing his brow in surprise: "You've got a point… it is indeed a bit odd!"

"Regardless of the peculiarity, since the tomb of the Shadowless Sword Emperor has emerged, and is nearby, there's no reason for us not to go see."

Yun Tao's eyes shone as he spoke.

"Going to have a look is good; if it's truly the Shadowless Sword Emperor's grand tomb, it can aid in enhancing our Sword Dao comprehension!"

Wine-crazed Sword Emperor nodded lightly.

The three no longer delayed, standing up to settle accounts and left the inn.

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