Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 210: Uncontrolled Rumors, Incoming Challenges (Please Subscribe)

Zhong Cang believed that the invasion of foreign geniuses would provoke the anger and attention of the local youth in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain.

And the competition among geniuses was also a competition against foreign enemies. It would be like the decisive battle between Xi Men Chui Xue and Ye Gu Cheng at the peak of the Purple Forbidden Zone, attracting countless people to come.

If there were also some love and hatred between the geniuses, it would further fuel the popularity of Zhong Cang in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain.

As it turned out, he did a good job.

Just as he expected, once the incident was revealed, discussions about Zhong Cang were everywhere.

Even in some small markets, Zhong Cang's name was frequently mentioned.

Of course, when mentioning Zhong Cang, the attitude of the local cultivators in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain was not friendly. They constantly insulted Zhong Cang, and he became synonymous with arrogance and ignorance.

Zhong Cang originally didn't care about this.

After all, his foundation was in the Cloud Firmament Sect in the North Abyss Region, not the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain.

"After I leave, I don't care about the chaos."

This was Zhong Cang's mentality. As long as someone from the sect came to take him away, everything he did here would not affect him.

And time is the most merciless. As long as Zhong Cang leaves for a period of time and stops causing trouble, with the passage of time, this matter will gradually cool down and eventually be forgotten.

However, Zhong Cang forgot one thing.

—In the process of spreading information, individuals who listen to it will constantly add their own understanding, distorting and turning the information into rumors.

Just like this duel.

Initially, when the news was spread, it was not too far-fetched.

"Have you heard? The twin sister of the Heavenly Spirit Sect offended a foreign genius and was detained. That person wants to fight her sister, who is considered the true successor, to decide the punishment for her sister."

At this point, the news still had some credibility, but as time passed, the news gradually deviated... and deviated to an extremely exaggerated extent.

"Old Hong, I heard a piece of news. There is a foreign genius, Zhong Cang from the Cloud Firmament Sect in the North Abyss Region, who came to our Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain and captured someone from the Heavenly Spirit Sect."

"Huh? Why did they start fighting?"

"I don't know the specific reason, but it is said that Zhong Cang is arrogant and was the one who captured a female cultivator from the Heavenly Spirit Sect. Not only is she beautiful, but she also has a twin sister. Hehe, I heard that Zhong Cang specifically asked the twin sister to come, and if she doesn't come, he won't release the captive. Now you know why he captured her, right?"

"I understand, I understand..."

The next day, the narrative changed again, and Zhong Cang's image underwent another transformation.

"...That Zhong Cang took a liking to the twin sisters of the Heavenly Spirit Sect, so he found an excuse to capture the older sister and used her as a bargaining chip to challenge the younger sister."

"How do they gamble?"

"Of course, if he wins, he will release the older sister, but if he loses, the younger sister will also have to accompany him. Hehe, by then, the two sisters will become his concubines."

(Zhong Cang: ???)

Zhong Cang was not present here, so he couldn't voice his doubts.

However, there were cultivators on the scene who had heard different news, so they spoke up about what they had heard.

"That's not right. According to the news I heard, it's only a gambling battle. There's no mention of the Fairy Melody losing and becoming a concubine."

"Hehe, the news you heard is wrong. Let me ask you, what is Zhong Cang's temperament like in the Cloud Firmament Sect?"

"Arrogant and domineering. That bastard even boasted that there is no one in our Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain."

"See, you also know his temperament. Do you think such an arrogant person would suffer a loss and give up everything for no reason, just to release the older sister?"

"...You have a point."

...

And so, as the news spread and twisted, Zhong Cang's reputation in the Yunmeng Heavenly Domain continued to worsen.

In the end, everyone believed that Zhong Cang had set his sights on the Yan sisters from the Tianling Sect, and they were convinced that if Yan Miaoyin lost the battle, she would become his concubine.

Initially, Zhong Cang was unaware of these rumors, but three days later, he learned of this information. However, by the time he found out, the rumors had already become an unstoppable force.

This made Zhong Cang realize that he was in big trouble.

Just as he was feeling a headache, a pleasant and alluring laughter suddenly sounded beside him.

"Hehe, Young Master Zhong, I also want to know if these rumors are true. And about that day, you... didn't do it on purpose, right?"

These words made Zhong Cang roll his eyes.

"Perfected Being Su, please don't tease me. I haven't even seen Yan Miaoyin's appearance, so how could I like her?"

Zhong Cang's source of information was Su, a Perfected Being from the Four Seas Pavilion. After gaining fame, in order to ensure he wouldn't be assassinated, Zhong Cang hadn't left the influence of the Four Seas Pavilion. Naturally, he was unaware of the rumors outside.

It wasn't until Su Wan'er, a Gold Core cultivator, came to talk to him that Zhong Cang learned about this matter.

As for why a Perfected Being would treat him so kindly and tell him so much information, it was naturally because of his identity.

Regardless of small or medium-sized forces, the disciples of major sects with true legacies had at least the potential to condense a Middle Grade Gold Core. Typically, they could condense an upper three grades Gold Core, and most true legacies could only condense a Third Grade Gold Core. A Second Grade Gold Core was already a genius among true legacy disciples. A First Grade Gold Core was even rarer among true legacy disciples.

At the same time, upper three grades Gold Core was the norm for major sects with true legacies, but that was because they had heavenly treasures, resources, and techniques, as well as good masters to teach them. Those who could be accepted as true legacy disciples had talents and comprehension abilities that were one in a million.

Therefore, High Grade Gold Core mostly appeared among major sects with true legacies. It was rare to see a High Grade Gold Core among ordinary independent cultivators or even small forces for hundreds of years.

Although Su Wan'er also belonged to a major force, being able to preside over the Four Seas Pavilion in the Tianhai Immortal City and become the deputy pavilion master was still a middle-level position. However, being in the middle-level was ultimately not the core, and being a deputy pavilion master was not the same as being a pavilion master... Her Gold Core grade was only Fifth Grade.

So, in terms of potential, she was not as good as Zhong Cang.

Becoming friends was only a matter of course.

Of course, potential was still potential, and not everyone valued it. Some cultivators who grew up through battles even despised these geniuses of the heavens, thinking that they were fragile and easily broken because they hadn't experienced the hardships of life.

However, Su Wan'er was not that kind of cultivator. Or rather, most of the cultivators from the Four Seas Pavilion were skilled at interacting with others and befriending talented individuals.

As for the reason, it was naturally because the Four Seas Pavilion was a business organization, and businessmen generally believed that harmony brings wealth. They were also good at investing in advance.

Zhong Cang was seen by Su Wan'er as a potential stock that could be supported.

After pondering in his heart and confirming this point, Zhong Cang no longer held back and directly asked, "Perfected Being, I wonder if the rumors targeting me this time are a coincidence or if someone is pushing it."

Upon hearing Zhong Cang's question, Su Wan'er's face revealed an appreciative smile.

"To think of this so quickly, you are very clever... As for these rumors, they initially appeared by chance, and then someone took advantage of the situation."

This answer made Zhong Cang narrow his eyes.

Xiang Ling, who was serving by the side, turned pale with fright.

"Someone is pushing it! The Tianling Sect has made a move, it's over!"

In the Yunmeng Heavenly Domain, ordinary independent cultivators already had a deep fear of the Tianling Sect. So when Xiang Ling heard that the Tianling Sect was targeting them, her mind naturally trembled greatly.

It's Zhong Cang, still calm, looking directly into the eyes of Su Perfected Being, Zhong Cang calmly said:

"It shouldn't be the Heavenly Spirit Sect who's dealing with me. Although it's self-deprecating to say so, I am not qualified to be an opponent of the Heavenly Spirit Sect."

"Indeed, a Foundation Building cultivator, even if it's a true disciple, is not qualified to be noticed by the Sect Master of the Heavenly Spirit Sect. The one who is instigating behind the scenes is only the Yan family."

Speaking up to this point, Su Wan'er stared at Zhong Cang with great interest and smiled.

"But for you now, whether it's the Heavenly Spirit Sect or the Yan family making a move, it doesn't make a difference, does it?"

"Three days ago, your opponent was Yan Miaoyin from the Yan family, and it was only her."

"But as rumors spread, you have become a greedy and lascivious, arrogant and conceited person. And your desire for the Yan sisters, hoping to have both sisters, has angered the people in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain... After all, most young men don't want local girls to marry outsiders, as it would make them lose face. So now, there are more than just the Yan family who want to deal with you."

"Some young talents who have a bit of backbone or want to make a name for themselves all want to beat and humiliate you to vent their anger."

"In no more than three days, someone will come to challenge you..."

"Perfected Being, something bad has happened. Someone is shouting outside the Four Seas Pavilion, saying they want to challenge Zhong Cang."

"Huh?!"

This statement made even Su Perfected Being, who was dressed as a young woman, stunned for a moment.

After a while, she covered her face with a folding fan and helplessly said, "They're coming to our door today. It seems that I underestimated the anger of the local young men."

After sighing, she glanced at Zhong Cang and smiled lightly, "Young man, do you need the help of the Four Seas Pavilion? I can provide a secret place for you to avoid any disturbances."

These words made Xiang Ling and Ling Que, who were standing nearby, both delighted.

They had been worried ever since they heard that Zhong Cang had angered the people in the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain.

There was nothing they could do. As Zhong Cang's concubines and disciples, their future was tied to him.

If Zhong Cang died, their future would be bleak.

Although Cloud Firmament Sect and the sects here belonged to the same Daoist sect, and they had formed an alliance with the Northern Daoist sects, including the Demon Sect and the Monster Race.

Therefore, within the alliance, the competition between true disciples mostly followed the principle of not killing.

But in a fight, anything could happen, and no one could say for sure.

If someone really killed Zhong Cang, Cloud Firmament Sect wouldn't be able to say anything, after all, it would be a battle between peers.

And besides killing, there was also the option of crippling.

Neither of these two scenarios was what Xiang Ling and Ling Que wanted to see.

Therefore, when they heard Su Perfected Being's proposal, both women's eyes lit up, hoping that Zhong Cang would agree.

Unfortunately, Zhong Cang did not.

This made them anxious, and they quickly tried to persuade him.

"Master, let's avoid it for now."

Saying this, afraid that Zhong Cang would be unhappy, Xiang Ling knelt beside Zhong Cang and tactfully reassured him, "Master, this is not because we think you will lose, but there are too many of them. Even if you are a Transcendent Immortal, you won't be able to win against them one by one."

Ling Que added, "That's right, being surrounded and beaten, then turning around and running away... It's not shameful to strategically retreat. It's foolish to stubbornly go forward and get beaten up. Master, you're so smart, you wouldn't do something so foolish, right?"

Such comforting words made Zhong Cang curl his fingers and fiercely tap Ling Que.

"Wuwuwu..."

After hitting her until she teared up, Zhong Cang sighed in his heart.

If he could contact Cloud Firmament Sect and hide or leave, Zhong Cang wouldn't mind.

But now, no one from Cloud Firmament Sect had contacted him yet, so Zhong Cang couldn't hide.

As for letting Su Wan'er act as the intermediary - Zhong Cang doesn't trust her.

Therefore, Zhong Cang believes that by hiding in a place unknown to anyone, he can ensure his safety and avoid directly confronting the talented individuals from the Cloud Firmament Sect.

Moreover, in the former case, Zhong Cang is putting his safety in Su Wan'er's hands.

In the latter case, he relies on his own efforts.

Compared to placing his hopes in others, Zhong Cang would rather take matters into his own hands.

...

"If I provoke the anger of the Cloud Firmament Sect in the Cloud Dream Domain and lose, I will indeed be in a miserable state."

"But as long as I can win and keep winning, I won't be in danger. After all, the other major sects also send their disciples to explore the North Abyss Region. If they don't follow the rules, their true teachings will also be in great danger. Especially since they are preparing to send disciples to the North Abyss Region to develop the lower realms. Violating the rules at this time would be like an old person eating poison, complaining that they have lived too long."

In addition to these reasons, Zhong Cang also believes that the people from the Cloud Firmament Sect are not blind. At most, after winning three battles, they will recognize him.

At that time, with the presence of elders, he can either face the talented individuals from the Cloud Dream Domain or return to the Cloud Firmament Sect safely, without any worries. Therefore:

"As long as I can win and fight against the talented individuals from the Cloud Dream Domain, my danger won't be too high."

But whether he can win or not.

Thinking of this, feeling the abundant spiritual energy in his body, the rotating five elements, and the eager Sword Heart and Heavenly Heart in his consciousness sea, Zhong Cang smiled.

Then, Zhong Cang, who was still smiling, stood up and bowed to Su Perfected Being.

"Thank you for your kindness, Perfected Being."

"He really is a clever child."

Seeing Zhong Cang bow, Su Perfected Being thought that Zhong Cang had agreed to her proposal.

However, before she could show a smile on her face, Zhong Cang's voice continued, "But let's forget about hiding. I had the intention to fight against the talented individuals from the Cloud Dream Domain during this trip. It's just what I wanted for them to come to me!"

"?!!"

"Are you sure?"

The words filled with fighting spirit made Su Wan'er stunned for a moment.

Soon, she spoke, "I remember telling you just now that the people who want to deal with you are not just one or two. You have angered many, and there are thousands of people who want to beat you up."

"Will they all come at once?"

"No, Four Seas Pavilion will enforce rules, and the true teachings of the Cloud Dream Domain have their reputation to uphold."

"Will they send out false Dan or even Gold Core cultivators?"

"That won't happen either. Your Cloud Firmament Sect is not weakened, and no one dares to disrupt the rules like that."

"Then it's fine. As long as they are at the same level as me, I can fight them."

Saying this, Zhong Cang smiled at Xiang Ling and Ling Que, and reassured them, "Don't be afraid. I have said before that during my travels in the Cloud Dream Domain, no one can withstand my sword. This is not a joke."

With these words, Xiang Ling and Ling Que felt slightly more at ease.

However, Su Perfected Being was somewhat disappointed in Zhong Cang, disappointed in his arrogance.

"Confidence is a good thing, but too much confidence is not. You haven't seen the true teachings of the Cloud Dream Domain, so you don't know that they are completely different from ordinary cultivators..."

She wanted to persuade Zhong Cang one last time, but before she could finish her sentence, Zhong Cang interrupted her.

"I have seen it, and I have even cut it down with a sword."

"Huh?"

"Huh!!!"

(End of this chapter)