Buzz!

An overwhelming Great Dao pressure emerged from Elder Meng, fiercely suppressing those who had previously extended their divine senses to probe the Canghai Trade Alliance.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

A series of muffled sounds echoed, and more than half of the cultivators surrounding the Canghai Trade Alliance fell onto the street below, leaving only a dozen Integration Realm cultivators in the air.

"Integration Realm Peak!?"

"This old man from the Canghai Trade Alliance is actually at the Integration Realm Peak!"

"Such strong Great Dao pressure, who is he?"

The Void Refinement Realm cultivators who had fallen to the ground turned pale, fearfully looking at Elder Meng in the air.

"Elder Meng, we just wanted to see what happened at the Canghai Trade Alliance to see if we could help, with no intention of disturbance!"

A family head from Mingyuan City hurriedly cupped his hands towards Elder Meng and left.

Following the family head's departure, the Void Refinement Realm cultivators all distanced themselves from the area around the Canghai Trade Alliance branch.

"Elder Meng, may I ask what happened here?"

Tong Hai glanced at Hu Yiqiu, cupping his fists to ask.

Elder Meng hesitated for a moment, turning to look at Hu Yiqiu beside him.

Tong Hai is an enshrined elder of the Domain Lord's Mansion, and the Canghai Trade Alliance shouldn't offend him lightly. And since the commotion inside was caused by Jiang Chen, it was more appropriate for Hu Yiqiu to handle it.

"Elder Tong Hai, you don't need to know about this matter!"

Hu Yiqiu coldly regarded Tong Hai, his eyes revealing a hint of icy killing intent.

Tong Jiang's attack on the Academy still angered Hu Yiqiu towards the three of Tong Hai, and their probing into Jiang Chen's cultivation ignited his fury even more.

Tong Hai frowned, glanced at the room where Jiang Chen was cultivating, and looked up at Hu Yiqiu, speaking in a deep voice, "This is Mingyuan City, and with such a big commotion here, what if something threatens the city?"

"Elder Tong Hai, are you implying that my Changlin Academy would endanger Mingyuan City?"

A cold shout rang out, and several figures flew to Hu Yiqiu's side, glaring at the three of Tong Hai. It was Jian Cangqiong and the others, who sensed the Great Dao aura of Hu Yiqiu and Sang Zhenye and rushed over.

"Director Jian, I also believe that Changlin Academy would not do anything to endanger Mingyuan City. But if it won't, then why can't it be explained?"

Tong Hai glanced at the vortex in the air, speaking solemnly.

The dense vortex contained extremely rich spiritual energy and Fire Path aura, clearly indicating someone was breaking through, yet it seemed they were also comprehending the Great Dao.

Only a Son of Heavenly Dao could simultaneously undergo breakthrough and comprehension like this. A Son of Heavenly Dao implies a cultivator with the potential to reach the Saint Pinnacle—an important matter.

Seeing Hu Yiqiu's reaction, it was evident that the person cultivating and breaking through was Jiang Chen. If he were a Son of Heavenly Dao, Tong Hai and his peers would need to reassess the situation, and seeking revenge against Tong Jiang wouldn't be straightforward anymore!

Slaying a Son of Heavenly Dao would drive their entire faction into a frenzy.

Tong Hai had no doubt that if Jiang Chen really was a Son of Heavenly Dao and he died, Changlin Academy would relentlessly pursue, and potentially draw in people from the Changling Main Court, which would be problematic. Even the Domain Lord's Mansion of Mingqian Realm wouldn't dare provoke such a behemoth as the Changling Main Court!

"You…"

Hu Yiqiu's face darkened, about to shout, when his expression suddenly changed, and he quickly looked down towards the room where Jiang Chen was.

Buzz!

The vortex in the sky suddenly entered that room, and an aura of the Mid Divine Infant Realm emanated from it.

"Mid Divine Infant Realm?!"

"The one cultivating is at the Mid Divine Infant Realm?!"

"How is this possible?! What level of cultivation technique is he using to cause such a commotion?!"

The dozen Integration Realm cultivators in the air all exclaimed in surprise, staring intently at the room where Jiang Chen was located.

Whoosh!

A figure shot up into the air from the room, with Sang Zhenye, Fire Phoenix, and Zhang Daoling following behind.

"Elder Meng, sorry for the disturbance!"

As soon as Jiang Chen appeared, he ignored Tong Hai and the others, cupping his fists respectfully towards Elder Meng, apologizing as he spoke.

"No problem."

Elder Meng chuckled, shaking his head.

He didn't ask Jiang Chen what had happened, but he had some guesses in his heart.

Indeed, the successor of that fellow Wu Ying!

"Elder Tong Hai, what would you like to know?"

Turning around, Jiang Chen looked at Tong Hai, saying, "Just now, it was merely my teacher helping me collect spiritual fire. It coincided with my breakthrough. Why? Can't I cultivate even in Mingyuan City?"

"Collect spiritual fire?"

Tong Hai furrowed his brows, giving Jiang Chen a deep look, speaking meaningfully, "Collecting spiritual fire shouldn't cause such a big commotion, right?"

"What does Elder Tong Hai think it was?"

Jiang Chen looked at Tong Hai calmly.

Tong Hai's eyes shifted slightly, glancing at Jian Cangqiong and the others.

He knew that with these people here, he couldn't do anything to Jiang Chen. Moreover, the earlier spiritual power fluctuation and Great Dao aura were clearly signals of cultivation. The only question was why it was so significant; persisting in this matter would seem like deliberate provocation!

"If even cultivation can cause such a big commotion, it seems Mr. Jiang's talent is truly exceptional. I hope to see your outstanding performance at the Mingqian Banquet."

Tong Hai gave Jiang Chen a faint glance, then turned to fly towards the Domain Lord's Mansion.

Tong He and Tong Hu coldly glanced at Jiang Chen, then turned to follow.

The other Integration Realm cultivators, seeing the three leave, also cupped their fists to Elder Meng and the others before departing.

"Thank you, Elder Meng!"

Hu Yiqiu retracted the Great Dao Divine Light, cupping his fists towards Elder Meng.

"You're welcome, Elder Wine-crazed. This is the Canghai Trade Alliance; we can't just let those guys pry freely!"

Elder Meng waved his hand, chuckling as he spoke.

"Then we won't stay any longer. This boy just collected the spiritual fire and still needs to refine it, so we'll take our leave first!"

Hu Yiqiu requested to leave.

The group flew towards the Domain Lord's Mansion.

"Great Elder."

After Jiang Chen and the others left, Pang Guang approached Elder Meng: "Have you guessed anything? How did Young Master Jiang's Primordial Spirit become so refined?"

"He has tempered his Primordial Spirit!"

Elder Meng softly replied, then sighed: "I didn't expect Wu Ying to have such profound methods for tempering the Primordial Spirit. No wonder he could touch the Saint Pinnacle back then!"

"Wu Ying!? Does that mean Young Master Jiang is…"

Pang Guang's expression changed, looking in the direction where Jiang Chen and the others left in astonishment.

"Xiao Guang, you did very well today. Building a good relationship with Jiang Chen might become quite an asset for you in the future!"

Elder Meng stopped discussing the topic, smiling as he looked at Pang Guang.

Pang Guang smiled slightly: "I could tell Young Master Jiang was extraordinary back at the Shadowless Sword Emperor's tomb. It seems I wasn't wrong!"

The old and the young exchanged a glance, both revealing a meaningful smile.

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