Along with Cai Xiao's departure, the innumerable gazes in the Dragon-Phoenix Mountain Range retracted. When they saw that the matters in this region had calmed down, they did not continue to stay and swiftly left with their stomachs full of shock. But it wouldn't be long before news of the Dragon-Phoenix Haven and what happened here would spread throughout the entire Northern Region like a storm.
"Bang!"
And the previously unknown Mu Chen would naturally become the most dazzling dark horse amongst the younger generations of the Northern Region.
Mu Chen looked at the dispersing silhouettes and gently felt relieved. This trip to the Dragon-Phoenix Haven had finally come to an end.
"You actually rejected the invitation of the Endless Fire Territory?"
Just when Mu Chen felt relieved, Mandala's astonished voice resounded. She must have been a little surprised that Mu Chen had rejected Cai Xiao's invitation. After all, the Endless Fire Territory was a colossus that the Great Heaven Domain couldn't be compared to.
"Then, will you be even more shocked if I tell you that I rejected the invitation of the Martial Realm before coming to the Great Heaven Domain?" Mu Chen smiled with his eyes narrowed.
Mandala's golden eyes widened a little. If an ordinary Third Grade Sovereign said those words to her, she would probably laugh it off. But since it was Mu Chen's words, she had no choice but to believe it, which made her feel a little unimaginable. That's because she was clear that no matter if it was the Endless Fire Territory or the Martial Realm, not just any ordinary figure could receive their invitation. And Mu Chen had done it with his shallow strength. So even if it was her, she wouldn't be able to accept it.
Therefore, even she found it hard to believe.
"Although the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm are huge, my path of cultivation might be smoother with their names.
But … that's not what I need. "Mu Chen said with a light smile when he saw the astonished Mandala.
When Mandala heard Mu Chen's words, she turned silent for a moment. Soon after, there was a rare trace of admiration in her eyes as she looked at the latter. A person who enjoyed peace, enjoyment, and peace.
Even if he was talented, his future would always be limited. However, Mu Chen dared to walk down the more dangerous path of cultivation alone.
However, Mandala sincerely admired it.
"Now, I barely understand why you were able to become the owner of the Great Solar Undying Body." Mandala nodded.
Mu Chen grinned. To be able to make Mandala say such words, Mu Chen thought to himself.
It really made him feel a little vain.
"Let's go.
Return to the Great Heaven Domain with me. You've done very well this time. You've won back a lot of face for our Great Heaven Domain. Jiu You and the others are still waiting for you to go back and hold a celebration banquet. "
Mandala smiled. She paused for a moment, then continued, "And after we return, our Great Heaven Domain's King's Ceremony will begin. I need you to become the tenth king of our Great Heaven Domain during the King's Ceremony."
Mu Chen was stunned.
He looked at Mandala in astonishment. Soon after, a complicated feeling surged in his heart.
When he first came to the Great Heaven Domain, the various Kings of the Great Heaven Domain were high and mighty in his eyes. But now, he could already stand on equal footing with them. Although Mu Chen didn't care about the so-called King's status, it represented the results of his hard work over the past year.
"But my strength is only at the Third Grade Sovereign Realm. Will it be troublesome if I become a King?"
Mu Chen didn't get excited just because of Mandala's promise. On the contrary, he knitted his brows and asked.
Mandala's brows twitched. She already had some understanding of Mu Chen's calm character. Therefore, she wasn't too surprised by his sharpness. She nodded her head and said, "The King's Ceremony is an extremely important matter in our Great Heaven Domain. Our Great Heaven Domain is vast and has many forces under us. Just the number of City Lords alone is close to a thousand, and the majority of them have made contributions to the Great Heaven Domain. Generally speaking, new Kings will be born from them. Therefore, there are too many people eyeing the position of the tenth King."
Mu Chen indifferently said, "Since that's the case, then I'll give it up."
He didn't attach much importance to the so-called tenth King. Perhaps, in his view, the only benefit of becoming the tenth King was to increase the reputation of the Jiu You Palace. There wasn't much meaning to it.
"No." Mandala faintly said.
Mu Chen awkwardly rubbed his nose. He thought that he had offended Mandala's prestige. After all, no matter what, she was the ruler of the Great Heaven Domain.
"This time, if it wasn't for your appearance, there would be two people with the highest reputation in the Great Heaven Domain."
Mandala calmly said, "One of them is the City Lord of the largest city under the Great Heaven Domain, Heaven Luo City, Qin Zhong."
"Heaven Luo City, Qin Zhong?"
Mu Chen repeated. He wasn't unfamiliar with this name. From Jiu You's words, he already knew that Qin Zhong had a long history in the Great Heaven Domain. His reputation was practically comparable to the Nine Kings. However, his strength had yet to break through to Fifth Grade Sovereign, which was the reason why he couldn't be bestowed the title of King.
"As for the other person, it's the Sect Master of the Dark Ghost Sect, Qiu Taiyin …"
"Qiu Taiyin."
Mu Chen knitted his brows. Qiu Taiyin was also someone with a high reputation in the Great Heaven Domain. He had once opened up a large territory for the Great Heaven Domain.
"If it's the two of them, they seem to be more suitable than me."
Mu Chen honestly said. Although his reputation had swiftly risen in the past year since he came to the Great Heaven Domain, his experience was still lacking compared to the two of them. If he was bestowed the title of King, it would definitely attract a lot of trouble.
"Qin Zhong is loyal to my Great Heaven Domain, so I can approve of him being bestowed the title."
A cold glint seemed to flash across Mandala's large golden eyes. "But although Qiu Taiyin is quite capable, he is extremely ambitious. According to some of the information I've obtained, he seems to have some secret dealings with the Mysterious Sky Palace."
Mu Chen was immediately startled. Given his previous status in the Great Heaven Domain, he clearly did not have the qualifications to come into contact with such information.
"However, this information is still not accurate. In addition, Qiu Taiyin has made great contributions over the years. If I act against him indiscriminately, it will inevitably disappoint people," Mandala said indifferently.
"If it was an ordinary time, I would naturally be able to slowly investigate him, but there isn't much time left."
Mu Chen frowned. "Is it because of … the Great Hunting War?"
Mandala nodded. "Before the Great Hunting War begins, all ten kings must gather. However, I will definitely not allow someone who might have other intentions to become the tenth king of our Great Heaven Domain. Such a hidden danger cannot be allowed to exist."
"What do you mean?" Mu Chen asked in a low voice.
"During the King Ceremony, Qiu Taiyin will definitely request to be bestowed the title of King. At that time, I will get Qin Zhong to stop him. If Qin Zhong succeeds, then everything will go back to normal. However, if Qin Zhong fails …" Mandala's large golden eyes looked towards Mu Chen. "Then you will have to act and become the tenth king!"
Mu Chen smiled bitterly. "I knew that nothing good would come out of it. This is not an easy task."
Although Mu Chen had never seen Qiu Taiyin before, he was definitely not an ordinary person since he was able to possess such prestige in the Great Heaven Domain. According to Mu Chen's speculations, that fellow's strength was likely not any weaker than the Netherworld Prince.
Once they fought, even Mu Chen did not dare to say that he would be able to emerge victorious.
"Don't worry. If you can complete the mission, you can state any conditions you have. I will be able to satisfy them." Mandala said with a beaming smile.
"Really?" When Mu Chen heard this, he could not help but ask in return.
Mandala nodded her head. But when she saw the corner of Mu Chen's lips curled up, she felt that something was amiss.
When Mu Chen saw this, he no longer stood on ceremony. He clenched his hand and a jade strip appeared in his hand before he handed it over to Mandala. "If I complete the mission, you will help me gather these things."
Mandala received the jade strip in puzzlement. Her golden eyes swept over it before her face stiffened. There were some words flickering on the jade strip.
Ten drops of the Primordial Nine-Headed Serpent's Blood Essence.
Ten drops of the Heaven Devouring Sparrow's Blood Essence.
Ten drops of the Void Beast's Blood Essence.
…
There were nearly ten types of Divine Beast's Blood Essences recorded on the jade strip. Those Divine Beasts had pretty decent reputations in the Great Thousand World, and their Blood Essences were also extremely rare and expensive.
"Why do you need so many Divine Beast's Blood Essences?!"
Mandala gritted her teeth. Even if the Great Heaven Domain had a huge business, it would still be hard to gather so many Divine Beast's Blood Essences.
"It naturally has its uses."
Mu Chen shrugged his shoulders. These ten types of Divine Beast's Blood Essences were necessary for him to cultivate the Dragon-Phoenix Sutra. When he first discovered these things, he was a little speechless. That's because he knew that with his ability, it would be extremely difficult for him to gather all these Divine Beast's Blood Essences. But fortunately, Mandala had already said it, which saved him a lot of trouble.
"How is it?
Can you get them? "Mu Chen looked at Mandala's stiff face as he smiled with his eyes narrowed.
Mandala glared at Mu Chen with hatred. "You've been thinking about me for a long time, right?"
With Mu Chen's schemes, he had probably already wanted to extort Mandala the moment she mentioned the 'King's Ceremony'. That awkward expression from before must have been an act.
Hearing her words, Mu Chen instantly chuckled awkwardly.
"As long as you can obtain the tenth King's position, I'll let you take advantage of me. Although my Great Heaven Domain can't gather them all, I will gather them for you in all the auctions in the Northern Region."
Mandala coldly snorted as she looked at Mu Chen with a dangerous gaze. "But if you fail, then don't blame me."
With that, she did not say anything else. She turned into a stream of light and flew away.
Mu Chen shivered from Mandala's final gaze as he helplessly shook his head. His Dragon-Phoenix Haven had just come to an end, and she had to find another King's Ceremony for him …
"I hope that City Lord Qin Zhong can get rid of Qiu Taiyin."
Mu Chen flung his lips as he swiftly followed after her.
(To be continued …)