Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Turmoil
"Can’t figure out the situation?"
Ji Chen sneered, his gaze sweeping disdainfully over the crowd, "Right now, I’m the one in charge here!"
"Swish!"
As his words fell, he stepped forward again, quickly rushing in another direction.
"Not good!"
Saintess Qing Ling was immediately startled, sensing something amiss.
"Swish!"
However, before she could react, Ji Chen’s large hand had already reached out, grabbing her jade arm and throwing her into the Dharma Pearl, imprisoning her.
"Ji Chen! You’re simply audacious beyond measure!"
"Do you know what you are doing?!"
The powerful figures from Qing Ling Sacred Land were also enraged. The Saintess was captured right in front of them, an incident that was undoubtedly a tremendous humiliation for Qing Ling Sacred Land.
"Release her immediately, or do you intend to start a war with Qing Ling Sacred Land?"
"Even daring to capture the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir, do you really think that just because Celestial Martial has a Saint King in the world, you can do as you please?"
"Swish!"
Yet, faced with their roars, Ji Chen paid no heed. He moved swiftly through the crowd, capturing several young noble scions and Sacred Land geniuses into the Dharma Pearl.
In the end, a total of twelve people became Ji Chen’s hostages.
Besides Saintess Qing Ling and the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir, the identities of the other ten might not be exceedingly noble, but they were enough to keep the powerful figures from other sects present in check.
"Buzz!"
After completing all this, Ji Chen did not hesitate, directly putting away the Ancient Coffin.
The Forbidden Power suppressing the scene disappeared once again, and everyone’s cultivation was restored.
But at this moment, no one dared to make a reckless move against Ji Chen.
"Saintess Qing Ling, Hidden Dragon Saint Heir, and others are in my hands now. If you don’t want them to die, then don’t provoke me. Once I safely return to Celestial Martial, I will let them go."
Ji Chen spoke, and with that, he strode away, not looking back as he left.
"Great Elder, what should we do now?"
The strong figures from Hidden Dragon Sacred Land frowned, never expecting to lose both the lady and the army today.
Not only did they fail to get the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone, but even the Saint Heir was captured.
Such a thing, if spread around, would surely make Hidden Dragon Sacred Land a laughing stock.
"The safety of the Saint Heir is of utmost importance; do not act rashly. Although Ji Chen is audacious, he would never dare harm the life of the Saint Heir. However, this feud is established; quickly send the message back and let the Saint Master make a decision," the elder from Hidden Dragon Sacred Land said.
Not only them but also the powerful figures from Qing Ling Sacred Land and several other noble sects reacted immediately, reporting the events that took place back to their superiors at once.
...
Meanwhile, Ji Chen and Yu Yuanshan had already returned to the surface.
The two quickly departed, leaving the cliff behind.
Yu Yuanshan, somewhat uneasy, couldn’t help but speak, "Brother Ji, capturing so many hostages at once could easily lead to uncontrollable consequences."
It wasn’t an unfounded concern; if it were ordinary people, it would be another matter.
But at this moment, Ji Chen had captured the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir and Saintess Qing Ling, along with ten other top-notch elites from noble families and Sacred Lands, none of whom had simple identities.
"This is the only way; I couldn’t just hand over the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone to them, could I?" Ji Chen replied.
"What do you intend to do with these people, Brother Ji?" asked Yu Yuanshan.
"We’ll see. Anyway, I can’t release them until I’m safely back in Celestial Martial," Ji Chen said.
"I’m afraid even if you release them by then, Hidden Dragon and Qing Ling Sacred Land won’t let it slide easily. You’d better prepare yourself mentally," Yu Yuanshan advised.
Familiar with the powers of Celestial Martial, he knew well the strength of these two major Sacred Lands. If things turned serious, it could evolve into a deadly storm.
Having no intention to delve deeper into Purple Jing Mountain, Ji Chen already reaped great rewards from this trip, obtaining a Profound Yellow Sacred Stone. He planned to leave just like that.
With the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone, the enhancement brought by his Hongmeng Body would be immensely amazing.
...
Two days later, he and Yu Yuanshan exited Purple Jing Mountain and returned to Red Cloud City.
News had already spread by now.
Saintess Qing Ling and Hidden Dragon Saint Heir, given their extraordinary status, being captured as hostages was something that certainly couldn’t be kept hidden.
"Really? Who on earth would be so bold!"
"Rather than saying bold, it shows that the person who captured even Saintess Qing Ling and the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir must have significant strength. Who could it be?"
"It’s said to be a young man named Ji Chen, none other than the Hongmeng Body from Celestial Martial!"
"Hongmeng Body, Ji Chen? How is that possible? He is reportedly only at the Second Layer of the Celestial Essence Realm. Onzi, with the cultivation of Hidden Dragon Saint Heir and Saintess Qing Ling, a mere breath could turn him to dust!"
"You don’t understand; the situation back then was special. Underground, everyone’s cultivation was suppressed to nothing. In that environment, who could stop the Hongmeng Body?"
In the city, in pubs and tea houses, many couldn’t help but start discussing.
No one could repress their surprise; this would become a storm sweeping through the entire Daoxuan Star Realm.
Whether it’s Hidden Dragon Saint Heir or Saintess Qing Ling, both are renowned young kings throughout the entire Daoxuan. Now, such an incident happening made both Sacred Lands a laughing stock, and they would definitely not let it slide.
"I wonder where that Ji Chen is now? Is he still in Purple Jing Mountain?"
"I heard he obtained the source of Profound Yellow Ancestral Qi; with such a gain, he surely left the mountain and returning quickly to Celestial Martial is the wisest move."
"Even if he captured the Hidden Dragon Saint Heir and Saintess Qing Ling, so what if he escapes back to Celestial Martial? Does he really think he can remain unscathed?"
"After all, Celestial Martial has a Saint King watching over, and Ji Chen is a descendant of this Saint King. Even if Hidden Dragon and Qing Ling Sacred Lands are strong, going to Celestial Martial, they might not truly dare to do anything to Ji Chen either."
The Saint King’s reputation, who in the entire Daoxuan Star Realm does not know?
He is a Saint who proved his path during the end of the Dharma era.
With such a Great Saint’s protection, even Qing Ling and Hidden Dragon Sacred Lands would have to weigh their options when it comes to dealing with Ji Chen.
And just as the world was discussing this, in Red Cloud City, Ji Chen had already, under Yu Yuanshan’s watchful eye, moved into the Ancient Starry Path, opening a way back to Celestial Martial.
"Now with the Profound Yellow Sacred Stone, I wonder if my Hongmeng Body can attempt to achieve Great Success?"
Within the Ancient Starry Path, Ji Chen’s body moved swiftly.
He couldn’t help but mutter to himself.
The Great Success of the Hongmeng Body would mean he has achieved Body Sanctification, and his combat power will undergo a significant transformation.
Throughout ancient and modern times, those who achieved Sainthood are numerous, but there are very few who achieved Body Sanctification.