Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Murderous Intent Under the Night
"Lin Ruoxue?!"
As these words were spoken, everyone present couldn’t help but gasp.
Someone exclaimed in amazement, "No wonder I felt a sense of familiarity earlier..."
"It’s really her! The former Lin Family’s elite, she’s actually returned from the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion?"
No one could hide their surprise.
In the past, Lin Ruoxue was exceptionally stunning, renowned throughout Mu Feng, and was truly one of the young kings.
Later, as she and those top talents departed, the competitiveness of Mu Feng Star Realm eased considerably, no longer stirring such thrilling excitement.
But now, this heavenly elite has returned and appears in Yanhua City.
"In that case, the man in white beside Lin Ruoxue is likely another prodigy from the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion?" The crowd gasped, considering this possibility.
No wonder his power is so terrifying, suppressing the Canglan Saint Heir with just a single sword without him daring to breathe.
Compared to those true prodigies in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, the so-called Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Nine Great Star Domains are simply not worth mentioning.
Only figures like Saintess Wanyue, who voluntarily rejected the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion’s invitation, are truly qualified to be on par with them.
And people like Gu Ming, who aren’t even eligible to join the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, don’t count for much in their presence.
"Lin Ruoxue..."
Listening to the discussions around, Gu Ming found it hard to remain calm.
Ji Chen’s sword light was still hovering above his head, as if it could fall and take his life at any moment.
He finally began to understand why the opponent dared to disregard him and even the Canglan Sacred Land.
Not to mention their backing by the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, just the Lin Family alone was enough to give the Canglan Sacred Land a headache.
"Buzz..."
Ultimately, Ji Chen did not make a move but lightly flicked his finger, extinguishing the sword light hovering above Gu Ming’s head.
"Who is this?"
Yuwen Jingxuan approached, and after a brief conversation with Lin Ruoxue, her beautiful eyes also turned to Ji Chen.
"This is Junior Brother Ji Chen, from the Daoxuan Star Realm, and a disciple of my Celestial Emperor’s Mansion," Lin Ruoxue introduced.
"Jingxuan greets Young Master Ji."
She slightly curtseyed, appearing graceful and charming, as if she came from the heavens above, with an ethereal elegance to the extreme.
Soon, the three did not pay attention to Gu Ming and others, but wandered together by the lakeside.
Lin Ruoxue and Yuwen Jingxuan hadn’t seen each other for years, so there was no shortage of words between sisters.
Ji Chen couldn’t get a word in, and to avoid awkwardness, he left alone to stroll around Moon Viewing Pavilion.
In the distant void, the red moon had already emerged, slowly ascending into the sky.
It was blood-red rather than bright, and from a distance, it gave an inexplicable eerie feeling.
It’s said that this phenomenon occurs only once every few years and contains a special law within it. If comprehended, it could greatly enhance one’s strength.
"Buzz..."
Ji Chen walked aimlessly by the lake, waiting for the complete celestial phenomenon of the blood moon.
And at this moment, suddenly, in the void above his head, the space trembled as though it was forcibly torn apart by a pair of invisible hands.
Soon after, a large purple hand reached out from the void, enveloped in a terrifying Saint Dao Qi, like a giant purple mountain, pressed down on Ji Chen, seemingly intending to obliterate him here.
"Hmm?"
Ji Chen frowned, reacting immediately.
"Buzz!"
Without any hesitation, an astonishing aura erupted from him, then he pointed into the void as if wielding a sword.
"Boom!"
The terrifying sword light manifested, illuminating the sky, making the dark night clearer.
Many were shocked, also raised their gaze, eventually seeing Ji Chen’s sword aura collide instantly with the void hand.
The surging heat waves spread all around.
The sword light shattered, and the void hand was cleaved into dissolution, scattering entirely, neither side able to gain an advantage.
"What happened?"
"A top powerhouse tore the void, launching a deadly strike from thousands of miles away!"
"What’s going on? Who has provoked such a formidable entity?"
Many people discussed, none without surprise and apprehension evident on their faces.
The attacker must be at least a Great Saint Level powerhouse, and their true form is not here, but they tore the void, launching a lethal strike from thousands of miles away.
In the Age Without Emperors, a Great Saint is already the most invincible existence in the world today.
Who on earth has provoked such a terrifying figure?
"That man... is Ji Chen? A disciple of the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion!"
All eyes focused on Ji Chen; someone quickly recognized him. When he clashed with Gu Ming earlier, Yuwen Jingxuan appeared and Lin Ruoxue introduced Ji Chen’s name and identity.
As a disciple of the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion, such a prodigy appearing in Yanhua City naturally drew countless people’s attention.
"I’ve heard he’s from the Daoxuan Star Realm, probably visiting Mu Feng Star Realm for the first time? How did he provoke a Great Saint powerhouse? Who even attempted a thousand-mile strike to annihilate him!"
"Regardless, he’s a disciple of the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion. Would the mighty one not fear the trouble from the Mansion for such a public attack?"
Many speculated who the assailant could be, wondering their true identity.
"In contemporary Mu Feng, Great Saint Level powerhouses are not countless, and they wouldn’t attack Ji Chen for no reason. Could it be... the Shen Family?"
"The Shen Family? What’s this theory?" someone asked.
"I recently heard rumors that Shen Yan was killed in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion. Could it be this Ji Chen? Now that he’s in Mu Feng Star Realm, the Shen Family’s mighty one naturally took action."
"Shen Yan is dead?"
This news undoubtedly shocked many.
Back in the day, Shen Yan was also one of the few young kings in Mu Feng Star Realm. Although there was still a considerable gap with the very best, among the younger generation, there were few who dared to compare to him besides those few individuals.
Unexpectedly, he died in the Celestial Emperor’s Mansion?
What really happened?
Apparently, not many know about this matter.
Only some rumors have surfaced, remaining unverified.
"What vile creatures hide behind the scenes? Come forth if you dare,"
While people speculated, Ji Chen stood in place, gazing at the rift in the sky.
Actually, without much thought, he could guess the origin of the opponent, likely a mighty figure from the Shen Family.
"To kill you, there’s no need to show myself,"
A cold scoff resounded in the world; the voice had clearly undergone some kind of disguise, making it impossible to discern the speaker’s true identity.
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