Chapter 278: Is There A Problem?

"People from the Qingzhou Sword Sect have arrived." Xia Yu's eyes flickered. He led the greeter disciples forward.

"Esteemed seniors, please come inside."

Fang Chen glanced at him.

Xia Yu seems to be doing well.

"Who else is here today?" asked Fang Chen lightly.

"Are you Sect Master Long Tianxing of the Qingzhou Sword Sect?" asked Xia Yu cautiously.

The Qingzhou Sword Sect was the top sect in Qingzhou, and Long Tianxing was at the mid-stage of the Foundation Building Realm. Even if they were Heavenly Southern Sect disciples, they couldn’t show him any disrespect.

"This is Sect Master Fang,” corrected Zhong Yue. “Long Tianxing has stepped down from his position."

The Qingzhou Sword Sect changed its sect master?

Everyone was surprised.

Xia Yu didn't dare probe into their matters and quickly showed Fang Chen the list of people who came. "We’re having many guests today, Sect Master Fang.” He handed Fang Chen the list. “Please have a look at this list."

Fang Chen saw many familiar names written down.

"Immortal Sea Dragon?" Fang Chen’s face fell under the mask. "The Golden Core cultivator from the Sea Dragon Sect? He's here?"

Xia Yu and the rest puffed up their chests a little.

The Sea Dragon Sect’s Golden Core ancestor had come personally to congratulate Yu Yuefan on his breakthrough, this naturally left the disciples of the sect very proud.

"Yes, Sect Master Fang, Senior Sea Dragon has come to personally congratulate Yu Yuefan on his breakthrough,” said Xia Yu.

Zhong Yue and the other two Elders were both shocked and ecstatic. Who would’ve thought that they’d get to meet the legendary Immortal Sea Dragon today!

This became a bit more tricky,

thought Fang Chen.

He hadn’t taken Immortal Sea Dragon’s arrival into account. He hadn’t expected that Yu Yuefan would have such a close relationship with a Golden Core cultivator.

But there was nothing else for it. He can’t just leave now that he’s here. It should be alright, however, if he wasn't mistaken, the trump card he had under his sleeve would be enough to deal with anything.

Don't let me down, Senior Yun He.

Ever since Senior Yun He appeared during the Spirit Measuring Bell incident, he had always felt like there was a special power within him that didn't belong to himself—it was likely that this was something that Senior Yun He had placed inside of him and it was waiting to appear only when needed.

Seeing that Fang Chen had fallen silent for a while, Xia Yu called out, "Sect Master Fang Chen?"

Fang Chen nodded. "Let's go in."

Just as Xia Yu was about to lead the way past the gate, Fang Chen noticed that Xia Yu had peered behind him, and his face turned very respectful suddenly.

"The Foundation Building experts of the imperial family are here, Sect Master,” whispered Zhong Yue into Fang Chen’s ear.

Behind them, a group of people walked over unhurriedly. The one in the forefront, presumably their procession’s leader, was dressed in a purple python robe, his bearing dignified.

"So you’ve arrived, Sixth King. Please, come inside," said Xia Yu respectfully.

"Mm." The sixth king nodded lightly. Leading his entourage through the open gate, his steps suddenly paused, and his gaze fell on Fang Chen.

Prince Liu looked puzzled. "You are?"

Why had he not seen this cultivator before?

He vaguely remembered the few people around him—they were the Elders of the Qingzhou Sword Sect, who were at the 12th stage of the Qi Refining Realm.

Xia Yu was the one who answered him. "This is Sect Master Fang Chen of the Qingzhou Sword Sect.”

The sixth king’s face darkened, and he coldly scrutinized Fang Chen. "Isn't Long Tianxing the sect master?"

"Long Tianxing has retired,” replied Fang Chen with a smile. “I’m the one overseeing the sect now. Will that be an issue, Sixth King?"

The sixth king was momentarily taken aback by Fang Chen’s tone. He didn’t seem to fear him at all.

"How interesting," muttered the sixth king. He moved his feet once again and stepped through the sect gates.

To him, it was more prudent to know more about Fang Chen before he had any more interaction with him.

Zhong Yue and the other Elders exchanged looks of hidden joy.

The sect master is really amazing

, they all thought, almost in unison.

Their sect master was able to defeat a late-stage Foundation Building expert, which was impressive enough. Now, he stood up to the sixth king without losing his composure. He was really built different!

Upon entering the Heavenly Southern Sect, a dedicated disciple who was stationed there to welcome everyone led them to a plaza.

The plaza was peppered with jade platforms, each occupied by a Foundation Building Realm cultivator, along with the Qi Refining Realm cultivators they brought, creating a bustling atmosphere.

Everyone was talking, going on and on, making new acquaintances, and catching up with old friends.

The Qingzhou Sword Sect was rather strong, so their seating arrangement was near the front. After Zhantai Qingxuan led Fang Chen and the others to their seats, countless gazes fell upon Fang Chen.

"Is that Long Tianxing?"

"No, he wouldn't wear a mask in public."

"Strange. Then who’s that?"

Doubtful, many Foundation Building cultivators began to whisper.

The woman dressed as a peasant scrutinized Fang Chen for a moment and her brow slightly furrowed.

Meanwhile, Daoist Ya, who had been rambling about with a few of his peers, turned to look at Fang Chen in astonishment too, as if he had heard a piece of shocking news.

"Daoist Ya, come over here," conveyed Elder Su through voice transmission.

Daoist Ya immediately walked over to her, followed by Fire Cloud Immortal and others.

"Do you all want to know who that is?" whispered Daoist Ya in a low voice.

Elder Su eyed him hotly with the mother hen in her hand. "Stop beating around the bush."

Glancing at Fang Chen, Daoist Ya toned his voice a little bit down. "Haven’t we just been speaking about a sword cultivator? A friend of mine has just told me that not only has the swordsman appeared in Spirit Void City and killed a late-stage Foundation Building cultivator from the Sea Dragon Sect, but he has also taken Long Tianxing’s position from him!"

Everyone gasped in shock, their eyes filled with horror.

He’s the one who killed that late-stage Foundation Building cultivator from the Sea Dragon Sect? Was Immortal Sea Dragon here to settle the score with this sword cultivator, then?

This was a speculation they couldn’t validate, however, as Immortal Sea Dragon wasn’t here at the moment.

Sitting beside Fire Cloud Immortal, the sixth king stared at Fang Chen, her gaze filled with envy and longing; to her, Foundation Building Realm cultivators were already bonafide immortals, the ultimate goal in her life. Among them, those at the late stage were the cream of the crop. How terrifying must his cultivator be to be able to kill those figures?

It was then that Jin Nan approached them from a distance. "Excuse me, everyone,” he said with an apologetic smile.

He had just brought Immortal Sea Dragon to meet the Heavenly Southern Sect’s ancestor who was at the grand completion stage of Foundation Building. He naturally wasn’t qualified to sit and join them, so he left and came back to greet the guests.

"Elder Jin Nan, do you know that the Qingzhou Sword Sect has changed its sect leader?" whispered Elder Su.

Jin Nan didn’t answer immediately, seemingly surprised. "Is that so?"

The Heavenly Southern Sect hadn't received any news about that. He scanned the plaza until his eyes came to rest on the jade platform assigned to the Qingzhou Sword Sect, and upon seeing it, he was stunned. "How could it be him?"

Elder Su and the others were taken aback by his reaction. Jin Nan had clearly recognized the sword cultivator with the mask.

Without waiting for them to speak, Jin Nan walked over toward Fang Chen.

After looking at Zhong Yue and the rest for a moment, Jin Nan turned to Fang Chen. "Daoist Fang, what’s all this about?" he asked in confusion.

Now Fire Cloud Immortal and the others were really sure that Jin Nan knew who the sword cultivator was.

Fang Chen smiled faintly. "What do you mean, Elder Jin Nan, wasn't I invited by Daoist Yu to come?

Jin Nan’s brow scrunched up, his face odd. "That's true, but... why are you here with the Qingzhou Sword Sect?"