Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1520 - 1540: This isn’t alarmist, it’s inevitable!_1

Chapter 1520: Chapter 1540: This isn’t alarmist, it’s inevitable!_1

Lin Chen had been silently listening on the side, understanding Ao Li’s meaning.

He didn’t want to be involved in the upcoming chaos, or rather, he felt he couldn’t be, considering it was not merely a struggle between sects, but a major upheaval in the entire Immortal Domain, involving more than just one sect.

The South Sea Myriad Glass Palace, though powerful, might not be able to resist this grand trend if it launched into an all-out war.

He wasn’t eager to meddle, but Yao Xiong had done a favor for Ao Li. Therefore, Ao Li intended to protect Yao Xuanji.

His utterance was the truth. If Yao Xiong were there, those who wished to rebel would need to weigh their chances. But Yao Xuanji was still too young and not strong enough. How could he command the respect of the masses?

Yao Xuanji fell silent.

Lin Chen thought for a bit and said, "Senior Ao, I beg to differ."

Ao Li turned to look at Lin Chen, not uttering a word. But his gaze was as sharp as a sword, seeking to pierce through Lin Chen’s body.

Lin Chen saluted, "I’m Lin Chen, the Sect Master of Heavenly Sword Peak, White Crane Immortal Sect. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Senior Ao."

"The Sect Master of Heavenly Sword Peak?"

Ao Li narrowed his eyes slightly, "What’s your relationship with Su Shaoling?"

Lin Chen replied, "Su Shaoling is my Master."

Ao Li looked slightly surprised, "Su Shaoling has left the Thunder Immortal Domain for thousands of years. It’s rumored that he left his inheritance. Have you acquired the Heavenly Sword Inheritance?"

Lin Chen answered calmly, "Yes."

Lin Chen used his own identity to boost his own status, naturally hoping that his words would attract Ao Li’s attention.

He wanted to help Yao Xuanji persuade Ao Li.

Ao Li nodded, "Your master once came to the shores of the South Sea to challenge me. I did not want to bother with him, but he forced my hand by causing havoc at my Myriad Glass Palace for three days, injuring countless disciples. You acknowledging your identity today is quite a coincidence."

Uh...

Lin Chen’s face suddenly turned awkward. He initially wanted to highlight his identity, but it seemed to have provoked bitter feelings instead. Wasn’t he walking into a trap by doing this?

His master was truly amazing!

When others did not pay attention to him or wanted to fight with him, he would stir up trouble at their Dragon Palace, injuring their disciples, and forcing them to take action...

Lin Chen, with a brave face, saluted and said, "I heard that after my Master comprehended the Heavenly Sword, he loved to challenge others everywhere to comprehend the Sword Dao and improve his strength. Senior Ao is an expert, he probably wouldn’t mind such a small matter..."

Ao Li glared at Lin Chen, his aura firmly locked onto Lin Chen, "But I do mind! If someone came to your house and stirred up trouble for three days, wouldn’t you mind?"

Lin Chen saluted solemnly, "I apologize on behalf of my Master to Senior. If Senior wants to blame someone, I am willing to take full responsibility."

The air seemingly solidified in that moment.

Ao Li stared at Lin Chen for a few seconds, then suddenly said with a laugh, "You do have a sense of responsibility. I was expecting you to say you didn’t know him back then and hadn’t joined his sect."

Lin Chen was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized Ao Li was testing him.

If he evaded responsibility, Ao Li would certainly look down on him and wouldn’t listen to him anymore.

Yao Xuanji intervened to ease the tension, "What happened afterward, Uncle Ao? Did you fight him?"

"Of course, I did."

Ao Li responded, "He and I fought for half a day above the South Sea and both ended up injured. He also invited me for a drink and when he was leaving, he said he would return once he fully comprehended his swordsmanship. Unfortunately, after that, I heard he left the Thunder Immortal Domain and disappeared, not showing up again..."

Lin Chen was taken aback. This Ao Li was powerful!

Most of the stories Lin Chen heard painted Su Shaoling as an invincible warrior. This was his first time hearing about an opponent who held Su Shaoling to a draw.

Yao Xuanji praised, "Su Shaoling is a prodigy, highly talented in the Sword Dao. His Heavenly Sword was invincible across the Immortal Domain, with few rivals. Uncle Ao’s draw with him shows your exceptional strength!"

Ao Li shook his head, "Not necessarily. He wasn’t that famous when he challenged me. His Sword Dao was still incomplete then, and his strength hadn’t reached its peak. I think he didn’t challenge me later probably because he had fully understood his Sword Dao and his strength had improved tremendously from before. It would be too easy for him to beat me, wouldn’t it? So would there be any fun in that?"

Lin Chen blinked. No wonder!

So he was Su Shaoling’s early opponent?

Ao Li’s gaze fixed on Lin Chen, "Kid, you just said I was wrong. Tell me, where did I go wrong?"

As Lin Chen was about to speak, Ao Li warned, "Don’t go on about how Yao Xiong owes me a favor and that if I don’t help, it would mean I’m ungrateful. I won’t fall for that. Regardless of whether Xuanji came or Yao Xiong came, my answer would still be the same..."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "Senior Ao, you misunderstood. I absolutely did not think that way. I just feel that if we really follow Senior Ao’s suggestion earlier, in the end, Fairy Xuanji will certainly die. Senior Ao will mostly likely not escape unscathed and this Myriad Glass Palace may well be destroyed..."

Before Ao Li could respond, the stern-faced woman behind him coldly said, "Kid, stop stirring up fear and making rash comments. I’ll tear your mouth apart!"

Lin Chen responded with a composed smile, "I am definitely not spreading panic. This is an inevitable trend and outcome which no one can change!"