Moon Palace.
Ever since the Military Palace Commander Lin Chen came out unscathed, the Moon Palace Palace Master had been trembling.
He was afraid that Xiaoyao Hou would find out about him, and even more afraid that Elder Yun's identity would be exposed.
"As the Moon Palace Palace Master, I just went to the Devil's Pool to take a look and show my concern for the Military Palace Commander's safety. It shouldn't arouse the Marquis' suspicion."
Yue Heng kept comforting himself.
No matter what, at least he couldn't panic.
Even if the Marquis found him, he couldn't punish him without sufficient evidence.
Thinking of this.
Yue Heng let out a sigh of relief.
"What a lucky bastard. How did you manage to escape?"
A cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
This was a great opportunity. If Lin Chen died in the Devil's Pool, it would be a great blow to the Military Palace.
After the trip to the Devil's Pool.
Fang Chen had been cultivating in Xiaoyao Manor. After a few days, his strength had improved, and his understanding of the Invincible Sword Principle had reached an extremely high level.
At this moment.
There was news from the Military Palace that the Nine Palaces Tournament would begin in a month. They hoped that the Commander could come back.
"Oh?"
Fang Chen was surprised.
The original plan was to leave the Xiaoyao Manor after absorbing the blood given by Xiaoyao Hou and go to other places.
However.
It seemed that he couldn't leave for the time being.
Xiaoyao Hou intended to train him and send him to the four branches. Although it hadn't been announced, he had heard some rumors.
After informing Xiaoyao Hou, he returned to the Military Palace.
The Military Palace was now completely under his control.
Many generals were also in charge of their own battle groups.
"Commander."
The bodyguard walked over and cupped his fists. "The Nine Palaces Tournament is the grandest event in the Xiaoyao Manor. The winner will become the leader of the Nine Palaces every time."
"Oh?"
Fang Chen raised his eyelids and asked, "What are the specifics?"
"The Grand Competition of the Nine Palaces is mainly for the disciples of the Nine Palaces within the Carefree Palace to exchange pointers and learn from each other. Every palace has twenty spots. After going through a series of tests, the palace he represents will be the final winner."
His personal guard said, "Last time, the champion of the Nine Palaces Tournament was our palace."
At that time, the Military Palace was in high spirits. In front of the disciples of the other eight palaces, all of them held their heads high.
However.
Not long after, the commander of the Military Palace fell on the battlefield, causing internal strife in the Military Palace until Fang Chen appeared.
During this period, the Moon Palace took advantage of the situation and continuously suppressed the Military Palace, gradually becoming the leader of the Nine Palaces.
"The Moon Palace?"
Fang Chen's eyes were filled with disdain. When he was in the Carefree Manor, the one who was most dissatisfied with him was the Moon Palace's Palace Master, Yue Heng.
And not long ago.
When he came out of the Devil's Pool, Yue Heng was at the foot of the mountain.
"Could it be …"
Fang Chen frowned, suspecting that the person who secretly attacked him was Yue Heng.
"But he doesn't have the strength."
Soon, Fang Chen shook his head and rejected his idea.
It was impossible for Yue Heng's strength to reach such a level where he could silently sneak above the Devil's Pool and tamper with it.
"Unless …"
Fang Chen's eyes were cold.
Unless, there was a hidden expert in the Moon Palace.
This expert was so powerful that even Xiaoyao Hou could not detect him.
He shook his head and stopped thinking about it. Xiaoyao Hou would investigate this matter.
What he needed to do now was to become the number one in the Nine Palaces.
"Historically, the number one in the Nine Palaces has many generous rewards, the biggest of which is the Cave of the Slaying Dragon."
"Cave of the Slaying Dragon?"
His bodyguard explained, "The Cave of the Slaying Dragon is a forbidden area in the Origin World. Ordinary martial artists would not dare to enter at all. Even Invincible Saints would face certain risks if they enter. However, after a long period of exploration, the high-level experts of the Demon Devouring Clan finally worked together and created a world in the Cave of the Slaying Dragon. Then, they used heaven-defying methods to transform it into a sacred place for cultivation."
Every once in a while, each Prefecture would have three spots to enter the Cave of the Slaying Dragon.
Anyone who came out of the Cave of the Slaying Dragon alive basically became an Invincible Saint.
For example.
Xiaoyao Hou was one of the people who had entered the Cave of the Slaying Dragon.
"No wonder."
Fang Chen was relieved.
No wonder Yue Heng made things difficult for him. It was related to his own interests.
"The Cave of the Slaying Dragon?"
The corners of Fang Chen's mouth curled up into a smile.
According to his bodyguard, the Cave of the Slaying Dragon was a true forbidden area for life. It was extremely dangerous, but there were also many opportunities here.
The high-level experts of the Demon Devouring Clan worked together to open a space and then stabilized it with great means to cultivate the younger generation.
"How does the Nine Palaces Competition work?" Fang Chen asked.
"Anyone below the Saint Realm can fight until all the disciples of the other Eight Palaces are defeated," the bodyguard said.
Fang Chen's eyes lit up.
"Below the Saint Realm? Does that mean I can fight too?"
"Generally speaking, the Palaces will choose experts at the peak of the Saint Emperor Realm, and some are even comparable to the Saint Realm. That way, the competition will increase."
His bodyguard said.
"Back then, our Palaces would not be afraid, but now, we have no one."
Not long ago.
News came from the Three Prefectures that the Skymoon Army and the Ming King Army had joined forces to hunt down Fang Chen.
Under the encirclement of the two forces, the Xiaoyao Army was defeated and could only retreat to the outside of the camp. They suffered heavy losses.
Countless Saint Emperor Realm martial artists were killed.
Moreover.
Because of the tense situation, there was no way to transfer Saint Emperor Realm martial artists from the Three Prefectures back.
This was the problem that the Military Palace was facing now.
"Is that so?"
Fang Chen asked. "Now, how many Sixth Level Saint Emperors are there in our Palaces?"
"There are ten in total."
Fang Chen nodded. "Go and bring these ten people here, and also pick a few low-level Saint Emperors to make a total of nineteen people."
The bodyguard looked at Fang Chen in confusion.
He grinned and pointed at himself.
"I am also a Saint Emperor, so I can also participate in the Nine Palaces Competition."
"Lord Commander …"
The bodyguard hurriedly tried to dissuade him.
But Fang Chen had already made up his mind. "Just do as I say."
Not long after.
Fang Chen's order had spread throughout the Military Palace.
Many generals were confused. Why did the Commander want to take the risk?
The other Eight Palaces, especially the Moon Palace, had been eyeing the Commander. If they knew that the Commander was going to fight, they would definitely use this opportunity to get rid of the Commander.
That way, the impact on the Military Palace would be even greater.
Many generals immediately came to the Commander's residence, wanting to dissuade Lin Chen.
"Lord Commander, with your noble status, how can you personally participate in the competition?"
"That's right. If you participate, the other Palaces will think that our Palaces have no one to send out. Wouldn't that be a joke?"
"We're mainly worried about your safety, Lord Commander."
The generals chimed in one after another.
Fang Chen shook his head.
"I have already made up my mind. There is no need for you to dissuade me."
Fang Chen stood up. "Furthermore, with the current talent pool of our Palaces, it is impossible for us to suppress the other Eight Palaces and take first place."
Hearing this, everyone was at a loss.
Take first place in the Nine Palaces Competition?
Was this a joke?
In truth, Fang Chen's goal was very clear. That was to take first place in the Nine Palaces Competition.
"I can promise that with me here, the first place in the Nine Palaces Competition will definitely belong to our Palace," Fang Chen said straightforwardly.
"As for the safety issue that you are worried about, it is not a problem at all."
"Because …"
He looked at everyone and said word by word.