2041 A Dumbstruck Gan Ru Yan

"Yes," Meng Qi responded quickly to Gan Ru Yan's question. He did not dare to dally.

"He only entered the Fire Worship Sect not too long ago, right? How did he get so many Contribution Points?" Gan Ru Yan asked in confusion. She had an astonished expression on her face as well.

Meng Qi replied, "Although it has only been less than a year since he entered the sect, almost all the news in the sect that have caused a commotion have something to do with him…" He paused for a moment before he continued to say, "As for the one million Contribution Points, he earned it in the Palace Of Death when he first arrived in the Saint Land!"

"Almost all the news that caused a commotion have something to do with him?" Gan Ru Yan was stunned when she heard this. She was even more puzzled when she heard the second half of Meng Qi's words. "The Palace Of Death? Since when can we earn so many Contribution Points in the Palace Of Death? Why haven't I heard of such a good thing?"

"Well, what happened was when he first joined the Four Symbols Sanctum's Black Turtle Sanctum of the Fire Worship Sect…" Meng Qi recounted how Duan Ling Tian had killed Yang Wen, the second son of the fifth elder of the Northern Plethora Sect when he first arrived in the Fire Worship Sect. He also told her about how a true disciple, Yang Wen, was the eldest son of the fifth elder of the Northern Plethora Sect!

There were over 170 true disciples. However, Gan Ru Yan had a vague impression of Yang Wen. Although Yang Wen was also a true disciple like her, he was not strong enough to be ranked on the True Ranking. For this reason, she did not pay him much attention. It was only natural a true disciple like Yang Wen would not catch her attention.

"Yang Wen's actually the eldest son of the fifth elder of the Northern Plethora Sects?" Gan Ru Yan was shocked when she learned about this. She did not expect Yang Wen would hide this so well. Naturally, even if she knew then that Yang Wen was the eldest son of the fifth elder of the Northern Plethora Sect, she still would not have paid much attention to him. After all, in terms of strength and background, he was inferior to her!

"Due to the reason Duan Ling Tian had killed Yang Wu, Yang Wen went to look for trouble with him as soon as he arrived in the Saint Land. However, Duan Ling Tian instantly challenged him to a Death Duel. In the end, they both went to the Palace of Death to sign a Death Pact," Meng Qi mused, "In the beginning, Yang Wen and everyone else thought Duan Ling Tian was just boasting. However, they're proven wrong when Duan Ling Tian killed Yang Wen!"

Gan Ru Yan was not surprised when she heard that Duan Ling Tian had killed Yang Wen. She had witnessed Duan Ling Tian's strength earlier. Even she was no match for him, let alone Yang Wen who was inferior to her!

As Meng Qi continued to recount what had happened, Gan Ru Yan finally learned how Duan Ling Tian had managed to obtain a million Contribution Points. As it turned out, he had won it by placing a bet on himself!

'The bow he used as collateral is not simple. Otherwise, Elder Nie Zui wouldn't have given him 200,000 Contribution Points to him,' Gan Ru Yan thought to herself.

Nie Zui was from the same lineage as her and her master, Guardian Qing Huo. In terms of seniority, the custodian of the Palace Of Death, Nie Zui, could be considered as her senior brother. Due to this reason, she knew Nie Zui well. She knew he was not someone to act kindly if there were no benefits.

After Gan Ru Yan learned about how Duan Ling Tian obtained one million Contribution Points, she looked at Meng Qi and asked, "Earlier you said all the news that caused a commotion in the sect in the past one year have something to do with him? Tell me about it!" She was slightly curious about what Duan Ling Tian had been up to.

Meng Qi patiently recounted what had happened to Gan Ru Yan.

Gan Ru Yan's expression was a sight to see when she listened to Meng Qi's stories. She did not expect that Duan Ling Tian would cause so many issues in less than a year after entering the Fire Worship Sect.

The moment he entered the Four Symbols Sanctum's Black Turtle Sanctum of the Fire Worship Sect, he had offended the Black Turtle Sanctum's First Silver Flame Elder Li An. Then, he even killed in the Vermilion Bird Sanctum! However, he was not severely punished by the Enforcement Hall because he possessed a blue Innate Spiritual Root.

"Wait a minute. A blue Innate Spiritual Root? You said he has a blue Innate Spiritual Root?" Gan Ru Yan immediately interrupted Meng Qi when she heard about Duan Ling Tian's Innate Spiritual Root. She had a baffled expression on her face as she asked, "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"I'm not mistaken." Meng Qi shook his head. "He should have a blue Innate Spiritual Root. Why? Did you also think he only has a yellow Innate Spiritual Root, Miss Ru Yan?"

Yellow Innate Spiritual Root? Gan Ru Yan did not bother with responding to Meng Qi's question.

Duan Ling Tian was only a year or two older than her but was much stronger than her and also raised his strength so quickly in just a few years. How was it possible for someone like that to possess a yellow Innate Spiritual Root? In fact, Gan Ru Yan suspected that Duan Ling Tian might not have a blue Innate Spiritual Root. Based on his cultivation speed, she thought it was possible that he might possess an indigo, or even violet, Innate Spiritual Root! After all, she knew what Duan Ling Tian's strength was like a couple of years ago.

"You said he should have a blue Innate Spiritual Root. Why did you use the words 'should have'?" Gan Ru Yan asked.

"There's a rumor going around the sect that he knows a technique to conceal his Innate Spiritual Root. It's possible that he possesses an indigo or even violet Innate Spiritual Root," Meng Qi explained. When he reached the end of his sentence, he added, "However, I think that's unlikely."

Unlikely? Gan Ru Yan inwardly disagreed with Meng Qi's comment. She had come to the conclusion that Duan Ling Tian possessed an indigo or violet Innate Spiritual Root.

Gan Ru Yan only felt slightly uncertain when Meng Qi spoke about the reason why Duan Ling Tian was so strong.

"His cultivation base is only at the Early Quintessential Saint Stage? He's only able to suppress powerhouses at the Second Form of the Saint Stage due to the reason that he has mastered four high-grade Divine Abilities and a mysterious sword technique?" Gan Ru Yan was stunned again when she heard learned about this.

Duan Ling Tian's cultivation base was only at the Early Quintessential Saint Stage?

When Duan Ling Tian had struck her with his sword earlier, she felt as though she had a close call with death. At that time, she had thought Duan Ling Tian's cultivation base was at the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage.

However, Meng Qi had told her Duan Ling Tian's cultivation base was only at the Early Quintessential Saint Stage. Just a mere Early Quintessential Saint Stage Martial Cultivator actually possessed strength comparable to a powerhouse at the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage?

Although Gan Ru Yan found it hard to believe, she had no choice but to believe it as Meng Qi continued to recount what had happened. Duan Ling Tian's strength was indeed comparable to a powerhouse at the Third Form of the Saint Celestial Stage even though his cultivation base was only at the Early Quintessential Saint Stage!

'If his cultivation base is only at the Early Quintessential Saint Stage, then it's possible that he only possesses a blue Innate Spiritual Root,' Gan Ru Yan thought to herself.

Soon after, Gan Ru Yan learned about another shocking news. Duan Ling Tian was a Nine-clawed Dragon Warrior! She, naturally, knew what being a Nine-clawed Dragon Warrior meant. She did not expect Duan Ling Tian to be a Nine-clawed Dragon Warrior!

"Wen Yan? She did not dare to accept his Death Duel challenge? She was publicly beaten until her face was as swollen as a pig head?" When Gan Ru Yan heard of the dispute between Duan Ling Tian and Wen Yan, she was delighted.

'Younger sister, it seems like you really found yourself a good man. For your sake, he entered the lion's den and didn't even hesitate to offend a Golden Flame Elder just for the sake of avenging you!' At this instant, Gan Ru Yan's impression of Duan Ling Tian had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.

Gan Ru Yan knew very well that Duan Ling Tian had taught Wen Yan a lesson because of her twin sister, not her.

A hint of dread appeared in Gan Ru Yan's eyes when she learned that Duan Ling Tian had offended Dong Lin in order to serve in the Enforcement Hall.

Dong Lin was the only son of one of the Enforcement Hall's Vice Hall Masters. Duan Ling Tian had offended him and he would be staying in the Enforcement Hall for a month. He would not have an easy time in the future.

Dong Lin might not be as strong as Duan Ling Tian, but he did not have to personally make a move if he wanted to seek revenge from Duan Ling Tian in the Enforcement Hall.

"Elder Meng Qi, I have a favor to ask of you," Gan Ru Yan said solemnly as she looked at Meng Qi.

"Please tell me what you want me to do, Miss Ru Yan!" Meng Qi smiled. The woman before him was like a great young miss to him. If he neglected her and Guardian Qing Huo found out about it, he would be flayed alive.

"Please pass this Voice Transmission jade token to my master." Gan Ru Yan took out a Voice Transmission jade token and after transmitting voice into it, she handed it over to Meng Qi.

"Alright!" After Meng Qi took the Voice Transmission jade token, he instantly agreed to her request.

The message Gan Ru Yan left in the Voice Transmission jade token was very simple. She had asked her master to look out for Duan Ling Tian.

Naturally, Gan Ru Yan did not reveal that Duan Ling Tian was her brother-in-law. She merely said he was a friend she had made when she was training outside. She also told her master how Duan Ling Tian had mercilessly humiliated Wen Yan to avenge her. She had mentioned this so her master would be more inclined to look out for Duan Ling Tian since they shared a common enemy. After all, her master also hated Wen Yan who had reported her!