Chapter 918: with translation of chapter title

918. Chapter 916 Long Unsettled

Those residing here are all elders of the Cangyun Sect, or direct descendants of sect elders.

Of course, this also includes core disciples of the Cangyun Sect, as well as some outstanding stewards and Dharma protectors, etc., which can be considered elite figures within the Cangyun Sect.

And someone like Lu Yuan, an outer sect disciple, simply cannot enter.

"Hurry up! If we're late any longer, we'll be late!"

"Sigh! I heard this year the three major sects are holding a Martial Arts Assembly, and the major martial families and wealthy merchants of Canglanguo have all sent representatives."

"Our Canglanguo's various forces are gathering in Cangjing; it's bound to be extraordinarily lively!"

"Yeah! I heard the martial forces in Cangjingcheng have already reached over a hundred, each one being a martial family or wealthy merchant!"

The two companions were excited, chatting animatedly, and the topic of their conversation turned out to be the various martial forces of Canglanguo.

Listening to their animated introduction, Lu Yuan wasn't particularly interested, because his mind kept lingering on that earlier remark.

"I heard the Martial Arts Assembly in Cangjingcheng will invite the top-ranked experts from the Cangjing Martial Arts Assembly to compete!"

That remark seemed like a gloom lingering in Lu Yuan's heart, causing a faint chill to appear between his brows, making him become solemn and depressed.

"The Cangyun Sect's Martial Arts Assembly?"

Lu Yuan muttered to himself, his eyes slowly closing, his thoughts churning nonstop.

Although he had been in the Cangyun Sect for many years, his understanding of it was still limited.

The only thing he knew was that the Cangyun Sect was the weakest of the three major sects in Canglanguo.

"What caliber of talent will the Cangyun Sect's Martial Arts Assembly select to represent the sect and stand in for the Sect Leader at the Cangjing Martial Arts Assembly?"

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows tightly, his mind filled with countless thoughts, long unable to settle.

……

Whoosh! As Lu Yuan was deep in thought, a tearing-through-the-air sound suddenly rang out.

A spirit artifact-grade silver vessel broke through layers of white mist, carrying a mighty pressure as it descended, hovering near the Cangyun silver vessel.

Boom—rumble! A deep humming spread, causing the silver vessel to shake violently, its hull rippling with waves.

Seeing this, the several martial artists aboard the silver vessel, dressed in various attire, immediately showed wary expressions, their eyes darting.

"The Canglang Sect's silver vessel has arrived!"

Accompanied by a low, dignified roar, the silver vessel gradually slowed and stopped, steadily halting in the open space before its deck.

A pitch-black silver vessel rose from beneath the silver vessel, turning into a streak of light that sped toward the opposite side, quickly vanishing into the vast, misty heavens.

All of this came quickly and went even faster.

After the spirit artifact-grade silver vessel departed, the martial artists aboard the silver vessel still furrowed their brows, their eyes flickering uncertainly.

After a long while, they finally exhaled a stifled breath and gradually withdrew their gazes.

"Is this the Canglang Sect's silver vessel?"

"Hiss! What immense pressure, far more mighty and overbearing than the silver vessels I've seen from the three major sects of Cangjing!"

"As expected of one of the three major top sects of Canglanguo, the Cangyun Sect's foundation is indeed immeasurably deep!"

Watching that swiftly departing silver vessel, the crowd shook their heads and sighed, their hearts greatly shaken.

"Heh, what do you know? Although the Cangyun Sect is nominally the leader of the three major sects of Canglanguo, that's merely an empty title!"

A man in splendid robes, wearing a purple robe, shook his head and smiled, his face full of contempt.

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?"

The corners of everyone's eyes twitched; they were all provoked.

"Heh! Figure out what I mean yourselves!"

The man in splendid robes gave a dismissive smile, raised his hand and flung a scroll over, then ignored everyone's reaction and turned to leave.

"Hmph! What trick is this? Playing mysterious!" "Acting all profound and unfathomable!"

The crowd shouted back repeatedly, each picking up the scroll to examine it.

"Eh? It's actually him!"

"What?"

"You know him?"

At the moment they saw the scroll, everyone was drawn to the person in the painting, but after clearly seeing the figure's appearance, they all simultaneously jerked their eyes, shocked.

Lu Yuan also focused his gaze on the figure in the painting, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt and apprehension.

This person had a rugged appearance, broad forehead and prominent nose, giving off a somewhat fierce aura.

"He is the Third Young Master of the Lu Family, Lu Yuan!" a man in a green robe suddenly exclaimed.

"What? He's Lu Yuan?" Upon hearing this, the crowd was shocked again, their eyes continually narrowing.

They had long heard of this name, but had never seen the actual person.

Who would have thought they'd actually see the real person today on the silver vessel!

However, the crowd wasn't focused on Lu Yuan himself; instead, they were more curious about the figure in the painting.

Because this person gave an extremely eerie impression!

He is clearly a martial artist, and his aura is immensely mighty, yet he also gives off a sinister, eerie feeling, making one feel extremely uncomfortable! "What on earth is this person's background? How could his demeanor be so strange?"

"His cultivation technique also seems rather heretical, but I just can't see through it no matter how I look!"

"This person is indeed eerie!"

The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes full of apprehension, their hearts growing more confused.

Lu Yuan, however, furrowed his brows, silently assessing the martial artist in the painting; the more he looked, the more familiar he seemed, as if he had seen this person somewhere at some time.

"You guys guess, is he related to Jiang Tienan of the Jiang family?"

Hmph! If that's really the case, wouldn't this matter be complicated!

Not bad! This matter is indeed complex.

Everyone exchanged glances, their eyes twitching wildly, and they secretly thought, 'Not good.'

Hmph! Never mind his background; daring to rob the name of our Canglanguo's three great sects is practically courting death!

Exactly! This matter cannot be tolerated!

As for this martial arts tournament, this old man wants to see just who will come out on top!

Hehe, not only do you want to see it, I want to see it too; as long as we step on this person, we will surely make a name for ourselves in the martial arts world of Canglanguo—hahaha!

Since everyone expects this so much, what are we waiting for? Let's go!

As the words rang out, the several silver boats surrounding the silver vessel immediately turned and sped toward Cangjing.

At that time, everyone aboard the Canglanguo silver boat had also boarded the silver vessel.

Moments later, a group of young martial artists about twenty years old formed two teams.

The left team had five people in total; three were roughly the same age, and the other two were a brother‑and‑sister pair who appeared quite close.

The right team had six people in total; aside from the two youths leading it, the remaining five were young men and women aged eighteen or nineteen.

Their cultivation levels varied; the three strongest were at a higher level, while the others were all at the Quasi Profound Realm.

This team was composed of the disciples of the Cangjing Three Great Families.

The team's leader was a sturdy, muscular youth in blue robes named Tan Hu, a direct‑line descendant of the Tan family, one of the Canglanguo Three Great Families.

Senior Brother Tan Hu, in this martial arts tournament you must avenge us!

That's right, Senior Brother Tan Hu! Rest assured, in this martial arts tournament I will surely give my all to help you defeat Lu Yuan, so he will know the strength of our Cangjing Three Great Families! (End of chapter)