Chapter 267: Replacing Feng Biao, Verifying Cultivation Techniques

"Good, good, good!"

Seeing Star Child's firm attitude, Ying Tianji didn't want to truly burn bridges. After all, the Heavenly Star Holy Land was not to be trifled with; if a fight really broke out, he wouldn't gain any advantage right now and would need to summon reinforcements first.

"Star Child, I'll give you Face today."

Ying Tianji took a deep breath and said, "Star Child, you've got nerve. But if I find out you're harboring Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Star Child also replied coldly, "My Heavenly Star Holy Land acts uprightly and with integrity. When we say he's not here, he's not here."

"Farewell."

Ying Tianji stared coldly at Star Child for a moment, then turned his gaze toward Zhou Chen.

"Eh? This is…"

"This is our Holy Land's Saint, Feng Biao."

Star Child introduced him.

"Feng Biao?"

Ying Tianji sized up Zhou Chen, a flash of doubt crossing his eyes.

He felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Zhou Chen's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface, even nodding slightly toward Ying Tianji.

"Greetings, Senior Ying."

At this moment, Zhou Chen's voice, aura, and demeanor were exactly the same as Feng Biao's.

Ying Tianji stared at Zhou Chen for a long while before finally shaking his head, feeling that he was being overly suspicious.

"Farewell."

He led the people of the Ying Family and turned to leave.

Just as they reached the mountain gate, Ying Tianji suddenly stopped and looked back at the Heavenly Star Holy Land.

He muttered to himself, "How strange. Why would the Heavenly Secret Compass fail for no reason?"

"Grand Elder, could it be that Azure Lotus Sword Venerable has some treasure that can shield him from heavenly secrets?"

The Disciple beside him asked.

"It's possible."

Ying Tianji narrowed his eyes. "It seems this kid isn't simple."

"Then we…"

"First, go back and report to the Clan Chief," Ying Tianji said in a heavy voice.

"Since the Heavenly Secret Compass has failed, we'll have to use other methods."

He looked into the distance, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.

"Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, you won't escape!"

Inside the mountain gate of the Heavenly Star Holy Land.

Watching the Ying Family leave, Star Child breathed a long sigh of relief.

"They've finally left."

He turned to Zhou Chen, his eyes full of wonder. "Fellow Daoist, your disguise technique combined with the Star Stone is truly flawless!"

Zhou Chen responded, "Thank you for the gift, Senior. Without this stone, I'm afraid I really wouldn't have been able to hide from that old fellow."

Zhou Chen pointed to the Star Stone in his hand.

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist."

Star Child laughed. "Since you've agreed to represent my Heavenly Star Holy Land in the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly, this small matter is nothing."

"By the way, when is the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly being held?"

Zhou Chen could be on the path to intercepting opportunities at any time, so he was quite sensitive to the concept of time.

"In three months," Star Child said.

"The location is Heavenly Pride City in the center of the Eastern Desolate. At that time, the five great Holy Lands and various Imperial Clans will send their younger generation to participate."

"Besides sparring and martial arts, the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm in the Eastern Desolate will open, and various opportunities will appear inside."

Opportunities?

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up.

Isn't this exactly what he wanted?

"No problem, leave it to me."

"Fantastic!"

Star Child was overjoyed. "With you taking action, Fellow Daoist, my Heavenly Star Holy Land will surely make a name for itself!"

"By the way, what do you plan to do for these three months?"

"Cultivate."

Zhou Chen said calmly, "Didn't you say I could browse the Library Pavilion at will, Senior? I'd like to take a look."

"Of course!"

Star Child immediately agreed. "I'll take you there right now."

Heavenly Star Holy Land, Library Pavilion.

This was a seven-story tower, each floor housing countless Cultivation Techniques and records.

"Fellow Daoist, you can browse all the records here."

Star Child introduced, "However, the seventh floor is a Forbidden Land, storing the Holy Land's supreme Cultivation Techniques. No one is allowed to enter except for the Holy Lord and several Grand Elders."

"Understood."

Zhou Chen nodded.

He didn't care about the seventh floor anyway. Since he had the System and could directly intercept others' opportunities, he wasn't particularly worried about Cultivation Techniques.

"Then I won't disturb you any further."

Star Child took his leave.

Zhou Chen walked into the Library Pavilion and began browsing the records.

But his attention wasn't on the records; he was thinking about his next plan.

The Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly in three months would surely gather countless geniuses.

There was a high probability that a few Children of Destiny would emerge among these geniuses, and they would surely have many opportunities. Perhaps Zhou Chen could use this chance to significantly improve himself.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged, surrounded by various Cultivation Techniques.

Star Body Refining Art, Nine Heavens Profound Art, Great Void Dao Scripture…

Every single one was a technique at the Saint Rank or higher. Although Zhou Chen didn't think much of them, placing them in the outside world would be enough to trigger a bloodbath.

But Zhou Chen wasn't browsing these records to Cultivate them, but for comparison and insight.

His Primal Creation Scripture was already a Top-Grade Imperial Rank technique; these Saint Rank techniques weren't of much use to him.

But each technique had its unique insights, especially regarding the understanding of the power of Laws.

"So that's how it is…"

Zhou Chen closed the record in his hand and fell into deep thought.

Over the past three months, he had browsed thousands of techniques, and his understanding of the Laws of heaven and earth grew deeper and deeper.

Although he hadn't had a Breakthrough in his Realm, he could feel that his control over the power of Laws had become more proficient.

"The Primal Creation Scripture emphasizes using the Power of Creation to drive all methods. While these techniques are of a lower level, they each have their own ingenuity."

Zhou Chen opened his eyes, a look of realization flashing through them. "If I can integrate these essences into the Primal Creation Scripture…"

He extended his right hand, and a wisp of black spiritual light condensed at his fingertip.

This was the power of the Pluto Seal. If one looked closely, they could see faint golden light mixed within.

This was the power of the Destruction Law that Zhou Chen had comprehended over the past three months by integrating the Dao-Intercepting Law and combining it with the Pluto Seal and Slaughter Sword Intent!

"Though it's only a prototype, it's enough for now."

Zhou Chen felt the surging power within him, full of confidence.

He was now more than twice as strong as he was three months ago!

Just then, footsteps came from outside the Library Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Azure Lotus Sword Venerable, it's time to set out."

Star Child's voice rang out.

Zhou Chen stood up and pushed open the door.

"Senior Star Child."

"Fellow Daoist, today is the day the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly begins."

Star Child smiled. "I've prepared a Flying Boat. Let's head out."

"Thank you for the trouble, Senior."

Zhou Chen cupped his hands.

He had already used the Divine Concealment Art to transform into Feng Biao's appearance, even his aura was identical to Feng Biao's.

The real Feng Biao was told he didn't need to participate in this assembly and was to stay in the Holy Land to recover from his injuries.

Although Feng Biao was indignant, he ultimately swallowed his pride when he thought of Zhou Chen's terrifying strength.

If you can't win, you can only back down.

Eastern Desolate, Heavenly Pride City.

This was a giant city suspended in mid-air, spanning ten thousand miles, magnificent and grand.

In the center of the city was a huge platform, the main venue of the Heavenly Pride Grand Assembly—the Heavenly Pride Platform.

At this moment, countless Cultivators had already gathered around the Heavenly Pride Platform.

The five great Holy Lands, two great Imperial Clans, Thirty-Six Great Families…

Almost every prominent power in the Eastern Desolate had sent representatives to participate.