Chapter 1825: Chapter 940: Sparring
At this moment, Tianmingâs sharp gaze overlooked the endless expanse of dense forests below, finally settling in the direction of the distant, faintly visible towering mountains.
In that interwoven terrain of mountains and rivers lay the venue for his duel with Wang Lusheng.
Moreover, this battleground was quite isolated, and due to its central location in this range, it was rare to see any human presence.
Even Lin Tianming, with his vast Divine Sense enveloping the area, found no sign of any cultivators other than a few First Order Demon Beasts, and traces were scarcely seen.
Indeed, there were even very few low-level Heaven and Earth Treasures to be found.
Clearly, this place hadnât shown any signs of cultivator activity for quite some time.
Otherwise, with Lin Tianmingâs robust Divine Sense and formidable perception, he should have detected some traces.
Lin Tianming was quite pleased with such a battleground.
In his view, a duel with someone of Wang Lushengâs caliber was an event of great significance among external cultivators.
After all, Wang Lusheng was a prodigious figure from Yunzhou, backed by a powerful sect, and his cultivation strength was outstanding among his peers.
Moreover, being an alchemist, his expertise in alchemy carried significant influence.
Even on the land of Qingzhou, after the Alchemy Convention, Wang Lusheng became a well-known heavenâs chosen one among Qingzhou cultivators.
Speaking of Lin Tianming, twenty years ago, due to a chaotic battle in Jinfeng Nation, he left a notable reputation across Qingzhou with remarkable achievements.
For this reason, many cultivators deemed Lin Tianming the foremost genius of the younger generation in Qingzhou, and his fame was unparalleled for a time.
Currently, Lin Tianmingâs influence even surpasses that of Yulan Sectâs top genius, Wang Jinshan.
Moreover, several chief disciples from Nascent Soul Forces were also overshadowed by Lin Tianmingâs influence.
Now, with Lin Tianming winning the leadership position at the Alchemy Convention, his influence reached its peak.
At this stage, the results of the Alchemy Convention have spread to various nations in Qingzhou.
Even the remote, barren regions of the Wei Kingdom have learned of this news at present.
So, at this time, itâs another moment where Lin Tianming shines in Qingzhou, further expanding his influence.
In such circumstances, if the news of Lin Tianming and Wang Lushengâs duel spreads across the cultivation world, given their cultivation strength and influence, it would likely spark massive attention and discussions in Qingzhou.
Therefore, to prevent causing too much reaction and attention, Lin Tianming and Wang Lusheng chose to hold their duel in a secluded, rarely populated area.
This decision reflects their intentional low-profile approach.
Moreover, Lin Tianmingâs influence in Qingzhou is already significant enough.
To him, the outcome doesnât matter, as he doesnât need to expand his influence by defeating Wang Lusheng.
Furthermore, with the Ancient Demon Secret Realm about to open, Lin Tianming doesnât want to reveal too much of his strength or his methods.
At the very least, he doesnât want the external cultivators to gain this information.
Once too much is exposed, considering the vindictive nature of the Blood Red Allianceâs upper echelons, they might target him in the Ancient Demon Secret Realm.
By then, they might devise countermeasures based on Lin Tianmingâs demonstrated strength and methods.
Indeed, this would be contrary to Lin Tianmingâs intentions.
Thus, from Lin Tianmingâs standpoint, he doesnât wish for the duelâs progression to be known externally.
Apart from Lin Tianming, a local cultivator, Wang Lusheng also cares about his reputation.
At the very least, Wang Lusheng relies on a strong Nascent Soul Force and hails from Yunzhou, one of the Nine Provincesâ Central Three States, with a long-standing legacy and significant influence.
Furthermore, Wang Lusheng himself bears the halo of a True Disciple, and his status and rank are not comparable to ordinary cultivators in Qingzhou.
In this sense, every action of Wang Lusheng outside the sect represents the face of the Divine Tree Sect.
Consequently, if Wang Lusheng were defeated by Lin Tianming in the duel and the result became known to external cultivators, it would be a blow to his own face.
Likewise, the Divine Tree Sect behind Wang Lusheng would also lose face.
On the contrary, if this duel takes place in secret, the results will not be known externally.
Such results and the secretive approach are a prudent choice for both Lin Tianming and Wang Lusheng.
For these various reasons, they chose this secluded hill branch as their duel site and agreed to conduct the duel secretly.
Both Lin Tianming and Wang Lusheng considered and were very satisfied with this approach.
Now, with their hands freed, and the agreed time for the duel having arrived, they appeared here today.