A clear and melodious laughter rang out as the spiritual light beside Mu Chen dissipated, revealing the figure of a lovable girl. The girl wore a simple ink-black shirt and trousers. Her small waist and slender legs were set off to the fullest. Her jet-black ponytail was casually tied up. As the ponytail bounced, it emitted the vitality of youth.
Her face was also extremely beautiful. There was always a smile on her pretty face, while her beautiful eyes contained a trace of craftiness. Just by looking at her, one would feel relaxed and happy.
That girl was naturally Lin Jing.
"You didn't sneak out this time, right?" Mu Chen smiled as he looked at the girl before him and teased.
"Of course not!"
Lin Jing knitted her nose and took a step aside. When the spiritual lustre dissipated, a silhouette was revealed. When Mu Chen and the rest looked over, they couldn't help having shock in their eyes. But when they saw that silhouette clearly, their shock had turned into a little weird.
That's because that figure was donned in a white robe with his long hair fluttering in the wind. His face was bewitchingly handsome, giving off a beautiful feeling. But if one took a closer look, they would discover that this stunning person was actually a man.
"This is my Uncle Diao, who is also my father's sworn brother."
Lin Jing held onto the handsome man's arm as she chuckled and winked at Mu Chen and the rest. "Isn't he beautiful?"
Mu Chen and the rest had awkward expressions. How could they dare to reply?
When the handsome man heard Lin Jing's words, the corner of his mouth twitched. If someone else said that he was beautiful, he would have already taught that person a lesson. But the girl beside him made it impossible for him to have such thoughts. He could only helplessly glare at Lin Jing.
"Haha, this must be the Second Head of the Martial Realm, Mister Lin Diao, right?" Yao Chen, who was standing beside Xiao Xiao, smiled at the handsome man.
Mu Chen's heart trembled when he heard that. It was rumored that the Second Ruler of the Martial Realm was also from the Lower Plane. He was a Celestial Demon Marten, and after coming to the Great Thousand World, he had evolved several times and was now a Supreme Divine Beast. In terms of strength, he wasn't any weaker than an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.
"Lin Diao greets Grandpa Yao."
When the handsome man named Lin Diao saw Yao Chen, he retracted his indifference and cupped his fists.
After that, he looked at Mu Chen and said, "You must be Mu Chen, right?"
"I pay my respects to Senior Lin Diao." Mu Chen nodded his head.
"You're truly outstanding. It's no wonder why Lin Dong has such a high opinion of you."
Lin Diao gently praised. With his eyesight, he could naturally tell that Mu Chen had a robust foundation. Although he was only a Spirit Heavenly Sovereign, he might even be able to step into the Great Thousand World Palace and aspire for the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm in the future.
"We're aware of your message, and if necessary, my Martial Realm will provide support."
At this moment, Yao Chen smiled warmly and said, "The Endless Fire Territory will also lend a hand if you need it."
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head. This trip to the Ancient Buddha Clan would naturally be filled with danger. Although he had stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, he was still too weak if the Ancient Buddha Clan really wanted to fall out with him.
Thus, he had sent people to the Martial Realm and Endless Fire Territory a month before he left to request for help from the two supreme forces. Naturally, this was just in case the Ancient Buddha Clan didn't follow the rules. Otherwise, Mu Chen wouldn't be afraid.
"Then this Junior will have to thank you, but I will have to owe you a favor." Mu Chen bowed towards Lin Diao and Yao Chen.
Previously, Emperor Yan and Wu Zu had given him a protection, but that was to thank him for saving Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing. Now that both of them have been used up, he would have to owe a favor if he wanted to request for help.
"Right now, you're already qualified to owe a favor."
Lin Diao faintly smiled. In the Great Thousand World, not anyone could request for help from the Martial Realm and Endless Fire Territory. But Mu Chen had stepped into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm at such a young age, and he even had hopes of reaching the Saint Heavenly Sovereign Realm in the future. Thus, this favor was sufficient.
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head. "If there's anything that I need in the future, this Junior will definitely do his best."
When Ling Xi and Long Xiang saw this scene, they inwardly felt relieved. At this moment, they finally understood why Mu Chen would take the risk to come to the Ancient Buddha Clan. So he was prepared.
With the support of the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm, he wouldn't have to worry about the Ancient Buddha Clan pressuring him.
Ling Xi looked at Mu Chen with gratification in her eyes. Who could've imagined that the young man from Hokuang Reiwon would have grown so much and could even request the assistance of two pinnacle forces in the Great Thousand World? Facing the Martial Realm and Endless Fire Territory, even as an Ancient Clan, the Ancient Buddha Clan wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
"Since everyone's here, then let's get ready to enter the Pagoda Realm." Yao Lao chuckled.
When everyone heard his words, they nodded their heads and walked towards the center of the plaza, where the Ancient Buddha Clan's Welcoming Deacons immediately welcomed them with the highest quality Spiritual Boat.
After all, the position of the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm in the Great Thousand World wasn't any weaker than the Ancient Maha Clan. Furthermore, with Yan Emperor and Wu Zu holding the fort, even the five Ancient Clans would be fearful of them.
As for Mu Chen's group of three, they rode on the highest standard Spiritual Boat and soared into the sky under everyone's envious gazes, towards the spatial gate in the distance.
The speed of the Spiritual Boat was extremely swift, and it only took a few minutes for it to arrive before the spatial gate.
When the Spirit Boat passed through the large spatial door, a powerful force seemed to sweep over it. That force was so powerful that even Yao Chen and Lin Diao's eyes slightly narrowed.
"This is the Protective Spiritual Array of the Ancient Buddha Clan!" Mu Chen had also sensed it as he squinted his eyes. He also had the attainments of a Spiritual Array Scholar, so he could vaguely sense that there was an indescribable Spiritual Array protecting this space.
This Protective Spiritual Array was so powerful that even a Saint Heavenly Sovereign wouldn't be able to destroy it.
"There are many methods in this Protective Spiritual Array, and it must have been perfected by the ancestors of the Ancient Buddha Clan …" Mu Chen closed his eyes as he sensed the Protective Spiritual Array. A brief moment later, he suddenly squinted his eyes.
That's because he could sense that there were some parts of the Protective Spiritual Array that gave him a familiar feeling.
"It's mother's handiwork. Mother has also participated in perfecting this Protective Spiritual Array, and she's the clearest about it. It shouldn't have been long." Mu Chen's gaze flickered. A brief moment later, a peculiar smile rose on the corner of his lips before he retracted his perception so that no one could sense it.
When the Spiritual Boat entered the spatial gate, the scenery before them drastically changed. It was as if they had entered another world with boundless and pure Spiritual Energy filling the heavens and earth, causing all sorts of phenomena to appear.
"Truly worthy of being the core of the Ancient Buddha Clan."
When Mu Chen saw this scene, he sighed. Even the Ancient Haven Palace was inferior to the Pagoda Realm.
But there was nothing that could be done about it, since the Ancient Haven Palace was created by the Heavenly Emperor. After the Heavenly Emperor fell, no one took care of it, and it was eroded by time. On the other hand, the Pagoda Realm was managed by the Ancient Buddha Clan for tens of thousands of years, so it was naturally stronger than the Ancient Haven Palace.
The Spiritual Boat streaked across the horizon as it streaked through this space. Roughly an incense's time later, the speed of the Spiritual Boat slowed down. Mu Chen and the rest sensed it and raised their heads to look up ahead.
Within his line of sight, there were tens of thousands of majestic mountain ranges that were connected to each other. Towering black pagodas that seemed to stretch on endlessly, with innumerable ancient palaces dotted within.
The entire region was filled with an ancient aura.
When their Spirit Boat arrived at this region, several streaks of light shot out from a black pagoda in the distance and appeared on the Spirit Boat.
"Ancient Buddha Clan's Kong Lian greets Old Yao and Mister Lin Diao."
The one at the front was an old man with black and white hair. He had an extraordinary bearing and was emanating a powerful pressure. He was clearly a Spirit Heavenly Sovereign.
"So it's Elder Kong Kong." Yao Chen and Lin Diao nodded their heads.
Mu Chen swept a glance at that Elder Kong Lian, before looking behind him and slightly narrowed his eyes. That's because he saw a silhouette with her eyes widened in shock as she stared at him.
"Qing Shuang!"
Mu Chen's gaze flickered as he looked at that lady. He never expected that he would encounter Qing Shuang in the Ancient Buddha Clan.
"Esteemed guests have come from afar, please take a rest."
Elder Kong Kong was extremely courteous towards Yao Chen and Lin Diao as he warmly smiled. Thereafter, he swept a glance at Mu Chen, who was behind him, and said, "This little friend looks unfamiliar. Do you have an invitation?"
"This little friend is a friend of our two clans, and we're here to watch the ceremony together." Yao Chen smiled.
Kong Kong nodded his head with a smile, but his expression turned a little pale. Since he couldn't even take out an invitation, then he must be from an ordinary supreme force.
"Everyone, please follow me."
Kong Kong Lian turned around and guided the boat towards a majestic mountain. There were a group of courtyards that emitted an ancient fragrance. However, it was extremely quiet, and it was clearly the residence of esteemed guests.
"Qing Shuang, lead these three guests to the Earth Courtyard."
Kong Kong turned around and said to Qing Shuang. Evidently, he wanted to personally receive Yao Chen, Lin Diao, and the rest. As for Mu Chen's party, he couldn't be bothered to receive them.
Qing Shuang nodded her head and led the way.
Nodding his head towards Yao Chen and Lin Diao, Mu Chen brought Ling Xi and Long Xiang along with him.
After the group passed through the courtyard, Qing Shuang abruptly turned around and furiously glared at Mu Chen. "You're truly courting death. How dare you come to our Ancient Buddha Clan?!"
"You're simply walking into a trap!"
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(To be continued.)