Chapter 37 - Chu Tian's Dominance! Terrifying Heritage! The Ancient Profound Emperor!
Chapter 37 Chu Tian’s Dominance! Terrifying Heritage! The Ancient Profound Emperor!
“Uh…”
Xuan Qing looked at Chu Tian with a puzzled expression, thinking to himself, I don’t think I know this guy, do I?
“Senior, you…”
Xuan Qing cautiously opened his mouth. But before he could finish his sentence, the gray-robed elder suddenly let out a cold snort.
He immediately said, “Xuan Qing just nodded and agreed to join our Qiankun Cave Heaven. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to interfere at this point?”
If he could see through Chu Tian’s strength, he wouldn’t even bother to say this much.
“It is indeed inappropriate,”
Chu Tian nodded, then added, “But so what?”
“You!”
The gray-robed elder’s face darkened — this guy was being insolent!
“How about this? To be fair, let Xuan Qing make the decision himself.”
“If he chooses Qiankun Cave Heaven, I’ll leave immediately and won’t go back on my word.”
Chu Tian’s tone wasn’t particularly forceful.
“Very well!”
The gray-robed elder’s expression softened. Since the other party was being reasonable, this could be resolved smoothly.
He turned to Xuan Qing and said, “Young friend, you nodded just now, so that means you’ve agreed to return with me to Qiankun Cave Heaven, right?”
“I can guarantee you this — if you agree, once you join, we’ll devote all our resources to cultivating you!”
Hearing this, Xuan Qing’s heart wavered.
What he lacked most right now were cultivation resources. With them, he could grow rapidly. And he could gain the strength to search for the Ancient Profound Emperor’s tomb even faster!
Just then, Chu Tian quietly sent a voice transmission to Xuan Qing, saying only four words. In an instant, Xuan Qing’s eyes widened, and he suddenly turned to stare at Chu Tian!
After a moment of silence, Xuan Qing looked at the gray-robed elder and said, “Apologies, Senior. I choose to follow this senior instead. I truly appreciate Qiankun Cave Heaven’s sincere invitation.”
“Why? Weren’t you just—”
The gray-robed elder couldn’t believe it and tried to question him further. But Chu Tian cut him off, saying, “Xuan Qing has already made his choice. Stop nagging and go back to report to your sect.”
“You—!”
The gray-robed elder’s chest heaved in anger. He was so furious he nearly struck out!
Damn it! A duck that was already in the pot just flew away like that!
Who was this guy that suddenly appeared?
What kind of trick did he use to make Xuan Qing choose him without hesitation?
“So infuriating!”
The gray-robed elder flung his sleeves and stormed off angrily, his face dark. If he stayed any longer, he might not be able to hold back from attacking.
At this moment, Chu Tian smirked and stared at the elder’s retreating figure. His eyes turned golden, with deep purple glows flickering within.
“Ahhh!”
The gray-robed elder suddenly screamed, clutching his head in pain, his face twisted in agony. He felt a powerful soul force invade his Sea of Consciousness. That soul force was forcibly rewriting his memories!
The elder tried to resist, but to his shock—With his cultivation at the Heavenly Evolution Realm, he was completely helpless against this sudden intrusion!
In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the gray-robed elder stood there, confused, muttering to himself, “Xuan Qing vanished without a trace? That kid’s speed is insane… no wonder he’s a top-tier genius.”
“I guess I’ll go report back to the Sect Master. Not finding him shouldn’t be my fault, right?”
His figure gradually faded and disappeared from the spot. Meanwhile, Chu Tian had already taken Xuan Qing through the higher clouds—And entered a luxurious flying vessel hidden above.
“Nice environment!”
As expected of Xuan Qing, the reincarnation of an Emperor Sovereign—he had clearly seen grand occasions before. Even when faced with this luxurious flying vessel that could make even a remnant soul of a Saint Sovereign drool with desire, he merely gave it a simple “nice.”
When the two returned, Lin Chen and the other four quickly came forward to greet them. None of them had ever met Xuan Qing before, and they all looked at him curiously.
Who was this man, to warrant Chu Tian personally going out to receive him? But Xuan Qing had no intention of paying them any mind.
His heart was still surging from the four words Chu Tian had transmitted to him just now.
“Ancient Xuan Emperor Sovereign!”
That was how Chu Tian had addressed him—firmly, as though certain of his identity. As if he knew beyond a doubt that Xuan Qing was the Ancient Xuan Emperor. Xuan Qing couldn’t understand it.
He and Chu Tian had never met before—how could Chu Tian know who he was?
Could it be…
Not only did this guy possess an ancient divine artifact, but he was also a high-level Saint Sovereign?
To see through his identity would at least require Saint Sovereign-level cultivation. Or, perhaps, a Saint-level cultivator in possession of an ancient divine artifact!
Anyone else would need to probe his body with divine sense from close range—Only through a meticulous internal examination could his identity possibly be uncovered.
But he had observed Chu Tian closely—there was no sign of an ancient divine artifact, nor did he seem like a Saint Sovereign in cultivation.
So where did the problem lie?
Even if Xuan Qing had once been the Emperor of the Human Race and had incredibly high standards—He couldn’t have guessed that some external cheat, called a system, had completely exposed him. Of course, Chu Tian wasn’t about to admit that.
Noticing Xuan Qing staring at him the whole time, Chu Tian chuckled and turned to Lin Chen and the others:
“You guys go train for now. You’re free to use any resources aboard the vessel. He and I have something to discuss.”
Lin Chen and the others nodded and tactfully left. A little distance away, the remnant soul of the Saint Sovereign tugged on Lin Chen. Peeking out sneakily and pricking up his ears, he tried to eavesdrop.
Lin Chen said helplessly, “Is it because you’ve spent the past few months with us and found us easygoing, that now you’re getting bold?”
It had been over three months since they’d departed from Lantian Town. During that time, Lin Chen and the others had gotten to know Chu Tian’s personality a bit. They discovered that not only was he kind-natured, he was also easy to get along with.
He didn’t act high and mighty despite his strength, always led with virtue, and reasoned things out patiently. As a result, their fear of Chu Tian’s terrifying power had gradually faded. Especially the remnant soul of the Saint Sovereign—he’d gotten bolder by the day!
“Hehe, just listening in a little—what’s the harm?”
The remnant soul laughed slyly.
“If you try eavesdropping again, this seat’s slap might just end you.”
Of course they couldn’t escape Chu Tian’s perception—he turned and said calmly.
“Exactly! Lin Chen, how could you do something like that?”
“Such a despicable act of eavesdropping brings great shame upon this Saint! And to think you tried to drag me into it—truly despicable!”
The Saint Sovereign’s remnant soul straightened up and pointed at Lin Chen accusingly. With that, the soul floated away, leaving Lin Chen standing there dumbfounded.
“I…”
Given his temperament, he nearly burst into curses.
…
“Senior, what did you mean just now?”
Xuan Qing remained calm. Though his memory was incomplete, he had once been the Human Race’s Emperor Sovereign—his composure was deeply rooted.
He wasn’t sure whether Chu Tian had truly seen through his identity, so he planned to probe a little.
Hearing this, Chu Tian smiled slightly and said, “What you’re thinking—Is exactly what this seat is thinking.
Does that answer your question?”
Boom!
Xuan Qing’s heart churned with turbulence.
Had he really been seen through?