Chapter 470 (1)
"Brother Qi, what exactly are you talking about?"
"Brother Qi, do you know the origin of this carriage?"
Seeing the astonished expression of the young man in black robes, the group quickly asked.
The young man in black took a deep breath, calming his emotions before speaking again. His gaze remained fixed on the carriage.
"If my guess is correct, this carriage should be the very same one that caused a great upheaval in the Sacred City years ago. It belongs to the one who, after the revival of spiritual energy, was the first in the world to trigger a heavenly tribulation—and successfully transcend it!"
His statement left the group momentarily stunned, unable to process the full meaning of his words.
But as they carefully pieced together his message, their eyes gradually widened in realization.
They now understood exactly who he was referring to.
"Brother Qi, are you saying... this carriage belongs to that person?!"
The white-robed young man surnamed Wang asked in disbelief."It should be unmistakable!" The black-robed youth affirmed. "Back then, when that person first arrived in Zhongzhou, he stirred up a storm like none before.
He was the first to undergo tribulation after the world's spiritual revival and single-handedly obliterated an entire group of eminent monks from Xuankong Mountain.
For a time, the entire Sacred City was silenced under his overwhelming presence.
Even the Third Holy Lord suffered defeat at his hands.
He was truly unrivaled in sharpness and strength, reigning supreme over all of Zhongzhou.
Because of this, many people took note of the carriage he rode in at the time.
A White-Horned Dragon Horse pulling a Wind-Chasing Carriage—these are the very emblems of his vehicle.
Look for yourselves, doesn't that carriage below match the legendary description exactly?"
As the group listened to the young man’s explanation, they turned their eyes back to the carriage once more.
Indeed, it was exactly as he described.
"If that’s the case, then Sacred Mountain has also sent an invitation to that person?" The white-robed Wang murmured.
But soon, he seemed to recall something, his expression shifting.
"Wait, that’s not right. Isn't it rumored that he was at odds with Sacred Mountain back then?
Not only was the Third Holy Lord defeated by him, but even when all three Holy Lords invited him to the mountain, he outright refused and immediately left the Sacred City.
Why would Sacred Mountain invite him now?"
"Why?" The beautiful woman with a bewitching charm scoffed, "Of course, it’s because of his strength!
That person is now widely acknowledged as the strongest under heaven, his cultivation unfathomable.
If Sacred Mountain dares not invite him and he takes offense, that would be a real disaster!"
The group pondered her words and found them quite reasonable.
With his current power and status, if such a grand event as the Holy Assembly were held and he was not invited, he might feel slighted. If that led to any dissatisfaction, no one could predict the consequences.
"So, does this really mean that person has come?"
At this moment, a deep sense of awe and excitement began to well up within everyone.
Indeed, as the black-robed young man had described, that person’s name carried an unmatched weight.
He was already hailed as the strongest under the heavens. Just the mere mention of his name was enough to instill fear and caution in countless sects and factions.
After all, for most sects, having just one Golden Core cultivator who successfully survived the tribulation was cause for great celebration.
But this person—he could slay Golden Core cultivators with ease.
Such a terrifying existence—no faction could remain indifferent to his presence.
"No wonder Brother Zhirui went out to greet him personally. I've heard that he has deep ties with that person. Now, it seems those rumors were not unfounded."
After a moment of silence, someone suddenly spoke with a tinge of envy.
"Indeed. It’s said that when that person first came to Zhongzhou, he stayed at Tianji Tower.
Because of this, despite the storms and upheavals in Zhongzhou over the past two years, Tianji Tower has remained completely untouched.
One of the main reasons for this is his presence."
"To have established a connection with such a figure so early on… Tianji Tower truly deserves its reputation as the most well-informed sect in the world."
Inside the restaurant, the onlookers watched as the carriage slowly disappeared into the distance, following Lin Zhirui.
Their eyes were filled with unconcealed admiration.
They couldn't help it.
Though they were all talented individuals, each considered a prodigy of their respective sects, compared to that person, they were utterly outclassed.
They weren’t even on the same level.
For someone of his cultivation realm, even a casual word of guidance from him would be a lifelong benefit.
How could they not feel envious?
But even as they envied, they quickly sent this information back to their respective sect headquarters.
Soon, nearly all major factions in the Sacred City were abuzz with the news of the legendary carriage’s arrival.
"Sacred Mountain actually invited him?"
"Is it confirmed that he has arrived?"
"What stance will he take on this Holy Assembly?"
"It’s said that he was at odds with the three Holy Lords… Perhaps this could be an opportunity for us."
"With his arrival, our plans may need to be adjusted."
"So, he has come as well. This Holy Assembly is getting more interesting."
"I heard he still maintains the appearance of a youth. I’d like to see for myself if he’s truly as monstrous as the legends claim."
...
The moment news of the legendary carriage’s arrival spread, reactions among the city’s various factions varied widely.
Some were fearful, some wary, and others simply curious.
But one thing was certain—every faction had now shifted its attention toward that carriage.
And so, under the watchful gazes of many, the carriage slowly followed Lin Zhirui into Tianji Tower, vanishing from sight.
Even the strongest divine senses could not penetrate the depths of the tower.
Ever since the Tianji Tower Master had stepped into the Foundation Establishment Realm, the tower had undergone a mysterious transformation.
Even Golden Core cultivators could not easily probe inside.
And given that it was still uncertain whether the person was truly inside the carriage...
Who would dare act recklessly and attempt to spy on him?
Thus, in the end, none of the city’s sects or factions could definitively confirm whether he had indeed arrived.
...
"Are you certain? Has the Sovereign also come to Sacred City?"
Inside a serene courtyard, Han Lingshuang received the news with a face full of excitement.
"The rumors outside say so, though no one has directly seen the Sovereign’s figure. But that carriage is indeed the same one he used when he first arrived in Zhongzhou."
The one responding was a disciple from Cold Water Palace, one of those who had come to Zhongzhou years ago in search of fortune.
He had seen that carriage before when Lu Qing and his group left.
"If it is the Sovereign’s carriage, then even if he himself is not inside, the ones inside must be people close to him.
I wonder if Little Yan is in there as well."
After listening to the explanation, Han Lingshuang’s joyful expression did not wane in the slightest.
At the same time, she also realized why she had felt a sudden breakthrough opportunity when she received her invitation.
If the Sovereign was in the city, then everything made perfect sense.
"Should I go and pay my respects?"
Just as this thought surfaced in her mind, she quickly dismissed it.
"No, that won't do. If the Sovereign wanted to see me, with his divine abilities, he would have already sensed my presence.
Since he hasn’t, then forcing a meeting might only displease him."