Chapter 754: Current Status of All Sides

The words had barely left his mouth.

The disciples beside him all showed expressions of shock: "Master, is this news false? Or did they lie about Jiang Chen's age?"

"It's not that we refuse to believe it, but Jiang Chen is truly too young—barely under twenty, yet he has defeated a Ten Thousand Forms being. Such an achievement is unheard of!"

"Could it be… that Jiang Chen is actually the reincarnation of a powerful elder? If so, only then could his progress be this swift?"

Amid the disciples' murmurs.

The entire scene grew noisy.

After all, they had always considered themselves geniuses, their reputations well-known throughout the region.

Yet before Jiang Chen, their talents were mercilessly crushed!

Compared to him, their talents could only be called mediocre.

After all, when they were Jiang Chen's age,

not to mention possessing Ten Thousand Forms-level combat power,

even defeating a Primordial Sea cultivator was extremely difficult for them!

Some among them had cultivated for over a hundred years, yet their cultivation base still lingered at the Lunar Wheel stage—far too distant to even glimpse Jiang Chen's shadow!

This stark contrast filled them with the crushing feeling that all their years of cultivation had been wasted—wasted on dogs!

At this moment, listening to the disciples' chatter, Feng Zhangyue also felt a deep sigh and said:

"Alas, as the saying goes, beyond people there are greater people, beyond heaven there is higher heaven. In this world, there are always a few who transcend reason, advancing at a terrifying speed beyond imagination…"

"And clearly, Jiang Chen is one such person—even among them, a standout."

"Back when I was at the Heavenly Sword Sect, even after traveling the entire imperial realm, I never encountered a single individual who could match Jiang Chen!"

"Now, in terms of talent alone, the only one who might rival him is Jiang Zhiwei, who has entered the Heavenly Sword Sect…"

"A family that rose from a remote corner has produced two extraordinary prodigies—no, three!"

"I've heard that Jiang Hao, one of the Eight Greats of the Cangwu Jiang family, reached the Purple Mansion realm at age fourteen. His talent is likely no weaker than Jiang Chen's!"

"Thus, the other five of the Cangwu Eight Greats must also be formidable—outsiders have greatly underestimated them…"

"But no matter what, once news of Jiang Chen's defeat of a Ten Thousand Forms being spreads, it won't take long before all major forces in the imperial realm take notice. Heh, knowing their nature, they certainly won't let such a prodigy slip through their fingers…"

His words sent another wave of shock through the disciples!

Even their well-traveled master had said this.

It was clear that a monster like Jiang Chen would spark fierce competition among countless factions.

After all, once recruited, if he grows strong enough to ascend to the Heavenly Immortal realm, he could sustain his sect's legacy for thousands—even tens of thousands—of years!

Such a prodigy could be groomed as a successor by any major force.

Who, then, would not be tempted?

Thinking of this, someone couldn't help but exclaim: "It seems the future of the Cangwu Jiang family will be extraordinary indeed."

"Yes—within their clan, Jiang Zhiwei has already joined the Heavenly Sword Sect, and now Jiang Chen, likely as well, will enter a top-tier faction. With two Heavenly Immortal-level powers as their backing, which family in the Nine States could possibly rival them?!"

"Not just the Nine States—even within the Yuehua Imperial Realm, few would dare offend them…"

"Though that's true, I see it differently—it may not be so favorable."

"Oh? Why so?"

"Think about it: once Jiang Chen's name spreads and echoes throughout the Yuehua Imperial Realm, it's only a matter of time before countless factions descend, all vying for him."

"What's wrong with that? So many factions competing for one person—surely the offers will rise higher and higher…"

"Heh, if these were ordinary factions, fine. But what if they're Primordial Spirit-level factions—or even Heavenly Immortal-level ones?"

"Each of these factions is powerful enough to crush an entire Great Qin. But if so many gather at Cangwu Mountain, all for Jiang Chen alone, then trouble is inevitable!"

"Many of them are bitter rivals, constantly clashing in daily affairs. Imagine if Jiang Chen accepts an offer from just one faction—every other faction rejected will lose face, humiliated."

"If any of them are petty-minded, fearing a rival sect will gain such a prodigy, they might just strike early to eliminate him—war wouldn't be surprising."

"Gah~ So Jiang Chen, no matter which faction he chooses, will anger all the others?"

"That's the logic—but there's a solution: if Jiang Chen treats them all equally and outright rejects every offer, choosing instead to remain in his clan, then no faction will harbor ill will."

"But how could that be? These are Heavenly Immortal-level factions offering recruitment!"

"To enter one means access to cultivation resources beyond imagination—so who could possibly refuse such temptation?!"

"Even in our small Great Qin, he has achieved such astonishing feats. Once he enters the Yuehua Imperial Realm, his talent will be fully unlocked—his future potential is limitless!"

"At his current pace, he may not even need a thousand years to attain the Heavenly Immortal realm and join the ranks of Yuehua's greats!"

At this moment, though the disciples chattered excitedly,

Feng Zhangyue did not join in.

He merely lowered his head, his eyes deep in thought.

His mind had already drifted far away—to the Heavenly Sword Sect.

I wonder how Jiang Zhiwei is progressing now?

And how is Er'er doing lately…

At this moment, Feng Zhangyue felt like an old father, unable to suppress his longing for his disciple Nie Wushuang.

Meanwhile,

Cangwu Mountain, the herb fields.