HBWnovel Chapter 173
Chapter 173
Chapter 173: Tai Xuan Secrets, Severed Arm of the Young Sect Leader, Surrounded by Enemies!
“They were called the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies,” Chen Shaoyang said.
“Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies?” Chen Wanru had no impression of them.
After all, it was nearly two hundred years ago, and she hadn’t seen them in any history books.
But to have so many top-tier geniuses, plus a peerless prodigy, was indeed terrifying.
Only the top five Prefectures, with their major sects, might have such talents.
But Tianling Prefecture was just a minor region!
“Yes, the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies, like dragons emerging from the abyss, caused a sensation across the southern regions!
“In the talent competition that year, Tai Xuan Sect, only a second-rank sect, took all the glory!
“Not a single disciple ranked below sixty!
“Especially their leader!
“Xi Yingqing!
“With just his fists, he was invincible, defeating successors of the five great sects of Tianxuan Prefecture in succession!
“And finally becoming... the number one in the southern regions!”
Chen Shaoyang said.
Hearing this, Chen Wanru couldn’t help but shiver. What an extraordinary presence!
Defeating the successors of great sects!
It was unimaginable!
Any great sect’s successor was second only to the holy son!
Incredibly talented, incredibly powerful!
They represented the pinnacle of the younger generation!
“But wait, Father, if Tai Xuan Sect was so strong, why are they only now a first-rank sect?
“They should have become a great sect long ago!
“Also, as far as I know, Tai Xuan Sect hasn’t participated in the southern genius competitions for nearly a hundred years.”
Chen Wanru was puzzled.
“Do you know about shooting stars?” Chen Shaoyang sighed, “Though bright, they are short-lived.
“Back then, Tai Xuan Sect shone brightly but soon faced a great calamity.”
“What happened?” Chen Wanru asked urgently.
“That year, much like now, the top-ranked could enter an ancient land.
“So the Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies followed the rules and went to the Central Province.
“But later, only ten returned, and their young sect leader Xi Yingqing lost his left arm, his cultivation was crippled, and he was a broken man!”
Chen Shaoyang’s voice was heavy.
“How could that be?” Chen Wanru covered her mouth.
“There’s something I need to tell you.”
Suddenly, Meng Changqing had a bad feeling.
“In the southern regions, our Tai Xuan Sect has few friends, and many enemies, especially the top great sects.”
The elder’s words were startling, “This goes back nearly two hundred years, to when Xi Yingqing was the young sect leader.
“The Tai Xuan Eighteen Prodigies, except for me, were young and arrogant, not knowing how to restrain themselves!”
The elder’s narration revealed for the first time the high-level history of the sect to Meng Changqing!
Unexpectedly, there was such a powerful past!
Especially the sect leader!
He had once dominated the entire southern region!
This wasn’t something anyone could achieve.
But why...
Suddenly, countless doubts arose in his mind.
“Don’t ask about other things for now. I’ll tell you when the time comes.” Seeing Meng Changqing’s expression, the elder seemed to understand his thoughts and said.
“Okay.” Meng Changqing nodded.
“In this talent competition, the pressure you’ll face far exceeds that of Xi Yingqing back then. No one noticed our Tai Xuan Sect at the beginning.
“But you’re different.
“Once you enter, all eyes will be on you, enemies from all directions!”
The elder said solemnly, “So my requirement for you is to go as far as possible, but prioritize your safety. Just make it into the top twenty.”
Hearing this, Meng Changqing was silent for a moment.
Then he raised his right hand and placed it on the elder’s shoulder.
This surprised the elder.
As the highest-ranking member in the sect, who dared to put their hand on his shoulder, not even Xi Yingqing!
“Senior Brother,” Meng Changqing smiled slightly, “Have some faith in me, okay?
“If the sect leader could dominate the southern region back then, so can I.
“Surrounded by enemies? Enemies from all directions?
“Too much said!
“I’ll make the southern region remember the past!”
After speaking, Meng Changqing walked towards the attic, passing by the elder.
The wind blew, black hair fluttered.
The sharpness unique to youth left the elder in a daze for a long time.
Only after a while did he come back to his senses.
But Meng Changqing had already disappeared from sight.
“This kid.” The elder looked at his shoulder, smiled and cursed, then sighed, “Perhaps, I’m... getting old.”