CHAPTER 849: CHAPTER 849: ARRIVAL OF THE EIGHT EMPERORS

Ling Chen and Jiang Bufan conversed for a while longer.

In truth, the Qing Province top warrior chart hasn’t truly concluded yet.

As for the rewards, Ling Chen isn’t too concerned about them.

However, the tokens to enter Central State have not been distributed by Mu Qing yet.

Without the tokens, he and Ling Wu cannot enter Central State.

Central State is completely shrouded in a massive spirit array.

To enter, one must either reach the Emperor Realm or possess a special token.

For him, it’s not that big of an issue.

Having reached the quasi-Emperor level, the spirit array cannot intercept him, so he should manage to get in.

But Ling Wu won’t be able to!

Originally, the most important purpose for participating in the Qing Province top warrior chart was not to contest for any ranking.

It was to obtain the eligibility to enter Central State.

The Nine Provinces Continent.

Composed of nine provinces in total.

Central State is the strongest among them.

The gap between it and the other eight provinces is vast.

Even the cultivation environments differ significantly.

This is also why Central State established a huge spirit array.

Of course, since one participates in the Qing Province top warrior chart, they naturally compete with the champions there.

Trying to secure a high rank if possible.

Moreover, finishing in the top three provides a direct opportunity to cultivate in the eight Heavenly Sects of Central State.

Ling Chen, Jiang Xiaoman, and Ling Wu, the top three in the Qing Province top warrior chart, have obtained such an opportunity.

For the other warriors on the chart, they still have to pass through one more round of assessment.

Aside from each province’s top three, there are about a hundred qualifications to enter the eight Heavenly Sects.

These are selected from seven hundred and seventy-six warriors from the eight provinces.

The competition is immensely fierce.

Of course, even if the warriors are eliminated, they can still cultivate in Central State.

It’s just that they won’t be able to join the eight Heavenly Sects.

Central State not only has the eight Heavenly Sects but also other sects.

However, these are somewhat weaker than the eight Heavenly Sects.

Yet they are much stronger compared to sects in the other eight provinces.

After leaving the Jiang Residence, Ling Chen returned to his mansion to study the power of heaven and earth.

He initially grasped the power of heaven and earth, but his utilization was not yet proficient.

Soon, he discovered that mastering the power of heaven and earth greatly benefited his cultivation.

The most obvious aspect was that he could clearly sense spiritual energy regardless of day or night.

...

Outside Qing City.

"Rippp!"

The space was torn open, and eight figures stepped out from the void.

All eight of them exuded terrifying auras.

They were actually eight Emperors!

The leading person was none other than Qi Yang, the Sect Master of Heavenly Destiny Sect, who had previously appeared in the Void Realm.

Their hidden sect had emerged into the world, so naturally, they were well aware of the central affairs of Qing Province.

They had long implanted their personnel within Qing City.

Hearing that someone made a move against Ling Chen, the Great Emperor from the Void Realm did not appear, and with Mu Qing in seclusion to extend Mu Jiu Province’s life, they dared to show themselves, planning to capture Ling Chen.

Ling Chen had killed four of their hidden sect’s outstanding warriors; how could they endure such humiliation?

In the past, a sect offended Heavenly Destiny Sect and was wiped out entirely by them.

Moreover, Ling Chen had learned the life-taking secret technique of Heavenly Destiny Sect.

This was clearly an act of killing them in spirit!

Taking this opportunity, Qi Yang and the eight Emperors arrived.

"Sect Master, Lingchen Mansion is right here, and he hasn’t gone out."

A voice came.

"Good!"

Qi Yang responded, and then once again tore through the space, disappearing into the void.

In front of Lingchen Mansion.

"Rippp!"

The space was torn again, and Qi Yang and his group of eight appeared.

"Ling Chen!"

Qi Yang roared, and a hand seal was suddenly issued, smashing the mansion’s main gate to pieces.

This commotion naturally caught Ling Chen’s attention.

"Who goes there?"

Ling Chen was the first to rush out.

Followed by Ling Wu.

And finally Xiao Qing.

When Ling Chen’s gaze fell upon Qi Yang, his expression hardened.

He certainly recognized this person.

It was the Sect Master of Heavenly Destiny Sect who attacked him in the Void Realm!

This was a genuine Emperor Realm expert!

He was no match for this quasi-Emperor.

Even the weakest one-star Emperor grasped more than ten percent of heaven and earth’s power.

Ling Chen at present possessed less than one percent of it.

At best, he could show his might in front of a royal rank.

But before a true Emperor Realm expert, it would be courting death.

Moreover, behind Qi Yang were seven more cultivators.

The seven also had auras vast as the sea.

They were likely Emperor Realm experts!

Ling Chen couldn’t even handle any one of them, let alone eight Emperor Realm experts!

The power of heaven and earth left by Yun Shang was consumed greatly in the void, and it was uncertain if it could withstand a strike from Qi Yang.

It had been a long time since he encountered danger in the void, yet Yun Shang had not arrived, likely due to being in a secluded retreat.

Facing eight Emperors, Ling Chen understood clearly that unless Mu Qing came in person, no one could save him.

"Master Qi, may I ask why you grace my humble abode with your visit?"

Ling Chen fixed his gaze on Qi Yang.

With a calm demeanor as usual.

Despite being extremely flustered internally.

Seeing Ling Chen so calm, Qi Yang was momentarily stunned.

The power of heaven and earth spread out, but he found no other Emperor Realm experts!

"You killed my sect’s disciples, what do you think I’m going to do? Of course, I’m here for justice!"

Qi Yang said coldly.

"Master Qi, you really have some nerve!"

Ling Chen rebuked.

"The Qing Province top warrior chart was personally set by Lord Qing Emperor. The rules clearly state there’s a risk of falling. Now, the Qing Emperor’s son has limited longevity, and the Qing Emperor hasn’t made a move against me. Do you dare to defy the Qing Emperor’s will?"

"And the lesson in the Void Realm, have you forgotten?"

Upon hearing Ling Chen’s rebuke, Yun Shang, hidden to the side, was quite surprised.

This Ling Chen, he actually had some tactics.

Even daring to act under false pretenses of authority!

During this time, she visited the Jiang Residence in person and understood everything that happened in the Void Realm.

She knew well what Ling Chen had done.

Qi Yang’s face turned red upon hearing this.

He certainly knew that the divine soul he left on Qi Tianyan was obliterated by the Void Emperor.

Given his strength, seeking trouble with the Void Emperor was suicide.

The other seven Emperors were unaware of the events in the Void Realm.

Qi Yang coldly stated, "Ling Chen, you killed my sect disciples and stole our secret art. Today, you must give me an explanation!"

"An explanation?"

Ling Chen responded coldly, "You should discuss that with the Void Emperor!"

Saying so, Ling Chen bowed towards the void.

"Welcome, Great Emperor!"

As soon as he said this, Qi Yang’s face drastically changed.

His figure quickly retreated several hundred meters.

He feared the Void Emperor might actually take action!

Though this wasn’t the Void Realm, it was still an emperor!

Who knows what methods the emperor might have?

Besides, the Void Emperor once intervened to help Ling Chen before.

Now, with Ling Chen defeating Mu Jiu Province and claiming the title of the top warrior.

Recently, there were also rumors about Ling Chen’s ascension to the Emperor Realm.

Though he hadn’t sensed it.

But the shadow left by the Void Emperor was immense.

In the Void Realm, it was just a wisp of his soul.

Being extinguished had little effect.

But if the Void Emperor intervened again this time, he would really perish.

Even though he realized Ling Chen might be bluffing, he didn’t dare to test it!

The other seven Emperors were puzzled.

Qi Yang was overly cautious!

Retreating just from the words of a mere royal rank?