Chapter 814 (1/2)

Chapter 814: Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After Cai Xiao had left, the top powers in the Dragon-Phoenix Ridge left as well after seeing that everything had returned to normal. The incidents that had taken place in the Dragon-Phoenix Rift and Dragon-Phoenix Ridge would spread to the entire North Territory like wildfire.

Mu Chen, who used to be a nobody, had become the dark horse of the younger generation in North Territory.

As Mu Chen looked at the dispersing crowd, he heaved a sigh of relief. The Dragon-Phoenix Rift had finally come to an end.

“Why did you turn down the invitation to go to the Endless Fire Territory?” Mandela asked, sounding a bit surprised. The Endless Fire Territory was a top power, and even Daluo Territory could not hold a candle to it.

“If I told you that before I came to Daluo Territory, I turned down an invitation from the Martial Border, would you be even more surprised?” Mu Chen said with a smile.

Mandela’s eyes widened. If someone else had told her this, she would have brushed it off as a joke. However, she believed Mu Chen and became curious. The Endless Fire Territory and the Martial Border were top powers. They would not give out an invitation to any ordinary person. Although Mu Chen was not powerful, he had received their invitations. Even Mandela found it hard to believe.

Mu Chen looked at Mandela and said with a smile, “The Endless Fire Territory and the Martial Border are top powers. With their help, I believe that my path of cultivation would be smoother. However… I don’t need that.”

When Mandela heard this, she was silent for a while. She then looked at Mu Chen with admiration. He was a contented and peaceable person.

Mandela nodded and said, “Now I understand why you were able to become the master of the Great Solar Undying Body.”

Mu Chen smiled broadly. He felt flattered to hear these words from Mandela.

“Let’s go back to Daluo Territory. You have done well and brought glory to us. Nine Nether and the rest are waiting for you to return to celebrate.”

Mandela smiled and after a while, she continued and said, “After we are back, we will hold the Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship… I hope that you can become the tenth Lord of Daluo Territory.”

Mu Chen was taken aback and looked at Mandela. He had mixed feelings. When he first came to Daluo Territory, those lords seemed superior to him. However, he was now able to be on par with them. Although he was not particular about the position, it was a recognition of his efforts throughout the year.

Mu Chen frowned and asked, “I am only a Grade Three Sovereign… If you bestow lordship on me, will this cause any problems?” He had not lost his head over what Mandela had said.

Mandela raised her eyebrows. She was not surprised at his sensitivity as she got to know his sober character. She nodded and said, “Bestowing lordship is an important event in Daluo Territory. We have a big territory, and there are many top forces here. There are about 1,000 dukes, and many of them have contributed to Daluo Territory. Generally speaking, we select a new lord out of these dukes. Many people are eyeing the position of tenth lord.”

Mu Chen shrugged it off and said, “In that case, you can give the position to someone else.”

Mu Chen did not particularly care whether he got the position. The only advantage of being the tenth lord would probably be to increase the fame of Nine Nether Palace. It did not mean anything to him.

“No,” Mandela said flatly.

Mu Chen touched his nose awkwardly. He thought that he had offended Mandela. After all, she called the shots in Daluo Territory.

“If you had not appeared, there were two people who would have stood a chance,” Mandela said calmly and continued, “One of them is Qin Zhong, Duke of Tianluo City. Tianluo City is the biggest city in Daluo Territory.”

“Qin Zhong of Tianluo City?” Mu Chen muttered. He had heard of this name from Nine Nether. Qin Zhong was a veteran in Daluo Territory. He was as reputable as the nine lords. However, as he had not broken through to Grade Five Sovereign, he could not be bestowed the title of lord.

“The next person is Qiu Taiyin, leader of the Ghost Clan…”

“Qiu Taiyin.” Mu Chen frowned as he heard the name. Qiu Taiyin was another reputable figure who had helped to establish Daluo Territory.

“Both of them are more suitable for the position than me,” Mu Chen said. Although he had built up a reputation for himself throughout the year, the two candidates were more qualified than he was. There would be a lot of problems if he assumed the lordship.

“Qin Zhong is loyal to me. I don’t mind if he is bestowed lordship.” Mandela’s eyes were cold as she said, “Although Qiu Taiyin is powerful, he is extremely ambitious. I have received news that he is secretly dealing with Tian Xuan Hall.”

Mu Chen was stunned when he heard it. Given his previous status in Daluo Territory, he would not be able to hear such news.

“However, I do not have concrete evidence. On top of that, he has contributed much to Daluo Territory over the years. If I deal with him without a valid reason, the people will lose confidence in me,” Mandela said flatly.