Chapter 1115: Chapter 1114: Wei Wuxian
Three days later.
As the time approached, the atmosphere on Lotus Island gradually became explosive. Time seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye, and as the first ray of morning light shone down on that day, the entire city erupted like a volcano, plunging into a frenzy.
Ling Chen, along with Lin Wan and Elder Yun Long, arrived early at the entrance of the East Sea Chamber of Commerce. Today’s auction was of great significance to them and allowed no room for error.
The entire East Sea Chamber of Commerce was protected by an array formation, making it impossible for anyone to force their way in. One could only enter through the four main gates, and to do so, they had to be recognized by the East Sea Chamber of Commerce.
As they just arrived around the East Sea Chamber of Commerce, deafening noise rushed over, causing Ling Chen to frown slightly. He raised his gaze to the overwhelming crowd that stretched to the horizon, shaking his head helplessly. It was his first time witnessing an auction of such scale.
This Penglai Island Territory truly lived up to its reputation as the most free-spirited place on the Tianyuan Continent; such a grand event could hardly be birthed elsewhere.
"Brother Ling Chen."
Just as Ling Chen halted momentarily, a bell-like laugh suddenly reached him from the front. He looked up to see Tang Yun’er standing gracefully and smiling brightly at him.
"Ah, it’s Miss Tang."
Ling Chen cupped his hands in greeting, "Thank you for your help with the previous matter, Miss."
From Elder Yun Long, he had learned that three days prior, it was Tang Yun’er who had sent someone to notify Elder Yun Long, allowing him to arrive in time. Otherwise, Ling Chen would undoubtedly have encountered significant trouble.
"It was just a small effort."
Tang Yun’er waved her hand with a light laugh. Her appearance was already beautiful, and coupled with her high status in the East Sea Chamber of Commerce, her laughter with Ling Chen immediately drew many gazes, including scrutinizing ones wondering who this person favored by the Tang family’s eldest daughter was...
Noticing the somewhat heated gazes around him, Ling Chen immediately cupped his fist towards Tang Yun’er. The unexpected popularity of Tang Yun’er surprised him; it’s best to have less contact with such dangerous beauty throughout history.
"Haha, Yun’er, you’ve grown more beautiful with each passing day over the last six months..."
Just as Ling Chen was about to enter the venue, a slightly rough voice suddenly came over. Ling Chen followed the voice to see a young man dressed in black with red hair appear, smiling at Tang Yun’er with an affectionate tone.
"Ah, it’s Young Master Yuwen Lin from Desolate Fire City."
A signature smile appeared on Tang Yun’er’s pretty face, revealing nothing of her true attitude.
"Miss Tang, I’ll go in first."
Ling Chen glanced at Yuwen Lin. Knowing the relationship between Desolate Fire City and Lingyue Island, he had no desire to engage, so he immediately told Tang Yun’er before heading to the door of the venue.
"Didn’t expect Lingyue Island to send someone."
Yuwen Lin gave Ling Chen a glance, a trace of disdain appearing in his eyes, "But the disciple they’ve sent this time doesn’t seem to be much."
"Are you speaking of Ling Chen, Young Master Yuwen?"
Tang Yun’er smiled faintly, "This Ling Chen, three days ago, defeated the Black Snake Saint here on Lotus Island. I’m afraid, even Young Master Yuwen may not be able to surpass him."
"Oh? He defeated the Black Snake Saint."
Yuwen Lin was slightly surprised. He knew the Black Snake Saint; although not exceptionally powerful, he was a half-holy figure. Even for him, defeating the Black Snake Saint would be challenging, yet this young man, merely in the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex, managed to achieve it?
"Interesting. Hearing you say that makes me want to spar with him even more."
Yuwen Lin grinned, a gleam of sharpness in his eyes. He, himself, was one of the Eighteen Heavenly Talents selected in the last Nine Categories Conference, while Lingyue Island only had two people reaching that level, and Ling Chen was not among them.
"No need for Brother Yuwen to act; I’ll handle this person myself."
The speaker was the black-clothed swordsman beside Yuwen Lin, also not an unknown figure. His name was Wei Renjie, identified as one of the Thirty-six Heroes in the Nine Categories Conference.
However, he never viewed himself as merely an Outstanding, believing his rapid advancement over this year had already given him the prowess of a Heavenly Talent.
"Hehe, today is the auction’s grand event, not a day for martial contests. Gentlemen, please head into the venue first."
Tang Yun’er said with a light smile.
Though Desolate Fire City and Lingyue Island both belonged to the Eight Great Super Sects, their sect styles differed greatly. Unlike the modest Lingyue Island, Desolate Fire City’s disciples were generally combative, a tendency amplified tenfold against Lingyue Island’s disciples.
"What Yun’er says is true. The auction is the key, and we can’t afford any mistakes in the mission entrusted to us by the sect."
Yuwen Lin exchanged a glance with a gray-robed elder behind him and nodded, his expression becoming a bit solemn. He was here in the Penglai Island Territory with an important mission, and the minor grievances with Lingyue Island would have to wait until after the auction. He could then discipline Ling Chen and the other.
With that, Yuwen Lin, Wei Renjie, and others successively entered the venue.
Inside the venue.
Ling Chen, using his VIP Token, sat in the relatively front section of the auction venue, an area reserved only for those with VIP Tokens. Thus, all seated in this section were prominent figures in the Penglai Island Territory.
"That one in the blood-colored robe is Elder Qu of the Shark Clan, and the one in blue clothing is the Island Master of Longjing Island..."
Elder Yun Long introduced each character in the VIP seats to Ling Chen. These individuals were not simple; not only were the forces behind them powerful, but their own abilities far surpassed those of the Black Snake Saint.
"That one is Wei Wuxian, a renowned swordsman of Penglai Island Territory’s younger generation. He is a disciple of the East Sea Sword Saint, with a monstrously high Sword Dao Talent, one of the top geniuses in Penglai Island Territory."
Elder Yun Long pointed to a rather handsome man in white. The man was slender and tall, with a sword at his waist, and his eyes looked gentle and deep. Yet, it was uncertain what sort of sharpness hid in those depths.
When introducing Wei Wuxian, Elder Yun Long seemed to deliberately provide more details, knowing Ling Chen was also a genius swordsman with much in common with Wei Wuxian.
"Hmm?"
Wei Wuxian seemed to notice Ling Chen, promptly looking over. His eyes settled on Ling Chen, and in the next moment, a trace of interest suddenly appeared in his gaze.
