Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 781 - Two Things

Chapter 781: Chapter 781 Two Things

Looking at the young man sitting across from him and sipping tea, Zhao Zhenxuan was filled with myriad emotions.

At Wang Chen’s age, he had broken through to the Marrow Refining Realm and was regarded as a genius, receiving key cultivation support from his family, and achieved the Acquired Realm in just three years.

That rate of progression was considered extremely fast, but compared to the sixteen-year-old Wang Chen, who had reached the Innate stage, it was practically nothing!

Zhao Zhenxuan was very clear that the killing intent he had just felt stemmed from his jealousy.

Someone as outstanding as Wang Chen would be able to transcend and enter the path of Dao any day now.

This was exactly what Zhao Zhenxuan couldn’t achieve himself.

Even Innate Martial Artists have flesh and blood, emotions and desires; it would indeed be strange if he were completely unaffected.

However, Zhao Zhenxuan was no ordinary man; being able to become an Innate Martial Artist, he certainly had his own grandeur and composure.

After pondering for a moment, the City Lord of Red Cliff put down his teacup and asked, “Young friend Wang, may I inquire from whom you have learned your ways?”

Although he had temporarily abandoned his thoughts of killing, he could not rest easy without understanding Wang Chen’s background.

Wang Chen responded openly, “I come from Infinity Sect.”

Infinity Sect?

Zhao Zhenxuan was momentarily startled.

He had indeed heard of the name Infinity Sect and even knew that now only Shao Hongcheng’s lineage remained.

He had not expected that a nearly extinct Infinity Sect would produce such an extraordinary talent!

Wang Chen continued, “City Lord Zhao, you can speak your mind.”

At this point, there was no use in beating around the bush.

Zhao Zhenxuan was at a loss for words.

Upon reflection, he nodded his head and said, “Very well, then I’ll speak frankly.”

“Since you have achieved the Innate Realm, young friend Wang, why remain in Red Cliff City and not go to the sacred land of Taiwu to be listed?”

Wang Chen: “The sacred land of Taiwu?”

Zhao Zhenxuan was taken aback: “You do not know of the sacred land of Taiwu?”

Wang Chen truly did not know.

However, he had an old grandfather who had cycled through twelve lifetimes in this world attached to him, from whom he learned everything clearly!

Taiwu refers to Taiwu Mountain, and beneath Taiwu Mountain lies Taiwu City, not only the number one city of the Foggy Mountain Realm, but also the holy land with the largest number of high-tier Martial Artists.

Any Martial Artist who breaks through to the Innate great realm can go to Taiwu City to have their name inscribed on the Worldwide Martial Roll.

The Worldwide Martial Roll is a very magical item; once a name of an Innate Martial Artist is recorded, it automatically sorts into ranking.

This list frequently changes; if anyone on it perishes, their name will disappear on its own.

It may sound like mere amusement, but in fact, only the Innate Martial Artists whose names are on the Worldwide Martial Roll are eligible to vie for city rulership.

Whenever there is a vacancy in a city, it is filled according to the order on the list.

That was how Zhao Zhenxuan became the City Lord of Red Cliff.

Not everyone likes such an arrangement, but the might of Taiwu Mountain is unsurpassed, and anyone who dares defy it will inevitably end up disgraced and destroyed!

Over the course of thousands of years, very few have dared to challenge the authority of Taiwu Mountain.

Zhao Zhenxuan patiently explained once more and concluded, “With your talent, young friend Wang, transcending and entering the Dao is only a matter of time, but we Innate Martial Artists require a large amount of resources for cultivation, which nothing less than a city can provide.”

The resources consumed in the daily cultivation of an Innate Martial Artist must be top-notch, and aside from a few deeply-rooted, millennia-old major families, there are not many who can afford to offer such support.

Therefore, one needs a city to fulfill one’s requirements.

Wang Chen nodded: “I see.”

Zhao Zhenxuan didn’t speak falsely, but he also didn’t tell Wang Chen that besides going to Taiwu City to sign up for the queue, there was a much simpler and direct method for an Innate strong person.

That was to defeat another Innate, and take their position and honors!

Zhao Zhenxuan was worried that if Wang Chen knew this, he might become ambitious and pose a threat to himself, so he intentionally omitted it.

However, Wang Chen had obtained more accurate information from Elder Yao, thus he saw right through Zhao Zhenxuan’s tricks like an open book.

But he didn’t call out the other’s ulterior motives, shaking his head and saying, “City Lord Zhao, I have no intentions of going to the Taiwu Holy Land for the time being. I plan to continue my secluded cultivation in Red Cliff City for a while longer.”

What kind of joke would it be if Wang Chen went to the Taiwu Holy Land now? Then all his efforts up to now would be for naught.

If Hu Jiaojiao, who didn’t know where to be reborn, heard of Wang Chen’s name and came searching for him in Red Cliff City, only to find that he wasn’t there, that would be utterly ridiculous.

As for Zhao Zhenxuan’s feelings and thoughts, Wang Chen didn’t care at all.

If you can’t accept it, then fight it out, and the loser crawls away!

Of course, Zhao Zhenxuan wished that Wang Chen would leave immediately, the farther from Red Cliff City the better. Unfortunately for him, Wang Chen was resolute, not at all receptive to persuasion.

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With no choice, the City Lord of Red Cliff could only say, “If friend Wang wishes to cultivate in seclusion in Red Cliff City, it is my honor. Should you need anything in the future, feel free to ask me.”

Since force was not an option, he had to resort to the tactic of appeasement.

Wang Chen responded with a smile, “I thank you, City Lord.”

Zhao Zhenxuan continued, “I have a residence that’s seldom occupied. If friend Wang likes it, you can take it and stay as long as you wish.”

“I appreciate your kind intention, City Lord.”

Wang Chen politely declined, “The place I’m currently staying in is already sufficient. If I need anything, I’ll come to you.”

After a pause, he added, “City Lord Zhao, if in the future you need my help for something that’s not too troublesome, I am willing to lend my strength.”

Wang Chen didn’t know how long he would stay in Red Cliff City, but considering Hongyi Martial Hall and Shao Hongcheng, he intended to form a good relationship with Zhao Zhenxuan.

Of course, Wang Chen wouldn’t make an outright promise, to avoid putting himself in a passive position.

And Zhao Zhenxuan got exactly what he wanted from Wang Chen’s statement, immediately responding with a smile, “That’s excellent!”

The two chatted for another half hour. After finishing a pot of hot tea, Zhao Zhenxuan bid farewell and left.

As the City Lord of Red Cliff, his daily work was extremely busy, leaving him little time for cultivation. Being able to have such a long private conversation with Wang Chen was quite valuable.

It was also due to Wang Chen’s current status.

After Zhao Zhenxuan left, Elder Yao’s voice rang in Wang Chen’s mind, “Youngling, there are two matters I need you to attend to.”

The first matter was that this Nascent Soul True Immortal wanted Wang Chen to help Shao Hongcheng break through to the Acquired Realm.

The Infinity Sect, where Shao Hongcheng belonged, had been founded by Elder Yao himself.

Although the Great Way is dispassionate, he was unwilling to stand by and watch the only remaining branch perish completely.

Therefore, he wanted to give Shao Hongcheng a hand through Wang Chen.

“No problem,” responded Wang Chen immediately.

As for the second matter, it was to uncover a secret cache of treasures hidden by Elder Yao.

In fact, both matters were related because only by locating Elder Yao’s secret cache could Shao Hongcheng have a chance to breakthrough!

Moreover, Elder Yao promised that aside from the resources needed for Shao Hongcheng’s advancement, the rest would belong to Wang Chen.

Including a Divine Weapon!

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The second update is here.