The private room was extremely spacious with exquisite furnishings. Several ancient paintings hung on the wall, their Concepts profound, with dao-rhythms faintly flowing within them.
But what caught the eye most was the hulking figure blocking his path.
The man was immensely tall, almost touching the ceiling, with broad shoulders, a thick back, and knotted muscles, standing there like an iron tower.
He wore a black martial outfit with his sleeves rolled up, revealing python-like veins on his forearms, his whole body exuding a sense of primitive and violent power.
Upon seeing him, the youth in exotic clothing, Ling Xuan, quickly stepped forward, his tone respectful yet tinged with a hint of familiarity:
"Big Brother Qin, you've come too!"
Qin Yong turned around, glanced at him, nodded slightly, and said nothing.
He was always taciturn; if he could express himself with an action, he would never say an extra word.
Ling Xuan was long accustomed to this and did not feel awkward.
Behind Qin Yong, two others stood side by side. The person on the left wore a long coat, standing as straight as a pine, with a handsome and cold countenance, sword-like eyebrows, and eyes deep and pitch-black, as if concealing endless cold light.
His hair was tied up with a jade crown, with a few stray locks falling across his forehead. He did not intentionally emit any pressure, yet he possessed an otherworldly demeanor, as if nothing in this world could catch his eye.
Ling Cang.
The number one swordsman of the younger generation in Jiuxuan City, known as Young Master Sword. He was also Ling Xuan's own brother. Sitting on the right was a woman in purple, tall and slender, with skin like congealed fat and delicate, bright features. A purple jade necklace hung around her fair neck, glowing with a warm luster under the spiritual light.
She sat there gracefully, her gaze on Ling Xuan, a faint smile hanging on the corners of her lips.
Xie Qingqing.
The youngest daughter of the head of the Xie Family in Jiuxuan City, and quite favored.
The Xie Family was a top-tier Saint Family, slightly stronger than the Ling Family, with several powerhouses in the Saint Realm overseeing it, and they had also apprenticed under a Saint powerhouse of the Holy Court.
Qin Yong had a close relationship with her and often accompanied her.
"Ling Xuan, why have you only just arrived? Why do you look so angry?"
Xie Qingqing spoke first, her voice crisp and pleasant, carrying a hint of a smile.
Ling Xuan scratched his head, sat down opposite her, and smiled somewhat embarrassedly:
"Sister Qingqing, it's nothing, I just had a bit of a squabble with a few people downstairs."
He was too embarrassed to say that he had lost the argument. He dared not say it out loud, otherwise, he would be lectured by Ling Cang again.
Xie Qingqing raised an eyebrow and did not press for details.
Ling Xuan turned to look at Ling Cang, his eyes full of confusion:
"Big Brother, why did you arrive so quickly? Didn't we agree that I would come first to scout the path for you, and then you would come in a few days?"
Ling Cang glanced at him indifferently:
"I came early. I received news that this Law Conference is not so simple."
Ling Xuan was taken aback:
"How is it not simple?"
"Could it be that there is someone who is your match?"
Ling Cang did not answer directly but picked up his teacup and took a light sip. His tone was calm but carried a hint of gravity:
"I received news that in this Qianhun City, there is one person whom even I cannot underestimate."
"I want to come and test the other party first; after all, this matter is important, and I must prepare a foolproof plan."
It was not that he was afraid, but only by knowing himself and the enemy could he deal with it with peace of mind.
As soon as these words were spoken, the private room fell silent for a moment.
Qin Yong turned around, his gaze falling on Ling Cang, a flash of curiosity in his eyes.
Xie Qingqing also restrained her smile, her expression becoming a bit more serious.
"Really?"
Ling Xuan's eyes widened even further.
He knew this elder brother of his too well.
He had just successfully condensed his tenth Law last year; normally, it wouldn't be long before he stepped into the Eternal True Lord realm.
Among the younger generation of Jiuxuan City, he was the recognized top existence.
There were not many people in the entire Jiuxuan Prefecture who could make him say the four words, "cannot underestimate."
"Who is Big Brother talking about?"
Ling Xuan asked subconsciously, several names flashing rapidly through his mind, only to be dismissed one by one.
Suddenly, he thought of Han Xuanji's name. Could it be this youth who could make his big brother take him seriously? Was this person truly a peerless Genius?
The Hun Family, which dominated Qianhun City, was merely a second-rate Family in Jiuxuan City.
Therefore, he initially did not care about any "number one Prodigy of Qianhun City," but if Han Xuanji was a Genius whom even his big brother treated seriously...
Then that was not simple.
Ling Cang did not answer and fell into thought; there were some things he did not want to reveal too much about.
He knew his younger brother could not keep his mouth shut; telling him was equivalent to giving this intelligence away for free.
"Wait, let me guess..."
Ling Xuan asked tentatively:
"Could the person Big Brother is talking about be Han Xuanji? Is he really that powerful?"
Ling Cang frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of confusion:
"Han Xuanji? Who is that?"
Ling Xuan was stunned, then breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Just as he was about to speak, Xie Qingqing spoke first:
"I know, it's the 'number one Prodigy' of Qianhun City, an S-rank Talent of the Hun Family.
I heard he defeated Centurion Zhou Lie, and it was a head-on crushing defeat; Centurion Zhou Lie had no power to fight back in front of him."
Xie Qingqing quickly recounted the news she had just heard from Qin Yong.
"However, I don't think this person is worth Brother Cang taking so seriously, right? Or is there intelligence about the other party that I don't know?"
Ling Xuan also added a few words:
"Actually, I was just downstairs arguing with a few of his friends.
Those people talked about him as if he were a Heavenly God descended to earth, seemingly invincible."
Ling Cang listened and nodded thoughtfully:
"Centurion Zhou Lie, his dao foundation is at a decent level, and he can be considered a good hand in the Dao Master stage. To be able to crush him head-on, this Han Xuanji is indeed a talent in his own right."
"However, the person I mentioned is not him."
Hearing Ling Cang say this, Ling Xuan knew that the opponent his big brother was talking about was likely not this person, but hearing the other party being praised like this, he felt a bit secretly nervous for a moment.
Ling Xuan completely breathed a sigh of relief, but became even more curious:
"It's not him? Then who is it? Could there be someone in Qianhun City even more powerful than Han Xuanji?"
Xie Qingqing also couldn't help but interject:
"Brother Cang, who are you talking about? Stop keeping us in suspense."
Although Qin Yong did not speak, his gaze also fell on Ling Cang, clearly waiting for the answer as well.
Ling Cang stood up, thought for a moment, and still spoke:
"It is someone from another major region with an extraordinary background. The momentum of this Law Conference is also due to the influence exerted by the forces behind them."
"It's just that I don't know why it has to be here."
"In any case, I am determined to win the championship."
Ling Xuan nodded heavily; he understood the importance of this assembly.
It had attracted the attention of the Holy Lord Jiuxuan, and if one performed outstandingly, they might be able to apprentice under the Saint Lord. This was also the reason why he had delayed joining the Holy Court and had not taken a master.
With the Holy Lord Jiuxuan as a master, the treatment upon joining the Holy Court would be completely different. The private room quieted down, and the twilight outside the window gradually deepened.
A strange, indescribable emotion suddenly welled up in Ling Xuan's heart.
The mysterious powerhouse, Han Xuanji, and the various Prodigies who had yet to appear...
This Law Conference was likely going to be even more lively than everyone imagined.