Chapter 596, The Intimidation of a First Tier Ancient Noble Family

Translator: Silavin

 

Upon hearing Lu Fan’s words, Ye Wuxian’s pretty face turned slightly red as she stuck out her tongue and said, “I really don’t recognise him. In theory, I should have had the Ye Family’s intelligence network investigate everyone coming to participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, but this person… I know absolutely nothing about him.”

 

“This shouldn’t be the case. There are only so many Second Tier Ancient Noble Families qualified to participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm. There’s no reason for someone I don’t recognise to come.”

 

Lu Fan smiled and said, “It doesn’t matter. Everyone coming to participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm would try to hide their identity or strength as much as possible. It’s perfectly normal that there are people you can’t investigate using the Ye Family’s intelligence network.”

 

“Moreover…” Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, observing this person carefully and continued, “He stands in a tier of its own amongst everyone present. I even suspect he is from a First Tier Ancient Noble Family.”

 

Lu Fan had encountered beings at Level 120, and understood the oppressive feeling that those who had undergone their Fifth Profession had.

 

Although this person was still somewhat inferior compared to those Level 120 beings Lu Fan had encountered, he was certainly just a step away from his Fifth Profession.

 

[Judging by his age, he should not be someone who is the Head of a Family. For an Ancient Noble Family to cultivate such a figure, it might not be achievable with the resources of a Second Tier Ancient Noble Family. So, he should be from a First Tier one…]

 

As if to confirm Lu Fan’s thoughts, as this person waved his sleeve and drew all the countless stars into his body, the surrounding people gradually recovered from their astonishment and began to exclaim in low voices again.

 

“That… isn’t that Murong Sheng from the Murong Family? Why is he here?”

 

“Could it be that he’s also here to participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm? You must be joking! If he’s here, who else could possibly obtain the Divine Tempering Liquid?”

 

“The Young Master from a First Tier Ancient Noble Family participating in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm? It’s this bullying? Aren’t there many more precious resources in the depths of the Western Border? Why don’t people from First Tier Ancient Noble Families compete for those resources instead of coming here to fight with us?”

 

“It seems you are not very well-informed. Some people already knew in advance that Murong Sheng would participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm.”

 

“Apparently, the old Patriarch of the Murong Family used his Skill to deduce that this year’s God’s Tomb Secret Realm differs from previous years, with more generous Rewards. Therefore, Murong Sheng also became interested in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm and came specifically to participate.”

 

“Your Li Family knew early on that Murong Sheng would participate in God’s Tomb Secret Realm? Why didn’t you reveal this information earlier?”

 

“What difference would revealing it earlier make? Would you withdraw just because Murong Sheng is here? The God’s Tomb Secret Realm is finally going to open. Who doesn’t want the Divine Tempering Liquid within it?”

 

“Speaking of Secret Realms, who can obtain the Rewards inside depends not only on strength but also partly on luck. Even if Murong Sheng comes to participate in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, our Li Family still chooses to compete with him.”

 

“Your Li Family competing with the Murong Family? Hehe, on what grounds would you compete with them? He’s the Young Master of a First Tier Ancient Noble Family, and moreover, he’s an expert about to have his Fifth Profession Change.”

 

“You all witnessed his battle with another Young Master from a First Tier Ancient Noble Family back then. He already possessed such strength at that time, and now after more than two years of consolidation, no one knows to what extent his strength has reached.”

 

“Competing with Murong Sheng, isn’t that seeking death? We don’t care about you people. But our Sun Family won’t compete for the God’s Tomb Secret Realm!”

 

Along with the clamour, a Second Tier Ancient Noble Family actually gave up competing for the Divine Tempering Liquid in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm and chose to leave.

 

Such a scene caused quite a few Ancient Noble Family members to waver.

 

However, ultimately, due to the Divine Tempering Liquid’s appeal, only the Sun Family withdrew and left this place.

 

The man named Murong Sheng did not care about this. He simply stood alone beside the sinkhole, looking down on everything, waiting only for the God’s Tomb Secret Realm to open.

 

Although he had already retracted those countless points of starlight, there was always a faint starlight emanating from within his body, making him appear like a banished Immortal.

 

Lu Fan observed this person and, through others’ words, roughly understood that this person came from a First Tier Ancient Noble Family.

 

[No wonder his strength existed in a tier of its own.]

 

However, what truly interested Lu Fan about this person was that he could always sense a familiar power from him.

 

This power seemed to be somewhat related to his Pet Dragon, Xing Chen.

 

It was as if this Murong Sheng had some Starry Sky Dragon Blood flowing within him, creating a certain resonance with the Starry Sky Dragon Bloodline Power in Lu Fan.

 

However, it had to be said that if Murong Sheng truly possessed Starry Sky Dragon Bloodline within him, its grade would definitely be lower than Lu Fan’s.

 

After all, Lu Fan could sense the Starry Sky Dragon Bloodline on him, while the other party showed no reaction whatsoever to him. Murong Sheng obviously could not sense anything from Lu Fan.

 

[It seems like the Murong Family possesses some Inheritance related to the Dragon Race…] Although Lu Fan sensed some odd connection to Murong Sheng, he did not take this matter too seriously.

 

At this moment, the impact of Murong Sheng’s arrival to everyone had somewhat diminished, and people no longer appeared as surprised and shocked by his arrival as compared to earlier.

 

However, sporadic discussions still arose, with Murong Sheng remaining the leading candidate to obtain the Divine Tempering Liquid in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm.

 

After merely ten minutes or so, this place suddenly began violently trembling.

 

Everyone present was an expert, and despite such intense trembling, all could still maintain their balance.

 

Simultaneously, everyone was both surprised and delighted, because this commotion was familiar to all of them. It was clearly the sign that the God’s Tomb Secret Realm was about to open.

 

Seeing this, Lu Fan patted Ye Wuxian’s head and said, “Okay, the Secret Realm is about to open. Quickly use Flight to return back. I didn’t want you to come in the first place, but you insisted on escorting me here. Now, you should be satisfied, right?”

 

Ye Wuxian pursed her lips and said, “The way you put it makes it sound as if I was eager to escort you here. I was only worried that you wouldn’t know who is participating in the God’s Tomb Secret Realm, and what kind of Profession Characteristics each of them possessed. I was more concerned over you suffering a loss after entering the Secret Realm. That’s why I came to point them out to you one by one.”

 

Lu Fan smiled and said, “Alright, thanks. I know you meant well for me. Me asking you to leave now is also for your own good. If any of these people here harbour ill intentions, I won’t be here to protect you.”

 

Upon hearing this, Ye Wuxian pouted and remained silent for a long while before saying. “With my current strength, I am indeed a burden to you. But it won’t be long before I reach Level 100 and transform the Ye Family into a Second Tier Ancient Noble Family as well. At that time, both the Ye Family and I will become your support!”