169: Chapter 169 Long Daotian's Recruitment! Rejection!

Hearing the familiar voice in his ear, a gratified smile appeared on Jiang Wuji's face.

He knew that Ye Chen would certainly be as good as his word and lead the East State Empire to take first place.

Most importantly, the Blood Martial Empire, which was at odds with their East State Empire, had been completely wiped out by them.

Although he was well aware that the consequences of doing so would be extremely significant, he... felt great!

Saint Realm experts such as Gu Yuan, Li Yuncang, Lei Qianjun, and Ma Xuan all cast envious glances at Jiang Wuji.

With the Mountain River Holy Land possessing such a peerless monstrous Prodigy, it was feared that no one could stop its rise.

They were now very clear, combining everything that had happened within the Xuantian Secret Realm.

Ye Chen's combat strength had very likely already reached a level equal to theirs.

With a Profound Void Realm cultivation, he possessed the terrifying combat strength of the Saint Realm level.

Such Heaven-Defying combat strength was something they had never even seen in ancient records!

While envious, Li Yuncang's heart was full of relief.

Fortunately, he had the foresight to form an alliance with the Mountain River Holy Land in advance.

If he were to propose an alliance with the Mountain River Holy Land now, it probably wouldn't be so easy.

With a kid like Ye Chen around, the Mountain River Holy Land would surely surpass its Peak in the future.

The Wanxiang Holy Land would also benefit from the association and have an even more glorious future!

Gu Yuan glanced at Ye Chen, then at Jiang Wuji, and sighed deeply in his heart.

Forget it, forget it; the current trend of the Mountain River Holy Land was no longer something their imperial family could contain.

If they really tried to impose restrictions, it would only have the opposite effect.

He knew the Mountain River Holy Land very well; they had always promoted the Doctrine of the Mean and would not actively make things difficult for the imperial family.

As long as the Mountain River Holy Land did not choose to be an enemy of his imperial family, his imperial family should not take measures to target the Mountain River Holy Land.

If possible, their imperial family could even open doors of convenience for the Mountain River Holy Land to help it rise faster.

He hoped that in the future, the Mountain River Holy Land would remember this favor and let their imperial family benefit as well!

At this moment, Long Daotian's gaze fell upon Ye Chen, his face showing a complex expression.

"Little fellow, your name is Ye Chen, right?"

"Your talent is unprecedented; I can recommend you to go to a Saint King-level power for further studies."

"I wonder, little friend, if you have such an interest?"

Originally, this quota was intended to be reserved for his imperial son, Long Batian.

With his son's talent, even if he went to that Saint King-level power, he could at least become a True Disciple.

But seeing Ye Chen now, his son was nothing in comparison.

He knew very well that the reason that Saint King-level power supported him was to have him provide more Prodigies to the Holy Land.

Now that there was a better choice, he naturally had to be dutiful and recommend the strongest Prodigy.

Otherwise, when the envoy from that Saint King-level Holy Land arrived in North Heaven Province...

If they found out he had been deceptive, the consequences would be unimaginable!

As soon as these words were spoken, Long Batian's face showed shock, and he was about to open his mouth to argue.

But then, he understood everything and lowered his head again, feeling even more dejected.

He knew his Imperial Father had no choice but to do this; otherwise, their Heavenly Dragon Empire could not withstand the punishment of a Saint King-level power.

He was indeed inferior to Ye Chen!

Yuan Kui and the other Prodigies and experts of the Beiluo Empire were stunned on the spot, their faces full of bewilderment.

What was the situation?

The North Heaven Province Assembly hadn't even truly ended, and the Heavenly Dragon Empire was already starting to recruit people?

Most importantly, they were doing it right in front of the experts of the East State Empire!

The Saint Realm experts of the East State Empire, like Jiang Wuji, who were smiling just a moment ago, suddenly frowned.

What did this fellow Long Daotian mean?

Although the overall strength of the Heavenly Dragon Empire exceeded their East State Empire by a lot...

They shouldn't be so audacious as to poach the hero of their East State Empire right in front of them, right?

However, none of them spoke; they only turned their gazes toward Ye Chen.

They really wanted to know how Ye Chen would choose when faced with such a massive temptation.

Recruitment by a Saint King-level power—even if they were in Ye Chen's position, it would be hard to refuse, wouldn't it?

That was... a Saint King-level power!

Ye Wushang and the other Prodigies of the East State Empire were also full of astonishment, staring at Ye Chen.

Senior Brother Ye Chen's talent was just too powerful; even the Heavenly Dragon Empire couldn't hold back.

They had only just come out, and Long Daotian, the dignified Lord of the Heavenly Dragon Empire, had already extended an olive branch to Senior Brother Ye Chen.

They just didn't know how Senior Brother Ye Chen would respond to this invitation.

After all, that was a Saint King-level power, surpassing all powers in the North Heaven Province!

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting toward where Long Daotian was.

He pointed a finger at himself and asked with interest.

"Is Lord Long speaking to me? I just eliminated the Prodigies of your Heavenly Dragon Empire."

"Is Lord Long so magnanimous that he wants to invite me to a Saint King-level power?"

This was truly a bit interesting. He had long heard that the Heavenly Dragon Empire was backed by a Saint King-level power.

But looking at it now, that Saint King-level power didn't nurture the Heavenly Dragon Empire for no reason.

They likely used the Heavenly Dragon Empire as their agent to scout for top-tier Prodigies within North Heaven Province.

Otherwise, why would a dignified Saint King-level power lower itself to nurture a Heavenly Dragon Empire that only had Saint Realm experts in charge?

Hearing this, an unnatural look appeared on Long Daotian's face, and he gave a very forced smile.

"A Saint King-level power naturally requires even more monstrous Prodigies to go there to cultivate."

"Little friend Ye Chen, your talent is unparalleled in the entire North Heaven Province. If we don't invite you, who else would be qualified?"

"I wonder, little friend Ye Chen, what is your final answer?"

His tone was very polite, suppressing all the emotions in his heart.

He knew very well that with Ye Chen's talent, he must possess immense Luck.

With such a peerless monster, if he couldn't be killed in one blow, it was better not to offend him.

Right now, there wasn't any major conflict between their Heavenly Dragon Empire and Ye Chen.

At most, there was some competition; there was no need to offend Ye Chen to the death and bring trouble upon the Heavenly Dragon Empire.

Otherwise, once Ye Chen grew up in the future, their Heavenly Dragon Empire would surely face a catastrophe!

Seeing Long Daotian's humble posture, the Saint Realm experts like Jiang Wuji and Yuan Kui all had strange expressions on their faces.

This was the first time they had seen the arrogant Long Daotian in such a state.

And the object of this special treatment was just a little fellow with only a Peak Profound Void Realm cultivation.

Tsk tsk tsk, they had certainly had their eyes opened today!

Wait, Peak Profound Void Realm?

Only now did Jiang Wuji and the others sense that Ye Chen's cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Profound Void Realm.

If they remembered correctly, before this, Ye Chen's cultivation was only at the second or third level of the Profound Void Realm, right?

How long had it been?

In less than two days, he had reached the Peak of the Profound Void Realm?

At this moment, they understood a lot. No wonder Ye Chen could make the Heavenly Dragon Empire's Prodigies collectively forfeit earlier.

It turned out Ye Chen's strength had already exploded, reaching a level they could hardly imagine!

Ye Chen was also slightly surprised that the dignified Lord of the Heavenly Dragon Empire was so polite to a junior like him.

However, a Saint King-level power...

He waved his hand indifferently, glanced at Ye Wushang and Jiang Wuji, and chuckled.

"This junior thanks Lord Long for his kindness. However, the Mountain River Holy Land is very good, and I don't plan on leaving for the time being."

"As for the opportunity to go to a Saint King-level power, I believe the Lord should have better candidates, right?"

After saying that, he moved toward the East State Empire's team without any lingering attachment.

In North Heaven Province, he still had things to finish, and once they were done, he would go to fulfill his great dao oath.

He didn't have much time to go to some Saint King-level power for further study.

To be honest, a mere Saint King-level power could no longer catch his eye.

He had too many enemies, and every single one of them was an Immortal Lineage with a Quasi-Emperor expert in charge!

As his voice fell, the scene was dead silent. Everyone stared at Ye Chen in shock.

He refused! The opportunity to go to a Saint King-level power for further study—Ye Chen actually refused!

Was this the fundamental difference between a peerless monster and them?!

"Ye Chen is truly a peerless monster!"