C1086 To the Proving Holiness Conference
Ling Jian was only at the late stages of the Heavenly Punishment Realm. It was reasonable for Yang An to covet Ling Jian's flying boat.
"The flying ship is in my hands. If you don't want to die, then come over and attack me." Ling Jian's tone was cold, but his words gave off a feeling of disdain. If Grand God Yang really dared to attack, he really could kill Yang An.
"Hmph, you're just boasting." Grand God Yang harrumphed coldly. He had experienced Ling Jian's ignorance.
"Since you're so arrogant, I want to see how you're going to kill me."
Grand God Yang harrumphed coldly. In the next instant, a shocking aura erupted from his body.
On the Genius rankings of the Grand Middle Heaven, Grand God Yang was ranked eight hundred and sixty-five. He was only thirty-five places away from dropping out of the top one thousand.
Even so, his strength was ranked in the top of the entire Grand Middle Sky.
As his qi burst out, a wave of qi rushed over to Ling Jian like a storm.
Just as Grand Deity Yang was about to attack, a clear sound like that of a skylark came from behind him.
"Grand God Yang, I, Nalan Yanran, will protect this person."
No one had expected that Nalan Yanran would actually open her mouth at this moment. After she opened her mouth, the powerful aura that God Yang had gathered suddenly disappeared.
At this moment, the entire banquet instantly became quiet.
"Yanran." Grand God Yang hurriedly looked at Nalan Yanran with a puzzled expression.
"Grand God Yang, I have a pretty good feeling toward Ling Jian, so don't make things difficult for him." Nalan Yanran calmly spoke. However, her words caused Grand God Yang's face to turn pale.
He finally thought about it and gave up.
Although the flying boat was valuable, he did not dare to offend Nalan Yanran.
Nalan Yanran's ranking among the geniuses was far higher than his. She was in the top one hundred while he was merely able to maintain himself within the top one thousand.
Now that Nalan Yanran had already spoken... if he were to continue attacking Ling Jian, he would be completely not giving Ling Jian any face.
Even Grand God Yang did not have any objections to Nalan Yanran's words, much less the others.
At this moment, Yang An's expression had become extremely ugly. Although his heart was also filled with fury, he knew that he would not be able to make things difficult for Ling Jian today.
Even Grand God Yang, who was ranked on the Genius rankings, did not dare to deal with Ling Jian. He was much weaker than Grand God Yang, so he naturally did not dare to make things difficult for himself.
Ling Jian's flying boat also turned its head at this moment. All of its eyes landed on Nalan Yanran.
In reality, he had already noticed Nalan Yanran the moment she stepped into the banquet. Now that he looked at her again, he had no choice but to admit that Nalan Yanran was powerful.
It could be said that Nalan Yanran was the strongest person among all the Half-Step Saints he had met.
Moreover, Nalan Yanran currently possessed the qualification to break through to the Saint level. However, she was still a Half-Step Saint. It was not that she could not break through, but that she was unwilling to do so.
"Looks like she should be preparing for a higher level of Tribulation Lightning."
Ling Jian thought in his heart.
After all, for cultivators, especially those that had reached the half-step Saint level, the more intense the Tribulation Lightning was, the more likely it was for them to grow in the future.
For normal cultivators, they would choose to break through as long as they had the confidence to pass the heavenly tribulation because of their cultivation talent.
However, Nalan Yanran wasn't an ordinary cultivator. A genius like her would definitely aim for a higher number of bolts of lightning in order to prepare for a higher breakthrough.
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Nalan Yanran's words were like an imperial decree from a king. At this moment, neither Wang Haifeng nor Zhao Wanjin dared to retort.
Ling Jian did not really attack because of Nalan Yanran.
Otherwise, the welcoming banquet tonight would definitely be even more lively.
However, the main characters of tonight were still Nalan Yanran's group. Hence, since Nalan Yanran's group had entered one after another, this welcoming banquet could be considered to have officially begun.
Of course, this formal beginning was merely a formality.
For many cultivators, the real focus of the night might be Ling Jian. The two fights had left a deep impression on them.
He killed Xuan Dong with one move and sent Yang An flying with one slap.
If it wasn't for Nalan Yanran stepping out at the last moment, there would probably be more things related to Ling Jian.
No one would have thought that a cultivator from the East Tai-Tian would be able to shine so brightly in the entire history of the Middle Tai-Tian.
The welcoming party went on for a while, and then it came to an end.
During the party, all the cultivators said goodbye to each other and went back to their clans.
At this moment, Ling Jian also followed Nalan Mingyue and Nalan Yanran. They left the Cloud Sea Lake and returned to the Nalan clan.
After Nalan Yanran chased away the clan members within the Nalan clan, only Ling Jian and Nalan Mingyue remained in the room.
"I heard from Mingyue that the reason why she is able to get to know you is because you saved Yang An?" Nalan Yanran looked at Ling Jian with an additional thread of curiosity in her eyes.
Nalan Mingyue and Nalan Yanran stood together. One could not see any difference in their appearance.
However, if the two of them stood together, one could still see some difference.
Nalan Yanran appeared even more mature as she stood there.
On the other hand, Nalan Mingyue appeared more like a little girl as she stood there.
"That's right."
Ling Jian nodded. There was no change in his tone.
Nalan Yanran's eyes also revealed a strange light as she looked at Ling Jian. She did not expect that Ling Jian would be so calm. If it was an ordinary cultivator, they would definitely not be able to do so.
"For you to be able to kill Xuan Dong in one strike, you must be a very powerful genius even in the East Sky. However, this is not the East Sky. Maybe you used to be a genius in the East Sky, but I have to remind you that in the Middle Sky, you may be nothing."
Nalan Yanran looked at Ling Jian as she slowly spoke. This was not because she wanted to suppress Ling Jian, but it was the truth. Compared to the Eastern Tai Tian, the Central Tai Tian was a place where many cultivators flocked to.
"Mingyue wants me to bring you out of the easternmost city. I have no objections to this. But let me warn you that you will have to change your ways from now on, and if you do, I may be able to save you this time, but you may not be so lucky next time. '"
Nalan Yanran spoke a lot in a row while Ling Jian listened humbly by the side.
Although these words were not practical to him, she was clearly aware that Nalan Yanran was concerned about her.
"Alright, I have already said what I need to say. You should return first. I will head to the Dao Confirming Conference in three days. At that time, you can follow me and leave the easternmost part of the city."
Nalan Yanran turned around and prepared to leave after saying this.
"May I know if I can participate in this Dao Confirming Conference?" Ling Jian suddenly opened his mouth and asked.
During the welcoming banquet, he had heard about the Dao Verification Conference, and he had also heard from the cultivators about the possibility of increasing his cultivation.
For her, improving her cultivation base was something that she was determined to do, and he didn't want to miss it either.
Nalan Yanran turned around and studied Ling Jian once again. She asked in surprise, "You also wish to participate in the Dao Confirming Conference?"
Ling Jian nodded.
"This Dao Verification Assembly is a blessed place for all the cultivators of the Grand Middle Sky. Any cultivator at the Half-Step Saint Realm is qualified to enter. However, although your strength is not bad, your cultivation is too weak. No matter where you go, you won't have the chance to shine." Nalan Yanran shook her head.
"However, if you want to see it, this is a good place to go. However, you had better be prepared to see the difference between the cultivators of the Middle Heaven and the geniuses of the East Heaven."
After saying this, Nalan Yanran did not continue to stay in the room. She turned around and left.
As for Ling Jian, he did not take Nalan Yanran's words to heart. There was a glow flickering in his eyes after hearing this information.
He did not take Nalan Yanran's words to heart.
Nalan Yanran's intention was to let him experience the cultivators of the Grand Middle Territory while his aim was the Dao Verification Meeting.
No matter how talented a genius was, as long as he made a move, he would be able to suppress him with one hand. No matter how talented a genius was, so what? At that time, he would only be able to suppress him with a flip of his hand.
In addition to that, he had to enter the top ten and get the chance to enter the Dao Verification Mountain.
"In that case, this Gathering of Dao Verification will be my first stop in the history of the Kingdom of Chen." Ling Jian murmured and then he turned around and walked back to his own house.
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Time passed. Three days passed in the blink of an eye. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the morning of the third day, there were already more than a dozen young cultivators waiting for something in the martial arts field of the Nalan Clan.
These cultivators all looked very young. They were the elites of the younger generation of the Nalan Clan. At this moment, they were gathered together and were talking in a low voice.
"I've been waiting for this day for so long. To be honest, this is my first time in the Dao Verification Assembly. I wonder what it will be like."
"It must be a very grand event. This Dao Verification Assembly is a great opportunity for the younger generation of the Middle Heaven. At that time, all the Half-Step Saints of the Middle Heaven will participate."
"It is a pity that we can only watch the spectacle, and not participate in it ourselves, but it would be a good idea to broaden our horizons."
"You still want to participate? Don't even dream about it. It's said that the Dao Confirming Stage is thousands of meters high on a cloud platform. I'm afraid that only the fierce people ranked on the Prodigy Roll can go up there."
"That's true. This Dao Confirming Stage is located in the clouds. At that time, only by entering the Dao Confirming Stage will one be qualified to participate in the Dao Confirming Meeting. However, we need not be depressed. If nothing unexpected happens, Sister Yanran will also participate this time around. At that time, she might even be able to obtain first place. As members of the Nalan clan, we will definitely be able to obtain more attention at that time."
"That's right. Although we can't participate, Sister Nalan Yanran will definitely shine."
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In the martial arts field, a dozen or so cultivators were whispering to each other. However, at this time, outside the martial arts field, a group of three people walked over, quickly attracting the attention of the dozen or so cultivators.
This group of three was naturally Nalan Yanran and Nalan Mingyue. The last person was Ling Jian, who had followed along.
With the appearance of these three people, especially the leader of Nalan Yanran's group, the atmosphere of the entire place instantly became fiery hot. Many gazes landed on Nalan Yanran. Without exception, all of them were filled with a wild heat.
Nalan Yanran was currently an existence ranked in the top one hundred of the Genius Ranking. She was the most dazzling genius in the entire eastern part of the city.
However, when these gazes fell on Ling Jian who had come with the two girls, the so-called heat was immediately withdrawn. The gazes that looked at Ling Jian instantly became envious and jealous.
How could a mere cultivator from the East Sky be able to obtain the favor of Nalan Yanran?
"Ling Jian, you need to broaden your horizons during this Dao Confirming Conference," Nalan Mingyue said to Ling Jian as if she was talking to a child.
Ling Jian nodded his head and didn't mind.
"Let's go." Nalan Yanran glanced at the ten plus cultivators in the training ground before waving her hand.
A moment later, these ten plus cultivators followed Nalan Yanran's group and walked toward the easternmost city gate.
This situation did not only happen within the Nalan clan.
At this moment, the Yang Family, the Zhao Family, and the Wang Family were doing the same thing as well. The cultivators of their families were led by their geniuses toward the easternmost city gate.
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At this moment, the east side of the city was also bustling.
Many cultivators were gathered outside the easternmost city gate, and it was extremely lively.
After all, for the cultivators in the east gate, this Dao Verification Assembly was a significant event.
One should know that Nalan Yanran was ranked 99th on the Genius List. Even in the history of the east of the city, she could be considered the most powerful genius.
If Nalan Yanran could obtain the top three in the Dao Confirming Meeting this time around, it would definitely be a great thing for the entire eastern region of the city.
If Nalan Yanran was able to obtain first in the Dao Verification Meeting this time around, their eastern region might have a great reputation in the entire Grand Middle Territory.
Other than the cultivators outside of the city on the ground, the eastern city was also extremely lively in the sky at this moment.
An enormous battleship stood in the sky. This battleship was the vehicle that Nalan Yanran's group would use to head to the Dao Confirming Conference. All they needed to do was wait for Nalan Yanran's group to arrive before setting off for the Dao Confirming Conference.
"How many years has it been? This is the first time that such a lively event has occurred in our eastern city."
At this moment, on top of the east city gate, there was a round table. There were several cultivators sitting around it. They were talking to each other in low voices.
There were old men and middle-aged men among these cultivators.
Although their ages were different, they all had a common characteristic.
These people all had powerful cultivations and had all reached the late stages of the Saint level.
The late stage of the Saint Origin Stage was one of the most powerful existences in the entire east city.
The people in front of him were obviously not ordinary people. They were the leaders of the most powerful forces in the East District.
For example, the Head of the Yang Family, the Head of the Wang Family, the Head of the Zhao Family, and the Head of the Nalan Family.
"Haha, the reason why this is happening is because of the Head of the Nalan Family."
An elder chuckled. As he spoke, the remaining patriarchs all turned to look at a middle-aged man.
He was a middle-aged man in a blue robe, with long gray hair, and even though he was middle-aged, the charm he exuded was not weak.
As for his appearance, he was also quite handsome. From this, one could imagine that this man must have been an extremely handsome existence when he was young.
That's right, this middle-aged man was none other than Nalan Yanran and Nalan Mingyue's father, the clan head of the Nalan clan, Nalan Kuangtian.
"The clan head of the Yang clan must be joking."
Nalan Kuangtian looked at the elder that spoke. This elder was none other than the Head of the Yang Family.
"Nalan clan head, there is no need for you to be so courteous. This time around, it is likely that the entire Zhong Tai Tian already knows that Yanran is a strong competitor for the first place in this Dao Confirming Meeting. If Yanran's niece is able to obtain the first place in this Dao Confirming Meeting, it is likely that the clan will also soar into the sky."2
"That's right. I'm afraid the Narang family won't even be interested in the easternmost part of the city by then."
Several clan heads also spoke. Their words were full of envy.
It was impossible for them not to feel envy in their hearts.
After all, Nalan Yanran's talent was ranked in the top one hundred amongst all the geniuses.
Even if they were envious, there was nothing they could do.
Moreover, Nalan Yanran was the most beautiful woman in the eastern part of the city. Not to mention abandoning her talent, if she were to marry someone from her family in the future, the person she would marry would definitely be a genius.
"Everyone, everyone, please do not praise Nalan Yanran. As her father, I am very clear about her tactics." Nalan Kuangtian shook his head and said, "Apparently, the Blood Sea Sect's Scion of the Blood God will also participate in this Dao Verification Conference. Rather than saying that this Dao Verification Conference is Yanran's, it's better to say that it's for the Blood Sea Sect's Scion of the Blood God."
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