Chapter 173

Chapter 173: Tai Xuan Secrets, Severed Arm of the Young Sect Leader, Surrounded by Enemies!

“They were called the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies,” Chen Shaoyang said.

“Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies?” Chen Wanru had no impression of them.

After all, it was nearly two hundred years ago, and she hadn’t seen them in any history books.

But to have so many top-tier geniuses, plus a peerless prodigy, was indeed terrifying.

Only the top five Prefectures, with their major sects, might have such talents.

But Tianling Prefecture was just a minor region!

“Yes, the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies, like dragons emerging from the abyss, caused a sensation across the southern regions!

“In the talent competition that year, Tai Xuan Sect, only a second-rank sect, took all the glory!

“Not a single disciple ranked below sixty!

“Especially their leader!

“Xi Yingqing!

“With just his fists, he was invincible, defeating successors of the five great sects of Tianxuan Prefecture in succession!

“And finally becoming… the number one in the southern regions!”

Chen Shaoyang said.

Hearing this, Chen Wanru couldn’t help but shiver. What an extraordinary presence!

Defeating the successors of great sects!

It was unimaginable!

Any great sect’s successor was second only to the holy son!

Incredibly talented, incredibly powerful!

They represented the pinnacle of the younger generation!

“But wait, Father, if Tai Xuan Sect was so strong, why are they only now a first-rank sect?

“They should have become a great sect long ago!

“Also, as far as I know, Tai Xuan Sect hasn’t participated in the southern genius competitions for nearly a hundred years.”

Chen Wanru was puzzled.

“Do you know about shooting stars?” Chen Shaoyang sighed, “Though bright, they are short-lived.

“Back then, Tai Xuan Sect shone brightly but soon faced a great calamity.”

“What happened?” Chen Wanru asked urgently.

“That year, much like now, the top-ranked could enter an ancient land.

“So the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies followed the rules and went to the Central Province.

“But later, only ten returned, and their young sect leader Xi Yingqing lost his left arm, his cultivation was crippled, and he was a broken man!”

Chen Shaoyang’s voice was heavy.

“How could that be?” Chen Wanru covered her mouth.

“No one knows what exactly happened, and news about Tai Xuan Sect quickly went silent, as if they never existed.” Chen Shaoyang shook his head, “Since then, Tai Xuan Sect hasn’t participated in the southern genius competitions.”

“Why not?” Chen Wanru didn’t understand.

Even if that generation was ruined, the next disciples could still participate.

The southern genius battle involved the distribution of high-level resources!

Giving up would be too costly.

“Young and arrogant, the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies made many enemies, both openly and secretly.

“Perhaps the later disciples weren’t outstanding enough. If they came, they might have been targeted and crippled.” Chen Shaoyang said.

“If so, Tai Xuan Sect should have been quietly destroyed by now, not still around.” Chen Wanru felt there were many doubts.

“Who knows? This sect is very mysterious and resilient.” Chen Shaoyang shook his head.

“So, according to you, Tai Xuan Sect’s return to the genius battle will cause quite a stir!” Chen Wanru’s eyes shone.

“Certainly,” Chen Shaoyang nodded, “All eyes will be on them, and they’ll be targeted.

“Many top geniuses and peerless prodigies were beaten back then.

“Now they have a chance for revenge. They won’t miss it.”

Gulp~

Chen Wanru couldn’t help but swallow.

This means they’ll be targeted by the entire southern region?

Tai Xuan Sect’s disciples now must be under great pressure, surrounded by enemies!

Just thinking about it made her feel scared.

Especially those great sects!

“However, whether the old rivals can succeed in their revenge is another matter.” Chen Shaoyang suddenly smiled.

“Why?” Chen Wanru asked.

“Because the current young sect leader of Tai Xuan Sect feels even stronger than Xi Yingqing back then!” Chen Shaoyang said, “In his early twenties, already in the Life and Death Realm. Xi Yingqing was almost thirty when he reached that realm.”

“So, perhaps this is another era where Tai Xuan Sect will dominate the southern region!

“And if that young sect leader achieves this, he will surpass Xi Yingqing!

“Because the enemies he faces now are more numerous and stronger than back then!”

Hearing this, Chen Wanru’s pupils shrank.

Dominating the younger generation of the southern region.

Just imagining it made her blood boil!

Goosebumps rose all over her body!

—

“I didn’t expect our family and the Chen family of Fengling Ancient City to have such a long history.” Meng Changqing smiled and said.

“Yes, it dates back to my master’s generation.” The elder’s eyes rarely showed a nostalgic look.

“Besides the Chen family, are there other allied forces?” Meng Changqing asked…

As soon as he spoke, the elder sighed deeply, his brow furrowing.

“There’s something I need to tell you.”

Suddenly, Meng Changqing had a bad feeling.

“In the southern regions, our Tai Xuan Sect has few friends, and many enemies, especially the top great sects.”

The elder’s words were startling, “This goes back nearly two hundred years, to when Xi Yingqing was the young sect leader.

“The Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies, except for me, were young and arrogant, not knowing how to restrain themselves!”

The elder’s narration revealed for the first time the high-level history of the sect to Meng Changqing!

Unexpectedly, there was such a powerful past!

Especially the sect leader!

He had once dominated the entire southern region!

This wasn’t something anyone could achieve.

But why…

Suddenly, countless doubts arose in his mind.

“Don’t ask about other things for now. I’ll tell you when the time comes.” Seeing Meng Changqing’s expression, the elder seemed to understand his thoughts and said.

“Okay.” Meng Changqing nodded.

“In this talent competition, the pressure you’ll face far exceeds that of Xi Yingqing back then. No one noticed our Tai Xuan Sect at the beginning.

“But you’re different.

“Once you enter, all eyes will be on you, enemies from all directions!”

The elder said solemnly, “So my requirement for you is to go as far as possible, but prioritize your safety. Just make it into the top twenty.”

Hearing this, Meng Changqing was silent for a moment.

Then he raised his right hand and placed it on the elder’s shoulder.

This surprised the elder.

As the highest-ranking member in the sect, who dared to put their hand on his shoulder, not even Xi Yingqing!

“Senior Brother,” Meng Changqing smiled slightly, “Have some faith in me, okay?

“If the sect leader could dominate the southern region back then, so can I.

“Surrounded by enemies? Enemies from all directions?

“Too much said!

“I’ll make the southern region remember the past!”

After speaking, Meng Changqing walked towards the attic, passing by the elder.

The wind blew, black hair fluttered.

The sharpness unique to youth left the elder in a daze for a long time.

Only after a while did he come back to his senses.

But Meng Changqing had already disappeared from sight.

“This kid.” The elder looked at his shoulder, smiled and cursed, then sighed, “Perhaps, I’m… getting old.”