Xiao Chen could not figure out what was going on. When he saw that the four were about to leave, he quickly pulled Chen Xiao back and asked, "Senior Brother Chen, what's going on?"
Chen Xiao turned his head and said, "That is our Senior Brother Hu Hai, one of the three true inheritors with the authority to conscript you. Now that you have been conscripted, you have no right to refuse."
Chen Xiao changed the topic and smiled. "Don't worry. If things go smoothly, this will be a fortuitous encounter for you. It will be beneficial to you."
Conscription?
This was not the first time Xiao Chen had heard of this term. Previously, the black-robed administrator had said that Yun Feiyu had been conscripted and returned quickly.
A conscription could not be refused. This also explained why Yun Feiyu gave up on the three-thousand-contribution point mission and rushed back.
Of the nine true inheritors, only three had the authority to conscript them. Xiao Chen slowly figured out the situation in his mind.
Aside from the top-ranked true inheritors, Shui Lingling, who worked in the Bushin Palace, there were two factions.
These two factions probably used their conscription powers for the same matter. The other faction conscripted Yun Feiyu, breaking the balance between the two factions.
For the sake of resisting the other faction, Chen Xiao's faction conscripted Xiao Chen.
However, there was too little information for the two factions to pay so much attention to this matter. Xiao Chen could not figure it out.
Xiao Chen's expression changed slightly. He said softly, "Could it really be for a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast? Otherwise, Yun Feiyu would have returned last month. He would have completed it already."
A Rank 8 Spirit Beast was equivalent to a late-stage Superior Grade Martial Monarch. If it was a king among Spirit Beasts, it would be even stronger. Even a peak Martial Monarch would not be a match for it.
Only a half-Sage would dare to say that they could defeat it easily. Even if Chen Xiao and the other three worked together, they would barely be able to do so.
However, there was no point in thinking so much. Even if there was danger and Xiao Chen was conscripted, he had no right to refuse. Unless he forcibly withdrew from the Haotian Sect, that was impossible.
Danger often came hand in hand with opportunity. As Chen Xiao said, this might be a great fortuitous encounter for Xiao Chen.
Holding the jade bottle in his right hand, Xiao Chen's eyes revealed a determined look. Since the opportunity was right in front of him, he could not afford to be timid.
After returning to the cultivation room, Xiao Chen made preparations to advance to Medial Grade Martial Monarch. His foundation was firm, and his Quintessence was vast and pure.
As long as one had enough Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls and could endure the pain, breaking through the bottleneck would not be difficult.
When the sun rose, Xiao Chen successfully broke through his bottleneck and advanced to Medial Grade Martial Monarch. This increase in cultivation allowed the Quintessence in his body to soar.
It had more than doubled, unlike the minor realms where it only increased by twenty percent.
As the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation circulated, the Spiritual Energy in the Spirit Vein's origin poured in endlessly.
The feeling of being unable to advance no matter how he tried to absorb the energy disappeared without a trace.
Xiao Chen opened his eyes, and a bright light shone in them. His eyes revealed a frightening gaze. His black pupils became even deeper, making them unfathomable.
Xiao Chen extended out his Spiritual Sense and saw that Chen Xiao and the others were already waiting outside the courtyard. He did not delay any longer, making some preparations before leaving.
When the black-clad youth saw Xiao Chen's aura, he nodded to himself and smiled. "You actually managed to break through in one night. This means that your foundation is very firm. Otherwise, it would not have been so easy."
The black-clothed youth, Hu Hai, took out a black token from his sleeve and said sternly, "Let's cut to the chase. I will not beat around the bush. I am now officially recruiting you. According to the rules, you cannot refuse. However, I do not force others."
"If you are afraid, you can reject me. Take the Spirit Gathering Pearls I gave you yesterday as a sign of good karma."
Xiao Chen smiled faintly and did not hesitate to receive the black conscription medallion. He said, "Why would I reject you? This is exactly what this Xiao was looking for."
The black-clad youth laughed loudly and said, "I just knew that you would not reject me. How can someone who can endure the pain of refining their Quintessence twice be cowardly?"
Under the Xiao Chen's gaze, Chen Xiao stepped forward and said, "Xiao Chen, now that you are a member of our team, there is no need to hide some things from you.
"The true inheritors have always been split into two factions. The two factions are like fire and water, constantly fighting each other. Actually, this is something the elders do on purpose. Even though we have become true inheritors, we do not dare to slack off and have to constantly compete with each other.
"This time, we will be competing again. The results of the competition are very important. Whoever gains the initiative will be able to follow First Senior Sister to the Savage Battlefield."
The Savage Battlefield was the place where the ancient Emperors fought. It was vast and boundless. It was originally a mysterious forbidden land with countless treasures buried in it.
After the Emperors' war, the Martial Emperors of the various races poured their blood on it, turning it into a land of fortuitous encounters.
There were all sorts of natural treasures, Spirit Herbs, and Spirit Trees that were rarely seen in the outside world. The Monarch Blood Grass that Xiao Chen consumed could not even rank at the very top.
Aside from this, there were several Martial Emperors' graves and True Dragon Caves. There were even several Immortal Sect Remnants from the Immortal Epoch.
The Savage Battlefield itself was a forbidden land. Furthermore, there were countless forbidden lands within the forbidden land. Even the current Martial Emperors could not explore them all.
There were still many unknown forbidden lands waiting for the peak geniuses to explore. This was one of the few public lands of fortuitous encounters in the Kunlun Realm.
The importance of a fortuitous encounter to a cultivator went without saying. A genius without a fortuitous encounter and a genius with a fortuitous encounter would instantly be far behind.
There was a demonic barrier around the Savage Battlefield that would weaken once every three years. For the sake of tempering their disciples, the various sects would send their elites into the Savage Battlefield to seek their own fortuitous encounters.
The peak young experts of the Tianwu Domain would not be willing to miss out on this opportunity. Otherwise, they would be left far behind if others gained a fortuitous encounter.
This is indeed a fortuitous encounter, Xiao Chen thought to himself. However, he still had some doubts. He said, "I can go as well."
Hu Hai nodded and smiled. "As long as you are not afraid of taking risks, naturally, you can. You are already part of our team now.
"Of course, this is all on the premise that we can defeat Hua Tianhe in the competition. Otherwise, it will all be for naught."
The goal of the competition was set by the top true inheritor of the Haotian Sect, Shui Lingling. The two teams would be the first to kill a peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast.
Whoever could follow her into the Savage Battlefield would obtain the qualifications to follow her into the Savage Battlefield.
Xiao Chen understood the ins and outs of the matter. He asked, "Are we going now?"
Hu Hai sized up Xiao Chen and smiled. "There is no rush. You are still lacking something. You have an early Superior Grade inner vest Secret Treasure, but that is not enough for defense."
Hu Hai removed his identity medallion and said to the green-clad girl, "Jun Si, bring him to buy two better shields. We will wait for you outside the city."
Defensive Secret Treasures were rarely seen and extremely valuable. Xiao Chen could not help but feel moved by this black-clad youth's generosity. First, this black-clad youth gave Xiao Chen ten Medial Grade Spirit Gathering Pearls. Now, without even blinking, he bought two defensive shields for himself.
The group split up for now. The green-clad girl, Jun Si, led Xiao Chen to the inner city. The others headed out of the city, heading to meet up when the time came.
"Junior Brother Xiao Chen, I heard from Chen Xiao that you came from a lower realm. Which realm are you from?" Jun Si chatted with Xiao Chen in the air.
Xiao Chen answered honestly, "The Sky Dome Realm."
Jun Si's eyes lit up. She said, "The Thunder King, Sang Mu's Sky Dome Realm?"
Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised. Unexpectedly, there was still someone who remembered the name of the Thunder King. Ever since he came to the Kunlun Realm, everyone revealed an expression of disdain when they heard the name Sky Dome Realm. Very few people were as pleasantly surprised as Jun Si.
Jun Si smiled gently and said, "Our Jun Clan received great grace from the Thunder King in the past. Even now, there is a statue of the Thunder King in our clan's headquarters. Little Junior Brother Xiao Chen, I will take care of you in the future. Tell me about the Thunder King's time in the Sky Dome Realm. "
Xiao Chen felt embarrassed in his heart. The other party looked to be about the same age as him. Such a tone made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
However, Xiao Chen still told her about the Thunder King's time in the Sky Dome Realm before he became famous.
There were too many legends about the Thunder King. Xiao Chen only told a small part of them before the two arrived at the inner city. Jun Si said regretfully, "Tell me about it next time. I'll bring you to the auction house first."
Time was tight, but Jun Si was very serious about choosing. Every time she chose a shield, she would personally check it several times.
After searching for a long time, she still could not find a shield that satisfied her. Jun Si shook her head and said, "Originally, I was planning to find two Superior Grade shields for you. However, defensive Secret Treasures are too rare. Without an official auction, it would be hard to find one.
"These are two peak Medial Grade shields. Give them a try. They might be able to save your life at a crucial moment."
The two shields were as tall as Xiao Chen. They were extremely heavy and hard. Xiao Chen did not know what they were made of.
Xiao Chen held one shield in each hand. Then, he placed the two shields together and infused his Quintessence into them. They immediately formed a sealed barrier, encasing Xiao Chen inside.
After feeling the thickness of the barrier, Xiao Chen felt very satisfied. He said, "These two, then. I feel very good."
Jun Si was still not satisfied. She said, "That is all we can do. Let's go. They have been waiting for a long time already."
Outside the city gates, Hu Hai and the other two had been waiting for a long time already. After Xiao Chen and Xiao Chen arrived, they immediately set off.
Hu Hai waved his sleeves, and a small, exquisite, black, steel warship appeared. The warship slowly enlarged, turning into a lone boat.
After the four boarded the warship, four jets shot out from the back of the steel warship. They burst forth with a strong thrust and soared into the clouds in the blink of an eye.
Xiao Chen sized up the steel warship and felt amazed. The style of the warship was simple, but it gave off a strong sense of security. It felt cool to the touch.
Seeing Xiao Chen's curiosity, Xiao Chen smiled and said, "This is the treasure that Senior Brother Hu is proud of. It is a fragment of a Magic Treasure that he obtained from an Immortal sect Remnant. After the refiners of the Tianwu Domain's Fire Li Sect modified it, it is now equivalent to a high-ranked Superior Grade Secret Treasure."
When Hu Hai, who was at the bow of the warship, heard this, he smiled faintly and said, "It is nothing. That Magic Treasure is already very badly damaged. After modifying it to its current state, it has lost many of its functions.
"Xiao Chen, let me tell you about the target of this trip. Our target is the peak Rank 8 Spirit Beast, the Golden Savage Ox. This fellow is a bona fide tyrant of the Savage Beast Forest. It is very difficult to deal with."
Xiao Chen had heard of the Savage Beast Forest before. It was an extremely vast forest, even larger than the Haotian Province. It bordered the nearby provinces.
In the northernmost part of the Savage Beast Forest, after passing through a few cities, one would arrive at the Fiend Domain, which bordered the Tianwu Domain. That was the territory of the Fiend Race, and the borders were rather chaotic.
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