Chapter 918: Chapter 918

Qing Province, Qing City, State Governor Mansion.

A figure directly tore through space, walking out from the void, directly entering the State Governor Mansion.

Two figures swept over.

These two people, one was middle-aged, the other young.

The middle-aged man was Lord Governor Mu Qing.

The young man was Mu Jiu Zhou.

"Brother Jiu Zhou, congratulations on advancing to the Great Emperor!"

Ling Chen smiled toward Mu Jiu Zhou.

He had heard from Liu Xiao Pavilion Master that Mu Jiu Zhou had finally broken through to the Emperor Realm some days ago.

Back then, Mu Jiu Zhou was gravely harmed by Ling Chen’s Life-taking Secret Technique, bringing him to the brink of death.

Now, having become an Emperor, Mu Jiu Zhou finally recovered as usual.

Mu Jiu Zhou was also somewhat pleasantly surprised.

On the side, Mu Qing was utterly astonished.

Because he could sense that Ling Chen’s cultivation had surprisingly reached the three-star Emperor level.

Though he was at the late three-star Emperor stage, he was probably no match for Ling Chen.

"Come, Young Master Ling, let’s spar again."

Mu Jiu Zhou was raring to go.

Having ascended to Emperor, he had yet to encounter an adversary!

Mu Qing said, "Jiu Zhou, you’re not his match, let me do it!"

Mu Jiu Zhou was utterly stupefied.

His father was a three-star Emperor.

Three years without meeting, Ling Chen had reached three-star Emperor?

"Young Master Ling, would you spar with me?"

Mu Qing was filled with battle intent.

He was utterly lonely.

In Qing Province, there was simply no match for him.

Even those Sect Masters of the Hidden Sects were not his opponents.

"Lord Governor, you’re probably not my match. Though my cultivation is weaker than yours, I have mastered the seventh form of the Green Lotus Sword Manual!"

Having sparred with five-star Emperors, a three-star Emperor was too weak.

He wasn’t really interested!

"I know you’re powerful, but I’d like to try!"

"Green Lotus Prison Peak!"

Ling Chen didn’t even use the Green Lotus Bloodline, just executing the seventh form of the Green Lotus Sword Manual.

Mu Qing also unleashed his peak strike.

The two attacks collided, sending terrifying shockwaves all around.

Mu Qing’s attack was directly shattered.

"Lord Governor, thank you for letting me win."

Ling Chen smiled slightly, as the green mountain dissipated.

Seeing this, Mu Qing revealed a bitter expression.

In merely three years, Ling Chen had already far surpassed him.

Mu Jiu Zhou, who originally wanted to spar with Ling Chen, remained silent.

He had thought that even if Ling Chen ascended to Emperor status, he would be at the one-star Emperor level.

Who would have thought, even his late three-star Emperor father was not his match?

"Young Master Ling, I will definitely catch up to you!"

Mu Jiu Zhou said resolutely.

Back then, although Ling Chen defeated him, he relied on the secret techniques of the Heavenly Destiny Sect.

"Mm, as long as you cultivate in the Central State, you will."

Afterward, the three of them settled in the State Governor Mansion, drinking and chatting.

Ling Chen looked at Mu Qing and said, "Lord Governor, could you tell me the locations of those few Hidden Sects of the Heavenly Destiny Sect?"

Back when he left Qing Province, the Emperors of the Eight Great Hidden Sects targeted him.

If Yun Shang hadn’t intervened, he would have already perished.

Now that he’s returned to Qing Province, he naturally planned to pay them a visit.

Lord Mu Qing naturally knew about the Eight Emperors targeting Ling Chen back then.

He was busy saving Mu Jiu Zhou then.

Had no time to spare.

Plus, Mu Jiu Zhou being saved was thanks to Ling Chen as well.

That’s why he didn’t step in.

Mu Qing said, "Young Master Ling, there’s no need for you to make a trip; they should be arriving soon."

After sparring with Ling Chen, he informed Qi Yang and the other eight Emperors.

If he were to switch places with Ling Chen, he believed he would do the same.

However, these Eight Great Hidden Sects were, after all, in Qing Province, under his jurisdiction.

Hence, he didn’t want to see these eight people being killed by Ling Chen.

As they spoke, eight figures appeared in the State Governor Mansion.

The leading one was Qi Yang of the Heavenly Destiny Sect.

"Greetings, Young Master Ling!"

Qi Yang and the eight entered the grand hall and immediately knelt on the ground.

They were Emperors, usually a bow was the utmost courtesy for them below an Emperor.

Unless they faced a Great Emperor.

Ironically, Qi Yang’s cultivation was above Ling Chen’s, at the mid three-star Emperor level.

Yet, he dared not show any disrespect to Ling Chen.

Qi Yang and the eight stood up, once again kneeling to Ling Chen.

The first time was for greeting.

This time, it was to plead guilty!

While prostrating, they offered a storage ring each on their palms.

This was their peace offering.

"Qi Yang, did you think there would come such a day back then?"

Ling Chen said coldly.

Qi Yang said, "Ever since you left Qing Province, we knew this day would come. We just didn’t expect it to come so soon."

"And what do you think of you Emperors’ assault on a soon-to-be Emperor?"

"The sin warrants death a thousand times!"

"I killed Qi Tianyan of your sect, do you have any objection?"

"None. Qi Tianyan was no match for you and deserved his fate!"

Ling Chen glanced at Mu Qing and said, "In consideration of Lord Governor, I’ll spare your lives. Sever an arm and leave!" Google seaʀᴄh noveⅼfire.net

"Yes, thank you, my lord!"

Qi Yang and the eight hurriedly responded.

In an instant, all eight Emperors cut off one of their arms.

For an Emperor, losing an arm was essentially nothing.

It wouldn’t take long to recover.

This was just a lesson.

"Young Master Ling’s magnanimity, Mu pays respect with a toast!"

Mu Qing said with a smile.

Ling Chen nodded and drank his wine.

Mu Qing casually rolled over, collecting all eight storage rings.

"These are their conciliatory gifts; please accept them, Young Master Ling!"

He pushed the eight storage rings in front of Ling Chen.

Ling Chen didn’t even glance at them and said, "Just give them to Brother Jiu Zhou, as compensation for the past."

"Thank you, Young Master Ling!"

Mu Jiu Zhou quickly responded.

Ling Chen smiled and said, "Brother Jiu Zhou, when will you set off for Central State?"

Becoming an Emperor naturally qualifies one to enter Central State.

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Do let me know when you leave. Perhaps by then, we will also return to Central State. We can go together and look out for each other."

Mu Qing said, "Young Master Ling, is there a reason for your sudden return to Qing Province?"

He didn’t believe that Ling Chen came all the way just for revenge on Qi Yang and the others.

Ling Chen replied, "I have matters to handle at the Star Pavilion and planned to check on Brother Jiu Zhou as well."

Since Ling Chen didn’t clarify, he wouldn’t press on.

"May I know which sect Young Master Ling joined?"

Mu Qing inquired further.

Ling Chen blushed slightly and said, "The Flower Immortal Sect. If it weren’t inconvenient, I would introduce Brother Jiu Zhou."

Mu Qing chuckled and said, "Young Master Ling’s choice is indeed unique."

He knew very well that the Flower Immortal Sect only accepted female cultivators.

After chatting for a while longer, Ling Chen took his leave.

Most matters in Qing Province were settled.

Just waiting for the issue with Li Kaiyan.