Chapter 852

After saying that, he spoke no more and threw himself back into cultivation.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen did not linger and immediately walked out of White Jade Capital, heading toward the Elders' Hall.

Not long after.

Inside the Elders' Hall.

Apart from Grand Elder Jiang Hongguang, Second Elder Jiang Hongwen, Hu Guang'an, and Ji Chang.

The people participating in this observation were Jiang Chen, Jiang Beixuan, Jiang Beiyie, Jiang Xingjian, and Jiang Daoping—five in total—all of whom had arrived!

As Jiang Hongguang introduced them one by one to Ji Chang.

Ji Chang's expression subtly shifted.

Jiang Daoping?

Never heard of him; he probably isn't very important.

Wait, this person is Zhiwei's... father?

Upon learning Jiang Daoping's identity, Ji Chang's expression instantly grew much more solemn.

After all, today's Jiang Zhiwei is the little ancestor, the apple of the eye, in every Heavenly Sword Sect disciple's heart.

As Zhiwei's father, his importance was self-evident—he absolutely could not be slighted.

Then, when Jiang Hongguang's introduction reached Jiang Xingjian.

Ji Chang immediately nodded toward him.

As the master who had taught Zhiwei the sword Dao, he had naturally heard of his name, and precisely because of this, he felt admiration.

Had Jiang Xingjian not successfully uncovered Zhiwei's talent, how could their Heavenly Sword Sect have stumbled upon such great fortune and taken in a once-in-ten-thousand-years monstrous prodigy!

At this moment, Jiang Hongguang's voice rose again: "He is called Jiang Beixuan, a clansman of our clan's Kaiyang branch..."

Jiang Beixuan?

Ji Chang's face showed thought as he kept searching his memory, yet could not recall any information about this person.

It seemed, then, that this Jiang Beixuan was probably just an ordinary clansman brought along to make up the numbers, not worth paying much attention to.

Hm? His cultivation base is only at the measly Purple Mansion realm—sure enough, that seems to be the case.

Ji Chang shook his head, his gaze no longer lingering on Jiang Beixuan.

Seeing this, Jiang Beixuan was unbothered.

Had he not deliberately used his past life's breath-concealing secret art to hide his cultivation base precisely to keep a low profile and avoid drawing too much attention from others?

The current situation was exactly to his liking.

At this moment, Jiang Hongguang had already moved on to introduce Jiang Beiyie.

The name of the Eight Heroes of Cangwu resounded throughout the lands of the Nine Nations.

Ji Chang naturally knew that the young man before him was one of them.

Seeing the other's extraordinary appearance, transcendent bearing, and considerable cultivation base, he could not help sighing with emotion—indeed, every one of the Eight Heroes of Cangwu was no simple matter; any one of them placed in Moonlight would likely cause countless factions to scramble, all eager to take them in as disciples.

Just as Ji Chang was sighing endlessly.

He heard Jiang Hongguang's voice rise once more: "This one is a clansman of our clan's Tianshu branch; his name: Jiang Chen..."

The moment the words fell, Ji Chang's eyes lit up; he jerked his head up, staring fixedly at the young man before him, his pupils blazing with fervor.

"Defeating All-Phenomena with the Sun Wheel—Fellow Daoist's feat can truly be called world-shocking. Today, Fellow Daoist's name has long since resounded through Moonlight; I too have long admired your great reputation and have longed to meet you sooner..."

In today's Moonlight, one could say three stars shine upon the world!

On the Dao of Alchemy, there is Yan Chen.

On the Dao of the Sword, there is Jiang Zhiwei.

On the Dao of Cultivation, there is Jiang Chen.

Therefore, upon seeing Jiang Chen—rival to Jiang Zhiwei in fame—appear, Ji Chang could not help feeling especially excited.

And Jiang Chen's reaction was the exact opposite, appearing extremely calm.

He merely gave a light acknowledgment and said no more.

Seeing this, Ji Chang gave an awkward smile and did not mind.

After all, as a world-renowned prodigy, having a proud temperament was only natural.

Afterward, Ji Chang exchanged a few words with Jiang Hongguang and smoothly completed the handover.

When Ji Chang turned around, preparing to set off with everyone.

Jiang Hongguang's face showed benevolence; he gently stroked his graying beard and said softly, "Children, travel safely. We will wait for you to come home..."

Jiang Beiyie, Jiang Beixuan, and Jiang Chen hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Please rest assured, Grand Elder Grandpa. We will go early and return early!"

Jiang Hongguang nodded and chuckled lightly: "It's getting late—set off."

Everyone saluted once more.

Then they turned and walked toward the outside of the hall.

After walking out of the Shanmen.

Ji Chang suddenly stopped.

The people behind him saw this and all subconsciously halted as well.

Just as they were secretly guessing what he was about to do.

They saw Ji Chang wave his great hand and suddenly summon a palm-sized little boat.

The little boat hovered in midair, its entire body radiating flowing light, wrapped in a sphere of mysterious radiance!

As Ji Chang's will stirred, he activated the little boat.

Whoosh—

In an instant, the little boat began to grow rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In just a few breaths, it transformed into a giant treasure ship hovering in the air!

Ji Chang turned and looked at the crowd: "This is my Heavenly Sword Sect's heaven-grade spirit ship, the Xuanfeng. Its speed is fast enough to carry us to our destination before the Sword Trial Grand Competition begins…"

Having said that, he leaped up and flew into the Xuanfeng.

Seeing this, the others followed one after another.

Once everyone had boarded.

The next moment.

A transparent blue light barrier emerged on the surface of the Xuanfeng.

Accompanied by a muffled roar.

The enormous treasure ship instantly tore through the sky, streaking across the heavens at extreme speed — from afar, it looked just like a falling meteor!

On the Xuanfeng.

In a certain room.

Ji Chang sat here, extending his spiritual sense to scan the surroundings, carefully piloting the treasure ship along the planned route.

Jiang Beixuan stood nearby observing, his eyes lighting up as he secretly marveled.

On the stern deck.

Jiang Xingjian and Jiang Daoping were chatting together.

The main topic naturally still revolved around Jiang Zhiwei.

On the bow deck.

Jiang Beixuan sat on the ground, conserving his energy, ready at any moment to meet the emergence of the Alchemy Saint Secret Realm in peak condition.

However, he couldn't help repeatedly raising his head, silently looking ahead.

Where his gaze reached was a tall, broad back.

That was his clansman elder brother — Jiang Chen!

"Chen, you fellow… truly unfathomable, far more terrifying than in the previous timeline…"

Even though he had once been a Great Emperor, Jiang Beixuan still could not see through this clansman elder brother.

On the other's body, it was as if a layer of impenetrable fog shrouded him at all times.

Mysterious, powerful, and unknown.

That was his evaluation of this clansman elder brother.