CHAPTER 1268: CHAPTER 1268: RUMORS

Even though Lin Yu had some reservations about her sect recommending Elder Yan Jin to participate in the Immortal Bridge Meeting, her statement showed she didn’t want Jing Yan to die at the hands of Su Ming from the God Ghost Sect.

By specifically mentioning how bloodthirsty Su Ming from the God Ghost Sect was, she was reminding Jing Yan to be careful.

"Thank you for the warning!" Jing Yan smiled at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu turned her head away and no longer looked at Jing Yan.

Soon, Su Luo Domain Lord read out all the contents of the thirteen golden slips one by one.

Jing Yan wasn’t too concerned with the opponents faced by other martial artists, but he did pay special attention to the opponent of Hao Yang. It had to be said, Hao Yang’s luck was pretty good; his opponent in the first round was merely a regular Main God martial artist, without much reputation. The opponent was also recommended by a Domain Lord from an Intermediate Divine Domain.

Having mastered the Sharp Gold Domain, Hao Yang should have a good chance to advance to the second round.

Hao Yuntian was in great spirits; the opponent his son Hao Yang was facing wasn’t very strong. At the same time, he was constantly snickering in his heart at Sect Master Long Li and others from the Dragon Soaring Sect. These old geezers didn’t know just how strong Mr. Yan Jin was in martial arts.

Even though his son Hao Yang hadn’t been a Main God for long, after mastering the Sharp Gold Domain, Hao Yang’s combat power was at least on the stronger side among ordinary Main Gods. But in front of Mr. Yan Jin, Hao Yang had no defense at all.

That Su Ming from the God Ghost Sect might be very strong, reaching a top level among ordinary Main Gods. But to defeat Mr. Yan Jin? That’s just dreaming.

In Hao Yuntian’s view, among ordinary Main God martial artists, probably no one could defeat Mr. Yan Jin. Even finding a normal Main God capable of directly matching Mr. Yan Jin would be tough in the entire God Realm.

Mr. Yan Jin’s combat power should be able to meet the True Origin Main God head-on.

So, seeing the expressions on the faces of Sect Master Long Li and others, Hao Yuntian couldn’t help but snicker internally. Once Mr. Yan Jin goes up against Su Ming, Mr. Yan Jin will openly defeat Su Ming from the God Ghost Sect. It will be interesting to see the faces of Long Li and others then.

At this moment, Hao Yuntian even had some resentment toward Sect Master Xiao Wangyue of the Yunxia Sect. From the bottom of his heart, he couldn’t help but want to see Xiao Wangyue’s expression of regret.

However, inside the Great Hall, Hao Yuntian said nothing. Despite being a Domain Lord from an Intermediate Divine Domain, he was significantly lower-ranking in front of Xiao Wangyue and others, who were strong people among the Nine Tripods Main Gods.

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At this time in another Great Hall, this particular hall belonged to the Purple Wood Divine Domain martial artists.

The Domain Master of the Purple Wood Divine Domain was an elderly woman who looked quite old. Just now, she finished reading the information about the opponent that Su Ming from the God Ghost Sect would face.

"Jing Yan martial artist from the Vast Smoke Divine Realm Xuanqing Sect?"

"Hahaha..."

"That Yan Jin, is someone with the identity of a Divine Pill Master. Xuanqing Sect recommended a Divine Pill Master to participate in the Immortal Bridge Meeting. Hahaha..."

"Has Sect Master Gao Jufan of Xuanqing Sect lost his mind? Or did Xuanqing Sect fail to find a suitable normal Main God, choosing to let a Divine Pill Master fill in, just to obtain an All Paths Fruit?"

The Great Hall was filled with mocking laughter.

"Everyone, perhaps you’re not quite familiar with that Divine Pill Master named Yan Jin!" A sect master squinted slightly, amid the laughter, suddenly raising his voice.

"Oh, what does Sect Master Yang mean by that? Does this Yan Jin have some significant background?" A sect master turned his attention to the speaking Sect Master Yang.

Sect Master Yang chuckled lightly and said, "That Yan Jin Alchemist is not just an ordinary Divine Pill Master. However, he has only recently emerged, so perhaps you haven’t paid special attention to him. If I were to mention Pill Master Zhenqing from the Vast Smoke Divine Realm, you would surely know."

Sect Master Yang clearly was aware of the incident between Yan Jin Alchemist and Pill Master Zhenqing.

"Pill Master Zhenqing? Of course, we know! This Divine Pill Master from the Vast Smoke Divine Realm had once won the first place in the Alchemist Alliance’s grand event. Sect Master Yang, what are you trying to say? Does that Yan Jin Alchemist have some unusual connection with Pill Master Zhenqing?" Someone in the Great Hall asked Sect Master Yang.

At this point, everyone in the Great Hall also closed their mouths, their eyes naturally focused on Sect Master Yang.

The fame of Pill Master Zhenqing was not unfamiliar to most of those present. Even if they hadn’t met him, they had definitely heard of him.

That elderly female Domain Master merely wore a smile and did not interrupt.

Sect Master Yang deliberately paused before continuing, "Several decades ago, there was a conflict between Pill Master Zhenqing and Yan Jin Alchemist. They directly competed in the Alchemy Dao."

"Oh?"

"Is that so?"

"Seems like this Yan Jin Alchemist really is something special. To directly compete in the Alchemy Dao with Pill Master Zhenqing, he must have some capabilities, right? If he were just an ordinary High-level Divine Pill Master, he’d probably lack the courage to do so." The Great Sect Master of the God Ghost Sect squinted his eyes, nodding as he spoke.

"Some skills?"

"Haha, Yan Jin Alchemist certainly has great skills. In his competition with Pill Master Zhenqing, the result was Zhenqing’s complete defeat." Sect Master Yang said heavily.

The breath in the Great Hall tightened slightly among the crowd. Many people’s eyes suddenly changed, casting surprised looks at Sect Master Yang who had just spoken.

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

"I’m not saying Pill Master Zhenqing’s abilities in the Alchemy Dao are the greatest in the God Realm, but finding an alchemist with better abilities in the Alchemy Dao than Zhenqing is not easy, right? Yan Jin, we’ve never heard of his name before. How could his abilities in the Alchemy Dao surpass Pill Master Zhenqing’s?" The Great Sect Master of the God Ghost Sect immediately loudly expressed his disbelief in Sect Master Yang’s words.

"This is the truth! The Purple Wood Divine Domain is quite far from the Vast Smoke Divine Realm, hence the news hasn’t reached yet. However, this matter has spread long ago in the Vast Smoke Divine Realm and its neighboring domains. Pill Master Zhenqing lost face and hasn’t appeared publicly for decades, claiming to be in closed-door alchemy. In reality, probably out of shame, he’s been hiding." Sect Master Yang spoke, his voice heavy.

"I still don’t believe it."

"Where did Sect Master Yang hear this news?"

"Hehe, maybe it’s some kind of rumor? Such news shouldn’t be trusted. There are those Divine Pill Masters who become so desperate for fame that they’ll resort to little tricks behind the scenes, attempting to step on famous alchemists to rise. Such individuals are too despicable." Most people in the Great Hall expressed their disbelief in what Sect Master Yang had said.