Chapter 217: Chapter 209: Chen Zhixing? Just a fraud who deceives the world!
Rumble——!
As the three-headed horned golden beast pulls the golden carriage forth.
The vast sea of clouds is split apart, numerous thick layers of clouds crushed to pieces.
In just a few moments.
The golden carriage that was far off in the horizon descends above Little Hui Peak.
A young man with black hair like a waterfall, handsome in appearance, seemingly a noble son from a chaotic world, steps out of the carriage, descending step by step on the peak of Little Hui Peak.
Though he displays no divine techniques, it is as if the heavens and earth naturally pave the way for him, supporting him all the way.
"Young Master Sikong."
"Not seen for months, Young Master Sikong’s grace has only improved!"
"Luo Qingtian of the Great Wilderness Tao Sect, greets Young Master Sikong."
In an instant.
The hall full of celestial prodigies all rise, respectfully saluting this young man.
There is a subtle indication of his extraordinary status.
"Sikong Nan, the current eldest son of the Sikong family, ranked seventh on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings today! It’s said that three months ago, he had already reached the True Self Eighth Layer, making him Huai State’s top celestial prodigy!"
Shanyang whispered, eyes full of envy.
"Young Master Sikong’s visit graces our Five Elements Thunder Sect!"
Yunxiao hurriedly forced a smile on his face, eyes full of admiration.
This Sikong Nan is practically the dream partner, the most perfect dao companion in the hearts of the women of the East Profound Domain today.
Not only does he come from a prestigious family, with incredible background and power!
His talent and strength are unparalleled in the current generation, his future boundless!
Moreover, his appearance is exceptionally handsome, with an elegant demeanor!
Sikong Nan’s expression was calm as water, merely nodding slightly at the compliments, and naturally sat at the head seat.
"Shanyang, why haven’t you toasted Young Master Sikong yet?"
Yunxiao scolded lowly.
Shanyang, standing next to Chen Zhixing, suddenly came to his senses as if awakened from a dream, hurriedly responding and went to toast Sikong Nan.
"I am Shanyang, a disciple of the Five Elements Thunder Sect, grateful for Young Master Sikong’s presence here; this drink is for you..."
Shanyang’s face was full of smiles, holding the wine cup with both hands, bowing very low.
But before he could finish his sentence.
"Who are you to offer me a toast?"
Sikong Nan glanced at Shanyang expressionlessly, devoid of any joy or sorrow.
With these words.
The smile on Shanyang’s face instantly froze.
He just remained in the posture of holding the wine cup with both hands, bowing low, momentarily unsure of how to advance or retreat, face full of embarrassment.
"What are you still standing there for? Put down the wine cup and sit!"
Yunxiao glared at Shanyang, pointing to the only remaining empty seat beside him.
Then she immediately turned back, smiling and nodding towards Sikong Nan:
"Young Master Sikong, I apologize, this is my junior brother, he is not well-versed in etiquette..."
"Which rank is he on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings?" Sikong Nan interrupted indifferently.
"Uh... my junior brother has not been ranked on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings."
"Then why are you introducing him to me?"
Yunxiao was stunned by the words, unable to react for a long moment, only laughing dryly: "Young Master Sikong is right, my oversight."
Sikong Nan glanced at Yunxiao with detachment, his expression still serene.
He did not care whether his actions would make the people of the Five Elements Thunder Sect uncomfortable.
Social niceties are for the weak to consider.
He has no need.
Shanyang could only laugh awkwardly as well.
However, before he could even sit down on that seat.
"Did I say you could sit?"
Sikong Nan looked at Shanyang expressionlessly, "That seat is for a friend of mine."
In an instant.
Shanyang, who hadn’t even sat fully, suddenly bolted up like he’d sat on springs.
With Sikong Nan’s simple clap.
A black dog, covered in black fur and with three heads, wearing a collar around its neck, leapt down from the lofty carriage in the sky and sat on that chair, tongue hanging out.
In a flash.
Shanyang’s face turned green.
Friend?
Is the dog his friend?
This... this... does this not mean in Sikong Nan’s eyes, he is not even as good as a dog?
"I apologize."
Shanyang, face flushing red, quickly retreated to stand beside Chen Zhixing.
And at that Eight Immortals table, Yunxiao wisely chose to keep silent.
The other celestial prodigies hurriedly voiced compliments, praising Sikong Nan’s beloved dog for its majesty and so on.
"Damn, this Sikong Nan really doesn’t see others as human."
Standing beside Chen Zhixing, Shanyang whispered in a low voice.
Chen Zhixing looked at Sikong Nan with some amusement, unable to resist shaking his head slightly.
This guy has really outdone himself.
One word——
Perfect!
Time slowly passed.
Accompanied by occasional agreeable compliments, this group of celestial prodigies laughed and talked, discussing the domain’s strategic situation, speaking of the outstanding celestial prodigies across the land.
Chen Zhixing was casually chatting with Dugu Ni.
The conversation topics among these prodigies failed to pique his interest in the slightest.
No matter how far they went, it was just battles of the True Self Realm.
But Chen Zhixing’s sight was already set beyond the True Self Realm.
What intrigued Chen Zhixing was Dugu Ni’s unexpected attitude.
He originally thought that with a personal enemy’s child in front, Dugu Ni would not be able to restrain the urge to kill.
However, Dugu Ni acted as if nothing was amiss, showing no change in expression.
This led Chen Zhixing to respect Dugu Ni a bit more in his heart.
Those who can control their emotions like this are destined to achieve great things in the future!
"Hahaha, in today’s world, probably only the third young master of the Ziwei Chen Family, Chen Zhixing, ranked first on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings, can be compared to Young Master Sikong, right?"
A prodigy downed a cup of wine and laughed.
However.
What was intended as flattering words seemed to make Sikong Nan slightly frown.
"Chen Zhixing? Hah....."
Sikong Nan let out a laugh of undisclosed meaning and took a sip from his cup.
"Do you truly believe that Chen Zhixing, at the mere age of thirteen, could reach the True Self Sixth Stage Cultivation and slay a Half-Step Nirvana Realm?"
Upon this statement.
The prodigies present exchanged glances.
"Could... could there be falsehoods in this after all?" Xie Wenyan from the Profound Celestial Divine Sect asked, uncertain and in shock.
Clink.
Sikong Nan set down his cup and, without a direct answer, just chuckled and said:
"Do you know... what it means to create a facade?"
"Create a facade?"
The crowd was taken aback.
Sikong Nan gently rubbed the ring on his middle finger, speaking softly:
"When I was thirteen, I was merely at the Ascending Profound Realm. Do you think there’s truly someone who can reach the True Self Realm at thirteen and kill a Half-Step Nirvana?"
Shaking his head, Sikong Nan continued:
"The third young master of the Ziwei Chen Family, Chen Zhixing, indeed has some strength, but this strength has been grossly inflated and exaggerated."
"This is merely a method of creating a facade by the Ziwei Chen Family, forcibly crafting an image of a prodigious child of the Longevity Family, to deceive the world for fame and profit."
"Let me teach you something; you must learn to look beyond the surface to see the essence. Ever since the Ziwei Chen Family fabricated such a prodigy, you can clearly see that several powerful forces, recognizing Chen Zhixing’s potential, have chosen to ally with the Ziwei Chen Family. Many cultivators even wish to join the Chen Family, hoping to become ministers following the dragon, to later ascend to greatness with the Ziwei Chen Family."
Upon these words.
All the prodigies showed faces of realization.
"Young master, it seems they’re discussing you now. That member of the Sikong family seems to think you’re a fraud." Dugu Ni chuckled upon hearing this.
Hearing this, Chen Zhixing also displayed a peculiar expression.
This Sikong Nan... undoubtedly behaving like a know-it-all from my past life!
"Young Master Sikong, that’s not right. We all saw Chen Zhixing’s battle on the profound light mirror, that can’t possibly be faked, right?"
A prodigy recalled something and couldn’t help but ask.
Sikong Nan merely smiled faintly, a hint of sarcasm in his tone:
"Remember, many of the things you see in this world are purposely shown to you by others."
"Chen Zhixing did indeed display the True Self Sixth Stage Cultivation on the profound light mirror and killed a Nirvana Realm in full view."
"But do you think that’s the most genuine truth?"
Upon these words.
"Could... could it really be fake?"
The prodigies were immediately shocked, utterly stunned.
"Hehe... like I said, what you see is what others deliberately let you see."
Sikong Nan waved his hand dismissively, smiling calmly:
"Do you know why the patriarch of the Ziwei Chen Family, Chen Daoyan, only appeared after Chen Zhixing’s battle outside the Celestial Wave Sacred Lands?"
With a pause, Sikong Nan scanned the crowd, speaking slowly:
"That’s because Chen Zhixing is merely a puppet in the hands of Chen Daoyan."
"Chen Zhixing’s battle seemed like it was undertaken by him, but in truth, it was Chen Daoyan hidden in the void, manipulating Chen Zhixing through arcane techniques, completing a series of battles!"
"Such manipulation methods are but a trifle for a Longevity Family!"
"Thus, Chen Zhixing accomplished a seemingly amazing feat under everyone’s gaze, fulfilling the Ziwei Chen Family’s goal!"
"Having said that, do you understand?"
Upon these words.
It was as if a shocking revelation had hit, and all the prodigies gasped, creating a wave of astonishment.
"This... this... isn’t this an enormously deceptive lie?"
They looked at each other, seeing the astonishment in each other’s eyes.
Nobody expected.
That the currently unmatched, ’unprecedented and peerless’ first on the Longevity Celestial Pride Rankings, Chen Zhixing, would have such a story behind him!
"Hahahaha, this is killing me with laughter!"
At this moment.
Unable to hold in his laughter any longer, Dugu Ni laughed out loud upon hearing this.
Beside him, Chen Zhixing too couldn’t help it and burst into laughter.
What a wise and perceptive know-it-all he is, indeed the only sober one when all are drunk!
Meanwhile.
Swish, swish, swish—!
In an instant, all eyes turned sharply towards Chen Zhixing and Dugu Ni.
"What are you... laughing at?"
Sikong Nan’s smile slowly faded, as a glint of cold sharpness flashed in his eyes.