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Chapter 47: Chapter 47: Do You Dare to Battle with Me!
"It’s time to head to Xuanyuan Sect."
After resolving the matter with Mo Lin, Luo Cheng decided to spend two days with his family before setting off for Xuanyuan Sect!
Just as Luo Cheng was dreaming about the life awaiting him at Xuanyuan Sect, two visitors arrived at the Luo Residence.
It was an elderly man and a young girl dressed in green.
The old man appeared to be in his sixties, with a detached expression and wearing a purple gold robe.
The girl, around sixteen, carried a sword at her waist. She was beautiful but had an air of arrogance and conceit.
On the chests of both visitors, a dazzling golden ring emblem was prominently visible.
"And who might you be?"
The guards at the entrance of the Luo Residence stretched out their hands to halt the pair.
The young girl stepped forward, raising her chin slightly, and said with a haughty tone, "Can’t you see the golden ring on our robes? This man is Elder Chen Kong of the Golden Ring Sect’s Outer Sect! We are here to see your Family Head! Quickly, go report!"
"An Elder of the Golden Ring Sect!"
The guards of the Luo Family were startled and immediately responded with respect, "Please, both of you, wait a moment. I will report this at once!"
Although the Golden Ring Sect was nowhere near as prestigious as Xuanyuan Sect, it was still far above the humble Luo Family. Within a radius of thousands of miles, it was undoubtedly an Overlord-level power!
An Outer Elder of the Golden Ring Sect held status comparable to a City Lord.
Soon, a guard of the Luo Family rushed out and greeted them respectfully with a smile, "Both of you, our Family Head invites you in."
The Luo Residence’s conference hall.
Luo Mingshan, Luo Hong, and other high-ranking members of the Luo Family were all present. Chen Kong sat at the primary seat on the left, with the green-clad girl beside him.
After brief introductions, Luo Mingshan couldn’t help but ask,
"Elder Chen, may I ask what brings you to the Luo Family today?"
Elder Chen Kong took a sip of tea before casually saying,
"I’ll be direct. I wish to meet the young master of your Luo Residence, Luo Cheng. If possible, I intend to recruit him into our Golden Ring Sect."
Originally, Chen Kong was merely passing through Qishan City when he heard about Luo Cheng killing multiple Transcendence Realm experts in the North City Market. This made him decide to pay a visit.
If he could recruit a talented disciple for the Sect, he would gain significant benefits.
"Cheng’er!"
Luo Mingshan was momentarily surprised but then overjoyed. He shouted excitedly, "Someone, quickly fetch Young Master Luo Cheng!"
In recent days, Luo Mingshan had been worrying about Luo Cheng’s future. This was like a pillow being delivered when he needed to rest.
The Golden Ring Sect, in the Great Yue Dynasty, was second only to the Three Great Sects. If Luo Cheng could train there, he wouldn’t be overlooked.
As they waited, Luo Mingshan glanced at the green-clad girl, his eyes showing admiration.
The girl appeared to be around sixteen, with astonishingly potent vitality and an air of sharpness about her. She was undoubtedly a skilled sword practitioner!
"Might I ask, young lady, how I should address you?" Luo Mingshan couldn’t resist asking.
Elder Chen Kong stroked his beard with a pleased expression and smiled, "Xue Yan. She is my disciple and has reached the Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm. She ranks among the top one hundred Outer Disciples of our Golden Ring Sect."
Xue Yan merely nodded lightly in acknowledgment.
Luo Mingshan smiled warmly, "So, she is Elder Chen’s esteemed pupil. To have reached the Second Layer of Transcendence at such a young age, her future knows no bounds!"
It was then Luo Cheng walked into the hall.
"Cheng’er, this is Elder Chen Kong from the Golden Ring Sect, and his outstanding disciple Xue Yan. Elder Chen has come to invite you to join the Golden Ring Sect for training," Luo Mingshan said with obvious delight while introducing the attendees.
The Golden Ring Sect?
Luo Cheng furrowed his brows slightly. With Yun Mengli’s Identity Token, he naturally had no intention of joining the Golden Ring Sect.
However, seeing how enthusiastic Luo Mingshan was, he decided to keep silent and explain after Chen Kong and Xue Yan left.
Xue Yan eyed Luo Cheng carefully, suspicion flashing in her gaze.
She had heard about Luo Cheng defeating Transcendence Realm experts but could hardly believe someone his age could accomplish such feats. Inevitably, she doubted the reports’ veracity.
Chen Kong also seemed curious. He smiled and said, "Luo Cheng, may I see your Martial Soul?"
Luo Cheng couldn’t refuse and unleashed his Martial Soul.
Instantly, nine-colored light filled the hall.
"This..."
Seeing the Nine-colored Mysterious Egg behind Luo Cheng, Chen Kong froze for a moment.
Xue Yan exclaimed in disbelief, "It’s a Wasted Martial Soul! Not even a single star!" 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Chen Kong was skeptical and approached to examine closely. The more he looked, the deeper his frown became, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared.
Luo Cheng retracted his Martial Soul.
Luo Mingshan said, "Elder Chen, though my grandson awakened a Wasted Martial Soul, his talent is extraordinary. He achieved the Body Tempering Extreme Realm while in the Body Tempering Realm. Just days ago..."
"Ridiculous!"
Xue Yan interrupted, giving Luo Cheng a dismissive glance. She sneered, "A Wasted Martial Soul achieving the Body Tempering Extreme Realm? And you dare to make such brazen lies. Master, I believe the rumors about him defeating Second Layer Transcendence Martial Artists are fabricated nonsense as well."
Luo Mingshan’s face darkened. "These claims are undeniably true! Elder Chen, you can verify it yourself."
Xue Yan scoffed, "Even if they are true, so what? A Wasted Martial Soul might stagnate in cultivation at any moment—completely unworthy of joining the Golden Ring Sect. Our Sect does not accept trash!"
"Xue Yan! You are being insolent," Chen Kong scolded.
Seeing that Chen Kong wasn’t truly angry, Xue Yan shrugged and muttered, "I’m merely stating the facts."
Chen Kong cupped his hands toward Luo Mingshan and said, "Family Head Luo, my disciple is straightforward without malice. Please forgive the disturbance."
Though he said this, Chen Kong internally dismissed the idea of wasting time on a Wasted Martial Soul. He rose to leave.
"Elder Chen, please wait!"
Luo Mingshan didn’t want to give up and tried to persuade further.
"Grandfather, let them go," Luo Cheng interjected. "The mere Golden Ring Sect? Even if they begged me, I wouldn’t join."
"Hm?"
Hearing this, Chen Kong paused mid-step, anger flashing in his eyes. "The mere Golden Ring Sect? What insolence!"
Xue Yan looked at Luo Cheng with disdain, sneering, "Such ridiculous arrogance! You, with a Wasted Martial Soul, think you can join the Three Great Sects?"
"And what if I can?" Luo Cheng replied indifferently.
Xue Yan laughed like she’d just heard the greatest joke. "You? If you manage to join the Three Great Sects, then I’ll become Sect Master of one of them!"
"Is that so?"
Luo Cheng calmly produced Yun Mengli’s token and said, "This is a Xuanyuan Sect Disciple Token. With this, I can directly join Xuanyuan Sect."
"A Xuanyuan Sect Disciple Token!"
All eyes in the hall shifted to the token in Luo Cheng’s hand.
Xue Yan froze for a moment and then sneered, "Do you think randomly presenting a broken piece of jade will convince anyone it’s a Xuanyuan Sect Disciple Token?"
"Silence!"
Chen Kong let out a cold roar. With his sharp senses, he immediately recognized the token as genuine—and not just any token, but a Core Disciple Token!
The owner of such a token held an extraordinary status!
"It is indeed a Xuanyuan Sect Disciple Token. Where did you acquire this?" Chen Kong demanded.
"That’s none of your concern."
Luo Cheng put the token away and glanced at Xue Yan with a faint smile. "So, when do you plan to become Sect Master of one of the Three Great Sects?"
Someone couldn’t help but chuckle in the hall.
Xue Yan’s face turned beet red in anger and humiliation. With a ringing sound, she drew her sword and pointed it at Luo Cheng, gritting her teeth. "You’ve gone too far! Do you dare fight me?!"
