"Is it as I expected?" Bei Chenheng's eyes brightened, murmuring to himself.
"What does Your Highness mean by 'as expected'…?" Great Wilderness City Lord asked in confusion.
"Nothing," Bei Chenheng chuckled and said, "The master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, as mentioned by the City Lord, can easily produce a Saint Grade… um, Holy Lord Grade formation. I presume this is no ordinary person. Could the City Lord introduce me to this esteemed senior?"
"This…" The Great Wilderness City Lord hesitated.
"City Lord, is there any difficulty?" Bei Chenheng smiled.
"There is no difficulty at all…" The Great Wilderness City Lord sighed lightly, helplessly stating, "But, Your Highness, you might be overestimating me. The master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is such a person that even the Great Luo Sect Master would show utmost respect in his presence, not daring to overstep any boundaries. As a mere City Lord, I lack the qualification to recommend aanyone, Your Highness."
"Hmm?" Bei Chenheng's interest was piqued. He inquired, "You mentioned earlier that even Ren Qingtu would show respect to the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion?"
"Yes!" The Great Wilderness City Lord nodded affirmatively, adding, "Not only the Great Luo Sect Master but even a formidable figure in the demonic path would do the same. This person is also a Holy Lord-level figure, and when facing the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, they dare not act recklessly."
"A formidable figure in the demonic path?" Bei Chenheng narrowed his eyes, exchanged a glance with General Chen beside him, and asked, "Could it be Yang Qiu?"
"I… I'm not sure about that. Who is Yang Qiu?" The Great Wilderness City Lord was confused.
Yang Qiu was incredibly powerful, serving as an elder in the Nine Nether Demon Sect. However, his fame was slightly less than that of the Great Luo Sect Master. Moreover, in the demonic path, individuals were not as visible as those in the righteous path. Therefore, someone at the lower level of the cultivation world like the Great Wilderness City Lord had hardly heard of Yang Qiu.
"It's nothing, just someone from the demonic path." Bei Chenheng casually remarked. Although he was a prince, he and Yang Qiu were of the same generation, so there was not much respect in his tone, at most, a form of acknowledgment.
"Do you know when Ren Qingtu and Yang… that formidable figure from the demonic path came to Great Wilderness City and when they left for the Heavenly Secret Pavilion?" Bei Chenheng asked in a deep voice.
"To be honest, Your Highness, you've asked the right person about this matter." The Great Wilderness City Lord wore a self-assured smile upon hearing this. He explained, "It was approximately seven days ago when that formidable figure from the demonic path arrived in Great Wilderness City…
"He came with great fury, as if he wanted to devour everyone. However, when he came out of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, he had a different demeanor, seemingly unwilling. Shortly after, he left. Judging by his direction, it seemed he went to the Bai Duan Mountain.
"Three days later, Sect Master Ren arrived. He also didn't stay long and left directly. However, Sect Master Ren was too fast; I couldn't see where he went in the end. All I know is..."
"All you know is that Ren Qingtu became a Saint in the Bai Duan Mountain?" Bei Chenheng said casually.
"Yes." The Great Wilderness City Lord nodded.
The news of Ren Qingtu becoming a Saint had spread throughout Great Wilderness City in the past three days and had become a topic of discussion among the scattered cultivators. Even in ordinary times, people liked to talk about such things – encountering extraordinary opportunities, rising dramatically like a protagonist in a martial arts world, it was truly a dream-like treatment.
"As I expected." Bei Chenheng's face was full of smiles. The opportunity to become a Saint in the Bai Duan Mountain had indeed been spread by the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. He glanced at the Bai Duan Mountain and his smile deepened, becoming even more intense. Five Saints fought and struggled for an opportunity, not realizing that the greatest opportunity… had slipped away from them!
In Bei Chenheng's view, the real opportunity was not in the Bai Duan Mountain but in Great Wilderness City!
Or rather…
Inside the Heavenly Secret Pavilion!
To casually reveal an opportunity that could make someone a Saint, who exactly was the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion?
Bei Chenheng felt a bit excited. Could such a person help him break free from the shackles on his body?
If so… His future might not involve death!
"Your Highness, the master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is definitely not an ordinary person; he might be… a Saint!" Beside him, Commander Chen stepped forward and conveyed in a hushed tone.
Beforehand, he had gathered quite a bit of information. Now, combining it with the Great Wilderness City Lord's words, even if he was dull-witted, he understood. The master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion was an extremely profound expert, hidden deeply in the shadows.
"Perhaps more than that," replied Bei Chenheng.
The Great Yin Dynasty also had Saints; he had seen a few himself. However, those Saints didn't possess the audacity to casually offer an opportunity to become a Saint like this. Even among independent cultivators, upon becoming a Saint, their first instinct would be to claim such an opportunity for themselves. If they couldn't use it, wouldn't their future disciples find it valuable? Why give it away to others?
Someone who treated an opportunity to become a Saint as if it were worthless was at least a Great Saint, or even a Quasi Emperor, possibly even a Great Emperor!
"This small Great Wilderness City unexpectedly hides a true dragon!" Commander Chen muttered to himself.
"Are you insulting that senior?" Bei Chenheng's voice was calm. In this world, dragons indeed existed, but they were just one of many races. Comparing that senior to a true dragon seemed inappropriate.
"I misspoke, Your Highness," Commander Chen said, his heart trembling. He hastily corrected himself, realizing that the senior might be paying attention to them. If the senior heard his words and felt dissatisfied, he could easily squash him with a mere thought.
"Watch your words!" Bei Chenheng said indifferently. Then, turning to the Great Wilderness City Lord, he said, "Please lead the way to the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. Bei Chenheng intends to pay respects to the senior today."
"Oh… of course." The Great Wilderness City Lord snapped back to attention and quickly led the way.
After the two left, only Commander Chen remained in place. He gritted his teeth, raised his hand, and slapped himself across the face, the sound crisp and clear. He understood that His Highness did this to save him. Recklessly discussing that senior in such a manner, not only would the other party likely find out, but saying such things right in front of them was akin to seeking death.
He hoped that his actions could eliminate any displeasure the senior might harbor.