Chapter 430: Questioning
It wasn't just Song Tianxing. In fact, the same thought flashed through the minds of all the young prodigies present, and their expressions grew solemn.
Although the Holy Temple rarely publicized it, the major powers in the eastern part of the dynasty knew a thing or two.
Namely, the relationship between the Holy Temple and Jingkong Temple!
According to rumor, the Holy Temple was a Buddhist Sect founded by a renegade disciple from Jingkong Temple, a titan in the southern part of the dynasty!
No one knew if this rumor was true or false.
But one thing was certain: there was indeed some connection between the Holy Temple and Jingkong Temple!
It was said that on the day the Buddha's Son was born, extraordinary phenomena filled the Holy Temple. It was from that time that rumors began to circulate about the Buddha's Son being the reincarnation of a certain Buddhist Great Power.
And around that same time, Jingkong Temple, far away in the south of the dynasty, also seemed to have been alarmed. They had reportedly sent an unimaginably powerful Great Power Level figure to descend upon the Holy Temple.
Although no one had heard of any further contact between the Holy Temple and Jingkong Temple since then.
But no one could guarantee whether Jingkong Temple was truly backing the Holy Temple!
Now, the Buddha's Son's unbridled attitude toward Song Jun, coupled with the confident smile on his face, was just too suspicious!
Unless they had lost their mind, no one would publicly confront a great aristocratic clan like the Song family.
Everyone couldn't help but wonder, where did the Buddha's Son get his confidence!
And there was only one possibility they could think of.
The mysterious man beside him was most likely a Buddhist Cultivator from Jingkong Temple!
Only with an expert from Jingkong Temple backing him could the Buddha's Son be so audacious—not only daring to challenge the Song family openly but even claiming to have the ability to bring disaster upon them!
Song Tianxing stared intently into the Buddha's Son's eyes.
It was as if he wanted to see through the Buddha's Son's thoughts!
But the Buddha's Son, a smile on his face, stood his ground with perfect composure, meeting his gaze.
That calm and composed demeanor only deepened Song Tianxing's suspicions. His expression shifted, and for a moment, he didn't dare to make a rash move.
Song Yubing was also stunned. She stood there in a daze, at a loss.
'Is it really someone from Jingkong Temple?'
At the head seat, the white-robed man frowned slightly, his gaze also drawn to Ye Chen, who stood beside the Buddha's Son.
'If it really is an expert from Jingkong Temple, then the Buddha's Son truly has the confidence to look down on all the Cultivators present.'
'He could even disregard me!'
While everyone present was filled with shock and suspicion, only Li Jianyin was sizing up Ye Chen with a meaningful look.
His eyes lit up slightly, his face revealing a deep curiosity.
Everyone else might suspect the mysterious man beside the Buddha's Son was from Jingkong Temple.
But not him!
Possessing innate Sword Intent, he could tell with a single glance that the mysterious man was a Sword Cultivator!
Moreover, his comprehension of Sword Intent was at a considerably high level!
This created a sense of resonance within him, so he didn't expose the Buddha's Son's lie.
His perception was sharp; he had long seen that the Buddha's Son was deliberately bluffing to sow suspicion among the Cultivators present.
At the same time, Ye Chen's gaze also fell upon Li Jianyin.
In fact, he had noticed Li Jianyin almost the moment he set foot in Lingtian Pavilion.
To others, Li Jianyin might appear to have a gentle temperament, his true edge concealed.
But only he could feel the supremely sharp Sword Intent surging beneath that mild exterior!
Just a single glance from afar made Ye Chen's skin tingle as if pricked by needles!
It was the first time he had ever seen such an astonishing Sword Cultivator.
This was, without a doubt, the most terrifyingly talented individual in the Sword Dao that Ye Chen had ever encountered in his life!
'Dongxuan Province is vast and abundant, truly full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons.'
Ye Chen couldn't help but sigh with emotion inwardly.
Since leaving Luoyun Sect, he had swept through all obstacles, yet to meet his match.
He had thought he would be hard-pressed to find a rival among the Cultivators of his generation in the eastern part of the dynasty. He never expected that this peerless prodigy, hailed as the number one talent of Dongxuan Province, would bring him such a huge surprise!
Yes, a surprise!
The feeling of being unrivaled in the world was certainly nice, but it was also a bit lonely.
On the unstoppable path of cultivation, it was a rare and pleasant surprise to encounter an evenly matched opponent!
Of course, although Ye Chen recognized him as a powerful Sword Cultivator, he felt not a hint of fear. Instead, a powerful will to fight surged within him.
He was confident that even this incredibly mysterious number one prodigy of Dongxuan Province would be no match for him!
Amidst the atmosphere of tense suspicion, Jin Shengquan, who wore a golden crown, suddenly broke the silence. "This person beside you," he began, "could he be a Great Power from Jingkong Temple?"
He had voiced the question on everyone's mind!
Instantly, all eyes in the hall focused on the Buddha's Son, awaiting his answer.
"What do you think?" But the Buddha's Son merely smiled meaningfully, not giving a direct answer.
"To have the ability to bring disaster upon the Song family... I'm afraid only Jingkong Temple would be capable of that, right?"
"Besides, given your status, you wouldn't have access to any other major figures except for Jingkong Temple, which has ties to the Holy Temple."
Jin Shengquan said faintly, his contemptuous tone causing the Buddha's Son to narrow his eyes, fury rising in his heart.
"In fact, isn't that what everyone is thinking?"
"Since everyone has already guessed, there's no need for you to be secretive. Why not have this great figure beside you show us a thing or two? Have him demonstrate one of Jingkong Temple's marvelous Buddhist techniques to prove his identity. How about it?"
"Of course, you can refuse. But if you do, wouldn't that give me reason to suspect you're just bluffing?"
As his words fell, the hall instantly fell silent.
Many people fell into deep thought, their eyes flickering.
They were only now realizing they had jumped to conclusions!
They had all been so stunned by the Buddha's Son's tough stance against the Song family that their minds had run wild with speculation.
In reality, the mysterious man beside the Buddha's Son had never said a word or revealed anything from the very beginning.
The so-called Great Power from Jingkong Temple was entirely a product of their own imagination!
The Buddha's Son was stunned.
Even he hadn't expected Jin Shengquan to hit the nail on the head so precisely.
Song Yubing grew nervous.
The white-robed man, however, looked at the Buddha's Son with an amused expression.
As for Ye Chen, who stood beside the Buddha's Son, he remained silent, just standing quietly to the side.
Facing Jin Shengquan's aggressive gaze, the Buddha's Son naturally couldn't back down now.
If he showed any sign of retreat, the jig would be up!
His attitude remained firm. He snorted coldly, "You dare to question the identity of this esteemed senior from Jingkong Temple?"
"If he does indeed master a Buddhist Secret Technique, will you get on your knees and apologize immediately?"
His words were firm and forceful, causing people to gasp.
Facing the Jin family, not only did the Buddha's Son show no fear, but he seemed to have grown even more confident!
Jin Shengquan frowned slightly, a cold glint surging in his eyes.
But then, Jin Shengquan suddenly smiled.