"Thank you for letting me win." Chen Zong sheathed his sword and cupped his fists towards Baili Yuntian with a faint smile. No matter how one looked at him, he looked very formal, humble and courteous, as if there was nothing wrong with him. However, Baili Yuntian's eyes seemed as if they were about to spit fire, and his heart was filled with rage. He wanted nothing more than to erupt with the ultimate move of the Baili Li Flying Sword Technique and kill Chen Zong on the spot.
However, he could not. He had to restrain himself. He was not an idiot like Tantai Bai Mu, who had not only failed to trick others but also tricked himself. He could not lose his self-control. Otherwise, all the effort he had put in tonight would be wasted.
Control himself!
No matter what, he had to control himself. Even if he was extremely angry and filled with killing intent, he had to control himself. After leaving this place, he would find a chance to kill this person and vent his anger.
Baili Wuyun valued his own interests and reputation. He could be shameless in private, but in front of everyone, he had to be.
He wasn't an idiot like Tantai Bai Mu and He Zhanghai.
"Your sword technique is indeed very good." Baili Wuyun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and hid the violent killing intent in his heart. He smiled and said, "However, my Baili Clan is most famous for the Flying Sword Technique. Unfortunately, due to the rules, the Flying Sword Technique cannot be used. Otherwise, I would have let Peerless Sword have a taste of it."
It sounded like he was praising Chen Zong, but upon careful analysis, one would realize that he was implying that the reason why he had lost was because he had not shown his true abilities. Furthermore, he was not being unreasonable when he said that. The Baili clan was indeed most famous for their flying sword techniques, and it was not something that was said for no reason.
"There will be a chance." Chen Zong replied in a neither fast nor slow manner. His words were filled with deep meaning, causing Baili Wuyun's eyes to unconsciously narrow. Soon after, he revealed a cold smile and nodded his head: "There will be a chance."
"Goddess, this Chen Zong's sword technique is indeed very good." The maid on the left said to the Ancient Phoenix Goddess in a low voice. Only she, the Ancient Phoenix Goddess and the maid on the right could hear her.
It was undeniable that the swordsmanship displayed by Chen Zong was indeed exquisite and superb. The speed at which he changed was shocking.
"No matter how exquisite or brilliant it is, it can't compare to the Goddess," the maid on the right said with a sneer.
However, the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden didn't say anything.
This so-called welcoming banquet was actually an opportunity for the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden to secretly observe the prodigies. It was also an opportunity for the prodigies to display their abilities in front of the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden.
However, it was Chen Zong who was in the limelight at this banquet.
Just the title of Unparalleled Sword had attracted a lot of attention, but at first, it was all negative.
But then, Chen Zong won three battles and showed amazing swordsmanship in all of them. There was a faint feeling that his swordsmanship was peerless. Of course, he had not really reached that level, but he had been recognized to a certain extent.
"Chen Zong, are you willing to become a Blazing Phoenix Guard?" the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden suddenly asked, issuing an invitation to Chen Zong.
Silence!
For a moment, everyone in the surroundings fell into silence.
Logically speaking, this was actually only the first round. After that, there would be a second round and even a third round before the final decision would be made.
After all, the Ancient Phoenix Mountain was very powerful and had a deep foundation. The Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden's status was extraordinary, so the selection of Blazing Phoenix Guards was naturally very strict. All aspects would be tested comprehensively.
But now, the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden had directly asked Chen Zong to become a Blazing Phoenix Guard. This was absolutely shocking.
Perhaps it couldn't be said to be unprecedented, but it was definitely an extremely rare situation.
Envy!
Baili Wuyun was instantly envious. How could this be?
Why was this happening?
Why wasn't he the one who was directly invited by the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden?
At this moment, Baili Wuyun was about to explode and use the killing move of the Flying Sword Technique to kill Chen Zong.
How hateful!
Chen Zong was also a little stunned. He didn't expect the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden to personally invite him.
"Thank you for your kindness, Goddess." Chen Zong was stunned, but quickly regained his composure. Then, he said, "Before that, can I ask the Goddess a question?"
"How dare you!" Before the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden could speak, the maidservant on her right suddenly stood up. Her face was cold, and she directly rebuked him.
A terrifying aura also spread out from this maidservant's body. Like an invisible sharp blade, it directly rushed towards Chen Zong.
The other sky-prides all had gloating looks on their faces.
Chen Zong was secretly shocked by the aura that this maidservant released, but he wasn't afraid at all. Instead, he waited for the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden's response.
"Ask." The Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden seemed to look at the maidservant. With a look, the maidservant immediately sat down obediently. Then, she looked at Chen Zong and replied.
"May I ask the Goddess, do you know Yu Nianxin?" As soon as Chen Zong spoke, his voice trembled slightly. There was also some fluctuation in his eyes, as if there was a kind of hope and expectation.
When everyone heard this and saw Chen Zong's expression, they all showed a hint of surprise.
Yu Nianxin?
This was a person's name. It sounded like a woman's name. Who was she?
What was her relationship with Chen Zong?
The Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden didn't directly answer. Instead, she asked, "What's your relationship with her?"
"Cultivation partner," Chen Zong answered seriously. His expression was sincere, his eyes were deep, and his voice was low. "The love of my life."
Some people couldn't help but be moved, but others showed a hint of disapproval.
"Sorry, I've never heard of it." The Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden also seemed to be affected. Her tone became gentler. "If I hear of it in the future, I'll tell you."
"Thank you, Goddess." Chen Zong bowed to the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden with his sword. "I'm going to find her myself. So, Chen Zong will take his leave."
Hearing Chen Zong's words, everyone couldn't help but be stunned.
Leave?
What did that mean?
Could it be that he rejected the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden's invitation?
The Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden was also stunned. She never thought that she would be rejected when she personally invited him. It was unbelievable.
Seeing Chen Zong turn around and stride out of Morning Phoenix Hall, everyone couldn't tell what they were feeling in their hearts.
It was as if, in an instant, it was boring.
Everyone couldn't understand why Chen Zong would do that.
Could it be that it was because he wanted to find his cultivation partner?
If that was the case, then wouldn't it be easier for him to become a Burning Phoenix Guard of the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden and use the power of the Ancient Phoenix Mountain to find her than to search by himself?
Why did he refuse?
They didn't understand. They didn't understand Chen Zong's heart.
Chen Zong really didn't have the slightest interest in becoming someone else's guard. If the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden knew Yu Nianxin, or had heard of Yu Nianxin and so on, then perhaps Chen Zong would agree to become a Burning Phoenix Guard of the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden. This way, it would be easier for him to find Yu Nianxin.
However, since the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden didn't know Yu Nianxin, nor had she heard of this name, then Chen Zong couldn't force himself to change the decision in his heart and become a Burning Phoenix Guard of the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden.
If he didn't become a Burning Phoenix Guard of the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden, he couldn't use the power of the Ancient Phoenix Mountain to find Yu Nianxin.
However, Chen Zong believed that the things that happened today would definitely make the name "Yu Nianxin" be remembered by other prodigies, and even spread out because of this. Unknowingly, it would be of great help to him in finding Yu Nianxin.
All of this was within Chen Zong's initial plan. Although he couldn't completely grasp the process, the result was equivalent to not deviating much from the plan.
Unless Yu Nianxin wasn't in the Ancient Phoenix Domain, otherwise, she would hear the news and know that he had come to find her.
And if Yu Nianxin wasn't in the Ancient Phoenix Domain, then even if Chen Zong became a Burning Phoenix Guard, it wouldn't be so easy to find her. The Ancient Phoenix Mountain's influence was mostly in the Ancient Phoenix Domain. There were other major forces in other domains that controlled everything.
With Chen Zong's departure, it was difficult for the banquet to maintain the previous enthusiasm. Even if the Heavenly Phoenix City Lord deliberately mediated, it still couldn't recover.
After all, the Ancient Phoenix Divine Maiden had taken the initiative to recruit Chen Zong, but Chen Zong had rejected her. This had a great impact on the other prodigies.
It felt as if they desperately wanted something, but Chen Zong had ignored them. It felt as if they weren't on the same level.
After leaving the Heavenly Phoenix City Lord's residence, Chen Zong first returned to the inn where he lived, and found Yang Yi and the others.
"Brother Yang, thank you for your hospitality these past few days." Chen Zong saluted them with his sword. Indeed, during this period of time, the cost of living in the inn had been paid by Yang Yi. It wasn't that Chen Zong wanted to freeload, but Chen Zong didn't have any cultivation coins. Chen Zong would remember this kindness. But now, it was time to part ways. He would remember this kindness in his heart and repay it in the future.
"Brother Chen, where do you plan to go next?" Although Yang Yi was reluctant to part, he also understood, so he asked.
"I'm not sure. I'll travel around and challenge the strong." Chen Zong smiled and said, "Maybe I'll leave the Ancient Phoenix Domain and travel the Ancient Profound World."
If he couldn't find Yu Nianxin in the Ancient Phoenix Domain, then he would leave for other domains. He might even have to travel the entire Ancient Profound World to search. If he still couldn't find Yu Nianxin, then it could only mean that Yu Nianxin was no longer in the Ancient Profound World.
"Then I hope that Brother Chen's name will spread throughout the Ancient Profound World and surpass your peers." Yang Yi smiled.
Before Chen Zong left, Yang Yi treated Chen Zong to a meal in a restaurant as a farewell.
Even if you can see your friend off for a thousand miles, you still have to part in the end!
Chen Zong walked out of the gate of Heavenly Phoenix City and looked back. This city was his first stop in the inner universe. Here, he had made a name for himself with the Unparalleled Sword. Next, he would challenge more powerhouses and spread the name of the Unparalleled Sword even further.
As for the Seal the Sky Monument, Chen Zong would also go there and leave his own title on it.
Unparalleled Jiandi!
His trip here was not in vain.
Thinking of this, Chen Zong felt full of motivation. Looking for people to gain experience was not a bad idea.
So, what about the next stop?
Where should he go?
Chen Zong thought for a while and suddenly felt that maybe he should go and get some cultivation coins first. Only then would he be able to act better. Otherwise, sometimes, a single coin would stump a hero.
A dignified heaven's pride of a generation was bound by cultivation coins. What a joke.
As he pondered, Chen Zong took action. In the inner layer of the universe's Ancient Profound World, other than the cities, there were many bandits. Chen Zong was prepared to find trouble with some bandits and snatch their cultivation coins.
Rob the rich to help the poor!
Robbing the rich bandits to help the poor. First, he had to get rich so that he could act better.
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