There was a Xuanming District in Xuanming City and 108 Xuanming Courtyards in the Xuanming District.
This was the preferential treatment that Xuanming City gave to the prodigies on the Dark Ranking.
As for the powerhouses on the Dark Ranking, they were all at least at the Ninth Level Saint Rudiment Stage. They were either important figures from large forces or unaffiliated cultivators. Basically, they would not stay in Xuanming City.
The 108 Xuanming Courtyards were not completely adjacent to each other. Instead, they were separated by a distance of about a few thousand meters. This way, their daily cultivation would not affect each other.
Similarly, the 108 Xuanming Courtyards also had their own branches. No. 1 was the highest and largest, while No. 108 was the lowest and smallest. This showed the difference.
However, most of the prodigies on the Dark Ranking were not in the city. A considerable number of them came from various large forces. They usually went out to train or stayed in their respective forces to cultivate.
Two people were drinking in No. 84 Xuanming Courtyard.
One of them was dressed in a purple robe. He seemed to be noble, but his long and narrow eyes gave off a cold feeling.
One of them was dressed in black, perfectly accentuating the contours of his steel-like muscles. Sitting there, he was like an iron mountain, suppressing everything in all directions with an incomparably majestic aura.
"Lin Heming was actually defeated by a newcomer. This is really unexpected." The young man who was as strong as an ancient beast grinned. He immediately grabbed a large bowl and drank all the wine in it in one gulp.
"Lin Heming is just a piece of trash who has exhausted his potential. It's only a matter of time before he's defeated." The purple-robed young man with long and narrow eyes said disdainfully, "Moreover, the person who defeated Lin Heming fought with all his strength until the end. It's nothing."
"Even so, this person's cultivation is at the Intermediate Half-Saint Realm. His strength can continue to improve," the young man in black said thoughtfully.
"Even if he improves, he'll at most be ranked in the top 100. It's nothing to worry about," the purple-robed young man said disdainfully.
He was ranked 84th on the Dark Ranking. He was very strong. He could defeat someone with Lin Heming's strength in just a few moves. A person who had to exhaust all his strength to defeat Lin Heming was nothing at all.
The young man in black did not say anything after hearing the purple-robed young man's words.
…
Chen Zong stayed in the 105th room of the Xuanming Courtyard. The original owner, Lin Heming, naturally took his things and left.
"What a dense Heaven Earth Essence Energy." When Chen Zong walked into the 105th Xuanming Courtyard, he was secretly surprised.
The Yuan Qi of Heaven and Earth here was more than twice as rich and pure as that of the restaurant he had stayed in before.
Staying in such a place for a long time was very beneficial to the improvement of one's cultivation. Even if one's cultivation reached its limit, it would still be beneficial.
The space here was not very big, and the layout was also relatively simple. However, it looked very comfortable, as if it had been arranged by a brilliant method, making it easier for people to enter a state of cultivation.
"Not bad." Chen Zong was secretly delighted. He did not expect to gain such an unexpected benefit from this trial.
As for what would happen to Lin Heming, Chen Zong didn't give it much thought. The world was that simple and straightforward.
"The bottleneck of Qi Cultivation has loosened slightly. Let me try and see if I can cultivate the ninth level of the Taiyuan Cloud Scraping Technique," Chen Zong thought to himself. He stayed in the 105th Xuanming Courtyard and began to cultivate.
The outside world was bustling with noise and excitement because of Chen Zong's defeat of Lin Heming.
Immediately, some information about Chen Zong was dug up, but not much was dug up. They only knew that he was a Rogue Cultivator from the Purple Mountain Prefecture.
Of course, the saying that he had cultivated in seclusion with his master from a small place like the Purple Mountain Prefecture until his master passed away was an excuse made up by Chen Zong.
After all, this world was very complicated. There were indeed some experts who were not famous and indifferent to fame and fortune. They lived in seclusion in a remote place. They would teach some disciples, and when they reached a certain level, they would let their disciples go out to train and hone themselves.
Although there were not many examples like this, they did exist, so it was not easy to arouse suspicion.
Even if some people wanted to investigate, they would not be able to find any evidence to prove that Chen Zong was lying.
If Chen Zong said that he came from the Ancient Wind Mansion, and if the people of the Ancient Wind Mansion found out about it, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be some unforeseen events.
"He's from the Purple Mountain Prefecture, and his name is Chen Zong …" Li Xilang, who had just arrived in Xuanming City, seemed to have thought of something when he heard the news. His eyes suddenly shot out a sharp, cold light that was like cold lightning.
"Uncle Liu, please go and find out more details," Li Xilang said to the middle-aged man beside him.
"Okay." The middle-aged man looked like a man of few words, and his answer was very simple.
"If it's really you, then it's just right …" Li Xilang's eyes flashed with an extremely sharp killing intent.
"Eh, that person looks a little familiar."
"I recognize him. He's Li Xilang, a prodigy ranked 93rd on the Netherworld Leaderboard."
The passersby stared at the figure in a black robe embroidered with silver wolf patterns and exclaimed.
"Things seem to be a little different these days. Prodigies on the Netherworld Leaderboard are appearing frequently."
"Don't you know? The wine that person brewed is going to be opened again."
"Oh, the Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference is going to start again."
"Soon, I think. It should be this month."
"The wine that person brewed is not ordinary. If I'm lucky enough to taste a cup, I'll have no regrets in life."
"Haha, you're dreaming. Unfortunately, only true prodigies are qualified to be invited."
"But I don't know who will be invited this time."
"Those who are on the Netherworld Leaderboard will definitely be invited. In the past, if those who were on the Netherworld Leaderboard were in the city, they would most likely be invited. Some of the famous prodigies should also be invited."
According to the situation of the past Prodigy Wine Tasting Conferences, that seemed to be the case. If there were no changes this time …
…
"Ten Years of Qiankun Pot, Sun and Moon Refining True Body … Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference." Chen Zong stared at the green fluorescent post in his hand and read the contents as he muttered to himself.
Within the fluorescent light, there seemed to be a faintly discernible wine fragrance.
Chen Zong's nose twitched a few times unconsciously, trying to distinguish the wine fragrance clearly. However, the wine fragrance was very subtle, faintly discernible, like a hidden fragrance floating. Chen Zong seemed to want to catch it, but he couldn't. It constantly affected Chen Zong's heart.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Zong calmed down, but a smile hung on the corner of his mouth.
To be honest, Chen Zong's interest had been completely aroused.
Chen Zong was only interested in the wine at the Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference.
Other than swords, good wine was also one of Chen Zong's favorites. Every time he went to a new place, he would definitely find a famous restaurant to taste good wine. Only then would the trip not be in vain.
"However, the Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference seems to be quite interesting. I have to ask someone." Chen Zong, whose interest had been piqued, stepped out of the 105th Xuanming Courtyard and strode outside.
Chen Zong could only be considered as a newcomer. His understanding of the history of Xuanming City was still quite superficial. He had just heard about the Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference.
As the person who received the invitation, if he didn't understand it, he would be too blind to know anything when the time came.
However, those who grew up in Xuanming City were quite familiar with the so-called Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference. It didn't take long for Chen Zong to get the relevant information.
"I see." Chen Zong suddenly understood.
This so-called Prodigy Wine Tasting Conference was actually quite private.
It was privately started by an eccentric senior master who lived in seclusion in Xuanming City. This senior master loved wine and liked to brew his own wine. Not only was the wine he brewed delicious and memorable, but it also contained extraordinary effects.
It was unknown whether it was because of his hobby or other reasons, but since eighty years ago, this senior would hold a Wine Tasting Conference every ten years. The people he invited were the true geniuses of the younger generation who had yet to reach the Saint Realm. Only true geniuses were qualified to be invited.
In addition, if that genius happened to be in Xuanming City, the senior master wouldn't pay attention to him if he didn't.
Basically, as long as one was in Xuanming City, those who were on the Dark List and those who had been on the Dark List in the past would receive an invitation. Those who could receive an invitation were usually young but had extraordinary talent. Although they weren't on the Dark List, they had extraordinary talent and potential. They were rising stars.
"Wine Venerable is really interesting." After inquiring about the news, Chen Zong returned to the 105th Xuanming Courtyard in the Xuanming District.
However, just as he arrived at his own Xuanming Courtyard, Chen Zong stopped in his tracks. This was because there were two figures walking towards him.
One of them was a young man in a black robe. He had sharp features and a pair of cold eyes that glowed with a hint of green light. He looked like a ferocious wolf hiding in the dark, staring at its prey and ready to pounce and tear it to pieces at any time.
The black-robed young man's cold and terrifying eyes stared at Chen Zong from hundreds of meters away, as if he wanted to see through Chen Zong.
Chen Zong was slightly taken aback. His eyes narrowed as he felt a sense of threat from the other party. It seemed that this person's strength was stronger than Lin Heming's.
Immediately, Chen Zong also noticed the middle-aged man next to the black-robed young man. He looked cold and old-fashioned, and he seemed to be a man of few words. However, he posed an even greater threat, causing Chen Zong's heart to skip a beat.
He was very strong!
This middle-aged man was definitely a Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouse. He was not comparable to a First or Second Heaven Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouse. Even if Chen Zong used his Asura Doppelganger, he would not be a match for him.
"You are Chen Zong, the Chen Zong who ruined my Heavenly Wolf Sect's plan and killed my Heavenly Wolf Sect's disciples?" The black-robed young man, Li Xie Lang, asked. His voice was extremely cold, bringing with it a sharp cold wind.
"Heavenly Wolf Sect." Chen Zong's eyes narrowed. He was somewhat surprised.
He did not expect to meet someone from the Heavenly Wolf Sect here.
This was the Xuanming District, and people who were not from the Xuanming Courtyard could not enter and leave at will. In other words, this person was most likely a genius on the Dark List.
Moreover, this person was from the Heavenly Wolf Sect. Chen Zong understood the purpose of this person.
However, Chen Zong was not afraid. The only thing he was wary of was the silent middle-aged man, who was very threatening.
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