Chapter 1273

Zi Chen and Shangguan Hong descended from the flying boat. There were many cultivators around them. Some were about to leave on the flying boat, while others had just returned.

When these people saw Zi Chen and Shangguan Hong, their expressions immediately changed.

Zi Chen's massacre had already spread throughout Huping City. The video of that massacre had been seen countless times.

Now, almost all the cultivators in Huping City knew of a powerful existence like Zi Chen. In many people's eyes, Zi Chen was already synonymous with invincible in the Corporeal Realm.

At this moment, after seeing Zi Chen descend from the sky with their own eyes, a small commotion broke out in the surroundings.

Zi Chen and Shangguan Hong saw an acquaintance in the crowd. It was the female cultivator who had looked down on Zi Chen and deliberately targeted him in the Precious Weapon Pavilion. After that, Shangguan Hong appeared and made her leave the Precious Weapon Pavilion.

Before she left, she acted extremely low-key in front of Zi Chen. However, she managed to make an enemy out of the city's central army for Zi Chen, and she also successfully made an ally out of the city's central army, Iwai.

Iwai was part of the city's army and Zhou Chong's subordinate. He was doing well in Huping City. She had a good time with Iwai, but who would have thought that after a few days, Iwai would be killed by Zi Chen. Zi Chen's reputation also rose at that time.

After Iwai's death, she could only find someone else to survive.

Today, she saw Zi Chen in the crowd. After a year, the existence she had disdained and deliberately targeted had become a high and mighty figure. She had no choice but to look up to him.

When Shangguan Hong saw her in the crowd, she did not have much of an expression on her face. She did not even have the intention to greet her. She just left.

Zi Chen also ignored her. Perhaps her fate had changed because of him, but she only had herself to blame for all of this.

Wherever the two of them passed, the crowd would look at them and then discuss spiritedly.

"It seems that your deeds have spread throughout Huping City and caused quite a stir," Shangguan Hong said with a smile.

Zi Chen rubbed his nose and said, "Maybe, but I'm still not used to the feeling of being watched."

"You'll get used to it slowly."

"I'm afraid not, because I'm still not used to it even after a thousand years."

Zi Chen had undoubtedly become an important figure in Hunter's Castle after displaying his invincible and Corporeal Realm battle prowess. Thus, news of his arrival had reached the city.

A short moment later, a group of cultivators walked out of the Hunter's Castle and flew out of the city to welcome Zi Chen.

At the city gate, a group of hunters greeted them. The leader was Wade, who was familiar with Zi Chen.

Seeing Zi Chen arrive, Wade stepped forward and bowed, respectfully shouting, "Greetings, my Lord."

Behind him, the others also shouted in unison.

Zi Chen knew that the other party was joking, so he immediately laughed and said, "What are you talking about? Don't give me that."

Wade also smiled and said, "This is not a joke. Your battle prowess has shaken Huping City. Now, you are a real adult."

"Alright, let's go."

More and more gazes were cast on him from all directions. All kinds of undisguised emotions and gazes fell on him, making him feel very uncomfortable. There were many cultivators in and out of the city who rushed over after hearing the news. Now, Zi Chen had become a celebrity, but he was not used to it.

Wade nodded at Shangguan Hong, and then the group made way for Zi Chen and the others to enter the city.

"Elder Ling, why did you suddenly call us back? Is there something urgent?" Zi Chen asked.

Wade shook his head and said, "I'm not too sure."

"Has anything special happened in the city recently?" Zi Chen asked again.

"Nothing big. It's just that a Tree of Void was auctioned, but it's about to wither. The final price was 105 billion."

"What? 105 billion? And it's about to wither?" Zi Chen's face was full of surprise.

Shang Guan Hong seemed to have known about it and was not surprised at all. She glanced at Zi Chen and explained, "105 billion is only 1055 Realm Fragments. If it's an intact Tree of Void, you might not be able to buy it even at ten times the price. The Tree of Void is not dead, and there are ways to save it."

They chatted all the way back to Hunter's Castle. Strangely, Elder Ling did not summon the two of them. In Wade's words, the two of them were already very tired from going out and should rest first.

Shang Guan Hong did not stay in Hunter's Castle. After saying goodbye to Zi Chen, she went back. Now that the two of them had a good relationship, Shang Guan Hong invited Zi Chen to come to Treasure Pavilion when he was free.

After returning to his room, Zi Chen took a hot bath and then lay on his bed to rest. In the Zhanwu Continent, it was almost a luxury to have a good night's sleep.

Wu Xie had returned a long time ago, but he did not return to Hunter's Castle. He only came back when Zi Chen returned and went to find Ming Zhu.

"You've met Zi Chen. What do you think?" Ming Zhu asked while drinking tea in the living room. At the same time, he poured Wu Xie a cup of tea.

"He has some tricks up his sleeve, but they're nothing in front of me," Wu Xie said indifferently as he sat beside Ming Zhu.

"Oh? Why do you say that? People outside say that he's in the Invincible Reality Realm," Ming Zhu said with interest.

"I'm not sure if he's in the Invincible Reality Realm, but in front of me, he won't be able to gain any advantage. His physique is very unique. His recovery speed is good, but he's still far from being immortal. However, in terms of energy consumption, he seems to have some special means. In my opinion, it should be the Heavenly Thunder Wings' effect."

Wu Xie paused and said, "Without the Heavenly Thunder Wings, his battle strength would be reduced by at least eighty percent. And with a treasure, he'll always be an Outer Path."

Ming Zhu pondered for a moment and said, "Whether he's an Outer Path or not, Zi Chen is now a core member of Hunter's Castle."

Wu Xie sneered and said, "What? Are you not planning to let him participate in this matter? Are you treating him like a treasure at home?"

"This is Lord Wu's intention," Ming Zhu said.

Wu Xie smiled and said, "I admit that I've said something worthless about him before. The strength he's shown in this realm is at least greater than mine. Hunter's Castle is not wrong to want to nurture him with all its strength. However, as far as I know, you didn't get along well with him back then."

"That's not called getting along well. It's just a small disagreement," Ming Zhu corrected.

"You think so, but he might not think so. Think about it, a person who kills people like scything flax. Would he have a heart of gratitude?"

Ming Zhu frowned and said, "What are you trying to say? You know the rules of Hunter's Castle, right?"

"What I mean is, since Zi Chen's battle strength is so strong, then such a person is the true main force of Hunter's Castle. And this time, since the person with the Talent Hunting Token has appeared, then we should do our best to help him." Wu Xie's vertical pupils were filled with evil.

It was obvious that he knew about this matter.

Ming Zhu waved his hand and gestured for Wu Xie to leave while he fell into deep thought.

Zi Chen rested for three days. During these three days, Hunter's Castle also called back some of the senior hunters.

Apart from Zi Chen, these senior hunters were all summoned to their respective residences and waited for Huan Long to come and choose.

"You can't choose too many people, but they must be elites."

When Huan Long arrived, he emphasized again.

"You can choose anyone you want here."

Huan Long was personally received by Lord Wu. He then took out a list with some names and some special methods recorded on it.

Huan Long carefully looked at the list. There were indeed some unique existences on it. He seemed to fall into deep thought. After a while, he quickly pointed out four people and said, "The four of them."

Among the four people, there was Shangguan Hong, Wu Xie, Man Shi and someone called Dong Qing.

The list was very detailed, so Lord Wu wasn't surprised that Huan Long chose these four people.

After selecting the four people, Huan Long put down the list and asked, "Why isn't Zi Chen on this list?"

"Zi Chen." Lord Wu was stunned.

"That's right. He's the last person I want," Huan Long said.

"Zi Chen is indeed a member of Hunter's Castle, but his true realm is only at the middle stage of the Virtual Realm. He's not qualified to go out yet," Lord Wu explained.

"I've seen the video of him killing. His combat strength is shocking and awe-inspiring. If he's not qualified, who is? Moreover, I think highly of his combat strength. I'm sure he'll be of great use to us on this trip. As for the reward, if you think it's too little, I can increase it appropriately," Huan Long said.

Lord Wu fell into hesitation. Of course, it wasn't the reward that Huan Long mentioned, but the rules of Hunter's Castle.

"Since he's already named us, I'm afraid we'll damage Hunter's Castle's reputation if we don't hand him over."

Just as Lord Wu was hesitating, a voice came from outside. It was Ming Zhu. He walked in and said seriously, "Logically speaking, Zi Chen isn't qualified. However, since you said you need him, we won't hide anything from you. However …"

Huan Long waved his hand and said, "If something happens, I'll compensate you. Once this is done, not only will you receive enough Thunder Droplets of Life, but you'll also receive an additional Void Tree seed."

This was a reward that no one could refuse. Since Ming Zhu had already said it, Lord Wu would only embarrass Huan Long if he refused.

Although he felt that Ming Zhu was a little overboard, he couldn't criticize him since he was fighting for Hunter's Castle's reward.

Helpless, Lord Wu finally nodded and said, "Alright then. However, I'll have to explain this to Zi Chen. We didn't take him into consideration before, so we didn't inform him in advance. Moreover, Zi Chen has just returned from a trip and is currently resting."

"Don't worry, I can wait for him for ten days. After ten days, we'll depart together," Huan Long said.

Lord Wu nodded and left with his men. Next, they had to inform the hunters.

There would be others to inform the hunters. As for Zi Chen, Lord Wu decided to pay him a visit personally.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of Zi Chen's room. Zi Chen, who was cultivating inside the room, opened his eyes.

"Come in," Zi Chen said.