Chapter 584: Chapter 584: The Two or Three Matters that Must be Discussed Between the Young Sect Master and Ling Chen
Cultivators who can enter the Burning Flame Sect naturally all regard themselves as geniuses, and their arrogance is imaginable.
Somehow someone got admitted through special recruitment, and of course, people weren’t convinced.
They really wanted to see what kind of background this Ling Chen had!
However, since Ling Chen never left his house, they didn’t dare to barge in rashly.
As time went by, Ling Chen’s fame grew ever louder, even overshadowing the limelight of the top ten blue-clothed disciples.
Most people had never seen Ling Chen in person, so various speculations and discussions started swirling around.
Some said that Ling Chen was the illegitimate son of the Sect Master from outside the sect.
Some said that Ling Chen had clung to the thighs of the Young Sect Master.
There were even those who said Ling Chen and the Young Sect Master had a friendship that transcended friendship and gender!
In any case, there were so many versions that one could write a book.
Another ten or so days later, a book entitled ’Unspeakable Affairs between the Young Sect Master and Ling Chen’ somehow started circulating in a small scope.
It became an instant hit that was in short supply.
Ling Chen didn’t realize that his arrival would stir up such a commotion.
During this time, Ling Chen was diligently cultivating.
With the transformation of his Night Moon Saint Body, his Cultivation Speed greatly increased, and his Spiritual Power Cultivation naturally advanced to the late stage of the first level of the Palace Mansion Realm.
His Divine Soul Cultivation was also steadily improving.
He was just a step away from becoming a King Grade Divine Thought Master.
That evening.
Ye Fentian once again came to visit Ling Chen’s residence.
"Today, the newly recruited disciples have entered the sect. Tomorrow, the top ten new disciples will have an opportunity to enter the Burning Flame Valley. You should go too!"
Ye Fentian said with a smile.
"Burning Flame Valley?"
Ling Chen frowned.
Ye Fentian explained, "The Burning Flame Valley is a vital location of our Burning Flame Sect. The Spiritual Energy there is extremely abundant and can accelerate cultivation. As a specially recruited disciple of our Burning Flame Sect, you naturally have the right to cultivate there."
"Thank you then, Young Sect Master!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
"Could it be that he really isn’t coveting my Emperor’s Inheritance?"
Ling Chen inwardly mused.
The fact that he was even helping him improve his cultivation made Ling Chen feel like he was judging a gentleman’s heart with his own petty mind.
"No need to be polite, it’s only right!"
Ye Fentian waved his hand, gave Ling Chen a deep look, and said, "Perhaps there, you will have a chance to break through to the second level of the Palace Mansion Realm!"
With that, Ye Fentian then left.
The next morning.
Ling Chen flew towards Burning Flame Square.
Burning Flame Square was the gathering place Ye Fentian had mentioned the day before.
When he arrived, he saw a platform in the center of the square with eleven cultivators on it.
Ten of them, like him, were dressed in blue.
Naturally, they were the blue-clothed disciples of the Burning Flame Sect.
The other one was dressed in a grey robe and was one of the Stewards of the Burning Flame Sect.
There were also many blue-clothed disciples on the square.
Their eyes were fixed on those ten people with envy burning in their gaze.
"Greetings to Steward, disciple Ling Chen reporting in."
Upon landing on the platform, Ling Chen saluted the grey-robed Steward.
"Are you that Ling Chen?"
The Steward looked at Ling Chen with a curious gaze.
When he sensed that Ling Chen’s cultivation was only in the late stage of the first level of the Palace Mansion Realm, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
Ling Chen’s reputation had been quite resounding during this period.
He didn’t expect that he was merely a one-star King.
"Steward Liu, is he also a new disciple?"
One of the ten disciples, a handsome young man, asked with a smile.
"Yes!"
Steward Liu nodded.
The handsome young man glanced at Ling Chen, frowning and said, "I did not encounter this person during the assessment!"
Moreover, the qualification to participate in the entrance assessment was the second level of the Palace Mansion Realm.
Ling Chen hadn’t even reached the second level and thus did not qualify to participate!
Of course, he did not say that outright.
"He was admitted without the examination."
Steward Liu stated indifferently.
He was somewhat skeptical about the purpose of the Young Sect Master allowing Ling Chen to enter the Burning Flame Valley.
In the Burning Flame Valley, there are only ten Spiritual Eyes.
With Ling Chen’s strength, he wouldn’t even be able to compete for the worst Spiritual Eye.
In that case, does it make any difference whether Ling Chen enters or not?
"Oh!"
Everyone understood in their hearts.
So, this person had entered through the back door.
"Young Master Xiahou!"
Ling Chen smiled at a young man.
One of them was Xia Houjin, whom he had previously encountered in Yunshui City.
It seems that this person did indeed secure a place among the top ten.
"Young Master Ling!"
Xia Houjin said with a smile.
"Do you know each other?"
Everyone was somewhat surprised.
"What’s the background of this kid?"
A handsome young man communicated through a voice transmission.
Xia Houjin replied: "Young Master Zhao, I’m not clear on the details, but he seems to have a good relationship with the Young Sect Master. Don’t be fooled by his low cultivation; his strength is formidable!"
The handsome young man’s name was Zhao Yu.
"Is that so?"
Zhao Yu was unconcerned in his heart.
How strong can a first-layer Palace Mansion Realm cultivator be?
At this moment, Steward Liu spoke: "Now that everyone’s here, let’s set off!"
"Okay!"
Everyone nodded hastily.
"Steward Liu, wait a moment!"
Suddenly, four cultivators flew over from a distance.
"What’s the matter?"
Steward Liu looked towards the four individuals.
These four were also newly promoted disciples.
However, they didn’t rank in the top ten and therefore missed the chance to enter the Burning Flame Valley this time.
"Steward Liu, aren’t there only ten spots to enter the Burning Flame Valley? Why is this person qualified to go in?"
The leading cultivator pointed at Ling Chen, speaking out with a cold tone.
There was a questioning tone in his voice.
His name was Xue Hua, ranked eleventh among the new disciples.
Now seeing Ling Chen, a first-layer Palace Mansion Realm cultivator, qualified to enter the Burning Flame Valley, how could he not be angry?
Hearing this, Steward Liu was not annoyed but smiled: "Young Master Xue, this person is personally appointed by the Young Sect Master."
This Xue Hua was the nephew of an elder in the sect.
Of course, he did not dare to offend him excessively.
If it were any other disciple without status, he would have been slapped away long ago; why would he be so courteous?
"Young Sect Master?"
Hearing this, Xue Hua’s eyes flickered with a hint of apprehension.
The Young Sect Master’s status alone was enough to match the elder behind him.
He certainly did not dare to hold the Young Sect Master accountable!
This turn of events immediately attracted the attention of many.
Especially the newly advanced disciples, nearly all of whom crowded over.
Many senior blue-clothed disciples also came over to watch.
"Ling Chen?"
"Is that the Ling Chen?"
"The person behind the Young Sect Master?"
...
Many blue-clothed disciples, upon hearing the name Ling Chen, became excited and looked at Ling Chen with complex expressions, seemingly imagining the scenes between Ye Fentian and Ling Chen.
Especially some female disciples, their eyes shimmered with excitement.
Then, people began calling their friends.
Soon, the square gathered hundreds of cultivators, and more continued to arrive incessantly, eager to see what the person behind Ye Fentian looked like.
Ling Chen was also somewhat surprised.
Hadn’t he kept a low profile?
What were all these people staring at him for?
"Is that the pretty boy?"
"Yeah, he doesn’t look very special, does he?"
"Hmm, really don’t know why the Young Sect Master would keep him around..."