There were only five days left until the half-month deadline that the Blood Clad Sect announced. However, the Blue Dragon King, Xiao Chen, still had not appeared. Immediately, all sorts of rumors about Xiao Chen spread.
Some said that Xiao Chen was already dead, so naturally, he could not appear.
Some said that Xiao Chen was already crippled and was now just an ordinary person. If he went, he would just be seeking death.
For the past five years, everyone had already forgotten about Xiao Chen's existence. In this golden age, outstanding talents appeared every day.
Who would remember an outstanding talent that was already past his prime?
However, due to the Dragon's Gate's commotion half a month ago and the Blood Clad Sect's announcement, the public opinion of the entire Heavenly Starry Ocean immediately pushed Xiao Chen to the heart of the storm.
This outstanding talent that no one paid attention to became the focus of every cultivator's discussion.
There were even some nosy people who started betting on whether Xiao Chen would appear or not.
The number of people betting surpassed everyone's expectations. On that day, the largest casino in the Heavenly Starry Ocean, the Rosy Cloud Mountain Manor, officially took over.
They set up professional bets on whether Xiao Chen would appear, whether he would be able to rescue the Dragon's Gate's Senior Elder, and whether he would be able to retreat unscathed.
There were only five days left, but there was still no news of Xiao Chen. There were no traces of Xiao Chen at all. The news that he would not appear spread like wildfire.
The odds of betting on Xiao Chen's appearance immediately soared, reaching a shocking one to one hundred. However, even with such horrifying odds, few people placed their bets. They did not believe that Xiao Chen would appear.
As for those who bet that Xiao Chen would be able to rescue the Dragon's Gate's Senior Elder, they were even rarer. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they were as rare as phoenix feathers or qilin horns.
No one expected that the Blue Dragon King, who was already past his prime, could cause such a commotion after five years.
There was no news of Xiao Chen at all. However, there was another gathering that was related to him that caught everyone's attention.
The former Lunar Palace's Holy Daughter sent out invitations, calling all the outstanding talents of the Heavenly Starry Ocean to gather and rescue the Dragon's Gate's Senior Elder.
Over the past half a month, many outstanding talents showed up with invitations.
The Zodiac Hall's Holy Son Chu Yang, the Myriad Fiend Island's Di Xinhan, the Yinyang Paradise's Yin Susu, and the Northern Sea Alliance's Young Master Ye Chen. Even Dugu Ao, who was far away in the Human-Demon Sea, rushed over in the last few days.
Every name on this long list was a well-known outstanding talent of the Heavenly Starry Ocean.
This clearly showed the influence of the Holy Daughter. Even though she was no longer at the Lunar Palace, she still commanded respect.
When talking about the Holy Daughter Yue Bingyun, her character and emotions were widely praised. Being affectionate and righteous was the best evaluation of her.
Some sharp-witted people noticed that many of the people on this long list had Immortal Holy Lands behind them, or a power second only to a Holy Land.
This triggered some deeper guesses.
Could it be that these Holy Lands did not dare to officially fall out with the Blood Clad Sect and could only use this method to silently express their stance?
Of course, it was also possible that he was overthinking things.
Five days later, in the Western Sea, the Blood Clad Sect's headquarters, Western Dragon City, everyone's attention was focused on the place.
The streets and alleys of the city were packed with people. All of them were cultivators from all over the Heavenly Starry Ocean. There were famous outstanding talents and cultivators who were just here to watch the excitement.
Of course, there was only one reason for so many cultivators rushing to Western Dragon City.
This was because today was the day the Blood Clad Sect decided to kill the Dragon's Gate's Elders. All the Dragon's Gate's Elders were locked up in Fresh Blood Plaza.
Rumor had it that at that time, the Blood Clad Sect's Young Master, Ao Feng, would draw lots to decide who to start with.
After that, they would publicly kill a Dragon's Gate's Elder every day until Xiao Chen appeared. If he did not appear, they would kill him until there was no one left.
The cruelty of the Blood Clad Sect's methods was rarely seen since ancient times.
The arrogance of the Blood Clad Sect's actions was also rarely seen in recent years. After this matter was over, a newly risen faction dared to be so ostentatious.
Aside from forcing Xiao Chen to appear, the Blood Clad Sect also had the intention of establishing its might.
After this matter was over, even if Xiao Chen did not appear, the Blood Clad Sect's position in the Heavenly Starry Ocean would be stable.
This could be said to be killing two birds with one stone, killing two birds with one stone. The sinister plan was extraordinary.
In the tallest pagoda in Western Dragon City, the Blood Clad Sect's Sect Master, Ao Lang, looked down on everyone. The aura of an ambitious and ruthless person on him was becoming more and more obvious.
Can Minghuo, who was standing behind him, felt a great deal of pressure.
With his back facing Can Minghuo, Ao Lang stood upright with his hands behind his back. He said indifferently, "Is there still no news of Xiao Chen?"
"No, this guy seems to have really disappeared. There's no trace of him at all. It can't be that he's really dead, right? If that's the case, it seems a bit unnecessary for us to make such a big fuss. "
Can Minghuo said carefully.
Ao Lang's lips curled up in an unfathomable smile. "Unnecessary? It was no longer important whether he appeared or not. His appearance was a pleasant surprise. If he doesn't appear, then I've more or less achieved my goal. "
"After today, the Blood Clad Sect will truly be established in the Heavenly Starry Ocean. Only then will I have the qualifications to stand on equal footing with the many Holy Lord."
Can Minghuo performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "Congratulations, Sect Master. You have fulfilled your wish. The day you unify the Heavenly Starry Ocean is just around the corner."
When Ao Lang heard this, he rejoiced in his heart. He could not help smiling and saying, "Who said that this is a golden age only for the outstanding talents? Everyone has the opportunity to carve out their own empire in this age of geniuses!"
"Sect Master, there's one more thing. After Yue Bingyun's group entered the city, they split up."
Ao Lang smiled in disdain and said, "They are just a bunch of dancing clowns. What age are we in? To think that they are still thinking of heroism and letting their emotions affect their decisions. They think that no one will notice them. How can there be a chance for them to hide in my Blood Clad Sect? "
"Sect Master is wise. We have been monitoring these people closely. It would be fine if they did not show themselves. However, once they do, we will definitely teach them a lesson," Can Minghuo said softly with a smile.
Ao Lang nodded in satisfaction. "There's no need for you to personally monitor this matter. You are overestimating them. Go and manage Fresh Blood Plaza. I have a feeling that Xiao Chen will still appear. "
"Yes!"
As Ao Lang stood upright with his hands clasped behind his back and looked down at the entire city, he felt a heroic spirit that made everyone else seem like ants.
Xiao Chen, I said before that one day, I will make you kneel and beg me. I absolutely meant it!
Thinking back to the humiliation of the past, Ao Lang clenched his right fist. A strong murderous intent flared in his eyes, and a strange red light appeared in them.
Due to this terrifying killing Qi, strong winds blew in the sky above, adding a hint of desolation and coldness to the atmosphere.
Fresh Blood Square used to be the West Dragon Square. However, after the West Ocean Dragon Palace changed its name, the West Ocean Dragon Palace became the West Ocean Dragon Palace. However, after the Western Sea Divine Dragon Palace changed its name, the decorations in the plaza changed to a piercing scarlet color.
Naturally, the name of the plaza changed as well.
The Dragon's Gate's Doyens had their cultivations restricted at the tall platform in the center. Chains bound their bodies as they knelt on the platform.
Mo Chen, Xuanyuan Zhantian, Lan Tianji, and the other people of the Dragon's Gate's upper echelon who had a deep relationship with Xiao Chen were all present.
Everyone's clothes were still intact, but their complexions were somewhat pale. As they knelt on the ground, they appeared to be in sorry states.
"How miserable! Half a month ago, they were all the Dragon's Gate's upper echelon. Unexpectedly, half a month later, they are all prisoners."
"Why is Xiao Chen not showing himself yet? Seeing so many of his companions suffer, does he not blame himself at all?"
"So what if he comes out? Now, he is just a cripple. Is he here to send himself to death?"
"That's true. I believe that this group of fellow sect members do not want him to show himself."
Seeing the Dragon's Gate's Doyens on the tall platform, the people below the platform discussed.
Mo Chen looked for something in the crowd. When she did not discover Xiao Chen's figure, she heaved a sigh of relief.
While the defenses around the plaza looked lax, the Blood Clad Sect's experts were actually all hidden.
If Xiao Chen really came, he would have fallen for the Blood Clad Sect's trap.
The Young Master Ao Feng sat on a chair in the back, playing with a die in his hand. This die would decide who would be the first Dragon's Gate's Doyens to be killed today.
"Blue Dragon King Xiao Chen, listen up. I have not touched a single one of these Dragon's Gate's Doyens. As long as you immediately appear before me, I can immediately release all the Dragon's Gate's Doyens. "
Ao Feng lazily reclined on the chair and drove his Primordial Energy, spreading his voice to every corner of the city.
His arrogant voice contained a trace of frivolity as it reverberated throughout the entire city.
Clearly, Ao Feng did not hold out much hope that Xiao Chen would really appear. If Xiao Chen really appeared, he would have come long ago. There would be no need to wait until now.
Ao Feng's behavior was truly asking for a beating. Unfortunately, this was the Blood Clad Sect's territory, so he could only endure his anger.
Ao Feng yawned in boredom. Then, he toyed with the die. When the drifting sound grew softer and softer, he prepared to continue speaking.
"As you wish."
Suddenly, a cold voice rang out in the Blood Clad Plaza.
Compared to Ao Feng's arrogant voice, this voice was much weaker in aura.
However, it was these four simple and clean words that caused the clamor in the city to come to an abrupt halt.
Everyone held their breath, feeling their hearts thumping loudly. For some reason, they felt nervous.
An entire city had stopped breathing for him!
"Clang!"
Ao Feng showed a startled expression. The lazy smile on his face vanished, and he stood up abruptly. Then, he threw his chair down heavily and looked around, searching for the owner of that voice.
"Pa!"
The instant Ao Feng stood up, the sky above him suddenly darkened.
Before Ao Feng could react, a huge foot trampled on him. His bones shattered, and he turned into a pile of mush.
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