"For the first time! The first time the Eight Major Sects have missed the Newcomer King!" countless people sighed in their hearts.

They sighed non-stop, amazed that things had developed to such an extent. If there's blame, it could only be on the Eight Major Sects for being too cold-hearted and lacking empathy. One moment they were eagerly inviting someone to join their sect, but upon hearing the shocking news about Ye Qingchen, the Celestial Essence Sword Sect, and the Hong Family, they immediately turned hostile.

The thoughts of someone who can seize the title of Newcomer King are not something ordinary people can fathom. His unwillingness to join the Eight Major Sects is only natural.

"Elder Xie, this is all because of your Celestial Essence Sword Sect!" the Xingluo Sect Elder shouted angrily, "Regarding this matter, you must give us Xingluo Sect an explanation!"

The Celestial Extreme Sect Elder also said angrily, "Exactly, if it weren't for your Celestial Essence Sword Sect's interference, how could Ye Qingchen leave in anger? I'm afraid that after today, the Eight Major Sects will become a laughing stock in the world!"

Elder Xie was already feeling gloomy about Ye Qingchen's sudden departure, and now seeing these people blaming him, his fury surged uncontrollably.

"An explanation? At the beginning, when you suppressed Ye Qingchen, was it I who forced you to do so? Was it I who pressured you to reject him?"

At this point, Elder Xie snorted coldly and said:

"Moreover, so what if he is the Newcomer King? Cultivation is a path against the heavens; it's difficult for one person alone to go far. If Ye Qingchen joins that sect, what consequences follow, shouldn't need me to spell out, right?"

Upon hearing his words, everyone felt a reduction in their resentment.

Indeed!

Ye Qingchen, with his astonishing talent, far beyond ordinary people.

But without resources for support, how far can he go? That sect, perhaps a century ago was strong, but now it has fallen into ruin. If not for that old man's appearance, they would've already considered that sect nonexistent!

Moreover, the road ahead is long.

As long as they train these young geniuses to be more outstanding, surpassing Ye Qingchen when the time comes, wouldn't it prove they were not wrong, but rather that Ye Qingchen lacked vision?

"Exactly!" The Xingluo Sect Elder's eyes lit up, saying coldly: "What about geniuses? The thing our Eight Major Sects lack the least is geniuses! At that time, I will let the world know, it's Ye Qingchen's loss not to join us!"

"Ye Qingchen!"

Lei Qianjue clenched his fists.

He never imagined.

Today, which should have been his most glorious day, turned out to be a foil to Ye Qingchen. Henceforth, when talking about this generation's Newcomer King, people would only know Ye Qingchen, what place is there for Lei Qianjue?

His brilliance was completely overshadowed by Ye Qingchen!

"One day, I will reclaim my glory!"

...

Due to Ye Qingchen's disruption, the selection competition naturally couldn't proceed; the Eight Major Sects hastily chose disciples and ended this farce. And the other onlookers also dispersed one after another.

However, what happened today could no longer be suppressed and quickly swept like a storm.

"Have you heard? A Newcomer King emerged from the sect selection tournament!"

"The Newcomer King? Isn't it Lei Qianjue? Among this generation of youths, other than him, only Chen Beixuan and Zhao Yue can compete, others are not worth mentioning!"

"It's not Lei Qianjue, nor is it Chen Beixuan and Zhao Yue. It's Ye Qingchen!"

"Life and Death Sword, Ye Qingchen? How is that possible!"

The name Ye Qingchen shook the world overnight.

As people discussed it, Ye Qingchen had already left the Imperial Capital with Ye Qing and Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian was that mysterious old man, with the smell of alcohol, driving the carriage, just out of the city not far, when the carriage was stopped, it was none other than Jiang Churan and Hong Man.

"Why are you here?" Ye Qingchen was surprised.

"Of course to go with you!" Hong Man smiled, "In the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, I said, my life is yours! You wouldn't refuse me right..."

Jiang Churan's beautiful eyes sparkled, "Same for me."

Ye Qingchen's heart trembled slightly. With the strength of these two, if joining the Eight Major Sects, though not receiving the highest treatment like Lei Qianjue, Chen Beixuan, Zhao Yue, the sect would never neglect them.

But now they chose to follow him, to join an unknown sect that hasn't yet appeared. Ye Qingchen, who has experienced various betrayals, naturally realized the sentiment within.

"Alright, this life of mine will also not let you down!" Ye Qingchen nodded heavily, then looked at the half-asleep Qin Wentian, "Elder Qin, they will join your sect with me, you don't mind, right?"

"How could I mind?" Qin Wentian opened his bleary drunken eyes, laughing heartily: "With two more people in the sect, I'm pleased and there's no time for regrets as long as you don't regret it!"

The carriage resumed its journey, heading north.

Outside the Imperial Capital.

Under the shadow of a big tree.

"Could it be that the young lady is infatuated with this Ye Qingchen?" An old man with gray beard, hands behind his back, watching the distant carriage, "Forget it, this matter is beyond my control... I believe the young lady will make her own judgment!"

This Ye Qingchen, indeed attained this generation's Newcomer King.

Just having reached the Spiritual Sea Realm, he had already comprehended Sword Intent.

Even Lei Qianjue, in front of him, paled into insignificance.

But!

All this, in his eyes, is simply not enough.

Shaking his head, the old man watched the carriage leave, then melted into the crowd, disappearing without a trace.

In the following days, Ye Qingchen and the others rode the carriage towards that unknown sect. The distance from the Imperial Capital to the unknown sect was considerable, a journey of at least four or five days.

Ye Qingchen took advantage of this time to feel his strength in the Spiritual Sea Realm.

So-called Spiritual Sea Realm.

It is the extreme condensation of True Qi in the meridians, transforming into True Qi Liquid. Upon reaching this realm, one can release True Qi, even control it with intent. However, he did not; within him, there was still only that solitary rotating star core.

However, this star core was much larger than before.

"It seems, my Spiritual Sea Realm, is different from others... This should all be due to the Nine Revolutions Star Technique!"

Without predecessors' experiences, he could only estimate by himself.

Besides that, he was comprehending the Sword Intent he had realized. But this Sword Intent was too profound, he had no clue.

Most of the time, Jiang Churan was also sitting cross-legged meditating.

As for Hong Man, owing to his enormous build, he found it too cramped staying inside the carriage, so he went outside to replace Qin Wentian in driving the carriage.

"Is it there?"

At this moment.

Hong Man's shout pulled Ye Qingchen and the others, who were meditating, back to reality.

They hurriedly looked out and saw a towering mountain, piercing the clouds, standing between heaven and earth come into view.

"Brother, is the sect you're joining over there?" Ye Qing, eyes wide in curiosity, gazing at the mountain seemingly perched on the clouds.

"Should be!"

Ye Qingchen nodded.

And at this moment.

Their conversations woke up the drowsy Qin Wentian. He opened his eyes, looking at the approaching mountain, with a glint of complexity in his gaze:

"We're almost at the sect now, there's still time to regret!"

Regret?

Ye Qingchen shook his head, how could he become someone who breaks promises?

"Senior, I will not regret!" Ye Qingchen said loudly.

"Yeah, me neither!" Hong Man looked toward Qin Wentian while holding the reins, "By the way, I still don't know our sect's name yet!"

"Name?"

Qin Wentian's expression darkened slightly, then he sighed deeply.

That sigh seemed to carry all the complexity of the world within it.

Ye Qing pursed her lips, "It can't possibly have no name, right?"

"How can it be nameless!" In that moment, all muddiness disappeared from Qin Wentian's eyes, and his entire presence transformed, like a divine sword drawn from its sheath, blazing with a sharp aura, "It's called the Taotian Palace!"

In that instant, Jiang Churan's face blanched.

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