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"Very well, take this sword!" Ren Pingsheng's Windscar Sword was instantly drawn. A flash of Sword Qi shot out, leaving only the sound of wind and thunder, cutting through the Void in the blink of an eye.
Situ Kong, who was on stage, had just heard the sound when he felt a Sword Qi had already arrived before him. He was startled but remained calm. With a flick of his Long Sword, waves of golden sword light rippled out like water. Ren Pingsheng's Wind Thunder Flash seemed to be trapped in mud, its speed suddenly reduced by more than half.
At this moment, even though the Sword Qi was close at hand, it posed little threat to Situ Kong. He stepped back, and with a flick of his Long Sword, a boundless golden sword energy flashed past. The two forces collided, producing a series of thunderous sounds that took a while to subside.
The people nearby looked at Ren Pingsheng in astonishment, unsure why he had suddenly attacked. After all, he was the third young master of the Sidu Family; if he were angered, they wouldn't be able to leave Xiangzhou City.
"Haha... What's so surprising? An old friend has come to visit; could you not recognize me?" Ren Pingsheng said with a laugh as he noticed Situ Kong's surprised gaze.
"Haha... I didn't expect it to really be you. I thought I had mistaken you for someone else. What brings you to Xiangzhou?" Situ Kong sheathed his Long Sword and laughed heartily. He stepped down from the Arena and asked with interest.
"That's a long story. Let's find a place to talk slowly."
"Sure, follow me. Since you're here in Xiangzhou, as the host, I must treat you well." He patted Ren Pingsheng on the shoulder, and the two turned to leave with laughter.
In a room on the third floor of Canglan Restaurant in Xiangzhou, Ren Pingsheng and Situ Kong sat facing each other at a table full of fine wine and delicacies. They drank and talked about what had happened since their last separation.
"Ah, I didn't expect that after our parting back then, you have gone through so much! You even traveled to the Southern Region; it's truly enviable," Situ Kong said with some emotion after taking a drink.
"Actually, I've always wanted to see the Southern Region myself, but unfortunately, my father wouldn't allow me to go. I could only experience things here in the Eastern Region; my current cultivation is also due to luck," Ren Pingsheng replied.
"Everyone has their own fate. With your current strength, among the geniuses I've encountered in the Southern Region, you would rank among the top five. There's no need for such self-pity," Ren Pingsheng encouraged with a smile.
"That's true, but if I don't go there and take a look, it would definitely be a loss. I also want to see what’s so magical about the Trial Sword Tower. Never mind, after this Rising Dragon Conference is over, I must find a way to visit the Southern Region." He put down his wine glass and said firmly.
"Hehe, it's not a bad idea to take a look. If I didn't have urgent matters to attend to, I wouldn't mind staying there for another ten years. There are probably even more impressive individuals there; if you go, make sure to have a good competition."
"Haha, of course! The Southern Region is known as the strongest of the Four Domains; how could I miss out on those geniuses?" Situ Kong immediately laughed, as if envisioning the scene in the Southern Region, filled with excitement. "By the way, you haven't told me what brought you to Xiangzhou this time."
"Oh, I almost forgot while chatting. Actually, I wanted to go through your Sidu Family to reach Jizhou and participate in the Rising Dragon Conference," Ren Pingsheng said apologetically.
"Did you run into some trouble in Snow State? That's why you came here?"
"That's right; otherwise, I wouldn't have traveled such a long distance. I offended the Xuanjian Sect in Snow State and was hunted by a King-Level Expert, so it was impossible for me to pass through Xuanjian Sect. That's why I came hoping to find you; I didn't expect your identity to be quite remarkable."
"Oh, that's not a big deal. But the fact that you escaped from a King-Level Expert's pursuit shows that your strength is indeed well hidden. With the Rising Dragon Conference approaching, we must have a good competition when we have time," Situ Kong said meaningfully while staring at Ren Pingsheng.
"Haha, it was just luck! Your strength isn't bad either! This time at the Rising Dragon Conference, you might really shine. But I'm afraid there will be even more formidable opponents."
"The stronger the opponent, the more interesting it is. Things like the Rising Dragon Pool are secondary. Profound Meaning—whether you comprehend it early or late doesn't make much difference. Forget it; let's drink."
As they drank, they discussed various cultivation issues and shared all kinds of interesting stories. Situ Kong was extremely familiar with the Eastern Region; he had experienced all Nine Provinces of the Eastern Region and had made quite a name for himself. Some of his insights into human relationships in the Eastern Region greatly benefited Ren Pingsheng.
"Alright, I'll stay here. Just remember to call me before you set off," he said as a day passed in the blink of an eye. The two left Xiangzhou Canglan Restaurant and walked to the inn where Ren Pingsheng was staying.
"Why don't you come stay at my place? It would be more convenient there," Situ Kong asked regretfully.
"I'm not going. It's not far from here, and I can come to see you when I have time. I'll be practicing here anyway, so you should head back!"
After sending off Situ Kong, Ren Pingsheng felt relieved. The matter regarding the Rising Dragon Conference in Jizhou had finally been resolved. Now, he could focus on his cultivation. With two months left, although his current strength was decent, he didn't think he could afford to be complacent.
In the following two months, Ren Pingsheng spent his time comprehending the Essence of Wood and practicing the Qingmu Sword Technique. During this period, Situ Kong would occasionally visit, and they would engage in simple sparring and exchanges.
Now, the Qingmu Sword Technique had reached a significant level of mastery. However, he was still far from achieving perfection; it would likely take another two months to truly reach that state. Nevertheless, a well-mastered Qingmu Sword Technique was already quite impressive, as he could unleash most of its power.
As for the Essence of Wood, he had only grasped one-third of it, which was still a distance away from Four Parts. He wondered if he would be able to comprehend Four Parts by the time of the Rising Dragon Conference. Otherwise, with only one-third of the Essence of Wood combined with the Qingmu Sword Technique, its power would be inferior to the Sixty-Five Percent mastery of Thunderbolt Flash he had achieved so far. It wouldn't have a decisive impact.
"It seems that I can't afford to slack off during my time in Jizhou. Only by comprehending Four Parts of the Essence of Wood can I hold my own against those extraordinary geniuses," Ren Pingsheng thought as he tidied up and prepared some necessities before waiting for Situ Kong's arrival.
Two months had passed, and today was the day when the geniuses from various states would set off for Jizhou to participate in the Rising Dragon Conference. On this day, those who had secured their spots gathered at their respective dominant forces, all wearing excited expressions as they awaited their departure.
"Ren Pingsheng, it's time to go! We depart in two hours!" came a knock at the door—Situ Kong had arrived.
"Coming," Ren Pingsheng replied as he glanced around the room to ensure he hadn't left anything behind. He then followed Situ Kong into the Sidu Family estate. This was his first time entering here, and he gained an intuitive understanding of its grandeur.
He marveled along the way; the Sidu Family truly lived up to its reputation as the overlord of Xiangzhou. Various palaces, bustling activity, and beautiful scenery were beyond description—this was Ren Pingsheng's first experience with such sights.
Soon they arrived at a grand hall where all one hundred geniuses from Xiangzhou who had secured spots for the Rising Dragon Conference were gathered. Including Situ Kong, there were exactly one hundred participants.
After more than an hour had passed and everyone had arrived, a king-level expert approached them. Upon seeing the one hundred and one individuals present and noticing Ren Pingsheng among them, he paused briefly but said nothing further. It seemed that it was thanks to Situ Kong's influence that Ren Pingsheng received such treatment.
"Very well, it seems everyone is here. You can call me Elder Situ. We will be using the Teleportation Array to go directly to Forging City in Jizhou. That place is under the influence of a first-rate power, the Refining Sect, so please do not cause any trouble there," the King-Level Elder Situ advised.
"Alright, follow me!" He stepped into the depths of the Hall. Under the coverage of the Light Barrier, there was an enormous Teleportation Array, more than enough for over a hundred people standing on it. Embedded along the edges were actually a thousand exquisite Yuan Stones radiating five colors.
"This time it's a long-distance transmission. The teleportation talismans are attached to your bodies; otherwise, if you get caught in the Spatial Turbulence, no one will come to rescue you. Now, let’s begin the teleportation!" Elder Situ reminded, ensuring no one had forgotten before activating the Teleportation Array.
A thousand exquisite Yuan Stones emitted dazzling light, and then the Teleportation Array beneath their feet began to hum. Mysterious energies rippled outwards. Before these talented individuals could sense it carefully, they felt a dizzying spin and then all disappeared without a trace.
When Ren Pingsheng and the others regained their senses, they found themselves in what seemed like a tunnel. Looking around, everything was engulfed in the dark Void. Occasionally, silver cracks appeared, crashing against the tunnel and producing terrifying sounds that sent chills down their spines.
"We are currently in Spatial Turbulence; this is a teleportation passage created by those who have mastered spatial laws. It can infinitely shorten distances between states, and in just a moment we will arrive at Forging City," Elder Situ explained.
Elder Situ appeared expressionless, leading them to believe he was difficult to approach; however, he unexpectedly shared some knowledge about this topic, revealing that he was warm-hearted beneath his cold exterior.
"Spatial laws? How powerful must one be to achieve that?" Ren Pingsheng exclaimed in astonishment, his thoughts consumed by the teleportation passage and the external Spatial Turbulence. He felt admiration for the strong individual who created this passage and developed an interest in the concept of space.
He thought to himself that since there are spatial laws, there must also be profound meanings and artistic conceptions of space. This implied that they too could comprehend it. However, it was rumored that understanding space and time was among the most challenging feats and also possessed tremendous power.
Just as he was lost in these thoughts, he felt a jolt from the teleportation passage and then experienced another dizzying spin. When he came to his senses again, he had exited the teleportation passage and found himself in a Hall with another enormous Teleportation Array beneath his feet.
At that moment, they all realized they had likely arrived at Jizhou's Forging City.
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