The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2308: Chapter 2308: Wouldn’t Spare Another Glance [Third Update]

The overlords, including Bu Yun, arrived at the Soul Testing Stone Square.

”The one who was tested using the Soul Validation Stone just now seems to be that young man in black.”

”Whose successor is he?”

”Why is no one acknowledging him? Surely that young man couldn’t have reached Soul Leaving Mountain by himself?”

A few overlord level beings pointed at Jing Yan and asked others.

Bu Yun Dominator naturally saw Jing Yan at this moment and was taken aback upon first sight, not reacting for a moment. Others may not recognize Jing Yan, but Bu Yun counts as being familiar with him.

In Iron Bay, Jing Yan relied on his own strength to protect Bai City, preventing it from being massacred by the demons of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain. Not only did he save Bai City, but he also seized the Emperor Weapon Moon God Bell from Ten Thousand Demon Mountain.

Later, Jing Yan was even invited by the Great Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain to visit there.

At the time, many thought Jing Yan would die at the hands of the Great Demon Lord, who could have expected that Jing Yan would leave Ten Thousand Demon Mountain unharmed? According to some demons of Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, the Great Demon Lord was very friendly to Jing Yan, like an old friend not seen for many years.

Bu Yun Dominator really hadn’t thought he would encounter Jing Yan again today, in Nightmare City on Soul Leaving Mountain.

Connecting the previous sighting of the Great Demon Lord from Ten Thousand Demon Mountain at Kong You Immortal Venerable’s residence, Bu Yun Dominator understood that Jing Yan might have been brought by the Great Demon Lord. But what was Jing Yan doing at Soul Leaving Mountain? Was he also seeking a master?

That seemed unlikely.

The strength of Jing Yan far exceeded that of these overlord level figures. Such a powerful person, if seeking a master, would need an Immortal Emperor, wouldn’t they? Although Kong You Immortal Venerable was a powerful Soul Cultivator, having Jing Yan as a disciple might not quite fit in terms of qualifications.

”Whoosh!”

After realizing this, Bu Yun Dominator made a quick sprint and flew into the square.

”Haha, Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, I didn’t expect to see you here.” Bu Yun Dominator laughed loudly, speaking assertively.

Upon his entrance into the square, Bu Zirong was just inquiring about Jing Yan’s upbringing, and Jing Yan hadn’t had time to reply before Bu Yun Dominator’s laughter reached everyone’s ears.

Jing Yan turned his gaze to Bu Yun, a smile appearing on his face. His impression of Bu Yun was decent; Bu Yun was a relatively fair cultivator, much stronger than the likes of Tian Ba Dominator, et cetera.

”Fellow Daoist Bu Yun.” Jing Yan responded with a cupped fist gesture.

”Fellow Daoist Jing Yan?”

”What’s going on? Does Bu Yun Dominator know the young man? There’s something off, why is Bu Yun Dominator being so congenial?”

”What’s happening here? Can anyone explain?”

Everyone was stunned.

Generally speaking, only those of the same level address each other as Fellow Daoists; sometimes higher realm individuals call those of lower realms Fellow Daoists for specific reasons.

Not many people here didn’t know him, so seeing Bu Yun act so peculiarly towards Jing Yan left them puzzled.

Other overlord-level figures also entered the square one after another. They looked suspiciously at Jing Yan and Bu Yun, unable to understand what Bu Yun’s intentions were. Being an Iron Bay Overlord level figure addressing a young junior as Fellow Daoist?

Bu Yun Dominator had no time to care about others’ thoughts; this was an opportunity to form a bond with Jing Yan. Bu Yun could sense that Jing Yan didn’t dislike him.

”Zirong, why don’t you pay respects to Mr. Jing Yan?” Bu Yun instructed Bu Zirong in a low tone.

”Ah?” Bu Zirong was dumbfounded.

”There’s no need for such formality, Fellow Daoist Bu Yun.” Jing Yan waved his hand.

Seeing Bu Zirong not moving, Bu Yun Dominator’s face darkened.

Bu Zirong knew from Bu Yun Dominator’s change in expression that he was serious. Bu Yun Dominator could be regarded as her ancestor. Not only her but her father and grandfather would be trembling before Bu Yun. If Bu Yun was genuinely angry, even Bu Zirong would be quite scared.

”Greetings, Mr. Jing Yan.” Bu Zirong promptly bowed to Jing Yan.

”No need for such courtesy, Miss Zirong.” Jing Yan waved his hand.

The young cultivators, including Weng Guang, stared wide-eyed at this scene. Perhaps they hadn’t seen Bu Yun Dominator, but as things unfolded to this point, as long as they weren’t fools, they could guess Bu Yun Dominator’s identity.

”Fellow Daoist Bu Yun, you... won’t introduce him?” Another overlord came over, smiling, speaking to Bu Yun Dominator.

Of course, he meant introducing Jing Yan.

So far, they hadn’t figured out Jing Yan’s identity.

Bu Yun slightly furrowed his brows, unsure of what to do; he didn’t know Jing Yan’s true intentions, so he wasn’t rashly introducing Jing Yan to others.

”Ancestor, this person’s name is Jing Yan, he hails from Iron Bay and is here to seek a master.” That Little Fatty butted in.

The people who brought Jing Yan to Soul Testing Stone Square were the same as those who brought them. Therefore, the young cultivators, including Little Fatty, were certain that Jing Yan was here, like them, to seek a master, aiming to be apprenticed to Kong You Immortal Venerable; otherwise, why would that cultivator from Soul Leaving Mountain bring Jing Yan here?

”Oh?”

”Then... the one who activated the Five Layers of Divine Soul Light during the test just now was this young Fellow Jing Yan.” Little Fatty’s ancestor’s smile waned slightly.

The other overlords also showed a reduced interest.

Bu Yun Dominator’s courteous attitude towards this young man named Jing Yan might be because he knew Jing Yan’s Soul Cultivation talent was outstanding. Perhaps Bu Yun wanted to pull this young man named Jing Yan into his fold. Since Jing Yan was a cultivator from Iron Bay, it would be very normal for Bu Yun Dominator to try to recruit him.

”Ancestor, it was him! He’s really arrogant, he ignored us when we tried to talk to him.” Little Fatty added.

”Huh...” That overlord level existence let out a cold laugh.

”Geniuses, having a bit of pride is normal, especially those with such high Soul Cultivation talent. Five Layers of Divine Soul Light, truly a rare genius!” another overlord spoke with calculation.

Jing Yan’s expression also cooled a bit. He could disregard those juniors, but when the overlords also spoke unpleasantly, he was no clay figurine to be casually manipulated.

”Bu Yun, who are these people?” Jing Yan’s face darkened, asking Bu Yun with displeasure.

This time, Jing Yan omitted addressing as Fellow Daoist, directly using Bu Yun’s name.

No matter where, addressing someone by name, either indicates a close friendship or signifies someone from a higher level addressing those of a lower level.

Everyone present immediately noticed Jing Yan’s change in addressing Bu Yun Dominator; earlier called Fellow Daoist Bu Yun, now directly Bu Yun.

The crowd furrowed their brows, looking at Bu Yun.

”How unruly!” Little Fatty’s ancestor coldly said with a sideways glance, ”Fellow Daoist Bu Yun, isn’t this Jing Yan too impudent? A young junior directly calls your name; can you tolerate such a junior? If it were me, regardless of his talent, I wouldn’t care to even look.”