(Third Update)
Su Luan's words immediately made Chen Zong understand that all of this was just a competition between the two of them.
There were three palaces in Yi Yuan Sect. None of the palaces were stronger or weaker. They were almost at the same level. Since they could become the godson, they were naturally quite outstanding in all aspects. They were far from being comparable to others.
The competition between the godsons for the position of the Hierarch was like a war without gunpowder or blood. It was an invisible game.
The appointment of the Lord of the World Suppressing City was to test their management ability. At the same time, it was also to see if they could use their unique vision to pick out outstanding talents to enter the Divine Weapon Secret Realm and achieve good results. This would add brilliance to the assessment of the successor of the Hierarch.
Of course, even if one won first place, he wouldn't immediately become the Sect Leader. Instead, he would become the Acting Sect Leader and slowly take over the sect's affairs. When the time was right, the Succession Ceremony would be held and he would become the new Sect Leader and truly take charge of the sect.
At the current stage, Su Luan did not have an advantage over the other five godsons.
But this time, if Chen Zong could achieve good results in the Divine Weapon Secret Realm, at least surpassing the other five god-children's candidates, he would have a chance to temporarily surpass them and take the lead.
It was also because Chen Zong's cultivation had broken through to the second stage of the Demigod Realm that Su Luan said so much to Chen Zong. Otherwise, he would not have said all this. He would not even tell him his name.
"I will do my best." Chen Zong said seriously.
Su Luan had helped him before. Although Su Luan wanted something, he had already accepted the benefits and agreed to enter the Divine Weapon Secret Realm. Since he was helping Su Luan, it was also an opportunity that belonged to him.
It was a win-win situation.
Of course, Chen Zong wouldn't refuse. Why not?
There was still some time before the opening of the Divine Weapon Secret Realm. Chen Zong returned to his courtyard to continue cultivating while waiting for Su Luan's notification.
When Chen Zong returned to the courtyard he had bought and entered the hall, his eyes suddenly narrowed.
On the originally empty table, there was a transparent crystal ball the size of a fist. It was clear and flawless. It even seemed to be emitting a halo.
Chen Zong's pupils instantly contracted to the size of needles.
Crystal ball!
He clearly remembered that when he left, this crystal ball was definitely not there. Moreover, the array formation here had been activated, so it belonged to him.
Otherwise, they would have to forcefully break the formation to enter.
However, the formation was still operating perfectly.
It was very strange.
As if it had sensed Chen Zong's presence, the crystal ball suddenly trembled and radiated light in all directions.
Chen Zong gathered his Sword Will, ready to unleash the power of the Ultimate Realm at any time.
Once he felt that something was wrong, he would immediately attack without mercy.
The light from the crystal ball fell on the walls of the hall. Immediately, clouds and mist appeared.
Chen Zong focused his eyes and saw the clouds disperse, and the drizzle continued. An ancient-looking pavilion appeared in front of him, as if it was right in front of him. It didn't feel like a picture at all, as if it really existed. This made Chen Zong very surprised.
The distance between them was getting closer and closer. It felt like he was flying forward, rapidly approaching the ancient-looking pavilion.
Suddenly, a very ancient and mysterious black-gold mask appeared in front of him, as if looking at him through endless time and space. Golden light flickered in the black eye sockets, like burning stars.
"Sir Chen Zong, Tianxin Sword. Nice to meet you. I hope you don't dislike this method." The mouth of the black gold mask was carved. It was a straight line and did not move at all, but an ancient, vigorous, and deep voice came out. It was slightly hoarse, as if there was the rustling sound of drizzling rain.
"Tell me your purpose," Chen Zong said calmly, neither too fast nor too slow. However, there was a trace of fierceness in his eyes.
"My name is Hei Jin, the external contact of the Spring Rain House," the black-gold mask replied.
"The Spring Rain House …" Chen Zong frowned slightly.
"Have you not heard of the Spring Rain House?" The black-gold mask immediately began to explain, explaining the various abilities of the Spring Rain House.
As Chen Zong listened, he was quite surprised.
There was actually such a magical organization in the void. It was really mysterious and powerful.
"Sir Tianxin Sword, you are very talented and have great potential. In the future, there is a great possibility that you will reach the Imminent God level." After the introduction of the Spring Rain House, the black-gold mask changed the topic. "However, it may also take a long time to reach the Imminent God level."
"What are you trying to say?" Chen Zong asked in reply.
"The Spring Rain House is confident that you can reach the Imminent God level within ten years." The black-gold mask's words surprised Chen Zong.
Reach the Imminent God level within ten years!
The more Chen Zong cultivated, the more he realized how difficult it was to reach the Imminent God level from the Demigod level. He understood that his plan to reach the Imminent God level in the Tianyuan Sacred Territory before entering the void was unrealistic. Because of the environment in the Tianyuan Sacred Territory, he was afraid that he would have to spend more time and energy to reach the Imminent God level.
Because of this, Chen Zong felt that the ten-year time limit given by the black-gold mask was extraordinary. Moreover, it was a 100% guarantee.
"Within ten years, we will not overdraw your potential, nor will there be any side effects." The black-gold mask emphasized.
"What price?" Chen Zong asked in reply. It was normal for there to be traps on the ground when there was a pie in the sky.
"Serve the Spring Rain House for a hundred years after you reach the Imminent God level." The black-gold mask stated the condition.
"I refuse." Chen Zong did not hesitate.
The Spring Rain House was very mysterious and very powerful. However, Chen Zong was not willing to serve it for a hundred years.
Because he firmly believed that he could reach the Imminent God level within ten years through his own efforts.
Even if he could not do it for ten years, he could accept it for a few more years. Why should he serve a mysterious Spring Rain House for a hundred years?
To serve meant to obey orders. He had to do whatever he was told to do.
That was the price.
He did not want to pay such a price.
"I'm sorry, but the Spring Rain House's promise will always be valid." The black-gold mask's tone contained some regret. "Then, as a gift for our first meeting, I'll tell you a piece of news. It was Chu Shanhe of the Chu family who dealt with you through the Spring Rain House."
Then, the black-gold mask seemed to quickly retreat in Chen Zong's eyes. The antique pavilion appeared again. The drizzle continued, and clouds emerged from the left and right.
The light receded, and the crystal ball returned to its original state.
After looking at it for a while, Chen Zong put away the crystal ball into the Nine Heavens Ring.
Because who knew when the Spring Rain Brothel would be of use to him.
Just as he was about to go into seclusion, someone barged in.
"You are Chen Zong." The intruder's figure was fleeting, like a layer of mist that could be blown away by the wind at any time. His voice was also fleeting, as if it came from far away.
"Tell me your purpose." Chen Zong's expression did not change. His voice was neither fast nor slow, neither cold nor hot.
"I'm from the Chu family. I'm here on the orders of the master to recruit you into the Chu family." The man spoke very directly, and there was a sense of superiority in his tone.
"I'm Chu Shanhe's enemy. Are you sure the Chu family wants to recruit me?" Chen Zong asked with a faint smile.
"It's nothing more than a confrontation between the younger generation. It doesn't matter. As long as you lower your head and admit your mistake in front of the young master, it will be fine." The voice of the man in the fog floated up, entering Chen Zong's ears. "You come from a humble background, but you have a great innate talent. If you wholeheartedly pledge your loyalty to the Chu family, we will do our best to train you. Within one hundred years, you can reach the Spirit Realm."
A hundred years!
Chen Zong could not help but smile. The Spring Rain House said ten years, but the Chu family said a hundred years. This was the difference.
For example, the difference between the Spring Rain House and the Chu family was many times greater.
Furthermore, they wanted him to lower his head and admit defeat to Chu Shanhe. What a joke. Since they wanted to use the Spring Rain House to deal with him, then Chu Shanhe would die as long as he had the chance.
"Now, pack up and leave with me." The man in the mist seemed to be full of confidence. His tone also carried a hint of command.
"Scram." Chen Zong only spat out one word.
"What did you say?" The man in the mist seemed to be in disbelief.
"Scram." Chen Zong repeated.
"You're courting death. Kneel down." The man in the mist was furious. A terrifying aura suddenly erupted. It was not the aura of a Demigod. It was more powerful, more profound, and more terrifying.
Spirit realm!
This was the aura of a Spirit realm expert.
This man was an Spirit realm expert. Now that he was angry, it was as if the sky and earth changed colors.
The formation of the entire courtyard could not withstand such a terrifying aura. It collapsed in an instant.
Chen Zong only felt as if the sky had collapsed, directly pressing down, causing him to be unable to move at all, unable to resist at all.
In front of this power, he was as weak as a person with a terminal illness. He could not fight back at all. His legs kept bending, and he was about to kneel down.
Erupt!
In an instant, the Heart Sword Will burst out unyieldingly. The Sword Will broke out of Chen Zong's body, carrying the ultimate strength of his body. He wanted to break free from this suppression.
He moved!
Chen Zong's legs, which were about to bend, suddenly stopped. It was as if they had turned into steel and iron bones. He slowly straightened his legs and stood up again.
"He actually withstood it." The man in the mist was shocked.
A Demigod realm expert could actually withstand the suppression of an Spirit realm expert's aura. It was unbelievable.
No wonder young master Shanhe was defeated by this man.
Since he could not be used by the Chu family, he could not live. Otherwise, with his talent, potential, and temperament, once he grew up, it would not be a good thing for the Chu family.
The murderous intent burst out in an instant. Chen Zong felt as if he had fallen into an ice hell. His whole body was cold. His legs and back, which were just about to straighten up, also stopped in an instant. It was as if an ancient ice mountain was pressing down on him.
"How dare you attack under my nose. You deserve to die." An extremely ghastly voice resounded abruptly. After that, a strand of multicolored divine radiance lit up the horizon, and it instantly tore through the sky and arrived here.
In just a moment, it attacked the man in the mist.
The man in the mist did not have time to dodge and was hit directly. He screamed and retreated without hesitation. He turned into mist and disappeared quickly.
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