All eyes were drawn, and cultivators from all sides were startled, rushing towards Luo Feng City at the first moment.
In mid-air, even Ye Chen was slightly taken aback, blurting out, "Who is he?"
Beside him, the young cultivator who had just explained things to Ye Chen was dumbfounded, looking at him with great astonishment. "I say, brother, has your brain been squeezed by a door? You don't even know the number one young prodigy of our Gu Lan Holy Church? Are you sure you're even from our Ancient Orchid Great World?"
Ye Chen shrugged. He truly had no impression whatsoever of this so-called number one young prodigy of the Gu Lan Holy Church.
After all, he spent years training in the myriad realms and had long ago handed over all affairs of the Holy Church, and indeed the entire Ancient Orchid Great World, to the Holy Church's Heavenly God to manage like a figurehead. It would be strange if he did know.
"I'm really convinced by you, brother. Where did you pop out from?" The young cultivator was speechless, but he pulled Ye Chen along as they rushed forward, explaining as they went.
The number one young prodigy of the Gu Lan Holy Church was named Liu Ruosheng. Though young in years, he was already the Saint Son of the Gu Lan Holy Church and the future next Heavenly God of the church.
Naturally, the true Dominator of the Holy Church was the legendary Battle Saint King, the World Lord who also wielded the Holy Church's authority.
Moreover, this Liu Ruosheng was not only the number one young prodigy of the Gu Lan Holy Church, but also the number one figure among the younger generation of the entire Ancient Orchid Great World. It was said his cultivation had long reached an unfathomable level, rivaling many of the older generation. He was an extraordinary, peerless genius, considered by many to be the supreme among his contemporaries.
Precisely because of this, Liu Ruosheng had always held himself aloof, never paying attention to ordinary women. After several stunningly talented Fairies appeared in the small hometown city of the World Lord Battle Saint King in Xia Feng Kingdom of Tian Du Continent, Liu Ruosheng learned of the news immediately. He had seen them a few days prior and was awestruck, hoping to marry one of them as his Dao companion.
Today was the day Liu Ruosheng came to propose.
Ye Chen finally understood the gist of the situation. At that moment, the young cultivator suddenly said, "Brother, why do I feel you look somewhat familiar? I have this feeling of déjà vu."
"You've mistaken me for someone else. Probably my face is just rather ordinary, a common look among the masses," Ye Chen chuckled. When he arrived, he had already altered his appearance and aura using the secret technique Stealing Heaven and Changing Earth. Outsiders couldn't possibly know who he was.
The young cultivator looked suspicious but couldn't figure out who he resembled for the moment, so he gave up.
As they spoke, both arrived in Luo Feng City.
Luo Feng City wasn't very large. To preserve the original appearance of the World Lord Battle Saint King's former residence, the Gu Lan Holy Church hadn't made many modifications, keeping everything in its original state.
However, a magnificent and grand outer city had been newly built outside Luo Feng City's walls, dozens of times larger than the original city and many times more prosperous and lively. It was also called Luo Feng City, but it was the outer city.
At this moment, the sky above Luo Feng City was filled with the figures of many cultivators, densely packed, all hovering in the air. Among them were not lacking important figures like elders from major forces of Gu Lan Continent and lords of great sects. There were even Saint-level figures present, making it a very lively scene.
Yet, the most eye-catching sight was undoubtedly a luxurious carriage parked in the center. It was resplendent in gold and jade, forged from precious divine materials, with divine pearls floating around it, flowing with dazzling radiance.
Even more astonishing were the seven Demi-Saint level demonic flood dragons serving as the draft beasts, each hundreds of zhang long, making them exceptionally extraordinary. Everything about it was so lofty and superior.
On both sides of the carriage followed a group of powerful experts from the Gu Lan Holy Church, each dressed in splendid robes, with remarkable cultivation, standing respectfully on either side.
"This is the Saint Son of the Gu Lan Holy Church. What grand bearing, truly enviable. I'm afraid even Saint Lord-level figures from Gu Lan Continent travel with no greater pomp," said the young cultivator accompanying Ye Chen, named Li Santong, looking at the carriage with great envy.
Ye Chen sneered coldly. "As the Saint Son of the Gu Lan Holy Church, must his travels always involve such a grand display? Or is it just to flaunt his own superiority?"
"Brother, are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Beside him, Li Santong was startled, hurriedly pulling Ye Chen aside. He cautiously glanced around, relieved to find no one had overheard.
"I just said a couple of sentences. Why are you so nervous?" Ye Chen glanced at him.
Li Santong patted his own chest, sighing helplessly. "Brother, do you really have a death wish? A peerless great sect like the Gu Lan Holy Church is not something we can casually criticize. If overheard, it would be huge trouble."
Ye Chen frowned. "Would the Gu Lan Holy Church really cause trouble for everyone in the world over such so-called criticism?"
"Don't even say that. The Gu Lan Holy Church might actually do that," Li Santong said. "After all, as the number one great sect in the world, backed by the unparalleled Dominator Battle Saint King, what in the world would the Gu Lan Holy Church dare not do?"
Ye Chen's expression changed slightly. "What misdeeds has the Gu Lan Holy Church committed over the years? Tell me."
Li Santong shook his head. "Brother, you're overthinking it. I was just giving a simple example, not saying they definitely have. After all, the current Gu Lan Holy Church isn't like the old days. Under the Battle Saint King's governance, everything is wise and virtuous. Ten thousand sects pay homage, and the hearts of the world are united."
This made Ye Chen breathe a sigh of relief. Otherwise, before undertaking that major task, he would have had to thoroughly purge the Gu Lan Holy Church.
At that moment, a gasp of amazement swept through the entire city because the carriage door opened. From within stepped out a figure with jade-like divine features—sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a face like carved jade, black hair tied in a crown. He was truly a brilliant, elegant, handsome man.
He wore magnificent golden robes, his body enveloped in a hazy holy light, adorned with a divine crown, looking like a Child of Light, drawing all eyes.
The Gu Lan Saint Son!
His appearance drew the attention of all sides and caused the Gu Lan Holy Church experts on both sides to lower their heads respectfully.
The Gu Lan Saint Son nodded slightly. His handsome, refined face wore a gentle smile. He smiled before even speaking, giving people a particularly favorable impression and making the hearts of many female cultivators present flutter with budding affection.
Under the gaze of all, the Gu Lan Saint Son arrived at a relatively spacious mansion within the inner city—the former residence where the Battle Saint King once lived. Even he, the Gu Lan Saint Son, dared not barge in forcefully. He spoke softly, "I am Liu Ruosheng, specially coming to request an audience with the several Fairies, hoping for a meeting."
Though spoken softly, the words echoed throughout the sky above Luo Feng City, clearly audible to all.
Everyone focused their attention, very interested to see how those Fairies would respond.