Changes in the Central Continent

Li Gang was expressionless but there was surprise in his heart. 'He is only manifestation realm? And this is still the highest realm someone achieved in his belief?'

Li Gang didn't doubt his words, after all his information network is huge, and to think He Fan was able to reach Domain realm is just incredible. Li Gang believes He Fan was likely saying truth. He knows how difficult it is to reach Bow heart. He was already at Bow Intent level when he was just 11 years old. It took him about 14 more years to reach Bow Heart! He knows he is too far from Soul realm. He Fan is just little over 100 years, and shouldn't have reached Domain, it is too illogical. But he was able to sense Li Gang's realm, while Ming Chuan failed to do so!

In fact, Li Gang had already reached Bow Heart just a few days after meeting Ming Chuan. He also met him after that, but Ming Chuan failed to notice.

Ming Chuan saw Li Gang's silence and continued. "Even though I appreciated your talent, I never imagined you have already reached Bow Heart! I have to change my plans. I will teach you archery for the next few years."

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Time flew in a blink of an eye. 3 years later

During this time, a lot of things has happened which shook the entire Central Continent.

The central continent undergone huge changes during this time. The Harmony Fang Sect has set a marriage alliance with Celestial Sect. The Verdant Forest Territory is now jointly under Celestial Sect and Harmony Fang Sect. There are rumours that Ji Changshen took a concubine from Harmony Fang Sect. Her name is Qin Hongyi. She rapidly rose in her status in last 8 years and became Holy Maiden of the sect. She reached the cultivation of Rank 4 peak stage from Rank 1 early stage in just 8 years. It is also said that he had a conflict with her brother and he killed him with just one move. Some people also say that he forced the holy maiden to be his concubine and some people say holy maiden doesn't know right from wrong and betrayed her own family.

Celestial sect and Harmony sect attacked Sword Gate from two directions to subjugate it. However, a new legend has appeared in Sword Gate: Lin Fan. 

He has made his first appearance in Sword Gate around 8 years ago with cultivation of Rank 3 early stage. He made a sensation at that time, but after that he silently disappeared from the gossips. However, during this war, he appeared like a King and swept his way through Harmony Fang Sect Warriors alone, while facing thousand Rank 4 Warriors. 

He has reached Rank 6 early stage in just 8 years! 

This incident alarmed the entire Central Continent. A genius rivalling Ji Changchen has appeared!

However, little did they know, the appearance of the genius also went down just as fast. In just a week, Ji Changchen appeared, with the cultivation of Rank 6 mid stage, and defeated Lin Fan after fighting with him for hundred rounds. At the right moment Jiang Fugui appeared and saved him. 

Ironically, Ji Changchen's glory couldn't spread much longer either. 

A small group of 15 people wearing black robe and skull mask entered Celestial Sect, and looted lot of their resource points. This caused a great sensation and even Ji Hongtian was alarmed. However, it was all useless. Not only did they succeed in looting, but under the subjugation of hundreds of Rank 6 Warriors, and tens of Kings, they escaped! And what caused the true surprise is, they were all below Rank 6 Warriors. 

One of them even fought Ji Changchen one on one, and with just the cultivation of Rank 4, he defeated Ji Changchen and escaped. This became greatest humiliation of Ji Changchen and Ji Hongtian. However, they failed to trace back even one of them.

At the same time, Heavenly Demon Sect also allied with Celestial Sect and now they are pressuring both Golden Plains and Ethereal Peak Territory. However, they are just creating tension and not actually going head on War with them. Both Golden Plains and Ethereal Peak Territory are strong and not so easy to mess with. They are not ready to go War. And the tension also decreased after their resource point was looted. The morale of the army was down, and the loss was huge. They need to recover before they can truly fight. 

A war consumes lot of resources. The whole plan of Celestial Sect was ruined and they can no longer initiate the war for next 20-30 years! Even the on going war against Sword Gate was paused. Even though they possess sufficient resources to finish war with Sword Gate, but it is not feasible for long term. Each resource points have to be allocated carefully. They are in a constant use.

Oddly enough, they just paused the war, and the group of 15 black robed Warriors made their another appearance. This time they appeared in Heavenly Demon Sect and looted their resources as well. This not only created a great tension, but the whole Central Continent is now undergoing earth shaking changes. Every great sect is on a huge alert, as they are very well aware they can be the next target. No one knows the motive of those people, no one knows who the next target can be, no one knows where they live!

Only few details are known. Each of the Black Robed Warrior is an extremely skilled in use of Weapons and each of them use different weapons like Sword, Spear, Sabre, Bow, Knife, Hammer and so on.

During this time, Global Commerce and Trade Chamber and Shadow Sect became very active. War is the most crucial time for their business to grow exponentially. Especially Global Commerce and Trade Chamber. Their quick way of delivering items have been very crucial. However, the sudden interruption of the unknown group ruined everything.

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Celestial Sect, Core Area, in a certain room

It was a very spacious room, with lots of luxurious items.

Ji Changchen was sitting over, while Qin Hongyi was massaging him from behind. His injuries has already been healed.

Qin Hongyi hesitated for a while and then said. "Young master, how strong was your opponent."

Ji Changchen's expression was calm. He has realized that there are lot of hidden masters and even with system, he can't be overconfident. 

He said lightly. "He was very strong! I have never felt such a strong momentum except against father."

As he said that, memories of his fight surfaced over. 

Flashback

Under the seize of many Rank 6 Warriors, most of the Black robed warriors escaped. 

Ji Changchen murmured inwardly. 'System'

Ding! Yes, Host!

He continued. 'System, can you locate those Black Robed Warriors?'

Ding! Reply to the host, you can search them by spending Destiny points! If the opponent is within 10 miles, it takes 100 Destiny Points. Every additional 10 miles takes twice the Destiny points. For 20 miles, it takes 200 Destiny Points, 30 miles takes 400 Destiny Points and so on.

Ji Changchen recalled his status.

Name: Ji Changchen

Age: 17 years old

Identity: Holy Son of Celestial Sect

Physique: Immortal and Demon Emperor body

Cultivation: Rank 6 mid stage

Soul Cultivation: Rank 6 early stage

Talent: S grade

Battle Strength: Rank 6 peak stage

Cultivation Techniques: Chaotic Sword Scripture, Heaven devouring technique.

Destiny points: 156,200

Ji Changchen murmured. "System, give the location of closest one."

Ding! Scanning the nearby region...

Ding! Scanning the nearby region...

Ding! Scanning the nearby region...

Ding! It is detected that the closest one is 60 degrees in the right, 97 miles from here. 51200 Destiny Points has been deducted. 

Ji Changchen was shocked at the result. 'What? They already escaped that far? Aren't they only Rank 4 and Rank 5s'

He glanced at the location where the opponent escaped and immediately moved with his full speed. Within few minutes, he reached the destination but the scene in front of him surprised him. 

A young man was sitting over a stone, and his black robe was fluttering with the wind, his long black hair was tied like a pony tail. A large bow was hung over his shoulder. 

He felt Ji Changchen's presence and smiled. "You are late!"

Ji Changchen was surprised. He asked lightly. "Were you waiting for me?"

The young man stood up slowly and stretched his hands lazily. He said. "I want you to send my message to your father."

Ji Changchen glanced at him and said lightly. "Well, how about you tell it yourself."

Saying that, he took out his Sword and murmured: "Nine Heavenly Slash: Fourth Slash! Heavenly Lightning"

After saying that, he slashed it towards the sky. A huge slash created a hole in the sky, from which, a huge lightning descended. 

The black robed young man took out his bow, and an arrow. It was just an ordinary arrow. However, as soon as the arrow was positioned on the bow, the aura of the young man changed. It appeared as if a Monarch has descended. 

He shot the arrow, and as soon as he shot, the normal looking arrow instantly appeared at the hole where lightning was brewing. Before lightning could even form, the space surrounding it twisted and then reverted back as it was before the hole was created. 

Ji Changchen was shocked at this scene. 

The young man smiled. "You are hot blooded, but you are rational as well. So why did you take such an irrational choice?"

He paused and then continued. "With such a pitiful ability, you act like you are someone strong? Let me show you what true strength is!"

"Feel the despair young man!"

Ding! Danger detected. 

Ding! Detected that host is in life and death danger. 

Saying that, he spread his hands and murmured. "I shall bend the heavens into my bow. Arise, my arrow! Deliver Judgement!"

Ding! Finding the countermeasures. 

Ding! No countermeasure found.

Ding! Forcefully taking the authority and using the destiny points for strengthening the defense.

The whole heaven started shaking, a huge lightning was created and it descended from the heaven. It's speed was immeasurable, and it came down instantly.

Ding! Insufficient Destiny Points!

Ding! Using System's source energy to reduce the impact.

Ji Changchen felt a deep fear in his heart. However, before he lost his consciousness, System showed him something that made him realize he was just a frog in the bottom of the well.

What System showed him was the stat of the young man!