Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 192 I've heard so much about you

After cursing under his breath, Elder Qianxun had no choice but to speak:

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need to argue until we're red in the face. The agreement I made with you all before was very clear: my Netherworld Sect will first select five people from among the rogue cultivators participating in this trial."

"How much time has passed? Fellow Daoists, you must have forgotten about this so quickly."

Upon hearing this, not only were Master Wuyuan and the blue-robed youth greatly surprised, but even the other Golden Core elders who had remained silent showed strange expressions and began to look Du Fan up and down in confusion.

Only the barefoot giant remained silent, revealing a half-smile.

"What do you mean, Fellow Daoist Qianxun? Could it be that you have also taken a liking to this young man? He doesn't seem to have much talent for cultivation. Could we perhaps discuss this matter?" The blue-robed youth from Qingjiang Sect said after a moment's thought, his expression changing.

"I'm sorry, but this child's physique is somewhat special, very similar to the legendary Xuan Yin Ghost Body, and it might even be that kind of spiritual body."

Regardless, this child is the most suitable to cultivate the ghostly cultivation techniques of our Netherworld Sect. In this matter, I'm afraid I cannot give you fellow Daoists any face; please forgive me.

Elder Qianxun glanced at the young man surnamed Yu and said indifferently, leaving no room for negotiation. Since the competition had already begun, he naturally would not hesitate any longer.

The young man surnamed Yu snorted coldly, then flicked his sleeve and retreated.

Master Wuyuan and the barefoot giant looked at Du Fan with deep meaning but didn't say much. With a flash, they stood with the other Golden Core elders again.

The Golden Core cultivators present were speechless at Qianxun's words and couldn't help but roll their eyes.

If your Netherworld Sect wants to accept a disciple, just say so. Do you think we medium-sized sects can challenge the Netherworld Sect? Why bring out the Xuan Yin Ghost Body, one of the Ten Ancient Spiritual Bodies?

Putting aside the fact that this kind of spirit has never appeared on the Nine Provinces Continent in thousands of years, even if this person really possesses this kind of spirit, how could you tell at a glance?

Even if we assume, hypothetically, that this kid possesses the Profound Yin Ghost Body, you've already seen that. If that were the case, would you still be acting this way? You'd probably have already taken him and flown back to the Netherworld Sect, instead of wasting your breath talking to us here!

Everyone knew that this was just Elder Qianxun's pretext, but since the elders of the Netherworld Sect had said so, the others, with their own thoughts, could not say anything more.

This made the Golden Core elders even more suspicious of Du Fan, their eyes darting around as they pondered something.

Just as Qianxun appeared proudly, the barefoot giant felt reassured, and the other Golden Core elders remained silent with varying expressions, a somewhat apprehensive yet very weak voice suddenly emerged.

However, the sound reached everyone's ears with exceptional clarity.

"Ahem... Actually, I am already a member of a sect, so it is really inconvenient for me to switch to another sect. Please forgive me, Senior Qianxun."

Du Fan coughed awkwardly. He hadn't expected things to develop this way, but he had to bite the bullet and speak up. The later he said it, the less appropriate it would be.

"What! You're already a disciple of a sect?"

Elder Qianxun was taken aback, and the barefoot giant was also somewhat astonished.

After their initial surprise, the other Golden Core elders couldn't help but feel a bit smug, especially the blue-robed youth from Qingjiang Sect, who couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile.

However, they also knew that this kind of thing was definitely not a problem for the Netherworld Sect, not even a minor trouble. At most, it would just cause Qianxun some trouble.

"That's alright. You must be a disciple of some small sect. Once you join the Netherworld Sect, I'll send someone with a letter. You don't need to worry about this."

Chihiro quickly regained her composure, smiled slightly, and said as if she didn't care much.

"This junior is not a cultivator from a small sect, but... cough cough, Senior Qianxun, may I have a word with you in private?" Du Fan's embarrassment deepened. He carefully organized his words before speaking in a low voice.

It wasn't that he didn't want to reveal his identity directly, otherwise there would be no need for this trouble.

However, Elder Qianxun made such a confident statement in front of so many people. If he were to speak directly, wouldn't that be a public slap in the face to Elder Qianxun?

Du Fan didn't want to offend a Golden Core cultivator, especially one from a Ghost Dao sect, in such a remote place.

Even now, Du Fan still remembers the book "Ghost Curse Techniques" that he obtained back then. Ghostly techniques are undoubtedly very evil.

Even if Elder Qianxun, out of consideration for his status, wouldn't openly do anything to him, there's no guarantee she wouldn't harbor resentment and secretly plant something like a demon seed in him...

The thought of something like this is terrifying enough.

Although the probability of the other party doing this is not high, those who have reached the Golden Core stage are all eccentric people who have lived for hundreds of years and have unusual personalities. It is very possible that they will do something that is beyond common sense. That is why Du Fan is so cautious.

"Haha... Du Fan, do you think it's appropriate for you to talk to me like this?" Qianxun was laughing, but her gaze gradually turned cold.

"Senior Qianxun, please calm down. Since I said that, I naturally have sufficient reasons. Otherwise, how could I dare to do such a foolish thing in public?" Du Fan's heart tightened, and he hurriedly added again.

"Alright, come with me. However, if you fail to say something that satisfies me later, don't blame me for being impolite." Qianxun's expression shifted between light and dark for a while before she spoke coldly.

Immediately afterwards, he flashed and appeared ten feet away. He took out a restricted magic tool, immediately infused it with a trace of magic power, and in an instant, a restricted light shield about ten feet in size was created, enveloping himself in it.

The light screen was completely black, and the objects inside were not visible at all.

Du Fan took a deep breath, strode over, and arrived outside the barrier. Without any hesitation, he leaped inside. The black barrier only rippled slightly, but did not pose any obstacle to him.

"This restriction can block sight, sound waves, and divine sense. You can speak now." After Du Fan entered the light barrier, Qianxun glanced at him, her expression slightly darkening, and said with some impatience.

"Senior Qianxun, do you recognize this?" Without any further ado, Du Fan patted his storage bag with one hand and took out a light blue jade pendant from his Qiankun Ring, handing it to Elder Qianxun.

This token is clearly the offering token of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance.

Du Fan had already planned back in Zhongzhou that if absolutely necessary, he would reveal his status as a retainer of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, and there was no need to mention his honorary elder status of the Qixia Sect.

After all, outside of Zhongzhou, the Seven Star Merchant Alliance still has a higher influence, and this identity alone is enough.

"Offered by the Seven Star Merchant Alliance!"

Elder Qianxun had been frowning and looking absent-minded, but after carefully examining the blue sign from top to bottom, his expression changed drastically, and when he looked at Du Fan again, he was somewhat incredulous.

After a moment, he calmed down again and fell into deep thought.

The token was genuine; the other party was indeed a retainer of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance.

The hierarchy of this business alliance is different from that of the outside world. Although it is hard to believe that someone can be a worshipper in the Qi Refining stage, it is not impossible.

Although defeating the opponent might cause some trouble in the future, compared to cultivating the Soul Devouring Technique, this trouble is probably nothing.

Thinking of this, Qian Yu's eyes flashed.

While he certainly couldn't afford to offend an entity like the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, with his methods, taking them away without anyone noticing would be an extremely easy matter.

Moreover, he only had a request and no real intention to harm anyone. Even if the Seven Star Merchant Alliance found out later, it wouldn't cause too much trouble.

"I hold the title of a revered member of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance, so it is inconvenient for me to join your sect. I hope Senior Qianxun can understand this matter," Du Fan said, bowing slightly and clasping his hands in greeting.

Du Fan originally thought that the matter should end here, and he believed that the other party would understand his intention to speak privately.

However, when he looked up and saw the glint in Chihiro's eyes, as if she were making some kind of decision, he immediately thought to himself: This is bad!

A chill ran through Du Fan. Without thinking, he patted his storage bag again, instantly taking out a small blue flag and handing it to the other person, saying quickly:

"Senior Chihiro, you also have this!"

"Oh?"

Chihiro had already made up her mind. A fierce glint flashed in her eyes, and she was about to capture the other party when she heard these words. She hesitated for a moment and took the small flag in her hand to examine it.

A moment later, Qianxun's eyes narrowed sharply, her expression instantly filled with horror. Her mind raced, and a possibility flashed through her mind. Her gaze abruptly fell on Du Fan, and unable to hide her shock, she exclaimed:

"You are Du Fan, the Honorary Elder of the Qixia Sect and the foremost alchemist in Central China, from the Seven Stars Merchant Alliance of Central China?"

"If there is no one else who holds all three titles, then it is me."

Du Fan was somewhat embarrassed by the other party's series of words. The first two identities were indeed true, but as for the last one... let's not mention it.

I didn't expect that the news of the Seven Star Merchant Alliance's Alchemy Competition would reach Jizhou so quickly.

But this is good, because in this way, his safety should be guaranteed, Du Fan couldn't help but think.

"So it's Elder Du, I've heard so much about you." Elder Qianxun suddenly changed his gloomy expression and revealed a kind smile. He even clasped his hands together as if they were equals.