Chapter 2284: All for Nothing (2/2)

Was he supposed to give up on the chance to enter the Tower of Radiance and travel away from this place, away from the Desolate Plane? Alternatively, did he have to expose the secret of him comprehending the Laws of the Hallowed with a one-colored soulcore, becoming the only genius with such an achievement in the past a million years? He would immediately become the Chosen Saint if he chose the latter.

He was reluctant to leave. However, if he revealed his talent, he would immediately become the centre of attention; this would increase the chance of him getting exposed.

After all, once he became the Chosen Saint, the leader of the Radiant Saint Hall would definitely thoroughly investigate his past or even directly peer into his past and future.

Just as Jian Chen faced this dilemma, a figure surrounded by light arrived on the Soaring Clouds Peak.

Jian Chen’s eyes suddenly narrowed when this person arrived. He was surprised.

Even though the person was shrouded by light that obscured her appearance, Jian Chen could tell from a single glance that she was Donglin Yanxue.

“We’ll talk in your dwelling,” Donglin Yanxue said to Jian Chen secretly before directly flying into his dwelling.

A gleam of light flickered through Jian Chen’s eyes. He returned to his simple dwelling silently and immediately cast a formation at the entrance.

When Donglin Yanxue saw Jian Chen cast such an unimpressive formation, she frowned slightly. With a wave of her hand, she tossed out a formation disc and set up an even more powerful formation. Afterwards, she dispersed the light and revealed her face.

“I get noticed wherever I go now, so I had no choice but to do this,” Donglin Yanxue said to Jian Chen helplessly.

Jian Chen remained indifferent. He stared at Donglin Yanxue’s pretty face closely and said coldly, “You didn’t keep your word.”

Donglin Yanxue became apologetic and replied, “I know, but this matter has already left my control. I no longer have the power to choose the nine retainers. I’m extremely sorry about this.” Donglin Yanxue was ashamed.

Jian Chen frowned in response.

Donglin Yanxue sighed gently and continued, “The nine retainers are either very close to the elders of the Radiant Saint Hall or possess a certain background. In reality, it’s not just me. The four other candidates cannot choose their retainers either. It’s not because of some orders from the elders but because of the urgings of the clans behind these people.”

“The Tower of Radiance rarely opens, and it hides great fortuitous encounters. It’s a place that all Hallowed Saint Masters yearn for. As a result, every single retainer slot is extremely desirable. It’s simply impossible for us, the so-called candidates, to do anything.”

“Then what was my teacher and the lord of the Snowfall Peak’s fight about?” Jian Chen asked.

“The lord of the Soaring Clouds Peak’s Han family is a renowned clan. Even though his branch does not hold much status within the Han family, Han Xin’s seniors have offered quite a lot of benefits to some people in our Donglin clan. As such, he possessed the right to contend for a retainer slot. As for the lord of the Snowfall Peak, Zhou Yuan, the organisation behind him has always been at odds with the Han family. The organisation behind him has also offered some benefits to members of our Donglin clan, which led to members of our clan negotiating with the elders to organise a battle between Zhou Yuan and Yan Xin; this is to allow them to contend for the last spot,” said Donglin Yanxue.

Jian Chen’s face became extremely sunken after hearing Donglin Yanxue’s explanation. He had never thought that the nine retainers would be chosen secretly by the authoritative elders and those great organisations.

To make matters even more hilarious,he had done everything to raise Donglin Yanxue, but it all went to someone else in the end. It had all been for nothing.

“Actually, it’s not completely impossible. If I lose one of my nine retainers, I can personally assign a new one,” Donglin Yanxue looked at Jian Chen deeply.

“Didn’t you say that this matter is not for you to decide?” Jian Chen frowned.

“There are only six days before the competition between the candidates begin. There’s not enough time to choose someone new, so I can elect someone to fill the spot. Of course, I can’t guarantee success. However, this is the last method that remains,” said Donglin Yanxue.

“You might as well have told me nothing then. I won’t be seeing you out,” Jian Chen snorted coldly and made Donglin Yanxue leave.

Donglin Yanxue sighed gently. She glanced at Jian Chen with an ashamed look and left.

After Donglin Yanxue’s departure, Jian Chen’s gaze immediately became piercing. The light in them flickered as killing intent gathered.