Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Entering the True Dragon Nest
The Overlord Bloodline and the Venerable Bloodline were not the same. The Venerable Bloodline was far too ancient, long since forgotten. Furthermore, there were no records of any active experts with the Venerable Bloodline in the East Continent.
The Overlord Bloodline, however, was a different story. It could awaken forty-nine acupoints, and over the past millennium, numerous experts bearing this bloodline had been active in the East Continent, earning tremendous fame.
As his Overlord Bloodline continued to awaken, it wasn’t out of the question for Chen Baxian to one day reach the Martial Arts Ranking.
Compared to Zhang Lei, Chen Baxian was more of a genius, with far greater potential.
The Yan Kingdom was also marshaling its full resources to cultivate Chen Baxian, hoping he would one day break into the Martial Arts Ranking and bolster the kingdom’s prestige.
Instantly, the surrounding area erupted in a clamor.
More and more geniuses gathered around, eager to witness the bearing of a prodigy who might one day enter the Martial Arts Ranking.
’A servant!?’
Shen Daoxing’s brow furrowed slightly. ’Where did this brat come from, telling me to be his servant the moment he shows up?’
’How arrogant!’
Shen Daoxing’s eyes grew cold. "Who are you? And what makes you think you have the right to ask me to be your servant?"
The crowd was stunned. They hadn’t expected Shen Daoxing to be so defiant, daring to talk back to Chen Baxian.
"Foolish. The day Chen Baxian’s Overlord Bloodline reaches Great Success, his name will shake the world. He’s destined to become a powerhouse. Following him would guarantee a place for oneself. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
"Shen Daoxing is an idiot. Even the Yan Kingdom is throwing its full support behind the Overlord Bloodline. Boarding this ship now would be the chance of a millennium."
"I wish I could follow Chen Baxian, but I don’t have the chance."
"When Chen Baxian stands above all other nations, Shen Daoxing will cry his eyes out with regret."
"Unbelievably stupid!"
...
Everyone present shook their heads. Some even stared at Shen Daoxing as if he were a complete moron.
’To throw away such a golden opportunity!’
But Shen Daoxing’s face remained as calm as still water, showing no emotion. Inwardly, however, he was sneering.
’I possess the Venerable Bloodline. I am a Venerable Supreme who can open the Supreme Venerable Domain. Mine is the strongest bloodline of all time.’
’To ask me to be a servant to someone with a mere Overlord Bloodline... What a joke.’
Chen Baxian didn’t get angry. He smiled. "My name is Chen Baxian, Young Master of the Chen Family of the Yan Kingdom, and also the current Prince Consort. If you follow me, I guarantee that from this day forward, Celestial City Academy won’t dare lay a single finger on you."
"You are the first servant I have ever personally sought to recruit. I hope you’ll cherish this opportunity."
His tone was condescending, as if he were bestowing upon Shen Daoxing some magnificent boon.
"Celestial City Academy is nothing but a bunch of chumps. I’d like to see who dares to touch me."
Shen Daoxing glanced around, then said flatly, "Besides, what’s so great about an Overlord Bloodline?"
"Excellent! Most geniuses are proud and untamable. If you had immediately kowtowed in submission, I would have looked down on you."
Chen Baxian let out a great laugh. "Wait until I’ve swept through the geniuses of every nation. Then we’ll see if you’re ready to submit and become my servant."
’Idiot!’ Shen Daoxing thought.
’Overlord Bloodline?’
Just then, the Blood Dragon’s voice echoed in Shen Daoxing’s mind.
Shen Daoxing asked, ’You know of this bloodline?’
The Blood Dragon said slowly, ’No. It’s merely a low-tier bloodline. I do know of its superior version, though—the Conqueror Bloodline.’
’The seventh- and ninth-generation Venerable Supremes had a few low-ranking servants who I believe possessed that Conqueror Bloodline. They wailed and begged, kneeling outside the gates, pleading for the Venerable Supremes to accept them.’
Hearing this, Shen Daoxing was even more certain that this Chen Baxian was just a small fry.
It was only because the superior Conqueror Bloodline had never appeared in the East Continent that someone with a mere Overlord Bloodline could strut around so arrogantly.
While Shen Daoxing was conversing with the Blood Dragon, Chen Baxian assumed he was considering the offer. He smiled and said, "This is a golden opportunity for you to soar to the heavens. As the saying goes, when one person achieves enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend. As long as you become my servant, I guarantee you’ll achieve fame and success, rising to prominence."
Chen Baxian’s words were filled with unshakable confidence, and he exuded an extraordinary aura. The great golden lion behind him let out a low growl, as if in agreement.
"That’s the confidence of a true genius. Just what you’d expect from someone with the Overlord Bloodline."
"The Overlord Bloodline is truly incredible!"
"Chen Baxian is destined to become the number one expert in the Yan Kingdom."
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The surrounding geniuses were all amazed. After all, a prodigy like Chen Baxian drew attention wherever he went.
"If you don’t say anything, I’ll take that as a yes."
Chen Baxian folded his arms, clearly enjoying the moment. He looked at Shen Daoxing, his eyes filled with visible admiration.
Shen Daoxing, on the other hand, let out a mirthless laugh.
’I really don’t know where this little pipsqueak gets his confidence.’
Chen Baxian walked forward, patted Shen Daoxing on the shoulder, and smiled. "Good. I knew I wasn’t mistaken about you. Follow me from now on, and I promise you won’t regret it. I have business to attend to, so I’ll be going now. If you run into any trouble in the True Dragon Secret Realm, just mention my name—Chen Baxian."
With that, Chen Baxian turned and walked into the True Dragon Secret Realm.
"That Shen Daoxing has struck gold!"
"Now that he’s with Chen Baxian, it looks like Celestial City Academy won’t be able to touch him."
"He’s got some damn good luck."
"Bullshit! If he didn’t have some real strength, why would Chen Baxian even look his way?"
...
The surrounding geniuses were green with envy.
’A bunch of idiots!’
Shen Daoxing glanced at the crowd, then quickly left with Lin Ke’Er.
This Chen Baxian with his Overlord Bloodline... even if he offered to become *his* servant, Shen Daoxing would have to think about it.
Lin Ke’Er asked quietly, "Shen, are you really going to be that Chen Baxian’s servant?!"
She had a feeling that Chen Baxian wasn’t all there. If Shen Daoxing became his servant...
"No."
Shen Daoxing scoffed. "Even if Chen Baxian offered to be *my* servant, I’d have to think it over."
!?"
Hearing this, Lin Ke’Er’s beautiful eyes went wide.
She knew that Chen Baxian wasn’t just the Young Master of the prestigious Chen Family, but also the Prince Consort of the Yan Kingdom’s Royal Family. He was someone who could do whatever he pleased in the Yan Kingdom.
If word of this got out, countless people would surely mock Shen Daoxing for his arrogance and ignorance.
Shen Daoxing glanced around and said, "Let’s go. We need to get ready to enter the True Dragon Secret Realm."
"Okay!"
Lin Ke’Er nodded, but then a worried look crossed her face as something occurred to her. "Shen, since you’re not going to side with Chen Baxian, you have to be careful of the people from Celestial City Academy, especially Mo Yunlei..."
As she said this, a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.
’What’s wrong with me!?’
’Why am I so worried about Shen!?’
A cold glint flashed in Shen Daoxing’s eyes. "Don’t worry. This time, I will make Celestial City Academy pay the price in blood."
The humiliation of the blood spilled on Celestial City Mountain would be avenged today.
