I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1861 - 292: Audience with the Sage

Chapter 1861: Chapter 292: Audience with the Sage

A singular value judgement often possesses significant deceptiveness.

Especially on this continent, where martial arts reign supreme; high cultivation signifies correctness, and reaching the level of An Jingtian means absolute correctness.

People naturally imagine such individuals as perfect due to admiration and longing.

Even shallow principles, when spoken by such people, seem to have great charm.

This feeling is akin to standing at the foot of a mountain, gazing at its peak; seeing only mist, you mistakenly believe that the mountain towers over the sky.

In reality, high cultivation is merely high cultivation; it cannot change human nature, nor transform foolishness into wisdom.

The saying "understanding one law leads to understanding all laws" applies only to martial arts. Forced into everyday life, it often results in discomfort.

This discomfort may cause grievances for you or for others; someone has to endure hardship for that outcome.

After all, in the minds of martial artists, everything is competition; either the east wind defeats the west wind, or the west wind defeats the east wind.

Void Grandmaster Tang Luo’s dealings with Demon Lord Gou Chen have exceeded what Wang Chan can currently resolve, and so An Jingtian must seek greater power.

The attitude of the Xu Clan on Yuanzhou is clear, and Liaoyin from Buddha Country’s Esoteric Sect seems intent on withdrawing. At this moment, the only force An Jingtian can rely on is the Wang Clan of the southern heavens.

Coincidentally, the Wang Clan of the southern heavens holds this power.

After all, when Wang Chan was attacked, it was Wang Invincible who personally promised a bounty.

This time, An Jingtian, without subordinates, went alone to Yaoxing City, differing from Wang Chan’s other followers.

The Sacred Land Sect Master’s visit naturally led the Wang Clan to treat him with courtesy. Wang Jie of Ziwei Star Palace personally received An Jingtian and politely inquired about the reason.

After learning that Wang Chan, Acting Governor, had information about Demon Lord Gou Chen, Wang Jie laughed, "Since the Acting Governor knows the Devil Lord’s true identity, why not apprehend him? This empty-handed visit, are you worried that the Ancestor might deny the master’s bounty?"

"Just kidding, my friend."

An Jingtian smiled wryly, gesturing, "If capturing this person were easy, I wouldn’t be shamefully coming to Yaoxing City."

"This Gou Chen is merely a rootless itinerant cultivator? Does he truly have energy that makes the Dutian Heavenly King struggle to cope?"

Wang Jie was somewhat surprised, "You can’t deal with him; hasn’t this person verified his path?"

"The situation is complex; could I ask you, friend, to inform Saint Wang? I wish to explain the circumstances to him in person."

An Jingtian looked distressed and bowed his hands in request.

"Ah, friend, your timing is unfortunate. Yaoxing City is currently handling a major event; the Ancestor needs to preside over the grand array and cannot spare time. If not for your personal visit, ordinary sect masters could not knock open the gates of Yaoxing City today."

Wang Jie looked troubled, "However, since the Ancestor personally agreed to it, I’ll make the trip on your behalf, but you should prepare yourself mentally. The Ancestor is wholly occupied with that major affair, perhaps unable to focus on other matters."

"Jingtian understands!"

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They say the King of Hell is easy to meet, but the little devils are hard to deal with.

Often, whether an affair succeeds or not is only 40% about ability; the remaining 60% is about timing and opportunity.

In the face of eternal matters, Demon Lord Gou Chen’s news is virtually insignificant. Even if Wang Jie vividly conveys An Jingtian’s difficulty, it won’t move Wang Fuling, who is overseeing the grand array.

After all, the argument is too absurd; Wang Fuling doesn’t believe there’s an anonymous itinerant cultivator that the Dutian Heavenly King can’t resolve.

Ultimately, it’s simply that Dutian Heavenly King doesn’t want to exert effort, so what good is there in meeting?

But since the bounty was promised, Wang Fuling pondered a bit before deciding to let the Dharma Body go with Wang Chan.

"This is their personal feud; since Chan’er has returned, it should be his decision on how to resolve it. Let An Jingtian proceed to Tanlang Star Palace."

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Yaoxing City, Tanlang Star Palace

As one of the main stars of the Starry Sky Great Array, Tanlang Hall is also known as the Main Star Palace.

If the "Break" of Po Jun’s main star represents destructive power, and Qi Sha’s "Kill" symbolizes upward momentum, then Tanlang’s "Greed" is desire.

This palace thrives on desire; those working at Tanlang Hall are often clever, sociable, resourceful, and ambitious.

Thus, when Wang Chan chose his residence, he chose Tanlang without hesitation, marking his first step into Star Illuminating Palace.

This step not only declares his ambition but also aims to inform the entire southern heavens that he returns not to be a failed Saint Child. His desires are still overwhelmingly ambitious.

Benefiting from his proficiency in the array and many novel ideas, Wang Chan excelled in Tanlang Hall, quickly rising to the star-officer level.

In the eyes of others, this former Saint Child, known as the Four Little Saints, has completely dispelled the shadows of defeat, embarking on a leap forward into another stage of life.

Such an attitude is admirable, for the world doesn’t only worship undefeated strongmen but also respects those who, despite suffering great hardships, rise again.

For failure is the main theme of ordinary people’s lives.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, Wang Chan resembles a phoenix reborn in the ashes, inspiring many.

Yet, who can see the fear in this phoenix’s heart?

Yaoxing City is a holy realm within the southern Saint Realm, lacking nothing but strongmen. Especially to join Star Illuminating Palace, one must at least be a martial artist in the Fierce Realm.

To many, Fierce Realm is a terminal stage, but in Star Illuminating Palace, it’s merely the acquisition of qualification, far from actual work.

With the joint action from the Yin-Yang Imperial Palace, Yaoxing City is now full of powerful individuals, causing Wang Chan’s carefree smile to hide a constantly trembling soul.

He’s afraid, afraid of encountering someone who can see through his soul, then suffering unimaginably before dying.

He uses work to numb himself, acting low-key like a Night Owl, trying not to attract too much attention.

He thinks he’s been cautious enough, yet when Wang Fuling appeared in the room, Wang Chan’s heart skipped a beat.

But the old hand experienced countless storms; his shock lasted only a moment before he respectfully knelt in salute: "Golden peace to the Saint Ancestor."

"Follow me."

After Wang Chan stood up, Wang Fuling led him to a side hall, where the Acting Governor of Dutian Heavenly King, had been waiting for a while.

Without any differential action, it’s genuinely challenging to distinguish between Dharma Body and Wang’s true body, so upon seeing Wang Fuling, An Jingtian excitedly saluted.

"Junior An Jingtian greets the Saint of Star Illuminating Palace and Saint Child Wang Chan."

For a generation bred on the invincible tales of Wang Fuling, An Jingtian grew up worshiping him. Since sealing as king, Wang Fuling is reclusive, rarely seen.

Every encounter thus excites young admirers, to which Wang Fuling is well accustomed.

Waving a hand to absolve the guests’ courtesy, he began probing the purpose of Wang Chan, Acting Governor’s visit.