Chapter 1218 Disciple of the White Bone Demon Sect
Ye Chen led them slowly through the crowded streets, heading towards the most bustling area of the capital.
There stands an incredibly ancient and magnificent pavilion.
The Wind and Rain Pavilion.
It is constructed entirely of an unknown bluish-black sacred wood, exuding an aura of time that has witnessed countless ages.
Outside the pavilion, a sea of people had already gathered, with countless cultivators craning their necks, eager to catch a glimpse of the prodigies.
Ye Chen and his two companions arrived at the building and went straight inside.
Now is the time for the Eternal Pride Gathering, and the Wind and Rain Tower has become the center of the entire capital, the most prosperous and bustling place.
As the three of them entered, a very lively atmosphere immediately enveloped them.
Looking around, all that could be seen were powerful individuals of various kinds.
Although, in the capital city, no one dares to release their aura at will or flaunt their power.
However, the aura they naturally exuded was already enough to attract attention!
Inside the Wind and Rain Tower, the clamor of voices almost lifted the roof off.
The air was filled with a mixture of strong odors.
It possesses a sword intent as sharp as a blade, an incomparably domineering fighting spirit, and a bloodthirsty aura from ancient savage beasts.
These energies collided with each other, yet remained distinct, dividing the vast building into invisible realms.
Xie Purou's two eyes were almost not enough to see everything.
"Master, look over there!"
She quietly tugged at Ye Chen's sleeve and pointed to a seat by the window.
There sat a young man, tall and straight, with skin that had a strange, dark, jade-like color that shimmered with a dim light under the lamp.
His eyes were even more peculiar; they had no pupils and seemed to be composed of countless tiny crystal facets, refracting a chilling light.
"They are from the Xuanjing Clan."
Ye Chen glanced at it indifferently.
The Xuanjing Clan is born deep within the divine mines of the earth. They live by devouring the metal and stone energy of heaven and earth. Their physical bodies are indestructible, and they are born with the ability to control the laws of metal and stone.
"That lady over there is so pretty!"
Youruo's gaze, however, was drawn to something else.
She was a woman dressed in a long emerald green dress, with an ethereal air about her.
A vibrant green vine was wrapped around her wrist, with several unidentified little flowers blooming on it, emitting a soft, shimmering light.
She just sat there quietly, and the air around her seemed to become fresh and full of life.
The Qingmu Sacred Clan is said to be descended from the first divine tree in the world, and is naturally compatible with the Great Dao of Life.
Just then, a chilling, bone-chilling killing intent swept over without warning.
Xie Purou and You Ruo both shivered.
They looked in the direction from which the murderous aura was coming from.
On a table not far away, a pale-faced young man was staring at them with venomous eyes.
The young man was dressed in a black robe, and around his neck hung a necklace made of the skulls of unknown creatures, each bead only the size of a thumb, yet radiating a strong aura of resentment.
There were even white bone spurs piercing through his skin at his knuckles, showing through.
"Where did this country bumpkin come from? Has she never seen the world before?"
The young man grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, his voice hoarse and grating.
“If you keep looking, we’ll string your heads on as decorations too.”
He made no attempt to conceal his malice and murderous intent.
"What did you say?!"
Xie Purou's fiery temper was instantly ignited.
She was about to lash out when an even more terrifying killing intent, like a tangible ice spike, suddenly pierced her soul!
These are disciples of the White Bone Demon Sect, who take pleasure in torturing and killing living beings and manipulating souls, and act eccentrically and ruthlessly.
That killing intent was icy cold and pierced straight to the soul.
However, Xie Purou only frowned slightly.
The feeling was like a chilly, unpleasant breeze blowing in the middle of summer, causing only slight discomfort.
He didn't even have the interest to give her a second glance.
A mere disciple of the White Bone Demon Sect isn't worth her even a second glance.
You Ruo, standing to the side, didn't even lift her eyelids. She gracefully picked up the spiritual tea that was offered to her, gently blew on the floating tea leaves, and moved with composure.
It was as if the killing intent that could make an ordinary god-king lose his mind was nothing more than a gentle breeze blowing outside the building.
Ye Chen continued to savor the fine wine served by the servant of Fengyulou, not even bothering to give it a second glance.
To him, this level of provocation didn't even deserve to be called an interlude; it was at most a trivial noise.
This is nothing more than a childish squabble.
Given his status and position, it would be beneath him to kill someone over such a petty squabble.
Not everyone deserves to die at his hands!
However, the surrounding air seemed to freeze because of this brief standoff.
Inside the Wind and Rain Pavilion, countless gazes, some subtle and some direct, converged on it.
"It's Gu Sen from the White Bone Demon Sect! This guy is a ruthless character!!!"
"I heard his favorite pastime is turning beautiful female cultivators into skeletal puppets, torturing them for eternity!!!"
"Those two little girls are finished. They probably won't even know how they died!!"
"What a pity! How could such two beautiful girls have gotten involved with this madman?!"
The whispers were kept low, yet they reached everyone's ears clearly.
Everyone looked at Xie Purou and You Ruo with pity.
However, the good news is that private suicide is prohibited within the capital city!
Therefore, this conflict is unlikely to result in a murder; at most, it will only result in some injuries and humiliation.
"You're exaggerating! Murder is out of the question. Who would dare to kill someone here?!"
"That's right. So what if he's from the White Bone Demon Sect? If he dares to make a move here, even the sect leader of the White Bone Demon Sect would die!!!"
"It's such a pity that these two fairies, with their ethereal beauty and flawless bones, are being bullied by the White Bone Demon Sect???"
Listening to the discussions around him, Gu Sen, a disciple of the White Bone Demon Sect, felt smug, thinking that his status had improved and his fame had increased.
During the Eternal Prodigies Gathering, all those who come here are either top prodigies or high-ranking members of various forces—all prominent figures!
If Gu Sen can make a name for himself here, wouldn't he be very prestigious wherever he goes in the future?
He wasn't stupid. The way You Ruo and Xie Purou were looking around and exclaiming about how amazing it was was enough to show that these two women were just country bumpkins.
He's definitely not some important person!
Most likely, he's an easy target!
Therefore, he used these two girls as stepping stones for himself!
However, Gu Sen's face quickly darkened.
Because he was ignored.
Utterly ignore it!
One of the girls was sipping tea, while the other didn't even bother to glance at him again.
