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Chapter 1330 - 1350: This Old Kid Definitely Has Ulterior Motives_1

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1350: This Old Kid Definitely Has Ulterior Motives_1

The Heaven’s Gate slowly closed behind him, and ahead of Lin Chen was a light which his body seemed to be pulled towards.

Could that be the Boundary Gate?

What lies beyond it, the Immortal Realm?

Thanks to Xuanji Fairy’s explanation and Xi Jie’s company, he wasn’t overwhelmed by the anxiety racing towards the Light Door. Despite the anticipation, the fear evoked by the uncertainty of where this door led was overwhelming.

Amidst a whirlpool of emotions, Lin Chen stepped into the Light Door.

The Light Door seemed to hold a Thunder Power, causing a slight numbness in Lin Chen’s body, but without pain.

Lin Chen couldn’t help but wonder, is this why ordinary cultivators or even those with shattered Primordial Spirits like Li Wudao and Zhao Ting cannot pass through the Boundary Gate?

Having just Crossed Tribulation, Ascenders’ bodies were thoroughly tempered by the Thunder Power and intrinsically resistant to the Thunder Power in the Boundary Gate. But the others would not manage.

A white light filled Lin Chen’s line of sight for a few seconds before abruptly disappearing. His body dramatically lost balance and stumbled out of the Boundary Gate with changed surroundings.

It wasn’t the wilderness he’d envisaged but a city.

Tower-like buildings stood tall in layers.

Lin Chen now found himself on a grand square. On the square was a vast array formation glowing with a faint white radiance. Before this formation, stood a massive gate—which had intricate ancient runes emitting light on its faces and white ripples, like water—reaching hundreds of meters high.

Is this the Boundary Gate?

A massive teleportation gate?

The only passage to the Barren Wilderness?

There were quite a few individuals by the Boundary Gate. Chu Jiaxue and Gu Yuexi had faces full of joy. In addition to them were many men and women, old and young, all clad in robes with diverse patterns embroidered on the chest.

These people all had their eyes on Lin Chen. Their gaze was charged with a weirdly intense passion—as if they were beholding a precious treasure, not a person.

What’s going on?

What’s up with these expressions?

Why are they all staring at me as if I were some ultra-beautiful woman?

"Brother Chen!"

Gu Yuexi was the first to rush forward, grabbed Lin Chen’s arm, and took a good look at him.

"Are you okay?"

Lin Chen replied, "I am okay, but... what’s happened to them?"

In a low voice, Gu Yuexi replied, "While we were Crossing Tribulation down there, they could observe the scene here through a Spell. The spectacle of your Tribulations just now scared everyone."

Lin Chen then understood, was it due to his overly dramatic Tribulations?

"What are we supposed to do now?"

Lin Chen was currently a bit perplexed. This was his first time being in a situation such as this one. Right after Ascending, he was surrounded and stared at by a large crowd. It felt a bit weird.

Before Gu Yuexi had time to reply, an old man with a white crane embroidered on his chest spoke with a smile in his voice: "Lin Renhuang, welcome to the Immortal Realm. I am Elder Zhou Ming of the White Crane Immortal Sect. I have been ordered by Xuanji Fairy to keep watch over the Boundary Gate and wait for your Ascension."

Lin Chen solemnly replied: "It’s nice to meet you, Elder Zhou. Human Emperor was only the title I held in the Barren Wilderness. Here, in the Immortal Realm, I’m just a newcomer on the path of immortality. You can just call me by my name."

Elder Zhou nodded in approval, smiling. Regardless of strength or age, he surpassed Lin Chen by a considerable margin. It was indeed appropriate to address Lin Chen by his name.

The Human Emperor of the Barren Wilderness might be formidable, but how many powerhouses from the Immortal Realm would take him seriously?

If one does not Ascend to immortality, they would just be remaining at Great Circle of Void Separation. The Immortal Realm has countless cultivators who have reached this stage. How could he be of concern?

The reason Elder Zhou respected Lin Chen was because he had saved Xuanji Fairy’s life!

In fact, Elder Zhou had made some inquiries about Lin Chen and found out that he was not even from the Barren Wilderness but came from the Human World, where spiritual Qi was so sparse as to be nearly non-existent!

In such a harsh environment, Lin Chen had ascended from having a Golden Core to Great Circle of Void Separation in just a few years, a speed impressive even by Immortal Realm standards.

Though Great Circle of Void Separation was no big deal, Lin Chen’s speed of reaching this state was indeed terrifying.

After his findings, Elder Zhou was intrigued.

The White Crane Immortal Sect had deep ties with Domain Lord Yao Xiong and was considered his old follower. It once had its days of glory but with the passage of time, it slowly declined. Now, it was just an average force.

It was neither weak nor strong.

If Lin Chen could be recruited to the White Crane Immortal Sect, wouldn’t that be keeping this opportunity?

Leaving other things aside. Wouldn’t it at least narrow the gap with the Immortal Palace?

With a laugh, Elder Zhou said, "Alright, then I’m not going to be polite with you, Lin Chen. You’ve all successfully Ascended. Let’s first head to the White Crane Immortal Sect for some rest. I will send word to the Immortal Palace. I believe Xuanji Fairy will be pleased to know that you are here."

The White Crane Immortal Sect was a force that Xuanji Fairy trusted. Lin Chen, therefore, readily believed in them.

Just as Lin Chen was about to nod in agreement, a white-haired elder beside him suddenly spoke up to warn him, "Lin Chen, this Zhou Ming is not to be trusted, be careful. Once you enter the White Crane Immortal Sect, you won’t be able to leave..."